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Holly Mart Bazaar
LOCK HAVEN -- The annual Holy Spirit Parish Holly Mart Bazaar will take place on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Sunday, Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the handicap accessible Lock Haven Catholic School gym, 311 W. Water St., Lock Haven.
Among the many attractions, Holly Mart will again offer fantastic themed baskets, a silent auction, new-to-you booth, crafts for the kids and delicious food from the kitchen, along with homemade soups to eat-in or take-out.
There will be a cash raffle with the drawing taking place on Sunday at the end of the event at 1 p.m.
And that seasonal celebrity, Santa Claus, will be making a one-time appearance at Holly Mart on Sunday, Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Reserve your bus seat
HUNTER RUN -- The Cheerful Workers group of Faith Chapel United Methodist Church is sponsoring a bus trip to the Grove City Outlet Center on Saturday, Nov. 7, departing the Howard Elementary School at 7 a.m. and returning to Howard around 8 p.m. If you'd like to go along, reserve your seat before Oct. 5. There needs to be at least 40-50 people sign up to go for the trip to happen. The cost will be around $50-$55 per person. For info or to reserve your seat, call Susan at 570-367-0356 or Sue at 814-625-2132.
Holiday Bazaar
SPRING MILLS -- New Hope Lutheran Church will have their annual Craft Show and Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the church, 119 Cobblestone Ct., Spring Mills. If you'd like to be a craft vendor for the event, please contact Linda promptly at 814-574-2142.
Books, Clothing
and Food Offered
SNYDERTOWN -- St. Mark Lutheran Church in Snydertown is holding a Free Book Fair and Costless Closet on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event offers free books and media, puzzles, games, cd's, and also gently used clothing of all sizes. Donations of books and cd's will be accepted, but no encyclopedias. Please bring unexpired food items or monetary donations for the local food banks. Various foods and baked goods will also be available for purchase at the church. Doors open at 9 a.m. Sorry, no early sales! Call 814-383-4882 for info.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
MILL HALL -- The Prayer Shawl Ministry at the Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church, 111 Main St., Mill Hall is gearing up for their annual Knit N' Run with the Susquehanna Valley Big Twins Motorcycle Club on Saturday, Oct. 3. The cyclist will be joining the needleworkers for a brunch beginning at 10 a.m. and you're invited to come to the church to meet both the needleworkers and the cyclist as we share food and fellowship together before they head out to deliver the items.
The needleworkers have made countless items (lap robes, afghans, prayer shawls, hats, quilts and more) that are given to patients in area hospitals and nursing homes.
The next PSM meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 7, beginning at noon. A light lunch is always provided (free of charge) to those who attend our PSM meetings.
The Prayer Shawl Ministry relies on monetary donations as well as yarn donations. Whether it be new skeins of yarn or partially used skeins, we can use it as long as it is clean and smoke-free. Yarn donations can be left under the ramp at the rear of the building or by calling Pastor Susan at the church office at 570-726-4112.
Music at the Advent
MOOSE RUN -- The Advent Historical Society announces an upcoming live concert event at the Advent Church, 1303 Moose Run Road, Bellefonte, on Sunday, Oct. 4. The upcoming Octoberfest performance will feature The Little German Band from State College. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m. and the show starts at 2 p.m. The concert will be followed by an apple cider and doughnut reception.
This event is free, open to the public and is suitable for all ages. Donations are accepted
towards the preservation and upkeep of the historic site.
For more information and updates, visit www.adventhistoricalsociety.org or contact Jeffery Watson at 202-550-3408.
St. Paul's Homecoming
SUGAR VALLEY -- Please come out to share fellowship and faith at the Annual St. Paul's EUB Homecoming service to be held on Sunday, Oct. 4, at 2:30 p.m.
St. Paul's is currently the oldest church in Sugar Valley and is also known as the Miller's Church. While the cemetery dates to 1825, and the original church being built in 1830, the current building was constructed in 1879. Located in picturesque Sugar Valley near Logan Mills on West Winter Road, the historical white church will be hosting the Penns Valley Men's Choir with their music and Rev. Arlie Davis (retired pastor from Christ Wesleyan Church in Milton, Pa.) will be sharing the message as our guest speaker. Let's come together to worship in the beautiful autumn season! All are invited, please share this invited with friends and family!
MercyMe Concert
SWISSDALE -- Swissdale United Methodist Church is inviting the community to join them for a special day of fellowship, contemporary music, praise and worship on Saturday, Oct. 24, in State College. The group will attend the MercyMe Live 2026 concert at the Bryce Jordan Center, featuring MercyMe, Jeremy Camp, Tim Timmons and Sam Wesley. The concert begins at 7 p.m.
The cost is $55 per person, which includes the concert ticket and transportation. The church bus will depart from the Swissdale UMC parking lot at 2 p.m., with participants asked to arrive no later than 1:45 p.m.
A planned stop at Hoss's Steak & Seafood House in State College is scheduled for 3 p.m. The cost of the meal is not included in the $55 ticket price.
Reservations are required by Oct. 17. To reserve a seat, contact Denise Shoemaker at (570) 502-8644 by call or text. Payment is due when the reservation is made. Checks or money orders may be made payable to Swissdale United Methodist Church. Other payment options are also available. The group is expected to return to the church at approximately 11:30 p.m.
Walk by Faith
LOCK HAVEN -- Covenant United Methodist Church, 44 W. Main St., Lock Haven, has seen participation in its 2026 Walk by Faith program. Walks will continue during October yet. The walks are enjoyed each Wednesday at 6 p.m. Participants can walk at their own pace, get lots of fresh air and fellowship with one another while enjoying the beauty of God's creation.
Questions can be directed to Fran at 570-263-2084.
Scheduled walks, weather permitting are:
-- Oct. 7, Woodward Township Walkway. Meet at the church to walk across the Jay Street bridge and on the walkway and back.
-- Oct. 14, Walk on the levee. Meet at the church.
-- Oct. 21, Riverview Park, Woodward Township. Meet at the park.
Soup Sale
MILL HALL -- Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church, 111 Main St., Mill Hall, is having a drive through vegetable beef soup sale on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 9 a.m. until sold out. The soup will be $9 per quart and is available by pre-order by calling the church at 570-726-4112. Leave a message including your name and how many quarts you would like, then come on Oct. 10 and get yours brought right to your car window!
Blood Drives
Local churches will be hosting blood drives over the next several weeks. Blood donors of all types are invited to participate. To find a blood drive being held near you visit the American Red Cross website. Walk-ins are welcome, or you may schedule an appointment on the Red Cross website at www.redcrossblood.org.
Blood drives will be held on the following dates:
Oct. 6, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Wingate Faith Church, 111 Runville Road, Bellefonte, behind the Sheetz in Wingate.
Free Clothing
SPRING MILLS -- New Hope Lutheran Church will be giving away free clothing and more on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Donations (of good, clean and working items) are being accepted beginning on Oct. 10 and will be sorted and organized Oct. 26-30, so volunteers are needed to help with sorting on those days.
In addition to clothing and accessories, there will be shoes, boots, household items, children's toys, books and more. Everything is free! (Monetary gifts can be given to the church if you'd like.)
Call Brittany at 814-470-1510 to volunteer or for donation drop off information.
Food Bank open
MILESBURG -- Milesburg Food Bank is open from 1-3 p.m on Tuesday, Oct. 6. This food distribution is held the first Tuesday of each month at the Milesburg Presbyterian Church.