UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — An annual Penn State event, the traditional American Indian Powwow, is happening two months earlier this year, and organizers are seeking volunteers to support the two-day gathering in late February.
The 18th annual Penn State Powwow will be conducted Feb. 24-25 at C3 Sports Arena, located at 200 Ellis Place in State College. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend.
A volunteer orientation meeting will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. Jan. 13 at C3 Sports Arena. The powwow committee is seeking volunteers to assist with the logistical aspects of the event such as set up and tear down, among other duties. As in previous years, volunteers are being asked to spend four-hour blocks of time at the powwow.
People interested in volunteering may send an e-mail to volunteer coordinator Bruce Teeple at mongopawn44@hotmail.com and those names will be added to the volunteer list.
This Penn State Powwow is recognized as one of the finest family friendly events available in the State College area and has earned a national reputation as one of the finest powwows in the country. The powwow is a contemporary social gathering and celebration of community featuring American Indian drum music and songs, dance, and foods, as well as American Indian vendors showing and selling their arts and crafts.