Good Day

and Happy Birthday to Kenny Boone, of Ridge Crest, Howard!

Word of the Day

Grift — noun — a petty or small-scale swindle.

Quote of the Day

“Being defeated is often a temporary condition. Giving up is what makes it permanent.”

— Marilyn vos Savant

Farmer’s breakfast

Breakfast is back at the Porter Township community building in Lamar. On the first Saturday of each month through April, join us for a farmer’s breakfast from 7-10 a.m. On Feb. 7, the breakfast will include eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausage, scrapple, hashbrowns, biscuits and sausage gravy, toast, coffee, tea and hot chocolate. The cost of each breakfast is $13 for adults, $6 for kids 6-12 and kids 5 and under eat free. All proceeds from the farmer’s breakfast will be put towards helping community members and giving back.

Benefit Bingos

KBR Bingo and More will be hosting benefit Bingos to help individuals and clubs or organizations in our community. Come play Bingo and help to support those in need.

On Feb. 7, an Adult Bingo to benefit the Lock Haven Regatta Foundation will be held.

On Feb. 8, the Bingo will benefit the Sugar Valley Charter School Softball and Baseball programs.

On Feb. 15 there will be a benefit Bingo and on Feb. 21 the Bingo benefit will help the Mill Hall Elementary School.

Doors open at 11 a.m. and Bingo starts at 1 p.m. Tickets are available at the door or by checking the KBR Bingo Facebook page. In addition to the Bingo there is usually a basket raffle, rip tickets and good food!

KBR Bingo is located on the third floor of the Piper Museum Building in Lock Haven. Elevator service is provided! Call Deb at 570-660-2647 for info.

Wayne Township History for sale

The Wayne Township Recreational Committee is offering their book, “A Township Called Wayne,” for a price of $10. This book will make a nice gift for family and friends, especially historians and those with ties to the Wayne Township community. Visit the Wayne Township Facebook page for more info or call Mona at 570-660-4809 for purchasing arrangements or Linda at 570-660-4466.

New Hope Fellowship Room

New Hope Fellowship has a Fellowship Corner Room at its church at 6436 Nittany Valley Drive, Mill Hall. The Fellowship Corner Room is available for your parties, receptions, showers and other small gathering events. The room will seat 60-70 comfortably and offers tables, cushioned chairs, stoves, microwaves, a refrigerator and plenty of counter space and outside parking. Monetary donations are appreciated but are not required for you to use the Fellowship Corner Room. Contact New Hope Fellowship at 570-755-1450 for info.

TOPS

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is looking for interested participants and guest speakers. Weigh-ins are from 4:30-5 p.m. each Monday afternoon, followed by the business meeting at 5 p.m. TOPS is held at the Flemington First Church of Christ, 714 Canal St., Mill Hall. Guest speakers are being sought to give a 15-20 minute presentation (or demonstration) on nutrition, forms of exercising or other healthy habits during the meetings. For questions or to volunteer as a guest speaker, call Anna at 570-660-2087.