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Fri 20th Sep to Sun 22nd Sep | Rock N' Roll Weekend in Ellicottville, NY Don’t miss this fun filled Rock N Roll weekend! Highlights include eclectic shops, outstanding restaurants, performances by regional musicians and the Classic Car Show. For more information call: 716-699-5046 www.ellicottvilleny.com West Washington Street, Ellicottville, NY 14731 | |
Sat 21st Sep | Gran Fondo of the Alleghenies in Warren Join us this fall for a ride through the unmatched beauty of northwest Pennsylvania during peak fall foliage. The Bicycle Times Gran Fondo of the Alleghenies offers three routes through the Allegheny National Forest, suitable for riders of all abilities. Choose from 30, 60, or 100-mile adventures. For more information call: 814-723-3050 www.wccbi.org Allegheny National Forest in Warren, PA 16365 | |
Sat 21st Sep | Binocular Basics, Benezette, PA - Tired of that unclear picture? Join the naturalist at Buckaneezer Blind to learn how to get the most out of your binoculars and hopefully see some Elk too! (This program will begin at 5:30 p.m.). Elk Country Visitor Center, 134 Homestead Drive, Benezette, PA 15821 | |
Sat 21st Sep | Monarch Butterfly Tagging, Benezette, PA - Get “up close and personal” with monarch butterflies as they pass southward through Pennsylvania on their fall migration. Find out more about their amazing journey, while learning how to safely handle, capture, tag, and measure these beautiful creatures! (This program will be at 1 P.M. in the Outdoor Pavilion). Elk Country Visitor Center, 134 Homestead Drive, Benezette, PA, 15821 | |
Sat 21st Sep 12:00 am 4:00 am | Awesome Amphibia, Portville, NY Pfeiffer Nature Center, 14 S. Main Street, Portville NY, 14770 | |
Sat 21st Sep | Fall Photo Walk, Mt Jewett, PA Join professional photographer Ed Bernik at the Kinzua Bridge State Park. Mt. Jewett, Pennsylvania at 10:00 am on September 21 to improve your digital photography skills. Part of the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Kinzua Bridge State Park, the Fall Photo Walk is FREE of charge. Participants should bring their digital camera , good walking shoes and a desire to learn. A book signing of "The great Great Kinzua Bridge"photography by Ed Bernik will follow from Noon to 4:00. Call 800-473-9370 fpr details Kinzua Bridge State Park, Mt Jewett, PA | |
Sat 21st Sep to Sun 22nd Sep | 18th Kinzua Bridge State Park “Fall Festival” Enjoy the Annual Kinzua Bridge Fall Festival with musical entertainment, vendors, food, pony rides, zem-zem cars, along with a terrific view of the Kinzua Bridge! Try your hand at candle dipping, leaf printing, and apple cider! Bring a chair and `set a spell` while listening to local musicians play bluegrass/country tunes! For more information call: 814-887-2754 www.dcnr.state.pa.us Kinzua Bridge State Park, 1721 Lindholm Dr., Mt. Jewett, PA 16740 | |
Sat 21st Sep | Lost and Found: Fur Coat, Benezette, PA Anyone know who this fur belongs to? Chances are, it’s a resident of the area. Learn how to identify the fur coats of many of the mammals that call the area home. (This program will be held at the Vista Overlook at 4:00 p.m.). Elk Country Visitor Center, 134 Homestead Drive, Benezette,PA, 15821 | |
Sat 21st Sep | Sustainable Energy , Benezette, PA Have fun becoming actively involved in many family–oriented experiments and projects as you learn about environmental friendly energy sources. (This program will begin at 11 A.M. in the Outdoor Pavilion). Elk Country Visitor Center, 134 Homstead Drive, Benezette, PA 15821 | |
Sat 21st Sep | Bass Fishing Tournament in the ANF Sponsored by Mingo Creek Anglers For more information please contact Mike Stefan, (412) 303-5133 Elijah Run Boat Launch in the Allegheny National Forest | |
Sat 21st Sep 10:00 am 4:00 pm | Fall Festival in Sheffield Our Campground will be Hosting our 3rd annual Fall Festival October 13th. Come and join us. For more information call: 814-968-4377 www.whisperingwindspa.com Whispering Wind Campground & Lodge, 277 Tollgate Road, Sheffield, PA 16345 | |
Sat 21st Sep 12:00 pm 4:00 pm | Awesome Amphibia, Pfeiffer Nature Center, Portville, NY September is salamander time at Pfeiffer! Hear a great childrens story then head out into the woods where you’ll turn logs, lift rocks, peer under ledges to carefully capture salamanders from our old-growth forest. Have time to observe and learn about the salamanders, frogs, toads, and maybe a snake or two, then create your own amphibian art: a clay salamander or a toad house to take home. For more information call: 716-933-0187 www.pfeiffernaturecenter.org Pfeiffer Nature Center, 14 S. Main Street, Portville, NY 14770 | |
Sun 22nd Sep | Buggin’ Out, Benezette, PA Penn State Graduate and Wildlife Technician, Stacy Foster, welcomes kids of all ages to learn about the exciting world of insects! Take a look at a collection of specimens. After the presentation hit the trails with Stacy and see what kinds insects you can discover right here in Elk Country! (This program will be held at 1:00 p.m. in the Outdoor Pavilion). Elk Country Visitor Center, 134 Homestead Drive, Benezette, PA 15821 | |
Sun 22nd Sep | SOUTHERN TIER SYMPHONY TO PRESENT ‘RUSSIAN FALL’ IN SUNDAY CONCERT BRADFORD, Pa. – The Southern Tier Symphony will perform “Russian Fall,” featuring Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 in F minor, at 3 p.m. Sept. 22 in the Bromeley Family Theater of Blaisdell Hall at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. Tickets for the event are $20 for the public and free for all students. Other selections are “Little Suite” by Witold Lutoslawski, “Polka from the Golden Age” by Dimitri Shostakovitch, “Russian Christmas” by Alfred Reed and selections from “Les Miserables” by Claude Michel Schoenber. The symphony is directed by John Whitney, who has led orchestras on three continents, including those in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia and Venezuela. He has performed with or conducted a host of platinum artists, including Luciano Pavarotti, Tony Bennett, Ray Charles, Henry Mancini, Cab Calloway, Liberace and Doc Severinsen. More information on the Southern Tier Symphony may be found at www.southerntiersymphony.org. For disability-related needs, contact the Office of Disability Resources and Services at (814)362-7609 or clh71@pitt.edu Bromeley Family Theater, 300 Campus Drive, Bradford,PA 16701 | |
Sun 22nd Sep | Natural Laundry Detergent, Benezette, PA Whether you’re looking to reduce spending or improve your environmental footprint; homemade laundry soap can be a rewarding activity for the whole family! As we discuss the benefits of using this soap, we’ll make a batch of homemade Laundry detergent with the naturalist and receive a sample to try at home. (This program will be at 4:00 p.m. in the Outdoor Pavilion). Elk Country Visitor Center, 134 Homestead Drive, Benezette | |
Mon 23rd Sep | Indepentent Film Series - MUD, Bradford, PA $7.00 Admission, 5:30 PM, 814-363-9388 www.dipsonthearres.com 123 Main Street, Bradford, PA 16701 | |
Tue 24th Sep | MOMIX, Bradford, PA "You've never seen anything like this," Oschman said. "What these artist can do with images, light, movement... breathtaking." Known internationally for presenting work of exceptional invent- iveness and physical beauty, MOMIX is a company of dancer- illusionists under the directionof Moses Pendleton. 7:30 p.m. www.bcpac.com/ 814-362-2522 Bromeley Family Theater, 300 Campus Drive, Bradford, PA | |
Tue 24th Sep 7:00 pm 8:30 pm | Historical Movie Night, Smethport, PA Free admission to a civil war movie with free admissions. For more information call: 814-887-5142 www.smethportchamber.com Old Jail Museum, 502 W. King St., Smethport, PA 16749 | |
Fri 27th Sep | What’s that Tree, Benezette, PA There are a great many trees in the forest. Learn about some of the common ones and how you can easily identify them as we traverse the ECVC trails. (Meet in the Discovery Room at 3:00 p.m.). Elk Country Visitor Center, 134 Homestead Drive, Benezette, PA 15821 | |
Sat 28th Sep | Cold-blooded Curiosity, Benezette, PA Are you naturally curious? If so, this is an event you don’t want to miss! Cold-blooded Curiosity has visited The Center on many occasions and are back again by popular demand! They are a conservation group whose mission is to educate others about conservation through a hands-on approach. Come meet and greet the cold-blooded creatures up close and personal at the Elk Country Visitor Center and hear the stories told by founders of the organization, Jesse Winters and Dreama Tubbs. ( Cold-blooded Curiosity will be set up in the Discovery Room throughout the afternoon). Elk Country Visitor Center, 134 Homestead Drive, Benezette, PA, 15821 | |
Sat 28th Sep | Guest Speaker, John Dzemyan, PGC Land Manager: “Pennsylvania’s White-Tailed Deer ”. Don’t miss this informative and interesting presentation on the past and present status of the Commonwealth’s white-tailed deer population. You will also have the opportunity to view, compare, and even handle several sets of very large antlers from deer which have had proper habitat compared with those who have not. ( This unique program will be held in our large Outdoor Pavilion at 1:00 p.m.). the Elk Country Visitor Center, 134 Homestead Drive, Benezette, PA 15821 | |
Sat 28th Sep | Reishi Tea, Benezette, PA Some cultures refer to the Reishi as the mushroom of immortality! Come learn all about it as we sample some and learn about other wild teas that can be found in the area. (This program will be held at 4:00 p.m. in the Outdoor Pavilion). Elk Country Visitor Center, 134 Homestead Drive, Benezette, PA, 15821 | |
Sat 28th Sep | UNIQUE PRODUCTION OF ‘OUR TOWN’ BRADFORD, PA BRADFORD, Pa. – A unique production of the classic play “Our Town” will be presented by Little Green Pig Theater next week at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. Thornton Wilder’s popular Pulitzer-prize winning drama will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 28 in the Bromeley Family Theater in Blaisdell Hall. The Five Points Star arts blog called the Little Green Pig production “a fresh, innovative, heart-squeezing new production.” Performed with an all African-American cast, director Jay O’Berski told the Chapel Hill (N.C.) News that the Durham, N.C., theater group follows Wilder’s story line. “It’s a place where birth, weddings and death are unencumbered by the sensationalistic elements that normally accompany black stories in modern media. It’s a look at what was and what is, through the lens of America’s most produced, iconic play.” Five Points said the cast, which must play multiple roles, is “uniformly strong,” and particularly praised J. Alphonse Nicholson as teenager George Gibbs and Aurelia Belfield as protagonist Emily Webb. Dr. Kevin Ewert, professor of theater at Pitt-Bradford, said, “In 2006, Little Green Pig did Checkhov’s ‘The Cherry Orchard’ with an all-black cast. It was extraordinary. It was like watching a new play that also happened to be this great classic, where the quiet museum reverence was traded in for something with a lot more life in it. ‘Our Town’ is being similarly reinvented.” Little Green Pig is a nonprofit theater company with a model that is experimental but accessible, strange and dreamlike, but familiar and immediate. Tickets are $6 for the public and $2 for all students and may be purchased through the Bromeley box office by calling (814)362-5113. For disability University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, 300 Campus Drive, Bradford, PA 16701. | |
Sat 28th Sep 10:00 am 6:00 pm | Fall Fest at Flickerwood Wine Cellars, Kane, PA, 16735 FALLFEST 2013 A Celebration of Harvest Our last party of the season, a weekend of wine, live music shopping and food! Saturday and Sunday September 28 & 29 Open Saturday 10-9 and Sunday 11-6. Rain or Shine. Spezie Pesca Vino (Spiced Peach Wine) will be making its return and there will be complimentary samples of mulled Sweet Angel Red all weekend! We have a wonderful variety of vendors scheduled for the weekend. There will be hand made crafts, jewelry, baked goods, hand sewn items, skin products, and even homemade treats for Fido! Snuffy's Chainsaw Carvings will be demonstrating and selling all weekend. Cinco C's Alpacas will be here on Sunday with their wonderful animals and alpaca products! MUSIC over FALLFEST weekend will be fantastic too as we are THE WINE THAT ROCKS! Saturday, winemaker Rick Zampogna and his band XIII will be rockin' the pavilion from 1-5! Sunday, the fun continues with the No Name Trio! You can dance and sing along with them from 1-5! Oh and the food! B & N Concessions will be here all week-end with the best festival food around! North Country Kettle Corn will be here popping up their delicious kettle corn Several vendors will be selling baked goods, candy and pepper jelly Door Prizes, Sales, Discounts DON'T MISS OUT!! 14-837-7566 309 Flickerwood Road, Kane, PA , 16735 | |
Sun 29th Sep | Treasure Cache, Benezette, PA Heard of geocaching, but not sure what all the fuss is about? Come learn how to use one of our basic gps units, as we teach you all about geocaching. Once we learn the basics, we will put our knowledge to use by finding a temporary cache located at the center. Elk Country Visitor Center, 134 Homestead Drive, Benezette, PA, 15821 | |
Sun 29th Sep | All About Elk, Benezette, PA Learn fascinating facts about the Pennsylvania elk herd! Discover some of the seasonal happenings here in Elk Country and learn about the history of elk in the state. (This program will be held at 1:00 p.m. at the Dominion Viewing Blind Amphitheater). Elk Country Visitor Center, 134 Homestead Drive, Benezette, PA, 15821 | |
Sun 29th Sep | Charity Fishing Tournament in the ANF Sponsored by Bradford Youth Hockey For more information please contact Tom Means, (814) 362-1423 Willow Bay Boat Launch in the Allegheny National Forest | |
Sun 29th Sep 10:00 am 6:00 pm | Fall Fest - Annual Scarecrow Contest Fraley Street, Kane, PA 16735 | |
Mon 30th Sep | Indepentent Film Series - Unfinished Song, Bradford, PA $7.00 Admission, 5:30 PM, 814-363-9388 www.dipsonthearres.com 123 Main Street, Bradford, PA 16701 | |
Tue 1st Oct | Financial Planning: Getting Started Financial Planning: Getting Started, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Room 200, Seneca Building, 2 Main St., Bradford, Pa. $30. Learn the fundamentals of the financial planning process. For more information or to register, contact the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Division of Continuing Education and Regional Development at 814-362-5078 or contined@pitt.edu. | |
Fri 4th Oct | 50th Anniversary Gala, Bradford, PA Don't miss Pitt-Bradford's 50th Anniversary Gala with special guest, Marilyn Horne. A formal dinner, entertainment, and limited auction will be held to raise funds for the Marilyn Horne Archive Collection Project that will be located in the Seneca Building. For more information call (814) 362-5091. www.upb.pitt.edu/anniversarycalender University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, 300 Campus Drive, Bradford, PA 16701 | |
Fri 4th Oct | First Friday at The Depot in Kane, PA First Friday at The Depot in Kane, PA Brought to you by the fine people at Artworks at the Depot and featuring art and demonstrations by The Laughing Owl Press along with live music by The Dusty Trout. Enjoy an evening of printmaking and bluegrass music at the historic Depot in Kane. Admission is free and refreshments will be provided. We hope to see you there! For more information www.alleghenyartworks.org The Depot, 1 South Fraley St., Kane, PA 16735 | |
Fri 4th Oct | Wine Down Friday, Kane, PA Wine Down on Friday, October 4th with Acoustic Highway! Richard and Kurt will be jammin' in the Wine Lounge, 7-10. No cover, ID required! www.flickerwood.com Flickerwood Winery, 309 Flickerwood Road, Kane, PA 16735 | |
Sat 5th Oct | Blessing of the Animals in Bradford For more information call: 814-368-8915 Church of Ascension, 26 Chautaupua Place, Bradford, PA 6701 | |
Sat 5th Oct | Wagon rides to the sugarhouse & great fall foliage at Spragues's Sprague's Maple Farms location offers year round natural beauty. Walk on our trails to the sugarhouse where you will have more opportunity to experience the picturesque view. This is definitely a photo opportunity! On Weekends in October, weather permitting, we offer wagon rides to the sugarhouse where hot mulled cider and fresh homemade maple cake donuts will warm you up. For more information call: 800-446-2753 www.spraguesmaplefarms.com Sprague's Maple Farms, 1048 Route 305, Portville, NY 14770 | |
Sat 5th Oct | Pig Roast: A Touch of Civil War Times in Smethport, PA Honoring the Civil War. Experience old fashioned fun, learn about the Civil War and what life was like 150 years ago, activities include music, dance, history alive venues, pony express demonstrations, children’s games from days gone by, pony rides and many more activities to enjoy. Rain or Shine - in case of rain we have many buildings to duck into. Gate admission is $5, children 10 and under are free. Pig Roast is $5 for children 10 and under, $10 for everyone else. For more information call: 814-887-5142 www.smethportchamber.co.....m.htm McKean County Fair Grounds, 4H Bldg., 7172 Rt. 46, Smethport, PA 16749 | |
Sat 5th Oct to Sun 6th Oct | Falling Leaves Festival in Salamanca, NY The Native Roots Artists Guild (NRAG) brings the rich culture for which Native American Artists are known at this year’s Falling Leaves Festival in Salamanca, NY. Come and enjoy traditional and contemporary arts and crafts produced by Native American artists. For more information call: 716-945-2034 www.salamancachamber.org Jefferson Street Park, Broad Street, Salamanca, NY 14779 | |
Sat 5th Oct 9:00 am 7:00 pm | 5th Anniversary Sale & Celebration, Bradford, PA Saturday, October 5th,, Sportsman's Outlet invites you to join them for their 5th Anniversary Sale and Celebration. Event will include: live broadcast by WBRR from 11am-2pm; the McKean County SPCA with animals and merchandise to raise awareness and funds; St. Bernard's School selling hotdogs, hamburgers, and baked goods to fundraise for its new art program; Chili Cookoff Contest featuring lots of local cooks; Kinzua Walleye Association kids casting contest. Drawings for free merchandise all day, including boots, crossbow, clothing and general merchandise. Visit Sportsman's Outlet at: www.facebook.com/SportsmansOutlet Sportsman Outlet , 500 Chestnut Street Ext. Bradford, PA 16701 | |
Sat 5th Oct 10:00 am 6:00 pm | ANF Foliage Photo Trek, Bradford, PA Plan to join award-winning photographer Ed Bernik on a guided photo excursion into the Allegheny National Forest Region. Scheduled during the peak of the fall foliage season, you will learn how to capture that perfect shot while enjoying the natural beauty that surrounds you. The photo trek includes photography instruction, breakfast and a full-day of photography, including a photo critique. The bestphotos will be featured on visitANF.com. Dress for hiking, bring comfortable walking shoes and clothing, rain gear, a digital SLR camera and a tripod. Participants will car pool to the locations. Trek will occur rain or shine. Fee of $55 includes a box lunch. Meeting location: Frame Westerberg Blg. Pitt- Bradford Campus, 300 Campus Drive, Bradford, PA To call or sign up: 1-800-872-1787 Registration: contined@upb.com Frame-Westerberg Commons Building, 300 Campus Dr., Bradford, PA 16701 | |
Sat 5th Oct 10:00 am 4:00 pm | Wildcat Park Fall Festival in Ludlow The Ludlow Community Association will be hosting its 9th Annual Wildcat Park Fall Festival on Saturday Oct. 5th, 2013. Free admission. Featuring Handmade Crafts, Concessions, Bake Sale, Pony and Hay Rides and more. For more information call: 814-945-6373 www.wildcatpark.com Wildcat Park, 896 Olmsted Rd., Ludlow, PA 16333 | |
Sat 5th Oct 12:00 pm 5:00 pm | Discover Heritage Day at Kinzua Bridge State Park Join us for Discover Our Heritage Day at Kinzua Bridge State Park from Noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2013! Along with beautiful fall foliage, this day will include vendors, feature an amateur woodsman’s competition (crosscut saw, log rolling, etc.) apple cider making, plus much, much more. For the amateur competition participants will need a team of 2 people to compete. Grab a friend and join in the fun! Call the park office for more info on this at (814) 965-2646 or email: hdzemyan@pa.gov www.dcnr.state.pa.us Kinzua Bridge State Park, 1721 Lindholm Dr., Mt. Jewett, PA 16740 | |
Sun 6th Oct | Wagon rides to the sugarhouse & great fall foliage at Spragues's Sprague's Maple Farms location offers year round natural beauty. Walk on our trails to the sugarhouse where you will have more opportunity to experience the picturesque view. This is definitely a photo opportunity! On Weekends in October, weather permitting, we offer wagon rides to the sugarhouse where hot mulled cider and fresh homemade maple cake donuts will warm you up. For more information call: 800-446-2753 www.spraguesmaplefarms.com Sprague's Maple Farms, 1048 Route 305, Portville, NY 14770 | |
Sun 6th Oct | Bass Fishing Tournament in the ANF Sponsored by Reynoldsville Bass Club For more information please contact Rick Lanzoni, (814) 591-6013 Elijah Run Boat Launch in the Allegheny National Forest | |
Sun 6th Oct 10:00 am 2:00 pm | Jeep Scavenger Hunt / BBQ, Cooksburg PA LIMITED TO THE FIRST 25 JEEPS REGISTERED - $40 per Jeep, includes 2 Tee Shirts, 2 Chicken Dinners, The Hunt, Prizes to be awarded. For more information call Susie Irwin or Missie McDonald at 814-927- 8400 E-mail contact: trailsendcookforest.com www.trailsendcookforest.com Trails End Restaurant, 2738 Forest Road, Cooksburg PA 16217 | |
Sun 6th Oct 12:00 pm 4:00 pm | 4th Annual Pumpkinfest, Bradford, PA This is the 4th annual pumpkinfest. We will have many vendors (including food vendors), entertainment, pumpkin and scarecrow contests, game booths, face painting, hay wagon rides and pony rides and more. (Pre-registration required.) For more information call: 814-362-3030 Downtown Bradford, Main Street, Bradford, PA 16701 | |
Mon 7th Oct 5:30 pm 7:00 pm | Independent Film Series - Computer Chess, Bradford, PA Mainstreet Bradford Movie House, 123 Main Street, Bradford, PA 16701 | |
Tue 8th Oct 6:00 pm 8:00 pm | Sunset at the Cabin ~ Friendraiser, Pfeiffer Nature Center, Portville, NY There is little that compares to the beauty of watching the sun sink behind the mountains from our wonderful Historic American Chestnut Cabin. This is an opportunity to do just that, learn a bit of cabin history, and enjoy some delicious homemade finger food and adult beverages, all at the same time! For more information call: 716-933-0187 www.pfeiffernaturecenter.org Pfeiffer Nature Center, 14 S. Main Street, Portville, NY 14770 | |
Wed 9th Oct 8:30 am 10:00 am | Basics of Photoshop , Bradford, PA This course will help you learn the basics of editing/using photos and images for the web. The cost is $32. For more information please call: 814-362-5078 or contined@pitt.edu Seneca Building, Room 200, 2 Main St., Bradford, PA 16701 | |
Fri 11th Oct to Sun 13th Oct | Johnny Appleseed Festival, Sheffield, PA We are reliving the history of the great logging boom era this weekend. The skills of old are the competitive events of today, and the same competitive spirit of the lumberjacks of yesteryear is still very much alive here at the Johnny Appleseed Festival. For more information contact: sts@westpa.net www.johnnyappleseedfest.net MEMORIAL PARK in Sheffield, PA 16345 | |
Sat 12th Oct to Sun 13th Oct | Wagon rides to the sugarhouse & great fall foliage at Spragues's Sprague's Maple Farms location offers year round natural beauty. Walk on our trails to the sugarhouse where you will have more opportunity to experience the picturesque view. This is definitely a photo opportunity! On Weekends in October, weather permitting, we offer wagon rides to the sugarhouse where hot mulled cider and fresh homemade maple cake donuts will warm you up between the hours of 10 am to 4 pm. For more information call: 800-446-2753 www.spraguesmaplefarms.com Sprague's Maple Farms, 1048 Route 305, Portville, NY 14770 |