Somerset County Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce

LEARN MORE! GROW MORE!
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.

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.

FISH FRY FUNDRAISER
2024-03-08 16:00 - 18:30, 2024-03-01 16:00 - 18:30, 2024-02-23 16:00 - 18:30, 2024-02-16 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

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.

NEWS AT NOON
2024-02-15 11:00 - 14:00 | Oakhurst Grille and Event Center, 2409 Glades Pike, Somerset, PA, 15501, United States
Legislative Update/Economic Forecast
Thursday, February 15, 2024 at Oakhurst Grille & Event Center. Registration and Lunch Buffet at 11:15 AM. Program at Noon.
Join us as we welcome PA Senator Pat Stefano and PA Representative Carl Metzgar for our yearly update on what’s happening in Harrisburg. They will be joined by Augustine (Gus) Faucher, senior VP and chief economist of the PNC Financial Services Group.
$35 for Chamber members, $50 for non-members.
Be a sponsor!! Email: info@somersetcountychamber.com or call 814-445-6431 for more info!

WEBINAR FOR HIRING TEENS
2024-02-13 12:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
Join the Penn State Extension Office for this informative Webinar on February 13 at noon.
This lunchtime session will help you gain insight into hiring and working with teens this summer. Discover effective advertising and hiring strategies for teen summer employees, explore what holds value for teens at work, and learn key retention techniques, including optimal communication methods in the workplace.

The half-hour webinar is free and provides valuable tips for recruiting teenage workers during the summer season.

Who is this for?

Food Business Owners
Farm Business Owners
Value-Added Food Producers
Farm Marketers
Agritainment Business Owners

What will you learn?

Effective strategies for advertising to and hiring teen summer employees
What teens value at work and how to retain key seasonal employees
Best communication methods for teens in the workplace

This event is being offered at no charge to participants, but registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar.

Registrants will also receive access to the webinar recording.

CLASSICS WITH CURTIS STEWART
2024-02-10 19:30 - 21:30 | The Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center, 450 Schoolhouse Rd, Johnstown, PA, 15904, United States
Three-time GRAMMY nominated violinist Curtis Stewart makes his Johnstown Symphony Orchestra debut performing Julia Perry’s long-neglected yet strikingly beautiful violin concerto.
Also included is an early choral work from Perry, Ye Who Seek the Truth, and on the second half, Brahms’s future-looking and culminating achievement of symphonic form, his Symphony No. 4 in E Minor.
Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center, February 10, 2024 at 7:30 pm
For tickets, call 814-535-6738

ST. FRANCIS IN THE FIELDS
2024-02-06 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, February 6 at 6:30 pm. Brandon Banford from the Somerset Historical Society will speak about the Indigenous People of Somerset.
The event is free and will be held at the church on 2081 Husband Rd in Somerset.

RWE Open House
2024-02-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Meyersdale Volunteer Fire Department
RWE Sugar Maple Open House
Tuesday, February 6 from 6-8 pm (February 8 – weather alternative) at Meyersdale Volunteer Fire Department, 202 Main St., Meyersdale, PA
Join the development team from RWE to lean more about the Sugar Maple Wind Farm project.

BERLIN VFD SUNDAY DINNER
2024-02-04 11:00 - 13:00 | Berlin Volunteer Fire Department
Berlin Volunteer Fire Department will be having a Roast Beef Dinner on Sunday February 4th from 11 AM to 1 PM.
Eat in or Drive thru
$12.00 per person
Roast Beef, mashed potatoes, corn, stuffing and gravy

FREE WEBINAR
2024-01-31 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
St. Francis Small Business Development Center and Somerset Trust Company have scheduled a pre-business planning webinar on Wednesday, January 31st at 5 pm. The free webinar is 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 the SBDC at 814-472-3200 or register online at https://pasbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/30967
