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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 were required by Oct. 17. For info., contact Denise Shoemaker at (570) 502-8644 by call or text.
Clothing Center Open
FLEMINGTON -- Flemington First Church of Christ's Clothing Center will be open every Tuesday from 1-3 p.m. For more information call Dyann Shilling at 570-263-2726.
Pumpkin Rolls and Peanuts
LOCK HAVEN -- The First Church of Christ in Lock Haven is selling freshly made salted and unsalted peanuts in one pound packages for $8 and large-sized, freshly made pumpkin rolls for $13 for plain and $14 for those having nuts. You can call 570-748-3519 or Barb at 570-660-0233 to get yours!
Pathway News
MCELHATTAN --Pathway to Christ Church has Bible Study every Tuesday night from 6:30-7:30 p.m., in the social hall at Pathway to Christ Church, 502 McElhattan Drive, McElhattan. Everyone is welcome to come and study the word and share good fellowship together.
If you'd like more info about activities at the church or volunteering with the members, send an email to BJ at bpeters388@comcast.net.
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.
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 anytime now by leaving them in the church foyer. Items 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.
Bargains & Blessings
HOWARD -- Faith Chapel Church in Hunter Run is having their Bargains and Blessings final sale of the year on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Faith Chapel's Fellowship Hall, 551 Hunter Run Road, Howard.
Clothing is available in all sizes, from infants to 3X. Shoes and accessories are also offered. The cost is just $5 for a bag full of items.
Bargains and Blessings is an outreach of Faith Chapel United Methodist Church, serving the Beech Creek, Blanchard, Howard and surrounding areas. For more info on events at Faith Chapel, follow the church at their Facebook page, faithchapelumc.
Walk by Faith
LOCK HAVEN -- Participants from Covenant United Methodist Church, 44 W. Main St., Lock Haven, are enjoying the Walk by Faith program each Wednesday at 6 p.m. You are invited to join the walks before they end. Walk at your own pace and get fresh air while fellowshiping with one another while enjoying the beauty of God's creation. Questions can be directed to Fran at 570-263-2084.
The last scheduled walk will be on Oct. 28 at Woodward Township Walkway. Meet at the church to walk across the Jay Street bridge and on the walkway and back.
Holy Spirit Parish 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.
Santa Claus will be making a one-time appearance at Holly Mart on Sunday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Food Pantry open Oct. 28
MILL HALL -- St. Paul Food Pantry, 6220 Nittany Valley Drive, Mill Hall, (1 mile north of the I-80 interchange on Route 64), is open the second and fourth Wednesday of every month from 9 to 11 a.m. No documentation is required. You may call the church at 570-748-7932 or 570-726-7460. People may call these numbers at any time for any type of assistance they may need.
Fall Fair
FLEMINGTON -- St. Luke's United Church of Christ in Flemington will be holding its Fall Fair on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The fair will feature a HUGE yard sale, bake sale, fudge sale, delicious cakes and desserts, homemade soups (sold by bowl or quart) and sandwiches. Soups to be sold will be vegetable beef or chicken corn. Lunch will be served in the Fellowship Hall. Soups may also be purchased for take-out at $8/quart. Take-out orders may be placed by calling the church office before Oct. 31 at 570-748-5741 and leave a message with your order. There will also be outside vendors and a raffle table during the Fall Fair.
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. 27, from 12-5:30 p.m., at Watermarke Church, Zion Road, Bellefonte.
Nov. 2, from 1-6 p.m., at Tri County Church, Main St., Mill Hall.
Nov. 5, from 12:30-6 p.m., at Centre Church in Pleasant Gap.
Food Bank open
MILESBURG -- Milesburg Food Bank is open from 1-3 p.m on Tuesday, Nov. 3. This food distribution is held the first Tuesday of each month at the Milesburg Presbyterian Church.
Food distribution
BELLEFONTE -- Food distribution will be on Thursday, Nov. 5, from 4-6 p.m., at St. John's Lutheran Church, 216 McAllister St., Bellefonte. There aren't any income guidelines but a few questions are asked for those attending for the first time. For more info on these food distributions, call Leilani "Loni" at 814-548-7835.
Veterans Day Prayer Service
JERSEY SHORE -- The 23rd Annual Veteran's Day Prayer for America service will be held Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m., at the Jersey Shore Presbyterian Church, 235 S. Main St., Jersey Shore. The service features the Jersey Shore Honor Guard, the Fair Play Brass, scripture readings, prayers, patriotic hymns and recognition of the fallen. Pastor Max Furman will speak about "Faded, But Not Forgotten." Join us as we say "thank you" to God for our Veterans, our freedom and our country. More information can be found on our website, www.jspresby.com.
Bus trip to Grove City
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, there are still some seats available. 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.
Pot Pie Sale
WINGATE -- On Monday, Nov. 9, Wingate Faith Church will hold a pot pie sale. The pot pie comes in both ham or chicken flavors and also comes with samples of homemade bread. The pot pie sells for $9 a quart and is available for pickup at the church beginning at 4 p.m. on the sale dates, until sold out. Come early if you haven't pre-ordered beforehand. It's best to pre-order your quarts of pot pie by calling Janette at 814-883-0893.
Wingate Faith Church is located at 111 Runville Road, Bellefonte, which is just behind the Sheetz store and next to Wingate Elementary.
This is the last pot pie sale until next March, so stock up to make sure you have enough to last!
Helping Hands
LOCK HAVEN -- Helping Hands will be open on Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 6-7:30 p.m., at the United Evangelical Lutheran Church, behind Kentucky Fried Chicken, in Lock Haven. Helping Hands provides free cleaning supplies and personal hygiene items to low income families and seniors in the Lock Haven and surrounding area. Helping Hands is usually open the third Wednesday of each month. For more information about the Helping Hands program, call Kelly at 272-209-5912.