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| 1st: Wesley Woods Summer Camps Begin - Our summer camps range from ages 6 to 18. Call the office for summer camp brochures or check our website. Call 814-436-7802. Visit www.wesleywoods.com or email info@wesleywoods.com | |
| 1st: Shy Salamanders - 11:00am to 12:00pm, Chapman State Park - Meet the naturalist at the amphitheater for this short walk on the nature trail. Be prepared to get your feet wet. We will discover how salamanders survive in their wet world and learn the life cycle of the red-spotted newt. We will explore some salamander hideouts and find out how many kinds live at the park. This program is for children 4-12 and salamander hunters of all ages. Children under 4 may attend with an adult. For more information contact 814-723-0250 | |
| 1st: Food Chain Games - 1:00 to 2:00pm, Chapman State Park - Meet the park naturalist at the beach. Children ages 4-12 will play tag while learning how many different animals depend on each other for food. Children under 4 may attend with an adult. For more information contact 814-723-0250 | |
| 1st: Steam Safari - 4:00 - 5:00pm, Chapman State Park - Meet the naturalist at Parking Lot #1. Be prepared to get your feet wet. Investigate the stream by Penny Run Trail and look for fish, salamanders, crayfish, insects and other aquatic creatures. This program is for waders of all ages; children under 4 may attend with an adult. For more information contact 814-723-0250 | |
| 7th: Camouflage Hike - 11:00am to 12:00pm - Chapman State Park- Meet the naturalist at the amphitheater. Discover how animals blend in with the natural world. Hike the nature trail and find hidden "critters" along the way. This program is for children ages 4-12. Children under 4 may attend with an adult. Fore more information contact 814-723-0250 | |
| 7th: Stream Safari - 3:00 to 4:00pm - Chapman State Park - Meet the naturalist at Parking Lot #1. Investigate the stream by Penny Run Trail and look for fish, salamanders, crayfish, insects and other aquatic creatures. Be prepared to get your feet wet. This program is for waders of all ages; children under 4 may attend with an adult. For more information contact 814-723-0250 | |
| 8th: Nature Games - 2:00 to 3:00pm - Chapman State Park - Meet the park naturalist at the beach. Run relay races and play tag to find out how animals depend upon each other for food. Children ages 4-12 will have fun imitating the way animals protect themselves from being eaten. For more information contact 814-723-0250 | |
| 8th: Warren Lions Club 7th Annual Car Show - Located at Betts Park in the City of Warren from 11am-3pm. Judged show, three trophies per class, door prizes, money raised to benefit community of Warren in areas of sight, hearing, youth and other needed areas. Pre - Registration $7, Registration $10/ FREE to public. Call 814-726-0731 or email jreldridge@atlanticbb.net | |
| 13-14th: Relay for Life - Located at Betts Park in Warren, PA. | |
| 14th: Father's Day Delectable Dessert Celebration - Located at Ruff Acres Antiques from 2-4pm. NO TIES this year, only the ties that bind. Tell dad you love him with a Delectable Dessert. Call early for reservations. 814-688-3515 or email alby39@hotmail.com | |
| 14th: Warren County YMCA 10K Run & 5K Run - Warren County YMCA at 10am. Call 814-726-0110 or email chris@warrenymca.org | |
| 14th: National Get Outdoors Day 10am - 4pm - the Allegheny Outdoor Club and Partners will present a day-long program at Chapman State Park with a series of informative outdoor presentations and demonstrations. Subjects and activities will include outdoor gear, kayaking, hiking, geocaching, Warren County's first-ever Great Outdoor Gear Swap and Sale, a flight of activities for kids, a program on "The Night Sky" and more. Food will be available. The event is FREE to the public. For more information contact John Young at 814-757-8158 or email John.Young@madbbs.com | |
14th: National Get Outdoors Day "Just For Kids" Activities - Chapman State Park - These programs are for children ages 4-12. Children under 4 may attend with an adult. 10:00am - Nature Games - Play games and find out how to use all of your senses and to think like an animal. Discover many of the ways animals survive in the natural world. Meet Dennis Anderson and the park naturalist at the Environmental Classroom. 11:00am - Bird Watching Primer - Learn how to recognize birds by where they live, what they eat and how they fly and by their shape, color and calls. Meet the park naturalist at the Environmental classroom. 12:00pm - Nature Crafts - Make a pinecone bird, a bug box or a nature journal. Meet the park naturalist at the Environmental classroom. 1:00pm - Wildflower Walk - Explore the nature trail and seek out wildflowers and other woodland plants. Meet the park naturalist at the amphitheater. Park at pavilion 4 and walk down the service road to the amphitheater. 2:30pm - Woodland Treasure Hunt - Test your nature knowledge while having fun with a scavenger hunt. Once we enjoy these treasures, we'll leave them where we find them. Meet the park naturalist at the amphitheater. Park at pavilion 4 and walk down the service road to the amphitheater. For more information contact 814-723-0250 |
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| 14th: Ekey's Pools, Ponds & Fountains - Starts at 10am. Call 814-723-EKEY or visit www.ekey.com | |
| 15th: Design A Habitat - Chapman State Park - 2:00 to 3:00pm - What's a habitat? Find out about the different places animals make their homes. Build habitats in the sand for "mystery" critters. Bring a sand bucket, shovel and plenty of sunscreen. Meet the park naturalist at the beach. This program is for children ages 4-12 and dads of all ages; children under 4 may attend with an adult. For more information contact 814-723-0250 | |
| 20th: End The Week Right Hike - 4:00pm to 5:30pm - Chapman State Park - Meet the naturalist at pavilion 4. Relax and explore the wildlife and plants of Chapman along the Nature Trail while learning the seven essentials of Leave No Trace hiking. Remember to bring plenty of water and insect repellent. This hike is suitable for all ages (1.2 miles) For more information contact 814-723-0250 | |
| 21st: Bats Eat Bugs, Blossoms and Blood - 3:00pm to 4:00pm - Chapman State Park - Meet the park naturalist at pavilion 4. Find out how bats find their food and where they make their homes. Learn some Indian legends about bats and make a bat to take home with you. This program is for children ages 4-10; children under 4 may attend with an adult. For more information contact 814-723-0250 | |
| 21st: Batty for Movie Night - 8:30pm to 10:00pm - Chapman State Park - Meet the park naturalist at pavilion 4. Bring the whole family to discover surprising bat facts, what bats live in Pennsylvania and how bats benefit us all. Take a short walk and look for bats as they emerge to hunt insects, then stay to watch the movie, "The Secret World of Bats." The movie will be shown at the amphitheater at 9:00pm; bring your own soft drinks, snacks and blankets. In case of rain, it will be moved to pavilion 4. For more information contact 814-723-0250 | |
| 21st: Golden Gala - Located at Betts Park in Warren, PA from 7pm-midnight. Dance the night away under soft lights, dine at the plentiful hors d'oeuvres buffet and elegant dessert bar. Enjoy company of friends and soft breezes from the Allegheny River. Tickets available at the door $25 per person. Music by Happy Days and The Four Jays. Sponsored by the WGH Auxiliary | |
| 21st: Children's Summer Film Series - Located at Struthers Library Theatre at 1pm. FREE admission. Call 814-723-7231 or email admin@strutherslibrarytheatre.com | |
| 22nd: Family Fishing Program - Located at Chapman State Park, Pavilion 1 from 1-4pm. Families should be pre-registered and arrive promptly at 1. The program will include basics on being a S.M.A.R.T. angler as well as how to rig a fishing rod, types of bait, knot tying, rules and regulations, casting, hands-on fishing and more. Participants are not required to have their fishing license while participating in the program. All equipment and handout materials will be supplied. All programs are FREE and open to the public. For more information contact 814-723-0250 | |
24th: 4th Annual Celebrity Caddies Auction - Located at the Holiday Inn of Warren. Packages & caddies will be auctioned off to the highest bidding team of lady golfers. Business after hours mixer sponsored by Coldwell Banker/ Phil Mathyer Real Estate and the Holiday Inn of Warren |
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| 25th: 4th Annual Ladies Golf Outing - Located at Jackson Valley Golf Club. Indulgent day of fun and prizes for women. Lunch will be served at 11:30am and a shotgun start at 12:30pm. Four person scramble. Cocktails and hors d' oeuvres following the award for "Queens of the Green". www.wccbi.org | |
26th and 28th: Kids in the Woods - 10:00am to 12:00pm - Cook Forest State Park- Please meet at the Log Cabin Inn Environmental Learning Classroom for a free series of child and family centered programs promoting forest stewardship. A Junior Forest Stewardship Patch can be earned by attending the following: 26th: "What Am I?: Tree Identification, "Measure Me: How to Measure Trees", "How Fast Can I Grow?: Why Some Trees Grow Faster Than Others" 28th: "What Is Inside of Me?: Structure of Wood, "Measure Me: How to Measure Trees", "What's There and Why: A Close-Up Look at the Forest" For more information contact 814-744-8407 |
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| 27th: Beach Ball and Parachute Games - 2:00pm to 3:00pm - Chapman State Park - Join the park naturalist at the beach for some fun in the sun. Let's toss a beach ball and learn some animal lore. This program is for children of all ages. For more information contact 814-723-0250 | |
| 27th: ARTE Stage Performance - Located at Struthers Library Theatre at 8pm. Allegheny Regional Theatre Experience students take to the stage! $10 for tickets. Call 814-723-7231 or email admin@strutherslibrarytheatre.com | |
| 27th: Busker's Festival in Downtown Warren - Music in the streets throughout the day for your lunch and dinner listening pleasure. FREE live entertainment. Contact the Warren Main Street office for details 814-723-1360 or email manager@warrenpamainstreet.org | |
| June 27th-Sept 5 (Fridays): Music in the Park | |
| 28th: Canoe the National Wild & Scenic Clarion River: What Critters Walk These Banks? - 1:00pm - Cook Forest State Park will be conducting a 4 mile guided interpretive canoeing program along the National Wild & Scenic Clarion River. Please meet at the Park Office where we will transport the group to the starting point. Remember to pack a lunch, water, and wear proper river footwear. Participants must pre-register prior to the trip at the Park Office by calling 814-744-8407. Sorry, we only have 8 canoes. Space is limited so reserve early. (4 hours) | |
| 28th: Bug Basics - 2:00pm to 3:30pm - Chapman State Park - Meet the park naturalist at pavilion 1. Learn all of the ways that bugs survive in the natural world. We will make a bug box and search for bugs that live in a meadow, forest and stream. This program is for children ages 4-10; children under 4 may attend with an adult. For more information contact 814-723-0250 | |
| 28th: Canoe Tour on Chapman Lake - 7:00pm to 8:30pm - Chapman State Park - Meet the naturalist at the boat rental building beside the beach. Relax and explore the plant and animal life of Chapman Lake by water. Canoes are available on loan from the park or you can bring your own canoe or kayak. Please pre-register by calling the park office at 814-723-0250 by June 27th, as there is limited space for this program. No rental boats will be available. The boat rental concession will be closed for the 2008 summer season. If you bring a boat, park in parking lot 4. This is a program for ages 8 and up. For more information contact 814-723-0250 | |
| 28th: Warren's Community Clean Up - From 7am-11am. Grab your rakes, buckets, cleaning rags, brooms and shovels and lend a hand to spruce up downtown Warren. Make a clean sweep of Old Man Winter. contact the Warren Main Street office for details at 814-723-1360 or email manager@warrenpamainstreet.org | |
| 28th: Irvine- Newbold Day - Located at the Wilder Museum in Irvine, PA. 9am-3pm. Learn the history of General William Irvine and tour the grounds of the former Newbold Estate and 1838 Presbyterian Church. $5 admission. Reservations required. Call 814-723-1795. Visit www.warrenhistory.org or email warrenhistory@kinzua.net | |
| 28th: Ridgway Independence Festival Cross Country 5K - Located in Ridgway, PA. Call 814-772-0285 or email asantiso@alltel.net | |
| 29th: Beach Bum Scavenger Hunt - 2:00pm to 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. For more information contact 814-723-0250 | |
| 29th: Revitalization of Youngsville (ROY) Golf Scramble for Community Sake - Located at Jackson Valley Golf Club. A shotgun start at 8am, cocktails at 3pm, dinner at 4:30pm and New York City Cabaret entertainment at 6pm. For more information call 563-7966 or email nancy@webbrite.com | |
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