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Christmas Bazaar
JERSEY SHORE -- St. John Lutheran Church, 229 S. Broad St., Jersey Shore, will hold its annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 10, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.
The general public can purchase a hot lunch, deluxe homemade cookie trays, holiday crafts, fresh Christmas evergreen centerpieces and an assortment of items from their white elephant table. There's something for everyone.
Santa is expected to make an appearance between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
St. John Lutheran Church also invites you to attend their regular worship service each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome.
Covenant Choir offers
public concert
LOCK HAVEN -- The Covenant United Methodist Church Holiday Concert is offered to the public Sunday, Dec. 11, at 3 p.m. in the sanctuary at 44 W. Main St.
The concert will feature anthems by the choir and instrumental music by a variety of musicians.
Refreshments will be served following the concert.
Another musical opportunity at the church is an evening of caroling to shut-ins, Friday, Dec. 9, at 6 p.m. Warm drinks and snacks will follow.
Craft show
FLEMINGTON -- Flemington First Church of Christ, 714 Canal St., will hold a craft show and soup sale on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in its heated gymnasium. Come shop and enter your name for several door prizes. There will be kids' crafts and Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there from noon to 2 p.m.
Pancakes with Santa
AVIS -- Avis United Methodist Church will offer free pancakes with Santa on Dec. 10, from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Everyone is invited to come for breakfast, meet Santa and to hear the story of Christmas, the birthday of Jesus Christ our Savior. The church is located at 215 Prospect Ave., Avis.
New Year's Day Dinner
MILL HALL -- Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church, 111 Main St., Mill Hall, will hold a New Year's sauerkraut dinner on New Year's Day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. This complimentary dinner is take-out only. Menu is sauerkraut, pork, hot dogs, mashed potatoes and dessert. There is no charge and everyone is welcome. Guests are asked to enter through the alley and someone will bring your dinner to you.
Christmas Eve Service
MILL HALL -- Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church, 111 Main St., Mill Hall, will hold a Christmas Eve candle light service at 7:30 p.m. Various people will share their talent, scripture will be read and the evening will end with singing Silent Night with candle light only.
Hanging of the Greens
MILL HALL -- Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church, 111 Main St., Mill Hall, will hold its Hanging of the Greens service on Dec. 4 beginning at 10:30 a.m.
The church's sanctuary will be completely bare and members will decorate it during the service, explaining each item brought forward to the altar and why they use those items. The items will then be placed in their appropriate place around the sanctuary.
The church is handicap accessible and all are welcome.
Free Santa photos
HOWARD -- Howard United Methodist Church will be hosting Santa and Mrs. Claus at the church on Saturday, Dec. 10, from 10 a.m. until noon. Parents are invited to bring their children to visit with Santa and to take photos for free!
Each child will receive a small gift from Santa during the event. For questions call 814-625-2362. The church is located at 144 W. Main St., Howard.
Candle walk
MARSH CREEK -- Marsh Creek Brethren in Christ Church is planning to "rekindle" a tradition that was started some 72 years ago at the church. Cora Buckwalter began the annual Christmas candle walk with all the young ladies of the church. You are invited to join us for a Reproduction of a Traditional Christmas Candle Walk that will be held on Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. The church is located at 417 Summit Hill Road, Howard, and is handicapped accessible. Call Pastor Dan Longmore at 814-625-3544 for more details or directions to the church.
Tree lighting
WINGATE -- You are invited to come and make memories at the Second Annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration on Dec. 3! The tree is already in position on the front lawn of Bald Eagle Valley Community Church in Wingate, behind the Milesburg Sheetz store, 111 Runville Rd., Bellefonte.
There will be free snacks, drinks and children's games beginning at 6 p.m. Attendees will gather around the decorated Christmas tree for the official tree lighting and carols at 7 p.m.
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, Dec. 8, 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.
Sing alongs
MILL HALL -- Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church, 111 Main St., Mill Hall, holds sing-alongs the second and fourth Fridays of each month. Each runs from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the church sanctuary and features old favorites. The public is invited. Songbooks are provided with Kay Bossert leading and Pam Blesh playing the piano.
Coffee club
FLEMINGTON -- Flemington First Church of Christ, 714 Canal St., holds Coffee Club every Thursday from 8:30 to 10 a.m.