Through Our Telescopes: Moon and Planet Watch
2023-08-25 21:30 - 22:15, 2023-08-26 21:30 - 22:15 (America/New_York) | Cherry Springs State Park, 4551 Cherry Springs Rd, Galeton, PA, 16922, United States
Under the guidance of our volunteers and staff, embark on an amazing telescope tour of the night sky. This evening we’re focusing on Saturn and the Moon.
No pre-registration required. Telescopes available on a first-come, first-serve basis for the time listed. Availability is subject to staff/volunteer availability, weather conditions, and crowd size limitations.
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Park programs occur on the Night Sky Public Viewing Area. Park in the gravel lot and follow the walkway next to the restrooms to the seating area. Since seating is limited, you may want to bring a chair and/or blanket
All programs will be cancelled in the event of rain or thunder.
Telescopes will not be available in the event of significant cloud-cover.
We ask that all visitors please leave pets at home. Dim lighting, large crowds and sensitive equipment do not create a pet-friendly environment.
Check the Clear Sky Chart or Astrospheric for 48-hour forecasts of cloud cover and viewing conditions.

Hoofprints for HAVEN 2023
2023-08-26 08:00 | Ole Covered Wagon Tours, 1538 Marsh Creek Rd, Wellsboro, PA, 16901
THIS IS A BRING-YOUR-OWN-HORSE-EVENT.
Registration at 8:00a.m. with staggered departure beginning at 9:00a.m. (9, 9:20, 9:40, 10). Lunch, silent auction and raffles to follow.
REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/om5fQkjF5wbXd8uH8
Capped at 60 riders, 4 groups of 15 riders will navigate the designated trail route through the mountainous scenery of the Tioga State Forest.
Groups will be staggered in 20 minute increments, each group led by a designated trail boss. Trail starts and ends at Ole Covered Wagon Tours and is anticipated to take 3-4 hours. At check-in, each participant will be given the opportunity to play “horse poker” and riders will be given 5 brief rest stops to draw cards. Horse poker winnings will be 50/50.
Horse camping facilities are available onsite – yet must be booked directly through CAMP @ OCWT.
$50 registration fee, includes t-shirt and lunch.
NOTE: No stallions, no alcohol on the trail and no unaccompanied minors. All youth (18 & under) participants must wear a helmet. Participants are required to sign a waiver/hold harmless agreement. HFH will proceed rain or shine.

King of the Mountain Summerfest 2023
2023-08-26 08:00 - 2023-08-27 18:00 | Ski Sawmill, 383 Oregon Hill Rd, Morris, PA, 16938, United States
Come join us for a weekend full of family fun! If you have an ATV, Dirt Bike, UTV we have a class for you.

Details to Follow!

LIBERTY FARMER'S MARKET
2023-08-26 09:00 - 13:00, 2023-09-02 09:00 - 13:00 | Liberty Farmer’s Market, 8586 State Route 414, Liberty, PA, 16930
The Liberty Farmer’s Market will open in style on Saturday, April 29, 2023. The market is located at 8586 Route 414 in Liberty, PA and will be open from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM every Saturday now through October 7th.

Guided Kayak Nature Tour
2023-08-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Sinnemahoning State Park, 4843 Park Road, Austin, PA, 16720, United States
Take a relaxing paddle out on the lake in search of wildlife and peaceful morning recreation! Previous experience kayaking required.
The park has kayaks, PFDs (life vests) and paddles available to borrow for the program. You may also bring your own boat and gear, though any personal kayaks/canoes must have a current DCNR Launch Permit to be able to participate.
Open to participants age 10 to adult, pre registration encouraged. Kayaks will be available to borrow on a first-come, first-serve basis.
In the “Additional Info We Should Know” section of the online registration…
Please let us know if if you will be borrowing park kayaks or bringing your own. Any personal kayaks must have DCNR launch permit to participate. All participants must wear a PFD while paddling on the lake.
You can also register for the program by calling the park office at (814)647-8401, dial 0 for the front desk.

Meet the Cedar Mountain Wildfire Crew
2023-08-26 12:00 - 16:00 | Packer Park, 3 Queen St., Wellsboro, PA, 16901, United States
Stop out to the Pavilion at Packer Park in Wellsboro PA and meet the members of Cedar Mountain Wildfire Crew from 12:00-4:00 pm Saturday, August 26th. We will be there to answer any questions about our organization, and have applications available. Smokey Bear will also be there from 1:00-2:00 pm!!!

6th Annual Community Kids Day
2023-08-26 13:00 | Mansfield PA, 23 N Main St, Mansfield, PA, 16933
Come to our 6th Annual Community Kids Day with LOTS of vendors, food, free fun, games, bounce houses and MORE! Kids can bring their stuffed animals so our Eye Doctors can check their stuffy’s eyes and show them what a real exam would be like! We’ll have lots of new stations and vendors this year! Don’t miss it!

Elementary Entomology: Praying Mantis
2023-08-26 14:00 | Ole Bull State Park, 31 Valhalla Lane, Cross Fork, PA, 17729, United States
Did you know that a praying mantis can turn its head 180 degrees? They are also amazing at blending in to their habitat. Join the park educator at the amphitheater. Afterward, we’ll make a cool craft for you to take home.

Paint and Assemble Wooden Cow with Theresa Welsh
2023-08-26 14:00 - 16:30 | Potter County Artisan Center, 227 N Main Street, Coudersport, PA, United States
Theresa Welsh, will also offer a Paint and Assemble Wooden Cow workshop. Saturday, August 26 from 2:00-4:30 pm. Price is $35. Includes supplies.

To register for this class, please call the center at 814-274-8165. The co-op cannot guarantee registration via Facebook or Messenger. The co-op is located at 227 N. Main Street and is open 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Saturday.

Launch Into Space: Lunar Landing - Yard Games
2023-08-26 19:00 - 19:45 | Cherry Springs State Park, 4551 Cherry Springs Rd, Galeton, PA, 16922, United States
Launch into space by joining us for moon and astronomy-themed educational yard games. These games will provide an intro to astronomy, and are a great way to ease into the following Night Sky Tour program.
Registration is not required for this fun, family-friendly, and free event.
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While you may still observe on your own at the park without attending a program, all visitors should arrive before dark.
Park programs occur on the Night Sky Public Viewing Area. Park in the gravel lot and follow the walkway next to the restrooms to the seating area. Since seating is limited, you may want to bring a chair and/or blanket.
We ask that park visitors please leave their pets at home. Dim lighting, large crowds and sensitive equipment do not create a pet-friendly environment.
All programs will be cancelled in the event of rain or thunder.
Check the Clear Sky Chart or Astrospheric for 48-hour forecasts of cloud cover and viewing conditions.

Pennsylvania Songbirds Movie
2023-08-26 20:00 - 21:00 | Sinnemahoning State Park, 4843 Park Road, Austin, PA, 16720, United States
Join a Park Naturalist for a brief talk about bird biology followed by the showing of a film on Pennsylvania’s songbirds.

Three Smart Dogs
2023-08-26 20:30 - 21:30 | Hills Creek State Park, 111 Spillway Road, Wellsboro, 16901, United States
Examine the world of the red fox, grey fox, and coyote to learn of their unique features and survival in the wild. Pelts, mounts, photos, and skulls will be used to demonstrate these features.

Night Sky Tour - Late Summer Sky
2023-08-26 20:45 - 21:30 | Cherry Springs State Park, 4551 Cherry Springs Rd, Galeton, PA, 16922, United States
Wish you knew your way around the night sky? Experience the wonder of a starry night at Cherry Springs State Park through a laser-guided tour conducted by park staff. This weekend’s program will focus on the constellation of Cygnus the Swan, Saturn, and other late summer favorites.
Registration encouraged, but not required. Should we need to cancel or modify a program due to weather, etc., we will email all registered participants. Optional registration will open 45 days before the program.
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While you may still observe on your own at the park without attending a program, all visitors should arrive before dark.
Park programs occur on the Night Sky Public Viewing Area. Park in the gravel lot and follow the walkway next to the restrooms to the seating area. Since seating is limited, you may want to bring a chair and/or blanket.
We ask that park visitors please leave their pets at home. Dim lighting, large crowds and sensitive equipment do not create a pet-friendly environment.
All programs will be cancelled in the event of rain or thunder.
Check the Clear Sky Chart or Astrospheric for 48-hour forecasts of cloud cover and viewing conditions.

Pontoon Tour of the Stevenson Reservoir
2023-08-27 09:00 - 10:15 | Sinnemahoning State Park, 4843 Park Road, Austin, PA, 16720, United States
Join park staff for a relaxing and informative tour around the lake, as we cruise the shoreline of the George B. Stevenson Reservoir in search of wildlife.
Pontoon boat tours are scheduled to begin in June and continue until the end of September. Tours are offered on most Sundays and other selected dates throughout the season, with three tours offered on each date.
There is no fee for regular Sunday interpretive pontoon boat tours, but DONATIONS ARE REQUESTED.
Group size is limited. To reserve a seat, please pre-register. Pre-registration is not required but is strongly recommended.
Program time is 1 hour 15 minutes. Life vests and binoculars will be provided. After the passengers are fitted with life vests and seated on the boat, the tour will last approximately one hour.
If you need an accommodation to participate in PA State Park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to visit. With at least seven days’ notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs.
For more information about programs at Sinnemahoning State Park, please call the park office at 814-647-8401.

NESSMUK ROD AND GUN CLUB THIRD AND FINAL RUNNING DEER SHOOT
2023-08-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Nessmuk Outdoor Range, 4646 Route 287, Wellsboro, PA, 16901, United States
This Sunday, Nov. 19 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine, the Nessmuk Rod and Gun Club is hosting its third and final running deer shoot at the club’s outdoor range at 4646 Route 287, 6.5 miles south of Wellsboro in Delmar Township. Club members and the public are invited to participate.
The shooter with the highest score in the last round this Sunday will win a frozen turkey.
If enough young people, 17 and under participate, a special round for youth will be held during this running deer shoot. The youth with the highest score will win a gift certificate from Cooper’s Sporting Goods in Mansfield or from Barbers Sporting Goods Store in Sabinsville.
The running deer paper target is fixed to a four-foot by three-foot wooden frame that is mounted on wheels on a cable. The target is pulled along the cable from left to right at 100 yards from the shooting area.
Only one shooter is allowed to be on the range per pass. Safety gear and eye and ear protection are required to participate.     A sign-up will be held before each round of shooters.
The fee for youth 17 and under, and for adults, 18 and older, is $2 per pass with a limit of two shots per pass. The fee will be split with 50 percent going to the shooter with the highest score per round and the other 50 percent to the club.
For more information, call Ray Rowland at 1-607-857-4631.

Bats
2023-08-27 20:30 - 21:30 | Hills Creek State Park, 111 Spillway Road, Wellsboro, 16901, United States
Discover the world of Pennsylvania Bats. Learn about their importance, life cycle, habits, and the serious threats towards their population and what you can do to help.

Music in the Park at Coudersport Arboretum
2023-08-30 18:00 | Coudersport Arboretum, 201 S West St, Coudersport, PA, 16915, United States
Be sure to visit the Coudersport Arboretum on Wednesday’s through August for Music in the Park. Performances begins at 6 p.m. Free Family Fun
Refreshments will be available for sale. All Proceeds benefit the Coudersport Arboretum.

Native American Culture
2023-08-31 14:30 - 15:30 | Hills Creek State Park, 111 Spillway Road, Wellsboro, 16901, United States
Join ranger Gabby VanDunk as she gives her perspective on her native American culture. Artifacts and tales will be presented.

Wellsboro Growers Market
2023-08-31 14:30 - 17:30 | First Presbyterian Church, 130 Main St., Wellsboro, PA, 16901, United States
The Wellsboro Growers Market will be open from 2:30pm to 5:30pm every Thursday through October on the front lawn of the First Presbyterian Church at 130 Main Street in Wellsboro, next to the Green Free Library, weather permitting.
Those who want to participate at an upcoming market are asked to email Jeff Berry at wellsborogrowersmarket@gmail.com. For updates on who and what will be at the market, visit the Wellsboro Growers Market Facebook page.

Magic the Gathering Wilds of Eldraine Prerelase
2023-09-01 16:00 - 21:00 | Pop’s Culture Shoppe, 25 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA, United States
It Prerelase for Magic’s newest set, Wilds of Eldraine.
Return to the land of fairy tales, knights, and witches in Wilds of Eldraine. This return to Eldraine ventures beyond the scenic castles and into the wilds, a land filled with faeries, giants, and more.
You’ll have 4 chances to explore the Wilds, at 4:00pm and 9:00pm on Friday, September 1st, and again at 1:00pm and 6:00pm on Saturday, September 2nd. Each event is $25 and gets you a prerelease kit containing 6 packs of Wilds of Eldraine, a foil-stamped promo card, and a spindown life counter. In addition, each entry adds 2 packs of Set Boosters to the prize pool, with everyone receiving at least 1 addition pack for prizes.

Outdoor Summer Concert Series
2023-09-01 18:00 | Deane Center for the Performing Arts, 104 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA, 16901, United States
Looking for something to do on Fridays this summer? You are in luck because we have announced our Outdoor Summer Concert Series bands and dates! We will be featuring professional groups like House of Hamill, Autumn Sun, Sweats, and Joe Stanky and the Cadets as well as many local favorites like Chris Eckert, Molly’s Boys Jug Band (which will be at 4:30 on July 21), Scott Turner’s Band of One, Drowsy Maggie, and Houston Baker. All performances will be on the Outdoor Stage located outside of the Deane Center. Best of all, these concerts are FREE thanks to the community support and generosity of WCCA and Ward Manufacturing!! Make sure to bring your drinks and lawn chairs for an evening of great tunes and even better vibes!

Wellsboro Community Concert Association presents Joe Stanky and the Cadets - FREE
2023-09-01 18:00 | Deane Center for the Performing Arts, 104 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA, 16901, United States
At 6 p.m. this Friday, Sept. 1, the free outdoor summer concert series will end with a fun performance by Joe Stanky and The Cadets on the outdoor stage located on the Central Avenue side of the Deane Center for the Performing Arts building at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro. Donations are always appreciated.

This concert will be moved into the Coolidge Theatre if it rains.

The free concert series was made possible by the support and generosity of the Wellsboro Community Concert Association and Ward Manufacturing.

Joe Stanky is the bandleader, lead vocalist and plays violin and guitar. The Cadets include: Bob Smurio on keys, synthesizer and bass, Paul Chmiel on trumpet and vocalists Mike Magdon on drums and Nick Nidoh on accordion.

“We will be performing polka, country and modern music in Wellsboro,” said Stanky.

The lively music of Joe Stanky and The Cadets has given birth to six CDs featuring originals and cover songs. They include “Fightin’ Side” (1986), “Heart Moving Melodies (1987), “Band For Hire” (1989), “The Switch Is On” (1991), “Ridin’ High” (1994) and “Sing Me Back Home” (2000).

Their most famous tune is “The Dancing Mouse,” which has inspired thousands of fans to get up and dance.

Another of the band’s original songs, “Polka Dancer” was featured on a Grammy-winning recording by Brave Combo, a Denton, Texas-based quintet that has perfected a world music mix that includes salsa, meringue, rock and polka.

“Some of the guys have been with me for 30 and 40 years,” Stanky said. “We just performed at the Bethlehem Musikfest and will soon be playing at the Mohegan Casino Resort in Wilkes-Barre for their Oktoberfest. Also, we are doing work with Jimmy Sturr and his 18-time Grammy Award winning polka music band, playing at dances, weddings, anniversary and birthday parties and other private affairs.

“Watch for our shows on WVIA and Service Electric in the coming months,” Stanky said.

“I started playing with a country band and then went to polka about 40 years ago in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania,” Stanky said. “Polka music is happy music. Our goal is to make people happy.”

As a studio musician, Stanky also records with other country and polka bands.

Audience members are welcome to bring lawn chairs and sit on the grassy area in front of the outdoor stage or on Central Avenue, which will be closed to traffic between Main Street and the Warehouse Theatre from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

For more information, call the Deane Center at 570-724-6220.

Park Welcome & Walking Tour
2023-09-01 19:00 - 19:45 | Cherry Springs State Park, 4551 Cherry Springs Rd, Galeton, PA, 16922, United States
Coming to a Night Sky Program, but arriving early? Join park staff on a short, guided walk of park facilities, learning about their past, present and future. All ages welcome.
Expect to walk less than a mile and mostly on level terrain. Meet at the kiosk near the restroom. Meet at the kiosk by the Night Sky Public Viewing Area. The kiosk is next to the restrooms near the gravel lot.
Registration is NOT required for the Park Welcome & Walking Tours.
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If you arrive early you can bring a picnic! Picnic tables and charcoal grills are on site next to the Night Sky Public Viewing Area.
We ask that all park visitors to the programs please leave their pets at home.
All programs will be cancelled in the event of rain or thunder.

Reintroduction of River Otters/Fishers
2023-09-01 19:30 | Ole Bull State Park, 31 Valhalla Lane, Cross Fork, PA, 17729, United States
These two species were once gone from our land, but through conservation efforts & reintroduction they are becoming more & more common. Come out to the amphitheater to learn about these cool critters adaptations, habitats, & much much more, as we play a fun filled game. See you there.

World of the Beaver
2023-09-01 20:30 - 21:30 | Hills Creek State Park, 111 Spillway Road, Wellsboro, 16901, United States
Learn the history, biology, and management of this unique mammal through photos, skulls, hides, and demos.

42nd Annual Penn-York Camp Benefit Auction
2023-09-02 07:00 | Penn-York Camp & Retreat Center, 266 Northern Potter Rd, Ulysses, PA, 16948
7:00-8:30 am – Breakfast ($10, all you can eat)
7:00-9:00 am – Worship
10:00 am – Auction
12:00 pm – Chicken BBQ ($8-$12)
Donations: Our auction depends on your generosity to donate items to sell. We are primarily looking for food, quilts, fresh produce, and homemade items, but we are not limiting the auction to these items only. We will accept new and lightly used item donations up to the day of the auction. Please consider donating your used and low value items to your local thrift store.
Lodging: We have several options for overnight accommodations if your family would like to stay at camp. Call the office at 814-848-9811 for more information.
We are thankful for the large community of supporters that contribute to camp in so many ways. God bless you!

Ole Bull State Park Nature Scavenger Hunt
2023-09-02 14:00 | Ole Bull State Park, 31 Valhalla Lane, Cross Fork, PA, 17729, United States
What’s the best way to celebrate the upcoming holiday? With a scavenger hunt of course! Find the items listed, take a picture, and report back to the park educator. Meeting Location is at the amphitheater.

Canoe Tour of Hills Creek Lake
2023-09-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Hills Creek State Park, 111 Spillway Road, Wellsboro, 16901, United States
Explore the history and management of our lake – all by canoe in a relaxed family setting. Boats, paddles, and PFD’s provided. PFD’s must be worn at all times. Limited space – registration required. Register by visiting the park office or calling 570-724-4246.
