STATE COLLEGE AREA RESOURCE LIST A guide for where to find… International Restaurants & Groceries English Language Classes & Tutoring Cultural Resources Community & Family Resources Health & Medical Care Office Supplies, Electronics & Used Items Housing, Banks, & Transportation This resource packet is provided to you by GLOBAL CONNECTIONS, a community non-profit organization committed to fostering intercultural community and understanding. If you are looking for cultural resources or cross-cultural engagement opportunities, please contact us. Global Connections 314 Boucke Building, University Park, PA 16802 Phone: (814) 863-3927 | Email: [email protected] | Web: www.gc-cc.org Disclaimer: Global Connections neither guarantees the quality of nor endorses any establishments, services, business, etc. appearing on the following lists. Should you visit the sites/locations or use the services listed, please note that you are doing so at your own risk. Global Connections is a Pennsylvania State University Affiliate. 314 Boucke Building • University Park, PA 16802 814-863-3927 • [email protected] • gc-cc.org INTERNATIONAL RESTAURANTS CHINESE ITALIAN Rey Azteca Bellefonte Wok Faccia Luna 485 Benner Pike 111 South Allegheny St., Bellefonte 1229 South Atherton St. 814-238-8700 814-353-8888 814- 234-9000 www.reyaztecastatecollege.com bellefontewok.com www.faccialuna.com THAI Big Bowl Noodle House Luna 2 Woodgrill & Bar Cozy Thai 418 East College Ave. (Downtown) 2609 East College Ave. 232 South Allen St. (Downtown) 814-308-9026 814-234-9009 814-237-0139 Café Wow www.luna-2.com www.cozythaibistro.com/1.html 234 East College Ave. (Downtown) Mamma Mia’s Galanga (by Cozy Thai) 814-862-9144 128 East College Ave. 454 East College Ave. (Downtown) China Dragon 814-272-0530 814-237-1718 147 South Allen St. (Downtown) www.mammamiaspsu.com My Thai 814-231-8801 Mario’s 422 Westerly Pkwy. www.chinadragon-psu.com 1272 North Atherton St. 814-231-8887 or 814-231-0800 Chopstick Express 814-234-4273 www.mythaipa.com 134 East College Ave. (Downtown) www.dantesinc.com/locations/ OTHER 814-237-1717 marios Barranquero Café (Colombian) Fuji & Jade Garden (also serves Japanese cuisine) JAPANESE 324 East Calder Way (Downtown) 418 Westerly Pkwy. Kamrai 814-954-7548 814-861-3226 901 Pike St., Lemont www.barranquerocafe.com www.fujiandjadegardenstatecollege.com 814-777-2298 Chen’s Mongolian (Chinese, Japanese, Golden Wok *Also serves Thai food. Thai, too) 332 West College Ave. (Downtown) Momotaro 1880 South Atherton St. (814) 234-1102 220 West College Ave. 814-861-6666 www.goldenwokstatecollege.com 814-308-9436 www.chensstatecollege.com John’s Shanghai www.momotarousa.com The Greek 312 West Beaver Ave. (Downtown) Sakura 102 East Clinton Ave. 814-862-9110 1525 South Atherton St. 814-308-8822 Little Szechuan 814-234-1566 www.thegreekrestaurant.net 228 West College Ave. (Downtown) www.sakurastatecollege.com Herwig’s Austrian Bistro 814-826-3617 Say Sushi 132 West College Ave. www.littleszechuanstatecollege.com 310 South Allen St. (Downtown) 814-272-0738 Lychee Restaurant 814-238-2244 www.herwigsaustrianbistro.com 1341 South Atherton St. Tadashi Kimchi Korean Restaurant 814-308-9198 206 West College Ave. 1100 North Atherton St. www.lycheestatecollege.com 814-862-9111 814-237-2096 *Also serves other Asian cuisines. www.tadashipa.com www.kimchistatecollege.com Ni Hao (Also serves Southeast Asian & Japanese- INDIAN Kung Fu Tea (Bubble tea café) style dishes) India Pavillion 320 West Beaver Ave. (Downtown) 289 Northland Center 222 East Calder Way (Downtown) 814-272-0442 814-238-8838 814-237-3400 www.kungfutea.com www.nihaostatecollege.com www.indiapavilion.net Panang Restaurant (Malaysian) Uncle Chen’s Kaarma 1221 North Atherton St. 430 East Calder Way (Downtown) 120 East Beaver Ave. (Downtown) 814-861-3020 814-238-1985 814-238-8141 www.penangpa.com Yummy Café MEXICAN Penn Pide (Turkish) 320 East Calder way (Downtown) Mad Mex 127 West Beaver Ave. 814-308-9826 240 South Pugh St. (Downtown) 814-954-7136 www.yummycafeonline.com 814-272-5656 Pho 11 Vietnamese Restaurant 100 Degree Hot Pot www.madmex.com/happy-valley 146 North Atherton St. Plaza Mexican Bar & Grill 814-231-1367 428 Westerly Pkwy. 1550 South Atherton St. www.pho11.net 814-308-8208 (814) 954-7451 Café Wow (Bubble tea café) www.100degreehotpotpsu.com 234 East College Ave. (Downtown) 814-862-9144 This resource list is provided to you by Global Connections, a community non-profit organization com- mitted to fostering intercultural community and understanding. If you are looking for cultural resources or cross-cultural engagement opportunities, please contact us. Global Connections is a Pennsylvania State University affiliate. 314 Boucke Building • University Park, PA 16802 814-863-3927 • [email protected] • gc-cc.org GROCERIES SPECIALTY GROCERY STORES SUPERMARKETS East Asian Market GIANT Food Stores (24-hour Supermarket & Pharmacy) 215A Blue Course Dr. (CATA Bus N or W) 255 Northland Center (CATA Bus W or N) 814-359-6282 814-237-1828 2222 East College Ave. (CATA Bus M) East European Market 814-861-2578 2110 North Atherton St. (CATA Bus W) 814-867-5220 Target (Supermarket, Shopping & Pharmacy) 315 Colonnade Blvd. (CATA Bus N or V) Far Corners Asian Market 814-861-8660 1012 West College Ave. (CATA Bus K or NV) 201 West Beaver Ave. (Downtown) 814-237-5553 814-308-5876 Golden Dragon Market Trader Joe`s 202 East Calder Way (Downtown) 243 Patriot Lane (CATA Bus NE or N) 814-880-0169 814-234-2224 Krishan Indian Grocery Store Weis Market (24-hour Supermarket & Pharmacy) 230A West College Ave. (Downtown) 1471 Martin St. (CATA Bus W or N) 814-237-4118 814-237-2500 110 Rolling Ridge Dr. (CATA Bus P) McLanahan’s Downtown Market (Grocery store & Lunch 814-231-8397 counter) 560 Westerly Pkwy. (CATA Bus R) 116 South Allen St. (Downtown) 814-238-1821 814-861-3530 Wegman’s Food Markets (24-hr Supermarket; Large interna- Meyer Dairy (Local dairy products; Ice cream; Lunch counter) tional & organic sections; Pharmacy) 2390 South Atherton St. (CATA Bus P) 345 Colonnade Blvd. (CATA Bus V, N or W) 814-237-1849 814-278-9000 Momezon Korean Market Walmart Supercenter (24-hour Supermarket, Shopping & 1518B North Atherton St. (CATA Bus V, N, or W) Pharmacy) 814-867-4989 1665 North Atherton St. (CATA Bus N/V Express or H) 814-237-8401 Nature’s Pantry (Organic & Local Foods) 373 Benner Pike (CATA Bus M) 2331 Commercial Blvd. (CATA Bus M, XB, or XG) 814-235-9306 814-861-5200 OTHER State College International Market State College Farmer’s Market 328 South Allen St. (Downtown) Locust Lane (Downtown) 814-238-7679 814-571-8247 www.facebook.com/statecollegefarmers That Oriental Store *Vendors sell local foods on Tuesdays and Fridays from 451 Railroad Ave. (Downtown) 11:30am to 5:30pm from May/June to mid-November. 814-234-3011 For information on store hours or other store details, call the store or look online. For maps and bus schedules see www.catabus.com Disclaimer: Global Connections neither guarantees the quality of nor endorses any establishments, services, business, etc. appearing on these lists. Should you visit the sites/locations or use the services listed, please note that you are doing so at your own risk. Global Connections is a Pennsylvania State University Affiliate. 314 Boucke Building • University Park, PA 16802 814-863-3927 • [email protected] • gc-cc.org ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSES & TUTORING GLOBAL CONNECTIONS PROGRAMS OTHER PROGRAMS These programs offer classes for a fee unless otherwise indicated. English Language Classes www.gc-cc.org/programs/english-language-classes/ Mid-State Literacy Council *Free (unless indicated) semester-long classes taught by 248 Calder Way, Suite 307 (Downtown) experienced volunteers for learners at beginner, interme- 814-238-1809 diate, and advanced levels. Schedules vary. Visit the Global www.mid-stateliteracycouncil.org Connections website for updates. *Small group classes for beginner to intermediate levels. Call for a needs-assessment interview. One-on-one tutoring available. Conversation Partners Program www.gc-cc.org/programs/conversation-partners/ State College Area School District (SCASD) *Free, one-on-one and small group English conversations Community Education for learners at all levels. This program is meant for Fairmount Ave. School, 411 South Fraser St. (Downtown) language practice and cultural exchange. 814-231-1062 [email protected] Women’s Intercultural Book Groups *Provides classes for conversational, beginner, intermediate, and advanced English learners. www.gc-cc.org/programs/womens-intercultural-book- group/ *Free, small groups facilitated by native English speakers Intensive English Communication Program (IECP at Penn State) with a focus on reading and discussion of English 101 Ritenour Building (PSU campus) literature. ∙ 814-865-7550 [email protected] www.iecp.la.psu.edu ***For information on Private English language tutors/ *Offers up to 20 hours weekly of academically-oriented English teachers, please see the list on the Global Connections website language classroom instruction. at www.gc-cc.org/programs/english-language-classes/ English for Professional Purposes Intercultural Center (EPPIC at Penn State) 201 Willard Building Www.eppic.la.psu.edu *Offers free tutoring, workshops, and short-term modules focusing on English for professional purposes. English Language Learning Department (at Penn State) 305 Sparks Building (PSU campus) www.ed.psu.edu/c-and-i/certification/esl *Tuition is determined per credit taken. This resource list is provided to you by Global Connections, a community non-profit organization com- mitted to fostering intercultural community and understanding. If you are looking for cultural resources or cross-cultural engagement opportunities, please contact us. Global Connections is a Pennsylvania State University affiliate. 314 Boucke Building • University Park, PA 16802 814-863-3927 • [email protected] • gc-cc.org CULTURAL RESOURCES EVENT CALENDARS ANNUAL CULTURAL EVENTS These resources can help you find activities, events, and holi- These yearly events occur in or near State College.