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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. The church fellowship hall is filled with lots of items that have been donated. Come browse and get what you need!
In addition to clothing and accessories, there are shoes, boots, household items, bedding, 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 for info. Volunteers are needed to help pack up the leftover items on Saturday afternoon! Come to help if you can!
Coats and Clothing Giveaway
RENOVO -- The annual Zion Lutheran Church's Coats 4 Kids winter coats and clothing giveaway will take place this Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, from 3-6 p.m., at Zion Lutheran Church, 1100 Huron Avenue, Renovo. We will also provide Halloween treats to each child.
Last year, over 50 FREE coats with hats, gloves and scarves were given to our community kids, and we expect similar numbers this year. Contact Pastor Rinker via Facebook message or by cell phone at 570-295-6598 with any questions. Please spread the word for those needing winter apparel to come out!
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Clothing Giveaway
BELLEFONTE -- Light of the World's free clothing giveaway will be held on Friday, Nov. 6, from 2-5 p.m., and on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. until noon at St. John's United Church of Christ, 145 W. Linn St., Bellefonte. Clothing, coats, shoes, socks, scarves, gloves, hats and more are available for all ages. Everything is free.
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.
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.
St. James' Annual Bazaar
RAUCHTOWN -- St. James Lutheran Church will have its Annual Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the church along Route 880 and Middle Road in Rauchtown.
There will be a White elephant sale, crafts, holiday and everyday items, along with a bake sale of homemade pies, cakes, cookies, brownies, fudge and much more! Lunch foods will be available, namely homemade soups by the quart or pint, hamburger BBQ, hot sausage sandwiches, hot dogs and more!
Soup and Bake Sale
JERSEY SHORE -- Soup and a Bake Sale will be held on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 11 a,m. - 3 p.m., at the First United Methodist Church, 236 S. Main St., Jersey Shore. Please use the back door entrance. Homemade soups, macaroni and cheese, baked beans, hot dogs and fall desserts will be available for sale. There will also be fun crafts for the kids, too!
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 until spring!
Veteran's Day Dinner
WINGATE -- Wingate Faith Church is planning a Veteran's Day Dinner on Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 5-7 p.m. In honor of Veteran's Day and to celebrate our country's freedoms because of our veterans, any veteran attending this public dinner will eat for free! The meal will be a Lasagna Dinner, and includes salad, a roll, drink and dessert for $10 for those 13 and older; $5 for ages 6-12 and younger kiddos eat free! Proceeds from the meal will benefit Keystone Family Alliance.
For more info about Wingate Faith Church and the activities there, call Janette at 814-883-0893.
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.
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.
Food Pantry open Nov. 11
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.