CLEARFIELD – Staff members at Visit Clearfield County (VCC) have announced the weekly events for Jan. 30-Feb. 5.
Ritz Theater, downtown Clearfield
Monday-Sunday
The theater’s lobby opens at 6:30 p.m. You can grab some popcorn, even if you cannot attend the movie showings. For movies and show times, please call 814-765-5835. Prices are $6 for adults and $4 for children (12 years and under) and senior citizens (60 years and older).
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Friday, Jan. 30
Winter Reading Program
Curwensville Public Library
The Curwensville Public Library will host its Winter Reading Program that will run through Feb. 23. The program is for ages 1 to 18 years. There will be prizes for minutes read. Children can use required reading for school as library reading, too. Children can pick up packets during library hours. You can stop in or call the library at 814-236-0355.
Ice Skating Sessions
Friends of Parker Dam
Ice skating sessions are scheduled from 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Fridays and from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Saturdays until the ice becomes unsafe. At these skating sessions, skate rentals are available, as well as hot chocolate, hot dogs and chili from the Friends of Parker Dam. The skating area (not skate rentals) is open daily during normal park hours (8 a.m. – dusk), after any snow on the rink has been cleared by park staff. Parker Dam State Park is located at 28 Fairview Rd., Penfield. Call 814-765-0630 for more information.
Free Fly-tying Demo
Jim’s Sports Center
From 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, there will be a fly-tying demo featuring Jason Grumblatt and George Kutskel at Jim’s Sports Center. Grumblatt of Woodland will be tying rough water caddis; Kutskel of DuBois is president of the local Trout Unlimited. Jim’s Sports Center is located at 26 N. Second St., Clearfield. For any questions, please call 814-765-3582.
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Saturday, Jan. 31
Winter Reading Program
Curwensville Public Library
The Curwensville Public Library will host its Winter Reading Program that will run through Feb. 23. The program is for ages 1 to 18 years. There will be prizes for minutes read. Children can use required reading for school as library reading, too. Children can pick up packets during library hours. You can stop in or call the library at 814-236-0355.
Ice Skating Sessions
Friends of Parker Dam
Ice skating sessions are scheduled from 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Fridays and from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Saturdays until the ice becomes unsafe. At these skating sessions, skate rentals are available, as well as hot chocolate, hot dogs and chili from the Friends of Parker Dam. The skating area (not skate rentals) is open daily during normal park hours (8 a.m. – dusk), after any snow on the rink has been cleared by park staff. Parker Dam State Park is located at 28 Fairview Rd., Penfield. Call 814-765-0630 for more information.
Teen Reading Lounge Kickoff
DuBois Public Library
A “Teen Reading Lounge” will kick off Jan. 31 at the DuBois Public Library. The program will be held from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. It is for youth who are 12 to 18 years old. The “Teen Reading Lounge” will feature snacks, books, games, crafts and more. For more information, contact the DuBois Public Library at 814-371-5930.
Groundhog Trail Wine Festival
Clearfield County Fairgrounds
The Groundhog Trail Wine Festival will be held Saturday, Jan. 31 at the Expo II Building at the Clearfield County Fairgrounds. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door and include wine tasting and souvenir glass. Attendees must be 21 years of age. Also, the wine festival will feature more than 30 vendors. Call 814-236-0910 or visit any Starr Hill Winery location for more information.
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Sunday, Feb. 1
Winter Adventures
Trail Blazer Adventures
Trail Blazer Adventures has announced 2015 Winter Adventures, including XC ski and snowshoe, weather conditions permitting, through March 15.
Trail Blazer Adventures will meet at Aletta’s Farm Market (located on the Curwensville/Grampian Highway) every Sunday at 2 p.m. to snowshoe/XC-ski the Clearfield/Grampian Rail-Trail or Bilger’s Rocks Trails.
After trail-blazing at your own pace, everyone will meet at the Place of Rocks Roadhouse for refreshments.
Call to reserve your gear or bring your own; call 814-590-7441 for more information.
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Monday, Feb. 2
Groundhog’s Day
Punxsutawney
Visitors can celebrate Groundhog’s Day in Punxsutawney. This celebration is held at Gobbler’s Knob every year in the morning. Afterward visitors can stick around for music and events all day in and around the Punxsutawney area. For more information, please go to www.punxsutawney.com.
Winter Reading Program
Curwensville Public Library
The Curwensville Public Library will host its Winter Reading Program that will run through Feb. 23. The program is for ages 1 to 18 years. There will be prizes for minutes read. Children can use required reading for school as library reading, too. Children can pick up packets during library hours. You can stop in or call the library at 814-236-0355.
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Tuesday, Feb. 3
Winter Reading Program
Curwensville Public Library
The Curwensville Public Library will host its Winter Reading Program that will run through Feb. 23. The program is for ages 1 to 18 years. There will be prizes for minutes read. Children can use required reading for school as library reading, too. Children can pick up packets during library hours. You can stop in or call the library at 814-236-0355.
Storytime Sessions
DuBois Public Library
At 10 a.m. Tuesdays, there will be “Babies & Books” with Miss Becky. Babies who are up to 2 years old and their parent or caregiver will enjoy this interactive storytime full of finger-plays, songs, stories and bonding time.
At 11 a.m. Tuesdays, there will be “Thrilling Threes” with Miss Chris & Miss Jayme: Children will enjoy stories, songs, finger-plays and fun. Children will work on their independence while their parents can enjoy the library.
If there is a delayed start or cancellation for the DuBois Area School District, the library will not hold storytimes. The DuBois Public Library is located at 31 S. Brady St., DuBois. Please call 814-371-5930, Ext. 4, with questions.
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Wednesday, Feb. 4
Winter Reading Program
Curwensville Public Library
The Curwensville Public Library will host its Winter Reading Program that will run through Feb. 23. The program is for ages 1 to 18 years. There will be prizes for minutes read. Children can use required reading for school as library reading, too. Children can pick up packets during library hours. You can stop in or call the library at 814-236-0355.
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Thursday, Feb. 5
Winter Reading Program
Curwensville Public Library
The Curwensville Public Library will host its Winter Reading Program that will run through Feb. 23. The program is for ages 1 to 18 years. There will be prizes for minutes read. Children can use required reading for school as library reading, too. Children can pick up packets during library hours. You can stop in or call the library at 814-236-0355.
Storytime Sessions
DuBois Public Library
At 10 a.m. Thursdays, there will be “Terrific Twos” with Miss Becky. Children who are 2 year olds and their parent or caregiver will enjoy this fun-filled storytime packed with books, songs and finger-plays.
At 11 a.m. Thursdays, there will be “Fantastic Fours & Fives” with Miss Chris & Miss Sandy. Children will get ready for school with stories, songs and games galore. Children will work on their independence while their parents can enjoy the library.
If there is a delayed start or cancellation for the DuBois Area School District, the library will not hold storytimes. The DuBois Public Library is located at 31 S. Brady St., DuBois. Please call 814-371-5930, Ext. 4, with questions.