Good Day

and Happy Birthday to Mariah Garrett!

Happy Belated Birthday

to Jo Ann Ramos!

Word of the Day

Gherkin — noun — a small cucumber used for picking.

Quote of the Day

“I hated every minute of my training, but I said, ‘don’t quit, suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.'”

— Muhammad Ali

Helping Hands

Helping Hands at the United Lutheran Church in Lock Haven will be held Dec. 17 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the church behind KFC. Helping Hands helps low income families and senior citizens in Lock Haven and the surrounding communities. Any questions, call Kelly Olmstead at 272-209-5912. Due to the cold weather, the church doors will be opening at 5 p.m.

Blood Drives

The American Red Cross urges people to donate blood now. All blood donors are needed, especially those with type O blood. Several blood drives will be happening during the next few weeks that donors can attend. Visit the Red Cross website or call 1-800-RED CROSS to arrange an appointment. Walk-ins are also welcomed!

Blood drives will be held as follows:

On Dec. 16, from 12:30-6 p.m., at Wingate Faith Church, Runville Road, Bellefonte.

On Dec. 30, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Willowbank Building, 420 Holmes St., Bellefonte.

On Dec. 30, from 12-4:30 p.m., at the Best Western hotel, 101 E. Walnut St., Lock Haven.

On Jan. 2, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at The YMCA, 145 E. Water St., Lock Haven.

Class of 1958

Lock Haven High and Immaculate Conception High Classes of 1958 will have a monthly gathering on Dec. 18 at 1 p.m. at Browns Hill Tavern in Lamar. All classmates and their spouses or guests are welcome! Call 570-660-0134 for more info.

Santa and The Grinch

Santa and his elves along with The Grinch will be visiting the Wayne Township Nature Park on Saturday, Dec. 13, and Sunday, Dec. 14, from 2-4 p.m. both days. Bring your cameras for photo opportunities with the holiday characters. Bring canned goods and nonperishable items that will be donated to the local food bank.

Happy Travelers’ Trips

Trips planned for 2026 include San Antonio, Texas, for March 20-30; the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum in Williamstown, Ky., scheduled for May 11-15; 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.