SATURDAY

— The Shoe Bank will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (by appointment) at Covenant United Methodist Church, 44 W. Main St., Lock Haven. Call Diahann at 814-571-5324 for an appointment or for more info. Free shoes, boots, socks, books and a holiday gift will be provided to those eligible for Shoe Bank assistance.

— Holiday Craft Show at the Jersey Shore Elks Lodge, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lodge is located at 203 N. Main St., Jersey Shore. Kitchen open for breakfast, lunch and food during the day. Many local craft vendors will be set up selling their wares that will make great Christmas gifts!

–Wreaths Across America 2025 at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Mackeyville, at 10 a.m.

Contact Heroes & Horses Director Vickie Hancock at 570-660-6881.

— The annual Delta Winter Wonderland Craft & Vendor Fair returns, bringing together local artists, crafters and vendors for an event that helps support the Delta school community.

You’re invited to attend the fair at the Delta school building at 650 Westerly Parkway in State College between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Entry is free and the fair will include all manner of crafts, collectibles, books, jewelry, toys, holiday goods and stocking stuffers.

— Santa and his elves and The Grinch will be at the Wayne Township Nature Park from 2-4 p.m. Bring your cameras for photo ops. Light refreshments will be provided courtesy of the H20 Express, and the Wayne Twp. Supervisors and Rec. Committee. Bring canned food goods and nonperishable food items that will be donated to the local food ban.

— Wreaths Across America program at Centre County cemeteries. The public is invited. Wreaths will be placed at Eagle Cemetery at 1 p.m.; Milesburg Cemetery at 2 p.m.; Swamp Poodle Cemetery at 2:45 p.m.; Trcizulny Cemetery at 3:30 p.m. and at Advent Cemetery at 4:15 p.m. For more info call Samantha at 814-883-1911.

— Santa Claus is coming to Gregg Township, 6-9 p.m.

— LHHS and ICHS Classes of 1957 meet on the second Saturday of each month at Restless Oaks at 9 a.m. Classmates and guests are welcome.

— Avis United Methodist Church is having Pancakes with Santa at 9 a.m. Come eat a good breakfast and take photos with Santa.

— Christmas at Titan Market, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Market is held in the former Cerro Plant on Axemann Road, Bellefonte.) Titan Market is open every Friday and Saturday.

SUNDAY

— Howard VFW Breakfast Buffet, All you can eat from 10 a.m. to noon. $12 for adults.

— Candlewalk Service at Marsh Creek BIC Church, 6 p.m. Candlewalk participants will be bringing the message of Christmas during the service. The public is invited! Call 814-880-8744 for more info. The church is located along Summit Hill Road, about 7 miles West of Howard.

— Santa and his elves and The Grinch will be at the Wayne Township Nature Park from 2-4 p.m. Bring your cameras for photo ops. Light refreshments will be provided courtesy of the H20 Express, and the Wayne Twp. Supervisors and Rec. Committee. Bring canned food goods and nonperishable food items that will be donated to the local food ban.

— Stop by the Wayne Township Nature Park before 2 p.m. today to enter the Elves in the Nature Park contest. Entry forms are in the pavilion to the left when you enter the park. Spot the elves and have your child complete the entry form and drop it into the contest box. Prizes will be awarded today at 3 p.m. during Santa’s visit.

— Light Up Wayne Township when you enter the House Decorating Contest this year. Decorate your home and then send a message to the Wayne Township Recreation Committee’s Facebook page to be judged, or sign up on the sheet at the McElhattan post office. Judging will be done today between 6-8 p.m. Prizes will be awarded to the top homeowners or businesses.

— Sugar Valley Community Band’s Christmas Concert, 2 p.m., at the Sugar Valley Church of the Brethren in Eastville.

MONDAY

— Howard Area Lions Food Bank distribution, noon to 3 p.m, at former Beech Creek Elementary. Bring a sturdy box(es) with you. Toys for Tots distribution and turkeys for the Christmas meal will be handed out. If you came already for your food aid this month you will need to return for the turkey.

— Penn State Extension’s workshop, Financial Clutter, will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Ross Library, 3rd Floor Conference Room, Lock Haven. One hour workshop designed to boost your financial wellness by decluttering unnecessary receipts, simplifying recordkeeping and reducing financial stress by using tools for budgeting and taxes. Workshop is free, but pre-registration is required. 1-877-345-0691.

— 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.

— CASH BINGO at St. John’s Catholic School to benefit the Bellefonte Knights of Columbus. Doors open at 6 p.m. with food, plenty of homemade baked goods and dinner items, and small games of chance, with Bingo starting at 7 p.m. The cost to play is $20. The school is a smoke-free facility and walk-ins are welcome to come to play Bingo.

TUESDAY

— Blood Drive, 12:30-6 p.m., at Wingate Faith Church, Runville Road, Bellefonte. (Church is behind the Sheetz store.)

— Howard Area Lions business meeting, 6:30 p.m.

— KBR Bingo holds Cash Bingo every Tuesday night, 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Call Deb at 570-660-2647. (put this in more weeks ahead)

— Colonel Hugh White – Colonel John Chatham NSDAR – invites you to a presentation by Joby Topper, director of the CU-Lock Haven Libraries and assistant director for the CU Library System. The program, “Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott” will be in the Gross Community Room on the third floor of the Ross Library, Lock Haven, at 1 p.m.

WEDNESDAY

— 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.

THURSDAY

— LHHS and ICHS Classes of 1958 will have a monthly gathering 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.

— Milesburg Lions Club Bingo at the community center, 6:45 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m.

— Howard Area Lions Bingo at the BC-B Fire social hall, 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. This is a change in Bingo (normally held the second and fourth Thursday evenings) due to the Christmas holiday. Bingo players will have a chance to win a free frozen turkey.

FRIDAY

— Blood Drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Zion Community Church in Bellefonte.

— Blood Drive, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Flemington First Church of Christ in Mill Hall.

— Old School Market, former Rote Elementary, at East End Mountain Road, Mill Hall, is open each Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Misc. merchandise being sold at 4 p.m., followed by the hay and small animal auction starting at 6 p.m.

— KBR Bingo and More’s straight line Bingo each Friday night at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Regular game payouts are $50! Come join the fun! KBR Bingo is located in the Piper Museum Building with elevator service to the 3rd floor Bingo hall. Call Deb at 570-660-2647 for info.

— Live Nativity at Eagle Towing, 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. presentations. This is a 20-minute outdoor narration of the Nativity story featuring live animals and characters. Sponsored by the Wingate Faith Church with help this year from the Fleming Free Methodist Church congregation and other community volunteers. Program is free and is handicap accessible! Bleacher seating is provided, or bring a lawn chair. There will be chilly temperatures, so dress warm and bring a blanket. Call Janette at 814-883-0893 for info.

NEXT SATURDAY

— Live Nativity at Eagle Towing, 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. presentations. This is a 20-minute outdoor narration of the Nativity story featuring live animals and characters. Sponsored by the Wingate Faith Church with help this year from the Fleming Free Methodist Church congregation and other community volunteers. Program is free and is handicap accessible! Bleacher seating is provided, or bring a lawn chair. There will be chilly temperatures, so dress warm and bring a blanket. Call Janette at 814-883-0893 for info.

— Breakfast with Santa at Walker Township Fire Company in Hublersburg, 8-11 a.m. Pancake and egg breakfast for $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12. Bring your cameras for photos with Santa. Call Jim at 814-280-6302 for info.

— Local groups, businesses or individuals are invited to sponsor a five-foot Christmas tree at the Wayne Township Nature Park. You provide the tree, stand and decorations, and the Nature Park will provide the electricity. Last chance to decorate a tree is today. Judging of the decorated trees will be done at 4 p.m. First, second and third place prizes will be awarded courtesy of First Quality.

— Valerie Wynn, Sweet Sunrise Bakery, will be selling assorted Christmas cookie trays and handcrafted chocolates at Calico Creek on Saturday, Dec. 20 until 4p.m. Prices vary between $1.50 and $35 and will benefit Mountain Mission School, in Grundy, Va. For any questions or preorders, contact 570-725-3074.

— The Nittany/Sugar Valley, Clintondale and Mackeyville Charge will be performing a wonderful Christmas play called, “The Christmas Dilemma. The play follows when an infant Savior arrives, five ordinary people find their lives upended and forever changed. In this ensemble, the stories of Mary, Joseph, a Wise Man, a Shepherd and the Innkeeper all point to the miraculous birth of Jesus and the impact His life will have on them and the world. The show will be presented at the Clintondale United Methodist Church, 103 Fishing Creek Road, Mill Hall, with shows at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. There is no charge and the event is open to the public.