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AUGUST
1-3rd: Struthers Library Theatre Film Festival - Located at Struthers Library Theatre in Warren, PA. Hours & Admission TBA. Call 814-723-7231 or email admin@strutherslibrarytheatre.com
2nd: Bob Swanson Memorial 5K Run, 2 Mile Walk & 1 Mile Fun Run - Located in Mt. Jewett, PA at 9am. Call 814-778-5940 or email kirbyp@verizon.net
2nd: Erick McGarvey Memorial 5K Race - Located in Reynoldsville, PA at 9am. Call 814-653-9483.
2nd: Explore The Night Sky- 9:30pm to 11:00pm - Chapman State Park - Join Tom Traub, Project Director for the Martz Observatory, and learn the essentials of stargazing. We'll be trying out the park's telescope to discover where and when to look for meteor showers, planets and deep sky objects. If you have a telescope fathering dust, bring it out and get some tips on using it from an expert. If conditions are not right for viewing, there will be an alternate program employing a radio telescope to detect microwaves. Meet the park naturalist at the Environmental Classroom. Remember to bring a jacket and flashlight; you may bring a late night snack to share. This program is appropriate for all ages than can stay up late. For more information contact 814-723-0250
3rd: Let's Fly A Kite - 2pm to 3pm - Chapman State Park - Learn an easy way to make a kite from everyday, inexpensive items and decorate it with an original design. If the wind cooperates, we will try them out and fill the sky with color. Meet the park naturalist at the Environmental Learning Center. This program is appropriate for all ages. For more information contact 814-723-0250
5-9th: Warren County Fair  www.warrencountyfair.net or email information@warrencountyfair.net
6th: American Cancer Society Men's Golf Championship - Located at the Conewango Valley Country Club.
9th: Youth Field Day - Located on Rt. 6 between Galeton and Coudersport. 10th annual, held for kids 10 to 14, learning: canoeing, fly tying, fly casting, trapping, shooting, wildlife identification, archery, orientation. This is a free event. Registration is required. Call 814-435-2652 or visit www.lumbermuseum.org or email pberberich@state.pa.us
9th: Puppet Play: The Tale of the Northern Flying Squirrel - 11am to 2pm - Chapman State Park - Find out more about the northern flying squirrel by acting out their story with hand puppets. Discover why the northern flying squirrel is now endangered in Pennsylvania and what we can do to help it survive. Meet the park naturalist at the Environmental Learning Center. This program is for children ages 4 to 12. For more information contact 814-723-0250
9th: Edible Plants Talk and Walk - 2pm to 3pm - Chapman State Park - Discover some of the local plants that are both safe and nutritious to eat and drink. We'll taste a few wild recipes and then take a short walk to identify Chapman's edible plants. Meet the park naturalist at the Environmental Learning Center. This program is appropriate for all ages. For more information contact 814-723-0250-
9th: Lee Foster Memorial 5K - Located in St. Marys, PA at 9am. Call 814-776-1528 or email w_fernan@hotmail.com
9-17th: Tionesta Indian Festival - Downtown Tionesta. Annual celebration of Tionesta's Indian heritage. Events for the entire family. Fireworks and parade on Saturday the 16th. Car show on the 17th. Carnival begins on Wednesday. Free admission. Call 814-755-3531 or visit www.forestcounty.com or email foresthardware@verizon.net
10th: Ruff Acres Antiques Family Picnic - Located at Ruff Acres Antiques in Russell, PA from 1-5pm. Celebrating our first year anniversary. Our thank you to our #1 priority, our customers. Call 814-688-3515.
15th: Warren Festival of the Arts - Located at the Library Theatre at 7:30pm. Call 814-723-7231 or email admin@strutherlibrarytheatre.com
16th: David Hutton memorial 5K Run & 2 Mile Walk - Located in Emporium, PA at 9am. Call 814-486-1508 or email nln114@hotmail.com
16th: Children's Summer Movie Series - Located at Struthers Library Theatre at 1pm. FREE admission. Call 814-723-7231 or email admin@strutherslibrarytheatre.com
16th: Batty for Bats - 2:00pm - 3:00pm - Chapman State Park. Discover surprising bat facts and how bats benefit us all. Find out how bats find their food and where they make their homes. Listen to an Indian legend about bats and play some batty games. Meet the park naturalist at the Environmental learning Center. This program is for children ages 4 to 12; children under 4 may attend with an adult. First come, first serve basis.
16th: Building Bat Boxes - 3:00pm - 4:00pm - Chapman State Park. Get the family together for a project that will help provide a summer home for bats other than your attic. Meet the naturalist at the picnic tables behind the Environmental Learning Center to build and paint a bat house. This program is or all ages; children under 12 may participate with an adult. there is an $8 cash donation per project to cover costs. Supplies are limited and will be on a first come, fist serve basis.
17th: Nature Games - 2:00pm - 3:00pm - Chapman State Park. Run relay races and play tag to discover how animals depend upon each other for food. Children ages 4-12 will have fun imitating the ways animals protect themselves from being eaten. Meet the park naturalist at the beach.
22-23rd: The A "maize" ing Corn Festival - Located in downtown Youngsville, PA. Parade, country foods, country/ bluegrass/ rock n' roll music, kids activities, cob race in Brokenstraw, corny jokes/ corn eating contest. Fri: 5-10pm, Sat. 11-11pm. Free admission. Call 814-563-7966 or email nancyholmberg@hotmail.com or visit www.youngsvillepa.org
22-24th: Kinzua Heritage Festival - Located on Fox Hill Rd in Russell, PA. Hrs: 10-7pm Fri-Sat, 10-5pm Sun. Traditional arts & crafts, native crafts, Civil War encampment, period dress, demonstrations, exhibits, antiques, oxen, horse drawn rides, storytelling, bluegrass and folk music, benefit auction. $5 Adults/ $3 Seniors/ Children 12 & under FREE. Call 814-757-8257 or email kinzuaheritage@localnet.com Sponsored by Pennsylvania Dept. of Arts.
23rd: Dulcimer Workshop presented by the Allegheny Mountain Dulcimer Players - 10am to 12pm - Chapman State Park - Get the family together and learn to play a mountain dulcimer - it is ideal for beginners, children and the person who "always wanted to play an instrument but thought they never could." If you can brush crumbs from a table, you can play a mountain dulcimer. The basic steps to Contra dance, a 300-year-old folk dance, will also be introduced. Clark Parry and Lucinda Durkee of the Allegheny Mountain Dulcimer Players are will known for their TLC in the key of D. Park at pavilion 4 and walk down the service road to the amphitheater. Dulcimers are provided to use for the day or get that dulcimer out of the closet and bring it along. This program is appropriate for ages 8 to 80 and beyond. Please pre-register by August 22nd by calling the park office at 814-723-0250. There is a $15 cash donation to cover costs.
23rd: Dulcimer Performance by the Allegheny Mountain Dulcimer Players - 1pm to 2pm - Chapman State Park - The Allegheny Mountain Dulcimer Players and their workshop participants will inspire us with both gentle and rousing music from this beautiful instrument. Come and relax under the trees and tune in to music from America's past. Clark Parry and Lucinda Durkee of the Allegheny Mountain Dulcimer Players perform from the Adirondack Mountains to the Sun Coast of Florida and founded the Hear of the Alleghenies Folk Music Festival. Park at pavilion 4 and walk down the service road to the amphitheater. The concert is free and all ages are welcome. For more information contact 814-723-0250
24th: Sunny Scavenger Hunt - 2:00pm - 3:00pm- Chapman State Park. Join the park naturalist at the beach and see what nature treasures you can find first! This is a program for children of all ages.

28th:  " Hike Cook Forest's North Country Trail:  Fire Tower-Highland Dr."  - 1:00am-Please meet at the Fire Tower Parking Lot for a very strenuous but incredible scenic 7 mile hike along the North Country Trail.  Highlights of the trip include views from Seneca Point and from the box at the very top of the Fire Tower.  River wildlife such as bald eagle, osprey, and the elusive soft shelled turtle may make an appearance.  A large portion of this hike is along the picturesque National Wild and Scenic Clarion River seldom visited by hikers.  Come enjoy this section of river that only the rare canoeist ever gets to see.  Please pack a lunch, snacks, and bring plenty of water.  A daypack and sturdy comfortable hiking shoes are suggested.  We will provide transportation back to the starting point.  (6 hours)
29th:  "Owl Prowl" -7:30pm-  Cook Forest State Park.  Please bring your flashlights and meet at the Log Cabin Inn Environmental Learning Center for an evening owl prowl.  Explore Cook Forest at night for Pennsylvania's owls as we car-pool to owl hotspots in the park.  Barred, Great Horned, Screech and Saw-whet owls have been known to make an appearance. (2 hours)
30th: The 8th Annual Cornfield 500 - Centrally located on Rt. 6 between Erie & Warren. This annual race event has monster trucks, motor cross freestyle, off road trucks, fireworks and much more! Gates open at 9:30, event starts at 11. Adults $15, Seniors $12, Children 12 and under are $8. Call 814-664-9019 or visit www.cornfield500.com or email info@bakerhillmotorsports.com
30th:  "Canoe the National Wild & Scenic Clarion River." _-10:00am -  Cook Forest State Park will be conduction a 4-mile guided interpretive program along the national Wild & Scenic Clarion River.  We will present basic canoe safety and handling as well as wildlife on the Clarion River.  Please meet at the Park Office where we will transport you to the starting point.  Remember to pack lunch, water, and wear proper river footwear.  We will present the following topics along the float: basic canoe safety and handling and wildlife of the Clarion River.  Be prepared to get up-close and personal with this gently flowing Class I River.  Participations must register prior t the trip at the Cooks Forest State Park Office at (814) 744-8407.  Sorry, we only have 8 canoes.  Space is limited, so please reserve early. ( 5 hours)
30th: Geocaching - 2:00pm - 4:00pm - Chapman State Park. Learn the basics of geocaching and practice using a GPS unit for this contemporary version of a treasure hunt. We'll test our nature knowledge while searching for temporary caches hidden in the park.. Meet the naturalist at the Environmental Learning Center. GPS units will be provided for this program but feel free to bring your own. This program is for ages 6 and up.
30th:  "Fire Tower/Seneca Point Archaeological Tour." - 3:00pm -  Cook Forest State Park.  Join local archaeologist, Ken Burkett, for and interpretive tour of Seneca Point.  Learn about the areas early Native American history while observing sign of prehistoric activities.  Tour starts at the Fire Tower parking lot. (1 hour)
30th:  "Native American Lifeways in Northwestern Pennsylvania." -8:00pm - Cook Forest State Park.  Please bring your chairs and blankets to the Ridge Camp Park Amphitheater for a slide and lecture presentation by local archaeologist, Ken Burkett.  Come and learn about this areas earliest in habitants and what is was like to live here during the different ages of Pennsylvania's prehistoric past. (1 hour)
30-31st: Wild Woods Seneca Native American Festival - Located in Cherry Grove, PA. Authentic Native American dancing, music, story-telling, crafts, demonstrations, new wild animals, bear/ reptile shows & birds of prey. From 10am-6pm. Adults $10, Children $5, under 3 FREE. Visit www.wildwoodsanimalpark.com
31rst:  " Fire Tower/Seneca Point Historical Tour." - 11:30am -  Cook Forest State Park.  Please bring your binoculars and meet at the Fire Tower Parking lot for a 45 minute historical interpretive tour of the Fire Tower and Seneca Point.  Learn about local logging history, observe Indian sign, and take a breathtaking view from the box at the very top of the Fire Tower which will be open until 2:30pm. (3 hours)
31rst: Close-up on Turtles - 2:00pm - 3:30pm - Chapman State Park. See some turtles up close and personal, learn their life history and discover what turtles make Pennsylvania their home. Meet the park naturalist and turtle enthusiast, John Bowler, at the Environmental Leaning Center. This program is for all ages.
31st: Ham & Turkey Party - Located at the Tidioute Firehall at 7:30pm. Evening of games, free snacks and beverages. $3 admission. Sponsored by the PA State Championship Fishing Tournament.
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