7/0/2009       Summer Concerts in the Park

see below Contact: Time: 5:50 to 7:00PM E-mail: Location: Memorial Park (Indiana) Telephone: Address: South Sixth and Wayne Avenue Website:   Indiana PA 15701

SUNDAYS - FREE "Dedicated to Autism Awareness" July 5 Sally B Band (bluegrass and folk) July 12 Tree-The Band (Irish folk) July 19 - grist for the Mill July 26 - Hiram and the Walker

7/0/2009       Country Mart

July 4th & 18th Contact: Teresa Time: E-mail: thistleandpine@indianaconnect.com Location: Thistle & Pine Telephone: 724-397-2442 Address: Route 119 Website: www.thistleandpine.com   Marion Center

Every 1st and 3rd Saturday. Vendors: Sign up for a space at the Country Mart! Call between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. or leave a message on the machine. Ask for Teresa. Vendors: Farmers with produce. Booster organizations. Crafters.

7/0/2009       Indiana Pops Concert Band

July 12 & 26 Contact: Time: 7:00PM E-mail: Location: Memorial Park(Indiana) Telephone: Address: South Sixth and Wayne Avenue Website:   Indiana PA

7:00PM FREE

7/0/2009       Summer of Love

Every Wednesday Contact: Time: Noon E-mail: Location: Grace United Methodist Church Telephone: 724 463-8535 Address: Seventh & Church St. Website:   Indiana PA

Join your friends and co-workers for a "Summer of Love"....Enjoy lunch and fellowship WEdnesdays at noon outdoors in the Church Courtyard. Bring your lunch or buy there for a donation of $5.00 7/1-7/8-7/15-7/22-7/29 and ends on August 5

7/0/2009       Military Items on Display - Historical Society of Blairsville Area

07/04/2009 Contact: Time: 10am - 2PM E-mail: Location: Telephone: 724 459-0580 Address: 116 East Campbell Street Website:   Blairsville PA 15717

Visit a display of military items that have been donated over the years. Tuesday - Saturday 10am to 2PM - through July 4th.

7/0/2009       Rock the School House

Ends August 7th Contact: Brenda Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00PM E-mail: dragonflyfarm102@aol.com Location: Strongstown Historical Society Telephone: 814 749-1539 Address: 14729 Rt 422 East Website:   Strongstown PA 15957

Do you have talent? Open mike every Friday night 5-9PM. Wanted: Bands, Singers, Stand Up. Admission $5 Kids 10 and under Free. Call for more information 814 749-1539 Ends August 7th.

7/0/2009       Farmers' Market

Contact: Leann Chaney Time: E-mail: Location: see below Telephone: 724 422-1335 Address: Website:

These are producer only markets, with three convenient locations to serve you. Blairsville: Tuesdays 4:00PM to 6:00PM North Walnut Street near the Presbyterian Church Runs till October 6 Indiana: Wednesdays, 4:00PM to 6:00PM at 8th and Church Street and Saturdays: 9:00AM to Noon in the lot behind S&T Bank. Runs till October 7 All markets will periodically provide free entertainment and cooking demonstrations. Non-profit groups are encouraged to take advantage of our community booth at each market. Chefs interested in participating should contact Leann Chaney 724 422-1335 or leannchaney@gmail.com Chefs volunteer to conduct cooking demonstrations using foods and other products donated by market vendors.

7/0/2009       68th Annual Spring Show

concludes Contact: Time: 7:00 - 9:00PM E-mail: Location: Indiana County Historical Museum Telephone: Address: 200 South Sixth Street Website:   Indiana PA

7/0/2009       Indiana Free Library-Children's Department

Ends July 31 Contact: Time: E-mail: Location: Indiana Free Library Telephone: 724 465-8841 ext 4 Address: 845 Philadelphia Street Website: www.indianafreelibrary.org   Indiana PA 15701

Get creative at the Indiana Free Library this summer as you experience music, dance, art and more through books, activities and guest artist visits. Summer programs concludes on July 31, 2009. For more information, call 724-465-8841 ext 4 or search www.indianafreelibrary.org

7/0/2009       Afternoon Bingo

Contact: Eileen Time: 2:00pm- 4:00pm E-mail: Location: Indiana Social Center Telephone: 724-465-2697 Address: 1001 Oak Street Website:   Indiana PA 15701

The Indiana Social Center will be having Afternoon Bingo conducted by Aging Services, Inc. Staff. Refreshments will be available for sale. Plan to attend for an afternoon of fun and prizes! For more information, call the Indiana Social Center 724-465-2697

7/0/2009       Indiana Social Center - Evening Hours

Contact: Cathy Martz Time: 4:00pm - 8:00pm E-mail: Location: Indiana Social Center Telephone: 724-349-4500 or 800-442-8016 Address: 1001 Oak Street Website:   Indiana PA 15701

Starting June 1st the Indiana Social Center will be offering evening hours for those persons 55 years and older. Featured Monday Evenings will be a variety of activities and dinner at 6:00pm. Make your reservation Fridays before noon by calling 724-349-4500 or 800-442-8016 or call the center at 724-465-2697.

7/0/2009       The Pajama Game.

Ends 07/12/09 Contact: Reservations Time: Show Times: Tues-Sat 8PM, Wed & Fri -2pm, Sun- 3 P E-mail: info@mountainplayhouse.org Location: Mountain Playhouse Telephone: 814-629-9201 Address: 7690 Somerset Pike Website: www.mountainplayhouse.org   Jennerstown PA 15531

The Pajama Game centers around a labor dispute between factory workers who demand a raise or 7 1/2 cents per hour.The plot unfolds with an array of twists and turns.

7/1/2009       Rock the School House

All Summer Contact: Brenda Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00PM E-mail: dragonflyfarm102@aol.com Location: Strongstown Historical Society Telephone: 814 749-1539 Address: 14729 Rt 422 East Website:   Strongstown PA 15957

Do you have talent? Open mike every Friday night 5-9PM. Wanted: Bands, Singers, Stand Up. Admission $5 Kids 10 and under Free. Call for more information 814 749-1539

7/2/2009       Hid-N-Seekers - Targets Children Ages 4-5

Contact: Park Office Time: 7:00PM - 8:00PM E-mail: Location: Yellow Creek State Park Telephone: 724 357-7913 Address: 170 Route 259 Hwy. Website:   Penn Run PA 15765

AMAZING MAMMALS The largest mammal on earth can weigh up to 150 tons; the smallest mammal only as much as a penny. Can you guess what these animals are? Join the park naturalist for some fascinating facts. Call 724 357-7913 to register CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.

7/2/2009       Wheel - In Campground

July 2-5 Contact: Time: E-mail: Location: Wheel-In Campground Telephone: 724-354-3693 Address: 113 Wheel-In Campground Website: wheel-incampground.com   Shelocta

3 day minimum. Dance, Volleyball, R.C. Car Race, (No fireworks allowed).

7/2/2009       Hid-N-Seekers - Targets Children Ages 4-5

Contact: Park Office Time: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM E-mail: Location: Yellow Creek State Park Telephone: 724 357-7913 Address: 170 Route 259 Hwy. Website:   Penn Run PA 15765

NATURE PRINTING - Transform an ordinary T-shirt into something wild. Make up your own designs with what nature has to offer. Just bring in a light-colored T-shirt (100% cotton fabric works best) or any other item that you want to decorate with nature's beauty and learn the art of nature printing. Call 724 357-7913 to register CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.

7/2/2009       Wheel - In Campground

07/05/09 Contact: Time: E-mail: Location: Wheel-In Campgroung Telephone: 724 354-3693 Address: 113 Website:   Shelocta PA 15774

3-Day Minimum Dance, Volleyball, RC Car Race (NO FIREWORKS ALLOWED)

7/3/2009       Paddling 101 - Yellow Creek State Park

Contact: Park Office Time: 2PM-4PM E-mail: Location: Boat Rental (Main Day Use) Telephone: 724 357-7913 Address: 170 Route 259 Hwy Website:   Penn Run PA 15765

Kayaking and canoeing is a perfect way to get up close and personal with the fauna and flora at Yellow Creek. No previous experience or equipment is required. All equipment will be provided. Topics will include safety and basic strokes and then we will paddle out on the lake. Space is limited to the first 15 participants, so register early! $40.00/person. Pre-registration required. For ages 12 and up only. To register call the Park Office at 724 357-7913

7/3/2009       Celebrate Our Country in the Country

July 3-5 Contact: Patty Time: E-mail: Location: Smicksburg Specialty Shops Telephone: 814-257-0192 Address: Website: www.smicksburg.net   Smicksburg

Enjoy a complimentary Horse Drawn Wagon Ride Saturday & Sunday through the OLD SMICKSBURG PARK and learn the history of Smicksburg. A Bluegrass band will be performing on Saturday, Sunday at 2 p.m. the Kittanning Concert Band Will Perform. Sign up to win a 2 night stay at the Indiana Holiday Inn. "Visit the Many Specialty Shops."

7/4/2009       Indiana Lions Club 4th of July Celebration

Contact: Time: 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. E-mail: Location: Indiana County Fair Grounds Telephone: 724-465-7327 Address: Website:

Flea Market, Demolition Derby, Car Show, games for children, food vendors and fireworks. Fireworks will begin after 9;30PM Demolition Derby starts at 1:00PM

7/4/2009       Cowboy Weekend

Contact: Pam Time: E-mail: silvercanoecampground@yahoo.com Location: Silver Canoe Campground Telephone: 724-783-6000 Address: 140 Silver Canoe Campground Lane Website: www.silvercanoecampground.com   Rural Valley

Dig out your cowboy hat and boots. Horseshoe tournament and more.

7/4/2009       Snakes of Pennsylvania - Yellow Creek State Park

Contact: Park Office Time: 6PM-7:30PM E-mail: Location: Environmental Learning Classroom Telephone: 724 357-7913 Address: 170 Route 259 Hwy Website:   Penn Run PA 15765

Don't let their scales and appearance fool you...snakes play an important rolein the environment. Find out what's real and what's not, from the poisonous to the perfectly harmless and much, much more. Live snakes will be on hand, so don't miss out on this grand opportunity.

7/4/2009       WHO, WHO, WHO YOU EATING

Contact: Park Office Time: 2PM-3:30PM E-mail: Location: Environmental Learning Classroom Telephone: 724 357-7913 Address: 170 Route 259 Hwy Website:   Penn Run PA 15765

Join the park naturalist to learn about the fascinating owls sthat reside iln Pennsylvania. Participants will learn about the diet of an owl as we examine owl pellets, revealing exactly what prey animals they consume.

7/4/2009       The Country Mart

07/18/09 Contact: Theresa Time: E-mail: Location: Thistle & Pine Telephone: 724 397-2442 Address: Route 119 Website: www.thistleandpine.com   Marion Center PA

Every 1st and 3rd Saturday. July 4th & 18th. Vendors: Sign up for a space at the Country Mart! Call between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. or leave a message on the machine. Ask for Teresa. Vendors: Farmers with produce. Booster organizations. Crafters.

7/4/2009       July 4th Weekend-Willow Farm Campground

Contact: Time: 6:30 p.m. E-mail: Location: Willow Farm Campground Telephone: 724-840-1615 Address: Steele Road Website:   Marion Center

Campground Cookout and Bonfire! Music, pulled pork and chicken will be provided. Bring a covered dish and lawn chairs.

7/5/2009       Matinees-"An American Tail: Fievel Goes West"

Contact: Time: 2PM E-mail: Location: Jimmy Stewart Museum Telephone: 724 349-6112 Address: 835 Philadelphia street Website:   Indiana

1991 Production starring Jimmy Stewart, Dom DeLuise and Amy Irving Animated feature follows immigrant Fievel the mouse and his family on a trek to the American West. Stewart's performance as over-the fill sheriff Wylie Burp shines.

7/5/2009       LUNCH ON THE LAKE - Yellow Creek State Park

Contact: Park Office Time: 12PM - 3PM E-mail: Location: Boat Rental (Main Day Use) Telephone: 724 357-7913 Address: 170 Route 259 Hwy Website:   Penn Run PA

Come enjoy a relaxing cruise on Yellow Creek Lake. We will take in all the sights and sounds that nature has to offer as we enjoy a scrumptious catered luncheon. $15.00/person. Seating is limited to the first 10 participants. Pre-registration required. Call office to register 724 357-7913

7/8/2009       Saltsburg Social Center 30th Anniversary & Open House

Contact: 724 639-9055 Time: 4PM-7PM E-mail: Location: Telephone: Address: 212 Point Street Website:   Saltsburg PA 15681

Those persons who wish to eat dinner at 5PM must call by July 1st to make reservations. All others may just stop by for snacks and visit. Entertainment will be provided by Cindy Kordell.

7/9/2009       Scary Sounds of the Night - Yellow Creek State Park

Contact: Park Office Time: 8:00PM - 8:30PM E-mail: Location: Environmental Learning Classroom Telephone: 724 357-7913 Address: 170 Route 259 Hwy Website:   Penn Run PA 15765

Students will be introduced to creatures of the night and their frightening sounds. We will go over some of the scariest sounds that can be heard at tnight, so we help students to overcome their fears and enjoy one of the most spectacular times of the day. Bring a flashlight if you have one. This series consits of four fun and exciting programs that allow yourg people to explore their environment with others of the same age and abilities. The discoverE Program called Outdoor Explores, which targets children ages 6-8 years old. If all programs are attended, children will earn patches and prizes. Pre-registration is required. 724 357-7913

7/9/2009       Night Hike - Yellow Creek State Park

Contact: Time: 8:30PM - 10PM E-mail: Location: Environmental Learning Classroom Telephone: 724 357-7913 Address: 170 Route 259 Hwy Website:   Penn Run PA 15765

Join the park naturalist to discover some of the amazing creatures of the nighttime world. Topics will include owls, night-vision and much, much more. At the end of this program you will have sparks flying out of your mouths! This series consits of four fun and exciting programs that allow yourg people to explore their environment with others of the same age and abilities. The discoverE Program called Outdoor Explores, which targets children ages 6-8 years old. If all programs are attended, children will earn patches and prizes. Pre-registration is required. 724 357-7913

7/10/2009       Wheel-In Olympics

July 10-12 Contact: Time: E-mail: Location: Wheel-In Campground Telephone: 724-354-3693 Address: 113 Wheel-In Campground Website: wheel-incampground.com   Shelocta

Children Events. Annual Pie-Baking Contest.

7/10/2009       Sunset Tea Cruise-Yellow Creek State Park

Contact: Park Office Time: 7PM - 9PM E-mail: Location: Boat Rental (Main Day Use) Telephone: 724 357-7913 Address: 170 Route 259 Hwy Website:   Penn Run PA 15765

Come enjoy a relazing cruise on Yellow Creek lake. Take in all the sights and sounds that Yellow Creek has to offer. This cruise will take us down to the breast of the dam and back, just in time to watch the sun set behind Chestnut Ridge. If the gentle breezes from the lake don't cool you off, don't worry because ice-cold Wild Teas will be served for your pleasure. $8.00/person. Seating is limited to the first 10 participants. Pre-registration required.

7/10/2009       "Lovin' Downtown Every Second"

Second Friday every month Contact: Time: 5PM-8PM E-mail: Location: Downtown Indiana Telephone: 724 463-6110 Address: Website: diinc@downtownindiana.org

Grab the kids, the dog, the neighbors and friends and stroll through downtown. Enjoy music, art, animals, children's activities and retail/restaurant specials. This new monthly event will take place the second Friday of every month.

7/11/2009       Naeskahoni Town Family Tour Day

Contact: Butch or Dianne Laney Time: 10am-12pm: 2pm-4pm: 6pm-8pm E-mail: naeskahonitown715@verizon.net Location: Naeskahoni Town Telephone: 724-248-0114 Address: 715 Marshall Heights Road Website: www.naeskahonitown.com   Black Lick PA 15716

Would you like to be actively engaged in learning about the Eastern Woodland people? Would you like them to have the opportunity to grind corn, use a bow drill and other primative tools vital to the daily life of the native people of this area? Naeskahoni Town provides all these learning experiences and more.

7/11/2009       Native Species Garden

Contact: Park Office Time: 10AM-12PM E-mail: Location: Environmental Learning Classroom Telephone: 724 35 Address: 170 Route 259 Hwy Website:   Penn Run PA 15765

Join Sue Weiland, a Master Gardener, for a tour of the native species at Yellow Creek. Learn about establishing a wildflower meadow and how to integrate native plants into your home garden. (Friends of the Parks program)

7/11/2009       Paddle Boat Races - Silver Canoe Campground

Contact: Pam Time: E-mail: silvercanoecampground@yahoo.com Location: Silver Canoe Campground Telephone: 724-783-6000 Address: 140 Silver Canoe Campground Website: www.silvercanoecampground.com   Rural Valley

Join us for paddle boat races on our private 2 acre lake. Prizes will be awarded.

7/11/2009       Matinees-Cheyenne Autumn

07/12/09 Contact: Time: 2:00PM E-mail: Location: Jimmy Stewart Museum Telephone: 724 349-6112 Address: 845 Philadelphia Street Website:   Indiana

1964 Production starring Jimmy Stewart, Carroll Baker, Edward G. Robinson. Sprawling story about a Cheyenne Indian tribe and their eventful journey back to their original settlement after being relocated by the government.

7/11/2009       PA Native Species Garden

Contact: Time: 10 a.m. E-mail: Location: Yellow Creek State Park Telephone: 724-357-7913 Address: 170 Route 259 Hwy. Website:   Penn Run

PA Native Species Garden presented by Sue Weiland. Enjoy a tour of the native species garden at Yellow Creek. Learn about establishing a wildflower meadow and how to integrate native plants into your home garden.

7/12/2009       Hoodlebug Summerfest

Contact: Sheila Time: 12 to 8 p.m. E-mail: Location: Homer City Firemans Field Telephone: 724-479-2184 Address: Website:   Homer City

Theme is Christmas in July. Entertainment, Parade, 5K Race, Duck race, Bicycle Poker run, Ethnic Food, Booths, Kids Zone with free activities.

7/12/2009       Nostalgic Nights July 12 & 26

Contact: Jim or Susie Time: 5:00pm E-mail: Location: Oakhurst Tearoom Telephone: 814-443-2897 Address: 2409 Glades Pike Website: www.oakhursttearoom.com/   Somerset PA 15501

Oakhurst Tea Room and The Nostalgic Nights Car Club Invite you to come cruise with us again this summer. Come enjoy an evening of good food and old cars at The Oakhurst Tea Room on Route 31 just west of Somerset. The fun begins about 5 o'clock with the 'Diva of Doo Wop' DJ Cindy Gaich and goes until dark. Proceeds benefit the Viet Nam Veterans of Westmoreland County and Children's Candlelighters, a childhood cancer network serving the Western PA Area. For more information call Jim or Susie at 814-443-2897 or Art at 724-961-3085

7/12/2009       BAT BOX WORKSHOP

Contact: Park Office Time: 1PM-4PM E-mail: Location: Environmental Learning Classroom Telephone: 724 357-7913 Address: 170 Route 259 Hwy Website:   Penn Run PA

Can't sit out on your porch without getting pestered by mosquitoes? Well, if you can't, this program is one you do not want to miss. This is your chance to learn all about bats of Pennsylvania and build a bat box capable of holding 200 bats. If you build it they will come!!! Your mosquito problems will be solved because bats can consume tremendous amounts of insects. As a matter of fact, the little brown bat, a very common bat here, can eat 600 insects and hour. Pre-registration required. Due to limited supplies and space this program will be limited to the first 10 families and/or participants. Construction costs are $40 for each bat box. Bring a battery-powered screwdriver if you have one. Call 724 357-7913 to register.

7/12/2009       Indiana Pops Concert Band

July 26 SUNDAYS ONLY Contact: Time: 7:00PM E-mail: Location: Memorial Park (Indiana) Telephone: Address: South Sixth and Wayne Avenue Website:   Indiana PA

7:00PM FREE

7/12/2009       YMCA Neon Nights @ Mack Pool

Contact: Jen Villa Time: 8:00pm - 10:00pm E-mail: aquaticdir@icymca.org Location: