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JULY 2008 |
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Susquehanna River Valley 2008 Summer Festivities For more information on all of the events visit http://www.visitcentralPA.org or call 1-800-525-7320 |
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| All Summer | Gymnastics at the YMCA: The Greater Susquehanna Valley YMCA Sunbury Branch is proud to celebrate the trill of this Olympics by offering several gymnastic camps and clinics. This summer 3 mini camps, 2 full week camps, and 4 different clinics specializing in vaults, bars, beams, and floor will be offered. Space is limited so call today for details about this special offer. Phone: 570-286-3656 Email: coach_sue@msn.com | |
| June thru August | Concerts in the Park: Enjoy a variety of music at area Community Parks: Tuesdays 7pm at Millville Park - 458-5357 Wednesdays 7pm at Bloomsburg Town Park - 784-7703 Thursdays 7pm at Berwick City Hall - 752-2723 | |
| June thru October | Downtown Bloomsburg Farmers Market: Market is held Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Fresh vegetables, fruit, baked goods, jellies, etc. Downtown Bloomsburg -- Market Square, Bloomsburg, PA 17815 Phone: 570-784-2522 | 7am-1pm |
| 1 | Summer Theatre: FREE Children's Program with gifts and prizes. The entertainer this week is Captain Vaudeville (Pat Davidson & family) juggling, unicycle, comedy & magic. Located at Columbia Mall. Co-sponsored by GNC. | 11am-??? |
| 1 | Tom & Nate: Danville Memorial Park. Enjoy a free concert at the Danville Memorial Park. Susquehanna Valley natives and the best in folk and blues music. | 7pm-??? |
| 3 - 6 | 9th Annual Out Among the Stars Bluegrass Festival: The Out Among the Stars (O.A.T.S.) Festival is heading back to Benton. The festival is attracting the upper side of the middle tier of bluegrass stars, the price is right, the location is perfect, the music is everywhere. Patrons have a great time. Benton Rodeo Grounds, Rt 487, Benton, PA 17814. Phone: 908-464-9495 | 7pm-??? |
| 4 | Mifflinburg's 37th Annual July 4th Celebration: Come enjoy a fun filled day of tennis, food, a pet parade, children's games, entertainment, fireworks, and much more. Located at Mifflinburg Community Park. | 9am-10:30pm |
| 4 | Annual Veterans Parade: Berwick City Hall hosts the annual celebration of Catholic War Veterans provide the Color Guard. Refreshments. Berwick City Hall, 344 Market Street, Berwick, PA 18603. Phone: 570-752-2723 | 10:30am-??? |
| 4 | Fireworks: Come watch fireworks in the town of Wastontown at Watsontown Park. | At dusk - ??? |
| 4 | Concert and Fireworks: Bloomsburg Town Park Concerts hosts a concert by the Catawissa Military Band. Fireworks at dusk. Bloomsburg Town Park, Market Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815 Phone: 570-389-1947 | 8pm-10pm |
| 5 | Chicken BBQ: Located a Rt 11 &15 Hummel's Wharf. 1/2 chicken $4 - platter $6. Proceeds from this event will go to Reformers Unanimous addictions Program of Victory Baptist Church. | 10am - ??? |
| 5 | Edison's Sunbury Experiment - 125th Anniversary Celebration: Come and enjoy old fashion fun for all ages. The day includes a farmer's market, Power Plant tours, music, an antique car display, a fashion show, food, and much more. | 10am |
| 5 | The Jewel of the West Branch Guided Recreational Kayak River Trip: The Jewel of the West Branch is an eight-mile paddle through a very scenic section of the Susquehanna Valley. After departing from Montoursville, the Jewel takes guests away from civilization and road noise. It is common to see migratory waterfowl, as well as remnants of eel weirs and the 19th century canal on this trip. $49 per person. Everything is included. (Discounts for groups of 16 or more; $12 discount for those using their own paddling gear.) Reservations are required. This event is hosted by Canoe Susquehanna. Phone: 888-524-7692 | 2pm-6pm |
| 6 | The Lewisburg Appetizer Guided Recreational Kayak River Trip: The Lewisburg Appetizer is a six-mile paddle past Lewisburg and Milton Boroughs, Bucknell University and the mouth of Buffalo Creek. $39 per person. Everything is included. (Discounts for groups of 16 or more; $10 discount for those using their own paddling gear.) Reservations are required. Hosted by Canoe Susquehanna. Phone: 888-524-7692 | 1pm-4pm |
| 6 | Fireworks: Come watch fireworks in .Shamokin above the Cameron Bridge. | 9:30pm -??? |
| 8 | Women's Brunch: All women are invited for brunch at The Country Cupboard Restaurant, Rt. 15, Lewisburg Pa. This event includes Balloon Art, a musical selection. and guest speaker. Cost for the morning is $11.25, with complimentary childcare available by reservation. Call Nancy at 570-884-1071 or email us at CWCbrunch@hotmail.com by July 1st . This event is hosted by the Lewisburg Christian Women's Club, a division of Stonecroft Ministries. | 8:45am -10:30am |
| 8 | Summer Theatre: FREE Children's Program with gifts and prizes. The entertainer this week is Candy & Cupcake (puppets, songs, and stories). Located at Columbia Mall. Co-sponsored by Gertrude Hawk Chocolate. | 11am-??? |
| 8 | Field Stone in Concert : Summer Concerts host a free concert at Danville Memorial Park. A Celtic performance with Pennsylvania style! Bring your lawn chair. Rain or shine! Danville Memorial Park, Bloom Street, Danville, PA 17821. | |
| 8-26 | Mouse Houses: See the display of "mouse houses" done by members of the area miniature club. Vote for your favorites to benefit Danville's Ronald McDonald House! Hosted by The Wee Home Shoppe. 279 Mill Street, Danville, PA 17821. Phone: 570-275-6538 | |
| 9 | Look Good…Feel Better Program: Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunbury. Look Good… Feel Better is a program in which volunteer beauty professionals teach women with cancer how to deal with some of the side effects of cancer. From more information about this program and other services for cancer patients, call the American Cancer Society at 1-888-227-5445. | 1-3pm |
| 9 | Look Good…Feel Better Program: Thyra M. Humphreys Center for Breast Health, Lewisburg. Look Good… Feel Better is a program in which volunteer beauty professionals teach women with cancer how to deal with some of the side effects of cancer. From more information about this program and other services for cancer patients, call the American Cancer Society at 1-888-227-5445. | 5:30-7:30pm |
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Business Workshop: A free workshop for small business owners
will be held on July 10 from 9am-noon in Williamsport. The workshop
will cover how to become involved in state contracting and state
certification of minority-owned and women-owned businesses. The workshop will be sponsored by the Pa Bureau of Minority & Women Business Opportunities and co-sponsored by Lock Haven University Small Business Development Center and Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce and SEDA-COG. For more information or to pre-register for the free workshop contact Kristy Meeker at 570-484-2848. You may also register online at http://lhup.edu/sbdc/training.html |
9am-noon |
| 11 | Splashhop: Come support the Mifflinburg Swim Team at their annual fundraiser. Watch them swim and dance all night long. This event will be held at the Mifflinburg Pool. | 6pm-9pm |
| 11 | FrankFest 2008: While relaxing by the side of the pool, enjoy a rock concert this summer at the Selinsgrove Public Pool to benefit the Vh1 Save The Music Foundation. Local bands will be performing (including Nautilus, The Last Aviators, and many more). Admission is $5 per person. | 7pm-10pm |
| 11 | Annual Chalk Festival: Come join the Lewisburg Art Council Come and draw on the sidewalk in downtown Lewisburg. Registration starts at 5:30 pm in front of Brushstrokes and is free. Bring your own chalk or use some provided. For more information please visit the website: www.lewisburgartscouncil.com | 5:30pm - ??? |
| 11-12 | 11th Annual Briggs Farm Blues Festival: National Blues Acts on 2 stages outdoors on Briggs Farm. Beautiful setting, camping on site, Mississippi Delta slow smoked meats, roasted sweet corn, crawfish boil, hayrides, arts vendors. Hosted by Richard Briggs at Briggs Farm, Rt 93 & 239, Nescopeck, PA 18635. Phone: 570-379-2003 | |
| 11-15 | Annual 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals: Bloomsburg Fairground hosts more than 3,000 vehicles from around the country and x4 fun for the entire family. www.familyevents.com for more information. Bloomsburg Fairgrounds, 620 W Third Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. Phone: 317-236-6522 | 9am-??? |
| 11-20 | Summer Sidewalk Sales: Stores will set out their bargain merchandise throughout Columbia mall. | |
| 12 | Combat Robot Event: Team Dreadfully Wicked will be hosting a combat robot event. Stop down and watch the combat robot event live at the mall gazebo. | 10am-??? |
| 12 | Dewart's 11th Annual Blueberry Festival: The event includes all-day music, food, arts & crafts, cake wheel, and much more. Feel free to bring a chair. | 11am - 7pm (rain or shine) |
| 12 | Chicken BBQ & Garden Tractor Pulls: The local fire company hosts this fun fills event at the Fremont Carnival Grounds, Mt. Pleasant Mills. For more information please call Kraig @ (570) 539-8080 | 11am-??? |
| 12 | American Red Cross Blood Drive: All people 16+ years of age, in good health, and who weigh at lease 110lbs. are urged to consider donating blood. Located next to Schuylkill Valley Sports. | 11am-4pm |
| 12 | The Lewisburg Appetizer Recreational Kayak River Trip: The Lewisburg Appetizer is a six-mile paddle past Lewisburg and Milton Boroughs, Bucknell University and the mouth of Buffalo Creek. $39 per person. Everything is included. (Discounts for groups of 16 or more; $10 discount for those using their own paddling gear.) Reservations are required. Phone: 888-524-7692 | 5pm-8pm |
| 12 | Sunbury Celebration of Firework: Come watch fireworks in Sunbury at the N. 4th Street complex. | 9:30pm-??? |
| 13 | NEPA Sports Car Club: NEPA Sports Car Club of America will host an event at the Columbia Mall in the Ames parking lot. Low speed courses will be set-up for contests to win prizes. To register or for more information contact Jeremy Sereyka at (570) 760-5888. | |
| 14 | Hoover Memorial Qizzo Tournament: Come join us for this event at The Hotel Edison in Sunbury. The precedes benefit The William R Highway Memorial Scholarship Fund. Bring your checkbook for silent action items, door prizes and 50/50 drawing. Call 286-5605 to reserve a table or visit jmquizzo.com | |
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Look Good…Feel Better Program: Geisinger Medical Center, Knapper Clinic, Danville. Look Good… Feel Better is a program in which volunteer beauty professionals teach women with cancer how to deal with some of the side effects of cancer. From more information about this program and other services for cancer patients, call the American Cancer Society at 1-888-227-5445. |
1:30-3:30pm |
| 15 | Summer Theatre: FREE Children's Program with gifts and prizes. The entertainer this week is Pete Geist - Geist Visual (Comedy & Music). Located at Columbia Mall. Co-sponsored by Quaker Steak & Lube. | 11am -??? |
| 15 | Carnival Parade: The Klingerstown Company is holding its 47th annual Carnival Parade. The parade has a reputation as a very entertaining and popular event for all ages. The parade will form at the Erdman Sportsmen's Grounds at 6pm. Free refreshments will be provided for all participants at the pavilions at the carnival grounds. If you require directions or have any questions contact Todd Klinger at 570-286-7746 ext. 287 during the day or 570-644-0680 during the evening. | 7pm (rain or shine) |
| 15 | Music in the Park:: KJ Wagner & Friends in concert. Folk tunes. Hosted by Millville Boro at Millville Community Park, Main Street, Millville, PA 17846. Phone: 570-458-5082 | 7pm-??? |
| 15 | Danville Community Band: Come be entertained with many favorite old-fashioned band arrangements. Location: Gazebo at Pump House Park. | 7:30pm-??? |
| 15-20 | Benton Frontier Days & Rodeo: This celebration features a horse show, nightly entertainment, fireworks, American Professional Rodeo, food, crafts and more. Rodeo has been voted Best in the East. Benton Rodeo Grounds, Rt 487, Benton, PA 17814. Phone: 570-925-6536 | 7:30pm- ??? |
| 16 | Sun Home Health Services Charity Golf Tournament: Join us for a great day of fun and golf at the Susquehanna Valley Country Club. For registration and sponsorship information contact Sun Home Health at 570-473-7656 or check out their website at www.sunhomehealth.com | |
| 16 | Helen Keithline Memorial Tournament: This golf tournament memorializes the life of Helen Keithline, a long time member of the community, an accomplished golfer, and a generous benefactor of SUN Home Health Services. The tournament will be held at the Susquehanna Valley Country Club. The game is a 4 person scramble based on handicap. Registration deadline is July 7th. The registration fee package includes: Dinner, greens fees, cart, awards, on-course refreshments, one mulligan and one raffle ticket. Noon begins registration with a 1pm shot gun start. Dinner will be served at 5pm and prizes will be awarded for the following: Top 3 teams in each flight, longest drive, closest to the pin, and straightest drive. For more information call 1-800-634-5232 ex. 7656 or 7669 or visit http://www.sunhomehealth.com |
12pm 1pm shot gun start 5pm dinner |
| 16-20 | Iron Heritage Festival: The Iron Heritage Festival has become one of the largest historic festivals in Central PA. July 19, 2008 is the 10th anniversary of the Iron Heritage Festival and has activities encompassing all of the Danville area. Events and activities depicting Danville’s iron age 1850-1950, are being planned for the entire week, many focus on our brave fire fighters and their history. Sunday June 13 is a day of competitions and games for the local fire companies. Thursday, the IHF parade starts off a full weekend of events that include quoits, artisans, music, lectures, food, tours, baseball, reenactments, fireworks and more. To see more information and a list of the events for the entire week, check out our website at www.ironheritagefestival.net Downtown Danville, Various Locations, Danville, PA 17821. Phone: 570-275-6700 | Hours Vary |
| 19 | The Peace of the Susquehanna Guided Recreational Kayak River Trip: The Peace of the Susquehanna is a beautiful and peaceful seven-mile paddle from Montgomery to Watsontown. $39 per person. Everything is included. (Discounts for groups of 16 or more; $10 discount for those using their own paddling gear.) Reservations are required. Hosted by Canoe Susquehanna at the Susquehanna River, Lewisburg, PA 17837. Phone: 888-524-7692 | 2pm-5:30pm |
| 19 | Bike MS: 600 bike riders will take the road to participate in the National MS Society. The Central PA chapter will again join forces with the Greater Delaware Valley Chapter in Millersville, PA. This a two-day event that features various route options. The race will start at Millersville University in Lancaster Country. Register to ride by visiting http://www.pac.nationalMSsociety.org and click on 'events' to find Bike MS: To Paradise and Back 2008 or contact Rachael Speelman at 1-800-227-2108 | |
| 22 | Summer Theatre: FREE Children's Program with gifts and prizes. The entertainer this week is Tom Crowl (magic & ventriloquist). Located at Columbia Mall. Co-sponsored by Payless Shoes. | |
| 22 | America Red Cross Blood Drive: All people 16+ years of age, in good health, and who weigh at lease 110lbs. are urged to consider donating blood. Located at Christ's United Lutheran Church, Millmont. For an appointment visit www.givelife.org or call (570) 524-0400. Please bring photo ID. | 1pm-7pm |
| 22 | Gift/Toutman/Gift: Our annual hot dog night is sponsored by the Selinsgrove Rotary Club. Come enjoys the food and various arrangements of music including classical rock, country, folk, swing, and popular oldies. Location: Gazebo at Pump House Park. | 7:30pm - ??? |
| 22 | Seasoned Sound Concert : Music of the Big Band era. Bring your lawn chair to Danville Memorial Park and enjoy the music. Hosted by Summer Concerts. Danville Memorial Park, Bloom Street, Danville, PA 17821. | |
| 24-26 | Kreamer Fire Department Festival: Join us in celebrating our annual department festival. We are looking for donations of any kind for our raffle ticket drawing, which will be held on Saturday night (July 26th) at 10pm. Phone: (570) 374-0746 or (570) 541-1051 | |
| 25-27 | Dog Shows: Lackawanna and Bald Eagle Kennel Clubs present dog shows. Admission is free! $3/car for spectator parking. Unregistered dogs are not allowed. Judging begins at 9am till closing. Hosted by Kennel Clubs at Bloomsburg Fairgrounds, 620 W Third Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. Phone: 570-587-5404 | 9am-??? |
| 26 | Day of Community Family Health and Safety Day: Playworld systems is holding a family health and safety day to help promote your families health and safety. Some of the participants in this event are Ards farm market, chip insurance, evangelical food pyramid, police fingerprinting, boat and bike safety, and more! For more information call playworld and 522-5312 | noon-2pm |
| 26 | The Lewisburg Appetizer Evening Guided Recreational Kayak Trip: Lewisburg Appetizer is a six-mile paddle past Lewisburg and Milton Boroughs, Bucknell University and the mouth of Buffalo Creek. $39 per person. Everything is included. (Discounts for groups of 16 or more; $10 discount for those using their own paddling gear.) Reservations are required. Hosted by Canoe Susquehanna at the Susquehanna River, Lewisburg, PA 17837. Phone: 888-524-7692 | 7pm-10pm |
| 26-27 | River Paddle Fest: A 12 mile paddle at the Vosburg Neck from Mehoopany to Tunkhannock to Riverfest. Canoe/ Kayak Race on Sunday. Hosted by Endless Mountain Outfitters at Riverside Park Tunkhannock, Rt 6, Tunkhannock, PA 18657. Phone: 570-746-9140 | 9:30 am - 3:30 pm |
| 27 | The Mckees Adventure Guided Recreational Kayak River Trip: The McKees Adventure is a five-mile kayak trip past many islands on the mainstream of the Susquehanna. . $49 per person. Everything is included. (Discounts for groups of 16 or more; $12 discount for those using their own paddling gear.) Reservations are required. Hosted by Canoe Susquehanna at Susquehanna River, Lewisburg, PA 17837. Phone: 888-524-7692 | |
| 27 | Annual Wine and Dine: It is a BYOW (bring your own wine - to share). Some condiments will be provided and/or bring your own favorites to share. And don't forget your swimsuit and lawn chairs. Hosted by the Columbia County Covered Bridge Association at Stillwater Covered Bridge, Rt 487, Stillwater, PA 17878. Phone: 570-458-4290 | |
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Car Show: Sunbury Rotary
Club will have its annual car show on June 28 and the Shikellamy HS
Stadium parking lots. Pre-registration is $10 until June 21. Day of
show registration is $12 from 9am-noon. Judging is at 1pm.Dash
Plaque, t-shirt, and goodie bag will be given to 1st 100 entrants.
30 classes with three trophies awarded per class. There will be DJ
entertainment, refreshments and no alcohol is permitted at the
event. All proceeds benefit the Sunbury Rotary "Shop for Tots"
chistmas program. For more information and entry form call
570-286-8432. Chicken BBQ will also be held the same day. Roadarmels chicken 1/2 chicken, baked potatoe, aldine style baked beans, slaw or applesauce & drink for $8 between 11am-1pm @ the show. TIckets available from any rotarian call 286-8432. |
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| 29 | Summer Theatre: FREE Children's Program with gifts and prizes. The entertainer this week is Doc Swan (magical comedy). Located at Columbia Mall. Co-sponsored by BonTon. | 11am |
| 29 | Music in the Park: Danville Community Band plays a variety of music. Hosted by Millville Boro at Millville Community Park, Main Street, Millville, PA 17846. Phone: 570-458-5082 | 7pm-??? |
| 29 | Vic Boris: Vic always offers a wide array of memorable and fun-type entertainment. Location: Gazebo at Pump House Park. | 7:30pm - ??? |
| 29 | Rusty Foulke Concert: Free concert featuring Rusty Foulke of Hybrid Ice fame, the best in acoustic rock! Danville Memorial Park! Rain or shine! Hosted by Summer Concerts Danville Memorial Park, Bloom Street, Danville, PA 1782. More information can be found at "http://www.montourrec.com" \nhttp://www.montourrec.com | |
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AUGUST 2008 |
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Susquehanna River Valley 2008 Summer Festivities For more information on all the events visit http://www.visitcentralPA.org or call 1-800-525-7320 |
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| All Summer | Gymnastics at the YMCA: The Greater Susquehanna Valley YMCA Sunbury Branch is proud to celebrate the trill of this Olympics by offering several gymnastic camps and clinics. This summer 3 mini camps, 2 full week camps, and 4 different clinics specializing in vaults, bars, beams, and floor will be offered. Space is limited so call today for details about this special offer. Phone: 570-286-3656 Email: coach_sue@msn.com | |
| June thru October | Downtown Bloomsburg Farmers Market: Market is held Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Fresh vegetables, fruit, baked goods, jellies, etc. Downtown Bloomsburg -- Market Square, Bloomsburg, PA 17815 Phone: 570-784-2522 | 7am-1pm |
| June thru August | Concerts in the Park: Enjoy a variety of music at area Community Parks: Tuesdays 7pm at Millville Park - 458-5357 Wednesdays 7pm at Bloomsburg Town Park - 784-7703 Thursdays 7pm at Berwick City Hall - 752-2723 | |
| 2-4 | Berwick Hustle: This two day endurance race is hosted by Rivertown Race Series at Berwick, TBD, Berwick, PA 18603. Contact: http://www.rivertownrace.com | |
| 3 | The Lewisburg Appetizer Guided Kayak River Trip: The Lewisburg Appetizer is a six-mile paddle past Lewisburg and Milton Boroughs, Bucknell University and the mouth of Buffalo Creek. $39 per person. Everything is included. (Discounts for groups of 16 or more; $10 discount for those using their own paddling gear.) Reservations are required. Hosted by Canoe Susquehanna, this adventure is located at 4989 Colonel John Kelly Road, Lewisburg, PA 17837. Contact: 888-524-7692, http://www.PaddleHappy.com | 1pm - 4pm |
| 4 | Look Good…Feel Better Program: Evangelical Hospital, Lewisburg. Look Good… Feel Better is a program in which volunteer beauty professionals teach women with cancer how to deal with some of the side effects of cancer. From more information about this program and other services for cancer patients, call the American Cancer Society at 1-888-227-5445. | 11am-1pm |
| 5 | National Night Out: Mifflinburg is holding its annual National Night Out on Tuesday at the Mifflinburg Community Park. For more information call Officer Mitchell at 570-966-1027 | 5pm-8pm |
| 5 | Greenwood Community Brass Ensemble: Great brass music including the US Steel Fanfare & March in addition to patriotic tunes cornet solo, hymns, the ever popular marches and special medley. Location: Gazebo at Pump House Park. | 7:00 |
| 5 | Music in the Park: Catawissa Military Band performs patriotic tunes. This event is hosted by Millville Boro at Millville Community Park, Main Street, Millville, PA 17846. Phone: 570-458-5082 | 7pm- ??? |
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