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Good Day

and Happy Anniversary to Tom and Linda Walker, on Sunday!

Happy Birthday

On Saturday: Dan Zell, of Antes Fort!

On Sunday: Candy Bierly!

Word of the Day

Paean -- noun -- a joyous song or hymn of praise, thanksgiving or triumph

Quote of the Day

"A father is a son's first hero and a daughter's first love."

-- Unknown

Summer

Library

Program

Porter Township Community Library will be having their Summer Library program on Tuesdays in June, (June 23 and 30) from 9-11 a.m., at the library. The June 30 session will be a picnic held at Recreation Park. Stories, activities, crafts, games, snacks and book selections will be provided with a guest reader each week. For info contact Jane at 570-660-8007.

Garden

Nominations

Dogwood Circle Garden Club will be accepting nominations for their July Garden of the Month winner. Submit your nomination by Facebook or by calling one of the judges. July's garden judges are JoAnn (570-367-9658) and Bonnie (570-660-4002).

Gardens are judged for color, variety, neatness, curb appeal and must be viewable from a public road or alley.Visit www.lhgardenclub.com for more info and photos.

60th Reunion

The Bald Eagle Area High School Class of '66 will celebrate its 60th reunion on July 25, 2026. All class members and a guest are invited to attend. For details and RSVP information, please call 814-353-0373 (leave a message). Reservations must be received by June 26.

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.

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:

June 22, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Willowbank Building, Holmes St., Bellefonte.

June 22, from 1-5:30 p.m., at Big Woods Bible Church, Lock Haven.

June 25, from 12:30-6 p.m., at Centre Church in Pleasant Gap

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

June 30, from 12-4:30 p.m., at Lock Haven's Best Western Hotel

July 6, from 1-6 p.m., at Tri County N/C Church, Main St., Mill Hall.

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