Somerset County Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce

SPRING VENDOR & CRAFT BAZAAR
2024-04-13 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Somerset Masonic Temple
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.

COMMON THREADS FIBER ARTS
2024-04-13 09:00 - 16:00 | Somerset Historical Center
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 regional fiber artists to make connections and share their skills.
The $5 admission price to Common Threads includes the opportunity to explore the Somerset Historical Museum. The keynote speakers are Betsy and Dan Brockett from Foggy Blossom Farm.
Act 48 credits will be offered to teachers.

CHILDREN'S BOOK FESTIVAL
2024-04-13 08:00 - 2024-04-14 17:00 | Johnstown Bottle Works Ethnic Art Center
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 is divided into four age groups:
Division #1 – Pre-K and K
Division #2 – Grades 1 and 2
Division #3 – Grades 3 and 4
Division #4 – Grades 5 and 6
A winner in each division will receive a prize package that includes a personal library of books. Winning entries are selected by popular vote of those attending the festival.
One bookmark entry per child will be accepted. For a printable entry visit: https://thelearninglampe.org/for-families/childrens-book-festival/ for a printable form. Bookmarks can be dropped off at the Learning Lamp at 2025 Bedford St, Johnstown, PA. The deadline to submit is Friday 29, 2024 by 4 pm.
For more information call: 814-262-0732 x245

LEARN MORE! GROW MORE!
2024-04-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-04-04 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-03-28 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-03-21 18:00 - 20:00 | 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.

SWANKY RIBBON CUTTING
2024-04-11 17:00 - 20:00 | Swanky Aesthetics
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

UPTOWN EARTH DAY TRAIL
2024-04-10 10:00 - 14:00 | Jar The Zero Waste Store, 101 West Main Street, Suite 101, Somerset, PA, 15501, United States
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 Earth Day Sticker while supplies last.
Jar the Zero Waste Store also invites you to join their 5- DAY REFILL Campaign to REUSE your containers and refill 200 items at Jar the Zero Waste Store and Refillery during Earth Week from April 14th to the 19th, 2024.
For more information contact the store at 814-701-2221

EXPRESSIVE PAINTING TO MUSIC
2024-04-09 18:00 - 19:30 | The Gallery on Gazebo
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 Gazebo at 140 Gazebo Place in Johnstown on April 9th from 6 pm to 7:30 pm. The fee for the workshop is $25, which covers the cost of materials to create a musical masterpiece. Spaces are limited so early registration is recommended by calling The Gallery on Gazebo at 814-539-4345.

HIRING EVENT
2024-04-09 09:00 - 2024-04-10 17:00 | PA Career Link
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.

FORMER POW RECOGNITION DAY
2024-04-09
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 through Presidential Proclamation 5788. April 9, 1988 was the first day to recognize the former POW’s.

WILD ABOUT BAGS
2024-04-07 13:30 - 17:00 | Bakersville Fire Hall
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 at Laurel Arts. No tickets will be sold at the door.
For more info: 814-443-2433 or stop by Laurel Arts at 214 Harrison Ave in Somerset

MAPLE QUEEN PAGEANT
2024-04-06 19:00 - 22:00
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

PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOP
2024-04-06 07:30 - 17:00 | Richland Municipal Building
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

PITTSBURGH BALLET THEATRE
2024-04-05 19:30 - 2024-04-07 14:00
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 Time Stands Still and PBT Principal Artist and Choreographer-in-Residence, Yoshiaki Nakano’s Violin Pas de Deux.
Order tickets online at PBT.ORG or call 412-456-6666
Friday, April 5, 2024 – 7:30 PM
Saturday, April 6, 2024 – 2:00 PM
Saturday, April 6, 2024 – 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 7, 2024 – 2:00 PM

FISH FRY FUNDRAISER
2024-03-29 16:00 - 18:30, 2024-03-22 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

BIG SAVAGE TUNNEL
2024-03-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Big Savage Tunnel
Big Savage Tunnel is opening on Thursday, March 28th for the 2024 season!
Crews from Somerset County and the Somerset County Recreation & Trails Association will open the west and east portals in the morning and riders will have full access by noon. This marks the 18th season the tunnel has officially been open.
The 3,294-foot-long tunnel was originally built for the Western Maryland Railway in 1912 but was abandoned in 1975 and fell into considerable disrepair. Reconstruction of the tunnel was completed in December of 2003.
The Tunnel will remain open daily from dawn to dusk, until early December.

STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS
2024-03-27 17:00 - 18:30 | Virtual
Saint Francis SBDC and Somerset Trust Company are hosting a pre-business planning webinar on Wednesday, March 27th at 5 pm.
This free webinar is for people who are interested in opening and operating their own business.
Topics will be: feasibility issues, marketing, recordkeeping, business plans, legal issues, regulations, taxes and financing.
Pre-registration is requested by contacting the Saint Francis SBDC at 814-472-3200 or registering online at https://pasbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/30969

PENNDOT PUBLIC MEETING BRIDGE PROJECTS
2024-03-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Bakersville Fire Hall
PennDot is developing bridge replacement plans for bridges on Route 4001 (W. Bakersville Edie Road) and T-364 (Jimtown Road). A public meeting and plans display for those interested in learning more about these projects is scheduled for March 26, 2024 from 6 pm to 7 pm at the Bakersville Volunteer Fire Hall at 2341 Bakersville Edie Road, Somerset.
The project on W. Bakersville Edie Road involves replacement of the existing single-span superstructure over Moore Run. Traffic will follow a detour during construction.
The Jimtown Road project consists of replacing the existing one-lane, single-span Gardner Bridge over Laurel Hill Creek. A detour will be implemented during construction.
For additional information concerning the meeting, contact Joel Gallagher, P.E., PennDOT Project Manager at 814-317-3063 or Kelly Jones, P.E., EADS Project Manager at 814-445-6551.

IT'S A PAW-TY
2024-03-23 18:00 - 22:00 | Somerset Country Club
Help the Humane Society of Somerset County celebrate its 50th Anniversary at their first – ever Fur Ball Gala!
March 23, 2024 from 6 – 10 pm at the Somerset Country Club. Fancy Dress, Music, Dinner, Cash Bar.
$75 per person. Tickets and sponsorships available at give.cfalleghenies.org/hsscfurball24
Ticket Purchase Deadline is Thursday, March 14

MILITARY FAMILY EGG HUNT
2024-03-23 15:00 - 17:00 | Area Agency on Aging Somerset
Military Family Egg Hunt on March 23, 2024 at 3:00 pm at Somerset Area Agency on Aging on 1338 Edgewood Ave in Somerset. Ages 3-13 years old
All past & present military families welcomed
There will be a Photo Booth Opportunity as well
Sponsored by the Somerset County Military Family Support Group

JAMKIDS EASTER EGG HUNT
2024-03-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Somerset Church of God
Join Somerset Church of God for a craft, game, egg hunt and a Resurrection Story
Saturday March 23rd from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Somerset Church of God Fellowship Hall.
Bring a friend and both will be entered to win a Squishmallow!
Candy donations would be appreciated – please take to the church by March 17th

LUNCH WITH THE EASTER BUNNY
2024-03-23 11:00 - 13:00 | Somerset Masonic Temple
Somerset Masonic Event Center is having Lunch with the Easter Bunny
It is on March 23 from 11am – 1pm and the cost is $10. There will be an opportunity to take your photo with the Easter Bunny. Each child will do a craft and get an Easter bag with goodies. Each treat bag will have a Beanie Toy!
All are welcome.
Call for more info or to register by March 15 to: Chet 814-442-2965

MEGASHOW Home, Garden, & Business Expo
2024-03-22 - 2024-03-24
Vendor form https://www.somersetcountymegashow.com/schedule
Sponsor form https://www.somersetcountymegashow.com/_files/ugd/530352_d42f973b83544b128c1508c6fa3e3447.pdf

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.
