Good Day

and Happy 90th Birthday to George Harter, of Mill Hall; and to Greg Cain, of Curtin Hollow, Howard!

Happy

Anniversary

Happy 60th Anniversary to Bill and Donna Barton, of Lock Haven!

Word of the Day

Schmooze — verb — To talk with someone in a friendly way in order to impress or manipulate them.

Quote of the Day

“The mission of the United States is one of benevolent assimilation.”

William McKinley, former U.S. President

Pot pie dinner

Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church will be having a homemade pot pie sale on Feb. 21. The ham pot pie is $10 a quart. To guarantee you get, it’s best to pre-order by calling the church office at 570-726-4112. Leave your name and how many quarts you would like on the answering machine if Pastor Susan isn’t there to take your call. To eliminate the wonder of what to have for dinner, stock up on the freezable quarts of pot pie.

AARP Tax Help

The AARP Foundation is providing free tax assistance and preparation by appointments beginning on Feb. 9 and ending April 6 at the STEP Clinton County Community Center, 124 E. Walnut St., Lock Haven. Appointments are required! You may call 570-858-5800 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to schedule an appointment. AARP Tax-Aide provides free tax preparation to low-moderate income individuals or families, with a preference for those over age 50.

Bellefonte Cash Bingo

Cash Bingo will be held at St. John’s Catholic School, 116 E. Bishop St., Bellefonte, to benefit the Bellefonte Knights of Columbus. Doors will be open to the public for food, plenty of homemade baked goods, dinner items and small games of chance at 6 p.m., with Bingo starting at 7 p.m. The cost to play is $20 for 20 games, and the payouts will be $850 each month. Bingos will be held on the second Monday of each month through June.

Bingo dates are Feb. 9; March 9, April 13, May 11 and June 8.

The school is a smoke-free facility and walk-ins are welcome to come to play Bingo.

Lenten Fish Fries

Holy Spirit Parish in Lock Haven will continue to offer their annual “Drive-thru” Lenten Fish Fries beginning on Feb. 20 and continuing every Friday during Lent except Good Friday, from 4-6 p.m., on the grounds of the Parish Center at St. Agnes Church. The menu features Haddock (Yuengling beer battered or baked), mac and cheese, stewed tomatoes, coleslaw, bread and dessert. Meals are $17, and individual sides of fish or mac and cheese will be available. The church invites you to their “Ez Drive Thru” for a delicious meal prepared by its parish family, and thank you for your continued support. Questions? Call the parish office at 570-748-4594.

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 Feb. 4, from 12:30-6 p.m., at the Yearick Center/Howard Fire Hall.

On Feb. 24, from 12-5:30 p.m., at Watermarke Church, Zion Road, Bellefonte.