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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.
Avenue will be in concert on Aug. 9, followed by Chosen 4:13 on Aug. 16.
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.
YARD SALE
Fairview Church will have a Mega Yard Sale at the home of Pastor Dave and Sabrina Etters on Sept. 17-19, weather permitting. The Etters' live along Route 150 directly across the highway from the Twin Kiss Restaurant between Howard and Milesburg.
The church held a yard sale back in June and did very well with donations coming in and shoppers stopping by.
Donations for the September yard sale are being accepted and can be dropped off at the Etters' home anytime or by calling 814-355-2815 to arrange a convenient drop off time so the items can be put under cover.
Sabrina told me earlier this week that they have been very blessed with donations coming in for the upcoming yard sale and now they just need folks to pray for nice sunny days when they set up and have the yard sale.
The money raised from the yard sales will be used by the church to reach out through various ways to those in the community.
REUNIONS
If you're having a family reunion this summer and would like to have it listed in our Reunions column, please feel free to send me the details. Be sure to provide a phone number in case there are questions.
-- Descendants of Eva and Wallace Strouse will hold a reunion on Sunday, Aug. 9, at noon, at Bald Eagle State Park, Pavilion 6. Bring a covered dish to share, table service for your family and a wrapped gift for the auction. For more info call Audrey (Strouse) Oakes at 814-364-1832.
-- Meckley family reunion will be held on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7, at Bald Eagle State Park.
Family members should bring a covered dish to share for the meal that begins at 12:30 p.m. Family members should also bring a favorite recipe handwritten or typed on a 4×6 card or paper.
More info will be available as the reunion gets closer.
CABOOSE DEDICATION
Curtin Village will host its annual Heritage Day on Sunday, Aug. 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring traditional artisans, children's activities, live Celtic and family music, garden walks and guided exploration of the historic Curtin Mansion and Eagle Iron Works. Visitors can meet craftspeople such as Rich Watters and Sue Morris, enjoy Victorian games with Bald Eagle State Park staff and purchase summer foods prepared by Scouting America's Howard Troop 353. Admission is $5 for ages 11 and up.
A special Caboose Dedication ceremony will take place at 1 p.m., honoring donors John and Joyce Gummo with a tribute by the "King of the Hobos", local legend Luther Gette, and the driving of the golden spike. The Caboose Dedication is free to attend and open to the public.
Curtin Village is located at 251 Curtin Village Road, Howard. For more information visit www.curtinvillage.com or their Facebook page.
BREAKFAST BENEFIT
Susquehanna Valley Big Twins Motorcycle Club will host a breakfast and benefit on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 7-11 a.m., at the clubhouse (in Woolrich) at 84 Harley Drive, Lock Haven. The breakfast is all-you-can-eat and is just $10 for those ages 13 and older and $6 for children ages 6-12. Younger kiddos get to eat free.
During the breakfast on Aug. 15, there will be a basket benefit for Doug Darby and his family. Doug has cancer and the benefit will help with providing for his needs.
Baskets are needed to make this a success for Doug and his family. Baskets can be dropped off at the SVBTM clubhouse the evening before or you can contact the club by Facebook or calling 570-769-7287 to arrange for a drop off time.
Basket winners are drawn at 11 a.m. and if you're not there they will call you. You can arrange for pickup then.
SVBTM Club will also offer a breakfast on Sept. 19 and Oct. 17.
For more info on the club, call club president Brad Darby at 570-295-6577 or club secretary Bev Confair at 570-220-1919.
LIONS NEWS
-- Snow Shoe Lions Club will be having a Chicken BBQ sale at Snow Shoe Park on Saturday, Aug. 8. Chicken should be ready at noon. One-half chicken is available for $8, or you can buy the whole meal which includes macaroni salad, baked beans and a roll with butter. Be sure to ask about the Lions Club's Lucky Lotto tickets, too!
-- Snow Shoe Lions Club is selling "Lucky Lotto" raffle tickets 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 any Lions Club member.
-- 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 Food Bank distribution will be held on Monday, Aug. 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the former Beech Creek Elementary.
FIRE NEWS
-- Centre Hall Fire Company's Car, Motorcycle, Tractor and Craft Show will be held tomorrow, Aug. 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you'd like to be a craft vendor you need to reserve your $10 spot by calling Jake at 814-360-4357.
-- 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. Please call Mark at 814-355-2753 if you'd like to be a vendor.
There is also a bonus flea market happening on Sunday, Aug. 9. The flea markets are held at the Pleasant Gap Fire Company's carnival grounds, 475 Robinson Lane, Pleasant Gap.
-- Be sure to get your raffle ticket for the Miles Township (Rebersburg) Fire Company's Gun Raffle that's planned for Sept. 12. Tickets are $10 each or 3/$20 and will be available or from any fire company member. The grand prize is a 2026 Polaris Ranger 1000 RTV.
-- 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.
-- Undine Fire Company's Cash Bash and Basket Raffle is planned for Oct. 24, starting at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 each. From 3-6 p.m. a winner will be drawn every 15 minutes. The cash prizes total $4,600. The grand prize winner of $1,000 will be drawn at 6 p.m. Stop by the station or see any member to get your ticket today!
If other fire companies are having special events, please be sure to send me an email with the details if you'd like it included here.
UPCOMING EVENTS
-- Faith Chapel's Bargains and Blessings Community Closet will be open tomorrow, Aug. 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Friendship Community Center in Beech Creek. This will be a back to school clothing event. 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 Community Closet is an outreach ministry of Faith Chapel United Methodist Church that serves Beech Creek, Blanchard, Howard and the surrounding areas. All proceeds go back into the community to help families in need or local charitable organizations. For more information on events at Faith Chapel Church, visit the church's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/faithchapelumc, or email jbumbarger@comcast.net.
-- On Monday, Aug. 10, from 4:30-6 p.m., you can learn to draw or enhance your sketches by getting instruction at the Friendship Community Library in Beech Creek. This drawing class is free to those ages 12 and older. The drawing class is held each Monday, unless otherwise noted. For more info call the Library at 570-962-2048. The library is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 3-7 p.m.
-- Blanchard Church of Christ will have their Food Pantry open on Wednesday, Aug. 12, from 3-5 p.m., at the church. For more info call the church office at 570-962-2423.
-- The Twisted Racquet-Tears will host a fundraising concert for Artpost Awareness on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 1-6 p.m., at the Beech Creek Fire Company social hall. Come out to enjoy Country, Gospel and the Classics. The band encourages everyone to sing-a-long. Hot dogs and refreshments will be available. For more info call 570-295-4116. Proceeds from this event will help Artpost Awareness continue to provide the drawing classes at the Friendship Community Center on Monday afternoons.
-- There will be a ballroom dance on Sunday, Aug. 16, from 2-5 p.m., at Lambert Hall in Bellefonte. Bring a snack to share and join us. For more information call/text Rod at 717-543-8348.
-- Beech Creek Wesleyan Church will host the New Love Center's Mobile Food Pantry on Thursday, Aug. 20, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Individuals are invited to come into the church for a short pre-registration before obtaining the free food. Bring along any small boxes or reusable bags that you might have for transporting your food items in lieu of using the pantry's supply of plastic bags.
-- The Back Porch String Band will have their Country Jam on Sunday, Aug. 23, from 2-6 p.m., at the Yearick Center/Howard fire hall. Country Jam is held the fourth Sunday afternoon of each month except in December. The afternoon of music is free, and those attending should bring a snack to share with others there.
A hat is passed for you to contribute a few dollars to thank the Howard Fire Company for allowing the folks to gather there for Country Jam each month. If you play an instrument bring it along and join in the fun! For more info on the band call Connie at 814-625-2724.
-- Milesburg Food Bank is open on Tuesday, Sept. 1, from 1-3 p.m. This food distribution is held the first Tuesday of each month at the Milesburg Presbyterian Church.
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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.