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Clothing giveway is Saturday
Grace's Closet at Grace Lutheran Church, 1114 N. Cambria St., Bellwood, will host a clothing giveaway from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 8. Spring and summer clothing is available. Masks are optional. For more information, call the church at 814-742-7501 or 814-742-7416.
Ox Roast drive-thru
Hollidaysburg Church of the Brethren, 1028 Penn St., Hollidaysburg, is hosting an ox roast drive-thru from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13. A $12 meal includes an ox roast sandwich, homemade gob, chips and a drink. Proceeds will support the goal of improved accessibility to the church. Call 814-695-0072 for more information.
Violin, piano recital
The community is invited to enjoy an afternoon of beautiful live music on Sunday, Aug. 9, at 3:30 p.m. as Evan Forcey, a violin performance major, and Slone Smith, a piano music education major, will present a recital at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, at Clearfield Presbyterian Church, 119 N. Second St., downtown Clearfield. The recital will feature works spanning from the early Baroque period through the 20th century, including music by beloved composers such as Johann Sebastian Bach and Franz Schubert. The performance features music that Forcey and Smith have studied throughout the summer, as well as selections they have prepared during their studies at Susquehanna University.
Admission is free; donations accepted to support the performers and future music ministry opportunities.
Following the recital, guests are invited to stay for a brief dessert reception to meet the performers and enjoy fellowship.
Kids invited to 'Heroes United'
Juniata United Methodist Church, 808 N. Fourth St., Altoona, invites children ages 4 through 5th grade to "Heroes United," a five-evening superhero-themed program to be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 9-13 at the church. The program is open to every family in the neighborhood -- no church membership required. The event is free.
Each evening, kids will move through hands-on stations -- storytelling, science experiments, art projects and games -- all built around a single idea: every hero needs a team. Kids will meet a different "mascot" each day, hear a story, and walk away with a keepsake to take home.
The program draws on the idea, found throughout Scripture, that we're each given different gifts, and we're strongest when we bring them together.
Registration is available now through Aug. 9. For more information, contact Juniata United Methodist Church at 814-492-6065 or juniataumc@atlanticbbn.net.
Prayer services planned
A short, contemplative prayer service that incorporates prayer beads, chimes and breathing exercises will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Aug. 12 and Aug. 26, at Zion Lutheran Church, 500 Allegheny St., Hollidaysburg. Those attending can bring your own Wreath of Christ beads or borrow a set to use during the service. The service will be held in the basement theater of the church.
Clothing available
A free clothing giveaway will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, at First United Methodist Church, 801 Allegheny St., Hollidaysburg. There will be men's and women's clothing, along with children's clothing, jackets and coats, shoes and accessories.
All items are free on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call the church at 814-695-0762.
Steps for Peace
Hollidaysburg Church of the Brethren will host Steps for Peace, an ecumenical prayer walk, at 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, starting in the church parking lot, 1028 Penn St., Hollidaysburg. The group will walk together in prayer in unity, seeking God's peace in our world. After returning to the church parking lot at 6 p.m., participants will have a simple meal together while enjoying the musical talents of Ryan Custead & Song of Zion. At 6:45 p.m., there will be a community worship service focused on peace with featured guest speaker Emmett Witkovsky-Eldred. If the weather cooperates, all events will be outdoors. Call the church office at 814-695-0072 for more information.
Gospel group featured
Mercy's Well will provide worship, gospel music and praise during the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. worship services Aug. 9 at The Well Ministry Center, 605 Burns Ave., Altoona.
St. Patrick's Festival
St. Patrick's Festival in the Shade will be held Aug. 7-9 in Newry. There will be music, games, food, baked goods, 50/50 drawings, and more.
The festival is a fundraising event that helps support St. Patrick's School.
St. Patrick's famous flea market is being held in the gym all three days. In addition, there will be a basket raffle, crafters and the history of St. Patrick in the hall.
Festival hours are 5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 7-8 and 3 to 7 p.m. Aug. 9.
Those attending are urged to bring chairs or blankets for seating.
The entertainment line-up includes Hot Wax, 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 7; Full Kilt, 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 8; and The Moore Brothers, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 9. Raffle ticket drawings will be held at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 9.
Food pantry available
The food pantry at Twenty-eighth Street Church of the Brethren, 28th Street and Union Avenue, is available for those in need. Distribution will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14 and Aug. 28, by appointment only. Call Deb by Thursday at 814-207-8293.
Free lunch offered
Free lunch will be offered from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aug. 8 at Twenty-eighth Street Church of the Brethren, 28th Street and Union Avenue. The meal includes spaghetti, dinner rolls and dessert.
Free movie offered
Twenty-eighth Street Church of the Brethren will host a free move on Friday, Aug. 21, at the church, 28th Street and Union Avenue. There will be snacks beginning at 6:30 p.m. with the movie to start at 7 p.m. The movie title has yet to be determined.
Picnics in the park
The Well Ministry Center is sponsoring Picnics in the Park at Grove Memorial Park, 23rd Street and Sixth Ave., every Tuesday.
A meal will be served at 5:15 p.m., followed by games, crafts and a short message of hope. The whole family is welcome. Rain or shine. The Well is located at 605 Burns Ave., Altoona.