EVENT
The State College Farmers' Market opens at 11:30 a.m. This is a growers-only market with lots of fresh, local produce. Located at Locust Lane across from the HUB lawn. The Market will continue (rain or shine) every Friday until November 16. For more information, contact 364.1925 or visit www.statecollegefarmers.com.

PRFORMANCE
Marching Band Concert (SCASD), featuring music from ’07 half-time shows, complete with routines by the dance team and majorettes, 7:30 p.m., North Building auditorium. For more information, call 231.1156 or visit www.scasd.org.

NOV 6
PRFORMANCE
Pentecost, a drama by David Edgar through November 15, opening night November 9 at 8 p.m. at the Playhouse Theatre. Previews on November 6 - 8. For information and tickets, call 863.0255 or visit www.theatre.psu.edu.

CLASS
La Leche League of State College meeting today at 12:30 p.m. at the Weston Community Center at PSU. The class will be on “Nutrition and Thoughts on Weaning.” Contact Paulina at 862.0816 for more information. On November 19 at 7 p.m., a class will be offered at Mount Nittany Medical Center, Conference Rooms 1 and 2, on the “Art of Breastfeeding and Avoiding Difficulties” at 7 p.m. Contact Celeste at 404.7501 for more information.

NOV 7
EVENTS
ClearWater Conservancy Annual Banquet, State College Elks Country Club at 6 p.m. For more information, call 237.0400 or visit www.clearwaterconservancy.org.

Kids Corner, Facilitated, 10 a.m. to noon, today and November 14, 21, 28 and December 5 and 12. This event at the Discovery Room of the Shavers Creek is free, courtesy of Growing Tree Toys, for toddlers/pre-K children and an accompanying adult. Call 863.2000 to pre-register. Self-Guided Kids Corner will take place November 6 and December 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Free Childbirth Education Association Playgroup from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Centre Hall. Join parents of children ages birth to four years for a morning of adult conversation and playtime. Additional Playgroups on November 14, 21, and 28. In addition, there will be a Playgroup meeting at 10 a.m. at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church on November 14. For more information, call 237.4232.

NOV 8
CLASS
21st Century Grandparent Workshop: The Childbirth Education Association hosts this workshop aimed at getting grandparents ready for the arrival of a grandchild. For information, call 237.4232.

NOV 9
PRFORMANCE
Boccatango Ballet Argentino at the Eisenhower Auditorium today at 8 p.m. Experience an evening of work inspired by tango in a performance simmering with sensuality. For more information on this and other events, call 863.0255 or visit www.cpa.psu.edu.

NOV 10
EVENTS
The Arthritis Foundation is seeking runners and walkers to participate in the HealthAmerica Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis on Saturday, November 10 on the Penn State University Campus (start and finish line near Beaver Stadium). The participants don festive holiday costumes, tie jingle bells to their laces and join their neighbors to raise awareness of arthritis, the nation’s leading cause of disability and to raise funds. For more information, and to participate, call 800.776.0746 or visit www.arthritis.org.

One Stop Holiday Shop sponsored by the Childbirth Education Association will take place today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mt. Nittany Middle School. Admission is free. Vendors include artists, crafters and some home-based businesses. For information, call 237.4232.

PRFORMANCE
The Derek Trucks Band with Ryan Shaw at the State Theatre at 8 p.m. The band takes a progressive approach to roots music, blending rock, blues, jazz and world music into the sound that now defines it. For more information and tickets, visit www.thestatetheatre.org or call 272.0606.

Penn State Glee Club at Esber Recital Hall, Music Building I at 8 p.m. This is the 119th Annual Concert. For more information about this and other musical performances, visit www.events.psu.edu.

NOV 12
CLASS
Prepared Childbirth: Education Association’s six-week series begins today. Instructors present various prepared childbirth techniques. To enroll and for information, call 237.4232.

NOV 13
PRFORMANCE
Apollo’s Fire at Schwab Auditorium today at 7:30 p.m. The Cleveland’s Baroque Orchestra performs vocal highlights from Monteverdi’s L’Orpheo in commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the opera’s premiere. Hosted by Penn State’s Center for the Performing Arts. For more information on this and other events, call 863.0255 or visit www.cpa.psu.edu.

EVENTS
Women’s Mid Day Connection at Elk’s Country Club in Boalsburg at 11:45 a.m. featuring “Fall Country Fair and Auction and speaker Jodi Chesmore. Music will be performed by Yvonne Bower on piano. $10.50 per person. Reservations and cancellations must be made by the Monday morning the day before. Ask about complimentary childcare. Call Laurine at 466.2245 or Leda at 238.8275 for more information.

Nittany Valley Writers Network will host “Writing Articles for General Magazines” in the Children’s Meeting Room of Schlow Centre Region Library. Robin Crawford will talk about tips learned in her 15-year freelancing career. Free and open to the public. For more information visit http://schlowlibrary.org/nvwn.htm.

EVENT
The Diabetes Self-management Program at the Mt. Nittany Medical Center from 6 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. today, November 21, 28 and December 5. For information, call 237.7095.

PRFORMANCE
Centre Dimensions – Jazz at Esber Recital Hall, Music Building I, at 8 p.m. Tickets are available at the door. For more information about this and other music performances, visit www.events.psu.edu.

NOV 15
PRFORMANCE
Johnny Winters at the State Theatre, 8 p.m. For over 30 years, Johnny Winter has been one of the most respected singers and guitar players in rock and the clear link between British blues-rock and American Southern rock. For more information and tickets, visit www.thestatetheatre.org or call 272.0606.

CLASS
Baby Care Class: The Childbirth Education Association’s parenting course includes class topics on child safety, infant feeding, bathing and diapering and techniques to calm and soothe your baby. To enroll and for more information, call 237.4232.

EVENTS
Tree Lighting Ceremony, sponsored by the Downtown State College, with entertainment, live reindeer and Santa’s arrival, today, on South Allen St. from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. For information, call 238.7004 or visit www.downtownstatecollege.com.

Human Genome Project is the topic of the Family Medicine Seminar Series today. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. and the presentation starts at 6:30 p.m. Advanced registration is required. Physicians, nurses, students and community members are encouraged to attend and can RSVP to Wendy Dashner at 234.6738 or wdashner@mountnittany.org.

NOV 16
EVENT
Book Sale, sponsored by the Friends of the Schlow Centre Region Library today, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and tomorrow, November 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the library’s Community Room. Join the Friends of Schlow Library and receive entry to the Friends Members Only Sale from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today. Proceeds from the sale benefit the Library. For information about numerous events at the library, call 238.7816 or visit www.schlowlibrary.org.

NOV 17
CLASS
Sibling Preparation Class: The Childbirth Education Association’s class for parents and their children. To enroll, and for more information, call 237.4232.

NOV 18
EVENT
The Central Pennsylvania Ballroom Dancers Association is holding a dance at the Elks Country Club in Boalsburg from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. to the music of “Zupe.” The general public is welcome to attend. The dance is $30 per couple for nonmembers. For additional information, call Peggy Campbell at 237.3008 or visit www.CPBDA.com.

NOV 21
EVENT
WiNGs (Women’s Networking Group) meet promptly at 9 a.m. on the third Wednesday of every month at Patton Township Building. For more information, contact Jessica Dolan at jessicadolan@roomtobreathe.us or call 360.1063 or Stephanie Yost-Mentzell at Stephanie@thewholelifecoach.com or 880.7319.

NOV 23
EVENT
The Interfaith Mission Wishing Wells program needs groups to staff the wishing wells and ring bells from today to December 23. Groups interested in any day at the Corner Room or Meyer Dairy, or at both Wal-Marts, only on Sundays, may call 234.7731 or 238.1288 for more information. The funds raised help low-income people pay for fuel, housing needs and for other emergency needs.

NOV 25
EVENT
Santa’s Draft Card on display at the Pennsylvania Military Museum through December 24. Reverend Santa Claus of Saline County Missouri registered for the draft in World War II. A copy of his draft registration from the Selective Service System will be on display in this month-long exhibit. For more information, call the Pennsylvania Military Museum at 466.6263.

NOV 28
EVENT
2007 Business & Industry Expo presented by PCI I Insurance and sponsored by CBICC, noon to 7 p.m. today at The Penn Stater Conference Center. For additional information contact Amy Pollock at 234.1829 or e-mail apollock@cbicc.org.

PRFORMANCE
As You Like It, comedy By William Shakespeare, Penn State Downtown Theatre, through December 12. For information and tickets, call 863.0255 or visit www.theatre.psu.edu

NOV 29
EVENTS
Preview Party Get the exclusive first peek of the Stocking Stuffer Antiques & Art Show, while enjoying hors d’oeuvres, desserts and wine, this evening at 6:30 p.m. Attendees will be able to purchase items before the event is open to the general public. Admission is $20 for CCHS members and $25 for nonmembers. For more information, visit www.centrecountyhistory.org.

Annual Food Fair and Kosher Hot Dog Dinner, sponsored by the State College Hadassah chapter, at the Jewish Community Center from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. An added feature this year will be a potato latke-making competition at 5:30 p.m. Visitors may sample the entries for 25 cents each. For more information, call Harriett at 237.2212.

PRFORMANCE
Opera Intermezzo at Esber Recital Hall, Music Building I, at 8 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door. For more information about this and other events at Penn State, visit www.events.psu.edu.

SAVE THE DATE
Santa Workshop, on Saturdays (11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) and Sundays (2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.) between December 1 and 16. Event begins with reading the Polar Express and followed by trolley ride to Santa’s Workshop. For more information, call 238.7004 or visit www.downtownstatecollege.com.

Mifflinburg Christkindl Market, authentic German outdoor market, celebrating holidays with German music, German food, St. Nicholas, crafts, demonstrations and more, including a raffle prize of a trip for two to Germany, which will take place the second weekend in December. For more information, call 877.225.0737 or visit www.mifflinburgchristkindlmarket.com.

13th Annual Festival of Trees at the PSU Ag Arena December 6 through December 9. You, or your group, can decorate a tree on December 5 and the tree is on display for all to see. Along with the tree display will be food, entertainment and local crafts. Proceeds benefit the State College Area Family YMCA’s annual Strong Kids Campaign. For more information, contact jcorman@scaymca.org.

The Amadeus Competition will be on December 8 in Esber Recital Hall on the PSU University Park campus. The winner of the competition will perform PCO at the January 27, 2008 Mostly Mozart Show. For more information, call 234.8313 or email info@centreorchestra.org.