What's going on in and around Somerset County for the end of July?

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Windber Library

Windber Library's summer programming options include: Story Time and Craft (summer themes) ― July 26, and Aug. 2 and 9, at 11 a.m. Genealogy Class ― Aug. 2 3-4 p.m. Lego Club ― Wednesdays 3-4 p.m.

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 at caccc.org.

Confluence Creative Arts Center

Confluence Creative Arts Center has activities planned for the summer months. Silent Mediation Judd Evans will guide a quiet Shambhala session for calm and peaceful thinking last Thursday of each month, July 27, Aug. 24 6:30-8 p.m. Summer Sessions of Yoga with Brynn 6 to 7:15 p.m. Wednesdays: Aug. 2, Aug. 9. Mondays 6:30-8 p.m. Come Create. Work on individual sewing, knitting, and crochet projects plus periodic opportunities for learning new skills or projects. 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. Three Chords and Be There! Jam and Folk Sing, 6:30-8:30 p.m. third Thursdays, 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. August ― Silly Songs.

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: July 27: Morgan James; Aug. 3: Jessica Lynn.

Ebensburg Homecoming

Downtown Ebensburg will shut down from 8-11 p.m. July 28, for a free, live concert in the street. The intersection of Center and High streets will close at 6 p.m. as the band sets up and downtown businesses will host their own events and specials. The Uptown Band will be performing from 8-11 p.m. and will feature a variety of sounds from rock, to country, to top 40 hits and everything in between. Other events happening through the night are a cookout and live music by Stacy & the Rejects at the American Legion Post 363, a Vintage Christmas in July at High Street Emporium and more. Downtown Shutdown will kick-off Ebensburg’s Homecoming weekend. For a complete schedule of events during Homecoming weekend, visit www.ebensburgmainstreet.com or call the Ebensburg Borough Office at 814-472-8780.

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CACCC exhibition

The Community Arts Center of Cambria County 2023 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.

3rd Avenue Folk & Arts Festival

Bottle Works’ 3rd Avenue Folk & Arts Festival, 411 Third Ave., Johnstown, is July 28- 30. Live music, art vendors and demonstrations, food trucks and so much more. Starting July 28, is the Tombola Art Auction and Dinner. The festival opens at 5 p.m. with the drawing beginning at 6 p.m. To close out the night, get ready to party in the street. Special fire dance performance by Fire N’At Fire Dancers starts at 8:30 p.m. At 9 p.m. is live musical performance by Whiskey Panhandlers. Auction items include paintings, metal woven jewelry, hand-made quilts, and other fiber pieces. For a preview of the items available for auction are posted on the website (www.bottleworks.org). Bidders must be present to win. To get a ticket to the Tombola event, go to www.bottleworks.org, call 814-535-2020, or purchase in-person at the Art Works Gallery Shoppe, 413 Third Ave., Johnstown, during the normal operating hours. Then on July 29, the street will be filled with food trucks, art vendors and demonstrations, and live musical performances on the Third Ave. Stage.

St. Benedict Parish 88th annual Reunion Festival

St. Benedict Church in the Geistown section of Johnstown, 2023 88th annual Parish Reunion Festival July 28-30. The church is celebrating the Reunion Festival this year with a full slate of entertainment, food, games, children’s area, basket raffle, bingo, flea market, and many more activities for the entire family. The festival is on the church grounds at 2310 Bedford St., Johnstown. Admission and parking are free. There will also be a free shuttle bus service from the Geistown Fire Hall. Musical entertainment on two stages will be: July 28 The Boomers 5-7 p.m. and Felix & The Hurricanes 7-10 p.m.; July 29 Tom Katz 5-7 p.m. and ‘Ole 97 Johnny Cash Tribute Band 7-10 p.m.; and July 30 Rosie & The Jammers 11:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Three Of Hearts 3-6 p.m. Chicken and waffle dinner 4-7 p.m. Friday, and 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, in the air conditioned hall. Outdoor kitchen with hot and sweet sausage, chicken wings, funnel cakes, apple and peach dumplings, eight flavors of ice cream, pierogies, pizza, hamburgers, and cheeseburgers. A 2022 Chevrolet Trax LT AWD or $18,000 cash will be chanced off Sunday. For more information, visit the church website at www.stbenedictchurch.org, follow them on Facebook, or call 814-266-9718.

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 29: The 2023-24 school year will be here before we know it and ESS is excited to help students learn and grow. ESS is an educational staffing company supporting school districts in Westmoreland, Armstrong and Allegheny counties. This is a great opportunity for recent college graduates and retirees alike. ESS offers training and is hiring now for the upcoming school year. Market Sprouts ― Flag Westmoreland. Complete the Westmoreland County 250^th Birthday booklet. Then see the 4 foot x 4 foot map travel on the float during the Fort Ligonier Days parade.

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.

Civil War Reenactment & Encampment and Music of the Civil War Concert

Civil War Reenactment & Encampment and Music of the Civil War Concert, Historic Hanna’s Town, 809 Forbes Trail Road, Greensburg, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 29 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 30. The Westmoreland Historical Society will host a Civil War encampment and battle reenactments at Historic Hanna’s Town July 29–30. Free for those who come in Civil War period clothing and children 5 and under. Reenactment admission includes concert admission. Cash only. Displays and presentations around the historic site will cover topics including Civil War medicine and surgery; a first-person presentation of President Lincoln; a reenactment of battle tactics; and demonstrations of various artillery. The public is encouraged to ask questions and talk to more than 200 re-enactors who will be camped around the site. Following a break for dinner, the public is invited to hear a concert of Civil War period music by the 46th Pennsylvania Regiment Band at 6 p.m. Event includes admission to the exhibit Westmoreland 250: Telling our Story in 25 Objects at the Westmoreland History Education Center. A detailed and most updated version of the schedule is available on the Westmoreland Historical Society’s website: https://westmorelandhistory.org/events/civil-war-encampment-reenactment/. The outdoor concert will take place in front of the Lefevre House at Historic Hanna's Town. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets.

Memorial Dog Tag Flag

Fallen Heroes Memorial Dog Tag Flag will be on display at Patriot Park Global War on Terrorism Memorial, 6150 Lincoln Highway, Stoystown, just west of the Flight 93 entrance, until July 30. Veterans & Athletes United's Fallen Heroes Memorial, made of 7,056 dog tags that create an image of the American flag, also has 50 gold stars on the flag to honor Gold Star families nationwide. The flag is built and funded by veterans. It has traveled to more than 50 locations nationwide since 2018. All proceeds from its travel go to support Gold Star family organizations and GWOT Memorial Foundations' mission to build a national memorial in Washington, D.C. www.vetsau.com/memorial. www.patriotparkfoundation.org.

2023 Summer Exhibition

The Allied Artists of Johnstown call for art for the 2023 Summer Exhibition, Aug. 4-31, at the Community Arts Center of Cambria County, 1217 Menoher Boulevard, Johnstown. Drop off art July 29. Opening reception 6-8 p.m. Aug. 4. Awards given.

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.

The Country Express

The County Express will be appearing 4-7 p.m. July 30, at Meyersdale Uptown Park. Bring a lawn chair. Sponsored by Meyersdale Parks and Recreation.

Salisbury Elk Lick Community Night Out

The Salisbury Elk Lick Chamber of Commerce is featuring Community Night Out from 6-8 p.m. Aug. 1, at the Salisbury Church of the Brethren Faith Factory. Hot dogs will be provided by the Lions Club, drinks and chips by the Chamber, popcorn by Somerset Trust Co., ice cones by the Brethren Church, and face paining and games by the Family Center. Music by The Vandells.

Monday Movies on the Amphitheatre

The Community Arts Center of Cambria County (CACCC) will begin its first summer of Monday Movies on the Amphitheatre. Popcorn, snacks and refreshments will be available for an affordable price. All movies begin at 8:30 p.m. 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.

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Antique Tractor Festival

The 22nd annual Stoystown Lions in conjunction with Laurel Highlands Antique Power Club Antique Tractor Festival, Aug. 3-6, along Route 30 at Stoystown Lions Park, 359 North Club Road. All proceeds benefit the Stoystown Lions Club community projects. Food, tractor parades, weight pulls, garden tractor pulls, kids pedal power pulls, tractor rides, vendor and flea market area, Roof Garden Tractor Buddies, community church service and chicken barbecue. Camping space available on a first come, first served basis. Somerset County Community Band concert. For information call 814-341-9593 after 5 p.m., seth61club1@gmail.com, www.stoystownlions.org.

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.

Summer Youth Cafe

Healthy and free meals for all youth, ages 18 and under, 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, until 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.

Concerts in the Park Series

Ebensburg’s Concerts in the Park series will continue this year, from 6-9 p.m. at Penn Eben Park, 227 West High St. In addition to Penn Eben parking lot, the 100 block of north Julian Street will be closed so that attendees have even more room to spread out. This year’s line-up includes concerts with new and returning bands, featuring all different types of music. The schedule is: Aug. 4 ― The Moore Brothers; Aug. 11 ― Amber Marie; Aug. 18 ― Smooth Sound Band; Aug. 25 ― Somebody to Love. www.ebensburgmainstreet.com or the Ebensburg Borough & Community Events Facebook page or call the Ebensburg Borough office at 814-472-8414.

Somerset County Community Band

The Somerset County Community Band concert schedule for the summer: 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.

Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber 37th annual Spirit Classic

The Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber 37th annual Spirit Classis is Aug. 4, at the Windber Country Club. Shot-gun start at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. (Scramble format). Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Buffet style dinner and awards at 5:30 p.m.

Shanksville Community Picnic

The Shanksville Volunteer Fire Department annual Shanksville Community Picnic is Aug. 4-5. Aug. 4 food and games open at 4 p.m. Main Street Parade 6 p.m. Bon Journey concert 7-9:30 p.m. at the Bandstand Amphitheater. Bring your chair or blanket. Refreshments by Forbes Trail Brewing. Aug. 5 food and games open at 11 a.m. barbecue chicken, sides, fresh-cut fries, popcorn chicken, burgers, dogs, drinks, pie and ice cream. Huge basket raffle, gun raffle, chuck-a-luck, fire truck tours, dunk tank, new games. Horseshoe and cornhole, helicopter tour, mechanical pig race, dime toss, duck pond and giant bouncy race. Dimwit concert 7-10 p.m. All proceeds benefit the fire department's service to the community. Shanksville-Stonycreek graduating classes of 1960-70 will hold one big reunion at the picnic starting at 11 a.m. Saturday.

Eco-Art Day Camps

Confluence Creative Arts Center Eco-Art Day Camps include 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.

Boswell Area Churches "Off" Street Fair

The Boswell Churches will be hosting the annual Street Fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 5, at the Boswell Fireman's Grove, 201 Hower Ave., Boswell. The event is free other than the food. All food proceeds go back into community organizations. There will be hot sausage sandwiches, pigs in the blanket, haluski, hot dogs, walking tacos, pulled pork sandwiches and other foods and desserts. There is also a car show, live music and children's activities. The event will be held rain or shine.

Confluence 150 years

Confluence is celebrating 150 years, 1873-2023, 11 a.m. to dusk Aug. 5, in Park Square. Music, theater, history, food and fireworks. Bring the family and spend the day celebrating the rich history. Confluence150.org.

Bushy Run Battlefield reenactment

The Bushy Run Battlefield Heritage Society 260th Anniversary Reenactment 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days, Aug. 5-6, to commemorate the 1763 Battle of Bush Run, the pivotal 2-day battle in Pontiac's War between a coalition of Native Americans and British colonial forces. Re-enactors and living historians will portray the battle in force-on-force demonstrations, simulating volleys of musket fire and tactical movement on the battlefield. Some 18th century vendors and educators, referred to as sutlers, will be on site. Bushy Run will be operating a concession stand with food and drinks for sale. Bushy Run is at 2513 Bushy Run Road, Jeannette. bushyrunbattlefield.com. 724-527-5584.

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. Aug. 9, Sept. 13. Live music in the gazbo.

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Patriot Park fundraising dinner

Patriot Park, honoring those who fought the global war on terrorism fundraising dinner is 6 p.m. Aug. 10, at Friesland Event Center, 2536 Ridge Road, Hooversville. Guest speaker will be Rocky Bleier, Bronze Star and Purple Heart recipient, and four-time Super Bowl champion. For tickets, visit www.patriotparkfoundation.org or call Randy at 814-233-0351.

Benefit auction

Kauffman TriState Relief Sale will be held Aug. 11-12 at Kauffman Mennonite Church, Davidsville.

SCI-Somerset 5th annual Sgt. Mark Baserman Memorial Golf Tournament

The SCI-Somerset 5th annual Sgt. Mark Baserman Memorial Golf Tournament is Aug. 11, at the Windber Country Club. Proceeds will be donated to the Sgt. Baserman Scholarship Fund at UPJ. Four-person scramble. Shotgun start at 1 p.m. Registration begins at 11 a.m. Price includes green fees, cart, give-aways, skill prizes, two adult beverage coupons, lunch and dinner.

Portage Area Summerfest

Portage Area Summerfest is Aug 11-13, at Crichton McCormick Park. Two stages with live music, crafts, food and business vendors, bingo, kids area, basket raffle, 50/50 drawings, games, and K9 dog demonstration. Parade 2 p.m. Saturday. Friday: Beatlemania Magic, A Tribute to the Beatles, The Platelets. Saturday: The Home Depot Kids Workshop 2-6 p.m.; Intermediate Unit 8 STEM games and robots 2-6 p.m.; Tuner Cars, Trucks & Motorcycle Show 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Kelly Hylton (Elvis Presley impersonator), Giants of Science, Shades of June, The Frick Brothers, Long Road Home, Jimmy Mowery (The Voice TV show 2019 contestant). Sunday: Antique & Classic Car & Motorcycle Cruise 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Felix & The Hurricanes, Three of Hearts, Jim Koban, UB the DJ, Bazooka Joe Acoustic, Freebird ― Lynrd Skynyrd Tribute Band.

Antiques, Artisans and Ales

Antiques, Artisans and Ales, Somerset's annual antique show with a twist, is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 12, on the streets of Uptown Somerset. In addition to the antiques, collectibles and primitives, it will spice things up with local ales and spirits, live music in Trinity Park and juried artists. Antique and Classic Car Show is 12-2 p.m., in the Somerset Trust Co. parking lot, 151 W. Main St., Somerset. 814-445-6431, info@somersetcountychamber.com.

Annual "Harvest Market Dinner and Dance"

Farm-to-table foodies and music fans annual picnic-style Harvest Market Dinner and Dance will be held outdoors from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 12, on the market grounds at the LWA Farm, located just off West Main Street, Springer Road, and Route 30 in Ligonier Township. Co-sponsored by the Ligonier Country Market (LCM) and Loyalhanna Watershed Association (LWA). Laurel Highlands residents and visitors can purchase a wide, a la carte selection of locally prepared foods and beverages that LCM vendors will create to celebrate the farm-to-table lifestyle, which supports local farmers and food producers. A highlight of this year’s event will be music by Bon Journey, an acclaimed Pittsburgh-area and national musical act paying tribute to the songs of renowned rock bands Journey and Bon Jovi. Tickets and parking can be purchased online only through Eventbrite at https://harvestmarket2023.eventbrite.com or they can stop by the red, information tent at the Ligonier Country Market. A limited number of dinner party canopy set-ups are available for groups of eight people for an additional donation. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Event-goers are asked to bring their own chairs, tables, canopies, or picnic blankets for a comfortable experience. All proceeds will benefit the LWA’s free community education programs, which include ongoing environmental education lessons and activities for local students. Attendees can purchase their meals at the event from any of the numerous LCM vendors who will be onsite and serving food and drinks. Diners also will have a chance to win raffle prizes made and donated by LCM vendors. The annual butterfly release sponsored by Donna Tidwell also will occur. For more information, call the LWA office at 724-238-7560, ext. 1#, or send an email to susan@loyalwater.com.

Dessert Theatre Performance

"The Golden Girls Say I Do," presented by Iron Bridge Dinner Theatre is 7 p.m. Aug. 12, in the M. Josephine Paul Family Museum on the first floor of Community Arts Center of Cambria County, 1217 Menoher Boulevard, in the Westmont section of Johnstown. Join the fabulous four as they race the clock to see who will be the first to say those ever popular words. Dorothy, Sophia, Blanche and Rose are all realizing life is too short, but which one of these will make it through to the finish line and say "I Do" in the dating game. In this interactive comedy show, audiences will enjoy participating in the dating, courting and proposal process. Tickets come with refreshments and assorted desserts during the show. It will include gluten-free and dairy-free dessert options. This production is BYOB. Tickets may be purchased online at caccc.org, or by calling 814-255-6515.

Bingo

Bingo in memory of Stephen Deal, benefits the Meyersdale FFA, Aug. 12, at the Meyersdale American Legion. Doors open at noon. Early bird games start at 1 p.m. Regular bingo games start at 2 p.m. Food and drink available for purchase, raffle baskets and 50/50. Only 200 tickets available for sale.

Milford Church annual picnic

Milford Church will host its annual picnic from 3:30-7 p.m. Aug. 12, at the church grove. The meal will feature hot roast beef sandwiches, mashed potatoes, filling and gravy. Hot dogs, hamburgers, salads, desserts and ice cream also available. There will be entertainment between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Groups include three A’s and a J (vocal group), Dennis Wright (piano selections), Heart & Soul (barbershop quartet) and Just Friends (autoharp/guitar/mandolin/harmonica). There will be activities for the children also. The church is at 368 Bando Road, Somerset, just off the Water Level Road between Somerset and Rockwood.

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 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.

6th annual Car Show

The Salisbury Volunteer Fire Department 6th annual Car Show is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 13, at the Salisbury fire hall, 385 Ord St., Salisbury. Registration starts at 9 a.m. Must be registered by 1 p.m. to be judged. Classes will include cars, trucks, motorcycles, semi trucks and tractors. Trophies for first place. Plaques for second place and dash plaques for first 100 vehicles. Chicken dinner starts at 11 a.m.

Cash Bingo

Meyersdale Salisbury Berlin Relay For Life Cash Bingo is at 2 p.m. Aug. 13, at the Meyersdale Elks, 327 Dale St., Meyersdale. Doors open at 12 p.m. Early birds at 1 p.m. Six paper cards per game. Basket raffle, 50/50 and concession stand.

Burg Bingo

Burg Bingo at the Wellersburg Firehall is Aug. 13. Doors open at 12 p.m. Games start at 1 p.m. Concessions available for purchase.

Somerset Night Out

The Somerset Night Out, open to all Somerset County residents, is 6 p.m. Aug. 15, at the Union Street Playground. Food, drinks, parade, face painting, K-9 demonstration, fire department display and demonstrations, Bounce House and more.

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 (Aug. 17, and Sept. 21). Musical entertainment schedule: artists will perform on the Diamond Park bandstand: 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.

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: 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/.

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.

Veterans in need

Laurel Highlands Historical Village has received food and other items, in supporting veterans in need. For those who are a veterans and or a family of a veteran and need extra food, contact the office at 814-241-6123. LHHV at this time also has specific request, as they are seeking small kitchen appliances, women’s makeup and small air conditioners. If you have any items new or used, call the office at 814-241-6123.

Somerset County Fair

The annual Somerset County Fair is Aug. 17-26, at the Somerset County Fairgrounds, Meyersdale. Market animal shows, truck and tractor pulls, rodeo, exhibits, food, entertainment.

11th annual Benefit Golf Scramble

The Rockwood Volunteer Fire Department 11th annual Benefit Golf Scramble is Aug. 19, at Oakbrook Golf Course. Shotgun start at 8 a.m. First, second and third place winners will receive a foursome of golf to a premier golf destination.

Meyersdale Softball Golf Scramble

The Meyersdale softball team is fundraising for a spring training trip and softball equipment related expenses. Scramble is Aug. 19, at Middlecreek Golf Course, Rockwood. Shotgun start at 8 a.m. Event will include 18 hole best ball golf scramble, closest to pin, long drive and putting contests, cash prizes, food and beverages. Call Tim Miller to register at 814-279-4602 or 617chief@gmail.com. Limited to 16 teams.

Plein Air Paint Out

Plein Air Paint Out at Spruce Forest Artisan Village is Aug. 19. Registration starts at 8 a.m. at the Village chapel. Participants may paint until 3:30 p.m. Judging starts at 4 p.m. Open to all ages and types of artist mediums. Awards include: Best of Show, Most Creative, Best Character of the Village, and Best of Show under 12 years old. Call 814-233-3262 for more information.

Laurel Hill Bluegrass Festival

The Laurel Hill Bluegrass Festival is Aug. 19-20 at the Laurel Hill State Park Complex. The music runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday. Sunday at 8:30 a.m. is the Mountain Laurel 5K Rn/Walk, 10 a.m. church service on the Main Stage, music from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Punt, Pass and Kick

The Somerset Jaycees Punt, Pass and Kick is Aug. 19, at the Somerset football field. Sign up is 8:30 a.m. Kick-off at 9 a.m. For ages 8-15 as of Dec. 31. Cleats permitted.

Back to School Bash and Cruise-In

Christmas in the Park Back to School Bash for the community starts at 1 p.m. Aug. 20, at Central City Park, 699 Chestnut St., Central City. There will be a parade featuring classic cars and groups are participating by decorating their cars. There will be crafters, food, bubble tea and the Good Times Ice Cream Truck, and the band 3rd Avenue. The event will feature a basket raffle and an 18 foot waterslide and 40 foot inflatable zipline as well as free haircuts for the children, back to school supplies and games as well. The classic cars will be on display as well as some some surprise guests. Cruise-In line up at 12:30 p.m. at the PNA, 921 Main St., Central City. Classic cars, motorcycles and floats welcome. Parade starts at 1 p.m.

Seven Springs Wine Fest

The 30th anniversary of the Seven Springs Wine Fest will be Aug. 25-27, at 777 Water Wheel Drive, Seven Springs,(814) 352-7777, https://www.7springs.com/. The event kicks off Friday night with a 90s theme to celebrate the festival’s inception in 1993. Up to 25 Pennsylvania wineries are expected to attend.

Highlands Health Annual Fundraising Concert

The Highlands Health Annual Fundraising Concert features Melvin Seals & JGB, with special guests Ron Holloway and FlowerChild, Aug. 26, at People's Natural Gas Park, Johnstown. Melvin Seals concert starts at 8:30 p.m. He played with Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead, for 18 years. Ron Holloway, a tenor saxophonist, played with The Warren Hay Band and Dizzy Gillespie. FlowerChild is a local group that will lead off the entertainment at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available at: www.highlandshealthclinic.com, Highlands Health Clinic, 315 Locus St., Johnstown Area Heritage Association, Flood Museum Gift Shop, 201 6th Ave., and Flood City Music Festival Merch Tent.

Fast & Furriest Car Show

The Fast & Furriest Car Show benefiting the Humane Society of Somerset County, is Aug. 26, at Memorial Highway Chevrolet in Somerset. Rain date Aug. 27. Registration at 9 a.m. Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. First 100 cars will receive a dash plaque, goodie bag and T-shirt. Trophies will be awarded. Music by The Vandells. 50/50, basket auction, food available by Pappy D's BBQ.

Conservancy programs

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) 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.

WAVE Oldies Record Hops

The next WAVE, Windber Area Visioning Experience, Juke Box Oldies Record Hop is 6-9:30 p.m. Aug. 27, at Windber Recreation Park.

This article originally appeared on The Daily American: What's going on in and around Somerset County for the end of July?