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Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center celebrated its 50th anniversary in May with interpretive hikes, live animal programs, and music.

The center is now open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at its renovated facility (expanded parking, improved accessibility) and will host more community events this year.

State College celebrates its seventh annual Juneteenth block party from noon to 6 p.m. on June 20 along Fraser St, with an arts exhibition at the Woskob Family Gallery at 6 p.m. on June 19.

Vendors & volunteers can apply through the Borough website.

Jersey Mike’s and Verizon signed leases for storefronts in the renovated former Rite Aid at 821 E.

Bishop St. in Bellefonte, joining Dunkin’ (set to open late summer) as developers continue the property’s transformation.

State High students and Centre Care residents connect through art in the 'Telling Our Stories Together' exhibit at Schlow Library (Betsy Rodgers Allen Gallery) throughout June.

The show pairs local teens’ photographs with poems by residents living with memory loss.

Penn State Libraries will offer two Zoom workshops on copyright and fair use for students, faculty, staff and the public this summer; the Copyright in One Hour session is on June 24 from 10-11 a.m. and the Fair Use session is on July 21 from 2-3 p.m. registration is required.

Debates over presidential contracts have led to proposals for buyout clauses worth $5+6 million to balance power between university leaders and governing boards at Big Ten schools, including at Penn State.

Experts say local officials may soon review similar practices to ensure long-term stability in higher education.

Penn State's HETDEX project released a massive cosmic dataset with over half a petabyte of raw data and a catalog of more than one million galaxies, allowing astronomers and citizen scientists to explore early galaxy formation.

Researchers can access the compressed data (10 terabytes) through online tools.

On May 20, five staff in the College of Agricultural Sciences received awards for exemplary service at the Forest Resources Building in University Park (Penn State).

The honors recognized achievements in customer service, leadership, and outreach, underscoring their vital roles in the college.

The Indigenous Peoples’ Students Association is growing its presence on campus with monthly beading workshops, soup dinners, and an annual harvest feast in collaboration with the Student Farm at Penn State; the group, founded in 2019, aims to foster academic success and cultural respect among Indigenous students (and allies).

Freshman orientation at Penn State offers a two-day program with group activities and academic advising to help new students prepare for fall classes.

NSO sessions are scheduled for June 8-25, July 6-16, and Aug. 18-21 (international students and remote admits may only choose August).

Starting Monday, June 8, West Beaver Avenue between South Atherton and South Burrowes streets will be closed for a three-day crane installation for the new Nittany Residence Club condo hotel — officials say work will complete by Wednesday, June 10 and an official three-mile detour is set.

Penn State men’s basketball is rebuilding for the 2026-27 season as head coach Mike Rhoades works with three returning players and 10 new recruits from transfers, international programs, and a freshman; he also made four staff title changes to boost the team in Happy Valley.

Arena Open Line Dance

7-10 p.m. — Arena Bar & Grill — $5 cash cover — Enjoy an evening of open requests line dancing for all levels with a fun Pink Pony Club theme!

GITKIN Live Performance

7-10 p.m. — Manny's Live Performance Space — Tickets available — Experience the enchanting hybrid styles of Gitkin, the alter ego of Grammy-nominated producer Brian J.

TOBYMAC Summer Tour 2026

7-8:30 p.m. — Bryce Jordan Center — Check official site for ticket prices — Experience the explosive energy of TOBYMAC's hit-filled summer tour across 8 cities.

Trenton Thunder vs. State College Spikes

3:30 AM — Medlar Field at Lubrano Park — Tickets from $33 — Catch the excitement as the Trenton Thunder take on the State College Spikes in this can't-miss live baseball experience.

Sips & Sounds Food and Drink Festival

4-9 p.m. — Sidney Friedman Park — Food and drink festival featuring local music and drinks — Celebrate summer with cold beverages and lively performances in State College!

Anna Pearl Belinda Concert

6:30-10:30 p.m. — Titan Hollow — Free entry — Celebrate the weekend of the 4th with local singer-songwriter Anna Pearl Belinda performing live.