What's going on in Somerset County in May?

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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. May 5: The Sharptones 7:30 p.m. will include a special Friday Night Dance Party with Log Art Dance; June 22: Midnight Graffiti; July 6: Tim Dabbs.

Sub and pizza sale

A sub and pizza sale will be held starting at 8 a.m. May 6, at New Beginnings Outreach Center Church in the Dream Center. Items are from Kovals. All proceeds benefit Operation Christmas Child. The church is one mile north of Jennerstown on the right at 7398 Somerset Pike, Boswell. For more information or to pre-order, contact the church at 814-629-5001.

Rabies clinic

A rabies clinic is from 11 a.m. to noon May 6, at the Confluence Community Center, 711 Logan Place in Confluence. A fee will be charged for the rabies vaccination. All pets must be leashed or in a carrier, and be sure to bring along the pet's previous rabies certificate as well.

Community dinner

A free community dinner, served at the Windber Area Community Kitchen, will be held from 4-6 p.m. May 6, at Calvary United Methodist Church, 1800 Stockholm Ave., Windber. The menu will be country fried steak, mashed potatoes with country gravy, vegetables and fruit. Meal will be served and sponsored by Eastern Elevator.

Mountain Maryland Native Plant Festival

Discover the important connection between native plants, people and wildlife at the eighth annual Mountain Maryland Native Plant Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 13, at New Germany State Park. A large variety of native plants including ferns, sedges, grasses, flowers, shrubs and trees will be available from Wood Thrush Native Plant Nursery, Evergreen Heritage Center and Friends of New Germany State Park. Nature-themed items will be for sale in the Lake House from local artisans Keen and Bright, Marta Fiscus Photography, Peggy Nixon Designs and Mountain Creek Glass. From noon to 1 p.m., Candy DeBerry will present “Eat Your Backyard! Tasty and Nutritious Treats from Maryland’s Native Plants” at the newly renovated Tall Oaks Pavilion. Nature activities for all ages will begin at the Maryland Conservation Corps’ display in the Tamarack Pavilion. Ranger Noah will lead two easy walks from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. “Eating Invasives” and from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. "Tree ID.” Or explore the festival by playing a unique Bingo game to win a prize. Throughout the day experts from local organizations will answer questions on native plants and other conservation topics. New Germany State Park, Friends of New Germany State Park, and MD Native Plant Society are sponsoring this festival. For more information visit mdflora.org or phone the park office at 301-895-5453.

Antiques & Collectibles

Historic Hanna’s Town will open the 50th season of its popular Antiques & Collectibles Sale May 14. The quaint and historic setting will host more than 100 vendors offering a variety of one-of-a-kind items covering a wide price range. 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. The Hanna’s Town Antiques & Collectors Market is held the second Sunday of each month, May through October. 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.

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

Spring Exhibition

The Allied Artists of Johnstown 2023 Spring Exhibition at The Bottleworks Arts on 3rd, 411 3rd Ave., Johnstown, is May 4 through June 17. Five awards being offered for the show. Opening reception is May 5, to meet the artists and find out which works were awarded. www.johnstownart.com.

Laurel Arts annual Father Daughter Dance

"Love you to the Moon and Back" Laurel Arts annual Father Daughter Dance is from 4-7 p.m. May 7, at Oakhurst Grille & Event Center, 2409 Glades Pike, Somerset. Fee includes dinner buffet, dessert, crafts and entertainment by DJ Dan Breckenridge.

Laurel Highlands Photo Friends Contest

Local photographers are reminded that entries for the Laurel Highlands Photo Friends Contest and the Somerset County Town Planner calendar will be accepted at the Laurel Arts Dressler Center, 214 S. Harrison Ave., Somerset, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 11 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 13. Cash prizes will be awarded for first, second, third and Best of Show. Categories are: Scenic, Floral, Fauna & Birds, People, Digital Art & Alternative Processes, Black & White, and Nighttime with a maximum of two entries per category. All prints must either be an 11” x 14” print or a smaller print matted to 11” x 14.” The preceding dimensions do not include the frame. In either case, the entry shall be framed and have a horizontal wire on the back for hanging. (Digital matting is acceptable.) Complete details for each contest, including entry fees and editing guidelines, etc., can be found on the Laurel Arts website (www.laurelarts.org) under “Call for Entries.” Copies of the two-page contest brochure also are available at the Laurel Arts Dressler Center.

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Spaghetti dinner

The American Legion Post 946 in Ursina will hold a spaghetti dinner from 4-6 p.m. May 11, at the Post Home. Spaghetti, meat sauce, bread, salad and dessert will be the menu. Eat in or take out. Proceeds will go to the upkeep on the building.

Chocolate Stroll

The Salvation Army Somerset Service Center Chocolate Stroll invites participants to join in an afternoon of chocolate goodies while helping the vulnerable neighbors in need, 11 a.m. May 13. Ticket offers participant to experience many different chocolate delights courtesy of participating local businesses while having the opportunity to win some prizes. At the conclusion of the Chocolate Stroll, participants will select a chocolate lollipop for an opportunity to win a prize. Begin the Chocolate Stroll at the Daily American, 334 W. Main St., Somerset. Get tickets online at give.salvationarmy.org/chocolatestroll. All proceeds benefit The Salvation Army Somerset Service Center.

Shanksville VFD Golf Scramble

A kick off the golf season scramble May 13, with Shanksville VFD Golf Scramble. Registration at 9 a.m. Shotgun start begins at 10 a.m. at Northwinds Public Golf Course-Indian Lake. Teams of four. Email Bri at balianiello@shanksvillevfd.org.

Spring Fling

Welcome Back Tractorfest kick off event, the Spring Fling is from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 13, at the Shawnee Valley VFC Picnic Grounds, 1457 Market St., Schellsburg. Bring your tractors, hit and miss engines, chairs and EZ Ups. Talk, eat and relax. Kids games, cash raffles, homemade ice cream, live music at 3 p.m., tractor ride at 1 p.m. Breakfast served from 8-10:30 a.m. with a menu of pancakes, sausage, eggs, bacon, hashbrowns. Lunch and dinner starts at 10:30 a.m. with burgers, hot dogs, fries, chicken tenders and shrimp baskets. Proceeds benefit Shawnee Valley Volunteer Fire Co.

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.

Meyersdale VFD Sunday Dinner

The Meyersdale Volunteer Fire Department next Sunday Dinner is May 14. Eat in, drive through take out or delivery. They begin taking orders at 9 a.m. for delivery. Call 814-634-5454.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Military family support group

The Somerset County Military Support Group has been in existence for 20 years to help families with military members. They are here to help or listen to those families in need whether physical, mental or financial. The group is made up of veterans, spouses and or family members and know the kind of troubles being faced. They want to walk beside you and get that help you need. Contact them at www.somersetmilitaryfamilies@gmail.com or write SCMFSG P.O. Box 888, Somerset, PA 15501. Provide a phone number to get back with you as soon as possible.

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