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Looking Ahead and Moving Forward
My Mantra for 2012
Much has transpired in the last few months in Happy Valley, both good and bad. And isn't that pretty much how life goes? One of my goals for this year is to simply look ahead and move forward. Sounds pretty simple, right? If we have our heads turned back so that we are constantly focusing on what has already transpired, it makes it almost impossible to move forward without eventually hitting a wall.
So let us move forward with this week's edition of fabulous events and opportunities to ...
Treasure Buddies
The Buddies Are Back! January 31st!
Disney’s talking canine superstars are back in “Treasure Buddies,” their 6th all-new adventure. This latest story is told from the perspective of the Buddies’ newest friend, a mischievous Egyptian monkey named Babi. As Babi tells us, more than 40 years ago, a young archaeologist named Thomas Howard, travelled to Egypt with his dog Digger to search for the lost necklace of Cleocatra. They managed to discover half of an artifact, the Bronze of Bastet, but their find triggered a booby-trapped cave-in, which they barely escaped. Forty years later, Thomas ...
Inaugural Season to be Held This Spring
Registration to Start February 2nd, 2012
Girls on the Run of Happy Valley is finally here! After much hard work for nearly two years by a dedicated council of seven women, GOTR of Happy Valley is ready to host their Inaugural Season this March.
Here's what you should know about the program: Girls on the Run is a developmentally focused youth sport program focused on the cognitive, emotional, and social growth of girls between the ages of 8 and 13. The program combines life-changing lessons and physical fitness and culminates in the girls running a ...
New Prints for Spring from Thirty One Gifts
And a Fantastic February Customer Special!
The February special from Thirty One Gifts gives you the opportunity to get 31% off one item for every $31 you spend! Just in time for you to get some new and refreshing prints for Spring! So many uses, so many styles, what are you waiting for? Contact Erica today to learn more about Thirty One's improved hostess booking incentives and modified hostess benefits that allow endless possibilities when you host your own party!
Our sponsor, Erica Williams, is a Thirty-One Independent Consultant Director ...Thursday, January 26 - No Name-Calling Storytime
Where: Barnes & Noble - 365 Benner Pike, State CollegeWhen: 10:30 AMWho: Open to the public.How: Registration not required.Cost: FREE!For more info: Visit B & N!
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Thursday, January 26 - After School Adventures
Where: Centre County Library - 200 North Allegheny Street, BellefonteWhen: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PMWho: Children ages K - 5th grade.How: Registration not required.Cost: FREE!For more info: Call (814) 355-1516.
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Thursday, January 26 - Elementary Programs
Where: Holt Memorial Library - 17 North Front Street, PhilipsburgWhen: 6:00 PMWho: Ages Kindergarten through Sixth grade.How: Registration not required.Cost: FREE!For more info: Call (814) 342-1987.
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Thursday, January 26 - Family Overnight
Where: Centre County Library - 200 North Allegheny Street, BellefonteWhen: 6:30 PM - 7:15 PMWho: Open to the public.How: Registration not required.Cost: FREE!For more info: Call (814) 355-1516
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Friday, January 27 - No School Day Activity: National Puzzle Day!
Where: Schlow Centre Region Library - 211 South Allen Street, State CollegeWhen: 11:00 AMWho: Open to the public.How: No registration required.Cost: FREE!For more info: Visit Schlow!
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Friday, January 27 - School's Out Program
Where: Centre County Library - 200 North Allegheny Street, BellefonteWhen: 2:00 PM - 2:45 PMWho: Open to the public.How: Registration not required.Cost: FREE!For more info: Call (814) 355-1516.
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Friday, January 27 - Mothers and Daughters Reading Group
Where: Barnes & Noble - 365 Benner Pike, State CollegeWhen: 6:30 PMWho: Open to the public.How: Registration not required.Cost: FREE!For more info: Visit B & N!
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Saturday, January 28 - Lowe's Build and Grow Clinic
Where: Lowe's - 104 Valley Vista Drive, State CollegeWhen: 10:00 AMWho: Open to the public.How: Limited to the first 50 children who register. Children must be supervised.Cost: FREE!For more info: Visit Lowe's Build and Grow!
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Saturday, January 28 - World Stories Alive: Tales in Many Tongues featuring Spanish
Where: Schlow Centre Region Library - 211 S Allen Street, State CollegeWhen: 11:00 AMWho: Designed for children ages 3 - 8 and their families.How: Registration not required.Cost: FREE!For more info: Visit Schlow!
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Saturday, January 28 - National Kazoo Day Fest!
Where: Schlow Centre Region Library - 211 South Allen Street, State CollegeWhen: 11:00 AMWho: Children ages 2 - 7.How: Registration not required.Cost: FREE!For more info: Visit SCHLOW!
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Saturday, January 28 - Parents' Night Out
Where: YMCA of Centre County - Bellefonte Branch - 125 West High Street, BellefonteWhen: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Also February 11, March 24, April 28)Who: For children ages 6 -12.How: Contact Robbie Cunningham at (814) 237-7717 or email rcunningham@ymcaofcentrecounty.org.Cost: Members $8/Non-members $10For more info: Visit the YMCA!
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Monday, January 30 - Pre-School Storytime
Where: Centre County Library - 200 North Allegheny Street, BellefonteWhen: 10:30 AM (Also Tuesdays at 1:30 PM and Wednesdays at 10:30 AM)Who: Children ages 3 - 6 years old.How: Registration not required.Cost: FREE!For more info: Call (814) 355-1516
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Tuesday, January 31 - Toddler Learning Center
Where: Schlow Centre Region Library - 211 South Allen Street, State CollegeWhen: 9:15 AM (and again at 10:30 AM)Who: Children ages 18 months to 3 years.How: Registration is required. Sessions are limited to 12 families.Cost: FREE!For more info: Visit Schlow!
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Tuesday, January 31 - Baby & Me Lapsit
Where: Schlow Centre Region Library - 211 South Allen Street, State CollegeWhen: 9:30 AMWho: Infants ages newborn to 18 months.How: Registration is requested. Space is limited to 20 families. Drop-ins welcome as space permits. Call (814) 235-7817.Cost: FREE!For more info: Visit SCHLOW!
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Tuesday, January 31 - Mother Goose On The Loose
Where: Holt Memorial Library - 17 North Front Street, PhilipsburgWhen: 10:30 AMWho: Children ages 3 and under with a favorite adult.How: Registration not required.Cost: FREE!For more info: Call (814) 342-1987.
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Tuesday, January 31 - Storytime
Where: Holt Memorial Library - 17 N Front Street, PhilipsburgWhen: 10:30 AM (And Thursdays at 2:00 PM)Who: For pre-school aged children 3-6 years with a favorite adult. Some crafts and activities involve parts or directions not suitable for children under 3.How: Registration not required.Cost: FREE!For more info: Call (814) 342-1987.
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Tuesday, January 31 - Threes, Fours, Fives - Stories Alive!
Where: Schlow Centre Region Library - 211 South Allen Street, State CollegeWhen: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AMWho: Children ages 3 - 5.How: Registration is requested. Space is limited to 20 children. Drop-ins welcome as space permits. Call (814) 235-7817.Cost: FREE!For more info: Visit Schlow!
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Tuesday, January 31 - Middle School Open House at State College Friends School
Where: State College Friends School - 1900 University Drive, State CollegeWhen: 6:00 PMWho: Open to the public.How: Registration not required.Cost: FREE!For more info: Call (814) 237-8386 or visit www.scfriends.org.
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Wednesday, February 1 - Nursery Rhyme Toddler Time
Where: Schlow Centre Region Library - 211 South Allen Street, State CollegeWhen: 9:30 AMWho: Designed for ages 18 months to 2 years.How: Registration requested. Space is limited to 20 families. Drop-ins welcome as space permits.Cost: FREE!For more info: Visit Schlow!
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Wednesday, February 1 - Book Baby Storytimes
Where: Centre County Library - 200 North Allegheny Street, BellefonteWhen: 9:30 AMWho: Ages 0 to 2 years old.How: Registration not required.Cost: FREE!For more info: Call (814) 355-1516.
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Saturday, January 28 - Tween/Teen Saturday Book Club
Where: Schlow Centre Region Library - 211 South Allen Street, State CollegeWhen: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PMWho: Ages 8 and up.How: Registration not required.Cost: FREE!For more info: Visit SCHLOW!
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Sunday, January 29 - Go Club
Where: Schlow Centre Region Library - 211 S Allen Street, State CollegeWhen: 1:45 PM - 4:45 PMWho: Open to the public.How: Registration not required.Cost: FREE!For more info: Email schlowgo@gmail.com or visit Schlow!
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Thursday, February 2 - Financially Fit Kids
Where: Centre County YMCA - Bellefonte Branch - 125 West High Street, BellefonteWhen: 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM (Thursday Evenings from 02/02/12 to 02/23/12)Who: Open to the public.How: Registration not required.Cost: Members $5 per family/Non-Members $10 per family.For more info: Visit The YMCA.
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Saturday, February 4 - Fun In The Snow at Black Mo
Where: Black Moshannon State Park - 4216 Beaver Road, PhilipsburgWhen: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PMWho: Open to the public.How: Registration not required.Cost: FREE!For more info: For specific times of events, please contact the park office at (814) 342-5960 or pick up a brochure during your next visit to Black Moshannon State Park. You may also visit DCNR.
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Friday, February 10 - Space Explorers Program
Where: Shaver's Creek Environmental Center - 3400 Discovery Road, PetersburgWhen: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PMWho: Suggested for ages 8 and up.How: To register, please call Shaver's Creek at (814) 863-2000 or email ShaversCreek@outreach.psu.edu.Cost: FREE! for members and $5 for non-members.For more info: Call Shaver's Creek at (814) 863-2000 or email ShaversCreek@outreach.psu.edu.
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Saturday, February 11 - Valentine's Day Daddy/Daughter Dance
Where: YMCA of Centre County - Bellefonte Branch - 125 West High Street, BellefonteWhen: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PMWho: Open to the public.How: Registration not required.Cost: Members $3/person, Non-Members $4/person.For more info: Visit the Y!
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Sunday, February 12 - SpikesFest 2012
Where: Penn State Multi-Sport Indoor Facility (directly beside the Bryce Jordan Center)When: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PMWho: Open to the public.How: Registration not required.Cost: Parking and Admission are FREE!For more info: Call (814) 272-1711 or visit www.statecollegespikes.com.
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Sunday, February 12 - Daddy/Daughter Valentine's Dance
Where: Ramada Inn - 1450 S Atherton Street, State CollegeWhen: 3:30 PM - 5:30 PMWho: Open to the public.How: Preregistration is encouraged either on-line or by stopping by the front desk of the Y.Cost: $3 per person for Members and $4 per person for Non-Members.For more info: Visit The YMCA.
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Saturday, February 18 - Free Winter Play Day And Open House
Where: State College Friends School - 1900 University Drive, State College and Friends Schoolhouse - 611 East Prospect Avenue, State CollegeWhen: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AMWho: Open to the public.How: No registration required. Parent/guardian required to remain on site.Cost: FREE!For more info: Call (814) 237-8386 or visit www.scfriends.org.
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Saturday, February 18 - Inaugural Father-Daughter Dance
Where: The Philips Hotel Ballroom - 200 East Presqueisle Street, PhilipsburgWhen: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PMWho: Open to the public.How: All tickets are reserved in advance of the event. The dance is limited to 125 participants. Order now by calling Front and Centre Productions at (814) 343-1812 or by visiting their web-site HERE!Cost: $10 per person for father and one daughter. Each additional daughter is $5.For more info: Visit Front and Centre Productions.
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Macaroni Goodies
Banana Crumb Cake Muffins
Anyone who knows me, knows that I am not fond of baking. I am one of those..."a little of this, and a little of that" types of gals. I do not like measuring and I REALLY do not like cleaning up the mess I make when I bake. Friends and family would say that I am a pretty good cook, but as soon as it calls for measuring, FORGET IT! UNTIL ... these muffins! Wait until you smell them baking! I can tell you that these are worth the hassle ...
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Birdseed Biscuits
Right after the holidays there is a sort of let down. The doldroms set in. The toys are BOORRING and if you hear the theme song to the Wonder Pets one more time, you may lose your mind. What a great time to gather the kiddos to make the birdies some yummy (and adorable) treats.
What you will need to make around two 2.5 - 3 inch biscuits:
- 3/4 cup of birdseed
- 1 tablespoon flour
- Water
- Cookie cutter
- Oil
- Foil
- Cookie sheet
- Straw
- Ribbon
First, mix together the birdseed ...
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