Somerset County Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce

SUMMER QUEST KIDS' PROGRAM
2025-01-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-01-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-01-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-11-29 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) and 3 more dates | Meyersdale Public Library, Meyersdale, 15552, United States
Kids ages 2-11 can come to the Meyersdale Library on Fridays from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. for an “Adventure Begins at Your Library” themed program! There will be stories, games, guest presenters and more. Smokey the Bear will even be there on July 19! Registration is required at the library and children 5 and under must attend with an adult. The final program will feature a picnic sponsored by Somerset Trust.

30TH ANNUAL FIRE AND ICE FESTIVAL
2025-01-17 - 2025-01-19 | Streets of Uptown Somerset
30th Annual Fire and Ice Festival is on January 17, 18 and 19 in 2025
Fireworks, Live Ice Carvings. Over 40 Ice Sculptures, Marketplace, music, food and more
In Historic Uptown Somerset
For info: 814-443-1748 or www.somersetinc.org

READY, SET, DRAW!
2025-01-11 10:30 - 17:00, 2025-01-04 10:30 - 17:00, 2024-12-28 10:30 - 17:00, 2024-12-21 10:30 - 17:00, 2024-12-14 10:30 - 17:00, 2024-12-07 10:30 - 17:00, 2024-11-30 10:30 - 17:00, 2024-11-23 10:30 - 17:00 and 3 more dates | Meyersdale Public Library, Meyersdale, 15552, United States
Do you enjoy artwork? kids ages 12-17 can learn the basics of pencil drawing at this free class. Registration is required. Materials are required but you may bring your own pencils/paper if you prefer. Every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Classes have started but you may still join!

TRAUMA 104 GRIEF AND TRAUMA
2024-12-11 09:00 - 12:00
TRAUMA 104 Grief and Trauma
This workshop offers participants the opportunity to explore the complexities of grief, its many stages, information about how the brain processes grief and loss and healthy and less healthy messages to transmit to a grieving person. Information on how children and teens grieve differently than adults is also included. Participants learn
how grief and trauma inter sect. There are opportunities to share thoughts, feelings, sensations and memories associated with grieving. needs. Participants learn the basics of being an effective Grief Processor when supporting someone mourning a significant loss.
− Trainer: Lakeside Global Institute
− Location: Virtual
− Registration: 9:00 AM Pending
1:00 PM Pending

TRAUMA 103 RECOGNIZING VICARIOUS AND SECONDARY TRAUMA FOR CAREGIVERS
2024-12-05 09:00 - 11:00
The emotional and physical cost of being an engaged and empathetic caregiver can be an occupational hazard. Considering the potential impact of vicarious and secondary trauma, compassion fatigue, and burn-out, caregivers are provided with critical steps in identifying signs and symptoms of each. Additionally, practical skills and a commitment to self-care are an integral part of this interactive workshop.
− Trainer: Lakeside Global Institute
− Location: Virtual
− Registration: 9:00 AM Pending
1:00 PM Pending

LIGHT UP SOMERSET
2024-11-30 17:00 - 23:00 | Somerset Inc
Light Up Somerset on November 30, 2024
Holiday parade, Christkindl Market, Santa, tree lined streets, music food and more
In Historic Uptown Somerset
For info: 814-443-1748 or www.somersetinc.org

TRAUMA 102 BASIC SKILLS OF TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE (PREREQUISITE TRAUMA 101)
2024-11-21 09:00 - 11:00
Professionals expand their understanding of trauma and are provided specific skills that enhance abilities to interact in emotionally and relationally healthy ways with people impacted by trauma. As professionals become trauma-aware, they have a responsibility to prevent, avoid and respond to trauma. In this hands-on, interactive
workshop professionals are provided opportunities to implement and practice the skills presented.
− Trainer: Lakeside Global Institute
− Location: Virtual
− Registration: 9:00 AM Pending
1:00 PM Pending

HERITAGE HOLIDAYS
2024-11-19 08:00 - 17:00

TRAUMA 101 AN OVERVIEW OF TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE
2024-11-15 09:00 - 11:00
Research shows that 67% of the population has experienced at least one Adverse Childhood Experience. These trauma-based adversities are predictive of a multitude of toxic physical, mental and social outcomes throughout a person’s lifetime. In this multi-media, interactive workshop, professionals work together to build a powerful image that helps them appreciate the complex nature of trauma and its aftermath.
− Trainer: Lakeside Global Institute
− Location: Virtual
− Registration: 9:00 AM Pending
1:00 PM Pending

YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
2024-11-05 08:30 - 13:30
Y-MHFA teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use
challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18.
− Trainers: Tina Heinrich and Melissa Lenart from BHSSBC
− Location: Zoom (This training requires 2 hours of self-paced learning prior to training day)
− Registration: Pending
