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2334 Oakland Ave, Suite 68
Indiana, PA 15701

Toll Free 1-877-7INDIANA
Phone: 724-463-7505
Fax: 724-465-3819

Indiana County Tourist Bureau
Event Calendar

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10/0/2010       Senior Aquatic Aerobics  

Contact: Time:
E-mail: Location: see below
Telephone: 724-349-4500 Address:
Website:   Indiana PA 15701
Wednesday, Indiana YMCA and Fridays, IUP Zink Hall Minimum Age: 60 YMCA $3.00 and $4.00 Zink Hall Classes are ideal for those with joint pain, those who can't exercise in the heat or cold and those who need motivation in becoming active. classes are led by a certified instructor.


10/0/2010       Thistle & Pine Celtic Fiddle and Bagpipe lessons  

Contact: Teresa Time:
E-mail: Location: Thistle & Pine
Telephone: 724-397-2442 Address: 7570 Rt 119
Website: www.thistleandpine.com   Marion Center PA 15759
Thistle & Pine is hosting Celtic Fiddle and Bagpipe lessons. 6 pm Beginners Bagpipe lessons -you first learn on a Chanter- call for details. 6:30 pm Celtic Fiddle - this group you have to have a little knowledge with the violin. 8 pm. - Beginning Celtic Fiddle - this group you are learning from scratch; may or may not read music. For further questions please call Teresa at 724-397-2442 or Terry at 724-465-2975 and leave a message with your name and phone number.

10/0/2010       Strongstown Community Market  

Contact: Time: 4pm - 7pm Every Thursday
E-mail: Location: Strongstown Historical Building
Telephone: 814-243-0289 Address: State Route 422
Website:   Strongstown PA
Fresh Produce, Baked Goods and more. Come and see for yourself!

10/0/2010       Indiana Area Celebrate Recovery and Harvest Anglican Church  

Contact: Pastor Harold Hicks Time: 6:15 pm Every Thursday
E-mail: Location: United Methodist Church
Telephone: 724-599-6699 Address: 12 South Main Street
Website:   Homer City PA 15748
Every Thursday evening at 6:15 PM located at the Homer City United Methodist Church, 12 South Main Street, Homer City. Recovery ministry based on Biblical principles of healing through a Christ-Centered 12 step program. Open to all recovering from hurts, hang-ups and habits. The evening begins with a light meal, Worship service, education and share groups. Come and see! Celebrate Recovery provides a safe place for individuals to begin their journey of breaking out from their bondage and into God’s grace. Recovery is open to all. Contact Pastor Harold Hicks at 724-599-6699 or PastorHAF@gmail.com. A joint program of Harvest Anglican Church and Homer City United Methodist Church.

10/1/2010       Smicksburg Community Fall Festival  

10/01/10 - 10/03/10
Contact: Time:
E-mail: Location:
Telephone: 814-257-0192 Address:
Website:   Smicksburg PA
Enjoy Amish simplicity during the change of seasons. www.smicksburg.net 814-257-0192

10/2/2010       Yarnick's Farm Haunted Fun & Pumpkins  

10/02/10 - 10/03/10
Contact: Time:
E-mail: Location: Yarnicks Farm
Telephone: 724-349-3904 Address: 155 Thomas Covered Bridge Road
Website: www.yarnicksfarm.com   Indiana PA 15701
Beware! The haunted hollow is truly a haunting experience. Come out if you dare for lots of scary, spooky, thrills & chills. Journey through our maze and haunted house or just sit by our bonfire and enjoy some hot chocolate with friends and family! www.yarnicksfarm.com

10/2/2010       Reeger's Farm Pumpkin Festival  

Contact: Time:
E-mail: reegersfarm@gmail.com Location: Reegers Farm
Telephone: 724-463-0440 Address: 755 Laurel Road
Website: www.reegersfarm.com   Shelocta PA 15774
Pick out your favorite pumpkin and enjoy all the fun activities for the entire family! www.reegersfarm.com 724-463-0440

10/2/2010       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.

10/2/2010       Walnut Hill Winery - Music & Wine - Top Cats  

Contact: Time: 5pm-9pm
E-mail: Location: Walnut Hill Winery
Telephone: 724 459-0132 Address: 638 Turner Drive
Website:   Blairsville PA
PLEASE remember to bring comfortable chairs and a picnic. Come enjoy the bon fire too!

10/2/2010       Celtic Festival  

Contact: Teresa Perry Time: 10am to 5pm
E-mail: Location: Thistle & Pine
Telephone: 724-397-2442 Address: 7570 Route 119
Website:   Marion Center PA 15759
We are having our Celtic Festival in the fall (first Sat. in Oct.) The St. Andrew's Society of Pgh are hosting the British Car Show. There will be live bagpiping and the celtic fiddle! Please don't miss our "Best Legs in a kilt contest" We have an Irish band coming in from Philadelphia area called "Whiskey Folk" Harpist - Mary Lieb will be here in the morning with her lovely playing. Free Gaelic Workshop in the morning and the afternoon. Learn a wee bit of gaelic to impress your friends! Celtic Spirit Highland Dancers will be performing throughout the day. Time for fun shopping and great food available. Portapotty available on grounds. Bring your own lawn chair and stay awhile! Rain or shine call 724-397-2442 for more info or visit www.thistleandpine.com

10/3/2010       Orienteering at Boyce Park (Plum)  

Contact: Time: Registration and starting 11:00am - 2:00pm
E-mail: jlwolfe@atlanticbb.net Location: Boyce Park
Telephone: 814-255-6606 Address:
Website: www.wpoc.org   Plum
Come practice using a map and compass to find your way around some of our local parks. Instruction provided for novices. Registration and starting 11 am to 2 pm. Courses for beginners through expert-level orienteers. Map fee of $5. Open to anyone age 10 and up who is physically capable of walking through the woods, individuals or groups. Go to www.wpoc.org for more information or driving directions; or call 814 255-6606.

10/3/2010       Allegheny Highlands - Sports Car Club of America  

Contact: Time:
E-mail: Location: WyoTech Blairsville
Telephone: Address: 500 Innovation Drive
Website: www.ah-scca-org   Blairsville
Allegheny Highlands – Sports Car Club of America All events are currently held at the WyoTach Blairsville Campus 500 Innovation Drive, Blairsville PA 15717 Sunday, October 03 Event 12 Sunday, October 24 Event 13 Cost is $25 for SCCA members and $35 for non-members. Members MUST have their card present for discount. All competitors MUST have their driver’s license to participate. Registration & Tech: 8am to 9:30am Novice Meeting & Walk-Through 9:30am to 9:45am Mandatory Driver’s Meeting 9:45am First car off: 10:00am For the most up to date information, visit www.ah-scca.org

10/6/2010       Indiana County Farmers Market  

Contact: Time: 4pm to 6pm Wed
E-mail: Location: Indiana
Telephone: 724-471-4751 ext 5 Address: Church & 8th Streets
Website:   Indiana PA 15701
Starting June 05 til October 6 on Wednesdays and Saturdays only! Fresh local fruits and vegetables, baked goods,dairy products, handmade soaps and samples. FMNP accepted by participating vendors: Live Music, Local Chefs and Community booths Wednesdays 4-6pm

10/7/2010       Blairsville Farmers Market  

Contact: Time: 4pm to 6pm
E-mail: Location: On W. Market St. (Between Walnut & Spring Streets)
Telephone: 724-459-8588 Address:
Website:   Blairsville PA 15717
Now til Oct 7 every Thursday!Fresh local fruits and vegetables, baked goods, dairy products, handmade soaps and samples.

10/8/2010       Lovin Downtown Every Second  

Contact: Time:
E-mail: diinc@downtownindiana.org Location: Downtown Indiana
Telephone: 724-463-6110 Address: 946 Philaadelphia Street
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

10/9/2010       IUP Homecoming Parade  

Contact: Rick Kutz Time: 10:00 am
E-mail: Location:
Telephone: 724-357-1264 Address:
Website:   Indiana PA 15701
Our parade theme this year will be "Cartoons Remembered." Following the parade the IUP Marching Band will perform at Oak Grove where the homecoming festival will be taking place. Come out and enjoy all the fun leading up to the big game!

10/9/2010       Yarnick's Farm Haunted Fun & Pumpkins  

10/09/10 - 10/10/10
Contact: Time:
E-mail: yarnicksfarm@hotmail.com Location: Yarnicks Farm
Telephone: 724-349-3904 Address: 155 Thomas Covered Bridge Road
Website: www.yarnicksfarm.com   Indiana PA 15701
Beware! The haunted hollow is truly a haunting experience. Come out if you dare for lots of scary, spooky, thrills & chills. Journey through our maze and haunted house or just sit by our bonfire and enjoy some hot chocolate with friends and family! www.yarnicksfarm.com

10/9/2010       Reeger's Farm Pumpkin Festival  

Contact: Time:
E-mail: reegersfarm@gmail.com Location: Reegers Farm
Telephone: 724-463-0440 Address: 755 Laurel Road
Website: www.reegersfarm.com   Shelocta PA 15774
Pick out your favorite pumpkin and enjoy all the fun activities for the entire family! www.reegersfarm.com 724-463-0440

10/9/2010       Walnut Hill Winery - Music & Wine-Me & Mrs. Jones  

Contact: Time: 5pm-9pm
E-mail: Location: Walnut Hill Winery
Telephone: 724 459-0132 Address: 638 Turner Drive
Website:   Blairsville PA
PLEASE remember to bring comfortable chairs and a picnic. Come enjoy the bon fire too!

10/10/10       Fall Foliage by Boat  

Contact: Time: 2:00pm
E-mail: yellowcreeksp@state.pa.us Location: Yellow Creek State Park Boat Rental Building
Telephone: 724-357-7913 Address: 170 Route 259 Hwy
Website: http://www.visitpaparks.com/parks/yellowcreek.aspx   Penn Run PA 15765
Mike Shaffer - Spend the afternoon on a leisurely tour of the spectacular fall scenery around Yellow Creek.

10/16/2010       Yarnick's Farm Haunted Fun & Pumpkins  

10/16/10 - 10/17/10
Contact: Time:
E-mail: yarnicksfarm@hotmail.com Location: Yarnicks Farm
Telephone: 724-349-3904 Address: 155 Thomas Covered Bridge Road
Website: www.yarnicksfarm.com   Indiana PA 15701
Beware! The haunted hollow is truly a haunting experience. Come out if you dare for lots of scary, spooky, thrills & chills. Journey through our maze and haunted house or just sit by our bonfire and enjoy some hot chocolate with friends and family! www.yarnicksfarm.com

10/16/2010       Potter's Tour  

10/16/10 - 10/17/10
Contact: Rita Nichols Time:
E-mail: potter@windblownstudio.com Location: Indiana County
Telephone: 724-286-9555 Address:
Website: www.potterstour.com   Indiana PA 15701
Take a self-guided tour of potters in the region. (various locations) www.potterstour.com 724-286-9555

10/16/2010       Walnut Hill Winery - Music & Wine - Bruce Katz  

Contact: Time: 5pm-9pm
E-mail: Location: Walnut Hill Winery
Telephone: 724 459-0132 Address: 638 Turner Drive
Website:   Blairsville PA
PLEASE remember to bring comfortable chairs and a picnic. Come enjoy the bon fire too!

10/17/2010       It's For The Birds  

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
Mike Shaffer - Join Mike Shaffer, Park Naturalist at Yellow Creek State Park, & Margaret Higbee, member of the Todd Bird Club, to learn all about feeding wild birds. Feeding birds can be a wonderful hobby and winter time activity. If you don’t have a bird feeder you may build one following the presentation. Pre-registrations required. Construction cost or each feeder is $20. Only if you plan on building a bird feeder ($20.00 fee).

10/20/2010       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

10/21/2010       Safety Awareness For Everyone  

Contact: Arc of Indiana County Time: 8:30am - 3:30pm
E-mail: Location: Rustic Lodge
Telephone: 724-349-8230 Address: 2199 Oakland Avenue
Website: www.arcindiana.org   Indiana PA 15701
This workshop is for Everyone! Find out information on Safety Prevention, Education and Intervention! Guest Speakers will be Darla Stuart, Executive Director of The Arc of Aurora Colorado. (Nationally recognized advocate for crime victims with disabilities)Chris Anderson, Indiana County Emergency Management Agency. Don Palmer, Indiana Boro Emergency Management Agency. Who Should Attend? People with disabilities, Families/caregivers, Law enforcement, Media, Legislators, Emergency Management Agency and Coordinators, Educators, IUP students & staff, 1st Resoponders, Police, Direct Support Staff, Chamber of Commerce members, Medical/Health Care Personnel, Fire Fighters, Faith Based Organizations, Retailers, Businesses/manufacturers, Parks & Recreation, Municipal & County Personnel, Emergency Medical Services, Agencies & Providers and Clubs & Organizations Lunch will be provided at no cost. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED (LIMITED SEATING) To Register contact The Arc of Indiana County 724-349-8230 or btelth@arcindiana.org or www.arcindiana.org Once you have registered you can let arc know if you need accommodations.

10/22/2010       The Rocky Horror Show - The Indiana Players  

Oct 22,23,24,29,30, & 31
Contact: Time: Fri & Sat 7:30p/Sun 2:30p
E-mail: Location: Philadelphia Street Playhouse
Telephone: 724-464-0725 Address: 725 Philadelphia Street
Website: www.indianaplayers.com   Indiana PA 15701
Just in time for Halloween...the Timewarp will begin. A straight-laced couple runs into some very strange characters when, on a dark and stormy night, their car blows a tire near an eerie castle in the middle of the woods. This cult classic features cross-dressing vampires, transsexual aliens, and a whole lot of rock 'n' roll. Surprises abound around every corner, and you won't believe what's hidden in the freezer. BUT BE WARNED, this musical contains adult language and mature themes. Viewer discretion is strongly advised!

10/23/2010       Halloween Stories Around the Campfire  

Contact: Time: 7:00pm
E-mail: yellowcreeksp@state.pa.us Location: Yellow Creek State Park Beach Area
Telephone: 724-357-7913 Address: 170 Route 259 Hwy
Website: http://www.visitpaparks.com/parks/yellowcreek.aspx   Penn Run PA 15765
Kate Geiger & Tom Harris - Have fun listening to Halloween Stories around the campfire. Following the stories, participants will toast marshmallows and make s'mores.

10/23/2010       Yarnick's Farm Haunted Fun & Pumpkins  

10/23/10 - 10/24/10
Contact: Time:
E-mail: yarnicksfarm@hotmail.com Location: Yarnicks Farm
Telephone: 724-349-3904 Address: 155 Thomas Covered Bridge Road
Website: www.yarnicksfarm.com   Indiana PA 15701
Beware! The haunted hollow is truly a haunting experience. Come out if you dare for lots of scary, spooky, thrills & chills. Journey through our maze and haunted house or just sit by our bonfire and enjoy some hot chocolate with friends and family! www.yarnicksfarm.com

10/24/2010       Longaberger Basket Bash  

Contact: Time:
E-mail: Location: Downtown Indiana
Telephone: 724-463-6110 Address:
Website:  
Details to follow. For more information call 724 463-6110

10/24/2010       Allegheny Highlands - Sports Car Club of America  

Contact: Time:
E-mail: Location: WyoTech Blairsville
Telephone: Address: 500 Innovation Drive
Website:   Blairsville
Allegheny Highlands – Sports Car Club of America All events are currently held at the WyoTach Blairsville Campus 500 Innovation Drive, Blairsville PA 15717 Sunday, October 03 Event 12 Sunday, October 24 Event 13 Cost is $25 for SCCA members and $35 for non-members. Members MUST have their card present for discount. All competitors MUST have their driver’s license to participate. Registration & Tech: 8am to 9:30am Novice Meeting & Walk-Through 9:30am to 9:45am Mandatory Driver’s Meeting 9:45am First car off: 10:00am For the most up to date information, visit www.ah-scca.org

10/25/2010       Indiana Halloween Parade (Kiwanis)  

Contact: Time: 6:30 pm
E-mail: Location:
Telephone: 724-465-7509 Address:
Website: www.kiwanisclubindianapa.org   Indiana PA 15701
Come in your favorite costume and enjoy the evening. Participants should arrive early for judging which will take place at 5th and Philadelphia Streets.

10/30/2010       Yarnick's Farm Haunted Fun & Pumpkins  

10/30/10 - 10/31/10
Contact: Time:
E-mail: yarnicksfarm@hotmail.com Location: Yarnicks Farm
Telephone: 724-349-3904 Address: 155 Thomas Covered Bridge Road
Website: www.yarnicksfarm.com   Indiana PA 15701
Beware! The haunted hollow is truly a haunting experience. Come out if you dare for lots of scary, spooky, thrills & chills. Journey through our maze and haunted house or just sit by our bonfire and enjoy some hot chocolate with friends and family! www.yarnicksfarm.com

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.


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