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MONDAY
-- Howard Area Lions Food distribution, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the former Beech Creek Elementary School. Bring a sturdy box(es) with you and any empty egg cartons you have.
-- Drawing class at Friendship Community Center in Beech Creek. Class is free for those age 12 and older and runs from 4:30-6 p.m. Those who want to learn to draw are invited, as well as those with more experience who would like to learn to enhance their drawing skills and techniques. The drawing class is held each Monday.
-- Friendship Community Library in Beech Creek is open from 3-7 p.m. Call 570-962-2048 for info.
-- Dunnstown Fire Company offers a Cash Bingo every Monday night at the fire station at 119 Woodward Ave., Lock Haven. Bingo starts at 6 p.m. and all proceeds help to support the fire company's needs.
-- TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets each Monday. Weigh-ins are at 4:30 p.m. and the program begins at 5 p.m. at the Flemington First Church of Christ, 714 Canal St., Lock Haven. All are welcome! Call Anna at 570-660-2087 for more info.
TUESDAY
-- A Job Fair will be held at Nippennose Valley Village Senior Living from 10-11:30 a.m. and from 1-3 p.m. Positions for caregivers, dietary and maintenance are available in both full and part time hours. If interested in employment, stop by, fill out an application and have an interview the same day! NVV Senior Living is located at 7190 S. State Rt 44, South Williamsport.
-- Friendship Community Library in Beech Creek is open from 3-7 p.m. Call 570-962-2048 for info.
-- Fishers of Men gospel show, 2 p.m., at Covenant Cafe, Covenant United Methodist Church, 44 W. Main St., Lock Haven.
-- Flemington First Church of Christ's Clothing Center will be open every Tuesday from 1-3 p.m. For more information call Dyann at 570-263-2726.
-- KBR Bingo holds Bingo every Tuesday night at the third floor Bingo hall of the Piper Museum Building in Lock Haven. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. with Early Bird Bingo starting at 6:15 p.m. followed by regular Bingo at 6:30 p.m. Call 570-660-2647 for more info or visit their Facebook page.
-- Bellefonte Area School Board meeting, 7 p.m., at the Bellefonte Area Middle School cafeteria. Public is invited to attend.
-- Col. Hugh White/Col. John Chatham DAR will meet at the Ross Library at 10 a.m. This chapter will be participating in a service and lunch day for the library. Members who wish to attend should call 570-660-1786 to reserve a spot.
-- The Covenant Cafe, an early stage Alzheimer's activity group, will be meeting from 1-3 p.m. at Covenant United Methodist Church, 44 W. Main St., Lock Haven. Lou Bernard, local history and paranormal enthusiast will be the guest speaker at 1 p.m. Lou will tell ghost stories of Clinton County as the group prepares for the Halloween season.
Following his talk, Fishers of Men, a local gospel band, will be entertaining the group. The public is invited to be guests at both of these activities.
The Covenant Cafe is a joint venture between the Outreach and Witness Committee of Covenant United Methodist, the Alzheimer's Support Group and the Alzheimer's Association. Participants in this group are given an opportunity to be involved in socially and physically stimulating programs which will help them remain as active as possible. Individuals and families who are interested in being involved in this special program are invited to contact Covenant Cafe Coordinator, Fran Decker, at 570-748-4302 or 570-263-2084 for info.
WEDNESDAY
-- LHHS and ICHS Classes of 1959 will meet for a noon luncheon at Fleming's Public House (formerly the Dutch Haven), Walnut St., Lock Haven. All classmates and their guests are invited to attend. Call 570-660-5295 for info.
THURSDAY
-- Beech Creek Wesleyan Church will have the New Love Center Mobile Food Pantry distribution from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Step into the church for a short pre-registration and then get free food. Bring your own bags or sturdy boxes if you want.
-- Howard Area Lions Bingo, 6:30 p.m., at the Beech Creek Fire social hall. Doors and the kitchen open at 5:30 p.m.
-- Milesburg Lions Bingo every Thursday night at 6:45 p.m. at the Milesburg Community Center. Doors open at 5 p.m.
-- Friendship Community Library in Beech Creek is open from 3-7 p.m. Call 570-962-2048 for info.
-- Goodwill Ambulance Company's free Anti-Human Trafficking Training for first responders at the Red Eye Center, 6-8 p.m. Registration requested, but not required. Continuing education credits offered.
-- Lock Haven High School and Immaculate Conception High School Class of 1964 will meet for their monthly luncheon at 1 p.m. at Pizza City. All class members and friends are invited. Call Donna Barton at 570-748-6821 to make your reservations.
-- Little Shop of Horrors performance at Community Theatre League, 100 W. Third Ave., Williamsport. Performance time and tickets available at www.ctlshows.com
FRIDAY
-- Catholic Daughters of The Americas Court #399 will be holding a Winter Coat Giveaway on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Holy Spirit Parish Center, 3 E Walnut St., Lock Haven. Coat donations will be accepted today from 9 a.m.-noon at the Holy Spirit Parish Center. For more info call the Parish at 570-748-4594.
-- The Millers will perform at Lairdsville Faith Church, 6786 Route 118, Lairdsville, at 7:30 p.m. A love offering will be taken to support Nottingham Four. For more info call 570-584-2765 or 570-916-3624.
SATURDAY
-- Lock Haven Halloween Parade will step off at 10 a.m. (line up is at 9:30 a.m.) at the intersection of East Main and Henderson Streets. The parade will travel through Lock Haven before ending at Triangle Park, where an afterparty and awards presentation will follow. Families can enjoy a variety of activities for children along with light refreshments, including apple cider, donuts, cookies and juice. Organizers ask that no political entries or political messages be displayed during the event. As always, there is no cost to attend or participate in the Halloween Parade. Come dressed in your Halloween best and enjoy a morning of costumes, community fun and activities in downtown Lock Haven!
In case of rain, the afterparty will be moved indoors to Eastside Fire Rescue on East Church Street.
-- Freedom Life Church will host the Freedom 5K & Trunk-or-Treat bringing runners, families and the community together for a day of fun and meaningful impact!
Beginning at 9 a.m., at Freedom Life Church, located at 113 Sunset Acres, Milesburg, the Freedom 5K will take participants through Sunset Acres, offering runners and walkers an opportunity to enjoy the community while supporting a cause that reaches far beyond the finish line. The race will be held rain or shine, and proceeds will benefit All Things Possible and Project Rescue, two organizations working to combat human trafficking and bring hope, freedom and restoration to those affected by exploitation.
Participants are encouraged to register early, with early bird registration ending Sept. 30. Online registration is available at the website, freedom.life/freedom5k.
Following the 5K awards presentation, families are invited to attend the Trunk-or-Treat at Bald Eagle Area High School from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. (The event will be held at the school so that the guests can be better accommodated in the larger parking lot.) All of the activities at the school are free. Children and families will especially enjoy Trunk-or-Treat, inflatables, concessions, a petting zoo, face painting and more! Non-scary costumes are welcome.
For registration and additional information, visit freedom.life/freedom5k.
-- Faith Chapel's Bargains and Blessings Community Closet will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Faith Chapel Church, 551 Hunter Run Road, Howard. Clothing in all sizes, shoes, accessories and more are available for $5 per bag. This is the last sale until springtime. Check their Facebook page, faithchapelumc, or email jbumbarger@comcast.net for more info.
-- Undine Fire Company's Cash Bash and Basket Raffle starting at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10. From 3-6 p.m. a winner will be drawn every 15 minutes giving away a total of $4,600.
-- Catholic Daughters of The Americas Court #399 will be holding a Winter Coat Giveaway from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Holy Spirit Parish Center, 3 E Walnut St., Lock Haven. For more info call the Parish at 570-748-4594
-- Halloween in the Park will be held from 4-7 p.m. at Woolrich Park. Activities include Trunk or Treat, a hayride, costume contest, games and crafts along with snacks and drinks. This event is hosted by the Pine Creek Township Recreation Committee and includes participation and support from many local entities including the Woolrich United Methodist Church and the Woolrich Fire Company.
SUNDAY
-- The Back Porch String Band will have their Country Jam 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.
-- Wingate Faith Church will host a Trunk or Treat at the church parking lot from 5-7 p.m.
The church is located at 111 Runville Road, Bellefonte, behind the Sheetz store and beside Wingate Elementary.
-- Little Shop of Horrors performance at Community Theatre League, 100 W. Third Ave., Williamsport. Performance time and tickets available at www.ctlshows.com