Good Day

and Happy Birthday to Alison Kramer, of Lock Haven; and Pat Helbley, 91, of Flemington!

Word of the Day

Encapsulate — verb — to enclose something within a capsule or to express the essential features of something in a concise, summarized form.

Quote of the Day

“There is no way to be a perfect mother, and a million ways to be a good one.”

— Jill Churchill

Walk with Me Centre County

Easterseals Western and Central Pennsylvania will host its sixth annual “Walk with Me Centre County” at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Penn’s Prairie Park, 2400 Upper Brush Valley Road. The community is invited to walk, stroll or wheel a one-mile course in support of individuals living with disabilities. Proceeds benefit Easterseals programs, including services at its Child Development Center in State College. Registration and donation information is available at https://secure.qgiv.com/event/6awwmcc/ or by calling 412-281-7244, ext. 1263.

Free shoes

The Shoe Bank will give free new shoes to eligible kids and teens on Saturday, May 9, then close for June and July, re-opening in August. For more information and to get an appointment, contact Diahann at 814-571-5324, any weeknight from 7-9 p.m.

Gamblers

Anonymous

Bellefonte Gamblers Anonymous is meeting on Sundays at 7:30 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, 216 N. McAllister St., Bellefonte.

JS Elks

The Jersey Shore Elks #1057 restaurant is open to the public! Come try the great food prepared by Two Fired Up Guys. They offer more than your typical bar foods; burgers, sandwiches, dinners, salads, wings and much more. Check them out on Facebook for the full menu and daily specials such as Wing Night Wednesday. Hours of operation are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 2 p.m.-8 p.m. Closed Tuesday and Sunday.

Training programs

Roads to Peace offers customizable, age appropriate prevention education programs for all age groups. Programs include but are not limited to: domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse, people with disabilities abuse, medical screening, traumatic brain injury, workplace violence, sexual harassment, sexual coercion, dating violence, healthy relationships, bullying, stranger danger, three kinds of touches and human trafficking. Contact its business line at 570-748-9539 if you are interested in setting up training sessions.

Seeking sobriety

Seeking Sobriety, a local AA meeting, meets Mondays from 7 to 8 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 112 E. Main St., Lock Haven. Enter through the door at the end of a walkway on the right of the church. The open meeting features rotating topics with a focus on tools and a mindset for getting and staying sober.