Somerset County Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce

LAUREL ARTS SUMMER MUSIC SERIES
2024-06-08 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Laurel Arts
Laurel Arts Summer Music Series is back for Summer 2024!

Join us under the open sky for the 5th Annual Laurel Arts Summer Music Series! Bring your family, friends, and your favorite lawn chair to experience the joy of live music right in the heart of Somerset County!
Matt Otis & the Sound will play on June 8 from 6-9 PM. The local food vendors for the evening are the Untraditional Creperie and Vin De Matrix
This family-friendly event is free to the public, making it the perfect addition to your summer plans. Let’s make memories together at the Laurel Arts Summer Music Series!

CREEMEES (ICE CREAM)
2024-06-08 15:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-02 13:00 - 18:00, 2024-06-01 15:00 - 20:00, 2024-05-26 13:00 - 18:00, 2024-05-25 15:00 - 20:00, 2024-05-19 13:00 - 18:00, 2024-05-18 15:00 - 20:00 | Hillegas Sugar Camp
Who’s ready for Maple Creemees (Ice Cream)? Hillegas Sugar Camp opened for the season on April 13. They will be open Saturdays from 3 pm till 8 pm and Sundays from 1 pm till 6 pm until October 20, 2024.
Hillegas Sugar Camp is located at 455 Dividing Ridge Road in Fairhope. Questions, call 814-233-5843 or 814-483-0366. Also follow them on Facebook.

Free Electronics Recycling Event
2024-06-08 10:00 - 14:00 | Meyersdale Area Elementary School Parking Lot, 1345 Shaw Mines Rd, Meyersdale, PA, 15552, United States
JVS Environmental
Saturday, June 8, 2024
10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Meyersdale Area Elementary School Parking Lot
Will accept free of charge: computer equipment, video games consoles, etc. TVs, if intact.
$50 charge to take TV sets with broken glass
Will accept for fee: fluorescent bulbs & car batteries (2$ each).
Dehumidifiers, refrigerators & air conditioners for $25 fee.
No vacuum cleaners or small appliances ( toasters, etc.)
A service project of the Friends of the Meyersdale Public Library
Donations to the friends will be accepted.

2024 CONVOY FOR KIDZ
2024-06-08 09:00 - 19:00 | Georgian Place
The 2024 Make-A-Wish of Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia Convoy for Kidz is on June 8, 2024, starting at the Georgian Place in Somerset. You’re invited for a day of vehicles, entertainment, food, vendors, auctions and family fun — all in support of wishes.
Registration opens at 9 AM, Live Auction at noon and the Basket Raffle Drawing at 1 pm. Awards will be presented at 2 pm and the Convoy kicks off at 3 pm. Over $78,000 was raised the last 2 years and the goal this year is $40,000 or more.
To register and donate online: https://wish.org/greaterpawv/convoyforkidz
For more information or to donate baskets or other items contact Bud Colflesh – 814-521-0741 or peterbilt798@gmail.com. For baskets or auction items contact Katie Colflesh – 814-442-2698 and for Vendor Spots contact Brandy Coddington – 814-289-3431

SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET
2024-06-08 07:00 - 13:00, 2024-06-01 07:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-25 07:00 - 13:00 | Springs PA
Springs Farmers Markets for 2024 start on May 25th till September 21st.
Farmers Market, Baked Goods, Crafts, Local Items
For info: 814-662-2625 www.springspa.org

STOYESTOWN 250 YEAR CELEBRATION
2024-06-08 | Stoystown
Many activities to enjoy in Stoystown on June 8th!
Pancake & Sausage at St. Paul’s UCC Church 8-10:30
5K Race starting at the Firehall 9:00
Walking Tour of Town 10-6
Lion’s Chicken B-B-Q at the Firehall 12 -till sold out
Kids games, Pizza, Hot Dogs, Popcorn, Drink behind the Firehall 12-6
Bingo at the Firehall 2-4
Forbes Trail Brewing Co 3-9
White Horse Band at the Firehall 6-9

HISTORICAL CENTER FIRST FRIDAY
2024-06-07 17:30 - 20:30 | Somerset Historical Center, 10649 Somerset Pike, Somerset, PA, 15501-1025, United States
The Somerset Historical Center will host the Allison Borek Trio on Friday June 7th.
It will be a relaxing evening on the lawn with good local food and music. Pappy D’s food truck and the HGSSC food booth will be onsite. There is a $5 parking fee but the concert is free.
First Fridays are sponsored by and proceeds benefit the Historical and Genealogical Society of Somerset County.

CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
2024-06-07 12:00 - 19:00 | Somerset Country Club
There is still time to participate in Laurel Arts 17th Annual Charity Golf Tournament to be held on Friday, June 7th at the Somerset Country Club.
All proceeds benefit the Dorothy Dressler Scholarship Fund – serving Somerset County youth and adults through participation in the Arts.
Contact Laurel Arts at 814-443-2433 for more information!

PUBLIC MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
2024-05-30 18:30 - 21:30 | Somerset Borough Public Safety Building
A Somerset County Community Organizations Active in Disasters (SC-COAD) meeting to discuss the following will be held on May 30, 2024 at 6:30 pm at the Somerset Borough Public Safety Building in the Upstairs Social Hall.
Communicating needs of the community
Cooperating to meet those needs
Coordinating delivery of services
Collaborating to ensure community wholeness
This is a public meeting. Please contact Sharlene McCoy at 814-417-3182 or mccoys@co.somerset.pa.us

VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB
2024-05-29 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Join the Pennsylvania Parks & Forest Foundation (PPFF) virtually at 12 pm on May 29 for their May Virtual Book Club presentation.
The book for May is “Living on the Wind: Across the Hemisphere with Migratory Birds” by Scott Weidensaul.
For more information or to join them contact: https://paparksandforests.org/event/ppff-virtual-book-club-2

SHOWCASE FOR COMMERCE
2024-05-29 - 2024-05-31 | Cambria Regional Chamber, JARI
33rd Annual SHOWCASE for COMMERCE
May 29 – 31 at the 1ST SUMMIT ARENA @ Cambria County War Memorial in Johnstown, PA
Nationally renowned business and industry trade show and defense contracting exhibition
Showcase for Commerce is hosted by the Cambria Regional Chamber & JARI

STOYESTOWN 250 YEAR CELEBRATION
2024-05-27 13:30 - 17:00 | Stoystown
Stoystown’s Annual Memorial Day Parade is May 27th. There will be a speaker at 1:30 with a parade to follow.

LAUREL ARTS SUMMER MUSIC SERIES
2024-05-25 17:00 - 20:00 | Laurel Arts
Laurel Arts Summer Music Series starts May 25

Join us under the open sky for the 5th Annual Laurel Arts Summer Music Series! Bring your family, friends, and your favorite lawn chair to experience the joy of live music right in the heart of Somerset County!
JD & Cindy Ross will be playing from 5-8 PM on May 25th. The local food vendors for the evening are Legends Caribbean Grill, BYOB
This family-friendly event is free to the public, making it the perfect addition to your summer plans. Let’s make memories together at the Laurel Arts Summer Music Series!

PA MYTHS & LEGENDS
2024-05-25 10:00 - 18:00 | Bakersville Community Grove
PA Myths & Legends Festival, May 25, 2024 at the Bakersville Community Grove Park, Somerset at 2287 East Bakersville Edie Road.
This is an event for the whole family, whether you’re a believer, skeptic or knower. Come and hear from Bigfoot eyewitnesses. Individuals who have experienced UFO and Alien encounters and researchers will share their knowledge.
Vendors- Food Trucks-Guest Speakers, Bigfoot Contests- Live Entertainment- and More.
Vendor sites available – contact ecbro98@gmail.com

TRI-STAR KARZ FOR KIDZ
2024-05-24 16:00 - 20:00 | Jennerstown Speedway Complex LLC, 206 Somerset Street, Jennerstown, PA, 15547, United States
“Karz for Kidz” sponsored by Tri-Star Motors will be on Friday May 24, 2024.
This Classic Car/Hot Rod/Scooterville Motorcycle Cruise-in will be at the Jennerstown Speedway from 4-8 PM.
As always, ALL Proceeds benefit the Children’s Aid Home Programs of Western Pennsylvania.
More info @ 814-659-9802

POKER THEMED MIXER
2024-05-23 17:00 - 19:30 | The Hitching Post at Crazy Hollow Farms
Join us for a fun Poker Themed Networking Night Mixer on Thursday, May 23, 2024, from 5:00 PM until 7:30 PM. It will be held at The Hitching Post at Crazy Hollow Farms, 848 Husband Road, Somerset
Featured will be
Whiskey & Cigars,
Games & Networking,
50/50
For more info or to register visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sbn-networking-night-tickets-871029240907?aff=oddtdtcreator

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT GOLF INVITATIONAL
2024-05-22 - 2024-05-23 | Laurel Valley Golf Club
Join us for the Most Exclusive Golf Event on May 22nd and 23rd at Laurel Valley Golf Club, located at 175 Palmer Dr in Ligonier.
The Junior Achievement (JA) Golf invitational is one of the most anticipated events of the year. This event offers high-profile visibility, networking opportunities and premier client entertainment while support JA’s mission.
In addition Alan S. Armstrong , President and Chief Executive Officer at Williams, will be honored as the 51st Golden Achievement Honoree. He is a true champion for youth empowerment and education. By sharing his expertise and time, he has helped bridge the gap between classroom learning and practical business acumen, inspiring a generation of students to pursue their dreams with a solid foundation in financial readiness.

ANNUAL 2024 VETERANS GOLF EVENT
2024-05-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Somerset Country Club
Somerset County “Salute to Veterans” free golf and lunch day will be held on Monday, May 20, 2024 at the Somerset Country Club.
This will be the 14th year for the event and a full field of 100 golfers for each starting time of 8 am and 1:30 pm are expected.
Thanks to Corporate sponsors, along with veteran and social organizations of Somerset County, the golf and lunch day is free to all Veterans. Lunch buffet will open at noon with the program starting at 12:30 pm. This year’s program will be the history of “Desert Storm”.
For more information about the event and sponsorships, please contact Bill Aldom – 814-241-7707, Barry Fitzgerald – 814-445-8063, David Koontz – 814- 233-9294 or John McNaul – 814-442-6804.
Please call the Somerset Country Club Pro Shop to reserve tee times after April 1st when the Pro Shop opens at 814-445-5179.

CHICKEN BBQ
2024-05-19 11:00 - 13:00 | Addison Firehall
Addison V.F.D will be holding a Chicken BBQ on May 19.
Meals/Half Chickens may be reserved by contacting Kristen Hanft-Beitzel at 724-557-4266 or any AVFD Firefighter.
11-1 or until Sold Out at the Addison Firehall.

JOHNSTOWN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
2024-05-18 19:30 - 22:00 | 1st Summit Arena, 326 Napoleon St #1780, Johnstown, PA, 15901, United States
The Season Finale of the JSO will be on May 18th at 7:30 pm. The concert will be at the 1st Summit Arena @ Cambria County War Memorial.
This Rocking finale will be the Largest Concert Ever, featuring music of the iconic band, The Police. JSO will be collaborating with the rock ensemble, Jeans’n Classics under the direction of Music Director James Blachly.
Tickets can be purchased online or by calling the box office for assistance at 814-535-6738.

BLUE STAR FAMILY BANQUET
2024-05-18 16:00 - 19:00 | Bakersville Fire Hall
The Somerset County Military Family Support Group will hold a Banquet to honor adult members of Military Families in Somerset County at the Bakersville Fire Hall.
Banquet will be on May 18, 2024 at 4 pm.
For more information, call 724-797-1172

GOLF OUTING
2024-05-18 08:00 - 16:00 | Northwinds Peninsula Golf Club
Shanksville Volunteer Fire Department is having a Golf Outing on May 18 at Northwinds Peninsula Golf Club. It is a Four Person Scramble with a 9:00 AM Shotgun Start. Sign in begins at 8:00 AM at the clubhouse.
Lots of fun and prizes including a $10,000 hole-in-one challenge, cash for closest to the pin and longest drive, and pro shop gift certificates for the first, second, and third place teams.
Includes Food and Beverages at the Club House. $400 four person team entry fee.
Get the form to enter your team or sponsor a hole at Northwinds Peninsula Golf Club, SVFD Facebook or Northwinds Facebook.
Register and pay online at: https://shanksvillevfd.square.site/s/shop
