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January 26, 2012
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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!

Visit Erica's website today!

Our sponsor, Erica Williams, is a Thirty-One Independent Consultant Director ...

This Week's Calendar:

January 26th through February 1st

Thursday, January 26 - No Name-Calling Storytime

Help stop bullying! This special storytime will focus on the anti-bullying message.
Where: Barnes & Noble - 365 Benner Pike, State College
When: 10:30 AM
Who: 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

Drop by the Children's Department for some educational fun and crafts. This week:  Science Experiment.
Where: Centre County Library - 200 North Allegheny Street, Bellefonte
When: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Who: 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

Activities for elementary-aged children at the library. This week:  Perler Bead Creations. There may be small parts or difficult instructions involved.
Where: Holt Memorial Library - 17 North Front Street, Philipsburg
When: 6:00 PM
Who: 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

Pajama Storytime and Stuffed Animal Sleep Over!
Where: Centre County Library - 200 North Allegheny Street, Bellefonte
When: 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Who: 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!

It's National Puzzle Day! Challenge your kids at Schlow to complete a variety of puzzles.
Where: Schlow Centre Region Library - 211 South Allen Street, State College
When: 11:00 AM
Who: 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

Enjoy the library when school is not in session. This week:  "Bring your Stuffed Animal".
Where: Centre County Library - 200 North Allegheny Street, Bellefonte
When: 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Who: 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

Mothers and Daughters Reading Group Reads Flawless Ruins by Kieryn Nicolas.
Where: Barnes & Noble - 365 Benner Pike, State College
When: 6:30 PM
Who: 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

Your child can build this cool dinosaur and then choose the stickers to make it a cartoon or a realistic dinosaur.
Where: Lowe's - 104 Valley Vista Drive, State College
When: 10:00 AM
Who: 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

Experience stories and songs from around the world presented in their native languages. After the storytime, participate in an art activity.
Where: Schlow Centre Region Library - 211 S Allen Street, State College
When: 11:00 AM
Who: 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!

All day "Kazooing" fun in the Children's Department! Kazoos will be provided but you may BYOK if you wish. You'll be "kazooing" along to some fun favorites during World Stories Alive storytime and you may break out in song throughout the day.
Where: Schlow Centre Region Library - 211 South Allen Street, State College
When: 11:00 AM
Who: 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

Parents need quality time for themselves in order to refresh and recharge. Just as important, children enjoy a journey of discovery and making new friends while sharing time at the Y together. The Y will provide:  Pizza Mia dinner, supervised organized games and activities including swimming, gym games, sports, snacks, bingo, rock climbing, roller skating and more!
Where: YMCA of Centre County - Bellefonte Branch - 125 West High Street, Bellefonte
When: 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 $10
For more info: Visit the YMCA!
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Monday, January 30 - Pre-School Storytime

Stories and crafts especially for children ages 3 - 6 years old. Storytime programs meet Pa Learning Standards for Early Childhood Education.
Where: Centre County Library - 200 North Allegheny Street, Bellefonte
When: 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

Too young for Pre-school? Join your friends at the library where children can play and parents can chat.
Where: Schlow Centre Region Library - 211 South Allen Street, State College
When: 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

Hands on, twenty-minute story program to encourage interaction between parent and child in a group setting.
Where: Schlow Centre Region Library - 211 South Allen Street, State College
When: 9:30 AM
Who: 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

A musical, rhyming adventure through the world of Mother Goose. This program is a form of a baby lap-sit, with the focus being on rhythms, rhymes, music, and interaction between baby and adult.  Mother Goose on the Loose aides in the development of both pre-reading and social skills. The program runs about 30 minutes. Stay after for some fun with friends and educational playthings. Storytime programs meet Pa Learning Standards for Early Childhood Education
Where: Holt Memorial Library - 17 North Front Street, Philipsburg
When: 10:30 AM
Who: 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

Come enjoy stories followed by related activities and interaction with some of your peers. This week: Going to the Birds. Storytime programs meet Pa Learning Standards for Early Childhood Education. 
Where: Holt Memorial Library - 17 N Front Street, Philipsburg
When: 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!

This program aims to instill an awareness of library resources and to foster a love for children's literature.
Where: Schlow Centre Region Library - 211 South Allen Street, State College
When: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Who: 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

Teachers and parents of middle school students will be on hand to offer tours of the Middle School and introduce the benefits of a Friends Middle School education.
Where: State College Friends School - 1900 University Drive, State College
When: 6:00 PM
Who: 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

A program to introduce toddlers to the library and its resources and to encourage interaction with others of the same age.
Where: Schlow Centre Region Library - 211 South Allen Street, State College
When: 9:30 AM
Who: 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

Stories for the "littlest ears". Storytime programs meet Pa Learning Standards for Early Childhood Education.
Where: Centre County Library - 200 North Allegheny Street, Bellefonte
When: 9:30 AM
Who: Ages 0 to 2 years old.
How: Registration not required.
Cost: FREE!
For more info: Call (814) 355-1516.
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Teen Scene:

January 28th through January 29th

Saturday, January 28 - Tween/Teen Saturday Book Club

Join the group to talk about iBoy by Kevin Brooks. What kind of super power would you want? Even if you did not finish it or even start it, come chat about books and more!
Where: Schlow Centre Region Library - 211 South Allen Street, State College
When: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Who: Ages 8 and up.
How: Registration not required.
Cost: FREE!
For more info: Visit SCHLOW!
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Sunday, January 29 - Go Club

The Schlow Library Go Club will meet every Sunday in the Sun Room at Schlow. Those who play Go, want to learn how to play, or are merely curious about the game, are encouraged to attend.
Where: Schlow Centre Region Library - 211 S Allen Street, State College
When: 1:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Who: Open to the public.
How: Registration not required.
Cost: FREE!
For more info: Email schlowgo@gmail.com or visit Schlow!
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Plan Ahead:

February 2nd through February 18th

Thursday, February 2 - Financially Fit Kids

An informative presentation focusing on how communication and education can help children and young adults have a responsible and healthy attitude about finances, spending, saving and planning for the future. The program is designed for parents with children of any age. Children who are 12 and older may attend.
Where: Centre County YMCA - Bellefonte Branch - 125 West High Street, Bellefonte
When: 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

Enjoy a fun-filled day of activities in the snow! Learn new skills, such as ice skating and snowshoeing. Take a walk to look for winter signs of wildlife, then take a cross-country ski trip. Try to make a snow sculpture and enjoy sled riding. Make a sled out of boxes and see how it works. Let's see if you can play ice mini golf and ice bowling. Curling will also be available for you to try. Food vendors will be available and the environmental learning center will be open for you to warm up. Most events will take place at Boat Launch #1 or near the Environmental Learning Center. 
Where: Black Moshannon State Park - 4216 Beaver Road, Philipsburg
When: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Who: 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

Do you ever gaze into the night sky and wonder about the mysteries of the universe? What is our place within the solar system and the Milky Way galaxy? What planets exist beyond Earth? Families and other folks are welcome to head out to Shaver's Creek for an evening of space exploration. Astronomer Jason Young, a Penn State graduate student and an expert on the night sky, will be at Shaver's Creek that evening, with his telescope. Explore the stars, make your own comet, and learn about the moon and the sun. Pack yourself in winter layers-- for stargazing and working outside! If the night is cloudy, the fun continues inside with the indoor planetarium. Hope to see you there!
Where: Shaver's Creek Environmental Center - 3400 Discovery Road, Petersburg
When: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Who: 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

Dads, take your daughter to the Bellefonte Family YMCA for a Daddy/Daughter Dance! Grandfather, Uncle, or another special person in your daughter's life is welcome to bring her as well. There will be a DJ, games, and refreshments.
Where: YMCA of Centre County - Bellefonte Branch - 125 West High Street, Bellefonte
When: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Who: 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

Kick off the State College Spikes 2012 season! Spikes fans of all ages will enjoy games and entertainment, autograph sessions, celebrity appearances, arts and crafts, performances by local entertainment groups, door prizes, ticket specials, a visit from Ike the Spike, the Nittany Bank Nookie Monster and Bob the Baseball Dog among others, and much more! During the event, you may stop by the silent auction tables and bid on autographed sports memorabilia and other collectibles. All proceeds from the silent auction benefit the American Cancer Society and Penn State's "Coaches vs. Cancer" Foundation.
Where: Penn State Multi-Sport Indoor Facility (directly beside the Bryce Jordan Center)
When: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Who: 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

You are cordially invited to attend the State College YMCA Daddy/Daughter Valentine's Dance. Enjoy a special afternoon of dancing, crafts and sweet treats!
Where: Ramada Inn - 1450 S Atherton Street, State College
When: 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Who: 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

Two morning programs are offered for families with children entering preschool or Kindergarten through Middle School:  Children ages 3 to 7, accompanied by a parent, are invited to enjoy indoor games, crafts and other activities at State College Friends School at 1900 University Drive, while parents tour the school and learn more about the K-8th grade program.  Parents of preschoolers are welcome to visit Friends Schoolhouse (preschool) at 611 University Drive.
Where: State College Friends School - 1900 University Drive, State College and Friends Schoolhouse - 611 East Prospect Avenue, State College
When: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Who: 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

A night to remember! Front and Centre Productions is excited to announce what it hopes to become an annual event in Philipsburg. All fathers and “Daddy’s Little Girls” of all ages are cordially invited to a first-ever Father-Daughter Dance on Saturday, February 18, 2012 in the elegant Philips Hotel Ballroom. This semi-formal event will include a DJ for dancing, refreshments, photographs, and a keepsake souvenir. This Father-Daughter Dance is an excellent way to begin or continue the journey between a father and his daughter(s). This could be the beginning of a new adventure for all fathers and their "princesses".
Where: The Philips Hotel Ballroom - 200 East Presqueisle Street, Philipsburg
When: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Who: 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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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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