6/1/2008       Introduction into Medieval Fighting Arts

Contact: Cathy Time: 2 to 4 p.m. E-mail: Location: Dane Castle Telephone: 814-749-7341 Address: 71 Fredrick Road Website:   Strongstown PA 15957

6/1/2008       Pork, Stuffing and Holupki Dinner

Contact: Time: noon to 2 p.m. E-mail: Location: St. Michael's Orthodox Church Telephone: Address: 465 Morris Street Website:   Clymer PA

Pork, Stuffing and Holupki Dinner. Price is $9.00. Children 6-12, $4.50. 5 and under free. Take outs are available.

6/3/2008       Stand by Your Man: The Tammy Wynette Story

June 3 - 15 Contact: Reservations Time: See Below E-mail: info@mountainplayhouse.com Location: Mountain Playhouse Telephone: 814-629-9201 Address: Rte 985 North Website: www.mountainplayhouse.org   Jennerstown PA 15547

Tuesday-Thursday 8:00pm, Wednesday & Friday: 2:00pm and Sunday: 3:00 pm. Tammy Wynette - the woman behind the legend and the incredible songs that made her the first lady of country music - leaps off the stage and into your heart. With comic flare and dramatic impact, Stand by Your Man recounts triumphs and tragedies and explores Tammy's relationship with the five husbands she stood by, including George Jones, her beloved daughters, her strong-willed mother and two of her dearest friends: includes 26 songs.

6/6/2008       Neon Nights

Contact: Indiana County YMCA Time: E-mail: Location: Mack Pool Telephone: 724-463-9622 Address: Mack Park Website: www.indianacountyymca.org   Indiana PA

Join us for Mack Park Night swims the first and third Fridays of every month. We provide the glow sticks/necklaces and music!

6/6/2008       Annual Flea Market

June 6 to 8 Contact: Time: See Below E-mail: Location: Indiana County Fairgrounds Telephone: Address: Website:   Indiana PA

Benefits Indiana County Humane Society. Come help support your local shelter. Bargains galore. Something for everyone. Times are June 6th and 7th from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and June 8th from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday June 8th will be special price day-"Box Day." Donations will be accepted at fairgrounds Sportsmen's Building at the following times: June 1st - 2 to 4 p.m. June 2nd, 3rd,& 4th - 10 a.m. to noon, 6 to 8 p.m June 5th - 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Please no artificial Christmas trees, computers, exercise equipment, tin boxes, clothing, suitcases or books. Questions or large pick up items, call Kathie at 724-349-7847 or Nicole at 724-463-0114. Sorry, fleas are not welcome. ;) Thanks for your support.

6/6/2008       Saltsburg Canal Days

June 6 - 8 Contact: Saltsburg Borough Office Time: See Below E-mail: Location: Telephone: 724-639-9413 Address: Website:   Saltsburg PA 15681

Friday: 6:00-10:00pm, Saturday: 9:00am-10:00pm and Sunday: 12:00-6:00pm. Friday evening's activities include a pet parade and live entertainment including karaoke in addition to a variety of vendors. New this year: The Herb Society will be selling plants from 5 to 8 behing the Museum. Saturday's opening ceremonies include the flag retirement ceremony at River's Edge by American Legion Post 57 as well as appearances by local dignitaries. Activities also includethe Herb Society of Historic Saltsburg's annual plant sale, the quilt show at the high school, re-enactors, a wide range of crafters and food vendors, live bands including Saddle Up, the parade featureing the Shiriners, Rainbow Train, and to top off the evening, Fireworks by Judy. New this year is PuppenMeister's Country Kids Jamboree, including a puppet show and Western-themed entertainment. And also a bike decorating contest. Entrants can ride their bikes in the parade. Sunday, in addition to the Herb Society's plant sale, the quilt show, crafters, vendors, Rainbow Train, and PuppenMeister, Sunday's activities include more live entertainment, including a gospel group, and the Saltsburg Free Library's Annual Duck Race, always a popular event.

6/6/2008       Herb Society's Canal Days Plant Sale

June 6 to 8 Contact: Time: See Below E-mail: Location: Canal Days Telephone: 724-668-8808 Address: Behind the Becky Hadden Museum on Point Street Website: www.herbsocietyofhistoricsaltsburg.org   Saltsburg

Come celebrate with us! The Herb Society of Historic Saltsburg is commemorating its 15th Anniversary during the annual plant sale on June 6, 7 and 8 in connection with Canal Days 2008. In addition to herbs, perennials and annuals there will be garden-related hand creams, soaps, stepping stones and other miscellaneous items for sale. There will also be cookies and refreshments for customers. Free Gift Bags will be given to the first 50 customers who purchase $20 or more. New this year: we will be open on Friday evening from 5-8 p.m. for a special preview sale. As always, we will be open from 9-5 on Santurday and 11-5 on Sunday.

6/6/2008       Golf Outing

Contact: Time: 1 p.m. E-mail: Location: Meadow Lane Golf Course Telephone: 724-349-1144 Address: 510 Hamill Road Website:   Indiana PA

Sponsored by Four Footed Friends. 1 p.m. shotgun start. $75 fee includes greens fees, cart, beverage cart, catered buffet and many great prizes. Sponsor a hole for $100. Prize donations appreciated. All sponsors recognized in program. Contact FFF to register.

6/7/2008       2nd Annual Cat House Poker Run

Contact: Time: 11 a.m. E-mail: Location: Boomerangs Telephone: 724-349-1144 Address: Philadelphia Street Website:   Indiana PA

Sponsored by Four Footed Friends. Sign up is at 11 a.m. at Boomerangs. Participants will travel to these establishments, in the following order: Slovak Club, Clymer; Griffith's Tavern, Armagh; Winner Lounge, Kent; Captain Curly's Pub, Homer City; and Graceton/Coral Sportman's Club, Graceton. Build up a winning "poker hand" with the cards you'll receive at each stop! Ending festivities will include live entertainment and band or DJ. Great food, beverages & prizes. Cost: $15 per rider & $5 per passenger. Any vehicle welcome. Run will end at 5 p.m., with food served at 6 p.m.

6/7/2008       Smicksburg's Hands On Saturdays

Contact: Time: E-mail: Location: Town of Smicksburg Telephone: 814-257-0192 Address: Website:

The first Saturday of each month starting in May and running til September. Learn how to make: a birdhouse, a flower box, a wreath, decorate old windows, wine making 101, cheese making 101, weaving and knitting. Shops include: Downtown Smicksburg Amish Country, Windgate Vineyards and Winery, Smicksburg Community Cheese, The Drying Shed and Handworks. Call to sign up.

6/7/2008       Market Baskets

June 7 to July 5 Contact: Time: E-mail: Location: Reeger's Farm & Cafe Telephone: 724-463-0440 Address: 755 Laurel Road Website:   Shelocta PA

During our growing season, we offer four sessions of our popular Market Basket. The Market Baskets are filled with the freshest, tastiest, highest quality produce and products available for the season. Vegetables, fruits, baked goods, flowers, herbs, and honey may be included in the weekly mix. Everything is locally grown and produced, and sometimes exclusively available in our Market Basket. Baskets are ready for pickup on Saturday mornings. All subscriptions are pre-paid. Call us today to subscribe.

6/8/2008       Wildlife Rehabilitation by Ayn VanDyke

Contact: Cathy Time: 2 to 4 p.m. E-mail: Location: Dane Castle Telephone: 814-749-7341 Address: 71 Fredrick Road Website:   Strongstown PA 15957

Benefits Kritter Kamp.

6/8/2008       Lake Kayaking & Family Fun

Contact: Time: 2 pm E-mail: Location: Yellow Creek State Park - North Shore Telephone: 724-357-7913 Address: 170 Route 259 Hwy Website:   Penn Run PA 15765

Ron & Cookie Moretti- Ever consider enjoying the lake by Kayak? It's great fun and easy to master. Bring your family, learn about kayaking and try a vessel out for size!

6/9/2008       Indiana Player's Summer Student Workshops

June 9-27 Contact: Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. E-mail: Location: Philadelphia Street Playhouse Telephone: 724-464-0725 Address: 725 Philadelphia Street Website:   Indiana PA 15701

Workshop for 8 to 12 year olds. Each participant is to bring their own lunch. No previous stage experience is necessary. Participants will receive experiences in acting, voice projection, stage movement, creating characters, dance and scene structure. The cost for each participant is $125 for a 3 week session. As a culminating activity, the workshop actors will take part in a production of Godspell, 101 Dalmatians, or School House Rock as part of our 2008-2009 season. Workshop participants will be limited in number: first come and paid, first accepted. Call Jim Chapman at the above number.

6/9/2008       YMCA Day Camp

11 weeks Contact: Sara McLay Time: E-mail: Location: Indiana County YMCA Telephone: 724-463-9622 Address: 60 N. Ben Franklin Road Website: www.indianacountyymca.org   Indiana PA 15701

An 11 week summer Day Camp for children ages 3 - grade 12. (Grades based on 2008-2009 school year.) Each week focuses on a different theme. Children experience a fun variety of recreational, educational and creative activities that build a healthy mind, body and spirit. Your child will also participate in one field trip per week. Your child's safety is our #1 priority, so we ensure that YMCA camp staff is highly qualified and well trained in areas such as first aid, CPR and child development. Make new friends, swim, create, play, hike, climb, explore and more.

6/12/2008       Walker Brothers Circus Under the Big Top

Contact: Time: 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. E-mail: Location: Indiana Fairgrounds Telephone: 800-528-6577 Address: Website:   Indiana PA

Circus under the big top. Call the above number for tickets and additional information.

6/14/2008       Creek Stomp

Contact: Time: 2 pm E-mail: Location: Yellow Creek State Park- Lakeview Pavilion Telephone: 724-357-7913 Address: 170 Route 259 Hwy Website:   Penn Run PA 15765

Mike Shaffer - Join us for an afternoon of fun and discovery as we explore Little Yellow Creek for the critters that live there. We'll be in "Craw-Dad" Heaven. Wear shoes that can get wet. Pre-registration is required.

6/14/2008       Antique Flea Market

June 14-15 Contact: Walter M. Lorek Time: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. E-mail: wlorek1852@comcast.net Location: Strongstown Emporium Telephone: 814-749-7577 Address: 14609 Route 422 E. Website:   Strongstown PA 15957

Outdoor flea market specializing in antiques.

6/14/2008       Pick-A-Dilly Herb Faire

Contact: Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm E-mail: dillweed@floodcity.net Location: Dillweed Bed and Breakfast Telephone: 814-446-6465 Address: Rt 403 North Website: www.dillweedinc.com   Dilltown PA 15929

Annual Herb Extravaganza! Venders, artisans, area growers, and free demonstrations. Food and much more! Co sponsored by the Indiana County Herb Study Group. Admission is free.

6/14/2008       Jimmy Stewart Airport Festival

June 14-15 Contact: Time: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. E-mail: Location: Jimmy Stewart Airport Telephone: 724-463-3883 Address: 395 Airport Road Website: www.jimmystewartairport.com   Indiana PA 15701

This event includes displays of vintage and military aircraft, airplane rides, food booths, and many other activities that people of all ages can enjoy

6/14/2008       June Fest

Contact: Donna Time: 2 to 6:30 p.m. E-mail: Location: St. Andrew's Village Telephone: 724-464-1623 Address: 1155 Indian Springs Road Website:   Indiana PA

Great picnic food. Dennis Bowman, WPXI and KDKA Meterorolgist and Ventriloquist will present a program at 2:30 p.m. For kids-giant fire truck slide, bungee run and kiddiepillar. As well as U.S. Army Dog Tag machine and football toss. Raffle for 32 inch HD-TV and $300 Sheetz gas card. Winner drawn at 6 p.m. Winner need not be present to win. All proceeds fund St. Andrew's Village Auxiliary projects for the residents at St. Andrew's Village.

6/14/2008       Bus Trip to the Inner Harbor

Contact: Time: 5 a.m. E-mail: Location: Depart from Two Lick Social Center Telephone: 724-254-9820 Address: 450 Franklin Street Website:   Clymer PA

Join us on our bus trip to the Inner Harbor in Baltimore, Maryland. Bus Fare is $39. BYOM (Bring Your Own Money for food, fun and excitement on your own! Sight-see the aquarium, water front, take the taxi for shopping and more!) For more information call 724-254-9820. Money is due at the time of confirmation.

6/17/2008       Laurel Festival Art Show

June 17-20 Contact: Jean Wolfe Time: E-mail: Location: Methodist Church Telephone: 814-849-2159 Address: Corner of Jefferson St. and Pickering St. Website:   Brookville PA 15825

Juried art show for High School students and adults. Art work will be accepted Sunday June 15 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Methodist Church in Brookville.

6/17/2008       Unnecessary Farce

June 17 - 29 Contact: Reservations Time: See Below E-mail: info@mountainplayhouse.com Location: Mountain Playhouse Telephone: 814-629-9201 Address: Rte 985 N. Website: www.mountainplayhouse.com   Jennerstown PA 15547

The setting is two adjoining rooms in an economy motel. It is early morning. Two inexperienced police offers, Eric Sheridan and Billie Dwyer, have been sent to videotape a meeting between the local Mayor and the town's accountant, with the aim of uncovering an embezzlement scheme. But the day is not starting off well. Will the embezzled money be recovered? Can Billie be saved before Todd plays the bagpipes? And can the cops manage to capture the crooks without resorting to...Unnecessary Farce? Tuesday-Thursday: 8 pm, Wednesday & Friday: 2 pm and Sunday: 3 pm

6/20/2008       6th Annual Golf Outing Classic

Contact: Time: 11:30 a.m. E-mail: Location: Chestnut Ridge Golf Resort Tom's Run Telephone: 724-459-8588 Address: Website:   Blairsville PA

Sponsored by Blairsville Downtown. 11:30 a.m. shotgun start. Dinner and prizes at Chestnut Ridge. For more information, call the above number.

6/20/2008       Ox Hill Blue Grass Festival

June 20 - 22 Contact: Shields Simpson Time: E-mail: Location: Ox Hill Fairgrounds Telephone: 724-397-8445 Address: 1352 Ox Hill Road Website:   Home PA 15747

Food Venders. Camping in the rough. Admission is $2, ages 12 and under are free. Please, no alcohol in in stage area.

6/20/2008       Neon Nights

Contact: Indiana County YMCA Time: E-mail: Location: Mack Pool Telephone: 724-463-9622 Address: Mack Park Website: www.indianacountyymca.org   Indiana PA

Join us for Mack Park Night swims the first and third Fridays of every month. We provide the glow sticks/necklaces and music!

6/20/2008       Voting for Four Footed Friends Photo Calendar Contest

June 20 to 22 Contact: Time: E-mail: Location: Indiana Mall Telephone: 724-349-1144 Address: 2334 Oakland Avenue Website:   Indiana PA

Public voting for the submitted pet photos. The 12 top-earning pets will each be featured on a full page in the calendar; runners-up will be shown inside the back cover. You can also purchase ads for the calendar. For more information contact FFF.

6/21/2008       Blue Spruce Orienteering

Contact: Jim Wolfe Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. E-mail: Location: Blue Spruce Park Telephone: 814-255-6606 Address: 1128 Blue Spruce Rd Website: www.wpoc.org   Indiana PA

Come out and learn to use a map and compass in one of Indiana County's nicest parks. Free instruction for beginners. Multiple courses to choose from. See website for more details.

6/21/2008       Smicksburg Summer Country Days

June 21 - 22 Contact: Time: Saturday: 10 am - 5pm & Sunday: Noon - 5 pm E-mail: Location: Downtown Smicksburg Telephone: 814-257-8101 Address: Website:   Smicksburg PA 16256

More information at a later date

6/21/2008       Pioneer Frolic

June 21-22 Contact: Time: Saturday: 10am-5pm & Sunday: 11am-5pm E-mail: Frog_goddard@yahoo.com Location: M K Goddard State Park Telephone: 724-253-4833 Address: Lake Wilhelm Road Website: www.friendsofgoddard.org   Sandy Lake PA

The fifth annual Pioneer Frolic is set to kick-off June 21 and 22 at M K Goddard State Park. Friends of Goddard and park staff are organizing this free two-day event; with the help of the friends group this event will have displays and demonstrations of pioneer life. Some of the attractions will involve storytelling, music, caning, blacksmith demonstrations, and much more. Bring your appetite, as there will be lemonade, kettle corn, and many more mouth-watering attractions to please your appetite. Artisans and Crafters will also be selling a variety of crafts and perios style clothing. Call for further information.

6/21/2008       Hiking and Packing with Llamas

Contact: Time: 10 am E-mail: Location: Blue Spruce - Pavilion #4 Telephone: 724-463-8636 Address: 1128 Blue Spruce Road Website: indianacountyparks.org   Indiana PA 15701

Diane Neely- What do you do with a llama? Learn about these gentle animals from South America. After the presentation, take a walk with llamas-leading them down the park trail. Pre-registration is required.

6/22/2008       Special Guest Appearence by Karolyn Grimes

Contact: Time: 3 p.m. E-mail: Location: Jimmy Stewart Museum Theatre Telephone: 724-349-6112 Address: 845 Philadelphia Street Website:   Indiana

Guest Appearence by Karolyn Grimes, who appeared with Mr. Stewart, as Zuzu, in "It's a Wonderful Life." Regular admission $5, members admitted free. Photographs and Autographs available.

6/27/2008       Blairsville Community-wide Yard Sales

June 27-28 Contact: Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. E-mail: Location: Blairsville Borough Telephone: 724-459-8588 Address: Website: www.blairsvillepa.net

Community-wide yard, porch and garage sales. Special sales from downtown retailers and community organizations.

6/28/2008       Introduction to Digital Technology

Contact: Time: 2 pm E-mail: Location: Yellow Creek Environmental Learning Center Telephone: 724-357-7913 Address: 170 Route 259 Hwy Website:   Penn Run PA 15765

Dennis Ausel- This presentation and hands-on workshop is being provided to help beginning digital photographers understand their cameras. The participants will learn how to manipulate the basic digital camera settings. The presentation will also cover basic rules of composition that anyone may follow to make better photographs. Pre-registration is required.

6/28/2008       The Timberstone Music Festival II

Contact: Lacey Time: Gates open at 9 am E-mail: Location: Timberstone Telephone: 814-249-1001 or 724-465-2586 Address: Leasure Run Road Website: www.myspace.com/cagemusic   Marchand PA 15758

Opens at 9 am and goes all night...6 bands, Free Camping, Volleyball, Basketball, In-ground swimming pool(Bring your suits), Bochi Ball, Food Vendors, Beautiful Scenery, Horseshoes, No Bottles Please. $10 ticket Bands: TBA, Music starts around 12 noon and goes until midnight. Show up early and swim, play some basketball or volleyball, have some food, pitch a tent and enjoy the day!! Bring chairs and firewood! It's gonna be an all day party!! For more information and tickets please call.

6/29/2008       Introduction into the Sport of Dog Showing Mentoring Program

Contact: Cathy Time: 2 to 4 p.m. E-mail: Location: Dane Castle Telephone: 814-749-7341 Address: 71 Fredrick Road Website:   Strongstown PA 15957

Sponsored by Laurel Highlands Kennel Association in preparation for the Dog Show at Duman's Dam, September 7, 2008.

6/29/2008       Biking the Trails

Contact: Time: 2 pm E-mail: Location: Yellow Creek Environmental Learning Center Telephone: 724-357-7913 Address: 170 Route 259 Hwy Website:   Penn Run PA 15765

Teri & Rick McFerron- Biking the trails is a great way to spend time together and improve physical conditioning. The McFerrons will share information about the bike trails of Indiana County plus many other trails; in our region. They will also discuss safety, equipment, clothing and other factors related to having a safe and enjoyable biking experience.

This calendar is provided by the Indiana County Tourist Bureau. For more information or for Tourist Bureau members to list an event or leisure activity on this calendar, contact the Bureau at 724-463-7505.

Anyone planning to attend an event may wish to call for confirmation. Events are subject to change date and time.