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Hymn sing

DUNNSTOWN -- The Dunnstown United Methodist Church will have a Hymn Sing on Oct. 19 at 6 p.m.

Everyone who loves hymn singing is welcome. Come sing the favorite songs of those attending, and get the chance to ask for your favorite to be sung.

Game Night

LOCK HAVEN -- The next monthly Game Night at Great Island Presbyterian Church, 12 W. Water St., Lock Haven, will be held on Thursday, Oct. 13 from 6-8 p.m. All ages welcome. Games and cards will be available or bring your favorite to share. Game nights are held monthly on the second Thursday of the month.

Soup sale

LOCK HAVEN -- Great Island Presbyterian Church, 12 W. Water St., Lock Haven, will hold a soup sale on Oct. 14 and 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day.

Soups available will be ham and bean, vegetable and chicken corn for $7 a quart. Proceeds to benefit "Sleep in Heavenly Peace."

Fall fair

FLEMINGTON -- St. Luke's United Church of Christ, 1175 W. 4th St., Flemington, will be holding its Fall Fair on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

There will be an inside yard sale, fudge sale, bake sale, vendors and a basket raffle table. Sandwiches and homemade soups will be served for lunch. The public is invited to come out and see all the interesting goods that will be offered.

Winter clothing giveaway

BEECH CREEK -- Laurel Run United Methodist Church, 2899 Laurel Run Road, Beech Creek, will hold a winter clothing giveaway on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The event will feature winter coats, boots, shoes, clothes and accessories for the whole family. Refreshments will be provided.

Call Paula at 814-359-3459 for questions.

Flaming Foliage sale

RENOVO -- First Renovo United Methodist Church, 125 7th St., will hold a Flaming Foliage Sale on Saturday, Oct. 15, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Foods featured will be sloppy joes, hot dogs, apple dumplings, soft drinks and coffee.

There will be no second Monday dinner.

Chicken BBQ

McELHATTAN -- McElhattan United Methodist Church will be having a drive-thru chicken bar-b-q on Oct. 8 beginning at 11 a.m. Meal includes 1/2 chicken, baked beans, macaroni salad and pumpkin pie for dessert. Suggested donation is $12.

Bargains and Blessings

HOWARD -- Bargains and Blessings Community Closet will hold its final clothing sale of the season on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the fellowship hall of Faith Chapel United Methodist Church. The church is located at 551 Hunter Run Road, Howard, and the indoor sale will be held rain or shine. Enter through the side door off the lower parking lot. Bargains and Blessings is an outreach mission of Faith Chapel that serves the Blanchard, Beech Creek, Howard and surrounding areas. Gently used clothing, shoes and accessories are priced at $5 for a bag full, cash only. Sizes range from infant to 3X. Visit the church's Facebook page for more info at www.Facebook.com/faithchapelumc or call 814-574-6481.

Yard-n-Bake Sale

HOWARD -- Curtin United Methodist Church, 305 Curtin Village Road, Howard, will hold a fall Yard and Bake Sale on Friday, Oct. 14, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Yummy treats, pies, homemade soups, hot dogs, sloppy joes and yard sale items will be available. Stop in to say hello, check out the bargains and grab a bite to eat. For more information please contact: Larry Beahm @ 814-355-9588 or Diane Grieb @ 814-769-0017.

Winter Clothing Giveaway

BEECH CREEK – Laurel Run United Methodist Church will have a winter clothing giveaway on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Winter coats, boots, shoes, clothes and accessories for the whole family will be available. Refreshments will also be provided. The church is located at 2899 Laurel Run Road, Beech Creek. Call Paula at 814-359-3459 for more info.

Soup Sale and Luncheon

HOWARD -- Howard United Methodist Church, 144 W. Main St., Howard, will sponsor a community soup sale on Oct. 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eat in or take out. Dine-in lunch includes soup, rolls, dessert, beverage; cost is $7 for lunch or for a take out quart of soup (vegetable beef, ham and bean, chicken corn, chicken noodle). Pre-orders for quarts of soup should be made by the Sunday prior to luncheon. Contact Patti Long at 814-625-2182. Soup comes in freezable containers.

Proceeds from soup sales are designated to local missions in the area.

Spaghetti Dinner

FLEMINGTON -- Flemington First Church of Christ will host a Spaghetti Dinner on Friday, Oct. 21, from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Donation only, proceeds will benefit the youth group. Meal includes spaghetti, tossed salad, sliced bread, applesauce and dessert. Dine in or takeouts are available by calling the church at 570-726-8009.

Spaghetti Dinner

BELLEFONTE -- Trinity United Methodist Church, 128 W. Howard St., Bellefonte, will host a spaghetti dinner by take-out only on Oct. 22 from 4-6:30 p.m. The cost is a donation. Visit www.trinitybellefonte.com or call 814-355-9425 for more info.

Fall bazaar

RAUCHTOWN -- St. James Lutheran Church, 3242 Middle Road, Rauchtown, will hold its annual Fall Bazaar on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.

The general public can purchase a hot lunch, homemade soups, baked goods, holiday crafts and an assortment of items from their white elephant table. There's something for everyone.

St. James Lutheran Church also invites you to attend their regular worship service each Sunday at 10 a.m. All are welcome. The church is located at the intersection of Middle Road and Route 880 in Rauchtown.

Daddy/Daughter

Costume Dance

BELLEFONTE -- An Alice in Wonderland Costume Dance will be held on Oct. 29, from 6-8 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 128 W. Howard St., Bellefonte. Space is limited and tickets should be reserved by visiting http://www/trinitybellefonte. com or by calling 814-355-9425. Please bring a donation of an item for Pets Come First.

Ladies dinner

MILL HALL -- Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church, 111 Main St., Mill Hall, will hold its ladies dinner on Nov. 3 at 6 p.m. The dinner is held by the men of the church.

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