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FREE Event tomorrow! Saturday Sept 14, 2024: Motor for Meals Event with the Central PA Food Bank

This event is happening tomorrow but I love the cause so I wanted to post about it just in case anyone wanted to attend.

Saturday September 14, 2024 the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank (CPFB) will be hosting a Motors for Meals event to help raise awareness of food insecurity in the community in partnership with the PACE Miata Club.

Motors for Meals is a free community event that is part of Hunger Action Month, a time when the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank joins with Feeding America food banks across the U.S. to raise awareness on the issue of hunger in our communities and raise our collective voices to advocate, educate and work together to end hunger & food insecurity.

The community will enjoy face painting, food trucks, car cruise, and tours of the Central PA Food Bank warehouse. The tours will begin at 10:30 am and there will also be a brief awards ceremony at 12:30 pm.

When: Saturday, September 14, 2024

Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Where: Central Pennsylvania Food Bank

3908 Corey Road Harrisburg, PA 17109

Come out and enjoy this free event for a good cause. I think this would be a great way to learn about the struggles some Pennsylvanians may be facing and learn about resources.

About the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank:

The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank is a nonprofit organization with a mission of fighting hunger, improving lives, and strengthening communities. It provides meals for 202,000 neighbors each month, by working with its 1,100 partner agencies and with the critical help of more than 15,000 volunteers. Its bold goal is to provide access to enough nutritious food for everyone struggling with hunger in each of the 27 central Pennsylvania counties it serves by working with its collaborative network and convening and nurturing partnerships to make progress toward ending hunger. Recognizing that there is a direct correlation between hunger and being marginalized, the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank is committed to working against racism and other systematic obstacles that prevent people from thriving.

About PACE Miata Club:

To unite Central Pennsylvania Mazda Miata enthusiasts in a spirit of friendship and to enhance their enjoyment and knowledge of the Miata. Back in 1992, Miatas were becoming more numerous in the central Pennsylvania area but there was no Miata club since the short-lived Keystone Club had disbanded. Our founder, Dave Allen, decided to remedy this sad situation and travelled to the Miatas at Indy event in the summer of 1992 to get the charter for a new club from the Miata Club of America. Also at that Indy event were Bob & Jo Bookwalter and Julie Swope and these three Miatas (one blue, one white, one red) formed the nucleus of the new club. That summer, more Miata nuts joined the club and after a few local drives, in October PACE took its first run to the Skyline Drive.

Penn Highlands Community College 2024 Fall Personal Enrichment Classes Offerings Released

Hey Johnstown and Altoona, PA, Did you know that Penn Highlands Community College offers Personal Enrichment classes to the public. I’ve personally taken some of the personal enrichment classes at Penn Highlands and they are a nice value for the fee.

A couple years ago I took a Christmas cookie personal enrichment class at Penn Highlands. They provide the materials and I got to take home a tray of cookies for my family.

The offerings change each semester. For the Fall 2024 semester, these are the current offerings for personal enrichment classes.

Arts & Crafts

Introduction to Calligraphy | $65.00 (10/2, 10/9, 10/16 | 6p-8p | Richland Campus)
Intermediate Calligraphy – Flourish | $45.00 (10/30 | 6p-8p | Richland Campus)
Intermediate Calligraphy – Watercolor | $45.00 (11/6 | 6p-8p | Richland Campus)
Christmas Card Calligraphy *NEW | $45.00 (11/20 | 6p-8p | Richland Campus)

Packages are available for a 20% Discount.

Fall Mesh Wreath Making | $45.00 (10/1 | 6p-9p | Blair Campus)
Witch’s Hat Wreath Making | $45.00 (10/16 | 6p-9p | Blair Campus)
Christmas Mesh Wreath Making | $45.00 (11/6 | 6p-9p | Blair Campus)
Santa’s Hat Wreath Making | $45.00 (11/20 | 6p-9p | Blair Campus)

Computer

Basic Smartphone Learning (Android) | $35.00 (10/14, 10/16, & 10/21 | 4:30p-5:30p | Richland Campus)
Basic Smartphone Learning (iPhone) |$35.00 (10/14, 10/16, & 10/21 | 6p-7p | Richland Campus)
Beyond the Basics Smartphone Learning (Android) | $35.00 (10/28, & 10/30 | 4:30p-5:30p | Richland Campus)
Beyond the Basics Smartphone Learning (iPhone) |$35.00 (10/28, & 10/30 | 6p-7p | Richland Campus)
Microsoft Excel for Personal Use | $35.00 (11/4, 11/11, & 11/18 | 6p-8:30p | Richland Campus)
Adobe Pro for Business | $35.00 (11/7, 11/14, 11/21 | 6p-8p | Richland Campus)

Food & Baking

Art of Charcuterie | $59.00 (10/23 | 6p-8:30p | Richland Campus)
Gob Making | $59.00 (11/6 | 6p-8:30p | Richland Campus
Nut Roll | $59.00 (11/18 | 6p-9p | Richland Campus)
Pierogi Making | $59.00 (11/14 | 6p-9p | Richland Campus)
Sushi Making | $65.00 (10/16 | 6p-8:30p | Richland Campus)

Spirits

Introduction to Mixology |$49.00 (10/15 & 10/17 | 6p-7p | Richland Campus)
Mixology – Beyond the Introduction *NEW $49.00 (11/5 | 6p-8p | Richland Campus)
Spooky Mixology | $39.00 (10/22 | 6p-7p | Richland Campus)
Harry Potter Mixology *NEW | $39.00 (11/12 | 6p-7p | Richland Campus)
Christmas Mixology | $39.00 (12/3 | 6p-7p | Richland Campus)

Packages are available for a 20% discount.

Mocktails *NEW

Fall Mocktails | $45.00 (10/29 | 6p-8p | Richland Campus)
Christmas Mocktails | $45.00 (12/10 | 6p-8p | Richland Campus)

Packages are available at 20% discount.

Which personal enrichment classes would you want to take?

Penn State Extension Offering Free Webinar To Navigate Health Insurance and Mental Health for Seniors

Penn State Extension is offering a free webinar to help people navigate their insurance and mental health “Smart Choice/Smart Use Health Insurance: Smart Actions for Mental Health,” is aimed at helping people understand how to use health insurance to pay for mental health care and manage expenses related to ongoing care.

This webinar will take place from 12 to 1:30 p.m. October 10.

Organizers noted that mental health care is a rapidly evolving sector of insurance, so it’s important to know your coverage should you or a family member require services. During this event, participants can discover the range of services available, understand the importance of seeking treatment for mental health challenges, and learn how to use insurance to cover expenses and manage costs.

I can only speak for myself but my coverage through my insurance has definitely improved and lets me access virtual counseling. I love that option

Attendees will learn:

— What is considered mental health care services.

— The importance of seeking early treatment for mental health challenges.

— How you can use health insurance to pay for mental health care and manage expenses.

This webinar is free, but attendees must register by 11:45 p.m. October 9 to get the access link. Those who register also will receive a link to watch the recording of the program.

For more details and to sign up, visit the Penn State Extension website at https://extension.psu.edu/smart-choice-health-insurancetm-smart-actions-for-mental-health or call 877-345-0691.

Navigating health insurance can sometimes be confusing. Education is the best tool!

Justin Willman: Illusionati Tour is Coming to Pennsylvania

Justin Willman: Illusionati Tour Justin Willman’s ILLUSIONATI tour is an interactive evening of magic, comedy and mind-control for the whole family. Prepare to join a secret society of wonder where the only conspiracy theories are about how the hell he does these things. https://justinwillman.com/

ABOUT JUSTIN:
Justin Willman wants to melt your brain while making you laugh. He’s best known as the star and creator of the hit Netflix series Magic For Humans and The Magic Prank Show with Justin Willman. But you may recognize him from one of his many television appearances (The Tonight Show, The Today Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, Conan…). Or maybe you know his work as a host (Baking Impossible; Cupcake Wars; Win, Lose or Draw…). Or maybe he’s the child magician you hired in suburban St. Louis in the ’90s. If you don’t know Justin, he’s a magician and comedian who’s mastered the art of turning cynics into believers (or at least getting them to laugh).

Justin is also a proud father, a loving husband, and has zero experience as a licensed boat mechanic (that’s a different Justin Willman).

VIP PACKAGE:
The VIP package features an exclusive post-show meet and greet, signed poster, souvenir lanyard, and photos with Justin.

For my Pennsylvania readers here are the PA dates:

9/27/24 Greensburg, PA Palace Theatre

10/5/24 Hershey, PA Hershey Theatre

For other dates and areas visit https://justinwillman.com/

My family and I are hoping to grab tickets to the Greensburg, PA show. Will you be there?

Spend $20 at Hobby Lobby Get $20 Cash Back! Here’s How!

Itching to get some new Fall decor? Need supplies for your homemade holiday gifts this year? You can save yourself some money by taking advantage of this TopCashBack deal.

From now until September 16, 2024 NEW TopCashBack members can get $20 cash back when you spend at least $20 online at Hobby Lobby through TopCashBack.

TopCashBack is one of my fave cash back sites. They consistently have some of the highest cash back offers to the sites I like to shop. They also sometimes have fun contests and bonus cash back deals for current members. So if you sign up today, you’ll get this awesome cash back deal to kick start your savings. But stay for the continued cashback and fun!

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