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Special Events for the next 2 weeks -- Tuesday August 19, 2008

A very special welcome to all of the new international students and scholars and your families!   Please join us for:

Monday, August 18 - Visit Penn's Cave, America's only all water cavern, involving a guided one-hour underground boat tour of the cavern in nearby Centre Hall.  Leave from the HUB at 4pm. Cost $10.  To sign up, email Bill Saxton at wjs9@psu.edu.  

Wednesday, August 20 - Visit the Belleville Farmer's Market and see the unique Amish people who travel by horse-and-buggy and choose not to use electricity or own cars.  Leave from the HUB at 9:30am, and return to campus at 3:00pm.  Also, plan to bring food for lunch or some additional money to buy lunch.  Contact Bill Saxton at wjs9@psu.edu or phone 865-1935 to register.  Limited t0 30 people. Cost $10  

Saturday, August 23 - Walk to the top of Mt. Nittany!  We'll leave from the HUB at 10am for a short ride to the nearby town of Lemont at the base of Mt. Nittany.  A steady walk of about 30 minutes to the top provides a panoramic view of Penn State.  While at the top we will have a snack, then return to campus by 12:30pm.  For the hike you should wear comfortable walking shoes and bring along a bottle of water.  Contact Bill Saxton at wjs9@psu.edu or call 865-1935 to register.  Cost is $3, and is limited to 30 people.   

Saturday, August 23  - Visit the Grange Fair in nearby Centre Hall, typical of many annual fairs in rural America, with shows of farm animals and equipment, and interesting exhibits and entertainers.  Leave from the HUB at 5pm; return to campus at 9pm.  Bring additional money for any food, souvenirs, or amusement rides that may interest you.  Contact Bill Saxton at wjs9@psu.edu or call 865-1935 to register.  Cost is $10 and is limited to 30 people.