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Homecoming: Nothing quite like being here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Here’s what you need to know about Homecoming Week. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Mike's mailbag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Farewell to the Pitt rivalry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Iron Lions: The remarkable story of the 2012 season. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Fall event guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Find the best fun of the season with these fall festivals! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Make Happy Valley your home for wines and brews. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 This year, give Penn State finds to everyone on your gift list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 The ultimate kids' cold weather bucket list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Winter & Spring sports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Book a winter fireplace getaway in the Raystown Lake Region . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Try this time: top picks for tailgates, tacos, and terrific breakfasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Fall and winter looks delicious at The Nittany Lion Inn and The Penn Stater. . . . . 38 Enjoy the holidays at The Nittany Lion Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Tailgate Guys: Quarterbacking tailgates to victory since 2009. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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Eat, Play, Live in Happy Valley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

409 Tailgate Club / GoPSURv.com. . . . . . . . . . 22

Our Fair Lady B&B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Bear Mountain Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Penn State Homecoming. . . . . 4, 6, 7, 15, ,42, 47

Bonfatto’s Italian Market and Corner Café. . . 35

Penn State Hospitality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-39

Collegiate Athletic Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Penn’s Cave and Wildlife Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Columbus Chapel & Boal Mansion Museum . . . 19

Pennsylvania Military Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Distinct Collectibles AMT & J LLC. . . . . . . . . . . 43

Port Matilda Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Fort Roberdeau. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Ridge Soaring Gliderport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Graduate State College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Riley on Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Happy Valley Hotels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Seven Mountains Wine Cellars . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

HFL / Sleep Inn / Comfort Suites. . . . . . . . . . . 13

State College Spikes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Hublersburg Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Taco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Hungry Run Wine Cellars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Tailgate Guys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-41

Huntingdon County Visitors Bureau. . . . . . . . . 34

Taste Buds Kitchen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Lincoln Caverns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Taste of the Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Lyons Kennels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Ten Thousand Villages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Maine Bay & Berry Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

The Retreat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Mifflinburg Heritage & Revitalization Association (MHRA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Webster's Bookstore Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

North Atherton Farmers Market. . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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Homecoming: Nothing quite like being here

2019

PSU Football Schedule Aug. 31

Idaho

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Buffalo

7:30 p.m.

Sept. 14

Pittsburgh STRIPE OUT

12:00 p.m.

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at Maryland

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Purdue 12:00 p.m. HOMECOMING

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at Iowa TBA

Oct. 19

Michigan TBA WHITE OUT

Oct. 26

at Michigan State TBA

Nov. 9

at Minnesota TBA

Nov. 16

Indiana TBA

Nov. 23

at Ohio State TBA

Nov. 30

Rutgers TBA SENIOR DAY

Dec. 7

Big Ten Championship Game (Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis)

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Whichever unsung hero posted the highlights of Penn State’s 1997 home victory over Ohio State to YouTube — worth your time solely for highlight runs from Curtis Enis and Aaron Harris — went above and beyond the call to include the original broadcast’s intro package, which gushingly opens on October sunlight shining through leaves ablaze in autumn colors. The experts behind the Chris Buchignani weekly presentation of America’s Game to the masses intuitively understood: Place is a key part of the narrative. The name “Homecoming” reminds us of the critical truth that, while Happy Valley may represent a spirit we carry in our hearts, there is nothing quite like being here — visiting the old spots we treasure and discovering new ones, forging priceless memories along the way. That ’97 clash of Top Tens will always have unique significance to me for the fleeting post‑game instance of a wide‑eyed freshman watching a slightly‑hunched figure quietly amble by down a dark and nearly‑deserted Shortlidge Road, needing confirmation from the only other onlookers: “Yep. That was Joe.” It’s what inevitably happens when you come home; the moment finds you. Your Happy Valley moment awaits you, here at that intersection of feeling and place. With this issue, we hope to capture the best of both. Welcome home.

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Here’s what you need to know about Homecoming Week In 1919, Woodrow Wilson was president, Prohibition went into effect, and the 19th amendment was ratified, leading to votes for women. In a place that would soon be known as Happy Valley, Penn State started one of its favorite traditions: its homecoming football game. By the next year, their alumni day would see 1,100 alumni come back to State College for the third game of the season, where Penn State won over Dartmouth 14‑7 in front of “the largest crowd that ever witnessed a game on New Beaver Field.” La Vie reports that the weekend was such a roaring success that “it promised to become one of the biggest events on the college calendar.” One hundred years later, we are honored to keep up the tradition. “We are excited to celebrate 100 years of Penn State alumni coming back to celebrate the best of Penn State, football, and

Happy Valley,” says Penn State Homecoming PR Chair Lauren Myers. And celebrate is the key word here. Penn State Homecoming has a full week of fun and festivities leading up to the big game. Read on!

Saturday, Sept. 28 SPA/Homecoming Concert Kick off Homecoming week with the SPA/Homecoming Concert featuring Gryffin will be held in Alumni Hall.

Monday, Sept. 30 Allen Street Jam 1‑7 p.m. on Allen Street, Downtown The Allen Street Jam is a fun mini festival on Allen Street that commemorates the start of Homecoming Week. Consisting of food trucks, games, and performances throughout the night, it’s a perfect night for everyone to enjoy. The Homecoming Dance Competition also happens this night — Penn State dance organizations compete and show their Penn State pride. Continued on page 8

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Homecoming Week Continued from page 7

Tuesday, Oct. 1 Past to Present 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the HUB Past to Present is a celebration in the HUB focusing on Penn State’s history and how it’s transformed into what it is today. Featuring displays and performances from many different Penn State organizations along with interactive activities and food for the PSU community to enjoy, this event also showcases the largest documented collection of Penn State memorabilia.

FTG Talent Show 7 p.m. at Schwab Auditorium

Friday, Oct. 4 Student‑Alumni Ice Cream Social 1‑3 p.m. at Hintz Alumni Center

The For the Glory Talent Show displays the vast array of talents possessed by the Penn State student body. The show is judged by invited, esteemed faculty and students, and the top three perfor‑ mances get the opportunity to perform their act at THON.

Welcome back, alumni! The Nittany Lion is on deck to help celebrate on Friday, serving up Berkey Ice Cream and toppings to students and alumni. Enjoy your cone while listening to the Alumni Blue Band, and you’ll have a chance to win some festive prizes. Ready to have some more fun? Good, because just a few hours later, it’s time for the parade.

Wednesday, Oct. 2 Best of Penn State Carnival (BOPS) 2‑7 p.m. on the HUB Lawn

Parade 6 p.m. in Downtown State College

It’s a day full of fun at Penn State’s own carnival on HUB Lawn! Enjoy stuff like carnival games, face painting, inflatables, and more while indulging in your favorite carnival food. This event truly showcases the Best of Penn State and encompasses Home‑ coming’s mission by bringing together students, faculty, staff, and alumni all across the community.

Unsurprisingly, Penn State’s Homecoming Parade is one of the largest student‑run parades in the nation. This annual celebration of Penn State pride travels through University Park campus and downtown State College. Find a spot along the parade route to watch the pageantry — floats featuring alumni chapters, stu‑ dent groups, the Grand Marshal, Honorary Grand Marshal, and Homecoming Courts. WE ARE!

Saturday, October 5 Tailgate Competition 9‑11 a.m. in the Tailgate Lots Leading up to the kickoff, prepare to join in to a competition of your own. Tailgates will be assessed based on creativity, pride, food, atmosphere, and quality. Before fans start entering Beaver Stadium, winners will be announced and presented with their prizes. Categories for winners will Best Overall, Best Food, Most Creative, Most Spirited, Nittany Newcomer, and Best Student Organization.

For more information about homecoming week fun, go to homecoming.psu.edu/events.

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Mike's mailbag Every publication ought to have a “letters” page, and who better to curate ours than Mike Herr, the perpetually energetic, smiling presence behind the desk at the University Park Post Office affectionately known to generations of Penn Staters as “Mike the Mailman?” Mike retired from his job of over 40 years back in 2016, and while much has changed for him, his affection for Penn State and his Happy Valley home remains as strong as ever. Corresponding with our readers in these pages is one of many ways he can maintain those connections. To launch Mike’s quarterly mailbag feature here in the magazine, we’ve collected some of the most common questions he’s asked in person and on social media, along with a few of our own. Going forward, Mike wants to publish and react to your letters here in this space, so get in touch!

What have you been up to since you retired? I have a great TV show called The Obligatory PSU Pregame Show. We also do a podcast. I play a lot of tennis, and I play a lot of poker. I think I’m probably better at poker than I am tennis, but either way, it’s fun. And we do a bed and breakfast, of course (The Herr House at Linden Hall). Our grandson is only three hours and nine minutes away, so since we don’t have to work anymore, we can just leave whenever we want to and go visit our grandchild, which is the best part of being retired, having the time to spend with not only our children, but our only grandchild.

I’ve been a very lucky guy. I’ve enjoyed life, period, and it just continues… Probably the best thing for me is having all the free time to do what I want to do when I want to do it. What was it like becoming a grandfather for the first time? It’s everything everyone told us it was going to be. It’s great. I didn’t remember how to hold a baby! I was really intimidated at first. What also struck me is all the new gadgets they have for the parents and for the child. A lot of good things. Better car seats, just better everything. Different things that make it easier for both

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the baby and the parents. And the grandparents. It makes it a lot easier for us to do what we have to do too.

What have been the changes in your life that you have most enjoyed? I’ve been a very lucky guy. I’ve enjoyed life, period, and it just continues. I guess it’s probably the free time that you have, that you’re Mike "Mike the Mailman" Herr not locked into a time slot. Probably the best thing for me is having all the free time to do what I want to do when I want to do it.

What do you miss most from your days working at Penn State? Obviously, I miss the camaraderie with the students, the faculty, and the staff. I’m still connected with THON and Homecoming and several different things, but I do miss the interaction. I always thought that the students kept me abreast of what the latest clothing style was, not that I did anything with that, but the just the whole atmosphere of the Penn State community. I miss that.

You’ve gotten to judge the Homecoming Parade the past several years. What are your favorite things about Homecoming and what are some memories from your role as parade judge? It’s so much fun to see all these people who come back to town that have left. I’m just amazed at how many people there are from different eras who remember me. Every time anyone sees me, either at a tailgate or the Homecoming parade, they’ll say, “I can remember when this happened.” I hear 10 or 11 stories from 10 or 11 different people. It’s stuff that I’ve forgotten, obviously, but they remember their interactions with me one time or another at the post office. And that’s fun. I think the town is just so upbeat for Homecoming and the Homecoming parade. I just enjoy it.

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Farewell to the Pitt rivalry The teams first met 126 years ago, back when Pitt was still called the Western University of Pennsylvania and George Atherton was in the middle of his consequential presidency at the Pennsylvania State College. In front of a crowd far exceeding the capacity of the 500-seat bleachers, the squad of 17 players, not yet known as the Nittany Lions, walloped “the Western boys” 32-0 in the first game at Beaver Field, located on campus behind what is now Osmond Lab. The game, played on a Monday, was delayed two full days because of harsh weather. It is perhaps only fitting that the 100th and possibly final meet‑ ing of these two teams, less than a mile from where it all began, started off with a weather delay. The game itself, though largely forgettable in the pantheon of all-time Pitt-Penn State clashes, unintentionally paid homage to the rich history of the series with a 17-10 defensive slugfest more akin to the rough-and-tumble Penn State teams of yesteryear than James Franklin’s new highpowered, big-play offense.

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Even though Penn State escaped with a victory, thanks in part to Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi’s indefensible decision to attempt a field goal at the one-yard-line down seven points with five min‑ utes left to play, it was hard not to feel a little glum that this could be the end of the series in our lifetimes. “I’m sad. There’s just something about Pitt… back in the '80s, when they had Marino and Dorsett and all those guys, and the ar‑ rogance they had,” legendary Penn State equipment manager Brad “Spider” Caldwell said on the end of the series. “During our last Three Rivers visit, they were the most unaccommodating group I’ve ever been a part of in my career. They kept sending us to get in to the stadium at a different gate. We circled Three Rivers Stadium twice. It took us two hours to get in.” Its demise makes practical and mathematical sense. Penn State must play nine conference games each year as part of the Big Ten, whereas the ACC only requires eight. Penn State alternates be‑ tween four and five home conference games each season. Big-time college programs need to host at least seven home games each year to fund their athletic departments, which means Penn State can afford to play a non-conference road game only once every other season. Lest Pitt admit its status as Pennsylvania college football’s little brother, Penn State must exchange one away meeting for ev‑ ery home meeting with the Panthers. Scheduling Pitt each season would eliminate the opportunity for Penn State to play any other big-time, out-of-conference programs, all of which also require a home-and-home arrangement. And who wants to play in Heinz Field every other season when trips to Blacksburg, Auburn, and Morgantown are on the immediate horizon? The recruiting battle has cooled, too. James Franklin’s “dominate the state” motto – a not-so-subtle jab at the in-state rival – has come true, and Penn State has its pick of most of the top Pennsylvania talent. But it wasn’t so long ago that that the programs had more parity, with Joe Paterno famously sending off handwritten letters, sometimes totaling 10 pages or more, to Pennsylvania’s top high school talent, pitching the value of his program over that of Pitt. The winner of the annual game would often swing the recruiting battle more than anything else. “The games meant that much,” former Pitt coach Jackie Sher‑ rill said recently to The Athletic. “It was Pitt-Penn State. It was a big-ass game.” And yet, the nostalgia lingers. The series is really a coming of age story, with Pitt dominating most of the pre-Paterno era in which it cheaply claims eight of its “nine national titles.” Penn State has dominated the series post-1950, posting a 35-14-2 re‑ cord, which saw Rip Engle and Paterno turn a successful, but still unappreciated program into a national powerhouse. Pitt needed Penn State just as Penn State needed Pitt, and through all the acrimony grew two vaunted football programs and universities. It was as natural of a rivalry as has ever existed among institutions of higher education, with both universities competing not only in football, but also academically and to attract the best talent

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the Commonwealth has to offer, on “To me, the rivalry is the central the field and in the classroom. While sporting event, or should be, in the current students may not appreciate state of Pennsylvania. We have two the now-stagnant rivalry as much as schools that play major Power 5 football: the alumni do, the reality is that their Pitt and Penn State. They have a long student experience – in the stands history. There are ups and downs for at Beaver Stadium and elsewhere on both schools. Both schools can claim campus – is shaped, in some part, legendary coaches. These football halls of by what once was between these two fame are replete with Pitt and Penn State schools. players,” former longtime Pitt director of The academic rivalry will con‑ football operations Alex Kramer said to The first meeting of Pen tinue, with Penn State and Pitt both the Pittsburgh Post Gazette before the final n State and Pitt took place in 1893. tied at 18 in the U.S. News and World game. “It is very, very unfortunate that Report top public university rankings (though I’d be remiss not this series is going to end... Both schools will suffer. And in my to add that, after several years of Penn State tuition freezes, Pitt’s opinion, the damage will be irreparable.” in-state tuition now exceeds its rival’s by more than $1,200). Penn State has played Pitt more than any other opponent The athletic rivalry is over, though, at least for now. What was since it first fielded a team in 1887. One day this figure will be once a college football staple, every Saturday after Thanksgiving surpassed by conference foes Ohio State, Michigan, and all the for decades, is no longer. 1976 and Tony Dorsett. 1981 and Todd rest. But Penn State’s first rival will always be Pitt. I suspect it will Blackledge versus Dan Marino. 1982 and Kenny Jackson. 1986 remain its most hated, too, even if not a single student will have and D.J. Dozier. Sherrill vs. Paterno. Those names and those been alive to give witness to its former greatness. games are part of history now.

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Former Nittany Lion and Navy SEAL Rick Slater is among several football lettermen to appear in “Iron Lions.”

Iron Lions The remarkable story of the 2012 season “Iron Lions” is a documentary film about the remarkable story of Penn State’s 2012 football season featuring many of the coaches and players who made it possible. It will be completed late this year. For a recent installment of The Obligatory PSU Podcast, Kevin Horne, Chris Buchignani, and Mike the Mail‑ man sat down with Penn State alumnus Bob Morgan, one of the movie’s executive producers, to talk about the project — its process, goals, and future. This transcript has been edited for length and clarity. CHRIS BUCHIGNANI: So let’s start out with you giving us an overview of the project — what you’re doing, where it’s at.

BOB MORGAN: Sure. I’ve done a lot of cool things in my life since I graduated from Penn State. This ranks up there. A couple of years ago, sitting in L.A., having a cocktail with Michael Nash, the producer and director of the film, we started chatting about college football, and he’s a Florida State grad, so we were kind of commiserating about Bobby Bowden and Joe Paterno, and the old school days of football and how life had changed. I started sharing the stories of what those young players went through, and the more Michael learned about it, the more he got enthralled. He goes, “Bob, I know you Penn Staters, you’re kind of cultish, and you guys just bleed Blue and White… but this is a really phenom‑ enal story that, kind of like ‘We Are Marshall’ and ‘Rudy,’ that if you just look at the core of the story, this is a story that the world needs to hear.” Over time, we just kept having more conversations, and there was a point when the HBO movie “Paterno” came out that we were like, “Ok, we have got to tell just a real, true story, straight from the horse’s mouth, straight from the players.” KEVIN HORNE: You’re saying that wasn’t a true story? HBO’s “Paterno??” BOB MORGAN: Hollywood has a tendency to embellish a little

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bit, right? But we thought if there was going to be the last word said about that whole era, let’s have it come straight from the players; let’s have it come straight from the people who were there. And that’s where we jumped into it. As we started doing inter‑ views, you just started learning more and more, and it became a much more powerful story. So we spent the last year interview‑ ing Matt McGloin and Zordich and Mauti and Jordan Hill and other different players. We got Bill O’Brien. We’ve got Saquon Barkley in the film as well, and primarily because Franco Harris had said early on, “These guys had the history of the program on their shoulders, but they also had the future of the program on their shoulders.” But for this 2012 team — if they wouldn’t have gone 8‑4, if they would have went 0‑12 or 2‑10 — there probably would be no Saquon Barkley, no Trace McSorley. So it’s a great story. We’re about to get it wrapped up and then submit it to the Sundance Film Festival, which would be fantastic if it got picked up, but that’s a long shot. But after that, we’re getting ready to talk to some of the streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon and Apple. We want to get this out to the broadest audience possible. MIKE THE MAILMAN: So if Sundance doesn’t pick you up, then you can go to these other outlets? BOB MORGAN: Yeah. We have to wait for them to make a decision, but that’s December, so it’s a couple of months. Inter‑ estingly, without us even trying, we’ve had people reach out to

us from across the country to show the movie in their the‑ atres. Penn Staters, we’re everywhere, right? We’re in every major city across the country, and we’ve got some strong alumni chapters, and we’ve had some theatres reach out to us and say they’d love to have a showing. CHRIS BUCHIGNANI: One of the most powerful moments in the 10‑minute clip reel you released is when Bill O’Brien gets emotional during his interview. BOB MORGAN: We have so much footage and such great inter‑ views, and we can’t put it all in there. You run across people who are upset that Bill O’Brien left when he did, and that’s not what we’re trying to get into, but I will say this: That emotion is real. His love and admiration for Penn State is still very, very much real. He had to make some life decisions, like we all do. There’s a lot of backstory. And the same goes for Silas Redd… Continued on page 14

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Iron Lions Continued from page 13 KEVIN HORNE: Let’s not equate Silas Redd to Bill O’Brien. Did you interview Silas? BOB MORGAN: Yes, we did. KEVIN HORNE: Wow. Now I’m even more excited to watch this. That’s incredible. BOB MORGAN: He’s in the film, and he probably gave one of the more powerful, emotional interviews that we had. CHRIS BUCHIGNANI: You said that if there was going to be a last word on the story, why not let the players have that opportu‑ nity? Because they really are the story, those kids. How were the players from that team involved in the process of making the film? BOB MORGAN: To be honest with you, they started it. The day Zordich and Mauti walked out and spoke to the reporters, that’s when this all started. Those guys said, “You know what? No one else is saying anything. We’re gonna take the lead, and we’re gonna go out and say it.” So when we approached Michael Mauti and Zordich, McGloin, they had already had ideas about doing something. Jordan Hill came in as well. So the four of them were really open, not just about sharing what they went through, but showing the emotion on their sleeves. When you see the film, it’s kind of gut‑wrenching that, seven years later, they’re willing to show those emotions… So that was key, to get those people energized about the project. The other thing is we made a very big strategic decision early on not to take this story to a network, to HBO, to Showtime, or Netflix, because if they were to finance the film, they would have most likely driven us to make the film that we didn’t want to make, focus on some of the things that we

didn’t want to focus on. So we decided we’re going to raise this through donations. CHRIS BUCHIGNANI: I always have great sympathy for anyone who takes on a story like this, especially in film, because you’ve got a very limited amount of time and resources. There are all these strictures on you, and then you’ve got an audience that is just desperate for you to tell the story the way they wish you would tell it. That’s a pretty heavy burden, I would think. BOB MORGAN: We’ve had over 100 hours of video that Michael and his team have had to cut, move around, insert in different spots. I’ve seen six iterations now, and every time, he finds a better segment to put in. And the story that Michael originally came up with, that he sent me and I edited and commented on, has shifted. The beginning is completely different than what we ever thought it was. But that all comes out because you’re getting the actual honest, real story, and you have to flow with what they’re saying… When we show footage in front of a live audience, the biggest reward is having alums come up, give me a big hug, and say, “Thank you. Thank you for saying something positive.” So at the end of the day, if nothing else, we’re going to make a lot of people happy that we are actually portraying the true culture, and “Success with Honor,” and all those things that this community stands for. “Iron Lions” is produced and directed by Michael P. Nash with Executive Producers Bob Morgan and Scott Henry and Co‑Executive Producers Jay Jablonski and Will Browning. Learn more about the film and view the 10‑minute teaser at: ironlionsmovie.com. You’ll find an expanded transcript of Bob Morgan’s interview online at HappyValley.com. Hear the entire conversation on The Obligatory PSU Podcast, available wherever you find your podcasts.

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Find the best fun of the season with these fall festivals! Fall is here, and while football is top of mind, there are many more ways to celebrate the season in Happy Valley. Here is a roundup of the best festivals, events, and activities in the region to make your time back here even more fun this fall.

Sept. 28 Harvest Fest Mt. Nittany Winery | mtnittanywinery.com From 12 to 4 p.m., stroll through the mountainside vineyards while enjoying a complimentary wine tasting, and sample or pur‑ 18

chase food and crafts from many local vendors. Parking donations benefit the State College Food Bank.

Oct. 5‑26 (Fridays & Saturdays) 36th Annual Ghost & Goblins Tour Lincoln Caverns & Whisper Rocks lincolncaverns.com Their 36th Annual Ghosts & Goblins Tours promises to bring new themes and new surprises, creating a memorable experience for first time and repeat visitors alike, including their newest addition — The Haunted Hayride! Three unique experiences for the price of one!

Oct. 4‑5 15th Annual Oktoberfest Mifflinburg VFW, Rt. 45 just west of Mifflinburg Mifflinburgpa.org Celebrate central Pennsylvania’s German heritage with two days of German food, polka, hayrides, crafts, and so much more. It’s great fun for all ages! Rain or shine.

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Pennsylvania Dutch culture that shaped so much of the history of rural central Pennsylvania. Now in its 42nd year, the Dutch Fall Festival combines delicious homemade traditional foods, local entertainment, and educational and historical demonstrations, set in a celebratory community atmosphere in the heart of historic Aaronsburg village.

Oct. 11 Arboretum Pumpkin Festival The Arboretum at Penn State | psu.edu Dutch Fall Festival

Oct. 5‑6 Dutch Fall Festival Aaronsburg | aaronsburgcc.org Come to historic Aaronsburg for the annual Dutch Fall Festival! Since 1976, Aaronsburg’s Dutch Fall Festival is one of the most important cultural events in Penns Valley. The Dutch Fall Festival is a two‑day seasonal festival that celebrates the heritage of the

The Arboretum Pumpkin Festival features a pumpkin giveaway, jack‑o’‑lantern carving contest, lighted nighttime displays, and family activities. Volunteers help with event set‑up, contest reg‑ istration, jack‑o’‑lantern illumination, games and crafts, refresh‑ ments, and more. There is no admission charge to visit the Arboretum and free parking is available to visitors in the parking lot at the H.O. Smith Botanic Gardens. The Arboretum, including the gardens, is open for visitation every day from dawn until dusk. Continued on page 20

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Foods, crafts, knights in armor, music & dance from 6 Boal-affiliated countries

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Candlelight tours, Christmas tea, Dickens dinner & dance (reservations req’d)

December 7: Shop the Kristkindl Market in the Boal Barn Playhouse for great hand-made gifts & food while enjoying live holiday entertainment throughout the day! Browse our gift shop in the Visitor Center for gently used books, pottery, hand-carved bowls, postcards, and more. Columbus Chapel & Boal Mansion Museum, Boalsburg, PA boalmuseum.com, Boal Mansion Museum @BoalMuseum, Information: 814-876-0129 Tours Tues-Sun, 1:30-5pm, May-Oct; otherwise by appointment

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Oct. 12 Haunted Tours Fort Roberdeau | fortroberdeau.org From 7-10 p.m., enjoy some old fashioned scares at Fort Rob‑ erdeau, a reconstructed Revolutionary War fort nestled in Sinking Valley near Altoona.

Annual Downtown Fall Festival Downtown State College downtownstatecollege.com The Downtown Fall Festival has returned! The festival will take place on the 200 block of Allen Street from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come on out for free pumpkins for the kids at the Pumpkin Patch, enjoy the bounce house, tumble bus, pony rides, and more. It’s fun for the whole family!

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Punkin’ Chunkin’ Festival Bald Eagle State Park Watch pumpkins take flight (yes, really) at Punkin’ Chunkin’ Festival. Head out to Sayers Lake at Bald Eagle State Park for events, food, shopping, and of course, punkin’ chunkin! This annual event is a fundraiser for the Howard Fire Company and is a popular event, so head out early!

Oct. 12‑13; 19‑20 Apple Festival Weekends Way Fruit Farm | wayfruitfarm.com For two weekends in October, the scent of fresh kettle corn will greet you as you enter the outdoor craft show with a variety of local vendors. Fill your tummy with loads of yummy goods including homemade apple dumplings, homemade soup, all the apple and pumpkin donuts you can eat, and more! There’s fun for the whole family with free wagon rides out to the pumpkin patch, a bunny barn, garden tractor barrel ride, apple sling shot, and so much more!

Oct. 13 Olde Europe Renaissance Festival Boal Museum | boalmuseum.com Celebrate fall in Central Pennsylvania with a Renaissance theme of delicious foods, crafts, music and dance from the Olde World. From Italian food to Celtic music, you can enjoy the culture of the six European countries with which the Boals of Boal Museum were affiliated. There will be demonstrations in sword fighting, falconry, archery, knights in armor, and more!

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Oct. 26 Bellefonte Fall Festival and Halloween Parade Talleyrand Park Held every October, this festival features free special children’s activities like creating your own scarecrow, carving pumpkins, telling ghost stories, music, food, and more. The Halloween Parade travels throughout town and ends up in Talleyrand Park where participants will be judged on various cat‑ egories, including best dressed pet. Participating businesses with jack‑o‑lanterns in their windows will be handing out trick‑or‑treat candy as well. Bellefonte’s historic trains will be offering rides to enjoy the fall foliage. For more information about train excursions, see Bellefontetrains.org.

Pumpkin Festival Weekend Way Fruit Farm | wayfruitfarm.com The last Saturday before Halloween is the perfect time to get out to the farm for last‑minute pumpkin picking and a variety of fes‑

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tivities including a make‑your‑own caramel apple bar, live music, breakfast, lunch, apple and pumpkin donuts in the Café, and free wagon rides out to the pumpkin patch (weather permitting).

Oct. 26‑27 Enchanted Halloween Trail and Festival Shaver’s Creek | shaverscreek.org Shaver’s Creek comes alive in late October with this community festival that celebrates the fall harvest and includes pumpkin carv‑ ing, face painting, music, entertainment, activities, natural history programs, great food, and the Enchanted Halloween Trail! (Note that their trail is enchanted and not scary — perfect for all ages!)

Oct. 27 Annual CRPR Halloween Costume Parade Line up: block between College Ave. and Beaver Ave. on Burrowes Rd.; 6:30 p.m. line up, 7 p.m. step‑off | crpr.org This free fall family tradition is back for its 73rd year! Bring out your Ghouls, Goblins, Fairies and Avengers to the 73rd Annual CRPR Halloween Costume Parade. The parade forms on Burrows Rd in the block between College Ave and Beaver Ave. at 6:30 p.m. Step off is promptly at 7 p.m. Costume judging, with over 10 different costume categories, takes place at Memorial Field with cash prizes and candy treats provided by the State College Lions Club!

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Make Happy Valley your home for wines and brews We already know that the State College area is your go‑to place for great Penn State events, especially during football weekends in the fall. But while you are here, take some time to try some of the other things the area offers. Central Pennsylvania is becom‑ ing well‑known as a mecca for local vineyards and breweries. Not only can you stop by for a tour and tasting, you can pack up your car with a few bottles to enjoy back home long after your visit. Here are our top picks of the best wineries and craft breweries in the area.

Seven Mountains Wine Cellars With a variety of dry red wines, sweet wines, dry and semi‑dry white wines, and select vintner’s selections, Seven Mountains Wine Cellars has the perfect wine for any occasion. As the winner of several awards, including the prestigious double gold award, Seven Mountains finds a way to pair a delicious wine with any meal. The lounge area is also available for private events, and its loca‑ tion between Lewistown and State College make it a great place for gathering friends and family. Upcoming Events: Live outdoor music will be featured from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. on select dates this fall and winter. Watch the website for the latest information about performances. sevenmountainswinecellars.com | Main Winery Location: 107 Mountain Springs Lane, Spring Mills (or use 324 Decker Valley Road for GPS), 814‑364‑1000

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Boalsburg Wine Bar: 101B N. Main St., Boalsburg, 814‑808‑6635; Reedsville Wine Bar: 6 N. Main St., Reedsville, 717‑667‑7089

Mount Nittany Vineyard & Winery Whether you’re in town for a football game or you’re a regular townie, it’s always a great time to visit the Mount Nittany Vineyard & Winery, nestled along the mountainside in Centre Hall. The tasting room is open Tuesday‑Friday from 11 a.m. to

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5 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday 12 to 5 p.m. Wine tasting is free and tours are available for $7.95, which includes a wine glass with the winery logo. Upcoming Events: Harvest Fest at the Winery - Sept. 28 from 12 to 4 p.m. This free event welcomes both wine connoisseurs and casual wine drinkers to leisurely wander through the moun‑ tainside vineyard while enjoying local food vendors, vineyard tours, live music, and a complimentary wine tasting. A suggested parking donation will benefit the State College Food Bank. mtnittanywinery.com | 300 Houser Road, Centre Hall, 814‑466‑6373

409 Tailgate Wines The 409 Tailgate Club was started by Penn State football fans who loved tailgating and running their barbecue catering company. They pride themselves on serving the best barbecue in Happy Val‑ ley and now have added wine to their 409 Tailgate family, pairing the perfect tailgate foods with the perfect wine. Try their tailgate combo pack ($76.99). Get ready for your next tailgate or cookout with all of their great wines and sauces! Features Continued on page 33

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This year, give Penn State finds to everyone on your gift list The holidays are just around the corner, and we’ve got you covered. Give them the gift of Penn State with these local finds. It’s even more apropos for fans and alumni who can’t get back to campus this fall. You can send Happy Valley to them.

Gift cards galore We all know that sometimes, the most foolproof way to please someone with a gift is to let them choose it themselves. Gift cards are the tried and true way to do that, and you can order them from some of Happy Valley’s favorite local joints right online! The Field Burger & Tap and Otto’s are a few local favorites that sell

gift cards on their websites. Better yet, you can purchase “universal” gift cards like a Dante’s gift card can be used at any of these Dante’s locations: The Deli, Liberty Craft House, Hi Way Pizza, The Saloon, Bar Bleu, and The Hopshop. Plus, many local places offer bo‑ nuses on their gift cards this time of year, so you can upsize your gift.

Order the ice cream Berkey Creamery ice cream ships to all 48 states in the conti‑ nental United States, which means that you can make someone pretty happy this holiday season. Build a cooler with classics like Peachy Paterno or Keeny Beany Chocolate or newbies like White Out and add in some of their seasonal egg nog or Grilled Stickies, and they’ll ship it out for you! Get started at creamery.psu.edu.

See Happy Valley from the sky! Give the gift of an experience of viewing Happy Valley from the sky! Ridge Soaring Gliderport is a world‑ famous glider airport located about 10 miles west of State College, between Julian and Unionville. They offer flight training and glider rides, so visitors can soar above the beautiful landscape of the region and admire

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the once‑in‑a‑lifetime view. For more information or to schedule a glider ride, contact Ridge Soaring Gliderport at 814‑355‑2483 or visit eglider.org.

Sport Penn State gear Sure, you can find Penn State team gear from the big box places, but every Penn Stater knows the local places where the good, authentic stuff comes from. Luckily, some of the best Penn State stores in State College have online catalogues and ship anywhere. Check out the sites for stores like Student Book Store, Family Clothesline, the Penn State Bookstore, and Lion’s Pride to get Penn State clothing, accessories, home goods, souvenirs, and more. You can even find adorable holiday‑themed Penn State gifts on these sites, like ornaments, Christmas sweaters, and holiday decor.

Shop for unique finds while you’re here If you are already back in town this fall, take the opportunity to find the perfect gift! Riley on Main in Boalsburg is an urban shop in a suburban setting. This boutique furniture store has one‑of‑a‑kind gifts like candles, jewelry, home décor, and so much more. Facebook fans unanimously agree that it’s a beautiful store

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The ultimate kids' cold weather bucket list It’s fall in Happy Valley and that means FUN for all ages. Spend the first few weeks enjoying the full calendar of fall festivals and then, as the weather cools down, we’ve got you covered! Here are some of our favorite cold weather festivities this season for kids of all ages.

Magic Tree House: Showtime with Shakespeare Sunday, Nov. 3 Eisenhower Auditorium Indoor fun + introducing kids to the magic of theater is a perfect one‑two step. Showtime with Shakespeare is a new theatrical production based on the Magic Tree House adventure Stage 26

Fright on a Summer Night. No matter what, the show must go on! That’s what Jack and Annie learn when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to Elizabethan England. There, the daring sibling duo meets William Shakespeare, one of the greatest writers of all time. cpa.psu.edu

Tussey Mountain Tussey Mountain has family fun down pat. Kids (and adults, too) love tubing, and there are seven ski slopes for the most nov‑ ice skiers up to the most advanced. Snow tubing is open to ages four and up, and the handle‑tow lifts make trudging back up the hill for another round a thing of the past. Catch one of the ski les‑ sons on the weekend, for ages six to 12. Have teenagers or older kids who don’t necessarily need your watchful eye? Mom and Dad can cozy up at Edges Pub for a drink and great food, as well as live music on the weekends. Tusseymountain.com

Gingerbread house workshop Celebrate the season with family bonding and gingerbread fun with Taste Buds Kitchen’s signature December workshop. Each parent/child pair works together to design and decorate their very own gingerbread house. Take a break from last‑minute gift

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shopping and get messy in the kitchen. You and your creative chef will love the endless decorating options from frosted candy roofs to pretzel picket fences. Everyone will enjoy the cheerful holiday tunes as they experience quality parent/child time. Spread the holiday spirit by bringing home your very own gingerbread creation! $35 per parent/child pair. (They also offer an adult only BYOB workshop for adults who are kids at heart.) To register, visit tastebudskitchen.com/statecollege.

Pegula Ice Arena The Pegula Ice Arena is an annual tradition for our family. Home of the Division I hockey team, the community ice arena is roomy, sleek, and fun. There are 360 days of public skates, and there is no better time to go than the winter. Make it part of your holiday tradition — either a pre‑Thanksgiving workout or a Christmas Eve skate‑off — and find out just how good

you are on a pair of skates! Adults: $8, Kids under 18: $7, Skate rentals: $3. Check for the schedule at gopsusports.com/ pegula‑ice‑arena; 814‑865‑4102

Santa Express Dec. 20‑22 Hop aboard your very own local Polar Express in Bellefonte. The Santa Express runs Dec. 20‑22, and features Santa himself, along with a selection of his friends. Buy your tickets quick because this trip is in high demand (lap tickets are free for children under three). The ride is a little over an hour and departs from the Bellefonte Train Station, and Santa visits every car during the trip to the North Pole (aka, Pleasant Gap Fish Hatchery). bellefontetrain.org

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There are a ton of festivals occurring all over Centre County this season, but one of the most kid‑friendly is the Bellefonte Victorian Christmas on Dec. 13‑14. Stop by for another visit with Santa, plus carriage rides, shopping, crafts, story time, and more. bellefontevictorianchristmas.com Continued on page 28

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Pennsylvania Military Museum Kids Day Dress Up and Discover Stop by the Pennsylvania Military Museum in Boalsburg on Kids Day, Nov. 23, 12 to 3 p.m. Children of all ages can try on field and head gear from the museum’s education collection. Ad‑ ditional education stations will be set up throughout the museum for fun activities. Pamilmuseum.org

Explore the World of Little League - Free! Take a road trip to Williamsport and check out the World of Little League Museum for free on Kids’ Day, Nov. 16, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. You will be able to meet with non-profit youth organizations, learn about their programs while visiting the museum for free and enjoying day-long kids' activities. LittleLeagueMuseum.org

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Get Air Trampoline Park It may be the only time you ever actually enjoy watching your kids bounce off the walls (had to get that joke in there some‑ where!). Get Air Trampoline Park is a fairly new addition to the Happy Valley scene. You can find deals on their website, so grab some friends, make sure you have the right socks, and head over for some active, indoor fun. getairsports.com/state‑college

Penn’s Cave We all know that a cave’s temperature stays the same no matter what’s going on outside, which means that Penn’s Cave is going to require nothing more than a light jacket all year round to enjoy their 54 degrees. Take the 45‑50 minute tour in the only cave in Pennsylvania on the National Register of Historic Places, and see glittering stalactites and stalagmites that have formed flowstone, curtains, cascades, and draperies against a background of pil‑ lars and gigantic columns. Weather permitting, you’ll also get to explore Lake Nitanee outside the cave. pennscave.com

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The best place in Centre County for school‑age kids to learn and play simultaneously, Discovery Space is on North Atherton and features over 45 interactive exhibits that encourage play, explora‑ tion and experimentation. Discoveryspace.org

Berkey Creamery You know kids will dig into a bowl full of ice cream regardless of the weather outside! Get your perennial favorite, or order several different kinds and have your kids weigh in on the age‑old debate — what is the best creamery ice cream? (Note that I’ve recently switched my alliances to the new White Out and I’m sticking to it... until a new favorite comes out.) creamery.psu.edu

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Winter & Spring Sports Hopes high for Penn State’s “Second Season” WRESTLING Penn State’s head coach Cael Sanderson had already achieved legendary status as a competitor in his sport long before stepping foot in Happy Valley, and now he is well on his way to cementing a similar standing among the greatest college wrestling coaches of all time, with eight team titles and a bevy of individual national champions on his resume. Sanderson may need to muster every ounce of the coaching acumen that brought him (and Penn State) here as his squad enters a potentially-challenging season in its usual catbird seat. Once again defending national champions, the Nittany Lions will find themselves in a very familiar position this

year, not only as “the hunted” (Penn State has long since trans‑ formed into college wrestling’s version of the Alabama/Patriotsstyle dynasty that other fan bases love to hate), but also seeking to replace the contributions of two generational talents. Not all that long ago, the departed dynamic duo of Ed Ruth and David Taylor felt like the sort of twin titans whose like might not be seen again. Amazingly, the nigh-unstoppable machine that is Penn State wrestling responded by almost immediately replacing these two all-time greats with a pair of wrestlers who earned perhaps even greater renown in Jason Nolf and Bo Nickal. It’s hard to imagine lightning striking thrice in terms of truly replacing Nolf ’s and Nickal’s consistent greatness. This means that the pressure will shift to returning leaders like Vincenzo Joseph, Mark Hall, Shakur Rasheed, and Anthony Cassar. It will be up to them, along with exciting (but developing) young star Roman Bravo-Young, to up‑ hold State’s burgeoning championship tradition. In the center of it all, calm as the eye of a storm, will be Sanderson, ready to face down the dual challenges of uncertainty and complacency, even as the national field creeps up on Penn State in terms of depth

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and talent (especially a loaded Iowa team desperate to reclaim the college wrestling throne).

#17 Maryland, a run that put at least a bit of distance between an embattled head coach and his detractors. But a lack of postseason success – eight seasons with zero NCAA Tournament appearances – will continue to dog Chambers until his team finally makes that leap, and with an unusual degree of interchangeability amongst the Big Ten’s middle-tier programs and a Penn State roster featur‑

MEN’S BASKETBALL It is probably fair to say that this season feels like a “now or never” moment for Patrick Chambers and Penn State’s perpetually snake-bitten men’s basketball program as the Nittany Lions chase an elusive March Madness appearance with quite possibly their most complete roster of the Chambers era. After 2017-18 Big Ten scoring leader Tony Carr bolted for the professional ranks and big man Mike Watkins struggled with health and personal issues, last season began nightmarishly for the Lions, who dropped their first nine conference games before finally winning at Northwestern at the beginning of February. To Chambers’ credit, he kept his team together and focused, and they evolved into something of a dangerous draw down the stretch. Penn State rebounded to finish 7-13 in the B1G (14-18 overall) with wins over #6 Michigan and

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preseason All-Big Ten attention and with good reason. If fel‑ low senior Watkins can add more scoring to his rebounding and shot-blocking, it could really open things up for Stevens, who has the potential to go down as one of the best players ever in Happy Valley, to shine.

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Carolyn Keiger. Photo courtesy Penn State Athletics.

ing some legit star power, this could (and maybe must) be the sea‑ son it happens. Senior forward Lamar Stevens, the last remaining Lion from the Roman Catholic Trio of Chambers’ prized 2016 recruiting class (which also included Carr) has received copious

For Penn State’s women’s basketball program, this season is all about new energy and excitement stemming from a change at the top, with the hiring of new head coach Carolyn Kieger, formerly of Marquette. Kieger arrived in the spring and, as is necessity in college sports (and habit here in Happy Valley with James Frank‑ lin setting the pace), immediately hit the ground running, meet‑ ing Penn Staters and quickly learning about the passionate fan base. She also met with the team to build relationships with the

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current players (some of whom she recruited while at Marquette), and she even talked shop a little with men’s coach Pat Chambers — the two have extended open invites to one another to watch both team’s practices. In an exclusive Q&A with HappyValley. com, Coach Kieger opened up about her vision for the future of Penn State women’s hoops: “I think it’s an amazing opportunity for a place that’s had a tremendous amount of success in the past, great legacy, and one that I’ve watched as I grew up, not only as a player, but as a coach. So to be here with a chance to get it back on the national stage and national prominence is one that I’m very excited about and don’t take lightly... the more I started to research, the more I started to learn, the more excited I got, and just really thought that this opportunity to re-energize the community, get every‑ body back involved, I think this is a place that we can get 12,000 fans in the stands if we do it right and we build it the right way. And I don’t think you can say that at many different institutions for women’s basketball.” Check out HappyValley.com for our full interview with Caro‑ lyn Kieger.

at the highest level of collegiate competition was going to take some time. At the outset, some even speculated that Penn State, no matter its tradition or resources, would take a full season of baptism by fire (ice?) before it won a single game. And yet, here we are: These years have seen the historic establishment of a true Big Ten ice hockey conference, bringing some of the

Peyton Jones. Photo courtesy Penn State Athletics.

MEN’S ICE HOCKEY Only six years ago, Penn State opened the sparkling new Pegula Ice Arena, a world-class ice hockey facility befitting one of the nation’s most historically successful college athletics programs. The University harbored big ambitions for the addition of ice hockey, but also had plenty of outside skeptics within what had always been among the more cloistered and regional communities in college sports. Sure, the Nittany Lions had a brand name with plenty of money behind it, but surviving, let alone thriving,

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greatest rivalries in college sports to the ice each year (ask the traditionalists about Penn State “ruining college hockey”). The Lions have already claimed the conference championship once in two appearances in the title game, twice gone to the NCAA postseason tournament, spent time ranked as the number one team in the country, and last year produced an NCAA scoring champion (Alex Limoges). The rise of coach Guy Gadowsky’s team has been rapid, wild, and fun with the 2019-20 season

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Sapphire Blue blueberry wine, Olde Main pinot grigio, 1855 vidal, 409 Tailgate Sauce, barbecue sauce, and Peachy PA bourbon sauce. tailgatewine.com

Hungry Run Wine Cellars If you haven’t participated in a tasting at Hungry Run Wine Cellars, you’re missing out on some of the more unique tastes the Central Pennsylvania wine scene has to offer. The winery is owned and operated in Lewistown, and named for the Hungry Run stream that passes through Mifflin County. They thrive on bringing creative, unique, and delicious wines to the table because they believe wine shouldn’t be so serious. Once you try their wines, you will agree that they are full‑flavored and fun! Try one‑of‑a‑kind finds like Strawberry Watermelon, or just bottled California Dry Reds Malbec and Cab Franc. You can now find some of your favorite Hungry Run Wines at the State College Wegmans! hungryrun.com | 10042 US Hwy 522 South, Lewistown, 717‑242‑0444

Happy Valley Vineyard & Winery With the belief that “winemaking begins and ends in the vineyard,” the Happy Valley Vineyard & Winery pours more than a century of expertise in taking care of the vine until harvest time. More than 23 wines, with a focus on dry whites and reds, are grown on the nine‑acre farm located in the heart of Happy Valley. The beautiful facility is available for wedding rehearsals and receptions and it’s now host to live entertainment on Friday evenings in the tasting room. Happy Valley Vineyard & Winery is now also available at the Downtown Winter Farmer’s Market on Fridays at the State College Borough Building.

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shaping up to be perhaps the best yet. THON enthusiast and #cawlidgehawkey guru John Buccigross of ESPN has the Lions fourth in his preseason rankings, and Penn State appears to have assembled a team with the speed, depth, and talent to legitimately compete for a spot in the Frozen Four, an accomplishment that would only further cement the dream made reality that began with Pegula’s inaugural home series over Homecoming weekend in 2013.

Upcoming Events: Live music featuring local bands on Friday nights through January, 6 to 8 p.m. thehappyvalleywinery.com | 576 South Foxpointe Drive, State College, 814‑308‑8756

814 Cider Works 814 Cider Works just had their grand opening this summer. It’s more than just cider — it’s an experience rooted in decades of passion to take what is grown on their land and share it with you. Check out their cider house on the first, third, and fifth (if applicable) weekends of every month. Just in time for football, try their White Out, a semi‑sweet blend of lush apples and white grapes straight off of the vine with a refreshing mouthfeel with subtle tartness. 814CiderWorks.com | J.L. Farm and Cidery, 3392 Shingletown Road, State College

You can find more about local wineries, breweries, and cideries at HappyValley. com/eat!

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Winter Fireplace Getaway demo participants create their own canvas masterpieces at the Inn at Solvang, Huntingdon, under the direction of professional artist and instructor Rebecca Reck of Bluebird Designs.

Book a Winter Fireplace Getaway in the Raystown Lake Region The spectacular summer and fall seasons in Pennsylvania like to hog all the attention sometimes. But winter in the Raystown Lake Region is nothing short of magical. Travel to Huntingdon County — State College’s southern bedroom community — for a Winter Fireplace Getaway. Take in the breathtaking views of snow clinging to lakeside pines and icy water rushing over river rocks. Then cozy up with family and friends for a heart — and toe — warming evening by the fireplace, while you have fun and learn something new with a Winter Fireplace Getaway Experience. Book a stay anytime from January‑March for a group of 34

8‑20 people at a participating lodging facility, and choose one of the following Winter Fireplace Getaway Experiences at no additional charge!

Lodge experiences Coffee cupping Enjoy a class from a master coffee roaster and apprentice tea sommelier on coffee history, brewing and roasting techniques, while you learn the art of coffee cupping and participate in a tasting experience by Standing Stone Coffee Company.

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Painting class Create your own masterpiece on canvas under the direction of professional artist and instructor Rebecca Reck of Bluebird Designs. Experiment with painting techniques, exercise your creative muscles, and have fun! Cake decorating Dive into a Buttercream Cake Workshop with Sweethearts

Confectionery, where you’ll learn the basic steps of cake decorating. Split, stack, fill, crumb coat, finish, and frost. Then enjoy and share your delectable creation. Kind yoga Learn the basic tenets of yoga, as practiced in the Kripalu tradition, from experienced yoga instructor Tracy Lake. Then move through guided centering/grounding, warm ups, postures, and relaxation. Refresh, recharge, and rejuvenate.

Off‑site experiences See, hear, and touch the past. The William E. Swigart Jr. Automobile Museum has Herbie the Love Bug, a Tucker and more, while Isett Heritage Museum offers more than 40,000 items on display at its farm estate. Explore Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks, where you’ll walk through winding passageways and splendid rooms with massive flowstones, thousands of delicate stalactites, pure white calcite, and sparkling crystals.

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Try this time: top picks for tailgates, tacos, and terrific breakfasts It’s a good thing that you are already coming back to Happy Valley this fall. Because in addition to the football schedule and full calendar of fall events, there is some food that you just have to try.

Tailgate like a boss with these seafood picks Our first entry is both a cafe and takeout spot and one of the first places we’ll tell you about when you come into town. The reason is simple – landlocked central PA now has its own source of amazingly fresh seafood. The owners of Maine Bay and Berry bring in 20‑25 different types of fish twice a week along with

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many different types of cold water oysters, calamari, fresh clams, mussels, and five different types of shrimp. Located in State College, they offer fresh seafood along with ready‑made items like lobster rolls, house made crab cakes, salmon filet burgers, Maine‑made artisan soups, as well as land‑sourced items like small craft root beer and wild blueberry soda. If you’re looking for a dessert option, they also sell Maine‑made pies rated as top‑ten in the country! This fall, be sure to check out their carry out offerings that are perfect for tailgating. Their shrimp platters are the freshest you’ll find anywhere. Call in, and they’ll have it steamed and ready to go for you. You can get two pounds of 16/20 ultra premium cooked Selva Shrimp (which is approximately 35‑40 shrimp) and choice of bottle of Maine‑made cocktail sauce for $45.00. Or, pick up some of their lobster rolls that made such a splash at Arts Fest. Get one pound of Maine Lobster roll mix for four plus four New England style rolls for $54.99. Get a head start on the holidays by putting in your preorder for their Feast of Seven Fishes! mainebayandberry.com | 201 Elmwood Street, State College; 833‑624‑6322

Treat yourself – it’s time for tacos Taco Inc in Pleasant Gap wants you to know that tacos can fix almost anything. Try their fresh, authentic Mexican cuisine in their Pleasant Gap restaurant and you’ll agree. Their menu is limited and that’s on purpose – it 36

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guarantees that every order is fresh, fast, and amazing. Try finds like tamales with chicken and salsa verde served on their homemade tortillas, or fan favorites like their barbacoa street tacos, fried ice cream, and chimichangas. Every Tuesday is Taco Tuesday with $1 tacos, and it’s the tastiest dollar you can spend. They are a Penn State approved caterer, and also operate a food truck and offer mobile catering for any sized fiesta, so book them for your corporate event, wedding, birthday party, and more! facebook.com/tacoinctacosp | 13 E College Ave, Pleasant Gap; 814‑548‑7386

End your weekend with this charming brunch Another delightful destination for dining in the area is the Hublersburg Inn. Located just 20 miles from State College the drive to this charming country inn brings you past the farms and fields where much of their local produce is procured. Chef Cody Pierce creates seasonal menus which include produce from nearby farms, cheeses from Goot Essa, and handcrafted cocktails like the Fisherman’s Margarita with herbs from their own garden. Fall is the perfect time of year to enjoy everything the Hublersburg Inn has to offer! Head there for breakfast and try their five different Eggs Benedict options, which include fried chicken, crab cake and crispy pork belly. Whether it’s brunch, lunch, or dinner, the Hublersburg Inn will blow you away with fresh ingredients and exciting options. hublersburginn.com | 449 Hublersburg Road, Hublersburg; 814‑383‑2616

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Fall and winter looks delicious at The Nittany Lion Inn and The Penn Stater Penn State’s premier hotels, The Nittany Lion Inn on campus and The Penn Stater located in Innovation Park, are ready for your visit back to Happy Valley. With golf packages, wine events, Sunday brunches, and events around the holidays, your visit back to Happy Valley just got more delicious!

Treat yourself to a steakhouse dinner When’s the last time you had an amazing steakhouse dinner? You can enjoy a sizzling, juicy premium steak cooked to perfection right here at The Dining Room. Their steaks are perfectly complemented with sauces and sides that aren’t available on the lunch menu, along with their award‑winning wine list.

Take a midweek break with Winesday at Whiskers Winesday starts every Wednesdays at 5 p.m. You can enjoy wine (along with perfectly‑paired small plates) at a great price. They are excited with their newest offering on Winesday. It is their Flight & Bites featuring tasting pours of three

different Siduri Pinot Noir. Siduri owns vineyards in Santa Barbara County, CA, the Russion River located in Sonoma, and Yamhill‑Carlton located in Willamette, Oregon. Each wine expresses a sense of place which is what makes this flight of wines so much fun for guests.

Tour the world with a wine dinner The Dining Room is the only restaurant in State College to hold the Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence for their extensive wine selection, and it shows with their lineup of special dining. Bimonthly, they host Tastes of the World Wine Dinners. Each dinner is themed to a specific wine region and offers a personalized wine and dining experience that’s one of a kind. Past destinations include Portugal, South Africa and Bordeaux, France. Find more details about the upcoming dinners at nittanylioninn. psu.edu.

Brunch in style this Sunday The Penn Stater’s and Nittany Lion Inn’s brunch buffets are award winning, and after one visit, you’ll know why. At The Dining Room at The Nittany Lion Inn, enjoy a carving station, omelet station, fresh smoked salmon, and all your breakfast favorites. At The Gardens at The Penn Stater, you’ll get a complimentary mimosa or champagne with breakfast dishes like scrambled eggs with pepperoni, tomato and fresh mozzarella cheese alongside their weekly featured items, an omelet station, Belgian waffles, salad bar, dessert table and much more. It’s perfect for special events or small family meals. Reservations are recommended. Call The Dining Room at 814‑865‑8590 or The Gardens at The Penn Stater at 814‑863‑5090.

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comfortable and at home at The Inn, State College’s holiday centerpiece. They take pride in providing the best in customer service and will treat your guests to a delicious free breakfast before they start their day. Contact a reservations specialist today at 800‑233‑7505 and you can check this off your holiday checklist!

Enjoy breakfast with Santa Ho Ho Ho! Santa Claus is coming to… The Nittany Lion Inn! Bring the family for breakfast with Santa on December 7‑14. Enjoy a delicious start to your day, and take home a complimentary photo with our star guest, Santa. Tickets are required for this event, so call 814‑865‑5890 and save your space now. This event fills up fast!

Book a spare room for your holiday guests Are you having company for the holidays and your house is bursting at the seams? The Nittany Lion Inn has a solution for that — send your guests their way. Your loved ones will feel

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Tailgate Guys: Quarterbacking tailgates to victory since 2009 While the Penn State Nittany Lions started the season with big wins on the field, fans can now pull away from the competition in the parking lots around Beaver Stadium fans with the help of Tailgate Guys. As anyone that has ever been to Happy Valley knows, a good tailgate is almost as important to the game day experience as a win. With Tailgate Guys, you are guaranteed a win in the parking lot at every home game. Tailgate Guys have developed tailgate packages for groups ranging in size from five to 5,000 just steps away (627 feet to be exact) from Beaver Stadium on Little Jeffrey Field. Tailgate Guys provide temporary tented structures of all sizes with space to tailgate and move around. The only thing they do not offer is parking since there are no vehicles in the tailgate area. To secure parking near the Tailgate Guys site, call 1‑800‑Nittany.

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or as small as needed; tables and chairs for all of your guests; and of course, coolers loaded with ice to keep all of your beverages cold even on the hottest fall days. And when the Nittany Lions have a prime time kickoff, you will not have to miss a minute of the college football action from around the country with their awesome Dish Network media package. Complete with 43” mounted TV’s featuring DISH’s premium sports programming, Tailgate Guys provide all the college football action happening throughout the day and all season long, live at your tailgate party. Tailgate Guys take all of the stress off of hosting a tailgate party and even have bellhops on‑site to unload guests’ vehicles and take the guest’s items to their tent for them. They will even load your car after the game!

What about the food? Tailgate Guys offer a number of catering menus that guests can choose from. They take your catering order, coordinate all of the logistics and payment, and have their local catering partners drop the food off at your tailgate. Here in State College, Tailgate Guys work with My My Chicken, Paul’s Provisions, Duck Donuts, Hoag’s Catering, State Burger, and Jimmy John’s to offer a wide variety of food. And since everyone has their own traditions when it comes to tailgating, guests are always welcome to bring their own favorite tailgate food and even their own propane grills to a Tailgate Guys party. If you’re interested in booking Tailgate Guys for a Penn State game this season, you must place your orders no later than Tuesday at 4 p.m. the week of the game. All orders can be placed directly through the Penn State section of the Tailgate Guys website tailgateguys.com/home/pennstate.

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Eat, Play & Live in Happy Valley! Live Local Services Central PA Convention & Visi‑ tors Bureau visitpennstate.org 800‑358‑5466 Collegiate Athletic Travel AthleticTravel.com 800‑788‑4414 Fraser Condos frasercondos.com 866‑445‑5718 Fullington fullingtontours.com 814‑238‑1100

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Lyons Kennels lyonskennels.com 814‑355‑3974

The Retreat at State College retreatstatecollege.com 814-231-0871

Distinct Collectibles distinctcollectibles.com 844‑236‑9751

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Shopping

Helen Foxx HelenFoxxandCo.com 814‑548‑7847

TailGate Guys tailgateguys.com/home/ pennstate 814‑933‑4100 Taste Buds Kitchen tastebudskitchen.com/ statecollege 814‑238‑1212 TriYoga of Central Pennsylvania PennsylvaniaTriYoga.com

Apple Hill Antiques applehillantiques.com/ 814‑238‑2980 Art a la Carte artalacartepa.com 814‑355‑1590 Confer's Jewelers ConfersJewelers.com 814‑355‑8836 CO2 the unique boutique Co2boutique.com 814‑353‑4258

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Riley on Main rileyonmain.com 814‑466‑9200 Ten Thousand Villages State College tenthousandvillages.com/ statecollege 814‑954-5043 Victorian House Antiques VhouseAntiques@aol.com 814‑404‑1565

Salons, Spas & Gyms EsSpa at the Carnegie Inn & Spa esspa.us 814‑380‑9772 Crossfit Lionheart crossfitlionheart.com 814‑238‑4617 Lionheart Fitness lionheartgyms.com 814‑238‑4617 The North Club thenorthclub.com 814‑237‑1510

Eat, Play & Live in Happy Valley! Titan Fitness titanfitness.com 814‑235‑1015

Play Arts and Culture Bellefonte Art Museum of Centre County bellefontemuseum.org 814‑355‑4280 Bryce Jordan Center bjc.psu.edu 814‑863‑5500 Center for the Performing Arts cpa.psu.edu 814‑863‑0255 Central PA Theatre and Dance Fest centralpatheatre.com Columbus Chapel & Boal Mansion boalmuseum.com 814‑876‑0129 FUSE Productions fuseproductions.org Happy Valley’s Got Talent tidesprogram.org Infusion at Penn State PennStateInfusion.org

Mifflinburg Heritage Revitalization Association mifflinburgpa.com/ 570‑966‑1666

Huntingdon County Visitors Bureau raystown.org 814‑658‑0060

Palmer Museum of Art palmermuseum.psu.edu 814‑865‑7672

Lincoln Caverns lincolncaverns.com 814‑643‑0268

The State Theatre thestatetheatre.org 814‑272‑0606

Northland Bowl northlandbowl.com 814‑237‑1500

Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center shaverscreek.org 814‑863‑2000

Tempest Productions, Inc. tempestproductions.org 866‑248‑5091

Nittany Antique Machinery Show Nittanyantique.org

State College Spikes statecollegespikes.com 814‑272‑1711

Around Happy Valley

PA Military Museum pamilmuseum.org 814‑466‑6263

Tussey Mountain tusseymountain.com 814‑466‑6266

Penn State All‑Sports Museum gopsusports.com/museum/ 814‑865‑0044

Whata‑Blast Lasertag whatablastlasertag.com 814‑234‑8740

Central PA Conv & Visitors Bureau visitpennstate.org 800‑358‑5466 Fort Roberdeau FortRoberdeau.com 814‑946‑0048 Grange Fair grangefair.com GoPSURV.com GoPSURV.com

Penn State Alumni Association alumni.psu.edu 800‑548‑LION Penn State Baseball gopsusports.com 814‑272‑0208 Penn State Homecoming homecoming.psu.edu

Penn’s Cave and Wildlife Park pennscave.com 814‑364‑1664 Ridge Soaring Gliderport eglider.org 814‑355‑2483

Breweries, Distilleries and Distributors bar bleu dantesinc.com/locations/ bar‑bleu 814‑237‑0374 Barrel 21 barrel21distillery.com 814‑308‑9522 Beer Belly’s Beverage beerbellysbeverage.com 814‑237‑2739

World of Little League Museum littleleague.org/world‑of‑lit‑ tle‑league/ 570‑326‑3607 WPSU wpsu.org

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Brewsky’s Bottle Shop brewskys.us 814‑272‑1074 Elk Creek Café + Aleworks elkcreekcafé.net 814‑349‑8850 Happy Valley Brewing Company happyvalleybeer.com 814‑234‑4406 The Hopshop dantesinc.com/locations/ the‑hopshop/ 814‑308‑9808

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Eat, Play & Live in Happy Valley! Liberty Craft House dantesinc.com 814‑954‑4923

J.L. Farm and Cidery 814 Cider Works www.814ciderworks.com

The Deli Restaurant TheDeliRestaurant.com 814‑237‑5710

Hublersburg Inn hublersburginn.com 814‑383‑2616

Red Horse Tavern therhtavern.com 814‑359‑2082

Local Whiskey happyvalleyrestaurants.com 814‑272‑6831

Mount Nittany Vineyard & Winery mtnittanywinery.com 814‑466‑6373

The Dining Room (at The Nittany Lion Inn) nittanylioninn.psu.edu 814‑865‑8590

Kimchi Korean Restaurant kimchistatecollege.com 814‑237‑2096

Sammi's SammisBellefonte.com 814‑810‑2222

Seven Mountains Wine Cellars sevenmountainswine cellars.com 814‑364‑1000

Doan’s BBQ doansbones.com 814‑238‑7427 (State College) 814‑667‑3670 (Petersburg)

Legends (at the Penn Stater) thepennstaterhotel.psu.edu 814‑ 863‑ 5080

The Saloon HomeOfTheMonkeyBoy. com

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Earlystown Diner 814‑364‑5099

Liberty Craft House dantesinc.com/locations/ liberty‑craft‑house 814‑954‑4923

814‑234‑1344 Sweet Scoops brotherspizzacentrehall. com 814‑364‑1141

Otto’s Pub & Brewery ottospubandbrewery.com 814‑867‑6886 Phyrst happyvalleyrestaurants. com/#phyrst 814‑238‑1406 Port Matilda Hotel & Tavern 814‑692‑4097

Allegro Restaurant allegro‑restaurant.com 814‑946‑5216

Robin Hood Brewing Co. robinhoodbrewingco.com 814‑237‑7777

American Ale House americanalehouse.net 814‑237‑9701

The Saloon HomeOfTheMonkeyBoy.com 814‑234‑1344

The Arena Bar & Grill thearenabarandgrill.com 814‑237‑8833

Z Bar at The Deli Restaurant TheDeliRestaurant.com 814‑237‑5710

bar bleu dantesinc.com/locations/ bar‑bleu/ 814‑237‑0374

Wineries and Cideries 409 Tailgate Wine TailgateWine.com Bella Vino Wine Bar facebook.com/pg/Wineand‑ CafeonthePark 814‑355‑2658 Good Intent Cider goodintentcider.com 717‑778‑8171

Barrel 21 barrel21distillery.com 814‑308‑9522 Bonfatto's Italian Market & Corner Cafe Bonfattos.com 814‑353‑3330 Brothers’ Pizza brotherspizzacentrehall.com 814‑364‑9817 (Centre Hall) 814‑234‑4200 (State College) 814‑355‑4562 (Wingate)

Happy Valley Vineyard & Winery thehappyvalleywinery.com 814‑308‑8756

Carnegie Inn & Spa carnegieinnandspa.com 814‑234‑2424

Hungry Run Wine Cellars hungryrun.com 717‑242‑0444

Champs Sports Grill champssportsgrill.net 814‑234‑7700 (Atherton St.) champsdowntown.com 814‑238‑1110 (Allen St.)

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Edgewater Inn and Riverside Grill edgewaterinnandriverside‑ grill.com 814‑669‑4144 The Field Burger and Tap toftrees.com/restaurant 814‑234‑8000 The Gardens Restaurant (at the Penn Stater) thepennstaterhotel.psu.edu 814‑863‑5090 Gigi’s Southern Table Gigisdining.com 814‑861‑3463 The Governor's Pub thegovernorspub.com 814‑353‑1008 Happy Valley Brewing Company happyvalleybeer.com 814‑234 4406 Harrison’s Wine Grill harrisonsmenu.com 814‑237‑4422 HiWay Pizza Pub HiwayPizza.com 814‑237‑0375 (North) 814‑954‑5240 (West) 814‑237‑5718 (Downtown) Home Delivery Pizza Pub homedeliverypizza.net 814‑357‑8399

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Maine Bay & Berry Co. mainebayandberry.com 833-624-6322 Maria's Italian Restaurant & Pizza marias‑italian‑restaurant. weebly.com 814‑355‑1121 Otto’s Pub & Brewery ottospubandbrewery.com 814‑867‑6886 Perkins perkinsrestaurants.com 814‑237‑0307 Pizza Mia! wearepizzamia.com 814‑355‑3738 (Bellefonte) 814‑234‑1606 (State College) 570‑893‑1700 (Lock Haven)

Taco Inc TacoIncTacos.com 814‑548‑7386 Talleyrand Tavern 814‑353‑1008 Taste of the Valley facebook.com/ TasteOfTheValley 717‑935‑0050 The View at Mountain View Country Club mtviewcountryclub.com/ theview 814‑466‑7231 Way Cafe and Bakery wayfruitfarm.com 814‑692‑5211

P.J. Harrigan’s pjharrigans.com 814‑235‑3009

Webster’s Bookstore Café webstersbookstorecafé.com 814‑272‑1410

Port Matilda Hotel & Tavern & Tavern 814‑692‑4097

Whiskers (at The Nittany Lion Inn) nittanylioninn.psu.edu 814‑865‑8580

Qdoba qdoba.com 814‑861‑3288 Quaker Steak & Lube thelube.com 814‑ 237‑ 5823

Catering/Group Events The Arena Bar & Grill thearenabarandgrill.com 814‑237‑8833

Eat, Play & Live in Happy Valley! Champs Sports Grill champssportsgrill.net 814‑234‑7700 Dante’s Restaurants, Inc. dantesinc.com 814‑234‑1344 Edgewater Inn and Riverside Grill edgewaterinnandriverside‑ grill.com 814‑669‑4144 The Gardens Restaurant (at the Penn Stater) thepennstaterhotel.psu.edu 814‑863‑5090 Gigi’s Restaurant & Wine Lounge gigisdining.com 814‑861‑3463 Harrison’s Wine Grill & Catering/Above the Valley Special Event Center harrisonsmenu.com 814‑237‑4422 Happy Valley Catering by Pizza Mia! wearepizzamia.com 814‑355‑3738 Lodge at Tussey Mountain tusseymountain.com 814‑466‑7976 Penn State Hospitality pennstatehotels.com 800‑233‑7505 Qdoba qdoba.com 814‑861‑3288 Ramada Conference Center ramadasc.com 814‑238‑3001 Taco Inc TacoIncTacos.com 814‑548‑7386

CSAs / Farms / Farmers Markets / Buying Clubs Bee Tree Berry Farm 814‑383‑2134 Boalsburg Farmers Market boalsburgfarmersmarket. com 814‑692‑5211 Buy Fresh, Buy Local buylocalpa.org/centre Friday Downtown State College Farmers Market statecollegefarmersmarket. com Lemont Farmers Market lemontvillage.org/home/ lemont‑farmers‑market North Atherton Farmers Market nathertonmarket.com Tuesday Downtown State  College Farmers Market facebook.com/ statecollegefarmers Way Fruit Farm wayfruitfarm.com 814‑692‑5211

Stay Hotels

Carnegie Inn & Spa carnegieinnandspa.com 814‑234‑2424 Comfort Suites comfortsuites.com 814‑235‑1900 Country Inn and Suites countryinns.com 814‑234‑6000

Courtyard by Marriott marriott.com/hotels/travel/ scecy‑courtyard‑state‑ college 814‑238‑1881 Days Inn Penn State lioncountrylodging.com 814‑238‑8454 Econo Lodge Bellefonte econolodge.com 814‑355‑5561 Fairfield Inn & Suites State College stayhvh.com 814‑238‑3871 Graduate State College graduatehotels.com/ state‑college 814‑231‑2100 Hampton Inn & Suites State College stayhvh.com 814‑231‑1899 Happy Valley Hotels stayhvh.com 814‑278‑7595 Hilton Garden Inn lioncountrylodging.com 814‑272‑1221 Holiday Inn Express State College stayhvh.com 814‑867‑1800 Hublersburg Inn hublersburginn.com 814‑383‑2616 Ingleby Lodge inglebylodge.com 814‑360‑5145 Lock Haven Fairfield Inn and Suites marriott.com/hotels/travel/ fairfield‑inn‑and‑suites‑lock‑  haven/ 570‑263‑5034

Milesburg Quality Inn choicehotels.com/pa660 814‑355‑7521 Nittany Budget Motel lioncountrylodging.com 814‑238‑0015 Nittany Lion Inn nittanylioninn.psu.edu 800‑233‑7505 The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel thepennstater.psu.edu 814‑863‑5000 Port Matilda Hotel & Tavern & Tavern 814‑692‑4097 Quality Inn Penn State lioncountrylodging.com 814‑234‑1600 Ramada Inn & Conference Center ramadasc.com 814‑238‑3001 Residence Inn by Marriott residenceinnstatecollege. com 814‑235‑6960 Sleep Inn sleepinn.com 814‑235‑1020

Bed & Breakfasts Earlystown Manor B & B earlystownmanor.com 814‑466‑6481 Herr House At Linden Hall Owned by Mike the Mailman and Mary Herr mtm16802@gmail.com 814‑404‑8185 Our Fair Lady Bed & Breakfast ourfairladybnb.com 814‑355‑1117 The Queen Bed & Breakfast thequeenbnb.com 814‑355‑7946 Reynolds Mansion reynoldsmansion.com 814‑353‑8407 Riffles and Runs B & B rifflesandruns.com 814‑353‑8109

Lodges, Cabins and Campgrounds Bear Mountain Lodge bearmountainbb.com/ 570‑724‑2428 Godspeed Events and Lodging godspeedhostel.com 814‑554‑0024

SpringHill Suites State College stayhvh.com 814‑867‑1807 Super 8 lioncountrylodging.com 814‑237‑8005 Toftrees Golf Resort & Conference Center toftrees.com 800‑252‑3551

Ingleby Lodge inglebylodge.com 814‑360‑5145 Vintner’s Inn Seven Mountains Wine Cellars vintnersinnpa.com 814‑364‑1000

Wyndham Garden wyngardenstatecollege.com 814‑466‑2255

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