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CONCERTS
Concerts are continuing at the Lamar Lighthouse Camp each Sunday evening beginning at 6 p.m. The concerts are free, with a love offering taken each week.
The Silers will be entertaining on Aug. 30. South of Mason will be in concert on Sept. 6, followed by Tru-Vintage on Sept. 13. And then the Fuller Family Singers on Sept. 20.
GloryWay will close out the summer concert series on 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.
POT PIE SALE
Wingate Faith Church will be starting their pot pie sales and running them throughout the fall months. The pot pie comes in both ham or chicken flavors and also comes with samples of homemade bread. The pot pie sells for $9 a quart and is available for pickup at the church beginning at 4 p.m. on the sale dates, until sold out. Come early if you haven't pre-ordered beforehand.
The first pot pie sale will be on Monday, Sept. 14. Mark your calendar for the remaining fall pot pie sales that will be held on Monday, Oct. 12, and also on Monday, Nov. 9.
It's best to pre-order your quarts of pot pie by calling Janette at 814-883-0893.
Wingate Faith Church is located at 111 Runville Road, Bellefonte, which is just behind the Sheetz store and next to Wingate Elementary.
EVANGELISM WORKSHOP
Liberty Baptist Church at 100 Bald Eagle St. in Blanchard would like to invite you to join us for a Free Evangelism Workshop on Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in their Fellowship Hall. This workshop will encourage, equip and strengthen believers in sharing the hope of the Gospel within their communities. This workshop will offer practical and easy to remember tools, biblical encouragement and meaningful fellowship as we work together to reach others with Christ's love. Follow the link or use the QR code on their Facebook page at Liberty Baptist Church at Blanchard to sign up or contact Billie Rupert at 570-660-1742. As this is a hands-on workshop, this will be limited to 60 participants. Lunch will be provided.
YARD SALES
– Madisonburg town-wide yard sales will be held on Sept. 10, 11 and 12.
– 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.
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.
The money raised from the yard sales will be used by the church to reach out through various ways to those in the community.
HOWARD VFW EVENTS
The Howard VFW Club will be starting their All-you-can-eat monthly brunches again, with the first one being held on Sunday, Sept. 13. The brunch runs from 10 a.m. until noon and the cost is $12 per person. Come out and support the local VFW Club.
Additional brunches will be held on Oct. 11, Nov. 8, Dec. 20, Jan. 10 and Feb. 14.
The Club is also planning a Cash Bingo on Sunday, Oct. 4, at the Howard fire hall. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and Bingo starts at 1 p.m. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the VFW Club. A basket raffle will be held during the Bingo. Donations of baskets and prizes for the raffle are requested and will be very much appreciated!
LIONS NEWS
-- Snow Shoe Lions Club has a fundraiser going on to benefit their club. Lion members are 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. Get your tickets today before they are sold out!
-- 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. (Bingo will not be held while Grange Fair is happening.)
-- Howard Area Lions Food Bank distribution during September will be changed because of Labor Day. Food distribution will be held on Monday, Sept. 14, instead of on the first Monday of September. Food distribution is from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the former Beech Creek Elementary. Bring a sturdy box and any empty egg cartons you have. Food distribution will also be held on Monday, Sept. 21.
MEMORIAL RAFFLE
The Danny Greendoner, Jr. Memorial Basket Raffle will be held tomorrow, Aug. 29, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Clinton Country Club, 41 Fairway View Drive, Mill Hall.
So far there are more than 60 baskets that have been donated for the raffle. If you'd like to donate a basket for the raffle please contact Cindy at 570-660-6212.
Proceeds from the memorial basket raffle will benefit the Danny Greendoner, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Danny passed away while hunting on Dec. 13, 2025, at the age of 53. One of his passions was golf, and he spent a great deal of time at the Clinton Country Club, whether it was golfing himself or as an employee in assisting other golfers and helping to keep the golf course in pristine shape.
FIRE NEWS
-- 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.
-- Be sure to get your raffle ticket for the Miles Township (Rebersburg) Fire Company's Gun Raffle that's planned for Sept. 12 from noon to 5 p.m. Tickets are $10 each or 3/$20 and will be available at the station or from any fire company member. The grand prize is a 2026 Polaris Ranger 1000 RTV.
-- 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
-- Jim Colbert and Steve Van Hook will be the featured musicians at the Lemont Village Green's free concert this evening. The band members will be entertaining from 7:30-9 p.m. Check the website, www.lemontvillage.org, after 5 p.m. to see if there are weather cancellations or if the concert is being moved indoors to the grainary.
Bring a few dollars to support the efforts of Scouting Troop 367 who offer ice cream cones beginning at 7 p.m. The scouts ask for a donation to cover the ice cream and to help with their fundraising efforts this summer.
-- 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.
-- 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. along with children's and adult unwrapped gifts for the basket raffle. Family members should also bring a favorite recipe handwritten or typed on a 4×6 card or paper. For info call or text Bobbi Jo at 814-441-8604.
-- Blanchard Church of Christ will have their Food Pantry open on Wednesday, Sept. 9, from 3-5 p.m., at the church. For more info call the church office at 570-962-2423.
-- The Light of the World Free Clothing Bank will be open for extended hours, beginning Thursday, Sept. 10, from 12-6 p.m.; Friday, Sept. 11, from 12-7 p.m.; and Saturday, Sept. 12, from 9 a.m. to noon. In addition to clothing in all sizes ranging from infants to 2X, there is also shoes, bedding, coats and more! The clothing bank is located at St. John's United Church of Christ, 145 W. Linn St., Bellefonte. For more info., call the church office at 814-355-9072 or visit the church website at www.bellefonteucc.com.
-- Faith Chapel's Bargains and Blessings Community Closet will be open on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the parking lot of Advanced Family Chiropractic, 3076 Eagle Valley Road, Mill Hall. 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.
-- The Centre County Ballroom dance for September will be on Sept. 13 at the Mt. Nittany UM Family Activity Center, 1500 E. Branch Road, State College. The dance will be from 2-5 p.m. Zupe will be providing the music and we ask you to bring a snack to share. Text/Call Rod at 717-543-8348 for more info.
-- On Monday, Sept. 14, 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.
-- Beech Creek Wesleyan Church will host the New Love Center's Mobile Food Pantry on Thursday, Sept. 17, 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. Mark your calendar that the food distribution will also be held on Oct. 22.
-- Susquehanna Valley Big Twins Motorcycle Club will host a breakfast on Saturday, Sept. 19, 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. For more info on the club, call club president Brad Darby at 570-295-6577 or club secretary Bev Confair at 570-220-1919 or visit their club's Facebook page.
-- The Back Porch String Band will have their Country Jam on Sunday, Sept. 27, 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.
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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.