Somerset County Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce

LEARN MORE! GROW MORE!
2024-03-21 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-03-14 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Somerset County Extension Office
Presented by the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Somerset County.
Once a week starting March 14 through April 18, 2024 from 6 pm to 8 pm, at the Somerset County Extension Office. Located at 6024 Glades Pike, Somerset, PA 15501.
Great for aspiring gardeners and experienced gardeners looking to expand their food source.
Register by March 12th at https://extension.psu.edu/learn-more-grow-more. Registration is $30 and includes 6 classes and a gardening manual.

STOYESTOWN 250 YEAR CELEBRATION
2024-03-21 17:30 - 21:00 | St. Paul’s UCC Church Stoystown
Stoyestown was founded 250 years ago, on March 21, 1774. Celebration events are planned throughout the year, beginning with the ringing of church bells and program at the Log House at 5:30 pm on March 21st.
There will also be a Vegetable Soup Sale at St. Paul’s UCC Church from 3:30 pm until it’s sold out on that same day. $8 per quart.

36th ANNUAL OFFICE OLYMPIX
2024-03-21 17:00 - 22:00 | Richland Fire Hall
The Easterseals Western and Central Pennsylvania kick off the 36th Annual Office Olympix on March 21, 2024 with registration at 5 pm and the games commencing at 6:15 pm. As part of the team registration fee, all members will receive dinner, drinks (photo ID required) and a special Easterseals gift. The 29 registered teams are encouraged to dress reflecting this year’s theme of “Candy Land”.
The event will take place at the Richland Fire Hall – 1321 Scalp Ave, Johnstown PA.
For more information: www.eastersealswcpa.org/johnstown-olympix

GREAT ENERGY MEGA MIXER
2024-03-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Hilton Garden Inn Southpointe
Please join us for the ‘Great Energy Gathering X’ the tenth annual MEGA MIXER hosted by 39 chambers of commerce, business associations, and energy organizations at the Hilton Garden Inn Southpointe.
Take part in one of the most diverse gatherings of business leaders and executives in the region.
Network with hundreds of business owners, corporate-level executives, entrepreneurs, & other professionals from all over western Pennsylvania.
Executive VIP Reception with local and regional government officials 5-6pm. Open bar. Must register in advance while registration is open. http://www.greatenergygathering.com/
Enjoy light fare and hors d’oeuvres
Exhibitor tables from great local companies
Chance auction
Door prizes
Cash bar
Business professional attire, please
Free & ample parking is available
With over 35 organizations participating, this will be a fantastic networking opportunity for all levels of leadership in business. The event fills up quickly. Don’t miss an opportunity to attend the largest event in the region.
For more details, please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgQ5-RAJJuM&t=9s

WELLNESS SHOWCASE
2024-03-19 11:00 - 14:00 | Penn Highlands Community College – Richland Campus, 101 Community College Way, Johnstown, PA, 15904, United States
Penn Highlands is hosting a Wellness Showcase on March 19th from 11 am to 2 pm at the Richland Campus.
The Showcase will be focusing on the many different aspects of wellness.

SOUP 'ER BOWL EVENT
2024-03-16 12:00 - 13:30 | Laurel Arts Education and Dance Center
Laurel Arts is having a fundraising lunch to benefit Laurel Arts and a local food-related charity. For a donation of $20, attendees select a one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted bowl made by local artists and receive a simple meal of soup, bread, a cookie and a beverage. The meals are donated by local restaurants/businesses. The clay bowls are then taken home to serve as a reminder that soup feeds the body, but ART feeds the soul.
Saturday March 16th, 2024 from noon to 1:30 pm. at the Laurel Arts Education and Dance Center at 601 Georgian Place In Somerset.
There will be no advance ticket sales, as all tickets will be sold at the door the day of the event and takeout is available. **Cash preferred

PIZZA AND SUB SALE
2024-03-16 09:00 - 11:00
Shanksville Volunteer Fire Department Pizza and Sub Sale
Saturday March 16th
Orders due March 9th

Order from your favorite fireman, text orders to 814-431-8617 or order on Facebook
Order and pay online at https://shanksvillevfd.square.site/s/shop
Subs will be available for pickup on March 16 from 9-11 at UCC church
BENEFITS SHANKSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

FISH FRY FUNDRAISER
2024-03-15 16:00 - 18:30, 2024-03-08 16:00 - 18:30, 2024-03-01 16:00 - 18:30, 2024-02-23 16:00 - 18:30 | Camp Allegheny
Camp Allegheny is having a Fish Fry Fundraiser for Dine In or Take Out!
$15 per dinner includes: baked or fried fish, coleslaw, choice of potato, haluski or macaroni & cheese, choice of a hoagie roll or dinner roll as well as choice of dessert and a drink.
100 Camp Allegheny Drive in Stoystown, PA
February 16 & 23 March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 from 4:00 to 6:30 pm

EGGS & ISSUES
2024-03-14 07:30 - 10:00 | Oakhurst Grille and Event Center, 2409 Glades Pike, Somerset, PA, 15501, United States
Eggs & Issues State of the County
Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Oakhurst Grille & Event Center
2024 Eggs Issues State of the County for more information

JSO FAMILY CONCERT
2024-03-09 15:00 - 18:00 | The Grand Halle
Johnstown Symphony Orchestra is excited to announce their upcoming Family Concert on Saturday, March 9th, at 3 pm at The Grand Halle.
The Family Concert is designed to ignite a love for music and the arts in children and families, making classical musical accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
Tickets start at $5 and can be purchased by visiting www.johnstownsymphony.org or by calling the box office at 814-535-6738. Walk-up tickets purchases are available at the Grand Halle starting at 2:30 pm on the day of the event.

MAPLE TASTE AND TOUR
2024-03-09 10:00 - 2024-03-10 16:00
Somerset County Maple Weekend – Taste & Tour
March 2 & 3 and March 9 & 10, 2024
​10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Enjoy free tours and sample maple products in and around Somerset County. For a list of participating locations, download the brochure below or visit the Somerset County Maple Producers website at somersetcountymaple.org.

MAPLE HARVEST TOURS
2024-03-09 10:00 - 13:00 | DCNR
Maple Harvest Tours Saturdays:
March 2 and March 9
Tours will occur at 10 am and 1 pm

Explore the History of Maple Sugaring from the days of discovery to modern day evaporation!
Look for the “Maple Harvest Tour” sign along Laurel Hill Park Road.

CAREER BOOT CAMP
2024-03-08 09:00 - 15:30, 2024-03-07 10:00 - 13:00 | MADE in Johnstown
A two day fully-sponsored adult, Boot Camp will be on March 7 and March 8. These NO COST bootcamps will take place at MADE IN JOHNSTOWN – just 1/2 block from the downtown CamTran bus station.
Each course is a blend of instructor-led, demonstrative and hands-on learning. At the conclusion or each course, students will receive a bootcamp certification of completion, an OSHA basic safety certification of completion, and a small graduation event.
A maximum of 14 students will be accepted. Please bring a photo ID.
To register for a course, please contact Dave Grimaldi at 814-262-8366 or dgrimaldi@jari.com
Sponsored by JARI, Catalyst Connection and MADE in Johnstown.

ST. FRANCIS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
2024-03-05 18:30 - 20:30 | St. Francis in the Fields Episcopal Church
The Episcopal Council of Women from St. Francis in the Fields Episcopal Church will have a guest speaker on Tuesday, March 5 at 6:30 pm. Lindsay Baer from the Somerset County Rails to Trails Association (SCRTA) will be discussing all the great recreational opportunities available in our area.
The event is free and will be held at the church on 2081 Husband Rd in Somerset.

BIRTHRIGHT 2024 ESSAY AND T-SHIRT CONTESTS
2024-03-05 08:00 - 2024-04-05 17:00 | Birthright
Birthright is happy to announce the 2024 Essay Contest for 12th grade students and the T-shirt Design Contest for 9th – 12th grade students.
1st Place Essay Winner $1,000, 2nd Place Essay Winner $750
1st Place T-Shirt Design Winner $1,000, 2nd Place T-Shirt Design Winner $750
Any public, private or home-schooled student in Somerset County can participate. Applications and instructions are located in your guidance counselor’s office, local churches, and in Birthright’s office upon request.
Deadline for entries is April 5, 2024
Please call 814-445-9300 or email: birthrightofsomerset@gmail.com for more info!

MAPLE TASTE & TOUR
2024-03-02 10:00 - 2024-03-03 16:00

MAPLE HARVEST TOURS
2024-03-02 10:00 - 14:00 | Laurel Hill State Park

CONSTRUCTION CAREER FAIR
2024-02-29 09:00 - 14:00 | Somerset County Technology Center
Find Your Skilled Trade Career
Interactive demonstrations, displays and more including Construction, Tableland Weatherization, HVAC, Electrical and Clean Energy
Meet local skilled trade employers and learn why a high-demand career is right for you!
Thursday, February 29, 2024
9-11 am and 12-2 pm. (Inclement Weather Date is March 14, 2024)
Contact PA CareerLink Somerset for more info: 814-445-4161

ST. FRANCIS FREE WEBINAR
2024-02-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Webinar
SBDC and Somerset Trust have scheduled a pre-business planning webinar on Wednesday, February 28th at 5 pm for people who are interested in opening and operating their own business.
Topics to be discussed are feasibility issues, marketing, recordkeeping, business plans, legal issues, regulations, taxes and financing. Pre-registration is requested.
Contact SBDC at 814-472-3200 or register online.

PURSE PARTY
2024-02-25 12:30 - 16:30 | Bakersville Fire Hall
It’s a Purrrse Party – Benefiting the Humane Society of Somerset County
Sunday, February 25, 2024 at the Bakersville Firehall – Somerset PA Doors Open at 12:30. Drawing Begins at 1:00.
$30/ticket – Ticket purchase includes light fare, drinks and 4 chances to win. Chance to win Designer Purses from COACH, Michael Kors, Kate Spade, Dooney & Burke, Patricia Nash, Very Bradley & more!
To purchase tickets please call 814-443-9743
Sponsored by Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices The Preferred Realty

PIZZA AND SUB SALE
2024-02-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Shankville VFD
Shanksville Volunteer Fire Department Pizza and Sub Sale
We are getting close to closing out this months sub sales, be sure to get your orders in by Feb 17th at 5P.
Order from your favorite fireman, text orders to 814-431-8617 or order on Facebook.
Pay online at https://shanksvillevfd.square.site/s/shop
Subs will be available for pickup on Feb 24th from 9-11 at UCC church.

MEYERSDALE SESQUICENTENNIAL
2024-02-23 08:00 - 2024-02-25 17:00 | MVFD
Meyersdale’s 150 Year Celebration!
Performances of the Murder Mystery will be held February 23-25 in the MVFD Social Room.
For more info and updates: https://www.facebook.com/meyersdale150th

CHAMBER SOCO AWARDS
2024-02-22 16:00 - 19:00 | Somerset Event Center
Somerset County Chamber of Commerce SoCo Awards at Somerset Event Center, 1012 South Edgewood Ave.
February 22, 2024 at 4:30 pm, registration at 4 pm.
Reception to follow with hors d’oeuvres, wine, beer and other refreshments. $35 per person
Be a Sponsor for the Awards!
Event Sponsor: $1000
Includes 8 reservations, welcoming opportunity, signage at the event and in all the chamber marketing prior and after the event.
Award Sponsor: $250
Includes 2 reservations and opportunity to sponsor on of the individual awards at the event and in all the chamber marketing prior and after the event.
Individual Sponsor: $100
Includes 1 reservation, signage at the event and in all the chamber marketing prior and after the event.
Please confirm your sponsorship by February 12th.
For sponsorship details contact Hind Achouri at intern@somersetcountychamber.com

MEYERSDALE SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
2024-02-19 12:00 - 12:30 | Meyersdale 150th Anniversary
Meyersdale is celebrating 150 years! Festivities kick off at noon on February 19 when the churches will ring their bells at noon marking the anniversary of the day Meyersdale was incorporated
Visit the Facebook page for updates, https://www.facebook.com/meyersdale 150th

PURSE BINGO
2024-02-17 12:00 - 17:00 | Shanksville Fire Hall
Purse Bingo at the Shanksville VFD Fire Hall on February 17th, 2024. Doors open at noon for a 1:00 pm start. Small games of chance.
Kate Spade, Coach, Michael Kors and More!
$30 Donation includes food.
Purchase tickets online at https://shanksvillevfd.square.site/s/shop or call Missy Brant at 814-483-0779. Tickets can be purchased and picked up at Snida’s Corner Store mornings before 1 PM.
