Major leaguer Jim Gott to serve as pitching coach, David Valdez named hitting coach

STATE COLLEGE, Pa.

The State College Spikes will have a fleet of baseball veterans at the helm for the 2022 MLB Draft League season. Dave Trembley, who managed the Baltimore Orioles from 2007-10 and brings over 25 seasons of coaching at nearly every level of baseball to Happy Valley, will take the reins as the manager. In addition, former big league pitcher Jim Gott will serve as pitching coach and David Valdez will serve as hitting coach this summer.

UNIVERSITY PARK (Wednesday, March 16) — Empowering hip-hop duo Soul Science Lab will join Michael Mwenso in the eleventh webisode of the free virtual discussion series “Meeting the Moment.”

UNIVERSITY PARK (Wednesday, March 9) — Following an outdoor-patio concert to open the 2021–22 season, Mwenso and The Shakes will return to Eisenhower Auditorium with a high-energy performance. The ensemble will present “Hope-Resist-Heal: A Celebration of Black Joy” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 23.

UNIVERSITY PARK (Wednesday, March 2) — A performance by Delfeayo Marsalis and Uptown Jazz Orchestra, postponed in February by the artist due to unforeseen circumstances, has been rescheduled.

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (February 25, 2022) — The 2022 Homecoming Executive Committee is pleased to announce the 2022 Penn State Homecoming Week will be held Sunday, October 16 through Saturday, October 22, 2022.

First 1,000 fans to receive bobblehead honoring legendary running back

The State College Spikes are proud to mark the culmination of 2022’s Black History Month by announcing that on Friday, July 29, fans can join in honoring a football pioneer who gave a unifying voice to Happy Valley and made a significant impact on the athletic landscape with a Wally Triplett “We Are” Talking Bobblehead Giveaway.

Happy Valley has such an abundance of farm markets and community supported agriculture (CSA) options that it’s easy to make “eat fresh, eat local” a way of life. Between weekly markets, CSA delivery and local farms, our family enjoys a year-round supply of meat and eggs, dairy products and seasonal vegetables, all grown or raised right here in Happy Valley.

A local’s guide to must-see agricultural destinations

Whether it’s trying a craft beverage, picking your own bucket of blooms, bringing home a basket of apples, or touring a cheese cave, Happy Valley Agventures destinations offer something that every visitor to the region can enjoy.

Happy Valley has a dynamic shopping scene, with one-of-a-kind finds to be discovered at shops throughout Centre County. You’ll want to spend a few days to shop them all, starting with these top picks: