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SUMMIT Early Learning to host family resource fair

LEWISTOWN — SUMMIT Early Learning will host a community resource fair from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at its Lewistown location, 10 Bollinger Road. The event will connect families with information and resources related to health and wellness, parenting and family support, education and child development, and housing and financial assistance. The fair is being presented by SUMMIT Early Learning and AmeriHealth Caritas.

Free digital stalking, technology training offered in Lewistown

LEWISTOWN — The Mifflin Juniata Training Clearinghouse will host a free community training on digital stalking and technology Oct. 27 at The Compass Center, 31 S. Dorcas St., Lewistown. The training, featuring The Abuse Network, will be offered from 1 to 3 p.m. and again from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The presentation will cover social network stalking, statistics, practical steps and real-world examples. Space is limited. To RSVP, contact Robin White at rwhite@mifflincountypa.gov or (717) 914-6215.

‘Clue’ takes the stage at Penn State

UNIVERSITY PARK — The stage adaptation of the murder-mystery comedy “Clue” will make its Penn State debut at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at Eisenhower Auditorium. Based on the 1985 Paramount Pictures film and inspired by the Hasbro board game, “Clue” follows six guests who gather ...

Writers’ group to discuss storytelling techniques

STATE COLLEGE — The Nittany Valley Writers’ Network will meet Tuesday, Oct. 13, in the Schlow Library Community Room, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. Local storytellers and writers Beth McLaughlin and Ned Balzer will ...

PHEAA offers FAFSA completion workshop

HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency is encouraging college-bound students and families to complete the 2027-28 Free Application for Federal Student Aid, which became available Oct. 1. The FAFSA is used to determine eligibility for financial assistance including Federal Pell Grants, PA State Grants, scholarships, institutional aid and federal student loans. PHEAA and the Pennsylvania Department of Education will hold a free FAFSA Completion Workshop Oct. 8 at PHEAA headquarters, 1200 N. Seventh St., Harrisburg. PHEAA staff will provide assistance during ...