LIONS NEWS

Since the Howard Area Lions will be parking cars all week at Grange Fair, the food distribution normally scheduled for Monday, Aug. 18, will be moved to Aug. 25. Mark your calendar of this date change in food distribution.

Food distribution is for those residents who live in the Centre County areas of Blanchard, Howard, Hunter Run, Lamar, Marsh Creek, Monument, Mount Eagle and Orviston, and those living in the Clinton County area of Beech Creek Borough and Beech Creek Township.

Those seeking food bank aid should bring a sturdy box (or boxes) with you as there is always a need for larger boxes for food distributions.

Milesburg Lions Club holds a weekly Bingo every Thursday night at the Milesburg Community Center. Doors open at 5 p.m. and Bingo starts at 6:45 p.m.

BREAKFAST BENEFIT

A breakfast benefit for Tucker Dorman is being held at Susquehanna Valley Big Twins Motor Cycle Club, 84 Harley Dr., (Woolrich area) Lock Haven, from 7-11 a.m., tomorrow, Aug. 16. Adult meals $10; ages 6-12 $6; five and younger eat free. In addition to breakfast, 50/50 and Chinese auction/basket raffle will be held to raise funds for Tucker and his family. Tucker is a young boy battling Hodgkins Lymphoma.

SVBTMC has a mission to help the youth and those in need in our area and they do that by hosting a breakfast each month at their club house. Call Perry at 570-295-2078 for info on how to join the club, volunteer at club events or to donate a prize or basket for the benefits each month!

SVBTMC is also having a breakfast benefit and fall festival on Sept. 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you’d like to be a craft vendor during the fall festival please call Sheila at 814-482-8132 for a vendor application.

In addition to the breakfast benefit that morning there will also be a basket raffle and DJ “Chet the Jet” will be live at the fall festival that will be held rain or shine!

SUMMER CONCERTS

Lamar Lighthouse Camp will be hosting their Summer Concert series each Sunday evening at 6 p.m. Each of the concerts is free and open to the public. A love offering is taken each week to further the ministry of both the groups performing and Lamar Lighthouse Camp.

Redeemed will be performing in concert on Aug. 17. The concert series continues on Aug. 24 with New Journey and rounding out the month will be The Silers on Aug. 31.

Lamar Lighthouse Camp is located along Rt 64 at 4746 Nittany Valley Drive, Mill Hall. For more info call 570-337-0203 or visit their Facebook page: Lamar Lighthouse Camp.

SUMMER PICNIC

Marsh Creek Brethren in Christ Church is having a Summer Picnic and outdoor service on Sunday, Aug. 31, beginning at 10 a.m. The public is invited. The theme of the service and picnic is “Your Summer in Words.”

Music, food, fellowship and a chance for everyone to share their stories from their summertime experiences will be enjoyed. The goal is to share together the highs and lows of this past summer.

We hope that all of the VBS attendees will join us as there will be several games and prizes for the children. Bring a lawn chair for comfortable seating during the service.

The picnic will follow the morning service in the church pavilion, with the meat and drinks being provided. You may bring a covered dish to share for the meal, but it’s not necessary.

The church is located at 417 Summit Hill Road, (Marsh Creek), Howard. Questions can be directed to Pastor Dan Longmore or his wife, Marty, at 814-625-3544 or visit the website at marshcreekbicchurch.com.

Come share your summertime memorable moments with us!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Lemont Village Association will have their summer concerts on the Village Green each Friday night from 7:30-9 p.m. The concert on the Village Green tonight, Aug. 15, presents The John Wise Band, piano-based classic rock and pop. John and his friends will share the music of Billy Joel, Carole King, Stevie Wonder, Chicago, Electric Light Orchestra and others in a brand-new show for 2025. The band brings together friends from Pa., N.Y. and Mass., for good music and fun for everyone!

If there is light rain the concert will go on, bring your umbrellas and raincoats. If thunder and lightning — then the concert will be moved indoors to the granary. Check the website around 5:15 p.m. on Friday to see if the concert will be moved indoors.

Bring a lawn chair and stop by for the free music. Ice cream cones will be available from Troop 367 for a donation to the scouts. For more info or for weather conditions where the music needs to be moved indoors, please contact Sue at news@lemontvillage.org or visit their Facebook page.

Next Friday, Aug. 22, HOPS and VINES will be the featured band in the Village Green concert series.

Grandview Farms will be providing dine in and take out country style meals at their business at 144 Alandra St. in the Foothills Development, off Hubler Ridge Road, in rural Howard. The vegetables and meats are grown locally and are offered as part of their farm to table menus.

Grandview Farms will be open every Friday and Saturday with breakfast meals being sold from 7-11 a.m. and lunch meals on Friday will be offered from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Suppers will also be offered on Fridays from 2:30-7 p.m.

Call Nathan or Rebecca at 814-482-1376 for more info, and be sure to stop by their outdoor restaurant to pick up a copy of their menu so you can see what’s available. You can even call in your order ahead of time if you want take-out meals!

There will be Centre Ballroom Dancing on Sunday, Aug. 17, from 2-5 p.m., at Lambert Hall in Bellefonte. Cost is $10/person and please bring a snack to share. Call/text Rod at 717-543-8348 for details.

The Back Porch String Band will hold their monthly Country Jam on Sunday, Aug. 24, from 2-6 p.m., at the Yearick Center/Howard fire hall. The public is invited to this free afternoon of music. If you play an instrument bring it along, or you can sit back, relax and enjoy the toe tappin tunes.

Attendees are asked to bring a snack to share during the afternoon. A hat is passed for folks to drop a few dollars in that benefits the fire company.

Bargains and Blessings Community Closet will be open on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the parking lot at Bossert Chiropractic, 2354 Eagle Valley Road, Beech Creek. Gently used, good quality clothing, shoes and accessories for the entire family are available. Sizes range from infants to 3X and are priced at $5 per bag full.

FIRE NEWS

Pleasant Gap Fire Company holds a weekly flea market each Thursday at their carnival grounds to raise a few bucks to help the fire company during the summer months. Vendors can pick a spot for $20 and set up starting at 7 a.m., weather permitting, each week. Call Mark at 814-355-2753 for vendor info.

The flea market is scheduled to run until 2 p.m., but if customer traffic dwindles many vendors pack up early, so it’s best that you stop by the flea market before lunch time to make sure all the vendors are still open.

The flea market will be open on Thursday during Grange Fair week, so stop by and grab some goodies on your way to the fair! The flea market/fire station location is at 475 Robinson Lane, Pleasant Gap. More info is available by contacting Greg at 814-883-3124.

Centre Hall Fire Company will have a raffle ticket stand at Grange Fair starting on Friday, Aug. 15, through Saturday, Aug. 23. Nightly prizes are awarded and nice cash prizes will be given away on Aug. 23. Volunteers will have the stand open each day starting at noon except during the parade on Thursday, Aug. 21.

Miles Township (Rebersburg) Fire Company will have a prize raffle on Saturday, Sept. 13. Tickets are on sale now for $10 each or 3/$20. There are 30 prizes to be given away on this raffle that includes guns and a 2025 Honda Pioneer side by side.

Pleasant Gap Fire Company will have a Gun Raffle on Sept. 13, from noon to 4 p.m. Gates to the carnival grounds will open at 11 a.m. Tickets are $10. Must be 21 with a photo ID to enter.

Centre Hall Fire Company will hold a Mega Cash Bingo on Sunday, Sept. 21, at the station. Tickets are $50.

Centre Hall Fire Company volunteers will be starting up their monthly first Friday night Bingo on Oct. 3. More details and times will be coming later. Tickets are also available for the CHFC’s Gun Raffle that will be held May 16, 2026.

Nittany Valley Fire Company will have their annual Sportsmen’s Raffle on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 3-8 p.m., at the fire station in Lamar. Tickets are $10.

— — — —

Howard Happenings is written and compiled by Tammy Coakley who can be reached by email at tammysue0115@gmail.com or by telephone at 814-625-2684.