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Civil War Round Table to meet tonight

The Central PA Civil War Round Table will meet on Tuesday evening, Oct. 6, in the Activities Room of the South Hills School of Business & Technology, 480 Waupelani Drive, State College, beginning at 7 p.m. Ms. Kellie Gormley will speak on “Cease Firing! Life and Death at the Swope Manor.” Ms. Gormley will tell the story behind The Swope Manor, a Gettysburg B & B, about Lt. Pohlman, the Swope family and the many incarnations of their house dating back to the 18th century. She will read many of Pohlman’s eloquent letters sent home from the battlefields and tell the story of the ...

Around the Town

Good Day and Happy Belated 3rd Birthday to Cassidy Marie Boone, of Mackeyville, on Oct. 5! Happy Birthday to Rachel Guenot, of Moshannon! Word of the Day Isthmus — noun — A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas. Quote of the Day “What a pleasure life would be to live if everybody would try to do only half of what he expects others to do.” — William J. J. Boetcker Helping Hands Helping Hands will be open on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 6-7:30 p.m., at the United Evangelical Lutheran Church, behind Kentucky Fried Chicken, in Lock Haven. Helping Hands ...

Alpha Sigma Tau to fundraise for Roads to Peace

PHOTO PROVIDED The sisters of Alpha Sigma Tau will be at the Bell Tower Corner of Lock Haven University for their 24-hour Rock-a-Thon. Sorority members will be in rocking chairs from Oct. 9 at 3 p.m. until Oct. 10 at 3 p.m. collecting donations for our local philanthropy Roads to Peace, and ...

Wayne Township to Host Autumn Adventures on Oct. 24

MCELHATTAN — Fall fun is coming to Wayne Township as the Wayne Township Supervisors and Recreation Committee prepare to host Autumn Adventures on Saturday, Oct. 24, inviting families and community members to enjoy an afternoon of seasonal activities. The free event will feature activities for all ages, including Trunk or Treat Trail-Gating along the path near the ball field complex from 2-4 p.m. Children can visit decorated vehicles and collect treats while enjoying the festive fall atmosphere. After collecting your treats, head to the Visitors Center for Crazy Carnival games ...

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Good Day and Happy Birthday to Carol Gehret, of Mill Hall; and to Dr. Richard Stuempfle, of Lock Haven! Word of the Day Confabulate — verb — To talk together informally; to casually chat. Quote of the Day “Remember, we all stumble. That’s why it’s a comfort to go hand in hand.” — Emily Kimbrough Halloween Party Howard United Methodist Church is having a Halloween Party on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 6-8 p.m. The party will be in the Howard United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Volunteers Needed The Lock Haven Area Shoe Bank is usually open one Saturday a ...

Calendar of Events

MONDAY — Howard Area Lions Food Distribution, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the former Beech Creek Elementary. Bring a sturdy box(es) with you and any empty egg cartons you may 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 ...