Somerset County Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce

CHILDREN'S BOOK FESTIVAL
2024-04-13 08:00 - 2024-04-14 17:00 (America/New_York) | 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

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.

SPRING VENDOR & CRAFT BAZAAR
2024-04-13 09:00 - 17:00 | 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.

SPRING RENEWAL AT ICC
2024-04-13 10:00 - 14:00 | International Conservation Center (ICC), Fairhope, PA, 1299 Glen Savage Road, Fairhope, PA, United States
On April 13, as spring emerges, enjoy educational activities and crafts revolving around re-using and re-purposing at the International Conservation Center.
Free activities include a presentation of recycling education, re-usable educational crafts using locally recycled materials and re-usable animal enrichment crafts using locally recycled materials.
Local vendors and food trucks will also be there. In addition there will be elephant wagon rides.
ICC is in need of plastic bags, water bottles and toilet paper/paper towel rolls. They can be dropped off at Uptown Works at 109 East Main St, Somerset, PA. The last day to donate is April 5. *Please make sure all bottles and materials are clean*
For more information, email: ICCprograms@pittsburghzoo.org
Rain date will be April 27th.

VENDOR & CRAFT BAZAAR
2024-04-14 10:00 - 15:00 | Somerset Masonic Temple

BUSINESS DEFENSE COUNCIL FORUM
2024-04-18 16:30 - 18:00 | Concurrent Technologies Corporation
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

LEARN MORE! GROW MORE!
2024-04-18 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.

ITALIAN NIGHT
2024-04-19 16:00 - 19:00 | Grace United Methodist Church, 320 Felgar Rd, Somerset, PA, 15501, United States
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 CAMP ALLEGHENY

COMEDY SHOW
2024-04-19 18:30 - 21:30 | Glades Pike Winery
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

77TH ANNUAL PA MAPLE FESTIVAL
2024-04-20 - 2024-04-21, 2024-04-24 - 2024-04-28 | PA Maple Festival
The 77th Annual Pennsylvania Maple Festival is April 20 & 21 and April 24 – 28 in Meyersdale.
Visit pamaplefestival.com or Facebook for more information.

MEYERSDALE SESQUICENTENNIAL
2024-04-20 08:00 - 2024-04-28 17:00
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

PIZZA AND SUB SALE
2024-04-20 09:00 - 11:00 | Unity United Church of Christ
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, Berlin
This is the last regular sub sale of the season so be sure not to miss it!!
BENEFITS SHANKSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

CREEMEES (ICE CREAM)
2024-04-20 15:00 - 20:00, 2024-04-21 13:00 - 18:00, 2024-04-27 15:00 - 20:00, 2024-04-28 13:00 - 18:00 | 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.

RUN FOR THE TREES
2024-04-22 - 2024-04-26 | PA Parks & Forests
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 and hikers can complete their 5K anywhere outdoors anytime between April 22-26.
Proceeds support tree planting and forest protection efforts in state parks.
Sign up at runsignup.com/happylittletrees

SPRING IS HERE
2024-04-26 09:00 - 17:00 | Somerset Masonic Lodge
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 of clean clothing and household items will be accepted between the hours of 10 am to 2 pm on April 22nd – 24th and 10 am to 6 pm on April 25th.
Sponsored by the Trinity Chapter #138, Order of the Eastern Star

SPRING IS HERE
2024-04-27 09:00 - 12:00

HANDMADE PAPER WORKSHOP
2024-04-27 10:00 - 16:00 | Laurel Arts
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 at 10am to 4pm at 601 Georgian Place, Somerset.
The fee for this all day workshop is $68 members/$85 nonmembers payable to Laurel Arts.
Pre-registration is required. Our new payment policy requires students to pay 50% of the total tuition and materials upon registration. This is non-refundable. Call or text 814-442-6217 or call Laurel Arts at 814-443-1835 to register.

STOYESTOWN 250 YEAR CELEBRATION
2024-04-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Stoystown American Legion
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.

MOTORCYCLE SAFETY MONTH
2024-05-01 - 2024-05-31
May is Motorcycle Safety & Awareness Month
Please watch for motorcycles and look twice to save a life.
The motorcyclist may be someone you love!

CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN MEYERSDALE
2024-05-01 08:00 - 2024-05-27 17:00 | Meyersdale Church of the Brethren
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

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
2024-05-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Somerset County Courthouse steps
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.

BUSINESS PLANNING
2024-05-03 09:30 - 12:00 | St Francis SBDC – Curry Innovation Center
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 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Registration is required – contact St. Francis SBDC at 814-472-3200.

ANNUAL YAPPY HOUR
2024-05-03 15:00 - 19:00 | Glades Pike Winery
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!

GOLF BASH
2024-05-04 | Bakersville Fire Hall
Tickets available now at the Chamber Office as well!

WALK, RUN, RIDE
2024-05-04 08:00 - 15:00 | GAP Trail Rockwood
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 which will guarantee a shirt, $35 day of registration and shirt not guaranteed
24 mile Bike ride starts at 9:00 am, 10K Run starts at 9:05 am, 5K Run starts at 9:10 am and 5K Walk starts at 9:15 am
Contact Joshua Miller at 814-521-7258 or jwmiller@somersettrust.com
Benefits Somerset Rotary Club Projects

PAINT-A-SLATE
2024-05-04 10:00 - 14:00 | St. Francis in the Fields Episcopal Church
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 814-267-3696
PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN’S OUTREACH PROGRAMS
