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Monday, Oct. 26:
-- 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.
-- Judy Densevich Memorial All You Can Eat Soup and Salad Dinner will be held at the Bellefonte Knights of Columbus, 315 Stoney Batter, Bellefonte, (Up the hill from the Dollar General). Soup will be served to the public from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., or until the soup runs out. The dinner will feature at least 20 homemade soups, numerous salads, breads and plenty of homemade desserts. Cost is only $10 for eat in or take out. Quarts of soup are also available to-go for only $10. No advance tickets required, simply stop in and enjoy a great meal. You won't find a better deal anywhere! Benefits the Bellefonte Knights of Columbus.
Tuesday, Oct. 27:
-- Blood Drive, 12-5:30 p.m., at Watermarke Church, Zion Road, Bellefonte.
-- Friendship Community Library in Beech Creek is open from 3-7 p.m. Call 570-962-2048 for info.
-- Downtown Lock Haven Rotary is having a Spooktacular Open House at the Ross Library in Gross Room A (3rd floor) from 5-7 p.m. Come and find out what the Rotary has to offer you. Rotary is a service organization that helps many nonprofits in Clinton County. There will be treats but no tricks for refreshments.
Wednesday, Oct. 28:
-- St. Paul Food Pantry, 6220 Nittany Valley Drive, Mill Hall, is open from 9-11 a.m. No documentation required. Call 570-748-7932 for more info. The Food Pantry is open on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month.
-- The Lock Haven Christian Women's Connection will enjoy "The Home of The Free and The Brave Luncheon" which features the group's Annual Craft Show." The program will be held at the Flemington First Church of Christ, 714 Canal St., Allison Township. There is always good food, lots of fun, door prizes, music from gifted vocalists and inspiring speakers that help inform and encourage ladies to make a most memorable day. The featured guests for the luncheon will be the dozen or so especially selected craft vendors who will delight those attending with their creative and useful wares. Since shopping is an actual part of the program the doors will open to accommodate the shopping at 10:30 a.m. The actual program will begin at the usual time of 11:50 a.m. The special music guest for the day is Kent Weiland. Conaley Visneski is the guest speaker for October. Her talk is "Her Barbie Doll Dream Made a Quick Change." She includes in her talk "how God changes your story to give you His best." Reservations were required before Oct. 22. Call Bobbie Jo at 570-748-8708 for info.
-- RSVP's are needed quickly... American Legion Auxiliary Unit 623 invites Veterans to be honored at a buffet-style breakfast for the Veteran and one guest at the Beech Creek American Legion, 68 Wynn Ave., Beech Creek. The breakfast is Sunday, Nov. 8, from 7-11 a.m. Please RSVP by Oct. 30 to Sharon Miller at (717) 870-7574.
-- The Nittany Valley Fellowship of Churches will hold its annual Light the Night event from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Walker Township Park. The free family event will feature games, treat bags for kids, hot dogs, hot chocolate, cider and more. Kids are invited to dress in non-scary costumes.
The Nittany Valley Fellowship consists of several churches of various denominations in the Nittany Valley working together to help people in need in their communities.
-- The Lock Haven High School Class of 1955 will be having their monthly luncheon at noon at Fox's Restaurant. All classmates and guests are invited.
-- Celebrate spooky season with the Bald Eagle State Park naturalists with a walk and talk about bats at 6 p.m. We will be discussing bat species in Pa., their role in our ecosystem and threats to bat populations. We will also take a leisurely walk on nearby trails where we will hopefully spot some bats in the sky! Meet at Pavilion 5 on Skyline Drive for the program that runs from 6-7 p.m.
-- Join the Bald Eagle State Park naturalist at 7:30 p.m., as we try to communicate with birds of the night! After learning about owl adaptations and owls of Pennsylvania we will try to hear owls in the park. Please bring a flashlight. Meet at Pavilion 5 on Skyline Drive for the program that runs from 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 29:
-- Milesburg Lions Club Bingo, every Thursday evening, 6:45 p.m., at 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.
-- Journey Bank will welcome nationally recognized speaker and former NBA player Chris Herren to the Journey Bank Community Arts Center in Williamsport for a free community presentation focused on substance use prevention, recovery, mental health and the importance of making positive choices. The event is free and open to the public and is designed for anyone interested in learning more about prevention, recovery and ways to support individuals and families facing these challenges. Parents and families, young people, educators and youth-serving professionals, first responders, health and human-service professionals, community leaders, people in recovery and those supporting a loved one through recovery are among those who may benefit from attending.
Attendees are encouraged to arrive early for a Community Resource Event from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Local resource organizations will have informational tables set up in the lobby at the Journey Bank Community Arts Center.
The resource event will provide an opportunity for attendees to talk directly with local organizations, learn about programs and services available in the community and find resources for individuals and families affected by substance use, mental health and related challenges.
From 7:30-9 p.m. is the Herren presentation: Following opening remarks and a short introductory video, Chris Herren will deliver his presentation. There will also be a Q&A when Chris concludes the presentation. The event is free and open to the public.
Saturday, Oct. 31:
-- New Hope Lutheran Church in Spring Mills will have a free clothing give-away at the church from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Clothing, coats, boots, shoes, household and kitchen items, books, children's games and toys and more will be available. Everything is free, unless you'd like to make a monetary donation to the church for the items you select.
-- Howard Halloween Parade begins at 5 p.m. Those participating should arrive early at the Howard fire hall so not to be late for parade start. After the parade trick or treating in Howard will be from 6-8 p.m. Residents who are prepared with treats should turn their porch and outside lights on for safety.
-- Trick or Treat at Howard United Methodist Church from 6-8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 31. Candy, walking tacos and beverages will be handed out. In addition, there will be a fun craft to make and take home. All are welcome to attend on this Halloween night. The church is located on 144 W. Main St. in Howard.
-- Beech Creek Wesleyan Church will host Trunk or Treat from 5-7 p.m. at the church. There will be lots of cars decorated and stocked with candy to give out to each trick or treater. There will also be free glow necklaces, hot dogs, snacks, drinks, popcorn and activities.