Around the Town
Good Day
to Wanda Hockenberry, of Centre Hall!
Happy Birthday
Saturday: Sharon Lansberry, of Julian; Colden Allen Hill, of Beech Creek, 16; and Eva Lyons, of Lock Haven, 11!
Sunday: Josie Reed; Lora Hanley, of Monument; Abby Barner; and Liam Moyer!
Monday: Pauline Ceprish, of Bellefonte; and Sharon Doebler!
Word of the Day
Sanguine — adj. — optimistic or positive; or noun — a blood-red color.
Quote of the Day
“It does not require many words to speak the truth.”
— Chief Joseph
“Life has more imagination than we carry in our dreams.”
— Christopher
Columbus
Kiwanis Spaghetti Dinner
Lock Haven Kiwanis Club is having a spaghetti dinner (by curbside pickup) on Wednesday, Oct. 15, from 4-6:30 p.m., at the Dunnstown Fire Hall. Tickets are $10 per meal and available from any Kiwanis member or by calling 570-713-5495.
Cash Bingo Events
Dunnstown Fire Company offers a Cash Bingo every Monday night at the fire station on 119 Woodward Ave., Lock Haven. Bingo starts at 6 p.m. and all proceeds help to support the fire company’s needs. Bingo will be held on Oct. 13, 20 and 27.
KBR Bingo and More holds Bingo every Tuesday night at the Piper Airport Museum’s 3rd floor, Lock Haven. Early Bird game at 6:15 p.m., and regular Bingo at 6:30 p.m.
KBR Bingo also has Wednesday night Straight Bingo starting at 6:30 p.m. Call Mike Toner at 570-786-1343 or Deb at 570-660-2647 for more info.
Ghost Tour and Tasting Trail
On Saturday, Oct. 18, from 2-6 p.m., BIACC is hosting a Let the Spirit Move You Ghost Tour and Tasting Trail event in Bellefonte! During this event, you’ll be able to walk through downtown Bellefonte and hear ghost stories, meet Ghost Investigators Steve Mason and Keith Snyder and receive alcoholic beverage tastings at different businesses along with food as well. Tickets are required for this event. You can purchase them at Bellefonte.com/events. BHCA is hosting the entertainment of the day, Jay Vonada, who will be at the Diamond. Jay is an exceptional jazz trombonist! Have a drink and a scare at this fun and exciting event! We hope to see you there! (photo-jay vonada in untouched)
CPR and First Aid
Do you want to be certified in CPR and/or First Aid? Need re-certified? Please come out and take part in these life saving classes taught by instructors Kim and Ray Bohartz. You can choose either class or both. CPR will meet Monday, Oct. 27, from 6-10 p.m., on the SVRCS campus, 235 E. Main St., Loganton. Cost is $80. First Aid will be offered on Monday, Nov. 10, from 6-10 p.m. Cost is $40. Registration is necessary. Contact 570-367-1351 or djeffries@svrcs.org to sign up.
Happy Travelers’ Trips
There are still seats available on the trip to the Biltmore Estate and Asheville, N.C., on Dec. 7-12, 2025. The decorations at the Biltmore are magnificent at Christmastime. Trips planned for 2026 include San Antonio, Texas, for March 20-30; Mackinac Island, Mich., Sept. 14-19; and a Holiday Show Trip to Myrtle Beach, S.C., from Nov. 30-Dec. 6. A $75 deposit will reserve your seat with final payment due approximately two months prior to departure. Call Rita at 570-748-4226 for info or visit www.grouptrips.com/pennsylvaniahappytravelers.