🌱 How a nearby creek overhaul could reshape Port Matilda’s waters

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In today's newsletter:

• How a nearby creek overhaul could reshape Port Matilda's waters

Also on today's calendar: Tussey Mountain Moonshiners "Lite" at Way Fruit Farm Harvest Festival and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 83 and low of 62 degrees.
• Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 76, low: 48.
• Saturday: Sunshine and less humid, with a high of 67 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bald Eagle Creek restoration project completed (statecollege.com) — A major Bald Eagle Creek restoration just downstream of Port Matilda has stabilized 1,600 feet of eroding streambank, improving water quality and fish habitat right in your backyard. Backed by state, county, and federal partners, the project is expected to keep more than 160 tons of sediment out of the creek each year, with ongoing monitoring to ensure long-term stream health.
   

📸 Around Port Matilda

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Port Matilda

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Port Matilda EMS 5k Run/Walk →
  Community Park, Port Matilda
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Friday October 2
• Tussey Mountain Moonshiners "Lite" at Way Fruit Farm Harvest Festival →
  Way Fruit Farm, Port Matilda
  4:00 pm
• Way Fruit Farm Fall Festival →
  Way Fruit Farm, 2355 Halfmoon Valley Rd, Port Matilda
  4:00 pm
• Tussey Mountain Moonshiners at Way Fruit Farm Harvest Festival with the Moonshiners "Lite" →
  Way Fruit Farm, Port Matilda
  4:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Port Matilda EMS 5k →
  Port Matilda PA
Sunday October 4
• Guided Outing: Barrens to Bald Eagle Wildlife Corridor →
  Barrens to Bald Eagle Wildlife Corridor, 264 Harness Downs Road, Port Matilda
  3:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Board of Commissioners Meeting →
  Centre County, PA Calendar
  10:00 am
Thursday October 8
• Prison Board of Inspectors →
  Centre County, PA Calendar
  8:00 am
• Guided Outing: Barrens to Bald Eagle Wildlife Corridor →
  Barrens to Bald Eagle Wildlife Corridor, 264 Harness Downs Road, Port Matilda
  9:00 am
• Board of Commissioners Meeting/Salary Board →
  Centre County, PA Calendar
  10:00 am
Tuesday October 13
• Board of Commissioners Meeting →
  Centre County, PA Calendar
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday October 7
• Wellness Wednesday: Medicinal Plants →
  Soaring Eagle Wetland, 6543 S Eagle Valley Rd, Julian
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Cintas Corporation posted a job opening for Uniform Room Seamstress/Seamster in State College. Apply here.
• GE HealthCare Technologies, Inc. posted a job opening for Production Associate 3 (1st Shift , M-F 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM) in State College. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Port Matilda here.

🗞 Nearby News

State College

• Civil War Round Table to hear history of Gettysburg manor (lewistownsentinel.com)
• State College residents have lived among frats for decades. Some say problems are growing (centredaily.com)
• Mobile home owners say they're trapped as lot rents rise. This bill would provide relief. (wtaj.com)

Philipsburg

• Centre County food safety inspections for the week of Sept. 21-27 (spotlightpa.org)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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