Members of Penn State York Benefiting THON prepare to hand out the prizes to the winners of Paw Search, the talent and variety show sponsored by the organization. Left to right, Julia Byerly, York's primary chair; Adam Rexroth, co-chair; Shawnee Hostetter, captain for Paw Search, 2017 THON dancer and family relations captain; and Logan Williams and Kirsten McWilliams, Paw Search committee members. The next event is the Hearts Afire Dinner (spaghetti dinner) set for 5-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, at Rosie's on campus.
Paper cutting will once again be part of the activities at Penn State York's Chinese New Year celebration, set for 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 31, in the Conference Center.
In April, Mana Polynesian Dance will give a free performance as part of the campus cultural series. The show is set for 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, in The Pullo Center on campus.
Peter Boie, magician, takes to the stage at Penn State York's Pullo Family Performing Arts Center (The Pullo Center) at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2, for a free performance. His show is part of the campus cultural series.
Jason LeVasseur, an award-winning singer and songwriter, will serve as emcee at Penn State York Benefiting THON's Paw Search at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 20, in the Pullo Family Performing Arts Center (The Pullo Center) on campus. LeVasseur has opened for the group Train, the Dave Matthews Band, Ludacris, Maroon 5, John Mayer, The Roots, The Wallflowers, Benfolds, LMFAO, and Sugarland. Tickets are $10 for the general public and $5 for students and children under age 12.
Robots will once again be in action during the FTC South Central PA Regional Qualifier happening Saturday, Jan. 21 at Penn State York. Thirty-six teams are registered for the competition. Spectators can watch the robotics competition which is free. Opening ceremonies are at 10:45 a.m.
Penn State York Benefiting THON is partnering with the American Red Cross for a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, at the campus. The need for blood is great, and this is an opportunity to donate blood to help others in need and at the same time help THON. The American Red Cross will make a monetary donation to THON for every unit of blood donated. Last year, Michael Adams, a Penn State York student, took the time to make a donation during the annual drive, and also kept hydrated.
