3/0/2010       Saltsburg Evening Center

Every Wednesday Contact: Pat Dunlap Time: 1:00pm - 7:00pm E-mail: Location: Saltsburg Social Center Telephone: 724-639-9055 Address: 212 Point Street Website:   Saltsburg PA 15681

The Saltsburg Social Center, 212 Point Street, Saltsburg is offering extended hours Wednesdays from 1 - 7 p.m. for those persons 55 years of age and older. Featured Wednesday Evenings, at 5 p.m. is a 50/50 drawing and Dinner at a cost of $2.50. Bingo is held at 6 p.m. Plan to come and spend the evening with us and have a good meal, meet some new friends, and relax. You must make your reservation Tuesday before noon by calling the center at (724) 639-9055.

3/0/2010       Garage Sale Donations

Until March 31st,2010 Contact: Barbara Telthorster Time: M-F 8:30am - 4:00pm E-mail: btelth@arcindiana.org Location: Arc Office Telephone: 724-349-8230 Address: Regency Mall - 1570 Oakland Avenue Website:   Indiana PA 15701

We are accepting donations of clean and working items for our garage sale now thru March 31st. Hours M-F 8:30am - 4:00pm

3/0/2010       Chestnut Hills Evening Center

Every Monday Contact: Vicki Cramer Time: 2:00pm-7:00pm E-mail: Location: Chestnut Hills Social Center Telephone: 724-459-5251 Address: 26 Heybert Drive Website:   Blairsville PA 15717

The Chestnut Hills Social Center, 26 Heybert Drive, Blairsville, is offering evening hours Mondays for those persons 55 years of age and older. Featured Monday at 2 p.m. will be computer class, at 3:30 p.m. Painting Class for $2, billiards, Wii, cards, crafts, games and socialization and 50/50 drawing. Dinner is at 5:30 p.m. and costs only $2.50. Plan to come and spend the evening with us and have a good meal, meet some new friends, and relax. You must make your reservation Friday before noon by calling 724-349-4500 or 1-800-442-8016, or call the center at 724-459-5251.

3/0/2010       Coal Mining Exhibit at Windgate Vineyard and Winery

Thru May 28th Contact: Time: 12:00pm-5:00pm daily E-mail: Location: Windgate Vineyard and Winery Telephone: 814-257-8797 Address: 1998 Hemlock Acres Road Website:   Smicksburg PA 16256

On display at Windgate Vineyards and Winery are portions of the coal mining display, recently at Indiana University. The featured mines are Sagamore, Numine, Yatesboro and Walston. Free and Open to the Public 12-5pm daily until May 28th. Call for more information 814-257-8797

3/0/10       Indiana Evening Center

Every Monday Contact: Judy Brewer Time: 4:00pm-7:00pm E-mail: Location: Indiana Social Center Telephone: 724-465-2697 Address: 1001 Oak Street Website:   Indiana PA 15701

The Indiana Social Center, 1001 Oak Street, Indiana, is offering evening hours Monday for those persons 55 years of age and older. Featured Monday Evenings, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. will be billiards, computer class, Wii, cards, crafts, games and socialization and 50/50 drawing. Dinner is at 6 p.m. and costs only $2.50. Plan to come and spend the evening with us and have a good meal, meet some new friends, and relax. You must make your reservation Friday before noon by calling 724-349-4500 or 1-800-442-8016, or call the center at 724-465-2697.

3/0/2010       AARP TAX AIDE PROGRAM - Sponsored by Aging Services

see below Contact: Jan Wascak Time: see below E-mail: Location: see below Telephone: 724-349-4500 Address: Website:

AARP is sponsoring a FREE tax preparation and assistance program for all taxpayers with moderate to low income. Taxes will be done BY APPOINTMENT ONLY at Aging Services, Inc. Social Centers and Oak Place Community Center. TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT at any of the centers, Call Aging Services, Inc at 724-349-4500 or 1-800-442-8016 or call the center closest to you. SCHEDULE: - *Chestnut Hills* - 8:30am - 2:30pm March 10th and 17th (724-459-5251) *Homer Center* - 9:00am - 3:00pm March 11th and 18th (724-349-4500) *Mahoning Hills* - 9:00am - 3:00pm March 3rd (724-286-3099) *Oak Place* - 9:00am - 3:30pm Tues and Thurs in March (724-349-4564) *Saltsburg* 9:00am-3:00pm March 9th (724-639-9055) *Two Lick Valley* - 9:30am - 3:00pm March 10th and 17th(724-254-9820) APPOINTMENTS FILL UP QUICKLY - CALL TODAY TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT!

3/0/2010       Bagpipe and Celtic Fiddle Lessons

Every Monday Contact: Teresa Time: 7:00pm E-mail: thistleandpine@indianaconnect.com Location: Thistle and Pine Telephone: 724-397-2442 Address: 7570 Rt 119 Website:   Marion Center PA 15759

Bagpipe and Celtic Fiddle Lessons - Held at Thistle and Pine - Mondays at 7:00pm *Don't need to read music to learn to play * Learn more than music - Learn a heritage * Any age welcome - You're never too old to learn! * Excellent Instructor. Call for more information 724-397-2442 or 724-459-9664

3/2/2010       Chris Botti - Live

Contact: Time: 8:00pm E-mail: Location: Fisher Auditorium - IUP Telephone: 724-357-2315 Address: 411 Sutton Hall Website: www.onstageatiup.com   Indiana PA 15705

Chris Botti... Performing live Tuesday, March 10, 2010 at Fisher Auditorium, IUP Campus, Indiana PA. Trumpeter Chris Botti is a gifted instrumentalist, a talented composer, and a charismatic performer who since the release of his first solo album in 1995, has created a series of recordings which have made him one of the world’s top-selling instrumental artists. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, February 9, 2010 724-357-1313

3/2/2010       Empty Bowls Fundraiser

Contact: Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm E-mail: wjfloyd74@hotmail.com Location: Lobby of the University Square Complex Telephone: Address: Corner of Grant and Oakland Website: www.emptybowls.net   Indiana PA 15701

To benefit the Indiana County Food Bank 11:00am – 2:00pm in the lobby of the University Square Complex, corner of Grant and Oakland. For your $10 donation, you will help fight hunger, choose a handmade bowl, filled with homemade soup and bread. Want to donate? Email: Josh Floyd: wjfloyd74@hotmail.com or Nancy Smeltzer: nsmeltzer@windstream.net check out www.emptybowls.net All proceeds benefit the Indiana County Food Bank.

3/2/2010       IUP Chorus in Concert

Contact: Hank Knerr Time: 7:00pm E-mail: lively-arts@iup.edu Location: Gorell Recital Hall Telephone: 724-357-2547 Address: 2nd Floor - Sutton Hall Website: www.arts.iup.edu   Indiana PA 15701

Free Admission. The IUP Chorus in performance; under the direction of James Daaring

3/5/2010       "The Moon Over Indiana County"

03/05/2010 - 03/07/2010 Contact: Time: Fri&Sat: 7:30pm * Sun: 2:30pm E-mail: info@indianaplayers.com Location: Philadelphia Street Playhouse Telephone: 724-464-0725 Address: 725 Philadelphia Street Website: www.indianaplayers.com   Indiana PA 15701

A group of scientists at the University of Indiana in Pennsylvania (UIP) have finally figured out how to destroy the good-for-nothing moon once and for all. And it's just in the nick of time as their government grant money was about to run out because those crazy legislators are set on balancing the budget! But before the scientists can carry out their mission they must strike a deal with a covetous Dean who wants to take credit for their hard work, find an answer for a group of pesky school children who dare to ask why blow up the moon in the first place, and solve the mysterious murder of their own project leader. Written and directed by Indiana resident B. Johns specifically for the Indiana Players. Times Friday & Saturday shows at 7:30pm : Sundays at 2:30pm. Tickets : Adults $10 Seniors/Students $8 For ticket information or reservations call (724) 464-0725.

3/6/2010       "The Gorgeous Hussy" JSM Matinee

03/06-03/07/2010 Contact: Time: 2:00pm E-mail: Location: The Jimmy Stewart Museum Theater Telephone: 724-349-6112 Address: 835 Philaelphia Street Website: www.jimmy.org   Indiana PA 15701

1936 Production of "The Gorgeous Hussy" starring Jimmy Stewart, Joan Crawford and Lionel Barrymore. Star-studded cast in historical drama of Andrews Jackson's belle. Regular Museum Admission - Members Free; Adults $5.00; Seniors, Military, Students - $4.00 Children 7-17 - $3.00; Children under 7 free.

3/6/2010       Amish Wedding Feast

Contact: Time: 5pm E-mail: Location: The Country Cupboard Telephone: 814-257-0192 Address: 45 Clarion Street Website: www.smicksburg.net   Smicksburg PA 16256

Throughout the meal, visitors will hear real life stories about the Amish and will enjoy a delicious meal, served family style. The menu includes Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing, Amish Noodles, Peas, Cole Slaw, Fruit Salad, Homemade Bread and Pies. Cost is $22.95 per person and is by Reservation only. Call 814-257-0192 to make your reservation.

3/7/2010       Maple Sugaring with Allen and Andy Kinter

Contact: Time: 2:00pm E-mail: indparks@earthlink.net Location: Blue Spruce Park Lodge Telephone: 724-463-8636 Address: Blue Spruce Park Website: www.indianacountyparks.org   Indiana PA 15701

Maple Sugaring - Allen & Andy Kinter - Spring is right around the corner and the sap running. Satisfy your sweet tooth while learning how the maple sugaring process was done in the past. Enjoy samples of the delicious treat.

3/10/2010       Reality Tour -

Contact: Courtney Hankinson Time: 6:00pm E-mail: courtneyhankinson@yahoo.com Location: Indiana County Jail Telephone: 724-465-2605 ext 18 Address: 665 Hood School Road Website: www.theopendoor.org   Indiana PA 15701

Reality Tour Follow the intimate journey of a fictitious teen addicted to heroin. Witness the emotional turmoil and grief caused by using drugs and learn how your family can begin crucial conversations about the risks and dangers of substance abuse. The Indiana County Reality Tour is held the 2nd Wednesday of EVERY month starting at 6:00 p.m. at the new Indiana County Jail (665 Hood School Road, Indiana, PA 15701). [2010 Reality Tour Dates: Jan. 13; Feb. 10, Mar. 10, April 14, May 12, June 9]. Youth participating will receive a gift for coming. Each parent will receive a bag of educational information on how to talk to their teens about drugs. PARENTS REGISTER NOW. Registration $5 per person or call for group rates. Register by visiting our website: www.theopendoor.org; stop by The Open Door (walk-in hours daily from 8AM to 9PM) or call the Reality Tour Registrar at: 724-465-2605 ext. 18.

3/12/2010       31st Annual Indiana Armstrong Builders Home Show

03/12/10 - 03/14/10 Contact: Time: Fri : 9am-5pm Sat: noon-9pm Sun: Noon-4pm E-mail: Location: S&T Bank Arena/White Twnship Rec Complex Telephone: 724-349-2327 Address: 497 East Pike Website:   Indiana PA 15701

Tickets are $3 for adults: Children under 16 are free. 135 Booths with 90 Exhibitors. Plenty of Free Parking!Join us as we Welcome Spring !

3/12/2010       Lovin' Downtown Every Second

Contact: Time: see below E-mail: Location: see below Telephone: 724-463-6110 Address: Website: www.downtownindiana.org   Indiana PA 15701

Let Downtown Indiana be a part of your Friday nights. “Lovin’ Downtown Every Second” is a free event sponsored by Downtown Indiana and invites families, friends and neighbors to stroll downtown on the second Friday of the month. Artists, musicians and once a month sales will be lining the downtown area to give you a chance to enjoy the night life. Even if you just want to take a walk down the street, park your car for free starting at 5pm at the metered spaces. Each month will host a new list of sales, activities and opportunities you can’t afford to miss. The monthly brochure and map are available at www.downtownindiana.org or at many of the downtown businesses. The monthly event is being brought to you by Downtown Indiana, Inc and its members. Any questions regarding this event should be directed to the Downtown Indiana Inc. Office. Please call 724.463.6110 or stop by at 949 Philadelphia Street for more information.

3/13/2010       "The Last Gangster" - JSM Matinee

03/13-03/14/2010 Contact: Time: 2:00pm E-mail: Location: The Jimmy Stewart Museum Theater Telephone: 724-349-6112 Address: 835 Philaelphia Street Website: www.jimmy.org   Indiana PA 15701

1937 Production of "The Last Gangster" Starring Jimmy Stewart, Edward G. Robinson and James carradine. An underworld boss who is sent to prison and obsesses about the son he never met. Regular Museum Admission - Members Free; Adults $5.00; Seniors, Military, Students - $4.00 Children 7-17 - $3.00; Children under 7 free.

3/13/2010       Think Spring Concert with The Vogues

Contact: Time: 7pm E-mail: Location: Indiana Junior High School Telephone: 724 388-0034 Address: North 5th Street Website:   Indiana PA 15701

Concert featuring The Vogues, Mark Garrick and Sean Moran, Ben Franklin Singers and Ben Franklin Jazz Ensemble.

3/13/2010       Spring Coin Show

03/13/10 - 03/14/10 Contact: John Busovicki Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm E-mail: Location: Quality Inn Telephone: 724-254-2471 Address: 1545 Wayne Avenue Website:   Indiana PA 15701

The 52nd Annual Spring Coin Show, sponsored by the Indiana Coin Club, has been scheduled for Saturday, March 13, 2010 and Sunday March 14, 2010 at the Quality inn, 1545 Wayne Avenue, Route 119 South, Indiana, PA 15701. Doors open at 10:00am and close at 4:00pm both days. Thirty six tables are manned by coin dealers from pennsylvania, New York, Ohio and West Virginia. These dealers will have coins, currency, tokens and numismatic materials on display. Special security precautions will be provided twenty four hours a day during the two day period. The indiana Coin Club is making a special effort to maintain the high quality coin show that the coin collectors of the Indiana area have learned to expect. Collectors will have an opportunity to buy, sell, trade or chat with knowledgeable coin dealers. The general public should be interested in seeing the numerous displays. The Pennsylvania Association of Numismatists (PAN) is sponsoring a "Coins 4 Kids" program at 1:00pm on Saturday. Each Child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Children will be offered free coins, albums and books along with information on coins, currency and tokens. Admission is free. For more information contact John Busovicki at 724-254-2471

3/13/2010       St Patrick Day Parade

Contact: Time: 11:00am E-mail: Location: Downtown Indiana Telephone: 724-463-6110 Address: Website:

Start: Mar 13 2010 - 11:00am End: Mar 13 2010 - 12:00pm The Annual St. Patricks Day Parade will be held Saturday March 13, 2010. The Parade will begin at 11:00 am with the Leprechaun Contest at 10:30. so that the participants may join in the parade. If you or a group you know of would like to be in the parade, please call our office at 724-463-6110.

3/13/2010       Think Spring Concert with The Vogues

Contact: Kelly Corrinne-Thomas Time: 7pm E-mail: Location: Indiana Junior High School Telephone: Address: North 5th Street Website:   Indiana PA 15701

Concert featuring The Vogues, Mark Garrick and Sean Moran, Ben Franklin Singers and Ben Franklin Jazz Ensemble. For tickets call 724.388.0034

3/13/2010       Spring Saturday Art Classes for Elementary Students

Mar 13,20 & Apr 10 &17 Contact: Sandy Trimble Time: See below E-mail: contact@theartistshand.org Location: Indiana Free Library Telephone: 724-463-0805 Address: 845 Philadelphia Street Website:   Indiana PA 15701

The Artists Hand Gallery Presents Spring Saturday Art Classes for Elementary Students The Artists Hand Gallery is now offering Saturday classes, for the months of March, April and May at the Indiana Free Library. During the first session, Jesse Harris will teach the older students, and Dana Lombardo will lead the younger students. The next spring session will be led by Jessica Green, who will teach 5-7 age group, and Art Education Major and National Art Honor Society Member, Roxanne Hotaling, will teach the 8-12 age group. During the first spring session, the older students will explore the contemporary art world while learning timeless artistic techniques. The younger group will follow a curriculum concentrated in drawing & painting animals, while being able to create their own animals! The dates for the first session are as follows: March 13, 20, April 10, and 17. During the second spring session, Jessica designed a fun course with an under the sea theme that teaches various 2D & 3D techniques! Roxanne will teach an exciting 3D paper pop-up book sculpture class! The dates for the second session are as follows: April 24, May 1, 8 and 15. Classes for the 5-7 age group run from 10 AM – 12 PM. Classes for the 8-12 age group run from 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM. Students may sign up for classes through the Artists Hand Gallery. Classes can’t run unless there is a minimum of 8 children at the age level. Pre-registration helps with planning for materials and space. Please fill out the form below and send it, with payment to the Artists Hand Gallery, 637 Philadelphia Street, Room 210, Indiana, PA 15701, or call in your registration to 724-463-0805. Send questions to contact@theartistshand.org.

3/14/2010       Kathleen Madigan - Live

Contact: Time: 8:00pm E-mail: Location: Fisher Auditorium - IUP Telephone: 724-357-2315 Address: 411 Sutton Hall Website: www.onstageatiup.com   Indiana PA 15705

Performing live Sunday, March 14, 2010 at Fisher Auditorium, IUP Campus, Indiana PA. Kathleen Madigan is one of the most popular headliners in the country. An American Comedy Award winner as best female stand-up, her accessible and unpretentious style has earned her a devoted and growing following.Her standup specials on HBO and Comedy Central have earned rave reviews and her latest CD/DVD In Other Words is one of the most downloaded comedy albums of 2006-2007. She is a regular guest on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Late Show with David Letterman, VH-1, E!, and CNN. She is a mainstay on Comedy Central where she recently debuted a new one-hour special and appeared on The World Stands Up, USO Comedy Tour, The World Comedy Tour, and Comedy Central Presents. Kathleen recently served as a talent scout on NBC's Last Comic Standing and is the host of her own weekly show on Sirius Radio Networks, The Kathleen Madigan Show. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, February 16, 2010. 724-357-1313

3/17/2010       St . Andrew's Village - Support Group for Caregivers

Third wednesday of every month Contact: Kristi Bennett Time: 6:00pm E-mail: kbennett@presbyterianseniorliving.org Location: St Andrew's Village Telephone: 724-464-1625 Address: 1155 Indian Springs Road Website: www.standrewsvillage.org   Indiana PA 15701

The Support group at St. Andrew's is free and open to the community. Parking is free and refreshments will be served. To Register or receive additional information regarding the Alzheimer's Support Group, contact Mrs. Bennett at St. Andrew's Village at 724-464-1625 or by email at kbennett@presbyterianseniorliving.org

3/17/2010       Festival of Women's Composers International

03/17/10-03/20/10 Contact: Hank Knerr Time: throughout the day E-mail: lively-arts@iup.edu Location: Gorell Recital Hall Telephone: 724-357-2547 Address: 2nd Floor - Sutton Hall Website: www.arts.iup.edu   Indiana PA 15701

The Festival of Women's Composers International includes a variety of performances, lectures and events focusing on music written by women. Runs March 17-20; Various Locations and Times. Call for more information 724-357-2547; Free Admission

3/17/2010       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, located at 1001 Oak Street, Indiana, will be having Afternoon Bingo on Wednesday, March 17 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Bingo will be conducted by Beacon Ridge and refreshments will be available for sale. Plan to attend for an afternoon of fun and prizes! For more information call the Indiana Social Center at 724-465-2697

3/18/2010       Seussical the Musical

03/18/10-03/20/10 Contact: Mrs.Zetts Time: 7:30pm E-mail: Location: Saltsburg High School Telephone: 724-639-3547 Address: Website:   Saltsburg PA

Tickets are $7 adults; $6 Seniors/Students . Available at the door

3/19/2010       The King and I - Indiana Area Senior High School

March 19th, 20th and 21st, 2010 Contact: Time: Fri & Sat: 8:00pm - Sun:2:00pm E-mail: Location: Indiana Area High School Telephone: 724 463-8562 Address: Website:   Indiana PA

Indiana Area Senior High School presents the musical The King and I by Rodgers and Hammerstein. March 19-20 at 8:00 p.m. and March 21, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. Reserved seat tickets are $7.00 and will be available for purchase two weeks prior to the show by contacting the school at 724-463-8562.

3/19/2010       Digital Photography Workshop I and II

03/19/10 - 03/20/10 Contact: Time: Friday :7:00 - 9:00 pm Saturday 10:00am E-mail: indparks@earthlink.net Location: Blue Spruce Park Office Telephone: 724-463-8636 Address: Blue Spruce Park Website: www.indianacountyparks.org   Indiana PA 15701

Digital Photography Workshop I - Dr. Larry Turton - This workshop is designed to give participants information on successful use of their digital cameras through practical application by completing and reviewing assignments. Must register for the entire three day workshop. Workshop fee is $20.00 Saturday 03/20/2010 Digital Photography Workshop II - Dr. Larry Turton - Second session of workshop.

3/19/2010       Parents Night Out

Contact: Sara McLay Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm E-mail: marketing@icymca.org Location: Indiana County YMCA Telephone: 724-463-9622 Address: 60 N. Ben Franklin Road Website: www,indianacountyymca.org   Indiana PA 15701

Parents enjoy a night out and kids enjoy activities at the YMCA. We provide a safe and secure environment. All activities are supervised.

3/20/2010       Big Hearts Little Hands Bowling for Kids

Contact: Sharon Caldwell Time: 9:00am-5:00pm E-mail: marketing@icymca.org Location: Mohawk Lanes Telephone: 724-463-9622 Address: 60 N. Ben Franklin Road Website: www,indianacountyymca.org   Indiana PA 15701

Bowling for kids is about having fun to help kids. It is one of your most important fundraising events. Funds raised go directly toward matching children. If you are a bowler, enjoy a fun outing with friends and enjoy the satisfaction of knowing you're making a big difference to kids is right here in our Indiana community. Register by March 15th. 724-463-9622

3/20/2010       "Vivacious Lady" - JSM Matinee

03/20-03/21/2010 Contact: Time: 2:00pm E-mail: Location: The Jimmy Stewart Museum Theater Telephone: 724-349-6112 Address: 835 Philaelphia Street Website: www.jimmy.org   Indiana PA 15701

1938 production of "Vivacious Lady" Starring Jimmy Stewart, Ginger Rogers and Charles Coburn. Professor Stewart is trying to break the news to his conservative family and his fiancee' of his marriage to a nightclub singer. Regular Museum Admission - Members Free; Adults $5.00; Seniors, Military, Students - $4.00 Children 7-17 - $3.00; Children under 7 free.

3/20/2010       Vendor's Gift and Craft Fair

03-21-10 Contact: Susan Buckles Time: 9-11 and 11-4 E-mail: Location: Armagh Fire Department Telephone: 724 235-2807 Address: Rt 56 Website:   Armagh PA

Local vendors will set up tables with gifts and crafts. Raffles will be held. Bake sale and soup sale.

3/20/2010       7th Annual Family Fun Fest

Contact: Kathleen Abbey-Baker or Maureen Pounds Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm E-mail: kabakercac@yahoo.com Location: Indiana Mall Telephone: 724-463-8200 Ex 18 or Ex17 Address: 2334 Oakland Avenue Website: www.indianacountycac.com   Indiana PA 15701

Join the excitement when the 7th Annual Family Fun Fest celebrates Spring! On March 20,2010, Indiana County Community Engagement and the Children's Advisory Commission of Indiana County will once again sponsor this popular event for young children and their families. From 10:00am until 3:00pm, Indiana Mall will be the place where a kid can explore and learn through play and fun. Activities and entertainment being planned include:*LIVE ANIMALS*DANCING*LIVE MUSIC*LOOK-ALIKE CONTEST*KIWANIS STORY TIME*JUMP ROPE TEAM DEMONSTRATION*PUPPET SHOW* (Shhhhhh!... don't tell the kids....these activities are educational) Human services agencies, children's organizations, businesses and civic groups will provide arts, crafts, games, stories,dancing, hands-on activities and more. Plus parents will have the opportunity to collect valuable information on services for children and families in Indiana County. To Volunteer: Call Stephanie at 724-349-1821 ex 17. Questions call Kathy or Maureen at 724-463-8200 ext 18 or 17 or email Kathy: kabakercac@yahoo.com

3/21/2010       Orienteering at Raccoon Creek State Park

Contact: Jim Wolfe Time: Registration starts at 8:30am - Start 10:00am E-mail: jlwolfe@atlanticbb.net Location: Telephone: 814-255-6606 Address: Website: www.wpoc.org

This is a special endurance form of orienteering in which there will be only two courses and a mass start. The courses are 3-hour and 6-hour score courses (referred to as mini-rogaines) which may be done individually or in teams. Registration will open at 8:30 am and the mass start is at 10 am; preregistration is highly recommended. This event is intended for experienced orienteers and adventure racers. Because of the scale of the event, pricing is higher than usual, see http://www.wpoc.org/raccoongaine.htm Go to http://www.wpoc.org for more information or driving directions; or call 814 255-6606.

3/21/2010       Finn Hall Band of Minnesota

Contact: Time: 7:00pm E-mail: lively-arts@iup.edu Location: Oredendorff Music Library, Cogswell Hall Telephone: 724-357-2547 Address: IUP Website: www.iup.edu/livelyarts   Indiana PA 15701

The Finn Hall Band, a group specializing in Finnish and Finnish American dance music, traveling to Indiana from St. Paul, Minnesota; Music in the Orendorff Commons; free admission

3/21/2010       Concert Band and Brass Ensemble in Concert

Contact: Time: 3:00pm E-mail: lively-arts@iup.edu Location: Fisher Auditorium, IUP Performing Arts Center Telephone: 724-357-2547 Address: IUP Website: www.iup.edu/livelyarts   Indiana PA 15701

The IUP Concert Band and Brass Ensemble in performance; tickets available starting Mon., March 1, at the HUB; Reg $9, Disc $8, I-card $6

3/22/2010       Great Books Series By Dan Shively

Contact: Time: 7:30:pm E-mail: Location: Indiana Free Library Telephone: 724-465-8841 Address: 845 Philadelphia Street Website: www.indianafreelibrary.org   Indiana PA 15701

Great Books Series The seventh year of "Readings from the Great Books", an informal discussion group, will feature yet another selection of eight interesting and important authors from ancient times to the present. Meetings will be from 7:30 to 9 p.m. each Monday from March 22, 2010, through May 10. Everyone is welcome, and no preparation is needed. All materials will be provided. The group is led by Dan Shively, a member of the IUP library faculty. This year's authors include Homer, Confucius, Boethius, Dickens, Tennyson, Poe, Twain, and Churchill. Last but not least, come for the summary of these great authors so you don't have to miss it!

3/22/2010       Faculty in Performance: Radell and Wacker

Contact: Time: 8:00pm E-mail: lively-arts@iup.edu Location: Gorell Recital Hall, 2nd Fl. Sutton Hall Telephone: 724-357-2547 Address: IUP Website: www.iup.edu/livelyarts   Indiana PA 15701

A recital by Judith Radell, piano, and Therese Wacker, flute; Music for flute and piccolo with piano as well as solo music for piano and for piccolo; free admission

3/22/2010       Faculty in Performance: Radell and Wacker

Contact: Time: 8:00pm E-mail: lively-arts@iup.edu Location: Gorell Recital Hall, 2nd Fl. Sutton Hall Telephone: 724-357-2547 Address: IUP Website: www.iup.edu/livelyarts   Indiana PA 15701

A recital by Judith Radell, piano, and Therese Wacker, flute; Music for flute and piccolo with piano as well as solo music for piano and for piccolo; free admission

3/23/2010       Afternoon Bingo

Contact: Betsy Time: 1:30pm - 2:30pm E-mail: Location: Two Lick Valley Social Center Telephone: 724-254-9820 Address: 450 Franklin Street Website:   Clymer PA 15728

The Two Lick Valley Social Center, located at 450 Franklin Street, Clymer will be having Afternoon Bingo on Tuesday, March 23 from 1:30pm - 2:30pm. Bingo will be conducted by Hillsdale Nursing and Rehab. Plan to attend for an afternoon of fun and prizes! For more information, call the Two Lick Valley Social Center at 724-254-9820

3/23/2010       IUP Faculty in Recital: Stanley Chepaitis, Violin

Contact: Time: 8:00pm E-mail: lively-arts@iup.edu Location: Gorell Recital Hall Telephone: 724-357-2547 Address: 2nd Floor Sutton Hall Website: www.iup.edu/livelyarts   Indiana PA 15705

Performed by IUP faculty member, Stanley Chepaitis, this recital includes Jazz Suites by Chepaitis back to back with their Baroque counterparts including works by Bach and Telemann; free admission

3/24/2010       Afternoon Bingo

Contact: Betsy Time: 1:30pm - 2:30pm E-mail: Location: Two Lick Valley Social Center Telephone: 724-254-9820 Address: 450 Franklin Street Website:   Clymer PA 15728

The Two Lick Valley Social Center, located at 450 Franklin Street, Clymer will be having Afternoon Bingo on Wednesday, March 24 from 1:30pm - 2:30pm. Bingo will be conducted by Beacon Ridge. Plan to attend for an afternoon of fun and prizes! For more information, call the Two Lick Valley Social Center at 724-254-9820

3/24/2010       IUP Film Series: Pittsburgh Filmmakers-An Anthology of Shorts

Contact: Time: 6:00pm E-mail: lively-arts@iup.edu Location: McVitty Auditorium Telephone: 724-357-2547 Address: Sprowls Hall Website: www.iup.edu/livelyarts   Indiana PA 15705

Pittsburgh Filmmakers hosts the region's largest film festival, and its member artists are active creators in the world of the film and video. This anthology collects award winners from the festival and also features work by local artists who have exhibited their works of narrative and abstract film as part of Filmmakers ongoing exhibition program. This curated program celebrates the best of local media artists; free addmission; this series is presented by the IUP College of Fine Arts, Center for Film Studies, and Pittsburgh Filmmakers. Additional funding has been provided, in part, by PicturePA—a program of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and the IUP Department of English.

3/24/2010       Spring has sprung and change is Inn! - Holiday Inn

Contact: Tracy Time: 5pm-7pm E-mail: beth.barris@archonhospitality.com Location: Holiday Inn Telephone: 724 463-3561 ext 184 Address: 1395 Wayne Ave. Website:   Indiana PA 15701

Join us in our tropical courtyard for our grand re-launch celebration! Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, door prizes, and live music provided by Golden Oldies! Also take a tour of our hotel and see the changes we've made.

3/25/2010       Exhibit Opens: Paint and Pixels

Contact: Time: Tue., Wed, Fri 2-6:30 pm; Thur. 12-7:30 pm; Sat. 1 E-mail: lively-arts@iup.edu Location: IUP University Museum Telephone: 724-357-2547 Address: Sutton Hall Website: www.iup.edu/livelyarts   Indiana PA 15705

Oil paintings of Ron Donoughe and graphic design of Don Donoughe; twin brothers are both IUP alumnus; RUNS MARCH 25 THROUGH MAY 1; public reception Mar. 25 from 6-8:30 p.m. (originally scheduled for 4:30 p.m.); Museum Hours: Tue., Wed, Fri 2-6:30 pm; Thur. 12-7:30 pm; Sat. 12-4 pm; closed Sun, Mon, & all university holidays; free admission

3/25/2010       Jimmy Stewart Museum Spring Film Festival

Contact: Tim Harley Time: Museum opens at 6pm Film Starts at 7pm E-mail: tharley@jimmy.org Location: Jimmy Stewart Museum Telephone: 724-349-6112 Address: 835 Philadelphia Street Website: www.jimmy.org   Indiana PA 15701

The Jimmy Stewart Museum announces its Spring Film Festival. This year's festival will celebrate films that have major anniversaries of their opening dates in 2010. The festival is held in conjunction with the Indiana University of Pennsylvania and with the support and direction of Professor Tom Slater. The festival seating is by reservation and each showing is limited to 50 guests. Professor Slater and some of his students will host the events and provide insight and discussion for each film. Interested persons need not reserve for the entire run, but may reserve for individual films or the full series. The films being presented this year are, on: March 25th - celebrating its 70th year: "THE MORTAL STORM" April 1st - celebrating its 70th year: "THE PHILADELPHIA STORY" April 8th - celebrating its 60th year: "HARVEY" April 15th - celebrating its 60th year: "WINCHESTER '73" April 21st - celebrating its 50th year: "THE MOUNTAIN ROAD" The Museum will open for the films at 6 PM; with films starting at 7 PM. Fee for each showing is $5, and includes an opportunity to tour the museum and see a film with discussion for less that the normal Museum entrance price. Please call the Museum at 724-349-6112 to reserve

3/26/2010       Cents & Sensibility Consignments- A Kid's Sale

03/26/10-03/28/10 Contact: Kristen Conway Time: Fri 9AM to 7PM, Sat 9AM to 5PM and Sun 10AM to 2PM E-mail: kristen@centsandsensibilityconsignments.com Location: IC Fairgrounds - Old Ice Skating Rink Telephone: 724.838.8821 Address: 803 Hospital Road Website: www.centsandsensibilityconsignments.com   Indiana PA 15701

Cents & Sensibility Consignments is the BEST place to sell & buy gently used children's clothing, maternity clothing, toys, baby equipment, and much more! It's a Win-Win for all! Clean out your closets while making extra money and save money on gently used items for your children! NEW this sale: Vendors are Now being accepted and we are holding a Diapers & Wipes Drive to benefit Birthright!

3/26/2010       Spring Dance Performance

03/26/2010-03/28/2010 Contact: Time: Fri-Sat: 7:00pm - Sun: 2:00pm E-mail: lively-arts@iup.edu Location: Zink Hall Dance Theater Telephone: 724-357-2547 Address: IUP Website: www.iup.edu/livelyarts   Indiana PA 15705

Directed by Holly Boda-Sutton. This popular production offers a collection of work ranging from humorous to dramatic to inspiring to quirky. The event brings visiting artists and students together for a performance overflowing with energy and expression. RUNS MAR. 26-27 at 7 P.M., MAR. 28 at 2 P.M., tickets available starting Mon., March 15, at the HUB; Reg $14, Disc $12, I-card $8

3/26/2010       Pittsburgh Symphony Chamber Orchestra

Contact: Time: 8:00pm E-mail: lively-arts@iup.edu Location: Fisher Auditorium Telephone: 724-357-2547 Address: IUP Performing Arts Center Website: www.iup.edu/livelyarts   Indiana PA 15705

Under the baton of Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra concertmaster, Andrés Cardenés, the PSCO this year will also be joined by students and faculty from the Department of Music and features the premiere of a work by Richard Danielpour; a PERFORMANCE PLUS SERIES EVENT; tickets available starting Mon., March 15, online and at the HUB; Reg $16, Disc $14, I-card $10

3/27/2010       Historic Fashion Show Presented at Quiet Heroes Luncheon

Contact: Time: 11:00am-2:00pm E-mail: Location: Chestnut Ridge Golf Resort Telephone: 724-459-0580 Address: 132 Pine Ridge Road Website:   Blairsville PA 15717

Includes Artits Exhibits and Special Guest from the Past: Mary Peck Bond. $25 - advance Registration Required by March 20th. Benefits the Blairsville Underground Rail Road

3/27/2010       Digital Photography Workshop III

Contact: Time: 10:00am E-mail: indparks@earthlink.net Location: Blue Spruce Park Office Telephone: 724-463-8636 Address: Blue Spruce Park Website: www.indianacountyparks.org   Indiana PA 15701

Digital Photography Workshop III - Dr. Larry Turton - Third session of workshop.

3/27/2010       Frogs and Toads of PA - Mike Shaffer

Contact: Time: 2:00pm E-mail: yellowcreeksp@state.pa.us Location: Yellow Creek State Park Environmental Learning Classroom Telephone: 724-357-7913 Address: 170 Route 259 Hwy Website: http://www.visitpaparks.com/parks/yellowcreek.aspx   Penn Run PA 15765

Frogs and Toads of PA –Mike Shaffer - Learn all about the frogs and toads that live in PA. After a short discussion, participants will be led on a walk to find these amphibians in their natural settings. Bring a flashlight!

3/27/2010       "The Shopworn Angel" - JSM Matinee

03/27-03/28/2010 Contact: Time: 2:00pm E-mail: Location: The Jimmy Stewart Museum Theater Telephone: 724-349-6112 Address: 835 Philaelphia Street Website: www.jimmy.org   Indiana PA 15701

1938 production of "The Shopworn Angel" starring Jimmy Stewart, margaret Sullavan and Walter Pidgeon. Naive soldier falls in love with loose-moraled actress.Regular Museum Admission - Members Free; Adults $5.00; Seniors, Military, Students - $4.00 Children 7-17 - $3.00; Children under 7 free.

3/27/2010       Dillweed Welcomes TREE the band

Contact: Corey Gilmore Time: 7pm-10pm E-mail: dillweed@floodcity.net Location: Dillweed B&B Telephone: 814-446-6465 Address: 7453 Rte 403 Hwy Website: www.dillweedinc.com   Dilltown PA 15929

Dillweed welcomes TREE the band, one night only! Members: Matt and Jen Harnett Sat. March 27, 2010 from 7-10pm TREE is a group of Johnstown musicians who combine elements of traditional Irish, Celtic rock, bluegrass, and old-time music into a lively and unique sound that is truly all their own. With instrumentation including guitar, fiddle, bass, and drums, this tight-knit group creates a barrage of up-beat and eclectic music that is sure to have your toes tapping from the first note to the last. Visit their website at: www.treetheband.com Cost: $16 per person Advance RSVP/Payment required by calling 814-446-6465

3/29/2010       Great Books Series By Dan Shively

03/22-05/10/2010 Contact: Time: 7:30:pm E-mail: Location: Indiana Free Library Telephone: 724-465-8841 Address: 845 Philadelphia Street Website: www.indianafreelibrary.org   Indiana PA 15701

Great Books Series The seventh year of "Readings from the Great Books", an informal discussion group, will feature yet another selection of eight interesting and important authors from ancient times to the present. Meetings will be from 7:30 to 9 p.m. each Monday from March 22, 2010, through May 10. Everyone is welcome, and no preparation is needed. All materials will be provided. The group is led by Dan Shively, a member of the IUP library faculty. This year's authors include Homer, Confucius, Boethius, Dickens, Tennyson, Poe, Twain, and Churchill. Last but not least, come for the summary of these great authors so you don't have to miss it!

3/30/2010       IUP String Ensemble, Cello Choir, & Brass Esemble

Contact: Time: 8:00pm E-mail: lively-arts@iup.edu Location: Gorell Recital Hall Telephone: 724-357-2547 Address: 2nd Floor Sutton Hall Website: www.iup.edu/livelyarts   Indiana PA 15705

Three studio ensembles -- the String Ensemble, Cello Choir, and Brass Ensemble -- join for a concert directed by Stanley Chepaitis, Linda Jennings, and Nathan Santos; free admission

3/31/2010       An International Exchange in Music

Contact: Time: 8:00pm E-mail: lively-arts@iup.edu Location: Gorell Recital Hall Telephone: 724-357-2547 Address: 2nd Floor Sutton Hall Website: www.iup.edu/livelyarts   Indiana PA 15705

Guest artist, Juan Hermida, cello, of Mexico,and wife Misa Ito, piano, from Japan-both on the faculty at the University of the Americas in Puebla, Mexico-perform with IUP faculty members Teresa Wacker and Linda Jennings; A SOUND CHOICES SERIES EVENT; tickets available Mon., March 10, at the HUB; Reg $9, Disc $8, I-card $6

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.