YARD SALES

If your town, community or housing development is having yard sales please let me know. Individual yard sales will not be listed, only specific towns or communities. If you put up signs to advertise your yard sales please remember to go back and take them down.

— Fairview Church will have a Mega Yard Sale at the home of Pastor Dave and Sabrina Etters on June 11-13. Thursday and Friday the sale hours will be from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. and on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Payment is by donation to the church. The Etters’ live along Route 150 directly across the highway from the Twin Kiss Restaurant between Howard and Milesburg. Rain dates will be the next week, June 18-20.

Sabrina told me that donations have been coming in steady over the last several weeks, so much has been donated that their basement and their garage are full and she’s running out of room to store things. There will definitely be “treasures” for everyone. Call 814-355-2815 for more info. The church will also be holding another yard sale on Sept. 17-18-19. The money raised will go directly to the Fairview Church.

— Unionville yard sales will also be held June 11-13, Thursday through Saturday, this year.

— Blanchard and Beech Creek Yard Sales will be Friday and Saturday, June 12 and June 13.

The Friendship Community Center will be open on these days selling food and drinks as well as for those who’d like to get a table to set up their yard sale indoors. You won’t have to worry about rain and you’ll be cool and comfortable. Call Pam at 570-295-9592 to reserve your table.

— Bargains and Blessings Community Closet will be open on Saturday, June 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Bossert Chiropractic in Beech Creek, weather permitting. Gently used, good quality clothing, shoes and accessories for the entire family are available. Sizes range from infants to 3X and are priced at $5 per bag full. Bags will be provided.

Bargains and Blessings is an outreach of the Faith Chapel United Methodist Church located at 551 Hunter Run Road, Howard. For more information, visit the church’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/faithchapelumc, or email jbumbarger@comcast.net.

— Millheim Yard Sale Days will be June 18-20.

— Centre Hall Community Yard Sale dates are June 26-27.

FLEA MARKET

The Pleasant Gap Fire Company’s flea market will be held each Thursday through Aug. 20. The flea market will run from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Food, produce, antiques, collectibles, crafts and more will be available at the flea market each week.

Vendors are being sought for the weekly markets. Set up begins at 6 a.m.

There’s also a few bonus flea markets happening on specific Sundays during the summer months. Those Sundays will be June 14, July 12 and Aug. 9.

For more info or to rent a spot to be a vendor please call Mark at 814-355-2753.

The flea markets will be held at the Pleasant Gap Fire Company’s carnival grounds, 475 Robinson Lane, Pleasant Gap, Pa.

EAGLE ARBOR BENEFIT

Snow Shoe Lions in conjunction with Eagle Arbor is hosting a fundraising event on June 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Snow Shoe Park, located at E. Sycamore Road in Snow Shoe. This will be a fun-filled day for the whole family featuring craft and food vendors, snow cones, face painting, darts and corn hole, a silent auction and more!

Proceeds from the event will go to Levi Cramer and Trevor Bulles, both of whom have recently undergone brain surgery.

Levi and his wife live in Jersey Shore. He was diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor that has been removed. He is now undergoing chemo and radiation treatments.

Trevor, his wife and their children live in Clarence. Fortunately his brain tumor was not cancerous, but he has lost the hearing in his one ear as a result. He is currently looking for work.

Basket raffle donations are needed to help raise more funds for these two men. Drop off and pick-up times can be arranged by calling Kathleen at 814-357-1448 or by sending an email to EagleArbor813@gmail.com. Monetary donations (checks) can be mailed to Eagle Arbor 813, 100 Serge St., Bellefonte, PA 16823.

LIGHTHOUSE CAMP

CONCERTS

Lamar Lighthouse Camp has announced its Summer Concert Series. Each of the concerts will be held on Sunday evening beginning at 6 p.m. The concerts are free, with a love offering taken each week.

The concert series kicks off this Sunday evening, June 7, with Glory Way. GloryWay has become known around the country for their powerful harmonies and their inspiring music. The group faithfully presents the love of God to their audiences, skillfully weaving together laughter, encouragement and soul-stirring ministry.

The Itzels will be performing on June 14, followed by The Needhams on June 21. Rounding out the month on June 28 will be Williamson Branch.

The concerts continue each Sunday evening through Sept. 27.

Lamar Lighthouse Camp is located along Route 64 in Lamar.

More info is available at www.lamarlighthousecamp.org or by calling 570-337-0203.

SNOW SHOE LIONS

Snow Shoe Lions Club is having a Celebration for America’s 250th birthday on Saturday, June 20, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., at Snow Shoe Park, 301 E. Sycamore St., Snow Shoe.

So far there’s about 30 craft and food vendors signed up to attend. There will be a craft show, flea market, raffles and a Chinese auction. There will be lots of food including a Chicken BBQ, hamburgers, hot dogs, fries, funnel cakes and more! Come out and support the Snow Shoe Lions Club with their celebration and with their fundraising efforts! Call Kathleen at 814-357-1448 if you’d like to be a vendor, to donate prizes for the raffles or for more info.

Snow Shoe Lions have their “Lucky Lotto” raffle tickets on sale now for $5 each for a chance to win $1,000 in Lottery scratch off tickets. The winning number will be the one drawn in the Pick 3 Lottery game on Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. Tickets are available from club members or at the funnel cake booth during the June 20 Celebration.

CLASS REUNION

Lock Haven High’s Class of 1967 will be gathering for their 59th class reunion on June 20, 2026, at 3 p.m., at Joyce Beaty’s house, 153 Beach St., Blanchard. RSVP’s must be received to know how many are planning to attend so enough food for the main dishes can be provided. Those attending should bring a covered dish or dessert to share.

Classmates and their guests should also bring your lawn chairs for more comfortable seating.

Please RSVP to Joyce Beaty, 570-962-3355, or Georgette at 570-367-0665 to let us know you’ll be coming.

Please share this announcement with other classmates who may not see it so that all classmates know they are encouraged to attend!

VBS INVITE

Marsh Creek Brethren in Christ Church will be having Vacation Bible School at the church on Sunday, June 7, through Wednesday, June 10. All area children (and their parents) are invited. The program is for ages two and up.

On Sunday night, there will be a kick-off picnic starting at 5:30 p.m. with VBS following from 6:30-8 p.m. Hot dogs and ice cream sundaes will be provided. Come and see what other “sweet treats” await!

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings the program will start at 6:30 p.m.

Our theme this year will be “Taste and See that the Lord is Good: Sweet Truths about God.

We always have a good time at VBS, and you will, too! There will be Bible lessons, snacks, crafts and games to enjoy, and our offering goal is again $1,000. There’s a contest between the boys and the girls to see who can bring in the most dimes (Monday night), quarters (Tuesday) and dollar bills on Wednesday evening.

THANK YOU!

Thank you to those who participated in the basket raffle for Marvin Young that was held at the Friendship Community Center in Beech Creek last Saturday. Whether you donated an item for the raffle or came out to buy chances, we thank you!

Proceeds from the event will help Marvin with his expenses since he’s been unable to work following an RTV crash that severely injured his arm.

LIONS NEWS

— Milesburg Lions Club holds a weekly Bingo every Thursday night at the Milesburg Community Center. Doors open at 5 p.m. and Bingo starts at 6:45 p.m.

— Howard Area Lions will host a Blood Drive at the Yearick Center (Howard fire hall) on Wednesday, June 10, from 12:30-6 p.m. Blood donors of all types are needed.

— Howard Area Lions Food Bank distribution will be on Monday, June 15. Distribution is handled from the former Beech Creek Elementary and runs from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Bring a sturdy box (or boxes) with you. The Lions also need empty egg cartons if you have them to bring along.

— Howard Area Lions Club offers medical equipment to people who need it, free of charge. Perhaps you’re in need of a cane, crutches, a walker, shower chair, a bedside potty or even a hospital bed, give the Lions a call. Call Lion Denny at 570-962-3218; Lion Jay at 570-484-1590; Lion George at 814-482-0507 or Lion Bob at 570-660-7564 for assistance. Or, if you have medical equipment in good condition that you can donate to the Lions for others to use, please call a Lion today! Local pick-up can be arranged if need be.

The Lions also accept used eye glasses (prescription or readers) that are distributed to underprivileged countries. Eye glasses can be donated at most funeral homes for Lions pickup or there’s a drop box in the entry of the bank in Beech Creek as well.

THANK YOU

Jack Miller and the Yarnell Church would like to thank everyone who bought hoagies last month.

Jack and his crew made a total of 330 hoagies and the profit was $3,013 that will be used to help with the expenses at the Yarnell Community Center. Those expenses include heating oil, taxes, the light bill and building maintenance.

Jack wants to give a special thank you to his helpers — Vonna Clark, Jeri Coakley, Deann Dyke, Bonnie Linquist, Cindy Kunes and Donna Chronister. Without his helpers this couldn’t be possible.

Jack said he had no idea how popular his hoagies were and he’s glad he’s still able to make them. Jack (along with his fantastic helpers) are hoping to have another hoagie sale on Oct. 8-10.

MONUMENT FESTIVAL

The Monument Festival will be held on Friday, June 19, from 6-9 p.m., and on Saturday, June 20, from 1-9 p.m.

On Friday night there will be food and Karaoke.

Events kick off on Saturday with a chicken dinner starting at 1 p.m., until sold out. There will be live music, kid’s games and food throughout the day.

Vendors are invited to come and if you’d like to be a vendor you should call Brett Glossner at 570-367-1743.

The festival concludes on Saturday evening with a fireworks show starting at dark.

FIRE NEWS

— Millheim Fire Company’s annual carnival will be held June 18-20. Thursday night kicks off with a firemen’s parade, rain or shine, starting at 7 p.m. Parade line-up starts at 6 p.m. AJ the DJ will be providing the entertainment

On Friday evening the entertainment will be Jonny Bull.

Saturday the Garden Tractor Pulls start at 10 a.m. with registration beginning at 9 a.m. Pedal pull competition is at 7 p.m. for children ages 3-9 years. Registration begins at 6 p.m.

DJ Ricky Lapean will provide the entertainment. The cake auction closes out the carnival at 10 p.m.

There will be nightly prize drawings, food, games and fun for the whole family.

— Miles Township (Rebersburg) Fire Company’s carnival will be on July 9-11. Parade starts at 7 p.m. with line-up an hour earlier.

— Snow Shoe Fire Company’s carnival is scheduled for July 14-18, held at the Snow Shoe Carnival Grounds. Parade is on July 15 starting at 6:30 p.m.

— Gregg Township (Spring Mills) Fire Company’s carnival will be on July 30-Aug. 1. Parade kicks off at 7 p.m.

— Pleasant Gap Fire Company’s annual gun raffle will be held on Sept. 12 at the carnival grounds, 475 Robinson Lane, Pleasant Gap. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the station or from any fire company member. There are 25 gun and cash prizes along with other chances to win during the drawing. Gates open at 11 a.m. and the drawing runs from noon until 4 p.m. Food and beverages will be provided. Must be 21 with a photo ID to enter.

If other fire companies are having carnivals or special events, please be sure to send me an email with the details if you’d like it included here.

UPCOMING EVENTS

— The Pleasant Gap Fire Company’s flea market will be held each Thursday through Aug. 20. The June 11 flea market will run from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Food, produce, antiques, collectibles, crafts and more will be available at the flea market each week.

Vendors are being sought for the weekly markets. Set up begins at 6 a.m.

There’s also a few bonus flea markets happening on specific Sundays during the summer months. Those Sundays will be June 14, July 12 and Aug. 9.

For more info or to rent a spot to be a vendor please call Mark at 814-355-2753.

The flea markets will be held at the Pleasant Gap Fire Company’s carnival grounds, 475 Robinson Lane, Pleasant Gap.

— Centre Ballroom Dancing will be held at Lambert Hall in Bellefonte on Sunday, June 14, from 2-5 p.m. The cost is $10 per person and those attending should bring a snack to share. There will also be a swing dance lesson to start the afternoon. Come join the dancers! Call Rod at 717- 543-8348 for more info.

— Pets Come First in Centre Hall is holding a Bingo fundraising event on Sunday, June 14. The Bingo will be held at Mountain View Country Club in Boalsburg. Doors open at noon and Early Bird Bingo starts at 1 p.m. The grand finale jackpot is $1,000!

The Bingo will also feature a 50/50 drawing, rip tickets, a live auction and more! Tickets are $25 in advance. Come play Bingo and help our furry friends at Pets Come First! For tickets or more info call 814-364-1725.

— Wingate Faith Church will have a blood drive on June 16 from 12-5:30 p.m. The church is located at 111 Runville Road, Bellefonte, which is directly behind the Sheetz store in Wingate and next to Wingate Elementary. Call Janette at 814-883-0893 for details.

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Howard Happenings is written and compiled

by Tammy Coakley who can be reached by

email at tammysue0115@gmail.com or by

telephone at 814-625-2684.