BARGAINS & BLESSINGS

Faith Chapel United Methodist Church will have their “Bargains & Blessings” Community Store open tomorrow, Aug. 6, at the church from 9 a.m. until noon.

Generally the items are taken out into the community in a big cargo trailer, but since this is the last event for the summer, all items will be available for purchase at the church which is located at 551 Hunter Run Road, Howard. You’ll turn off Route 150 near Bald Eagle State Park.

There is an abundance of quality clothing, shoes and accessories that the store and church volunteers would love to sell. There are over 20 racks and six tables of clothing that will be offered at discounted prices. Fill a bag for just $5 at this sale.

The thrift store is open to all comers, regardless of income.

Take the stress out of Back to School Shopping by visiting the Bargains & Blessings Community Store at Faith Chapel Church tomorrow morning. Items range in size from infants to 3X.

All profits from Bargains & Blessings benefit outreach and the local community.

CRUISIN’ FOR COLTON

It’s once again time for (Jimmy & Teri) Holsinger’s Automotive Repair’s annual Hot Rod Poker Run and this year the proceeds will benefit a baby boy named Colton and his family who live in Bellefonte.

The Poker Run will be held on Aug. 6 at the Milesburg Legion grounds. Registration for the run starts at 10 a.m. and will be $15. The poker run ride begins at noon and usually takes about two hours as you draw your cards at each stop along the ride before returning to the Legion Grounds for winners announcements.

All day long at the Legion grounds there will be family fun. A Chinese auction, flea market, swap meet and a dunk tank featuring Centre County Sheriff Sampsel and State Representative Stephanie Borowicz are just some of the happenings planned for the day. Food vendors are still needed and there’s room for more flea market and craft vendors to set up.

Colton is an 11-month-old baby boy who has already had to have multiple heart surgeries. Proceeds from Holsinger’s 9th Annual Poker Run will go directly to Colton and his parents to help with their travel expenses for doctor and hospital visits and for his medical expenses.

So, bring your classic car, your hot rod, or the family car and go Cruisin’ for Colton tomorrow!

Call Teri at 814-867-1023 for more details and please keep little Colton in your prayers!

TWIN KISS

Twin Kiss Restaurant along Route 150 in Howard Township will be helping the Bald Eagle Area volleyball team out tomorrow by donating 20% of their food and ice cream sales to the volleyball booster club.

Stop by the Twin Kiss on Saturday, Aug. 6, from noon to 8 p.m. to get your favorite food or treat yourself to ice cream all while helping the girls volleyball team, too!

GOLFERS NEEDED

Walker Township Fire Company in Hublersburg is having a Golf Tournament at Belle Springs Golf Course on Friday, Aug. 12. Golfers and sponsors are needed to support the fire company’s fundraising efforts.

Registration for the golf tourney starts at 7 a.m. with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. for the 4-person scramble. Cost is $80 per golfer and includes your meal. There will be door prizes and auction gifts awarded, too. Registration must be done before Aug. 10 by contacting Matt Brungard (814-360-0935) or Chloe Roan (814-482-8071) for an application to be emailed to you.

Sponsors are needed for the Second Annual Golf Tournament. Sponsorships for a “hole” green fee will be $175. A cart path sponsorship will be $75.

Monetary donations and volunteers are needed at Walker Township Fire Company. Now is the time to step up and contribute. Checks (tax-deductible to you) can be mailed to the fire company at P.O. Box 110, Mingoville, PA 16856.

REUNIONS PLANNED

Bald Eagle Area Class of 1961 will hold their reunion on Saturday, Aug. 6, at the T-A Truck Stop (at Exit 158 on I-80) near Milesburg. The meeting begins at 5 p.m. and supper is at 6 p.m. All classmates and their guests are invited to attend. For more info you may call Sam Gates at 814-355-2448 or Bonnie Fisher at 607-242-7846.

Schenck Family Reunion will be held on Saturday, Aug. 13, at Bald Eagle State Park in Schenck’s Grove, Howard. Lunch will be at noon and the business meeting starts at 2 p.m. Music will be provided by the Lomison Family band. Call Barb at 570-748-8631 or email [email protected] for info.

The Meckley family will hold their annual reunion on Labor Day at Bald Eagle State Park. Bring a covered dish and your own tablecloth to use. The meal begins at noon followed by the business meeting and games. Call Pam at 814-404-4598 for more details.

The Express provides a listing of Reunions in each Saturday edition of the newspaper as well.

CONCERTS CONTINUE

The Lamar Lighthouse Camp will feature the Lore Family, on Sunday evening, Aug. 7, beginning at 7 p.m. The summer concert series at the Lamar Lighthouse Camp will feature live music each Sunday evening through mid-September. The concerts are free and a love offering is taken.

The Miller’s will be singing and entertaining at Lamar Campground on Aug. 14.

Brothers in Grace will be providing the concert on Aug. 21 and New Journey will perform on Aug. 28.

CURTIN MANSION TOURS

The Roland Curtin Foundation (RCF) will be providing tours of the historic grounds on the second and fourth Sunday’s of each month through the end of October. Monetary donations of your choosing are certainly appreciated when you visit the historic grounds.

On Saturday, Aug. 13, RCF will host a “Come Home to Curtin” reunion for the public to meet families who once lived at Curtin or worked at the Eagle Iron Works. The day will include storytelling, fun games, photo opportunities with great backdrops from the past, genealogy assistance and much more.

Looking ahead to October, the RCF is planning an iron festival to celebrate traditional crafts and activities that once would have happened at Curtin. Check the Curtin Village Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/CurtinVillage for additional info or contact Sue at 570-220-9290 for details.

RAFFLE TICKETS

Tickets are on sale for several upcoming raffles that are being planned.

Central Bald Eagle Fish and Game Association will have their gun and cash drawing from noon to 5 p.m. on Sept. 17 at the old school house in Mount Eagle. Tickets are $10 each. Call Leo “Tom” Bomboy at 814-280-2961 or Buck at 814-280-2959 for more info.

Walker Townshp Fire Company in Hublersburg will have a cash drawing on Sept. 17 from 5-10 p.m. Tickets are $10 for cash prizes ranging from $100 to $500. Must have photo ID and ticket stub to enter. No minors permitted. DJ will provide music during the event. Call 814-360-0935 for ticket info.

Citizen’s Hook and Ladder in Milesburg will have their gun drawing on Oct. 8. Tickets are $10 each.

Howard Fire Company’s gun raffle will be held on Nov. 12 from noon to 5 p.m. at the fire hall. Call Josh at 814-571-5849 for more info.

Millheim Fire Company spring 2023 raffle tickets are now being sold. Grand prize is $10,000.

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Howard Happenings is written and compiled by Tammy Coakley who can be reached by email at [email protected] or by telephone at 814-625-2684.