3 on 3 Basketball Tournament - State College
2024-10-20 16:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
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Members: $20
Non-Members: $30
Sign up now for this fun, 3 on 3 basketball tournament at the State College Y! The tournament is available for anyone ages 18 and up. Teams must be made up of 3-4 players – men and women will play separately. The Y will provide free snacks and drinks for participants. Spaces are limited, so be sure to sign up soon! Registration should be completed in-person or online.
All proceeds will benefit our Anti-Hunger Program, which works to provide food for local kids and families in need.

Halloween Nailed It! - Moshannon Valley
2024-10-23 17:30 - 19:00
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Cost: Members: $15 Non-Members $20
Age: 6-12

Member Appreciation Breakfast - Bellefonte
2024-10-25 09:00 - 11:00
Join us for a FREE breakfast! Pancakes, bacon, eggs, and fruit. Come socialize and enjoy some great food!

Trunk or Treat - State College
2024-10-25 17:00 - 19:00
We’re partnering with the Youth Service Bureau to host a Trunk or Treat event on Friday, October 25. Enjoy activities, games, and treats from local organizations. The event will be held on the Hockey Rink side of the parking lot. Parking will be available at the South Hills lot.
Click the link below to sign up to host a table or decorate a trunk.
https://forms.gle/ZinE12MzriSmSRKD6

Trick or Trot 5k Fun Run - Bellefonte
2024-10-26 09:00 - 11:30
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Register now for the Bellefonte YMCA’s 6th annual Trick or Trot 5K hosted in partnership with Big Spring Spirits. Race participants will receive a free t-shirt and cocktail (for those 21 or over) from Big Spring Spirits after the race. T-shirts will be distributed at registration the day of the race. Prizes for best costume will be awarded at Big Spring Spirits beginning at 10 AM.
Parking: participants should plan to park at Big Spring Spirits or the Bellefonte YMCA parking lots. If parking at Big Spring Spirits, please allow enough time to walk to the YMCA.
Route: The race will begin at the YMCA’s main building parking entrance and end at Big Spring Spirits. The full route can be found here: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6233132836/
Protocols: All participants must sign a waiver prior to participation in this event. Runners will start the race in the front followed by joggers/walkers in the back.
REGISTRATION FEES:

Adult (Members): $25.00
Adult (Non-Members): $35.00
Youth (Members): $15.00
Youth (Non-Members): $20.00
Family (Members): $45.00
Family (Non-Members): $60.00

COSTUME CONTESTS (Prizes for First Place):

Best Individual Costume
Best Group Costume

Halloween Zumba - State College
2024-10-27 14:30 - 15:30
A fun Halloween themed Zumba class. Free and open to the community.

Community Herbalist Class - Moshannon Valley
2024-10-29 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-03 18:00 - 19:00
Community Herbalist Classes
Dates: September 24th, October 29th, and December 3rd
Time: 6 PM

Medicinal Herb Growing, Preparation, and use
Medicinal plants that support each body system are explored in every class
Herbal preparation: How, why and when to use different forms of herbal medicine
How to harvest, dry and prepare roots, stem, leaves, flowers and seed for various herbal remedies: tea infusion, tinctures (drops), infused oils
Wellness Practices and tools
Herbs as food and food as medicine

Pumpkin Carving Contest - Moshannon Valley
2024-10-31 08:00 - 17:00
Rules:

$5 Entry
Age Groups: 5-13 and 14 and up
All entries must be submitted on October 20th or October 21st by noon.
Winners will receive a 3 month youth or adult YMCA of Centre County membership

For more information, contact Sydney White at swhite@ymcaocc.org.

Military Appreciation Luncheon - State College
2024-11-08 12:00 - 13:30
Join us for a special luncheon honoring Veterans and military personnel on November 8. This event is FREE for military personnel and one guest. It will include a BBQ style lunch, giveaways, and more. Registration is required and can be completed at the front desk or online.
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Veterans Day Luncheon - Moshannon Valley
2024-11-11 12:00 - 13:00
Location: Conference Room
Cost: FREE
Registration is required

Strategies for Maintaining Your Independence - Penns Valley
2024-11-12 10:45 - 11:45
Join us for an informative talk where seniors can learn strategies for maintaining their independence. Topics include diet, exercise, fall prevention, and aging at home.
LUNCH at 12:00 PM
With Jessica Smith, LPN at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Nittany Valley

Holiday Family Photos - State College
2024-11-16 11:00 - 14:00
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FALL AND WINTER BACKGROUNDS AVAILABLE
Members: $10 Per Family
Non-Members: $20 Per Family
Stop by the Y to have your family’s photo taken. Photographers will be on-site from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. You can choose from a fall background, winter background, or both – feel free to bring your own props. Registration is required and will open on October 17 online and in-person. Please arrive 5 to 10 minutes early for your time slot.
For more information, contact Morgan Hurd at mhurd@ymcaocc.org or 814-237-7717.

Fall Craft Fair - Moshannon Valley
2024-11-17 10:00 - 14:00
There will be craft vendors, food sale, bake sale, basket raffle and 50/50. We are currently looking for vendors. Email Sydney White at swhite@ymcaocc.org or stop by the front desk to pick up a vendor packet.

Wreath Workshop - Moshannon Valley
2024-11-24 13:00 - 15:00
Cost: $55
Limited spots available!
With Whitetail Hills Farm https://www.whitetailhillsfarms.com/shops
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Thanksgiving-All Facilities Closed
2024-11-28

State College Branch Hours: 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2024-11-29 07:00 - 13:00
Modified hours due to the holiday

Black Friday Zumba - Penns Valley
2024-11-29 09:30 - 10:30
Looking for a fun way to kick off your holiday weekend? Join us for a special Black Friday Zumba class at the Penns Valley YMCA! We’re excited to introduce our new Zumba instructor, Geovy, who will lead you through an energetic and upbeat workout set to your favorite music. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or a first-timer, this class is perfect for everyone!

Dine to Donate Fundraiser - Texas Roadhouse
2024-12-05 15:00 - 22:00

Polar Bear Plunge
2024-12-07 10:00 - 12:00
22nd Annual Polar Bear Plunge
DONATE AND SUPPORT A PLUNGER
REGISTER TO PLUNGE: Online registration closed. You can still register at the event, Saturday, December 7 at 10:00 AM
FIND A PLUNGER’S FUNDRAISING PAGE
REGISTERED PLUNGERS ONLINE HELP CENTER
NON-PLUNGERS: SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER
Every dollar you raise or give supports YOUR YMCA!
Join us to take the plunge at Black Moshannon State Park, 4216 Beaver Road, Philipsburg, on Saturday, December 7.

ALL PLUNGERS
SUPER PLUNGERS

Minimum donation of $75 to plunge.
All plungers receive a long-sleeve event shirt. (Shirts are available
at the branches after the event.)
Plungers who raise at least $250 will be entered to win a
$250 Amazon Gift Card.
Raise a minimum of $500.
Plunging 3 times is OPTIONAL.
All Super Plungers will receive a special gift.

TOO CHICKEN TO PLUNGE
COOL SCHOOL CHALLENGE

Donate $75 for a “Too Chicken to Plunge” shirt.
Wear it to cheer on your Y and our brave plungers!

Represent and support your school’s Backpack
Weekend Food Program! Click here for more
information on Cool School Challenge.

2024 Sponsors
Super Plunge Sponsor:

Gold Sponsors:

Silver Sponsors:
3twenty9 Design
Black Bear Fiber
Bellefonte Moose
Collegiate Pride
Bronze Sponsors:
Daughenbaugh Funeral Home
Kish Bank
Benner Township
Texas Roadhouse
Phoenix Rehabilitation & Health Services
Spring Township
Babst Calland
McQuaide Blasko
Bellefonte Area Rotary
Wegmans

Wreath Workshop - Bellefonte
2024-12-07 14:30 - 16:30
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$35/person
Come design and create a homemade, live evergreen holiday wreath. Deb’s Flower Farm will be on-site to help guide participants through the process.

Child Care Open House - Moshannon Valley
2024-12-10 17:30 - 18:30
Join us in the Early Learning Center Building (located in the back parking lot) at the Moshannon Valley YMCA for a special Child Care Open House.
Opportunities To:

Meet our teachers
Meet our new Child Care Director, Emily Maier
Tour the classrooms
Get more information about all three Child Care Programs – Before and After School, Young Pre-K, and Pre-K

Holiday Cookie Exchange - State College
2024-12-12 10:15 - 11:45
Join us for a fun holiday cookie exchange! Bring 4 dozen cookies and leave with 4 dozen cookies. Sing along to holiday classics with Mary Madigan and enjoy coffee and snacks. Please sign up at the front desk in advance. For more information, contact Cindy Lupton at clupton@ymcaocc.org or (814) 237-7717.
About Mary Madigan: Mary is a local singer/songwriter performing at venues in State College and surrounding areas. After retiring from a career in nursing, she found time to enjoy her talent playing the guitar and sharing her voice to bring joy to others. Music has always been a part of her life. She enjoys playing mainly folk, blues, and gospel music.

Cookies with Santa - State College
2024-12-15 13:00 - 15:00
FREE AND OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY!
Get into the holiday spirit with this fun event in partnership with our local Army recruiting office. It will include a Wibit aquatic obstacle course, arts and craft, hot chocolate, special snacks, and a visit from Santa!
For more information, contact Jamie SanFilippo at jsanfilippo@ymcaocc.org.

SPINema - Penns Valley
2024-12-20 18:00 - 20:30
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Buddy (Will Ferrell) was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler and raised to adulthood among Santa’s elves. Unable to shake the feeling that he doesn’t fit in, the adult Buddy travels to New York, in full elf uniform, in search of his real father. As it happens, this is Walter Hobbs (James Caan), a cynical businessman. After a DNA test proves this, Walter reluctantly attempts to start a relationship with childlike Buddy with increasingly chaotic results.
Runtime: 1h 37m
Rated: PG-13
Release Date: 11/07/2003
$10.00 for YMCA Members
$25.00 for Non-Members

Pancakes with Santa - Moshannon Valley
2024-12-21 08:00 - 09:00
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$10 Per Child
Santa Claus will be at the Moshannon Valley YMCA for a special pancake breakfast on Saturday, December 21. Come out and enjoy photo opportunities, a delicious breakfast, and Christmas themed craft. Cost is $10 per child.

Kids Night Out - Penns Valley
2025-01-17 17:30 - 20:00
Ages: 5-12
Price: Members: $10; Non-members: $15
Parents can enjoy a night to themselves while their kids have some fun at the Y! This event is for kids ages 5 to 12. Participants will enjoy a Winter craft and movie, hot dogs, drinks, and chips.

SPINema Penns Valley
2025-01-17 18:00 - 20:00
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He’s a stuntman, and like everyone in the stunt community, he gets blown up, shot, crashed, thrown through windows and dropped from the highest of heights, all for our entertainment. And now, fresh off an almost career-ending accident, this working-class hero must track down a missing movie star, solve a conspiracy and try to win back the love of his life while still doing his day job. What could possibly go right?
Runtime: 2h 6m
Rated: PG-13
Release Date: 5/3/2024
YMCA Members: $10
Non-Members: $25

Blood Drive - State College
2025-01-30 11:00 - 16:30
Donate blood and help save lives! Our State College branch will host a blood drive on Thursday, January 30 from 11 AM – 4:30 PM. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org and enter SCYMCA to schedule an appointment.

You can streamline your donation experience by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete pre-donation screening questions the day of your appointment.

Strategies for Maintaining Your Independence - Bellefonte
2025-01-31 09:00 - 10:00
Join us at the Bellefonte YMCA community room to learn about strategies to maintain your independent living as well as have some fresh fruit and other snacks.
