Join Staff for the Perseids Meteor Shower out on the Bridge! The shower peaks in the early morning hours. Bring a chair, blanket, dress warmly, wear bugs pray, bring a flashlight with red lens or cellophane. Phone use will be limited. Meet in front of the visitor center. 

For more information please call 814-778-5467.

Former Bradford resident Michael P. Gabriel will give a presentation on Sunday, August 13, at 1:30 P.M. at the Eldred World War II Museum about his book Physician Soldier: The South Pacific Letters of Captain Fred Gabriel from the 39th Station Hospital. The book is a compilation of over 300 letters that Gabriel’s father wrote to his family in Eldred, PA, during World War II.

For more information please call 814-225-2220 or visit www.facebook.com/EldredPAWWIIMuseum

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service is offering a free, public program called Simplifying the Landscape presented by our Artist-in-Residence, Paul Seymour on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at 6:00 pm, in the Forest Headquarters (Supervisor’s Office) located in North Warren. Participants should meet in the lobby and are encouraged to engage with the artist in this interactive program, which will conclude with an oil painting demonstration and an art drawing giveaway.

For more information please visit www.fs.usda.gov/allegheny or call (814) 728-6281

Have you heard of the invasive Spotted Lanternfly which is making its way across Pennsylvania? Are you interested in learning what you can do to help combat the spread and protect your valuable crops and fruit trees? Join Victoria Challingsworth, from Elk County Conservation District, as she discusses the origins of this insect, its lifecycle, favorite host plants, and what you can do to help stop the spread. 

For more information please visit elkcountryvisitorcenter.com/ or call 814-787-5167

Sunday was the one day of the week that woodhicks could relax and unwind.  Bring the family to try some of the games woodhicks played, like checkers and horseshoes, as well as a variety of other fun 19^th century games. 

For more information please call 814-435-2652 or visit lumbermuseum.org/events/

Local beekeeper Craig Schloder will display a live honey bee colony that visitors can observe and enjoy. He will be available to answer questions about this interesting and vital hobby that continues to gain popularity. 

For more information please visit elkcountryvisitorcenter.com/ or call 814-787-5176.

Try something new by joining staff for a stress free walk around the main park area! Relax, look, and listen to nature. 

For more information please call 814-778-5467.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service announces the staff of Allegheny National Forest will play an exhibition baseball game against the Jamestown & Area Old Timers Baseball Club. To commemorate the Allegheny National Forest’s Centennial, staff volunteered to play in an exhibition game billed “Smokey Goes to the Ballpark!” Admission is free for this family-friendly event. The first 100 people through the gate will receive a commemorative tote bag. Smokey Bear will be at the game to remind everyone, “Only you can prevent wildfires!”

For more information on all the Centennial celebrations please visit www.fs.usda.gov/detail.....61771

The Town Square Concert Series is put on by the Port Allegany Women's Club. The concerts are held in June, July and August each year in the wooden gazebo in Town Square Park.

Concerts start at 6:00 each Thursday evening. Families can bring their blankets and chairs and enjoy a free evening of music.

For more information please call 814-642-5171 or visit www.facebook.com/TownS.....anyPA