It’s that time of year again! Come help the Toys for Tots campaign with their annual gift clean-up and transfer. We will be helping move out all of the many wrapped and packaged toys from the Penn Stater to the trucks to be shipped out for the kids, bucket brigade style!
Where: Conference Room 208 on the 2nd floor of The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center
When: Dec 17 at 6pm
Bring some holiday spirit and wear a SCYP T-shirt if you have one! We look forward to seeing you there!
Join SCYP dressed in your festive best for a memorable night at the annual holiday party. In place of the monthly Sips socials, we will have our own rented space for this party and a full agenda meant to get everyone into the holiday spirit. Prizes will be awarded for games and a renewed membership raffle. Food will be catered and a cash bar will be available (including NA options).
2025 members can attend for free, other attendees will pay $15 or can attend at no extra cost when buying their membership for 2026.
Location: Nittany Room at the Ramada Inn (1450 S Atherton St., State College, PA)
Date/Time: Friday December 12, 6:00-9:00 PM
The SCYP Holiday Party Planning Committee will hold its final meeting on Tuesday December 2nd, 7 pm at Boal City Brewing. In this meeting we will finalize details relating to decorations, activities, etc. for the “Decked Out Halls” Holiday party on December 12th in the Ramada Inn’s Nittany Room. Please attend if you are in a festive mood and are interested in making this party a success! No RSVP is needed, just find Michael with the blue SCYP sign when you arrive.
Location: Boal City Brewing
Date/Time: Tuesday December 2nd, 7:00 pm
Date: Saturday, December 6th
Time: 2 PM – 5 PM
Venue: Axemann Brewery in Bellefonte (2042 Axemann Road, Bellefonte, PA 16823)
Cost & What to Bring:
Event Description: Join us for a winter holiday themed Dungeons & Dragons (DnD) drop-in session at Axemann Brewery in Bellefonte. Two of your favorite fellow SCYP members, Chuck & Luke Marcinko, plus a special guest DM, will be heading separate tables as Dungeon Masters. Players will be guided through a standalone DnD campaign, lasting approximately three hours. New and experienced DnD players are all welcome.
Registration required, form here: https://forms.gle/gudFMTgQQAZUrTDA6
Tuesday, November 18th, 2025 6:00pm – 8:00pm
243 S Allen St, State College, PA 16801
State College Municipal Building (Room 112)
Attention all SCYP members, and those interested in joining! You’re invited to join the State College Young Professionals at our semi-annual meeting on November 18th from 6-8PM at the State College Municipal Building (Room 112). This is a fantastic opportunity to share your ideas and opinions, and help shape the future of the organization. We encourage all members to attend and provide feedback and suggestions for future events and programs. In addition, we will be discussing vacant board positions, so if you’re interested in taking on a leadership role within the organization, this is the perfect chance to learn more and get involved! Check out our board positions here: https://scyoungpros.com/about/
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This month on November 15th at 10:00am, we will be meeting at Kitchen Garden in Hills Plaza on Atherton. Join us for a morning of coffee, baked goods, and conversation!
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Expect to laugh until your sides hurt when you join us at Happy Valley Improv’s show on Friday November 14th from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. The company has generously offered tickets to SCYP members at a discounted price of $10 ($15 typically), so take this chance to come check them out with us if you have been looking for a reason to go! The show is at the Blue Brick Theatre, which has a BYOB policy. Plans can be made to stay out afterwards for food and drinks if attendees are interested.
Note: Ticket prices reflect the cash price, additional transaction fees occur when buying with a credit card online. SCYP will not provide food or drinks at this event.
When: 7:00 pm on Friday, November 14
Where: Blue Brick Theater (209 W Calder Way, State College, PA)
Cost: $10 for SCYP members, $15 for other attendees.
Check out the newest establishment in downtown State College with us on November 5th, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm! The Press: Cider & Craft Beverage Tap House (113 Heister Street, State College, PA) opened in early October and promises to be a place where “curiosity meets community” – building a suitable atmosphere for us young professionals. Good conversations will be had, satisfying beverages (including a few NA options) will be consumed, and snacks from a nearby restaurant will be enjoyed.
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 See less
Location: Boal City Brewing
Date/Time: October 29th, 7:00 pm
Can’t wait for winter? Already full of Holiday Spirit? Then join us for the kick-off Holiday Party Planning Committee meeting on October 29th, 7 pm at Boal City. In these meetings we will pick a theme for the party and plan the menu, activities, and all the other details for the holiday party on December 12th in the Ramada Inn’s Nittany Room. Please attend if you are interested, as this party will only shine with the input of many. No RSVP is needed, please just find Michael with the blue SCYP sign when you arrive.
Location: 1523 W College Ave, State College, PA 16801
Date/Time: Tuesday, Oct 14th, 5:15pm (Trivia starts at 5:30pm)
PSU Golf is hosting trivia, so join us for a fun night! This is a PSU Golf event so we have reserved seats. Please note the earlier than normal start time for this event. Trivia will be hosted inside the Walker Clubhouse by the Nineteenth Hole Cafe. We will NOT have a check-in table, but we’ll let you know where we are in the event discussion. We encourage new and prospective members to come to this small group event.
***Due to reserved seating limitations, this event is capped at 12 seats (first come, first served). Please fill out this Google Form to reserve your spot!
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All skills and abilities are welcome – this is an opportunity for a fun night of conversation, food, drinks, and trivia!
Note: Personal food or drink will not be covered by SCYP at this event.
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