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BREAKFAST OFFERED
Susquehanna Valley Big Twins Motorcycle Club will host a breakfast on Saturday, Oct. 17, 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.
The cooks at the SVBT Motorcycle Club really know how to feed their patrons. There is a lot of food offered at the breakfasts and the price is fabulous for the whole family.
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
-- Howard Area Lions Food Bank distribution will be on Monday, Oct. 19, 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.
-- Howard Area Lions Bingo will be held on Thursday evening, Oct. 22, at the Beech Creek-Blanchard Fire Company social hall. Doors and the kitchen open at 5:30 p.m., with Bingo starting at 6:30 p.m. Lions Bingo is normally held on the second and fourth Thursday evenings of each month, but that will change in November because of Thanksgiving.
-- 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.
APPLE FEST
Come to Curtin Village for the annual Apple Fest on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Volunteers will press 35 bushels of apples into fresh cider, available for purchase along with homemade bread and apple butter, apple-cider doughnuts, grilled chicken and more.
Vendors, musicians and demonstrators will fill the lawn with activities and old-fashioned fall fun for families of all ages. Festival visitors may also tour the historic C&O caboose and welcome passengers arriving aboard the Apple Harvest Special, sponsored by the Bellefonte Historical Railroad Society. Admission is $5 for visitors ages 11 and older
Apple Fest is presented by the Roland Curtin Foundation, an all-volunteer nonprofit organization. For more information, visit curtinvillage.com or follow the Foundation on Facebook. Donations support the organizational mission to preserve, maintain and interpret Eagle Iron Works and Curtin Village.
BREAKFAST
FOR VETERANS
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 623 invites Veterans to be honored at a buffet-style breakfast on Sunday, Nov. 8. Veterans and their (one) guest may come for breakfast at the American Legion, 68 Wynn Ave., Beech Creek, anytime from 7-11 a.m. Reservations for those attending the breakfast should be made before Oct. 30 by calling Sharon at 717-870-7574.
FIRE NEWS
-- Howard Fire Company's Annual Punkin Chunkin Fall Festival will be held tomorrow, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Bald Eagle State Park. Free admission, free parking, lots of family friendly activities, many craft vendors and lots of good food, and you get to see pumpkins launched into the lake.
-- Walker Township Fire Company will be holding their annual gun raffle on Saturday evening, Oct. 17, at their station in Hublersburg. The raffle runs from 5-11 p.m. Tickets are $10 each. There will be food and DJ music during the event. Must bring photo ID to enter. The fire company is also selling raffle tickets for a Massimo Big Jeep GKD 350 that will be given away during the gun raffle. Tickets for the Jeep are $10 each or 3/$20. See any fire company member to get your tickets today, or stop by the fire station.
-- Millheim Fire Company is taking orders for their sausage and scrapple sale. Salt and pepper sausage will be $5 for a one pound bag. You can get yours either loose or stuffed. The scrapple is offered in a 2-lb. pan for $5. Orders are due by Nov. 6 and can be placed by calling Brittany at 814-470-1510 or the fire station. Sausage pick-up will be on Nov. 20.
The fire company is also selling their gun raffle tickets. Tickets, $10 each or 3/$20, for the April 10, 2027, gun/cash raffle are available by seeing any fire company member.
-- 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!
-- Undine Fire Company is planning a Mega Cash Bingo on Saturday, Nov. 7, beginning at 5 p.m., at Lambert Hall in Bellefonte. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 and are available from any fire company member.
UPCOMING EVENTS
-- Howard United Methodist Church's Food Distribution will be held today, Oct. 16, starting at 5 p.m. Food is given to anyone in need. There is no income requirement. Line-up is after 4 p.m., in the area of Rothrock and Spearing streets. Cars will be released in groups to travel to Black Street, Grove Street and directly to the church. Be courteous of those trying to get in their driveways! For more info call Patti at 814-625-2182.
-- Logan Grange # 109 will have a drive thru Soup Sale on Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. until noon, or until sold out, at the Grange Hall, 122 N. Main St., Pleasant Gap. Soup flavors will be chicken corn noodle, stuffed pepper and ham pot pie. Soup will be $9 per quart. Preorders to be sure you get can be placed by calling Kris at 814-360-5756, by sending an email to logangrange109@gmail.com or by private message on Facebook.
-- Clothing for the Community, a free clothing give-away, will be held this weekend at Bald Eagle Area High School in Wingate. Clothes in all sizes ranging from infants to 3X will be given away. The event will be held on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers have already been working to help sort and organize the items on the tables, and volunteers will also be needed to pack up the items to store them away after the event.
-- On Monday, Oct. 19, 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.
-- New Hope Lutheran Church will be giving away free clothing and more on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations (of good, clean and working items) are now being accepted by leaving them in the church foyer. Items will be sorted and organized Oct. 26-30, so volunteers are needed to help with sorting on those days.
In addition to clothing and accessories, there will be shoes, boots, kitchen and household items, children's toys, books and more. Everything is free! (Monetary gifts can be given to the church if you'd like.) Call Brittany at 814-470-1510 to volunteer or for donation drop off information.
-- Beech Creek Wesleyan Church will host the New Love Center's Mobile Food Pantry on Thursday, Oct. 22, 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.
-- Faith Chapel's Bargains and Blessings Community Closet will be open on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Faith Chapel, 551 Hunter Run Road, Howard. This is the last sale of the year offering gently used, good quality clothing, shoes and accessories for the entire family. 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 Back Porch String Band will have their Country Jam on Sunday, Oct. 25, 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, 111 Runville Road, Bellefonte, will be having a Trunk or Treat on Sunday, Oct. 25, from 5-7 p.m., in the church parking lot. Don't miss the fun! Wingate Faith is located just behind the Sheetz store near Wingate Elementary.
-- Howard's Halloween Parade will be held on Saturday, Oct. 31, beginning promptly at 5 p.m. Those desiring to participate in the parade should arrive at the Howard fire station by 4:45 p.m., so they are not late. Everyone is invited to participate. Pets should be on a leash. Following the parade, Trick or Treating will be from 6-8 p.m. Residents who are prepared to accept trick or treaters should turn their porch and outside lights on for safety measures.
-- Beech Creek Wesleyan Church, 217 Main St., Beech Creek, will host Trunk or Treat on Halloween, Oct. 31, 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. Everyone is welcome.
-- Milesburg Food Bank is open from 1-3 p.m on Tuesday, Nov. 3. This food distribution is held the first Tuesday of each month at the Milesburg Presbyterian Church.
-- Senior Cheer Club will meet on Thursday, Nov. 5, at noon, at the Friendship Community Center in Beech Creek. Anyone 55 years or older is invited to join us. Bring a covered dish to share. Local historians, Joe Bechdel and Lynn Bitner, will be speaking during the meeting about local railroads and local baseball players/teams. The two spoke last month and are coming back in November! For more info on Senior Cheer call Larry at 570-726-6635.
-- Food distribution will be on Thursday, Nov. 5, from 4-6 p.m., at St. John's Lutheran Church, 216 McAllister St., Bellefonte. There aren't any income guidelines but a few questions are asked for those attending for the first time. For more info on these food distributions, call Leilani "Loni" at 814-548-7835.
-- American Legion Auxiliary Unit 623 invites Veterans to be honored at a buffet-style breakfast on Sunday, Nov. 8. Veterans and their (one) guest may come for breakfast at the American Legion, 68 Wynn Ave., Beech Creek, from 7-11 a.m. Reservations should be made before Oct. 30 by calling Sharon at 717-870-7574.
-- The Howard VFW Club will offer an All-you-can-eat monthly brunch on Sunday, Nov. 8. The brunch runs from 10 a.m. until noon and the cost is $12 per person.
Additional Sunday brunches will be held on Dec. 20, Jan. 10 and Feb. 14.
-- New Hope Lutheran Church will have their annual Craft Show and Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the church, 119 Cobblestone Ct., Spring Mills. If you'd like to be a craft vendor for the event, please contact Linda promptly at 814-574-2142.
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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.