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Welcome new members DeVaughn Williams, David and Bonnie Bentz and Ralph Harnishfeger! Here are our upcoming events for the rest of the year. Mark your calendars: — Oct. 7: Spaghetti dinner takeout fundraiser at the Sons and Daughters of Italy, 5-7 p.m. Tickets, $10, are available from board members and at the Heisey Museum. — Oct. 11: Roadside Research: America 250 Edition by Joby Topper from 2-4 p.m. at the Poorman Gallery. — Nov. 22: Billy Raymond Readers Theater — Dec. 13: Holiday Open House From the Collection By Kathy Arndt Prime Researcher Last month’s ...

Penn State Extension offers workshop on plant-based diet

STATE COLLEGE — Penn State Extension invites you to learn how to eat and cook a balanced, delicious plant-based diet during an in-person workshop. “Let’s Cook Plant-Based” will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. on Oct. 6, at the Special Services Building, 151 Standing Stone Lane, State College. Plant-based meals provide an opportunity to explore new flavors and recipes that highlight fruits, vegetables, whole grains and protein foods from plants (including beans, lentils, nuts, seeds and soy products). This hands-on cooking class will explore different ways to eat a balanced, ...

Dining with Diabetes Class offered by Penn State Extension beginning Nov. 2

MILL HALL — November is Diabetes Awareness Month! Take steps toward better health by registering for an in-person workshop or live webinar and receive a 50% discount.Explore healthier food choices that can help you or a loved one better manage Type 2 diabetes. Learn to set goals and plan daily physical activity. The workshop includes four classes plus one follow-up. Classes will take place on Mondays, Nov. 2, 9, 16 and 23 with a follow-up class on Monday, Jan. 11. Each class will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Penn State Extension-Clinton County, 47 Cooperation Lane, Mill ...

A 21-year-old Fortnite pro gives out computers to young gamers and plans for more through a new fund

NEW YORK (AP) — After dropping out in eighth grade to pursue esports, Cody Conrod wants to help others enter the increasingly expensive world of professional gaming. The 21-year-old competitive Fortnite player, better known as Clix to his more than 8 million Twitch followers, already provides hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of gaming equipment through an annual holiday giveaway. Through his new holding company, launched Thursday, he is formalizing those efforts into the Dr3amin Access Fund. Fortnite, one of the world’s most popular video games, features ...

Here’s why experts say now is an ideal time to protect yourself from flu

It’s October and time for flu shots. Medical experts urge getting a flu vaccination soon, before influenza starts spreading widely — and to get up to date on protection against other fall respiratory viruses, too. Updated COVID-19 shots are available now, plus shots for people especially ...