The Faith Centre located in Bellefonte, PA is a great place to find some things at a great price, and also a great place to volunteer!
They have lots of areas in which you can volunteer, and you can do it as much or as little as you want to. They also have a food pantry and thrift store so if you or someone you know is in need of food, clothing, books, toys, and many other items, please check them out!
For more info, check out their website here.
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Don’t let your young child miss out on nature! Bring them out to this interactive program designed for children aged 3-5 years old. Activities will include a variety of basic crafts, stories, short walks and nature games which could take place inside or outside. Dress for the weather! This is the 3rd program of a four month winter series! It will be held on the 4th Wednesday of each month through March. Pre-registration is required for each month by calling the Park Office.
Meet at the Environmental Learning Center, Bald Eagle State Park, 149 Main Park Rd. Howard, PA
February 23, 2011 10:00 AM -11:30 AM
March- 23, 2011 10:00 AM -11:30 AM
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Central PA’s Best Family Value, the State College Spikes, has announced the date for the club’s annual winter family carnival event known as SpikesFest.
SpikesFest 2011 presented by WTAJ, Your News Leader, will take place Saturday, February 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Penn State Multi-Sport Facility, located adjacent to the Bryce Jordan Center. Parking and admission are both free.
Now in its fifth year, SpikesFest is a giant indoor baseball carnival for individual fans and families, featuring free autograph sessions, prizes, inflatable games, kids activities, appearances by Ike the Spike, the Nookie Monster, Bob the Baseball Dog, the Pirate Parrott and other mascots, youth player and coaching clinics, unique experiences and much more.
Fans attending this year’s event will also have the first opportunity to meet new Spikes’ manager Dave Turgeon, who was announced as the club’s skipper in December. Turgeon will be in attendance to meet and greet fans, sign autographs and participate in fan Q&A sessions.
Also appearing will be 2008 Spikes infielder and Pirates’ minor league prospect Matt Hague. Other player and special guest appearances will be announced in the coming weeks.
The Spikes will also once again hold a silent auction of sports memorabilia and entertainment experiences with all proceeds to benefit Coaches vs. Cancer. Over the first four SpikesFest events, the club has helped to raise several thousand dollars for Coaches vs. Cancer, a nation-wide collaboration between the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC).
“SpikesFest has come to be recognized by the community as a perfect opportunity for individuals and families to escape the cabin fever that sets in during the winter months here in Central PA and start to think about summer and the upcoming start of baseball season,” said Spikes General Manager Jason Dambach. “We’re proud of what this event has become and are planning to make it even more fun than it already is.”
Fans can keep up to date on all SpikesFest activities by visiting StateCollegeSpikes.com.
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Not local to State College? There’s links on the website for other local banks.
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Consignment sales and thrift shops are a great way to save some money and still get a great product. One of my favorite places to check for something I need before I go out and buy it is CentrePeace.
CentrePeace Used Household and Furniture Outlet has sofas, chairs, dinettes, coffee and end tables, lamps, appliances, dishes, TV’s, sporting goods, linens, toys, knick-knacks, etc.–all at bargain prices.
CentrePeace received the 2001 Pennsylvania Waste Watcher Award for outstanding recycling efforts. CentrePeace collects over 70 tons of furniture and miscellaneous household items each year, keeping it out of the landfill and making it available at low cost to the community.
Project Restore- Centre County inmates learn valuable job, time management and socialization skills through working at our Used Household and Furniture Outlet Sale. The inmate volunteers are also required to complete the classes “Creative Non- Violent Conflict Resolution” and “Breaking Barriers” in which they learn to appreciate others’ points of view, assume responsibility for mistakes and identify and replace destructive patterns of behavior with positive ones.
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Angel Food Ministries is a non-profit, non-denominational organization dedicated to providing food relief and financial support to communities throughout the United States. The program began in 1994 with 34 families in Monroe, Georgia (between Atlanta and Athens), and has grown to serve hundreds of thousands of families every month across 45 states. Angel Food Ministries crosses denominational lines and has spread the good news of the gospel of Christ through salvation tracts that are placed in each food order.
Angel Food is available in a quantity that can fit into a medium-sized box at $30 per unit. Each month’s menu is different than the previous month and consists of both fresh and frozen items with an average retail value of approximately $60. Comparison shopping has been done across the country in various communities using a wide range of retail grocery stores and has resulted in the same food items costing from between $42 and $78.
To find a location near you click here.
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Meals on Wheels is a great way to volunteer as little or as much as you can. There’s lots of different ways you can help out, you can click here to view them. Also, if you know someone that might be interested in receiving help from Meals on Wheels, you can click here to see the eligibility requirements.
The award-winning State College Area Meals on Wheels program has served more than a million meals since it was founded in 1971. A staff of three and an army of volunteers prepare, package, and deliver the food to clients throughout the State College School District.
Meals on Wheels delivers food to qualified, homebound individuals every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between 10:45 am and 12:15 pm. Each client receives one hot meal and a bag supper meal on a delivery day.
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Over the next couple weeks, I’m planning to post some local info for all of you that’s free or cheap to either help out you or someone you know. This area has lots of great free things to do, see, and help the locals out, so I want to share them with you. If you have any ideas, please feel free to email them to me at admin@saveitsomewhere.com
Founded in 1984, A Woman’s Concern: Pregnancy Resource Clinic is a locally organized and funded outreach. The clinic provides a variety of free services and programs to meet the needs of its clients and of the community. Our Free and Confidential Services Include:
This center does not perform or refer for abortion
The center is located in State College, PA. For more info, check out here.
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We provide access to free primary and preventive medical and dental care to residents of the county that meet certain eligibility criteria. In addition, we provide referrals to specialists as necessary and make referrals to other social services for which our patients might qualify. From the moment a neighbor enters our front door to the end of their visit, they are treated with respect and dignity.
We provide medical and dental care, case management and necessary medications at no cost to qualified uninsured residents of Centre County. Physicians, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, social workers and other licensed clinicians volunteer their time to provide care to our patients.
Who does CVIM serve? CVIM provides services to residents of Centre County who have no other access to health care and whose household income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty level.
Please contact CVIM at 814.231.4043 to make an appointment or to see if you qualify for services, or check out the website here.
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Women’s Health Clinic Hosting Free ‘Pink Parties’ for Breast Cancer
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Tapestry Family Planning is inviting area women to free Pink Parties in October. Each office, located in Bellefonte, Huntingdon, Lock Haven, and Philipsburg, will be hosting a Pink Party. The events will include Q&A with medical staff, free clinical breast exams, free mammogram referrals, education on self breast exam, refreshments, a raffle, and more. Participants are welcome to come in at any time during the Pink Parties. RSVP is preferred, but not required.
The Pink Party dates are:
· Wed., Oct. 13, 3:00-6:00pm at 220 North Front St. in Philipsburg, 814-342-6992
· Mon., Oct. 18, 3:00-6:00pm at 240 Match Factory Place in Bellefonte, 814-355-2762
· Tues., Oct. 19, 3:00-6:00pm at 1231 Warm Springs Ave. in Huntingdon, 814-643-5364
· Thurs., Oct. 21, 3:00-7:00pm at 112 West Main St. in Lock Haven, 570-748-6237
A special event for Cervical Cancer Awareness Month in January will also be announced during the Pink Parties.
Tapestry Family Planning is a non-profit organization that provides family planning, sexual health, women’s health, and community education services for Central Pennsylvania. Their goal is to provide each patient with a comfortable place to obtain high-quality, low-cost healthcare.
For more information about the Pink Parties or Tapestry Family Planning, please visit www.tapestryofhealth.com, call the nearest office, or contact the Outreach Coordinator, Natalie Ferrigno, at 814-355-2762 Ext. 1408.
Contact:
Tapestry Family Planning and Health Services
240 Match Factory Place
Bellefonte, PA 16823
814-355-2762
www.tapestryofhealth.com
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Hi, my name's April, I live in PA with my adorable son and boyfriend of 11 years. Just like many other families around us, we're trying to save money to be able to enjoy all of the little things in life. I started this blog in 2009 in hopes to keep myself focused, and help a few friends and family members...I quickly learned how many people want to learn how to be frugal! So, follow my blog to stay up to date on coupons, sales, and freebies!
