Farmers' Markets, concerts, benefits kick off July in Somerset County
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Graffiti Knights
Johnstown Street Survivors Car Club Inc. presents Graffiti Knights at Silver Drive-in, 1664 Scalp Ave., Johnstown, June 29. Shown will be The Cannonball Run. The drive-in opens at 7:30 p.m. The movie will be shown at dusk. Before Wild Hogs, they will take 10 minutes to relive and watch video of what has gone down in racing history as the "Bedford Big One." For more information, call 814-266-9177 or 814-418-5440.
Pittsburgh Zoo Safari
Somerset County's 15th annual Pittsburgh Zoo Safari is 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. July 20. Wristbands available while supplies last at: Somerset County Chamber of Commerce, 601 N. Center Ave., Somerset, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday; Somerset Trust Co. lobby only of Somerset County branches only ― Berlin, Boswell, Confluence, Glades Pike, Hooversville, Main office, Meyersdale, Meyersdale Southside, Somerset Plaza and Somerset WalMart.
Annual Senior Picnic
The Area Agency on Aging of Somerset County annual senior picnic "Somerset Senior Polka Picnic" is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 28, at Windber Recreation Park Grand Ballroom, 160 Rec Road, Windber. Ticket sales until July 10. Ticket includes lunch, live entertainment provided by Rosie & The Jammers and more. Tickets cannot be purchased at the event. Call 814-443-2681 or visit Somerset County senior centers to purchase. Transportation is provided from all Somerset County senior centers.
2023 SummerQuest
The Mary S. Biesecker Public Library 2023 SummerQuest summer learning program. Annual outdoor story times 10 a.m., at the Union Street Playground. The stories are designed for toddlers, preschoolers and students grades K-2 and will be held July 11 and 18. Baby Rhyme Time for children under 2 years old. In case of inclement weather, relocate to the library. The Penn State Master Gardeners of Somerset County Budding Gardeners program gardening workshops for children from grades K-5, June 29 at 10 a.m. at the library. This year, the gardeners will host classes on butterflies, creating a butterfly habitat, container gardening and bees. Space is limited, so sign up as soon as possible. As a participant in the Summer Youth cafe program, free lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays through July 18, along with at the Budding Gardeners events on Thursdays in June, at the Union Street Playground. Lunches are provided by the Summer Food Service Program of the Pittsburgh Food Bank. Sign up in advance so that an appropriate amount of lunches can be prepared. Older children and teens are invited to take part in the Summer Learning program through July 25. Grades 3-5 can register at the library and pick up a reading bingo card. If completed by July 25, return it to the library for a free book. Grades 6-12 can read at least two books and write two teen book reviews in order to be eligible for a free book. Sign up online to create an account on Beanstack. Pick up a Badge Book at the library. Sign up for programs, online at maryslibrary.com, call 814-445-4011 or register in person at the library.
Levitt AMP Cumberland Music Series
The Allegany Arts Council lineup for the 2023 Levitt AMP Cumberland Music Series on the Festival Grounds at Canal Place, Cumberland, Maryland, at 6:30 p.m. each Thursday, through Aug. 3. Performances will be family-friendly and attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, picnic blankets, and food and beverages to enjoy the show. Concerts are free. The concert schedule is: June 29: Driftwood; July 6: TBD; July 13: Special EFX featuring Chieli Minucci; July 20: Six One Five Collective; July 27: Morgan James; Aug. 3: Jessica Lynn.
Wings-n-Waves
Wings-n-Waves at the Windber Recreation Park, sponsored by the Windber Municipal Authority. Three local restaurants and bars compete head to head each week 6-10 p.m. Thursdays to crown the 2023 Wings-n-Waves Champions. A night swim in the lighted pool. The best bands playing on the outdoor stage. Cold beverages, wings, fresh cut fries and vote for your favorite wings. June 29: Castle Pub, J.R.'s Sports Den, Johnstown Inn. Music by Giants of Science. July 6: Popular vote winners from the first three weeks. Music by Shallow 9. July 13: Celebrity vote winners from the first three weeks. Music by Ground Zero.
Stuff the bus
For the second year, the United Way of the Laurel Highlands is working with CamTran and Giant Eagle in an effort to support the United Way's growing Diaper Bank with Stuff the Bus. From noon to 6 p.m. June 30, a CamTran bus will be parked at the Giant Eagle in Richland Township, where community members can help to stuff it with diapers. Stuff the Bus is a diaper drive to keep the inventory stocked. Stop by with a package of diapers or wipes. Monetary donations will be used to buy diapers in the size of greatest need.
Firecracker 300
The New Centerville and Rural Volunteer Fire Co. inaugural Firecracker 300 Summer Shootout and truck and tractor pull is 7 p.m. June 30 and July 1, at the new Heritage Track, 3054 Kingwood Road, Rockwood. The Interstate Truck & Tractor Pullers and Full Pull Productions will be bringing more than 50 vehicles from more than six states compete. All proceeds benefit the fire company. Food available onsite. Gates open at 3 p.m. both nights.
Golf outing
The annual golf outing to benefit Tunnel to Towers, for the vets and first responders, 10 a.m. July 1, at Northwinds and Northwinds Peninsula, Arnold Palmer's first designed course. Four person scramble shotgun start, includes meal and prizes. Hollern Insurance of Windber $10,000 hole-in-one challenge on a par 3 hole at each course. For more information, call Andy Grieco at 814-525-4976 or andygrieco@verizon.net, Northwinds 814-754-4653 or Northwinds Peninsula 814-754-3461.
Somerset County Community Band
The Somerset County Community Band Independence Day concerts are at 7 p.m. July 1, by the gazebo in downtown Windber and at 5 p.m. July 2, at Paul Fuller Playground in Meyersdale. Band concert schedule for the summer: July 1 7 p.m. Windber near the gazebo; July 2 5 p.m. Meyersdale Paul Fuller Playground; July 9 7 p.m. Camp PARC (1/2); July 23 7 p.m. Camp PARC (2/2); Aug. 4 6 p.m. Stoystown Lions Festival at Lions Park; Aug. 5 noon Confluence 150 celebration in the park; Aug. 19 5:30 p.m. Hidden Valley Homeowners; Aug. 26 5 p.m. Springs Ice Cream Social at the Festival Grounds; Sept. 2 noon Kingwood Picnic IOOF Grove.
Bikes & Beers
Sponsored by The Inn on Main and Trailhead Brewing Co., Bikes & Beers is 1-7 p.m. July 1, at 510 Main St., across from the Meyersdale GAP trailhead. Food provided by Rosalinda Express. Music to follow at Trailhead Brewery in Rockwood, from 6-9 p.m.
Music at Penn Alps
Continuing the 2023 season, Penn Alps presents the Zanoli Duo, consisting of pianist Jay DeWire and violinist Heather Haughn at 7 p.m. July 1, in the Great Hall at Spruce Forest in Grantsville, Maryland. Tickets may be bought at the door, in the Penn Alps Gift Shop, or at https://www.musicatpennalps.org/tickets/. DeWire has performed across the United States as a soloist, collaborator and member of the West Shore Piano Trio. Haughn enjoys a diverse career as an active chamber musician, orchestral player and teacher.
Meyersdale Independence celebration
Meyersdale's Independence celebration is July 2 at the Paul Fuller Playground. Activities include: Horseshoe pitching contest, food truck Out of the Smoke, food in pavilion ― hamburgers and hot dogs, ice cream, Big Poppa Corn popcorn, car show, Community Band performance, flag raising, special music, duck regatta, special dedication of park bench in memory of Wade Beal by the Beal family, Music Express, fireworks at dusk by Little Big Shots. Bring a chair.
Fireworks
The 4th of July Fireworks and Celebration is 9:30 p.m. July 3, at the Somerset football field. Starting at 6:30 p.m., the festivities will kick off at the football field, Franklin Avenue in Somerset, with Skinny's BBQ, Blanca Martin Shaved Ice, Domino's Pizza, and Mountain Kettle Corn. The Kiwanis Club will be distributing free books. The Somerset County Library will be offering information on its services and resources. Get up close and personal with the Josh Dunmyer Race team's car. DJ RobRoy along with Somerset Trust Co.'s mascot will keep the atmosphere alive.
Eco-Art Day Camps
Confluence Creative Arts Center Eco-Art Day Camps include Scales & Snakes & Things to Make July 3-7; and Art in the Park and Confluence 150th Aug. 5. Dropoff and pickup at Confluence Creatives Arts Center, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for ages 7 to 14. Bring bag lunch except on Tuesday and Friday. For more information, info@ConfluenceCreativeArtsCenter or 814-395-3575. Register and pay online at www.confluencecreativesarts.org or send payment and registration form to CCAC, 237 Old Farm Road, Confluence, PA 15424.
Historic Hanna's Town
Celebrate America's birthday at Historic Hanna’s Town, a Revolutionary War settlement. Discover how western Pennsylvania participated in important events before, during, and after the war that created the United States. This event is free to celebrate Independence Day. Visitors can explore historic areas and displays, and children can play with some 18th-century toys and games. Reading of the Declaration of Independence will take place at 12 p.m. This year’s “Westmoreland 250” twist will feature a blend of the new and the old of Independence Day celebrations. Bring a picnic, blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy a patriotic concert by Cece Otto, of American Songline. The concert is at 1 p.m. on the porch of the Lefevre house on the fort side of the road. Current exhibit in the Westmoreland History Education Center’s Kendra Gallery. Westmoreland 250! Telling our Story with 25 Objects highlights the history and culture of Westmoreland County, in celebration of Westmoreland’s 250th anniversary. westmorelandhistory.org, on Facebook: Historic Hanna’s Town & Westmoreland History, and on Instagram @WestmorelandHistory. For information about Historic Hanna’s Town and the Westmoreland Historical Society, call at 724-836-1800.
Windber Library
Windber Library's summer programming options include: Genealogy Class ― July 12, 3-4 p.m. and Aug. 2 3-4 p.m. STEAM Camp ― littleBits Coders July 10-14, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Learn coding basics using the power of littleBits. Learn the basics of programming, how computers think and creative design. Campers will use drag and drop block-based programming to code hardware. Make games and inventions to test and play with friends and family. This is a great introduction to coding, thinking logically, and developing problem solving skills. Ages 8 and up. Limit 14 attendees. Register online at https://cutt.ly/STEAM2023 or contact host library. Lunch will be provided. Lego Club ― Wednesdays 3-4 p.m. Story Time and Craft (summer themes) ― July 5, 19 and 26, and Aug. 2 and 9, at 11 a.m.
Coffee House Series
The Community Arts Center of Cambria County (CACCC) 8th season of the Coffee House Series outdoors on CACCC’s Amphitheatre or indoors in the main space gallery of the Goldhaber-Fend Fine Arts Center building. Coffees, teas and baked goods for purchase during the event. Coffee Houses start at 7 p.m. and run until 8:30 p.m. July 6: Tim Dabbs.
Yard sale
The Great Allegheny Yard Sale is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 7, 8 and 9 in Jennerstown, Sipesville, Boswell, Stoystown, Jerome, Quecreek, Acosta, Gray, Jenners, Jenner Crossroads and Jenner Township.
Car cruise
The 10th annual Glades Pike Winery Endless Summer Car Cruise, 1-5 p.m. July 8, at Glades Pike Winery, 2208 Glades Pike, Somerset. Registration at 12 p.m. People's Choice three winners, special judge's choice award and dash plaques. Food by Pappy D's and Rosalinda Express. Music by The Vandells. No registration fee. Family friendly. Leashed pets are welcome outdoors. Grass parking for show cars.
Touch A Truck fundraiser
The Meyersdale Salisbury Berlin Relay For Life's Touch A Truck fundraiser, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 8, at the Salisbury-Elk Lick High School student parking lot. Food and beverages available for purchase at the high school baseball field. Fire trucks, construction trucks, emergency vehicles and more. All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society. For more information or to volunteer, contact Wayne Kabina 814-279-6293.
Car show
Car show 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 8, at the Salisbury-Elk Lick School District lower teacher parking lot, 196 Smith Ave., Salisbury. For more information, contact Wayne Kabina 814-279-6293 or Kandi Kabina cassondrraalison75@yahoo.com.
Relay For Life
The Meyersdale Salisbury Berlin Relay For Life will be held at the Salisbury-Elk Lick School District from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 8. Schedule of events includes cake auction, survivor dinner, luminary service, Chinese auction, baked goods auction, car show, music, and fun activities. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064550478657
Garden Party fundraiser
Remember Me Rose Garden, a living tribute to Flight 93, Garden Party fundraiser is 2-5 p.m. July 8, at 36 Corbriwood Lane, Gibsonia. Hosted by Stephen Scanniello, gardener, rosarian, historian, author and raconteur. Music by Jazz great Kenny Blake. Donation includes finger foods, soft drinks beer and wine. Reservations: www.remembermerosegarden.org.
Ligonier Country Market
More than 130 vendors with all kinds of fresh picked produce, a wide variety of flowers, straight from the farm beef, poultry and eggs, specialty breads, pastries and hot cooked foods, honey and maple syrup, handmade crafts and much more. Saturday Market ― Ligonier Country Market, 110 Andi Lane, Ligonier; Thursday Market ― 123 W. Main St., Ligonier. There is a different special guest every week. July 8: Market Sprouts ― Banana Splits Day. Stop by the Children’s Garden and make a modified banana split. Music by Wayne Shaffer ― signature songs from the 1960s through the decades of his memories.
Wetlands workshop
Somerset Lake Nature Park (SLNP) at the Mike Ohler Pavilion near the north end of the lake. Somerset County Conservancy and Somerset Lake Action Committee (SLAC) July 8: 8 p.m., Nocturnal Nature Hike, at KRNA, hosted by Aaron. July 23, 30 or Aug. 6: Wetlands/AMD Walk, at Mallards Rest, hosted by Bob. Aug. 27: 8:30 p.m., Star Party, hosted by Scott, location TBD (Menser or Bastian Farm). September 2023: Membership Picnic. September 2023: Mushroom Walk. October 2023: Campfire, storytelling, history of things that once were. December 2023: Annual Meeting and Dinner.
Avenue in concert
Avenue will be performing for Faith Night at Sargent Stadium at 5:30 p.m. July 8, along with local worship leader Jonathan Smith. Avenue is a Christian trio from Nashville, Tennessee. With tight gospel harmonies and inspirational music, they will be raising money during the concert to benefit local organization, Precious Life. They will also be performing Sunday morning at Life Church of Laurel Highlands, Windber, at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.
Sub and pizza sale
A sub and pizza sale is July 8, starting at 8 a.m., at New Beginnings Outreach Center in the Dream Center. Items are from Kovals - regular subs, turkey subs and pepperoni pizzas. All proceed benefit Operation Christmas Child. The church is one mile north of Jennerstown at 7398 Somerset Pike, Boswell. For more information or to preorder, contact the church at 814-629-5001.
Summer Youth cafe
Healthy and free meals for all youth, ages 18 and under (closed July 4), noon to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, through Aug. 22, at the Meyersdale Fuller Playground, 275 Grant St., Meyersdale; breakfast 8:30-9:30 a.m. and lunch 11 a.m. to noon, June 28-29, July 10-Aug. 3, at Windber Area High School, 2301 Graham Ave., Windber. No cost or sign-up required. Grab and Go meals ― multiple days of breakfast and lunch included. For information on additional sites throughout the county, go to pittsburghfoodbank.org/summer, call 2-1-1 or text "FOOD" to 304-304.
Farmers Market
The Windber Municipal Authority Farmers Market runs from 4-8 p.m. every Wednesday, through Aug. 30, at Windber Recreation Park, 160 Recreation Road, Windber. The Fall Market is from 4-7 p.m. Sept. 20. For more information check out www.windberrec.com or call 814-467-6696.
Springs Farmers' Market
Visit Spring Farmers' Market, 1711 Springs Road, Springs, Saturdays, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Sept. 23. Produce, antiques, flea market, flowers. Folk Festival is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 6-7. Handmade gifts, music, Pennsylvania Dutch foods, demonstrations. A celebration of the arts, skills and labors of our forefathers. 814-662-2625. springspa.org.
SoCo Farmers Market
SoCo Farmers Market at 243 W. Main St., Somerset. Runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 21.
Johnstown Farmers Market
The City of Johnstown, 1st Summit Bank, 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health, United Way of the Laurel Highlands, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Farmers Market in Central Park, Johnstown, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Friday, through Sept. 29. Night market once a month, every second Thursday through September. Live entertainment will be featured at all night markets. Access to locally sourced produce, artisan made goods and ready to eat foods. The SNAP program will be part of this market season.
Springs Museum
Relive the life and times of the area’s early settlers at the Springs Museum, 1711 Springs Road, Springs. The Springs Museum will be open for the season with new exhibits which will be continually changing all season, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, through October. Donation basis. Adjacent to the Springs Farmers’ Market. www.springspa.org. Sponsored by the Springs Historical Society, 814-662-2625.
CACCC exhibition
The Community Arts Center of Cambria County 2023 June and July exhibition, Shakti, the Power of the Feminine!, an exhibition featuring a mixture of paintings by artist Nalini Bhat. Shakti, the Power of the Feminine! will be hosted in the Goldhaber-Fend Fine Arts Center gallery and showcase a wide variety of Nalini’s artistic works. Exhibit will be on display through July 28. The Goldhaber-Fend Fine Arts Center gallery is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. India Wonders: A Cultural Art Luncheon will take place 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 8. This luncheon will include cultural art, entertainment, and food from India Garden.
CACCC Cultural India Art Luncheon
The Community Arts Center of Cambria County presents "India Wonders: A Cultural Art Luncheon"from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 8. This event will be filled with art, entertainment, and food from India Garden. This special cultural luncheon will begin with a gallery talk about the displayed works of Nalini Bhat’s "Shakti, the Power of the Feminine!" exhibition; along with traditional Chai Tea, served hot or cold as authentic cultural music from the Terra Pan will be played by Mark Ed. An authentic Indian lunch from India Garden will include chicken tikka masala (boneless chicken cooked and curried in Indian spices), palak paneer (spinach and homemade Indian cubed cheese cooked with aromatic Indian spices), rice, naan bread (bread cooked in clay oven), and jalebies (funnel like shape made out of flour and rice flour) for dessert. In addition, the entertainment of belly dancing and sword dance will take place during lunch.
Antiques & Collectibles
The Hanna’s Town Antiques & Collectors Market is held the second Sunday of each month through October. The gate opens at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, and the market continues through early afternoon, although some vendors are set up by 1 p.m. Saturday and sell that afternoon. There is parking on site. Future dates for 2023 are July 9, Aug. 13, Sept. 10, and Oct. 8. Proceeds benefit the Westmoreland Historical Society’s education and preservation projects at Historic Hanna’s Town, a Revolutionary War period settlement and site of the first English courts west of the Allegheny Mountains. Historic Hanna’s Town is at 809 Forbes Trail Road, Greensburg. For additional information, call 724-836-1800 or visit www.westmorelandhistory.org.
Volunteers needed
Volunteers are needed to assist the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Bureau of Habitat Management Lake Division in final construction and placing of 198 fish habitat structures in Somerset Lake on July 10, July 11 and July 12. The activity will take place at the lake's main boat launch along Wood Duck Road during the day. Evenings will be used if needed. All equipment will be provided. For questions or additional information call 814-289-4295 or email Len-scd@wpia.net.
Poorbaugh/Burbach reunion
A reunion of related descendants of Philip Burbach/Poorbaugh, (Ca 1750-1812), will be held July 9, at the Mt. Olivet Church grove in Northampton Township, 9 miles South of Berlin, off LR2020. This is a continuation of Poorbaugh/Purbaugh/ Burbach reunions which held it’s 67th reunion in 2022. The first reunion of the association was in 1952. All Poor/Pur/Bur ‘baugh/’bach relatives are invited. Lunch will be at 12:30 p.m. Ham, chicken and beverages will be provided. Participants should bring their own place settings and a favorite dish and/or dessert to share. Hot and cold beverages will be provided. Program: a genealogy Q&A and shared remembrances. A tour of founding father Philip’s gravesite and surrounding (originally Poorbaugh) lands will be available for those who wish. For more information call 814-571-6265 or e-mail PhilippBPReunion@gmail.com.
Log Art Theatre Academy- FAME Jr.
The Community Arts Center of Cambria County’s (CACCC) is producing Log Art Theatre Academy musical theatre camp of FAME Jr. production will take place during the week of July 17-22. Log Art Theatre Academy’s Musical Theatre Camp registration ends at 5 p.m. July 10. Pre-auditions before the camp will be from 5:30–8:30 p.m. July 14 or from 10:30 to 1:30 p.m. July 15. Registered musical theatre campers will be assigned an audition date. The eligible ages of children and youth to participate in this camp include ages 8 through 18 years. The FAME Jr. production will include a free Log Art Theatre Academy Performance Workshop with Angela R. Godin, that focuses on basic theatre concepts, tools and techniques to enhance characterization, character dissection and back story creation, improvisational skills, monologue and line delivery development, and the use of historic and economic status to allow campers to transform themselves. www.caccc.org
Maple City Farmers' Market
The Maple City Farmers' Market is happening this year through September, the second Wednesday of the month, from 4-7 p.m. at uptown Meyersdale on the corner of Main and Center streets. July 12, Aug. 9, Sept. 13. Live music in the gazbo.
Benefit concert
Patriot Park Foundation is having a benefit concert on July 14. The instrumental group Touch of Brass will be the featured performer. All proceeds from the concert will be donated to the Tunnels to Towers Foundation. Bring along your lawn chair. A free will offering will be taken.
Community hot dog roast
The annual Community Hot Dog Roast at Hostetler Church of the Brethren, 2344 Sand Spring Road, Meyersdale, starts at 5 p.m. July 15. Live music and hot dogs provided. Bring a covered dish to share.
Bingo
Cash case bingo July 15 at Confluence Volunteer Fire Department. Doors open at 11 a.m. Warm up games at 12 p.m. Ticket includes 24 bingo games and free snacks all day.
Benefit auction
TriState Relief Sale, benefit auction for Mennonite Central Committee, sponsored by Springs Mennonite Church, is 10 a.m. July 15, at the Springs Mennonite Church, 1686 Springs Road, Springs. Preview sale items at the church from 6-8 p.m. July 14. Antiques, quilts, collectibles, handcrafted items, antique car show, children's activities and refreshments available. Kauffman TriState Relief Sale will be held Aug. 11-12 at Kauffman Mennonite Church, Davidsville.
Rockwood Grove Fest
Rockwood Grove Fest is 4-10 p.m. July 15, at the Rockwood Community Grove, Grandview Avenue, Rockwood. Artists include: Journey Escontrias and Elika Pletcher, Elyse and Mike Cordaro, TJ Simpson, Jade (Hetz) Chun and Day by Day. Food by Grumbling Gypsy, Out of the Smoke, Rockwood Firemen, Rockwood Firemen's Auxiliary and Heirloom Pines. Hosted by Bubba Conner. Larry LaVigne intermission.
Picnic with the Elephants
Food and refreshments, raffles, crafts and games, and tractor tour of the elephant areas are all on the agenda for the Picnic with the Elephants, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 15. Each participant will have the opportunity to be part of a tractor tour around the elephant grazing areas hosted by the International Conservation Center staff. Chances to win an original painting by Jackson the elephant. Buy session ticket at Somerset-county-foundation.square.site. Tickets are available only online and will not be sold at the gate. Limited quantity available. The event will be held rain or shine. All proceeds benefit the Somerset County Foundation.
2023 Fireman's Festival
Everett Fire Co. No. 1, 2023 Fireman's Festival is July 15. South Street festivities begin at 3 p.m. Fireman's Parade at 7 p.m. starts at Everett High School and ends at Everett Foodliner. Sponsored by the Everett Redmen, 507 Wambic Tribe. Fireworks at dusk (9:15-9:30 p.m.) will be set off on the Everett Levy. Sponsored by the Everett American Legion Post 8. Entertainment by Chaneysville Ramblers 3 p.m. until parade start and after parade ends until the fireworks.
'A Midsummer Night's Ball'
As part of the July Living History Weekend, Compass Inn Museum's “A Midsummer Night’s Ball” is from 6:30-10 p.m. July 15. Guests will be greeted by the sounds of 19th-century music before being ushered under the grand tent and onto the dance floor. Should guests find themselves thirsty or hungry, they can find their way to the cocktails and hors d’oeuvres for a refreshment. “A Midsummer Night’s Ball” will feature local dancing master, Brett Walker, with accompanying period music by The Wayward Companions. The Wayward Companions is a historical music ensemble with members from diverse backgrounds. They perform the music of the 18th & 19th centuries with a versatility that can take one back to the ballrooms, parlors, taverns, military encampments, and everyday life in which music played an integral part of both genteel and popular society. Period clothing of any style is encouraged. Event tickets are available for purchase on the website at compassinn.org/eventcalendar. Refreshments are included in the ticket price. There are no refunds for tickets.
Bingo Night
Bingo Night, a night of fun and games to support Somerset Kiwanis, July 19, at The Puddle, 1337 Husband Road, Somerset.
Confluence Creative Arts Center
Confluence Creative Arts Center has activities planned for the summer months. Three Chords and Be There! Jam and Folk Sing, 6:30-8:30 p.m. third Thursdays, July 20, Aug. 17. Bring your voice, your ukulele, your guitar (all acoustic instruments welcome), and your enthusiasm for a foot-tapping evening of singing and playing. Each Jam and Folk Sing will have a theme. If you want, bring along a couple of tunes or songs that you might want to do with the groups. July ― Labor/Work Songs. August ― Silly Songs. Summer Sessions of Yoga with Brynn 6 to 7:15 p.m. Wednesdays: July 12, July 19, Aug. 2, Aug. 9. Mondays 6:30-8 p.m. Silent Mediation Judd Evans will guide a quiet Shambhala session for calm and peaceful thinking. Last Thursday of each month (June 29/July 27/Aug 24) 6:30-8 p.m.: Come Create. Work on individual sewing, knitting, and crochet projects plus periodic opportunities for learning new skills or projects. On June 29, work on individual project or learn slow stitching embroidery. Drop in but preregistration is required for the slow-stitch embroidery activity. July 23 4 p.m. : Overbooked Discussion Group. This month's book: The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy by D. Adams. Read or listen to the book and enjoy a lively, informal discussion. No preregistration required. Aug. 5: Art in the Park & Big George W. Lantern Parade. Celebrate Confluence's 150th anniversary with a day of hands-on art activities for all ages and abilities 11 a.m. to dark. Lots of family-friendly art stations, music, and more. Everyone is invited to follow a Giant George Washington parade puppet on a lantern parade at dusk to view the fireworks over the Turkeyfoot Point.
Summer development series
The Learning Lamp and Pennsylvania Association for the Education of Young Children, PennAEYC, launched a free summer professional development series. The monthly workshops take place through August via Zoom. The sessions meet from 6:30-8:30 p.m. School-age professionals including child care staff, teachers, program directors and summer camp staff are encouraged to attend. To reserve a spot, visit https://www.thelearninglamp.org/events/. The series will offer an array of strategies to deliver high-quality summer camp sessions for preschool and school-age children. PQAS hours and/or Act 48 credits will be awarded to participants for each completed two-hour session. The monthly online workshop series includes: July 20, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. ― Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead (K5 C1). Aug. 17, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. ― Let’s Get Moving! (K5 C1). These workshops will be led by instructors: Lorrie Hall, M.Ed., TA Coach, Community Connections for Children/ELRC 9 and 10. She is a veteran teacher, child care director, school-age specialist, instructor and coach. Karian Wise, M.Ed., Head of School for Early Learning, Carlow University Early Learning Center and Campus Laboratory School. She is a long-time early learning teacher, child care director, apprenticeship mentor and adjunct faculty member. https://www.thelearninglamp.org/events/.
Ligonier Night Market
The monthly Ligonier Night Market is around The Diamond and along Main Street in historic downtown Ligonier. Food products from more than 30 local farmers and food processors. Night Market added last year to sell their hand-made goods and products ― ranging from unique woodcrafts to original artwork and more. The Ligonier Country Market (LCM) and the Ligonier Valley Chamber of Commerce co-sponsor the Night Market, which will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month through September (July 20, Aug. 17, and Sept. 21). Musical entertainment schedule: artists will perform on the Diamond Park bandstand: July 20: Acoustical Bruce; Aug. 17: Detention; Sept. 21: Cashout. Books Come Alive ― a unique library-based outreach program that takes best loved children's books and turns them into 30-minute musicals designed to reach students in kindergarten through sixth grade. Performances to the Night Market Aug. 17 (The Velveteen Rabbit). The shows will start at 6 p.m. and will be held on the library’s outside patio. Adults should plan to stay with their children for the show. Registration is required and can be completed at ligonierlibrary.org. Visit ligoniercountrymarket.com, ligonier.com, or the LCM’s Facebook page.
Mt. Davis Challenge Bicycle Race
The 10th annual Mt. Davis Challenge Bicycle Race, hosted by the Confluence Tourism Association, is July 23. The 40/56 mile race starts in Confluence and climbs over Mt. Davis. Race starts at 11 a.m. Course is lollipop style using Route 523, Fort Hill Road, Pumpkin Center Road over Mt. Davis, loops back around on St. Paul Road, Oak Dale Road, Route 669 and Savage Road. All riders required to have USA Cycling license. A one day license will be available race day for the non-licensed. Race registration www.bikereg.com/mt-davis-challenge. Registration that day at the community center next to town park in Confluence, starts at 8:30 a.m. Proceeds are donated to organizations that help with the race and used to fund Confluence Tourism Association projects and events.
Monday Movies on the Amphitheatre
The Community Arts Center of Cambria County (CACCC) will begin its first summer of Monday Movies on the Amphitheatre (MMA.Through First Commonwealth Bank’s support, these movies will be offered free of charge. Additionally, popcorn, snacks and refreshments will be available for an affordable price. All movies begin at 8:30 p.m. July 24 Jurassic World Dominion (2022). The third installment in the Jurassic World franchise centers on a new world shared by humans and dinosaurs. July 31 Encanto (2021). Deep in the Colombian mountains, the Madrigal family possesses an extraordinary secret. Each member of the family is able to perform magic. Aug. 7 Labyrinth (1986). A teen must rescue her baby brother from the Goblin King by solving his labyrinth. Aug. 14 Aladdin-animated (1992). Energetic musical based on the "Arabian Nights" tale. It's the story of a street urchin who discovers a magic lamp. Chairs provided or bring your own. All movies will be outdoors on CACCC’s amphitheatre, 1217 Menoher Boulevard, Johnstown. In case of inclement weather, movies will be moved indoors to the M. Josephine Paul Family Museum.
She Loves Me
A musical presented by Log Art Theatre Academy at the Community Arts Center of Cambria County, 1217 Menoher Boulevard, Johnstown, 7 p.m. July 27-29, and 2 p.m. July 30. Set in a 1930s European perfumery, we meet shop clerks, Amalia and Georg, who don't see eye to eye. They now live for the love letters that they exchange, but the identity of their admirers remains unknown. Tickets available now at caccc.org.
Sunset Concert at Scenic View
Hosted by the Friends of Laurel Hill, the Sunset Concert at Scenic View will be held from 5-9 p.m. July 29, at Laurel Hill State Park. Music provided by Day by Day from 5-30 to 6:30 p.m., and Jeff Perigo and Friends from 7-9 p.m. Food by Grumbling Gypsy. Drinks by Forbes Trail Brewery, Rusty Musket Distillery and Vin de Matrix Winery. Tickets on presale only at Evenbrite.
Classic & Antique Car Cruise
The Classic & Antique Car Cruise is 1-5 p.m. July 30, at Queen of Angels Church, St. John Site, 162 Wheeler St., Central City. Featuring food, soft drinks, beer and other refreshments. Live oldies music by Americana from 2-5 p.m. First 25 cars receive a gift. All vehicles blessed upon request. For more information call Queen of Angels Rectory, 814-754-5224. Cruise will be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. All proceeds benefit a local child who recently received a heart transplant.
WAVE Record Hops
Windber Area Visioning Experience Oldies Record Hop July 30, at Windber Recreation Park. Juke Box Oldies from 6-9:30 p.m. Food and soda available.
This article originally appeared on The Daily American: Farmers' Markets, concerts, benefits kick off July in Somerset County
