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Conference on Marriage and the Home

Last Coffee House

Brownie troop care packages

Helping the Somerset Humane Society and homeless animals

Sub and pizza sale

The Friends of the Meyersdale Public Library are selling Marianna's subs and pizzas. See a member of the Friends group or inquire at the library's main desk for ordering details. Orders are due May 11. Items can be picked up at between noon and 2 p.m. May 25 at the library.

2022 Coffee House Series

The Community Arts Center of Cambria County 7^th season of the Coffee House Series hosts five indoor/outdoor musical events in this year’s series, on the Center’s Amphitheatre. During inclement weather, the Coffee House will move from the Amphitheatre to indoors in the main space gallery of the Goldhaber-Fend Fine Arts Center building. The Coffee House Series will be providing coffees, teas, and baked goods for purchase during the event. All Coffee Houses start at 7 p.m. and run roughly until 8:30 p.m. May 13, The Sharptones; June 3, Midnight Graffiti.

Trinity Players back on stage

After a two-year hiatus, Laurel Trinity’s Trinity Players will be once again be entertaining audiences with their hysterical theatrics. The play is called “Drinking Habits,” and is dedicated in memory of Betsy Kaufman, Tim McQuaide, Nancy Kaufman and Keith Barnick, all of whom passed away in the past two years. Accusations, mistaken identities, and romances run wild in this traditional, laugh-out-loud farce. Two nuns at the Sisters of Perpetual Sewing have been secretly making wine to keep the convent’s doors open, but Paul and Sally, reporters, and former fiancées, are hot on their trail. Cast members include Jodie Blough as Sister Mary Catherine, Carol Barnick as Mother Superior, Bill Blough as George, Cindy Bumbarger as Sister Philamena, Nancy Wojnarowski as Sister Augusta, Bruce Horner as Paul, Wilma Horner as Sally, Deron Koontz as Father Chenille, Directing and casting by Biff Baron and Stage Manager Peggy Yommer.

Performances are 7 p.m. May 13 , 5 p.m. May 14, spaghetti dinner and performance at 7 p.m., and noon May 15, with spaghetti luncheon and performance at 2 p.m. A free will donation will be accepted to help defray the cost for the ELCA National Youth Gatherings for the youth. All performances will be held at the Mountain Playhouse, south of Jennerstown along Route 985. Both spaghetti dinner and luncheon will be held in the social hall of Laurel Trinity Lutheran Church in Jennerstown. For tickets to the dinner/luncheon, contact Carol Barnick at 814-242-6465 or Wilma Horner at 814-244-8037. If you do not get an answer, leave a message and they will return the call.

Addison VFD Chicken Barbecue

The chicken barbecue at Addison Fire Hall is from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. or until sold out, May 15. Meals or half chickens may be reserved by contacting Kristen Hanft-Beitzel at 724-557-4266 or any AVFD firefighter.

Father Daughter Dance

The Laurel Arts annual Father Daughter Dance "An Enchanted Forest" is from 4-7 p.m. May 15, at the Somerset Event Center, 1012 S. Edgewood Ave., Somerset. Includes a meal, entertainment by DJ Breckenridge, crafts and a 5x7 photo.

Somerset County Farmers Market

Somerset County Farmers Market will be opening at Georgian Place, Somerset Township, at 9 a.m. May 21. Shop the fresh, local products produced by our vendors. Baked goods, produce, wine, meat, dog treats and more.

Dine in or take out spaghetti dinner

The Knights of Columbus of St. John's Parish in New Baltimore is sponsoring a dine in or take out spaghetti dinner from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 22. The dinner includes spaghetti and meatballs, salad, bread and dessert. Pre-order online by sending an email to dwambaugh@dioceseaj.org or call 814-733-2210. Leave your name, phone number, preferred time of pick-up and the number of adult and child orders. Meals may be picked up at St. John's hall in New Baltimore. Payment should be made at time of pick-up. Walk-ins are also welcome. All proceeds are donated to local food banks and local charities.

Featured speakers at Mountain Maryland Native Plant Festival

Several speakers will be featured at the seventh annual Mountain Maryland Native Plant Festival at New Germany State Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 14. These presentations which are geared for teens and adults will be held in the Recreation Hall. From 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Rebekah Taylor, biology department chairwoman, Frostburg State University, will present “Lyme Disease & Tick Safety.” From noon to 1 p.m., Clara Thiel, Frostburg State University, will discuss “Rare Plants & Ecosystems of Mountain Maryland.” From 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Ian Caton, Wood Thrush Native Plant Nursery, will present “The Meadow at Home: How to Design, Install and Care for NATIVE Perennial Wildflower Meadows.”

There will be native plants and nature-themed artisan items for sale, family-friendly activities, plus educational outreach by local conservation organizations. For more information visit www.mdflora.org, phone the park office at 301-895-5453, or check www.facebook.com/FriendsofNewGermanystatepark/

Backyard BBQ

A backyard barbecue is set for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 16 at The Children's Aid Home, 1476 N. Center Ave., Somerset. Help celebrate National Foster Care Month with foster parents. Ice cream with the Dairy Princess, play on the bouncy castle and other backyard games. Picnic foods provided. RSVP appreciated, but not necessary: kwalters@cahprogram.org, 814-443-1637.

Career Expo & Job/College Fair

Explore education opportunities, job and careers, 3-6 p.m. May 18, at the Somerset County Technology Center, 281 Technology Drive, Somerset. Local businesses and industries, college, Somerset County Technology Center program tours and senior/employer signing night.

Mental Health Awareness Day

Somerset County Mental Health Awareness Day at Stairs Pizza May 18. Wear green or a mental health shirt to show your support. See Cornerstone Community Services staff at Stairs from 12-3 p.m. to learn more about services, gather mental health resources or to chat. May 1-31: Soco 9-12th grade art showcase at Laurel Arts: Children Mental Health week school spirit week. May 14: Touch a Truck at the Georgian Place. May 18: SOCO Mental Health Awareness Day. May 21: Mental Health at Music on the Lawn: Laurel Arts.

Bingo Bonanza

Bingo Bonanza is May 21 at the Confluence fire building, Barlow Street, Confluence. Doors open at 11 a.m. Games start at 1 p.m. All proceeds benefit Confluence Volunteer Fire Company. Must have ticket to enter. Extra cards, instant tickets plus much more will be available for purchase. For tickets call 814-483-9006, 724-323-2019 or contact a member of the Confluence fire department.

5K Color Fun Run/Walk/Crawl

The 5K Color Fun Run/Walk/Crawl, 275 Grant St., Meyersdale, is hosted by the teams of the Relay For Life of Meyersdale. Friday evening pickup of T-shirts will be available from 5-7 p.m. May 20, at the Paul Fuller Playground Pavilion for those who have pre-registered. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Run/Walk begins at 10 a.m. Registration forms available at Salisbury Builders and FB Thomas Drug Store.

Golf outing

The Shanksville Volunteer Fire Department golf outing is May 21, at Northwinds Peninsula Golf Club. Four person scramble, 10 a.m. shotgun start and a hole-in-one challenge. Prizes and gift certificates. Includes food and beverages at the club house. Get the form to enter your team at the Northwinds Peninsula Golf Club, SVFD Facebook or Northwinds Facebook.

Spaghetti dinner

Spaghetti dinner will be held at First United Methodist Church, 149 West Patriot St., Somerset, May 21, dine in or take out from 4-6 p.m. Tickets are available by calling the church office Monday, Wednesday, or Thursday 814-445-5736 or at the door.

Club House and Cottage Row Walking Tours

Johnstown Flood National Memorial is offering Club House and Cottage Row Walking Tours May 21, as part of the 133rd anniversary of the 1889 Johnstown Flood. Club House Tour times are 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., and 11:30 a.m. Cottage Row Walking Tours are 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 3 p.m. Reservations are required for these free tours. Space is limited. All tours begin at the South Fork Fishing and Hunting Club House building in Saint Michael, and last approximately one hour.

Club House Tours include a walk through all three floors of the building that was the center of activity for members and guests at Lake Conemaugh. Participants will learn about the different uses of the building through the years, both during the years of the South Fork Fishing and Hunting Club and after.

For the Cottage Row Walking Tours, costumed park rangers will provide information on the 16 cottages built along the lake and the members of the South Fork Fishing and Hunting Club that owned them. As many of these structures are currently occupied, we will not be going into any buildings.

Baubles, Bangles and Beads, and more

Pre-owned and new jewelry, scarves and purses at Baubles, Bangles and Beads and more, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 27-28, at the Meyersdale Masonic Temple, 226 Beachley St., Meyersdale. Complimentary tea and cookies. Chinese auction. Community benefit sale to raise funds for Meyersdale Public Library, Caring Hands for Cancer, Shriners Hospital for Children, service dogs and other charities. They are looking for donations of pre-owned and new jewelry, scarves and purses, baskets or items for a basket auction. For more information, call 814-634-8416.

Cornhole tournament

Meyersdale Moose Lodge 076 Cornhole Tournament is May 28. Bring your own partner. Double elimination. Drawing at 1 p.m. Call 814-634-0623 to sign up.

Somerset Class of 1972 50^th year class reunion

The Somerset Area High School Class of 1972 will hold its 50^th year class reunion July 2, at the Somerset Country Club. Happy Hour with a cash bar will be from 4:45–5:30 p.m. At 5:30 p.m., a class photograph will be taken, and at 6:30 p.m., a buffet dinner will be served. At approximately 9:30 p.m. the Somerset Community fireworks can be viewed, weather permitting, from the golf course at the Somerset Country Club.

Those attending may wish to bring a lawn chair. More than 200 classmate invitations were mailed Jan. 31. The deadline to RSVP is June 1. Anyone who knows the whereabouts of the following classmates, contact Debbie Stutzman, 814-267-5723, or John Vinzani, 814-445-8626: David Bowman, Robert Carver, Linda Lasure Ulery and Patricia Younkin Schwalm.

Golf Scramble Outing

The 32nd annual New Centerville Rural Volunteer Fire Company four-man Golf Scramble Outing May 27, at the Highlands Golf Club at Seven Springs. A 12:30 p.m. shotgun start. Registration from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Lunch available starting at 11 a.m. Space is limited. Scramble will be limited to 36 foursomes. Includes 18 holes of golf, cart, greenies on holes 11 and 15, lunch and buffet dinner, prizes. Beverages available all day on the golf course. Questions — Robin Byard 814-279-8555.

Springs Farmers' Market

The Springs Farmers' Market will be held Saturdays from May 28 through Sept. 24. Local Amish produce, flowers, crafts, large flea market. 1711 Springs Road, Springs, PA 15562 — www.springspa.org Facebook 240-310-2086. Go to www.springspa.org for vendor's information and application.

Golf Scramble

Meyersdale football 4th annual golf scramble is at 8 a.m. June 4, at Middlecreek Golf Club. Includes lunch, golf and cart. Registration begins at 7 a.m. Kicker prizes.

Free Electronics Recycling Event

A service project of the Friends of the Meyersdale Public Library, this free electronics recycling event by JVS Environmental is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 11, in the Meyersdale Area Elementary School parking lot. They will accept free of charge, computer equipment, video game consoles and TVs if intact. There is a $50 charge to take TV sets with broken glass. They will accept for a fee, florescent bulbs and car batteries, dehumidifiers, refrigerators and air conditioners. No vacuum cleaners or small appliances.

Johnstown Symphony Youth Orchestra Spring Concert

JSYO Director David Anderson will conduct the full orchestra at 7 p.m. May 15, at the Cochran Auditorium of Greater Johnstown High School. The concert will also feature a celebration of the students’ accomplishments, as there will be recognition of graduating seniors, as well as those who participated in Pennsylvania Music Educators Association honors ensembles this past spring. Proceeds from ticket sales go directly to the support of the youth orchestra.

Youth from across the region are welcomed to auditions for the 2022-23 season from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 4, in the Richland High School Band Room. All students who play orchestral instruments (violin, viola, cello, bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, percussion, harp) are invited to audition for the JSYO’s 2022-23 season. Students will prepare music from their instrument’s solo repertoire as well as excerpts from orchestral pieces. Short sightreading examples will also be included. Full information and the sign-up can be found at: johnstownsymphony.org/johnstown-symphony-youth-orchestra.

Community Worship

Open up the Heavens community worship is at 6 p.m. May 22, at the Swell Building, Meadow Street, Berlin. Worship band is Finding the Lost. Services will be held once a month — June 26, July 31, Aug. 28, Sept. 25 and Oct. 30.

This article originally appeared on The Daily American: Upcoming events for Somerset and surrounding counties