State College Area MUNICIPAL BAND CONCERT

Please mark your calendar for the popular concerts by the 75-member State College Area Municipal Band! The FREE concerts are held in the comfort of the SCAHS South Auditorium (subject to change). Donations for the band are gladly accepted at the door . . . Everyone is welcome!
• Sunday, 14 Feb 2010 Valentine’s Concert, 3:00 PM
• Spring Concert: Sunday, 28 Mar 2010, 3:00 PM
• Mother’s Day Concert: Sunday, 9 May 2010, 3:00 PM

Teen Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt -
Grades 6-8

Wednesday, 31 Mar 2010, 8:00 PM at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center (Program # 42210) Rain or shine.  FREE! This is not your little sister or brother’s egg hunt. This is bigger, better, darker and extremely COOL for kids in grades 6-8. Meet at the Nature Center Barn and don’t forget to bring your flashlight. There will be prizes, food, music and more! FREE, but advance registration is required. Remember to dress for the weather. Register HERE or call the CRPR office at 231-3071.

CRPR Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday, 3 April 2010, 2:00 PM. Rain, shine or snow! FREE! Centre Region Parks & Recreation’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt (with over 7000 eggs) will be held at Orchard Park, located at the corner of Bayberry Dr. & Blue Course Dr. Prize baskets will again be provided by members of the State College Rotary Club. The hunt will begin at 2:00 PM SHARP, so please arrive in time to meet the Easter Bunny! The following four age group areas will be provided: • 2 yrs. & Under • 3-5 yrs. • 6 & 7 yrs. • 8 & 9 yrs.

EARTH DAY BIRTHDAY EVENT

Sunday, 18 Apr 2010, 2 - 5 PM, rain or shine.

Celebrate Earth Day at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center. Great fun for the whole family! FREE! Come enjoy an afternoon of fun and learning! Visit displays from local environmental organizations, enjoy kids activities and crafts, food, games, and more! Earth Day Birthday is an enjoyable time for all ages and open to the public for no charge. This event is planned by PSU Recreation, Parks & Tourism Management students as a class project.

Romantic Moonlight Walk 
Saturday, 8 May 2010, 8:30-10:30 PM

Bring your sweetheart to Millbrook Marsh Nature Center on Mothers Day weekend and enjoy the lantern-lit boardwalk, make a wish at the wishing well, stop under the kissing tree and dance in the barn! Couples will be greeted by a staff person and then walk at their own pace. This event is not appropriate for children. Free; no registration required. More info will be posted here in April.

6th Annual “CRPR SPLASH, PEDAL & DASH”
Youth Triathlon was held on Saturday, 25 July 2009 at Welch Pool for ages 6-14. 
CLICK HEREfor the 2004 - 2009 event results.
Due to the Welch Pool construction project, this event will not be offered during 2010. It will resume in 2011.

7th Annual "Millbrook Marsh HISTORIC HARVEST FESTIVAL"

Sunday, 8 November 2009, 2–5 PM.
at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center, 548 Puddintown Road, College Township.
Attractions will include: kid-friendly animals, blacksmithing, historic toy displays, nature walks, crafts for kids, kettle corn, candle making, storytelling, refreshments and more! Live entertainment by The Kalob Griffen Band.  Rain, snow or shine! For more information, contact CRPR at (814) 231-3071. This FREE event is being planned and implemented by Penn State Recreation, Park and Tourism Management 356 students in collaboration with CRPR Millbrook Marsh Nature Center. No advance registration is necessary.