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Libraries exhibit '100 Years of the Pulitzers: Celebrating our Humanity'
The Penn State University Libraries’ new exhibit opening today (Dec. 12) commemorates the centennial anniversary of the Pulitzer Prize. Featuring Pulitzer-related materials from the University Libraries’ arts and humanities collections, “100 Years of the P... 		Penn State University – Pattee-Paterno Libraries
University Park, PA
Fri 7/28/17 - Wed 8/30/17
Special Event: General, Community Event, Education, For the Family
“ABC: An Abecedarium from the 15th to the 21st Century,” a Penn State University Libraries Exhibit
The exhibit explores typography, calligraphy and the re-imaging of letters throughout history.Located in the Eberly Family Special Collections Library in the Paterno Library. For more information or for questions about accommodations provided for this exhi... 		Penn State University – Pattee-Paterno Libraries
University Park, PA
Fri 7/28/17 - Sun 9/10/17
Special Event: Children, Education, Extreme Sports
August BOOT CAMP for KIDS
August 05 – BOOT CAMP for KIDS – A summer day camp of military instruction designed for children ages 08 to 13. Participants are assigned to platoons attending to three training stations staffed by prior service soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines. A t... 		Pennsylvania Military Museum
Boalsburg, PA
Fri 7/28/17
Sat 7/29/17
Sun 7/30/17
Special Event: Community Event
LGBTQA Friday Night Live
This is a poetry, music and open mic night for the LGBTQA community and allies. 		Webster's Bookstore Cafe
State College, PA
Fri 7/28/17 at 7pm
Special Event: Animals, Children, For the Family
Pennsylvania Certified Organic's FarmFest
Please join us for PCO’s 6th Annual FarmFest, Pennsylvania’s premier organic festival.. At FarmFest you will find an amazing array of festivities from educational workshops and inspiring speakers to great organic food, regional and national exhibitors feat... 		Grange Park – Grange Fairgrounds
Centre Hall, PA
Fri 7/28/17 at 9:30am-10:30pm
Sat 7/29/17 at 9am-8pm
Special Event: Animals, Nature
Raptors!
What are some birds of prey in Pennsylvania? How do we track how far they migrate? Where are some hot spots to view them? Join guest speaker Dan Brauning from the PA Game Commission as we jump into the shoes of a game commissioner and find out the answers ... 		Kettle Creek State Park
Renovo, PA
Fri 7/28/17 at 8pm-9pm
Special Event: Animals, Nature
Snakes of Pennsylvania
Join the park naturalist as we learn about some Pennsylvania snakes, both poisonous and non-poisonous, and also learn to appreciate the role they have in nature. Topics will include the myths that have come up, diets, habitat, and more. Meet at the Natur... 		Kettle Creek State Park
Renovo, PA
Fri 7/28/17 at 3:30pm-4:30pm
Special Event: Food/Tasting
State College Homebrew Club presents The Art and Science of Beer
State College Homebrew Club presents a series of talks on"The Art and Science of Beer." The first will feature India Pale Ales (IPAs) and is aimed at both craft beer enthusiasts and anyone interested in finding out more about Home Brewing. State College Ho... 		The State Theatre
State College, PA
Fri 7/28/17 at 7pm-10pm
Special Event: History/Science, For the Family, Antiques
Visit the Centre Furnace Mansion
The Mansion, which served as the ironmaster’s residence for Centre Furnace, has been restored and furnished to reflect the period of residency (1842-1891) of ironmaster Moses Thompson and his family. In 1855, Moses Thompson and business partner James Irvin... 		Centre Furnace Mansion
State College, PA
Fri 7/28/17 at 1pm-4pm
Sun 7/30/17 at 1pm-4pm
Wed 8/2/17 at 1pm-4pm
Fri 8/4/17 at 1pm-4pm
Sun 8/6/17 at 1pm-4pm
Special Event: History/Science, For the Family, Antiques
Visit the Centre Furnace Mansion
The Mansion, which served as the ironmaster’s residence for Centre Furnace, has been restored and furnished to reflect the period of residency (1842-1891) of ironmaster Moses Thompson and his family. In 1855, Moses Thompson and business partner James Irvin... 		Centre Furnace Mansion
State College, PA
Fri 7/28/17 at 1pm-4pm
Sun 7/30/17 at 1pm-4pm
Wed 8/2/17 at 1pm-4pm
Fri 8/4/17 at 1pm-4pm
Sun 8/6/17 at 1pm-4pm
Special Event: Gaming
Chess Club
Join a game. Learn new tactics. Make new friends. The Chess Club is back! Come to Schlow every Saturday to join people of all ages for games and lesson 		Schlow Centre Region Library
State College, PA
Sat 7/29/17 at 2pm-4pm
Sat 8/5/17 at 2pm-4pm
Sat 8/12/17 at 2pm-4pm
Sat 8/19/17 at 2pm-4pm
Sat 8/26/17 at 2pm-4pm
Special Event: Animals, Nature
Eagles and Ospreys
Does your breath get taken away when you see an eagle or osprey? Then this program is for you. During this program, we will be looking at the adaptations of both these raptors, their historic recovery, their diets, and their range among other topics. Th... 		Ole Bull State Park
Cross Fork, PA
Sat 7/29/17 at 3:30pm-4:30pm
Special Event: Nature
Pennsylvania Black Bears
Join Amy Nabozny, Wildlife Conservation Officer with the PA Game Commission, on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at 2:00 pm for a program on black bears. Our perceptions of this shy and elusive creature are more often based on stories and folklore rather than fact... 		Greenwood Furnace State Park
Huntingdon, PA
Sat 7/29/17 at 2pm-3:30pm
Special Event: Hiking
Ranger John's Hike and Campfire
Come and join Ranger John on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at 6:30 pm for a hike on the Monsell Trail. Following the hike, join John on campsite #19 for a campfire with marshmallows and s'mores! Pet-friendly. The program begins at the Campground wood and ic... 		Greenwood Furnace State Park
Huntingdon, PA
Sat 7/29/17 at 6:30pm-8pm
Special Event: Food/Tasting
Sampling Saturday: Summer Barbecue
Summer barbecues are the classic American outdoor cooking and dining experience. Join Chef Tory for a delicious sampling of his favorite recipes. 		Tait Farm Foods
Centre Hall, PA
Sat 7/29/17 at 2pm-4pm
Special Event: Benefit/Fundraiser, Community Event, Children, For the Family, Health & Wellness/Nutrition
The 5th Annual Flutopia 5k!
Saturday, July 29th at 8:30am you will have the chance to attend the most musical 5k in town! Featuring some of the area's finest musicians stationed throughout the route in the idyllic Tom Tudek Memorial Park, Runners, joggers and walkers will be serenade... 		Tom Tudek Memorial Park
State College, PA
Sat 7/29/17 at 8:30am-10:30am
Special Event: Religious
Halfmoon Christian Fellowship Church
During the months of June, July and August, Halfmoon Christian Fellowship Church will be have new summer hours. Refreshments will be provided 8:30-8:55 AM with the Church service to begin at 9 AM. Children's Church will be provided during the 9 AM Churc... 		Halfmoon Christian Fellowship Church
Port Matilda, PA
Sun 7/30/17 at 9am
Sun 8/6/17 at 9am
Sun 8/13/17 at 9am
Sun 8/20/17 at 9am
Sun 8/27/17 at 9am
Special Event: Nature
Mad About Mushrooms
Join local mushroom expert Bill Russell on Sunday, July 30, at 1:00 pm at the Blacksmith shop as he takes us on a hike to look for mushrooms. Following the hike, he will show some slides on varieties of mushrooms. Bill Russell has been giving mushroom pr... 		Greenwood Furnace State Park
Huntingdon, PA
Sun 7/30/17 at 1pm-2:30pm
Special Event: Religious
New Summer Hours
During the months of June, July and August, Halfmoon Christian Fellowship Church (1776 Halfmoon Valley Road, Port Matilda, PA) will be having NEW summer hours. Refreshments will be provided 8:30-8:55 AM with the Church service to begin at 9 AM. Children... 		Halfmoon Christian Fellowship Church
Port Matilda, PA
Sun 7/30/17 at 9am
Sun 8/6/17 at 9am
Sun 8/13/17 at 9am
Sun 8/20/17 at 9am
Sun 8/27/17 at 9am
Special Event: Community Event
Central PA Civil War Round Table Meeting
Dr. Bruce Venter will speak on "Kill Jeff Davis." The 1864 Union attempt by Judson Kilpatrick and Ulric Dahlgren to free 13,000 prisoners from Richmond. 		Pennsylvania Military Museum
Boalsburg, PA
Tue 8/1/17 at 7pm-9pm
    

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