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Trombone Concert
HOWARD -- Howard United Methodist Church will host the Penn State Trombones in a mini-concert at 9 a.m. on Sunday, April 27. The Penn State musical students will be playing during the church service this Sunday. Come hear the students playing and drop a few dollars into their trombone case to encourage them and to help with their expenses.
Cemetery clean-up
HOWARD -- Fairview Cemetery will be holding clean-up efforts at the cemetery grounds in early May. All decorations that you'd want to save from the grave sites should be removed before May 1.
Memorial services will be held at the Fairview Cemetery on Sunday, May 18, beginning at 2 p.m.
Fairview Church (and the adjoining cemetery) is located at the intersection of Fairview Road, Bullit Run Road and Curtin Hollow in Boggs Township, rural Howard.
Bedding donations needed
McELHATTAN -- The Pathway to Christ Church is taking donations in support of Sleep in Heavenly Peace in Lock Haven. The church is collecting twin size sheet sets, twin mattress covers (must have zipper), pillows, blankets and throws. Drop off will be at Pathway To Christ Church, 502 McElhattan Drive, McElhattan. Drop off times will vary so please contact BJ at bpeters388@comcast.net for times or if you have any questions. The items are being collected during the month of April.
Church yard sale
FLEMINGTON -- Flemington First Church of Christ will hold their annual yard sale on Friday, May 2, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on Saturday, May 3, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Bible Study
LOCK HAVEN -- God's Eternal Life Church at 30 Woodward Ave., Lock Haven, is holding weekly Bible studies each Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. The topic will be Thru the Bible Word for Word. Please feel free to join. Church services are held on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. All are welcome. Pastor Dean Williams can be reached at 570-748-3700.
Turkey Supper
SUGAR VALLEY -- Sugar Valley Church of the Brethren will hold a Take-out Only Turkey Supper on May 17 from 4-6 p.m., or until sold out. The meal will feature roasted turkey, filling, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, corn, cranberry sauce, rolls and homemade desserts. The cost will be a donation of your choosing. The proceeds will benefit Missions. To reserve take-out meals or for more info call Kim at 570-725-3767. (Originally this meal was set for May 3, but because of unfortunate circumstances, the meal has been rescheduled and will now be held on May 17. Please mark your calendar of the date change.)
Lunch and Bake Sale
FLEMINGTON -- St. Luke's United Church of Christ in Flemington will be holding a Lunch and Bake Sale during the Flemington Town Wide Yard Sale on Saturday, May 3, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. St. Luke's kitchen will be serving soup, sandwiches, St. Luke's walking tacos and desserts. Food will be available for eat in or take out.
Holy Moments
MILL HALL -- Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church is continuing their Holy Moments in History series on May 7. Retired history teacher Mike Palischak leads the free program. Mike has chosen Teddy Roosevelt as his topic of historical individuals who influenced our country through their faith. Come learn all about Teddy Roosevelt at 10 a.m. in the church sanctuary. Afterwards, stay for a coffee/tea and fellowship time. The public is encouraged to ask Mike questions and to share their thoughts during and after the Holy Moments hour. This is the last seminar for this year, but we look forward to having Mike return next spring for more Holy Moments in History. Bald Eagle UP Church is located at 111 Main St., Mill Hall, with plenty of free parking to the rear of the church.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Meeting
MILL HALL -- Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church will hold their monthly Prayer Shawl Ministry meeting on May 7 beginning at noon. The public is invited to come to the church to see all of the beautifully handcrafted items that the PSM needleworkers have produced over the last month. More needleworkers, those who crochet or knit, are invited to join the PSM group.
Lunch is provided. Donations of yarn and money are needed and accepted at the church for the needleworkers to continue their talent of creating beautiful pieces that are then donated to those in need.
Grief Support
LOCK HAVEN -- Community Grief Support is a new opportunity for men and women to gather and seek help together. The next meeting will be on May 13. The group will meet the second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 6-7 p.m. in the lounge of Covenant United Methodist Church, 44-46 W. Main St., Lock Haven.
The support group is free, confidential and open to anyone. There is no work book to follow and no end date. It is designed to become an established, long-term program.
Sharon Gensib and Pamela Brauchli are the facilitators. They will open each session but the discussion will go where the group takes it.
Yarnell Community Center
YARNELL -- The Yarnell Church owns and rents out the Yarnell Community Center for small gatherings and parties. The former school building turned community center is very nicely renovated, has an open kitchen and floor plan and can seat about 100 people. The cost to rent the building is $75 per day. Jack Miller is the rental coordinator for the Yarnell Community Center. Jack has a new phone number that should now be used. To contact Jack Miller dial 814-280-0524.
Fellowship Corner Room
MILL HALL -- New Hope Fellowship has added a Fellowship Corner Room to its church at 6436 Nittany Valley Drive, Mill Hall. The Fellowship Corner Room is available for your parties, receptions, showers and other small gathering events. The room will seat 60-70 comfortably and offers tables, cushioned chairs, stoves, microwaves, a refrigerator and plenty of counter space and outside parking. Monetary donations are appreciated but are not required for you to use the Fellowship Corner Room. Contact New Hope Fellowship at 570-755-1450 for info.