Aug. 12 – 17 – “The U.S. in War and Peace” – The McKean County Historical Society goes to the McKean County Fair! The society’s display will honor the sacrifices of our people from 150 years ago. The society’s barn will be open Monday from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday from 1 to 9 p.m. Call 814-887-5142 for more information or ticket purchase.

Swine Time Parade - August 18th, at 2:00pm.
Ribs'n Rides Car and Bike Show, Cars and Bikes will cruise over on Saturday,
August 17th, for registration from 9:00 am - 1:00pm, awards begin at 3:pm and
trophies given to those Best of Show. All makes and models are welcome and
dash plaques will be handed out to the first 50 cars to arrive at the event.
Pre-registration is $8, day of event $10. To receive a pre-registration form, call
The Seneca Salamanca Chamber of Commerce. (716) 945-2034

Commerce is raffling off His and Her Harley Davidson Helmets
Tickets are only $5 each and are on sale at the Chamber office located at 26 Main Street
and during the event
in the Chamber tent. The winning ticket will be
drawn on Saturday, August 17
at 1:00 pm.

Vendors won't want to miss the crowds at the 2nd Annual Allegany Rockin' RIbfest!
We are currently accepting application for Art &
Craft Vendors
www.salamancachamber.org

DJ Matt McClard, Playing your favorite tunes and letting you sing them too!
Dancing and Karaoke.
7pm - 10pm In the Wine Lounge, No cover, ID required

Dog Days of Summer with the SPCA. Featuring sidewalk sales and specials all day, vendors, games, and free face painting. Bring your pet to the pet parade at 6 pm where prizes are awarded. Join the fun at the talent show, with performances and live music!
For more information call: 814-837-6565
www.kanepa.com

SATURDAY August 17

10:00 - 11:00 - "Predator - Prey Relationships" - During the Activity KECA will be discussing predator - prey relationships and learning all about adaptations that help these animals survive! There will be activities such as adaptation artisity, reading of stories and many more!
11:30 - 1:00 - "Paracord Survival" - Come and learn with KECA the many ways that paracord can be used in a survival situation. Stay after the demonstration and make your own survival bracelet!
1:30 - 3:30 - " Become a Junior Elk Expert" - There is so much you can learn at the Elk Country Visitor Center! Come out to the pavillion and receive a worksheet. Take time to explore the center and grounds to answer all the questions. Bring the completed worksheet back and get your certificate recognizing you as a Keystone Elk Country Alliance Jr. Elk Expert!
4:00 - 5:30 - "Puzzle Fun" - Join KECA in the pavilion for many hands on activities, including puzzles, coloring pages, a nature scavenger hunt, and even Elk Antler ring toss!

SUNDAY August 18th

10:00 - 11:30 -" All about Antlers" - Come learneverything you would ever want to know about Elk Antlers! Experience a tactile adventure as you handle many different sets of antlers and learn fascinating facts about them. For example, antlers are one of the world's fastest growing living tissues! Afterwards practice scoring a set of antlers!
12:00 - 1:00 - "Junior Elk Biologist" - Come and see what some of the tasks of elk biologists are! We will be learning all about the elk's four chambered stomach, as well as doing activities that explain why keeping track of the elk population is important! Receive a certificate after completing both activities!
1:30 - 3:00 - "Paracord Survival" - Come and learn the many ways that paracord can be usedin a surivial situation. Stay after the demonstration and make your own bracelet!
3:30 - 4:30 - "Caterpillar to Butterfly" - Start off by hearing a special story about how caterpilliars transform into the beautiful butterflies that we see throughtout the summer.
Then enjoy some interactive crafts surrounding the "butterfly" theme.
5:00 - 6:00 - "Binoculars for Beginners" Learn binocular viewing basics! Test your skills, and hit the trails to view elk and other wildlife! * Limited supply of binoculars*

Sponsored by Youngsville Rec. Committee
For more information please call Scott Nelson (814) 563-9777

Enjoy Drag Races on Saturday 6 pm in the camping area.
For more information call: 814-465-9979
www.majestictrails.com

Our package kicks off with a beer reception on Friday night and music around
the campfire.
Saturday, Breakfast for two, relaxing massage at our spa, five-course beer tasting dinner, live music
814-744-8017

Did you know that there are numerous plants right under your nose that can be eaten or brewed into tea? Join the naturalist as we try a sample of sweet fern tea and learn all about the various fauna that can be used and how to identify it. (This program is at 3:00 p.m. in the Discovery Room).

Come enjoy a cup of ‘shade-grown’ coffee. Learn about the benefits of seeking out this environmentally-friendly coffee and how that helps support wildlife. (3:00 p.m. at the Vista Overlook).