Events
800-624-7802 or 814-726-1222
Events
August 2010
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The Ruff Acres Road Show
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Chapman State Park Programming-Nature Scavenger Hunt
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Joanne Oviatte/Oil Painting Sculptures
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WWII Re-enactment Tidioute Bridge
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University of Pittsburgh at Bradford-Mike Idland's Goalkeeper Soccer Clinic
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YMCA Tango Adventure Race
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Marienville Ranger District of the ANF Program-Track and Trail Rescue Demonstration
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Chapman State Park Programming-Animal Traces
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Kwik Fill Kinzua Classic Bike Race
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Chapman State Park Programming-Worship Service
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Warren County Fair
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Photography Club-Jamestown Audubon Society
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Chapman State Park Programming-Wandering Naturalist: Bird Kites
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Little Explorers/Nature Detectives-Jamestown Audubon Society
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Marienville Ranger District of the ANF Program-Smokey Bear "Fire Prevention"
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Chapman State Park Programming-Geocaching 101
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University of Pittsburgh at Bradford-Farmer's Market at the Old City Hall
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Cafe' 905 Jam Band-Wilder Museum
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Chapman State Park Programming-Paddle-caching!
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A "maizing" Corn Festival 5th Annual-Youngsville PA
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CCC Statue Ceremony and Allegheny Picnic/CCC Reunion
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Blast on the Brokenstraw! Motorcycle Cruise-In
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Warren County, PA. Traveling Family Movie Night
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Chapman State Park Programming-Summer's End Eco Sand Sculpture Competition
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Marienville Ranger District of the ANF Program-Birds of Prey "Flying Higher"
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The Warren County Open Golf
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Kinzua Heritage Arts & Music Festival
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Chapman State Park Programming-Fish Prints
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Cook Forest State Park Program-Spotting PA's Elusive white-tail Deer
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Monarch Butterfly Home-Jamestown Audubon Society
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Marienville Ranger District of the ANF Program-Wildlife of the Allegheny
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Marienville Ranger District of the ANF Program-Hike to Hector Falls
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Chapman State Park Programming-Volunteer Day at Chapman
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Cook Forest State Program-Cooksburg Petroglyphs
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Cook Forest State Program-Petroglyphs of the Middle Allegheny Valley
Details
Aug. 1: The Ruff Acres Road Show, Ruff Acres Fine Arts & Antiques, 600 North Main Avenue, Russell PA, 1PM - 3 PM. Bring one or two antique items for appraisal by our appraisers. 814-688-3515
kt@ruffacresantiques.com www.ruffacresantiques.comAug. 4: Chapman State Park Programming-Nature Scavenger Hunt.
Time: 10 AM - 11:30 AM
Do you like Scavenger hunts? Meet at the amphitheater to go on a nature scavenger hunt with the naturalist. We will learn about the plants and animals of Chapman as we go on a short hike. Prizes will be awarded to the children who complete their lists!
A Buffet for the birds.
Time: 1 PM - 2:30 PM
Discover the many different kinds of beaks that birds have and what special advantages they provide. Find out what foods birds like to eat and actuall try out their eating techniques at several learning stations! Meet the park naturalist at the Environmental Learning Center.
Chapman State Park, 4790 Chapman Dam Road, Clarendon, PA 16313 Contact Jen Park, EES at 814-723-0250.
6-September 3: Joanne Oviatte/Oil Painting Sculptures, "Breaking Out". Opening Ceremony is August 6, 6 PM - 8 PM.
Exhibition Hours:
Wednesday - Saturday 11 AM - 5 PM
Sunday 2-5 PM
Evening Hours;
Thursday 7 - 9 PM
Closed Monday and Tuesday
Crary Art Gallery, 511 Market Street, Warren PA. 814-723-4523
Aug. 6-8: WWII Re-enactment Tidioute Bridge, located along the Allegheny River at Tidioute and Limestone Township PA, set up the 6th, war on 7th at 3 PM, and take down camp on the 8th, Battle of Ludendorff Bridge. Watch U.S. Soldiers defeat the German Army, capture the bridge and blow it up using pyrotechnics. Tidioute PA. 814-484-7424
tboro@verizon.net http://tidioutepa.com7: YMCA Tango Adventure Race, Warren YMCA-212 Lexington Ave, Warren PA, 7 pm, run, bike, swim, orienteer, canoe events. 814-726-0110
chris@warrenymca.org www.warrenymca.orgAug. 6-8: University of Pittsburgh at Bradford-Mike Idland's Goalkeeper Soccer Clinic
A three-day clinic for middle and high-school goalkeepers will be held at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford's Kessel Athletic Complex. Training includes shot stoppping, crosses, breakaways, footwork, and distribution.
Cost: $200
For more information, contact Idland at 814-362-5062
Email: mei6@pitt.edu
7: YMCA Tango Adventure Race, Warren YMCA-212 Lexington Ave, Warren PA, 7 pm, run, bike, swim, orienteer, canoe events. 814-726-0110
chris@warrenymca.org www.warrenymca.orgAug. 7: Marienville Ranger District of the ANF Program-Track and Trail Rescue Demonstration, location to be announced. Presenters from the Track and Trail Team Members at 2 PM and 6 PM. For further info call the Marienville Ranger District of the Allegheny National Forest at 814-927-6628. Participants are encouraged to call ahead to verify times and locations, and for specifics about the level of difficulty and what to bring on the hikes, canoe trips, or auto tours.
Aug. 7: Chapman State Park Programming-Animals Traces
Time: 10 AM - 12:00 PM
Have you ever found an animal track you wished you could identify? Have you ever seen scat along a trail and wondered what animal had been there? Come to the amphitheater and learn how to ID and cast tracks. We will make a plaster casting or a track to paint and take home. We will also learn how to ID animal scats and find out what different animal eats!
Chapman Canoe Tour
Time: 2 PM - 4 PM
Come to the Mooring Area by by the Warming Hut for a short lesson on basic boating safety and then take a canoe tour on the lake and West Branch of the Tionesta Creek. We will learn about the plantsand animals of Chapman as well as the history of the area. Pre-registration is REQUIRED as canoes are limited. You may bring your own canoe or kayak but you must still register. Registration can be made by calling th park office at 814-723-0250 by Thursday 8/6/10
Chapman State Park, 4790 Chapman Dam Road, Clarendon, PA 16313 Contact Jen Park, EES at 814-723-0250.
Aug. 8: Kwik Fill Kinzua Classic Bike Race, Kinzua Beach, Near Warren PA, Clarendon PA, Registration open at 7:30 am, race begins at 9 am. $25 preregistration, $30 after 7/25. The Kwik-Fill Kinzua Classic is a bike race around the scenic Kinzua, Pennsylvania area in the Allegheny National Forest. Compete for cash prizes in our Elite Race, a challenging 60 mile double loop, or ride for fun and recognition in our 30 mile Citizen Races. Ian Eastman 814-723-1330
ieastman@kinzuaclassic.com www.kinzuaclassic.comAug. 8: Chapman State Park Programming-Worship Sercive at Amphitheater
Time: 10 AM
Chapman State Park, 4790 Chapman Dam Road, Clarendon, PA 16313 Contact Jen Park, EES at 814-723-0250.
10-14: Warren County Fair, located at the Warren County Fairgrounds, Pittsfield PA,
www.warrencountyfair.netAug. 12: Photography Club, Jamestown Audubon Society, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, NY. 6:30pm- 9 pm. Business meeting and program begins at 7pm. For more information contact Dee Marlinski 716-569-2345.
info@jamestownaudubon.org www.jamestownaudubon.orgAug. 13: Chapman State Park Programming-Wandering Naturalist: Bird Kites
Time: 4:30 PM - 6 PM
Meet the naturalist at the Beach Concession building to discover what kids of unique adaptations birds haave and make your own kite!
Double Feature Movie Night: PA's Wild Garden and PA's Forgotten Giants.
Time: 8:30 PM - 10 PM
Meet at the amphitheater to learn about the DCNR's iConserve program and stay for two 30-minute movies about the amazing plant diversity and old growth forests of PA. In case of rain, meet at pavilion #4. All moviegoers will receive a FREE packet of native wildflower seeds and native plant information guides.
Chapman State Park, 4790 Chapman Dam Road, Clarendon, PA 16313 Contact Jen Park, EES at 814-723-0250.
Aug. 14: Little Explorers/Nature Detectives, Jamestown Audubon Society, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, NY, 10 am-noon, $5 for members $7 for non-members. Children aged 3 to 8 attend with a favorite grownup to learn about the natural world. Reservations required. For more information contact Dee Marlinski 716-569-2345.
info@jamestownaudubon.org www.jamestownaudubon.orgAug. 14: Marienville Ranger District of the ANF Program-Smokey Bear "Fire Prevention"
Location: Loleta Campground, Twin Lakes Campground
Presenter: Lindsay Champion
Times: 11 AM at Loleta and 1:30 PM at Twin Lakes
For further info call the Marienville Ranger District of the Allegheny National Forest at 814-927-6628. Participants are encouraged to call ahead to verify times and locations, and for specifics about the level of difficulty and what to bring on the hikes, canoe trips, or auto tours.
Aug. 14: Chapman State Park Programming-Geocaching 101
Time: 11:00 AM- 1:00 PM
Meet at the Amphitheater to learn how to use a GPS unit. We will find out what a geocache is, go on a hike, and search for several caches and treasure! There will be a small prize waiting in the final cache for all participants.
Relax with Rover
Time: 3 PM - 4:30 PM
Bring your dog to Parking lot #1 and go on an easy hike with the naturalist around the park. We will stop at several points of interest along the way and will end at the lake for a drink for our furry friends. Dogs must be well-behaved with other dogs and people, remain leashed at all times, have a current license, and must be up to date with vaccinations.
Chapman State Park, 4790 Chapman Dam Road, Clarendon, PA 16313 Contact Jen Park, EES at 814-723-0250.
Aug. 14 & 28: University of Pittsburgh at Bradford-Farmer's market at the Old City Hall parking lot on Boylston Street in Downtown Bradford.
Time: 8 AM - NOON
The market is co-sponsored by the Center for Rural Health Practice at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford and the Bradford Downtown Bradford Business District Authority and features naturally grown produce from Canticle Farm in Allegheny, NY.
18: Cafe' 905 Jam Band, 51 Erie Avenue, Irvine PA. Front Lawn, weather permitting. 7 - 9 PM. Bring a chair or blanket. FREE. Enjoy great acoustic music. Old time, folk, celtic, and more. If your musically inclined, bring an instrument to play with the band! For more information call 814-563-7773 or 814-723-1795. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be held in the conference room.
Aug. 20-22: A "maizing" Corn Festival 5th Annual, Youngsville PA. Help celebrate everything corn-y. Friday 6pm-10pm, Saturday 9 am-10 pm, Sunday 10 am-3 pm. Parade, food, crafts, entertainment, corn-eating contests, turkey-calling contest, classic car cruise-in, motorcycle cruise-in. Cathy Brown 814-563-7192
thegalley@madbbs.com www.youngsvillepa.orgAug. 20: CCC Statue Ceremony and Allegheny Picnic/CCC Reunion, Statue Ceremony held at the Warren County Visitors Bureau, Warren PA. 10:00 AM. Picnic directly after the ceremony at the Defrees Pavilion at Bett's Park in Warren. Wreath Dedication to the Allegheny River preceding the picnic at the Park. CCC veterans, their families and friends are invited to attend. Edwin Atwood at (814)726-2774
ek.atwood@verizon.netAug. 20: Chapman State Park Programming-Paddle-caching
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Bring your canoe or kayak and GPS unit to the Mooring Area by the Warming Hut to try out a new hybrid sport. A limited number of GPS units are available to borrow, so please mention if you need one when you regster. We will go over basics for how to use GPS units and what geocaching is, and then we'll paddle around the lake in search of hidden caches. Pre-registration is required as canoes are limited. You may bring your own canoe or kayak but you must still register. Registrations can be made by calling the park office by August 19.
Moonlight Meteor Shower Paddle
Time: 9 PM - 11 PM
Come paddle Chapman Lake and the west brach of the Tionesta Creek by moonlight. Do you think you can spot meteors from the Perseid meteor shower? Come and learn about the park and its critters. We will also startgaze using binoculars wwhich will be provided on a first come first served basis (or bring your own). Please call the park office to pre-regsiter by Thursday August 12 as park canoes are limited. You are welcome to bring your own canoe or kayak but you must still register! Meet at the warming hut in the mooring area parking lot.
Chapman State Park, 4790 Chapman Dam Road, Clarendon, PA 16313 Contact Jen Park, EES at 814-723-0250.
Aug. 21: Warren County, PA. Traveling Family Movie Night. Warren County Visitors Bureau and Council on Tourism is showing a movie on an inflatable 12 X12 screen at various locations in Warren County for you and your family. Movie will be "Star Wars Episode IV" and starting around dusk after the Cornfest in Youngsville, PA. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and relax and enjoy the show! Sponsored by Aarons Rent to Own. Contact Warren County Visitors Bureau at 814-726-1222 or Council on Tourism at 814-723-3050
Aug. 21: Blast on the Brokenstraw! Motorcycle Cruise-In, parade line up-Division Street, Youngsville PA, 8 AM - 1 PM - registration 8 AM - 3 PM. We are looking for the most beautiful bike in Warren County. Cruise in to Youngsville and spend the day with us. Ride in Youngsville's 5th annual amazing corn festival parade. Immediately following the parade park your bikes and celebrate all things corny. For cruise-in info contact Terry Kelley 814-484-7000
Aug. 21: Marienville Ranger District of the ANF Program-Birds of Prey "Flying Higher"
Location: August 21-Marienville Area Community Association
Location: August 22-Tionesta at 2 PM, Twin Lakes Campground at 5 PM, Cook Forest at 8 PM
Presenter: Jo Santiago
For further info call the Marienville Ranger District of the Allegheny National Forest at 814-927-6628. Participants are encouraged to call ahead to verify times and locations, and for specifics about the level of difficulty and what to bring on the hikes, canoe trips, or auto tours.
Aug. 21: Chapman State Park Programming-Summer's End-Eco Sand Sculpture Competition
Time: 12:00 PM - 2 PM
Are you up to the challenge? Come out to the beach to learn about ecosystems and enter a nature-themed sand sculpture in the competion. Small prizes and certificates will be awarded to winners. Please bring your own sand equiptment.
Bike with the Naturalist
Time: 3:30 PM - 5 PM
Bring your bike and helmet and join the naturalist for a leisurely ride around Chapman. We will make stops as we go along to talk about points of interest in the park. Children 12 and under are required to wear a helmet. Meet at Parking Lot #4.
Chapman State Park, 4790 Chapman Dam Road, Clarendon, PA 16313 Contact Jen Park, EES at 814-723-0250.
Aug. 27-29: The Warren County Open-Golf . Three Courses in Three Days. Friday August 27 th: Best Ball at Jackson Valley call 814-484-7803 or a tee time
Saturday August 28 th: Scramble at Cable Hollow 8 AM shotgun
Sunday August 29 th: Best Ball at Blueberry Hill 8 AM shotgun
$300 per Team of Two
-3 rounds of golf and carts
-two lunches
-Sunday Dinner and Awards Banquet at Blueberry Hill
~Tournament will be flighted, and all golfers will need to provide an established handicap
~Cash Prizes will be based on number of entrants
~For more information: Contact John Papalia 814-723-3050
Aug. 27-29: Kinzua Heritage Arts & Music Festival, located at the Heritage Festival Grounds, Fox Hill Road, Russell PA, Fri-Sat 10 am-7 pm Sun 10 am- 5 pm, Adults $5 and senoirs 65 and over $3. Artisans and crafts from the 1700's - 1800's, Native American, Bluegrass, and Folk Music; Storytelling, Historical Information, and Food Vendors. 814-575-8257
www.kinzuaheritage.comAug. 27: Chapman State Park Programming-Fish Prints
Time: 4:30 PM - 6 PM
Learn the basic anatomy of a fish and make a really unique piece of art to take home. Feel free to bring a blank t-shirt and print it with a one-of-kind fish design. designed by you! This program is for ages 4-12. You are welcome to bring a plain t-shirt to make prints on, too. Meet at the Environmental Learning Center.
Creatures of the Night Hike
Time: 8:30 PM - 10 PM
Meet the Naturalist at the Environmental Learning Center for this nifty night hike and search and call for nocturnal critters. Bring a headlamp or a flashlight.
Chapman State Park, 4790 Chapman Dam Road, Clarendon, PA 16313 Contact Jen Park, EES at 814-723-0250.
Aug. 27: Cook Forest State Park Program-Spotting PA's Elusive White-tail Deer
Location: Cook Forest State Park
Time: 7:30 PM
Please bring your spotlights and meet at the Log Cabin Inn Environmental Learning Classroom for an evening driving tour as we car-poo; to Cook Forest's white-tail hotspots. Come learn about the natural history of our Commonwealth's state mammal, as we cruise the park searching for this elusive animal (2 hours).
Aug. 28: Monarch Butterfly Home, Jamestown Audubon Society, Jamestown NY, 10 am-4 pm, Keep your eyes and ears open for news about this event which gets bigger and better each year! Dee Marlinski 716-569-2345
info@jamestownaudubon.org www.jamestownaudubon.orgAug. 28: Marienville Ranger District of the ANF Program-Wildlife of the Allegheny
Location: Twin Lakes Campground (8 miles south of Kane, PA on State Route 321)
Presenter: Herb Clevenger
Times: 10 AM, 11 AM, 12 NOON, 1 PM and 2 PM
For further info call the Marienville Ranger District of the Allegheny National Forest at 814-927-6628. Participants are encouraged to call ahead to verify times and locations, and for specifics about the level of difficulty and what to bring on the hikes, canoe trips, or auto tours.
Aug. 28: Marienville Ranger District of the ANF Program-Hike to Hector Falls
Location: Ludlow Area, follow FR 133 south of Ludlow one mile. Follow FR 258 approximately 2 miles to the closed gate. Do not block the gate when parking. Bring hiking shoes, whistles, water, lunch, binoculars, or other items you may require for hiking.
Presenter: Lindsay Champion
Times: 9:30 AM and 12:30 PM
For further info call the Marienville Ranger District of the Allegheny National Forest at 814-927-6628. Participants are encouraged to call ahead to verify times and locations, and for specifics about the level of difficulty and what to bring on the hikes, canoe trips, or auto tours.
Aug. 28: Chapman State Park Programming-Volunteer Day at Chapman
Time: 11:00 AM - 3 PM
Come out to the park for our monthly volunteer event and help keep the park a beautiful place for everyone to enjoy. Projects will include trail maintenance, tree pruning, litter pickup, and more. There will be 2 sessions: 11 AM - 12:30 PM and 1:15 PM - 3 PM. You may attend one session or both. Please bring a bagged lunch and water. Registration is not required but is reccommended. You can regsiter by calling the park office. Meet at the Environmental Learning Center.
Chapman State Park, 4790 Chapman Dam Road, Clarendon, PA 16313 Contact Jen Park, EES at 814-723-0250.
Aug. 28: Cook Forest State Park Program-Cooksburg Petroglyphs
Location: Cook Forest State Park
Time: 3:00 PM
Please meet at the Park Office to take a challenging hike to view historic petroglyphs that were carved by the Indians centuries ago. Come help us as we attempt to possibly identify more petroglyphs in the area). This is a very challenging hike in slippery, wet, and steep terrain. Small children and those with physical ailments are encouraged not to attend. (2 hours)
Aug. 28: Cook Forest State Park Program-Petroglyphs of the Middle Allegheny Valley
Location: Cook Forest State Park
Time: 8:30 PM
Ken Burkett, Excutive Director of the Jefferson County Historical Society, will present a slide program of his recent work on American Indian petroglyph sites located in Venango and Clarion counties. In addition to discussing the various petroglyph forms and location settings, he will present recent theories on their origin, cultural affiliations, and overall relationship to other rock art sites in the Upper Ohio Valley. Program will be held at the Ridge Camp Park Amphitheater. Please bring your chairs and blankets. (1 hour)