A new community vegetable garden in downtown State College is ready to be harvested by anyone interested in some free local herbs and produce.
Located on East Calder Way next to House of Kashmir and the Pugh Street Garage, the garden includes lettuce, basil, peppers, oregano and more. It’s all free for the taking, though community members are asked to be respectful and leave some for others.
The garden is a part of the Downtown State College Improvement District’s
Calder WalkWay initiative. Started this summer, the project includes a special lighting attraction, public art, occasional family movies and other community activities along Calder Way between South Pugh and South Fraser streets a stretch that becomes a pedestrian-only mall from 6 to 11 p.m. every Thursday through Saturday.
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State College Borough Council on Monday approved several upcoming temporary road closures, including a downtown street that will be closed for 18 days beginning next week.
South Burrowes Street between West Calder Way and West Beaver Avenue will be closed from 7 a.m. Monday, July 19, through 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 6, while contractor Leonard S. Fiore replaces bus stops and pavement. The work is related to construction of Penn State’s James Building replacement, which is expected to be completed this fall.
The road will be closed to pedestrians and vehicles during the work.
In a separate matter, council voted down a proposal that would have closed a portion of Hetzel Street for two years during the construction of a new 12-story apartment building along Hetzel Street, East Calder Way and East College Avenue
The Downtown State College Improvement District will host three free outdoor family movie nights this summer, the organization announced this week.
“Downtown Family Flicks” will be held starting at dusk on Tuesdays July 20, Aug. 3 and Aug. 10 in the PNC bank parking on East Calder Way between South Allen and South Pugh streets. State College Borough Council
Refreshments will be available for purchase and attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs.
The lineup includes:
Aug. 3 – “Bedtime Stories”
Aug. 10 – “The Secret Life of Pets”
Lee Anne Jeffries, executive director of the DSCID, said in a statement the goal is to provide an opportunity for families to “enjoy a fun family evening in an unexpected place with new experiences around the corner.”