State College Borough Council on Monday approved road closures and traffic control for three community events in April and May.
3 Dots Downtown will hold a community block party as part of its Tuesdays on the Terrace series from 4 to 8 p.m. on April 26 on the 100 block of South Pugh Street. Council authorized the closure of South Pugh Street from East Beaver Avenue to the entrance of the Pugh Street Parking Deck for the event, which will include live music and community engagement activities, according to the application.
Jana Marie Foundation’s annual JAM Fest will take place from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 14. Council approved us of the Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza on South Fraser Street, closure of the 100 block of South Allen Street and closure of Calder Way between Kelly Alley and South Allen Street from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event, which occurs during Mental Health Awareness Month, is a community celebration of mental wellness that includes live music, wellness stations, artwork, yoga and other activities.
State College Bicycle Ambassadors will hold a Mayor’s Ride from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 21. The ride, which takes place during National Bike Month, will convene at Orchard Park and after remarks by Mayor Ezra Nanes will follow a 6.21-mile route primarily on shared use paths and designated bike paths and lanes. While no road closures are needed, it will cross East College Avenue at Gill Street and at Blue Course Drive, requiring traffic control assistance. The organization will also need PennDOT approval.
