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Volunteering: Tussey Mountainback Transition Zone

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6 volunteers are needed as we provide as much support as we can to the runners participating in the Mountainback.

We will update location and directions as needed. Please sign up at the link below:
https://forms.gle/LsmudZBhiS8AWVaS6

Event Date: Sunday, October 26th
Event Start Time: 10:00am (to 3:00pm)

Set up food and beverage, record arrival times for Ultra runners, provide basic first aid supplies (as needed), manage parking and break down the site when all runners are through.

General Location: Kettle Road and Cooper’s Gap Road

Hike: Musser Gap New Trails

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The hike will be Saturday, 10/25 at 12PM. We will meet at noon and leave from the trailhead at the parking lot.

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This is a basic introduction to 2025’s newly built trails in Musser Gap. You’ll climb up the gravel path and ascend the original Musser Gap Reroute, then cut over to the top of the lower ridge on Fern Winder.

It should take 1 1/2 – 2 hours. This event is open for members and non-members. Please remember to dress appropriately and bring water.

SCYP Volunteer: Spring Creek Park Fall Cleanup Day

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Location: Spring Creek Park, 901 Houserville Rd, State College, PA 16801

Date/Time: Sunday, October 12th, 10am-12pm

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Enjoy a weekend day outside with a good deed by helping keep Spring Creek Park one of the best parks in the area at our fall clean-up! Volunteers will help by picking up litter, maintaining planting beds and walkways, trail cleanup, and many more activities supervised by the Centre Region Parks & Recreation (CRPR) staff. SCYP is an official Park Partner through CRPR. 

𝙋𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙍𝙎𝙑𝙋 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙂𝙤𝙤𝙜𝙡𝙚 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙢 𝙨𝙤 𝙬𝙚 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙮 𝙫𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩. https://forms.gle/hCcH3EajJKzA4cuC8

Help your community out, spruce up the park, enjoy nature, and hang out with some other SCYP members! Non-members are encouraged to participate.

**We will meet in the MAIN parking lot area accessed from the entrance off Houserville Road.

**Be sure to bring water and work/gardening gloves. We have a few pairs of gloves we can lend to volunteers. Please wear a SCYP shirt if you have one to help represent SCYP as we work to make the park beautiful! If you don’t have a t-shirt, we’ll be giving out legacy SCYP t-shirts to volunteers (sizing is limited).

After the event, some of the group usually heads to a local spot for lunch!

October Monthly “Sips” Social

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Date/Time: Wednesday, October 1, 5:30 – 7:30pm

Location: Otto’s Pub and Brewery, 2235 N Atherton St, State College, PA 16803

We’re back in October for our Monthly Social at Otto’s Pub and Brewery! This October: To kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month we have invited Jennifer Pencek to talk about CentreSafe, what they do for Centre County, and how others can get involved! We will be collecting CentreSafe donation items at this event, items that are accepted are listed here: https://www.centresafe.org/get-involved/needed-items/
We also encourage all attendees to make a donation to CentreSafe by following this link here: https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx…

THIS IS AN OPEN EVENT – no invite needed!

About Sips:
Sips is a chance for you to network with new folks, catch up with old friends, and learn about the many upcoming SCYP events. Bring your friends or co-workers with you, it’s a great time for all. Our Sips socials typically have 35-40 attendees.

Non-Members:
Not a member? Just want to test drive SCYP for a night? Stop on by! Non-members may attend Sips for $8. Participate in a Sips and you’ll get a chance to meet with current members, board members, and see what SCYP can offer you. By the end of Sips if you would like to become a member, you may apply your $8 to the cost of your membership!

Members:
Card-carrying SCYP members get in free to our monthly Sips events and enjoy many perks throughout the year. Have you picked up your 2025 SCYP membership yet? You can get it here: https://square.link/u/LK4UilW0

Trivia Night at Zeno’s Pub

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Date/Time: Tuesday, September 23, 7 pm

Location: Zeno’s Pub, 100 W. College Ave., State College

Join us at Zeno’s as they host a fun night of trivia!

Perspective and new members to SCYP are especially encouraged to attend.

This event will be capped at 12 attendees, so claim your seat so you don’t miss the fun! Look for the blue SCYP signs when you arrive. Trivia starts at 7 so we ask for attendance by 6:45pm.

All skills and abilities are welcome — just come ready for some good conversations, food, drinks, and fun factoids!

Sign up here! https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSfP0wPFqzz…/viewform…

Note: No food or drink will be covered by SCYP at this event.

Cheese Caves Tour at Goot Essa (Members Only)

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Date/Time: Saturday, October 4th, 11 am

Location: Goot Essa Cheese, 351 Wise Road, Howard Pennsylvania 16841

Explore a hidden world of cheese, frequented only by Goot Essa’s cheesemongers. On this cheese cave tour you’ll discover how Goot Essa’s different artisanal cheeses are stored (some for years) to attain that perfect blend of texture and flavor.

SCYP is partnering with Goot Essa Cheese for a SCYP exclusive Cheese Caves Tour and Sampling Experience. This event is open to SCYP members only. Each member can also bring one guest.

Tours include Goot Essa’s three cheese caves with a peek at their primary processing facility and an explanation of the art of artisanal cheesemaking. You can’t escape without sampling a few of their 19 artisanal cheeses. The tasting is an adventure in itself!

Cost:
-$15 per person for the main tour (including samples)
-$25 per person for the main tour (including samples) PLUS a follow up 5 cheese platter tasting and in depth discussion around a shared table
-Option to purchase Goot Essa’s cheeses after the tour to take home
Registration cost will be paid at Goot Essa on the day of the tour

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/wvT8HqrXMyLKzcLk8

SCYP Flag Football Game

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Date/Time: Saturday, September 20th, 1pm

Location: Spring Creek Park, 901 Houserville Rd, State College, PA 16801

Join Us for a Friendly Game of Flag Football!

Come out for some fun in the sun at Spring Creek Park on Saturday, September 20 at 1PM for a casual, friendly game of flag football!

No gear? No problem. We’ll provide the flags and cones, just bring your game face and good vibes. All skill levels welcome — whether you’re a seasoned player or just looking for a fun way to spend the afternoon, this is your chance to get active and connect with others.

Grab your friends, lace up your cleats (or sneakers), and we’ll see you on the field

PSU Matson Museum of Anthropology Tour

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Date/Time: Wednesday, September 10th, 6pm Wednesday, September 10th, 6pm

Location: 137 Fischer Rd Gallery 113, University Park, PA 16802

The PSU Matson Museum of Anthropology will be hosting us for a guided tour of their museum! There is no cost to attend (besides parking). After the tour, attendees are welcome to join us for ice cream at the PSU Berkey Creamery (SCYP is not covering the cost of ice cream).

This event is open to everyone!

***Please fill out this Google Form to reserve your spot!

Form: https://forms.gle/KhaUS3jPVgsstGjP6

“On view in the galleries you will find casts of fossil ancestors that speak to the beginnings of human diversity and stories of how scientific anthropologists study our complex bodies. Exhibits on archaeology—the study of humans in the past—contain objects shaped by peoples’ hands that convey important histories from antiquity told by rare fragments that survived over time.”

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September Social at Boal City Brewing

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We’re saying goodbye to summer at Boal City Brewing in September! Join us at Boal City for some brews, tacos, and guest speaker Jens Thorsen from the State College Food Bank!

Date: September 3, 2025

Time: 5:30 – 7:30pm

Address: 281 Old Boalsburg Rd, Boalsburg, PA 16827

THIS IS AN OPEN EVENT – no invite needed!

About Sips:
Sips is a chance for you to network with new folks, catch up with old friends, and learn about the many upcoming SCYP events. Not only is a great way to build connections, but you’ll also get to try out the menu! Bring your friends or co-workers with you, it’s a great time for all. Our Sips socials typically have 35-40 attendees.

Non-Members:
Not a member? Just want to test drive SCYP for a night? Stop on by! Non-members may attend Sips for $8. Participate in a Sips and you’ll get a chance to meet with current members, board members, and see what SCYP can offer you. By the end of Sips if you would like to become a member, you may apply your $8 to the cost of your membership!

Members:
Card-carrying SCYP members get in free to our monthly Sips events and enjoy many perks throughout the year. Have you picked up your 2025 SCYP membership yet? You can get it here: https://square.link/u/LK4UilW0

August Social at Brothers Bar and Grill

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We continue our summer tour of downtown State College with our next monthly “Sips” social at Brothers Bar and Grill! Join us August 6th at 5:30pm.

Date: August 6th, 2025

Time: 5:30 – 7:30pm

Address: 134 S Allen St, State College, PA 16801

THIS IS AN OPEN EVENT – no invite needed!

About Sips:
Sips is a chance for you to network with new folks, catch up with old friends, and learn about the many upcoming SCYP events. Bring your friends or co-workers with you, it’s a great time for all. Our Sips socials typically have 35-40 attendees.

Non-Members:
Not a member? Just want to test drive SCYP for a night? Stop on by! Non-members may attend Sips for $8. Participate in a Sips and you’ll get a chance to meet with current members, board members, and see what SCYP can offer you. By the end of Sips if you would like to become a member, you may apply your $8 to the cost of your membership!

Members:
Card-carrying SCYP members get in free to our monthly Sips events and enjoy many perks throughout the year. Have you picked up your 2025 SCYP membership yet? You can get it here: https://square.link/u/LK4UilW0