Calendar of Events
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
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
Awaken Your Senses Spring Mix - with the PBT Orchestra April 5-7 at the Benedum Center Awaken your senses with a gorgeous mix of sparkling classics and fresh new works! Experience the elegance of George Balanchine's exhilarating Allegro Brillante, Helen Pickett's vibrant favorite Petal and two commissioned world premieres - Jae Man Joo's energetic When
Windber Business & Professional Women will offer an In Person Workshop on April 6, 2024 This Women Supporting Women workshop will focus on Reconnecting with Your Strengths, Explore Your Communication Skills and Share, Laugh and Learn For more information please call 814-322-6921 or email racats@comcast.net RSVP no later than 3/22/24
Tickets are now on sale for the 77th Maple Queen Scholarship Pageant Saturday - April 6, 2024 at 7 PM - $12 per person Call the Festival Office at 814-634-0213 to purchase tickets
Sunday, April 7, 2024 at Bakersville Fire Hall. Doors open at 1:30 pm and drawings begin at 2 pm and go every 15 minutes for 10 designer purses There will be a 50/50 Drawing, Door Prizes and Basket Raffles PLUS EVEN MORE PICK OF THE TABLE PURSES Tickets are $30 (admits one) and are available
National Former Prisoner of War (POW) Day honors the courageous men and women who have endured brutal treatment at the hands of their captors. As a result, they've also suffered separation from family and have displayed incredible endurance and faith. President Ronald Reagan proclaimed National Former Prisoners of War Recognition Day on April 1, 1988
The new Marshall's Store in Somerset is having a Hiring Event at the PA Career Link on Tuesday April 4 and Wednesday April 5. It will be from 9am to 5pm.
The Johnstown Symphony Orchestra (JSO) is announcing their partnership with The Gallery on Gazebo to offer a unique artistic experience combining both music and visual art. Members of the public are invited to paint along to a live musical performance by the JSO's Community Strings Ensemble. The event will be held at the Gallery on
Earth Day Trail will be located in Uptown Somerset on Saturday, April 20th from 10 am to 2 pm. Everyone is invited to participate, something for all ages and it's FREE! Jar the Zero Waste Store is offering seed starters in plantable egg cartons. Bring the kiddos for a free activity and get a free
Swanky Aesthetics is excited to unveil their newly renovated space and menu expansion! Join SWANKY for an evening of exciting giveaways, live demos, exclusive promos and a chance to spin a prize wheel! Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 5 PM. 808 Somerset Ave, Windber, PA
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
The Children's Book Festival will be April 13 and 14, 2024 at Bottle Works Ethnic Arts Center in Johnstown's Cambria City Neighborhood. A bookmark contest is part of this annual event hosted by The Learning Lamp. Children are asked to design a bookmark that represents this year's theme of Bark, Roar and Explore. The contest
Vendor & Craft Bazaar at the Somerset Masonic Temple at 145 Masonic Temple Road in Somerset PA. April 13th and 14th. Saturday 9 am - 5 pm and Sunday 10 am to 3 pm. Many unique vendors, crafts, products, food, and so much more! Kitchen will have baked goods and light lunch items.
Laurel Arts and the Somerset Historical Center present the Common Threads Fiber Arts Symposium. The one-day event will take place from 9 AM - 4 PM on April 13th at the Somerset Historical Center at 10649 Somerset Pike, Somerset. Common Threads is a celebration of all things Fiber Art. This event offers an opportunity for
Vendor & Craft Bazaar at the Somerset Masonic Temple at 145 Masonic Temple Road in Somerset PA. April 13th and 14th. Saturday 9 am - 5 pm and Sunday 10 am to 3 pm. Many unique vendors, crafts, products, food, and so much more! Kitchen will have baked goods and light lunch items.
JARI's Defense Business Council will present a Business Development Forum hosted by Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC). The in-person networking opportunity will be held on Thursday, April 18 from 4:30 to 6:00 PM at CTC, 128 Industrial Park Road in Johnstown. Registration is required by contacting Rodney Patterson at 814-425-5098 or rpatterson@jari.com
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
April 19, 2024 from 4:00 - 7:00 pm $14.00 over 13 to adult, $7.00 for children ages 5 - 12, 4 years and under are free Pastas, Salad, Bread, Dessert and a Beverage will be available At Grace United Methodist Church at 320 Felgar Road in Somerset PROCEEDS FROM THIS DINNER WILL BE DONATED TO
Comedy Show on April 19th at Glades Pike Winery. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $25. Contact members of the Friedens Fire Company or leave a message at 814-445-2085 for tickets. Benefits Friedens Volunteer Fire Department
The 77th Annual Pennsylvania Maple Festival is April 20 & 21 and April 24 - 28 in Meyersdale. Visit pamaplefestival.com or Facebook for more information.
The 50th Anniversary of the "Legend of the Magic Water" will be at the BPOE Elks Lodge during the PA Maple Festival April 20-21 and 24-28. For more info: https://www.facebook.com/meyersdale150th
Shanksville Volunteer Fire Department Pizza and Sub Sale Saturday April 20th Orders due April 13th 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 April 20th from 9-11 at Unity United Church of Christ at 2074 Huckleberry Hwy,
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
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
Pennsylvania Parks & Forest Foundation is participating in the annual Run for the Trees Happy Little 5K Run for the Trees! Inspired by Bob Ross' love of the outdoors, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is bringing back the Run for the Trees: Happy Little (Virtual) 5K and has expanded to other states. Runners, walkers
The 77th Annual Pennsylvania Maple Festival is April 20 & 21 and April 24 - 28 in Meyersdale. Visit pamaplefestival.com or Facebook for more information.
Annual Spring Rummage and Bake Sale with a light lunch to be held on Friday, April 26th from 9 am to 5 pm and Saturday, April 27th from 9 am - 12 pm. The $3 Bag Sale will be on Saturday the 27th. At the Somerset Masonic Lodge at 145 Temple Road Somerset PA. Donations
Annual Spring Rummage and Bake Sale with a light lunch to be held on Friday, April 26th from 9 am to 5 pm and Saturday, April 27th from 9 am - 12 pm. The $3 Bag Sale will be on Saturday the 27th. At the Somerset Masonic Lodge at 145 Temple Road Somerset PA. Donations
Laurel Arts is sponsoring an all day work shop on Paper Making. During this all day work shop, participants will learn paper making from self taught paper maker Katy DeMent www.thepaperlady.com. If you attended a class before with Katy, please feel free to come and build on your skills. Class takes place on Saturday, April 27
A Basket Party will be held on April 28th from 1:00 to 4:00 at the Stoystown American Legion. Doors open at noon and there will be food and drinks. Tickets are $10.
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
May is Motorcycle Safety & Awareness Month Please watch for motorcycles and look twice to save a life. The motorcyclist may be someone you love!
As part of Meyersdale's Sesquicentennial, the Church of the Brethren is celebrating the first Church service 100 years ago in May More info at: www.facebook.com/meyersdale150th
Somerset County's National Day of Prayer will be on May 2, 2024 from 12 noon to 1 pm. It will be on the steps of the Somerset County Courthouse. In case of inclement weather go to the First Christian Church on East Main Street. A free lunch will be provided by the Kiwanis Club.
A NO COST informational session for starting a business will be presented by St. Francis University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and US Small Business Administration (SBA) on May 3, 2024 at the Curry Innovation Center in Altoona, 1425 11th Ave, Altoona. Registration is at 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM and the seminar will be
The Humane Society of Somerset County will once again be having their Annual Yappy Hour on Friday May 3, 2024 at Glades Pike Winery in Somerset. Sponsorships are available!
Join the Rotary Club of Somerset on May 4, 2024 for a Walk, Run, Ride at the GAP Bike Trail. The event begins and ends in Rockwood at GAP Mile 43.8. Parking lot address is 11 Rockdale Rd, Rockwood, PA 15557 Registration from 8:00 am to 9:00 am $25 if you pre-register by April 19th
St. Francis in the Fields at 2081 Husband Rd in Somerset will present a Paint-A-Slate workshop with local artist Sandy Smith. It will be on Saturday, May 4th at 10 am at the church. Bring your own slate 10" x 10" for $20 OR Purchase a pre-prepared slate for $28. Register by calling Kathy at
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
The Somerset County Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit corporation dedicated to promoting this region as a superior locale in which to live, work, vacation and conduct business. Membership consists of all sizes of businesses representing agriculture, financial, health, manufacturing, media, retailing, service, and tourism. Membership also includes various organizations such as service clubs, churches, elected officials, and individual associate members. The common thread is that all members share an interest in enhancing and improving the economy and quality of life in our region through networking opportunities.
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Somerset, PA 15501
Phone: (814) 445-6431
Fax: (814) 443-4313
