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HALLOWEEN IN HOWARD
-- 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. in the borough. Residents who are prepared to accept trick or treaters should turn their porch and outside lights on for safety measures. When you run out of treats, turn your porch lights off.
-- Howard United Methodist Church is having a Halloween Party on Saturday, Oct 31, beginning at 6 p.m. The party will be in the Howard United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. There will be Trick or Treating from 6-8 p.m. Come for candy, walking tacos and beverages. 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.
HOWARD POTTERY
Howard Civic Club members will be outside the Howard post office tomorrow, Oct. 24, selling their collection of Howard Pottery. Civic club members will be there from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Come see the pottery pieces and take them home with you! They make great Christmas gifts! You may also contact Linda Hanley to see more Howard Pottery items, too.
GRANGE SOUP
Logan Grange # 109 will have a Drive-thru Soup Sale on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. until noon, or until sold out.
Flavors will be chicken corn noodle, ham pot pie and white chicken chili. Soups are $9 per quart and can be pre-ordered by calling 814-360-5756 or by sending a private message to their Facebook.
Walk-in sales will be accommodated while supplies last.
The Logan Grange hall is located at 122 N. Main St. in Pleasant Gap.
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
-- 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
-- Faith Chapel's Bargains and Blessings Community Closet will be open tomorrow, 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, so you can get two bags of clothing for the price of one! Bargains and Blessings will be 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. There are also some Halloween costumes that might interest you!
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.
-- On Monday, Oct. 26, 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, 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.
-- Wingate Faith Church is having a pot pie sale on Monday, Nov. 9. This is the last pot pie sale until next spring, so stock up! The pot pie comes in freezable containers in both ham or chicken flavors. Samples of homemade bread are also provided. The pot pie sells for $9 a quart and is available for pickup at the church beginning at 4 p.m. until sold out. Come early if you haven't pre-ordered beforehand.
Call Janette at 814-360-0893 to pre-order yours today.
Wingate Faith Church is located at 111 Runville Road, Bellefonte, which is just behind the Sheetz store and next to Wingate Elementary.
-- 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.