2008 Blair County Arts Festival

The 2008 Blair County Arts Festival will take place May 17th & 18th on the Penn State Altoona Campus. The festival will be open from Noon-9 p.m. on Saturday and from Noon-6 p.m. on Sunday. The event will feature a juried fine art exhibit, a student art exhibit, a juried crafts market, and a food court. A children's village will be set-up and feature hands-on activities, a fish pond, sidewalk chalk drawing, face painting, and take-home art projects. Proceeds from the event will benefit The Historic Mishler Theater. For a complete list of events and musical performances, visit the Mishler Theater's website.

Pitch, Hit, and Run Local Competition

Centre Region Parks & Recreation will host Pitch, Hit, and Run May 18th at 3 p.m. at Spring Creek Park.  The competition is open to boys and girls ages 7-14.  Boys and girls will compete together but will be divided into four different age groups.  There is no registration fee to enter the competition, however a birth certificate is required for age verification.  The event will be held rain or shine.

Saturday & Sunday, May 17th & 18th
Grange Fair Wheels of Thunder & Festival
Grange Fairgrounds - Centre Hall
The event will feature a truck pull on Saturday, flea market, auto parts & accessories sale, and a car/truck/motorcycle show. Admission and parking are free. Overnight camping is available at $20/night. For more information, visit the Grange Fairgrounds' website.

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A Celebration of Service: Honoring Pennsylvania Veterans

The annual A Celebration of Service: Honoring Pennsylvania Veterans will take place May 18th from 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the Pennsylvania Military Museum in Boalsburg. The Pennsylvania National Guard sponsored event will feature a military band concert, guest speaker, helicopter & military vehicle displays, and a 21-gun battery salute. For more information about the event, visit the museum's website.