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Authentic Navajo taco sale
MILL HALL -- Living Faith Ministries, 7175 Nittany Valley Drive, Mill Hall, will host a Southwest Authentic Navajo Taco Sale.
All proceeds will help a local family bring their deceased brother's remains to Howard, Pa. from Houston, Texas. The benefit will start at 10:30 a.m. and will continue while supplies last. The cost is $10 for a large taco and drink, $3 for a large fried bread with honey.
Pay it forward
MILL HALL -- Hosted at Cedar Heights Brethren in Chruch Church in Mill Hall along Route 64, Pay it Forward Exchange/Giveaway has been holding a yearly event for 10 years, giving away kids' clothing, shoes, toys, books, gear and more to area families.
This year's event will be on Oct. 1. To celebrate the 10th birthday of Pay it Forward, a party is planned complete with an inflatable slide, activities, food, and, of course, the clothing and gear giveaway.
Pre-event donations of gently used kids' clothing may be dropped off at Avenue 209, the Lock Haven YMCA or Cedar Heights Brethren in Christ Church (under the carport).
All area families are welcome to join at no cost. Visit the organizations Facebook page or call 570-726-3490 to learn more.
Proclaiming His word
HOWARD -- Curtin United Methodist Church, 305 Curtin Village Road, Howard, will host "Proclaiming His Word" with Gwen Mouliert on Friday, Sept. 16, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 17, at 9:20 a.m. and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Sept. 18, at 8 a.m.
Gwen is a celebrated speaker, author, and teacher. For over 30 years she has ministered across North America, Europe and Africa.
Gwen uses a blend of sound practical biblical teaching, along with humorous life-lessons. She has a passion to equip believers in finding hope and restoration through the redemptive work of Jesus Christ.
There will be no babysitting available. For more information, please call Priscilla at 814-355-9588.
Prayer shawl ministry
MILL HALL -- The Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 7, at noon with a complimentary lunch. All skill levels are welcome to join. If you would like to learn to knit or crochet, there are people available to teach you. Yarn is being funded by the Clinton County Community Foundation.
The 9th Annual Knit N Run will be on Saturday, Oct. 1, at 10 a.m. at the church. This is a partnership between the Prayer Shawl Ministry and the Susquehanna Valley Big Twins Motorcycle Club to distribute the handmade items to area nursing homes and to the Geisinger Neo-Natal Unit in Danville. The public is invited to come see all the items made in the previous year and to socialize with the needleworkers and the Big Twins members. Please park in the rear of the church.
The ministry meets at Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church, 111 Main St., Mill Hall. All denominations are welcome to come and fellowship. Any questions, contact the church at 570-726-4112.
Basket raffle,
car show
FLEMINGTON -- Flemington First Church of Christ will hold its Second Annual Kerry Clausen Basket Raffle and Classic Car Show on Sunday, Sept. 18, from 12 to 5 p.m. A rain date is planned for Sunday, Sept. 25, from 12 to 5 p.m.
There will be a basket raffle, classic cars to view, food and Kidz@Heart will perform live.
Proceeds will benefit Rachel Ellis.
Recycling help
YARNELL -- Yarnell United Methodist Church would like your help in recycling. The church is collecting plastic bags that will be recycled and made into a bench for the church yard.
Through Trex Recycling, the church team needs to collect more than 500 pounds of plastic (that's about 40,500 plastic bags) in a six-month span then Trex will donate a high-performance composite bench to the church.
Plastic bags and film of all sizes can be collected, but it must be kept clean and dry.
So, grab a large plastic bag and fill it up with your grocery bags, dry cleaning bags, Ziploc bags of all sizes, bread bags (turn inside out to dump out the bread crumbs), plastic wrap taken from cases of water, toilet paper and paper towels, shrink wrap and bubble wrap. Once your bag is filled it can be dropped off to Donna who lives near the Yarnell UM Church. Call Donna first at 814-880-9450 to make arrangements so that she can collect your bags and place them in a dry area.
Community Care Auction
BELLEFONTE -- Interfaith Human Services will host its Third Annual Community Care Auction online. Bidding will open on Sept. 6 at 9 a.m. and closes on Sept. 11 at 9 p.m.
This online auction includes travel accommodations, fine art, gift certificates for local businesses, collectibles, handmade items, and more. All proceeds from the auction benefit the programs of Interfaith Human Services.
There is a fee for those who purchase items with a credit card.
To view the auction visit https://www.interfaithhumanservices.org/auction/
Family sing-along
DUNNSTOWN -- The Dunnstown United Methodist Church will hold a family sing-along on Sept. 21 at 6:30 p.m. Everyone that loves singing good Christian songs is invited to come and participate with members. The first songs played will be for the younger participants in case the parents wish to cut out early.
Country style dinner
WILLIAMSPORT -- Immaculate Conception Parish Center, 5973 Jacks Hollow Road, Williamsport, will hold a country style ham and turkey dinner on Labor Day, Sept. 5, from noon to 6 p.m.
In addition to the dinner there will be French fries, funnel cakes, pies and ice cream available on the ground along with small games and Bingo.
The church will also have a variety of homemade jams and jellies, fudge and candy for sale in the Summer Kitchen.
Ticket prices are $12 for adults; $5 for children ages 4-12; children 3 and under free. Take out costs $12 and are available after 1 p.m.
Soup Sale and Luncheon
HOWARD -- The Howard United Methodist Church will sponsor a community soup sale on Thursday, Sept. 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eat in or take out.
Pre-orders for quarts of soup should be made by Sunday prior to the luncheon. Contact Patti Long at 814-625-2182.
Soup comes in freezable containers and the cost is $7 for lunch or quarts of soup.
Proceeds from soup sales are designated towards local missions in the area. Invite a friend, come for lunch and enjoy a time of good food and fellowship while supporting a worthy cause.
Howard United Methodist Church is located at 144 W. Main St., Howard.