What's going on in and around Somerset County in May?

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WalkWorks Wednesdays

The Recreation Economic Committee (REC) of the Cambria Regional Chamber, in partnership with the 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health, is bringing WalkWorks Wednesdays back to Downtown Johnstown at noon on Wednesdays, May 17-June 21. The walking group will meet near the Cambria County Library, corner of Main and Walnut streets, and will follow a predetermined route. Anyone living, working, or visiting downtown Johnstown is welcome to join this informal walking group. It will provide a great opportunity for participants to get exercise, meet new people, and share ideas. Johnstown’s WalkWorks route encompasses 1.8 miles and includes many scenic and historic sites in the city, including the Stone Bridge, the Johnstown Flood Museum, and the Iron to Arts Corridor. There is also a shorter 1-mile option. WalkWorks signs pepper the city streets to keep walkers on the correct route.

National Pike Festival

The 48th anniversary of the National Pike Festival in Addison is May 18-21. Sponsored by The Old Petersburg-Addison Historical Society Inc., events include the wagon train, Armed Forces Day Program, antique/classic car show, combined church service at St. John's Lutheran Church and more. The Humberson School, Frederick Augustine History House and Petersburg Tollhouse will be open and the firemen will have a chicken barbecue. For more information, check out the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/addison history.

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Lions of Pennsylvania

Lions of Pennsylvania will be celebrating the 100th year of Lionism in Pennsylvania, May 18-21, by holding the 100th convention at the Kovalchick Center in Indiana, Pennsylvania. Some of the events include packing 500 buckets with cleaning supplies to be used in case of a disaster, painting party, wine-tasting event, dueling pianos show, concert by the Pennsylvania State Band, banquet with Brian Sheehan as the keynote speaker, fireworks, motivational speakers and more.

Siting and zoning considerations webinar

This webinar is geared toward municipal officials considering creating and adopting zoning ordinances. Landowners that have been approached for leasing. Business owners that might be considering installing large solar arrays. The main reference point will be the "Municipal Officials’ Guide to Grid-Scale Solar Development in Pennsylvania" that Penn State University developed. This guide will be shared with participants. The Siting and Zoning Considerations for Large-Scale Solar presentation will focus on the importance of having solar ordinances. Zoning ordinances should define exclusion areas, type of use, setback, screening, access, decommissioning, and other considerations. Examples of recently adopted regulations will also be shared. The webinar will take place at noon May 18. The webinar is free, and pre-registration is required. Register ASAP, as space is limited to 500 participants. Registered participants will receive a recording. Register at the following website: www.bit.ly/solarMay2023. Any questions about this webinar can be directed to Joseph C. Conklin, Ed.D., at juc50@psu.edu.

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, May 18, June 15, 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 group. May — Train Songs (Confluence is a train town!). June — Love Songs. July — Labor/Work Songs. August — Silly Songs.

'Drinking Habits 2 — Caught in the Act'

Laurel Trinity Lutheran Church Trinity players will be performing in "Drinking Habits 2 — Caught in the Act," by Tom Smith, 7 p.m. May 19 and May 20 and at 2 p.m. May 21, at the Mountain Playhouse in Jennerstown. The Sisters miss the excitement of the old days when they were saving convents and reuniting long-lost families. So when they learn that the orphanage where Paul and Kate grew up in is in peril, they can't wait to come to the rescue. Everyone pitches in to mount a play to raise money, but it's no easy task when Kate's expecting any day. Sally's hiding from stage-fright-stricken Paul after another flight from the altar. Mother Superior's acting is unexpectedly narcoleptic, and the sister' award-winning wine keeps getting switched with the grape juice. The merry mix-ups multiply in this warm and winsome sequel to Drinking Habits. Cast members are Carol Barnick (Mother Superior), Jodie Blough (Kate), Cindy Bumbarger (Sister Philamena), Bruce Horner (Paul), Wilma Horner (Sally), Deron Koontz (Father Chenille), Scott Walker (George), and Nancy Wojnarowski (Sister Augusta). The director and casting is Biff Baron and stage manager, Peggy Yommer. A spaghetti dinner will be at 5 p.m. Saturday and at noon Sunday. Reservations are required for the dinner. Suggested donations for the dinner. Dinners will be held in the social room at Laurel Trinity Lutheran Church in Jennerstown. For those interested in the dinner, contact Wilma Horner at 814-244-8037 or Carol Barnick at 814-242-6465.

Ladies Retreat

Ladies Retreat 12-3 p.m. May 20, at the Johnstown Galleria. Attend one or both retreats. Relax and enjoy peace, calm, beauty, believe in your dreams, positive mindset and happiness. Pay as you may. Retreat includes program and lite refreshments. Lunch is on your own. Limited seating. RSVP to Alexis Michel Angelo, inspirational speaker, 239-776-5458. alexismichelangelo@gmail.com.

Casino Royale

Casino Royale, an evening with Michael Merschiltz starts at 5:30 p.m. May 20, at the Community Arts Center of Cambria County, 1217 Menoher Blvd., Johnstown. Play casino games, take chances on a basket raffle and enjoy Italian dinner before Michael Merschiltz takes the stage to end the evening with a show-stopping performance, singing classics from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and more. Dress in your favorite 1950s or 60s costume or cocktail attire. Purchase tickets through the Community Arts Center online at caccc.org or call 814-255-6515.

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Wine Thru the Park

Join in for the tastiest day of the year with Wine Thru the Park, 1-7 p.m. May 20, at Windber Rec Park. Wine tasting, basket raffle, live music, food vendors. All proceeds to benefit the Windber Municipal Authority. Tickets on Eventbrite Community Building. For more information call 814-467-6696 or www.windberrec.com.

Car Cruise

Sound the Alarm! Somerset Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary Car Cruise is from 1-4 p.m. May 20, at Memorial Chevrolet, Somerset. Donations welcome. Dash plaques to the first 100. Food, 50-50, basket raffle. DJ Bubba Conner. Fire truck display.

5K Color Fun Run/Walk/Crawl

The 5K Color Fun Run/Walk/Crawl, hosted by the teams of the Relay For Life of Meyersdale, is May 20, at the Paul Fuller Playground, 275 Grant St., Meyersdale. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Run/Walk begins at 10 a.m. Registration includes T-shirt on a first come basis. Friday evening pick up of T-shirts will be available for those who have pre-registered at the Paul Fuller Playground pavilion, 5-7 p.m. May 19. Registration forms available at FB Thomas Drug Store.

Grand Halle Tea will capture 'Paris in Spring'

Beginning at 4 p.m. May 20, The Grand Halle on Broad Street’s annual spring tea will transport its participants to “Paris in Spring.” The tea theme will remind guests of a Parisian sidewalk café in the spring. Featured will be traditional sweets and savories, and an assortment of teas. Entertainment will be provided by strolling musicians on accordion and violin, serenading at the tables. This is a reserved seat event and friends are welcome to book a table. Tickets can be purchased — and table seating arranged — at GrandHalle.com by clicking on the Box Office button. Or call 814-254-4033. For more information on the Paris in Spring Tea, contact Kim Rauch at krrauch@gmail.com.

Hanna's Town Resolves

Historic Hanna’s Town mini-drama production on the Hanna’s Town Resolves at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. May 20, by actors from the Freeport Theatre. This short performance follows the story of drafting the Hanna’s Town Resolves in May of 1775. The Hanna’s Town Resolves protested the injustices of the British Parliament while remaining loyal to George III, the English monarch. They did, however, resolve to resist acts like those seen in Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, in April 1775. The citizens of Westmoreland voiced their opposition to the actions and policies of Parliament by drafting and approving the Hanna’s Town Resolves on May 16, 1775. Also at 11 a.m. for a presentation inside the Westmoreland History Education Center by Dr. William Baran. He will discuss some of Derry Township’s original settlers including a teenage Frontier Ranger named Robert Barr. Guided tours of Historic Hanna’s Townwill be offered on weekends in May and Wednesdays-Sundays starting in June. Visit website for detailed hours of operation and tour schedule. www.westmorelandhistory.org. For more information, call 724-836-1800.

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Club House and Cottage Row Walking Tours

The Johnstown Flood National Memorial Park is offering Club House and Cottage Row Walking Tours May 20. This is part of the programming for the 134th 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. To make a required reservation, call the Visitor Center at 814-886-6171. All tours begin at the South Fork Fishing and Hunting Club House building in Saint Michael. Tour length is approximately one hour. The Club House was the center of activity for members and guests at Lake Conemaugh. The Club House Tour includes a walk through all three floors of the building. Participants will learn about the different uses of the building through the years. This includes the years of the South Fork Fishing and Hunting Club and after. Members of the South Fork Fishing and Hunting Club built 16 cottages at Lake Conemaugh. Participants will learn about the club members that owned each cottage. Nine original cottages from the 1880s are still standing today. As many of these structures are currently occupied, the tour does not go into any buildings.

Wildflower Weekend

Wildflower Weekend on May 20 and 21, at the Laurel Hill State Park Complex. Choose a two-mile, three-mile or five-mile hike in search of spring wildflowers. May 20: Three miles at Laurel Hill State Park. Meet at the Laurel Hill Visitor Center at 9 a.m. Five miles on the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail. Meet at Laurel Summit StatePark at 10 a.m. May 21: Two miles at Kooser State Park. Meet at the Kooser Park Office at 2 p.m. For more information, call the Laurel Hill Visitor Center at 814-352-8649. For those who need an accommodation to participate in park activities because of a disability, contact the Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks: at 888-PA-PARKS (voice,) (717) 558-2710 (local or international voice,) 711 (AT &T Relay Services.) With at least three days’ notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs.

Car Show and Cornhole Tournament

The Turkeyfoot Softball and Baseball Car Show and Cornhole Tournament May 20, at the Turkeyfoot school, 172 Turkeyfoot Road, Confluence. Food, 50/50, music and Chinese auction. Car show registration starts at 10 a.m. Dash plaques and T-shirts to first 100 registered. Trophies in 12 different classes to be awarded at 4 p.m. Cornhole tournament starts at 12 p.m. Registration and warm ups begin at 11 a.m. Cash prizes for top three teams.

SoCo Farmers Market

SoCo Farmers Market opening day is May 20, at 243 W. Main St., Somerset. Runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Oct. 21.

Oldies Record Hop

Windber Area Visioning Experience Oldies Record Hop, Juke Box Oldies is 6-9:30 p.m. May 21, at the Windber Recreation Park. Food and soda available. Admission charged.

Cash Bingo

The Meyersdale Little League Cash Bingo is at 2 p.m. May 21, at the Meyersdale Elks, 327 Dale St., Meyersdale. Doors open at 12 p.m. Early birds at 1 p.m. for an additional charge. Six paper cards per game. Basket raffle and 50-50. Concession stand opens at 12 p.m. The Meyersdale Little League Field has been around for about 50 years and needs repairs.

Annual veterans golf event

Somerset County Veterans are planning the annual “Salute to Veterans” golf day to be held May 22, at the Somerset Country Club. Going into the 12th year for this event, the organizers expect another sell-out golf outing to be consistent with past years selling out with 100 participants per each tee time at 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The Somerset Country Club partners with several veterans’ organizations and local businesses to show their appreciation by offering a free day of golf to people from the county who served in the military. The golf day is free to all veterans. The Somerset County Veterans event organizers thank both past and present sponsors. “Our corporate sponsors, along with veteran and social organizations of Somerset County have really made this event a huge success,” said Barry Fitzgerald, Somerset County Veterans committee member. The lunch buffet will be open at noon with the program starting at 12:30 p.m. Organizers also anticipate 100 to 150 nongolfers at the free lunch and program, with a guest speaker. “We encourage our local veterans to attend this event,” said committee member, David Koontz. “This has been a wonderful event and we will strive to build on the successful attendance rate.” This year’s program will be on the history of the "Purple Heart" and honoring local recipients. For more information about the event, contact Bill Aldom, 814-241-7707. Call Somerset Country Club Pro Shop, 814-445-2179, to reserve tee times.

Blood drive

There will be an American Red Cross blood drive at Somerset Alliance Church from 1:30-7 p.m. May 22, in the Fellowship Hall. Enter the building via the rear carport. Register by calling 1-800-RED CROSS or REDCROSSBLOOD.ORG.

Berlin Memorial Day chicken barbecue

Berlin Boy Scout Troop 135 will hold its annual chicken barbecue from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 29, at the Berlin Community Grove. A complete dinner or halves only will be available to eat in or take out. This Memorial Day chicken dinner has been a tradition in the Berlin community since the 1970s when Valley Grange held them. The Boy Scouts took over in 2005 when the Grange turned it over to the Scouts.

Farmers Market

The Windber Municipal Authority Farmers Market runs from 4-8 p.m. every Wednesday, from May 31 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.

Shanksville VBS

Shanksville area churches will hold a combined Vacation Bible School Sunday, from 6-8:40 p.m. June 25-29, at Unity United Church of Christ. The program “Keepers of the Kingdom” will help children learn how to be equipped with the armor of God to stand strong in today’s battle for truth. There will be Bible study, games, craft, music, and snacks to engage children ages 3 through fifth grade. Registrations to attend should be made by June 1. To register a child, or for more information, call 814-443-3497.

Three Rivers jazz

For 50 years, the Three Rivers Saxophone Quartet has been pleasing audiences with classical transcriptions of jazz standards. At 7:30 p.m. June 1, the quartet will be performing at the Grand Halle on Broad Street, Johnstown. The program will consist of classical, popular and jazz music. Some tunes will include a rhythm section. Members of the TRSQ are Marino Galluzzo, soprano saxophone; Mike Jacob, alto saxophone; Steve Ehrin, tenor saxophone; and Warren Yeckel, baritone saxophone. Special guest musicians Deb Weible on Drums and Bruce Wallace on String Bass will assist the quartet in arrangements of jazz standards. This will be the finale of the Grand Halle’s 2022-2023 Chamber Concert Series. Tickets and further information for the Three Rivers Saxophone Quartet are available at GrandHalle.com or by calling 814-254-4033.

Remembering the 1998 Tornado Outbreak: 25 Years Later

May 31 and June 2 mark the 25^th anniversary of the tornadoes that struck southern Somerset County in the spring of 1998. The Meyersdale Public Library will feature a program recalling, through photos and oral history excerpts recorded at the time, this unforgettable weather week in Somerset County. The program will begin at 7 p.m. June 1, at the library. Guests are welcome and encouraged to share their own recollections and stories.

5th annual Golf Scramble

Meyersdale Football presents the 5th annual Golf Scramble at 8 a.m. June 3, at Middlecreek Golf Club. Registration starts at 7 a.m. Includes lunch, golf and cart. Kicker prizes. To sign up, text 814-442-4306 or email redonaldson@masd.net.

Collect and Earn

The Meyersdale Area High School marching band “Collect and Earn” event will be held June 3-7. The band will be accepting donations of used and unwanted clothing, linens, shoes, purses, toys, tools and household items. Collection bins will be set up outside of the band room doors at Meyersdale school, 1349 Shaw Mines Road, Meyersdale. Goodwill will then pay the band, per pound, for donations. Bins will be available for drop-off each day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. From 9 a.m. to noon June 3, members of the band and volunteers will be on-site to help unload vehicles. For those with questions about accepted items, call 301-707-7312 or email h_sloane@yahoo.com.

Sub and pizza sale

A sub and pizza sale will be held starting at 8 a.m. June 3, at New Beginnings Outreach Center Church in the Dream Center. Items are from Kovals. Items offered are regular subs, turkey subs and pepperoni pizzas. All proceeds benefit Operation Christmas Child. The church is one mile north of Jennerstown on the right at 7398 Somerset Pike, Boswell. For more info or to pre-order, contact the church at 814-629-5001.

Walk-thru Basket Bonanza

SS Peter and Paul Orthodox Church Walk-thru Basket Bonanza is 12-3 p.m. June 4, at the pavilion, 141 Hoffman Farm Road, Windber. Drawings will be broadcast live on church Facebook page at 3:30 p.m. Ticket includes 25 chances. 50/50, lottery tree, gift card board and other raffles. Holupki, pirohi and baked goods will be available for purchase. Call 814-659-4936 for information

Photo contest

Somerset Parks and Recreation Board is featuring a 2023 photo contest. The theme is "Explore the Beauty of Somerset County Parks and Trails." All proceeds go toward the construction and maintenance of the trail systems. The photo must be from the Somerset County section of the Great Allegheny Passage, the September 11th National Memorial Trail or Somerset Lake Nature Park. Prizes will go to the top three winners. There will be a People's Choice Award, based on a public Facebook vote from the Facebook page: Somerset County Parks and Recreation. Photos will be uploaded to the Facebook page June 8, and the photo with the most "likes" at 9 a.m. June 16, will win the People's Choice Award. Winners will be announced by June 23. First place prize is $140; second place $125; third place $75 and People's Choice Prize is $50 value. Deadline for submission is June 2. Contact Lindsay Baer, 300 North Center Ave., Suite 540, Somerset, or email baerl@co.somerset.pa.us, or mmarchewka@somersettrust.com, or call 814-445-1572.

Blue Star Event

Attention Military Families which includes National Guard, Reserve and Active Duty: the Somerset County Military Family Support Group is holding its 2nd annual Blue Star Event on June 10, starting approximately at noon in its 20th year intending to show appreciation to you for your sacrifices and and support of your military family member. There will be information shared, assistance available, food, fun and more. They would like to honor and recognize you with a Blue Star Flag if you have not one. There will also be a comedy show free to the families but at $10 a person to the public until capacity is met.

CACCC exhibition Shakti, the Power of the Feminine!, the Art of Nalani Bhat

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. The opening reception for this exhibit will be from 1-3 p.m. June 10. A video tour and artist lecture of the artwork will be available on the Community Arts Center’s YouTube and Facebook pages after the start of the exhibit. Shakti, the Power of the Feminine! will be on display from June 3 – 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.

Cash Bingo

Meyersdale Salisbury Berlin Relay For Life Cash Bingo is at 2 p.m. June 11, at the Meyersdale Elks, 327 Dale St., Meyersdale. Doors open at 12 p.m. Early birds at 1 p.m. for an additional charge. Six paper cards per game. Basket raffle, 50/50 and concession stand.

Kimberly Run Natural Area

June 11: 1 p.m. Life Cycle of a Trout or Wetlands, at Somerset Lake, hosted by Bob; June 25: 1 p.m., Fern Walk, at KRNA, hosted by Scott; 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: Membership Picnic, Mushroom Walk; October: Campfire, storytelling, history of things that once were; December: Annual Meeting and Dinner

Antiques & Collectibles

The Hanna’s Town Antiques & Collectors Market is held the second Sunday of each month, May 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 June 11, 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 located at 809 Forbes Trail Road, Greensburg. For additional information, call 724-836-1800 or visit www.westmorelandhistory.org.

Big 50 Bingo

Big 50 Bingo 1 p.m. June 11, at St. John's Parish Hall, New Baltimore. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Refreshments available. Payouts: Regular games $50; specials $100 and jackpot $500.

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 go on sale June 12. 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.

Help with whole-home repairs program

Tableland Services Inc. will be providing the whole-home repairs program to eligible residents of Somerset County through funding provided by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Whole-Home Repairs Program will allow Tableland to address habitability and safety concerns, provide measures to improve energy or water efficiency and make units accessible for individuals with disabilities. Only homeowners are eligible for the program and household income must be 80% or lower of the median county income, which for a family of four is $58,250. Priority will be given to homeowners over 60, veterans, and disabled homeowners. For more information, contact Rachel at Tableland at 814-445-9628. Additionally, as part of this grant, Tableland will invest in construction related workforce development programs.

Restitution

Community Arts Center of Cambria County Log Artheatre production of Restitution, 7 p.m. June 15-17 and 2 p.m. June 18. A premiere production from local playwright Ryan Locke, The American Old West 1876. A small town has been overtaken by a corrupt mayor and his son. Coincidentally a mysterious gunslinger arrives at the local saloon causing the townsfolk to become suspicious. His dark and violent past that follows him there turns the town into a powder keg. caccc.org/log-art-theatre or call 814-255-6515.

Sporting Clays Tournament

Sporting Clays Tournament to benefit Somerset County Mobile Food Bank June 17, at Buffer Creek Sporting Clays, Sipesville, 776 School House Road, Somerset. Wobble trap 8 to 9:15 a.m. Registration 8 a.m. Safety meeting at 9:15 a.m. Clay shoot begins at 9:30 a.m. Registration includes T-shirt, doughnuts and coffee before the shoot, 100 sporting clays, lunch and awards ceremony. Shotgun shells and guns are not included. Prizes will be awarded to the top score for the combined team and also the top men and women shooters. Raffles will also be available. The Somerset County Mobile Food Bank is a volunteer-based nonprofit organization that supplies food each month to about 1,500 local families in need. The food bank operates mainly off of donations and grants.

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. Enjoy a night swim in the lighted pool. The best bands playing on the outdoor stage. Enjoy cold beverages, wings, fresh cut fries and vote for your favorite wings. June 15: The Grove, Red's Texas BBQ, Bites & Brews. Music by Octane. June 22: Mel's Restaurant and Bar, Windber Moose, Polish Falcons. Music by Velveeta. June 29: Castle Pub, J.R.'s Sports Den, Johnstown Inn. Music by Giants of Science.

Windber Miners' Memorial Weekend

Windber Miner's Memorial Weekend June 15-18, includes music, street dances, food vendors, fun and activities every day. June 15: The Runaways Reunion Jam. June 16: TBA. June 17: Ole '97. June 18: Father's Day Car Show.

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. All Coffee Houses start at 7 p.m. and run until 8:30 p.m. June 22: Midnight Graffiti; July 6: Tim Dabbs.

Electronics collection

Somerset County Recycling is hosting a free electronics collection event 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 24, at 4192 Glades Pike, Somerset (Giant Eagle). This drop off collection event with JVS Environmental is open to all county residents. Accepted electronics include televisions, printers, computers, monitors, laptops, cell phones withno cost associated. The following materials will not be accepted: any liquid, household appliances, loose batteries, or materials that would adversely impact operations or result in environmental health problems.Contact Somerset County Recycling by phone at 814-445-1544 with any questions.

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