CLEARFIELD – Staff members at Visit Clearfield County (VCC) have announced the weekly events for April 24-30.
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, April 24
Woodsy Owl Weekend
Parker Dam
Anyone who wishes to volunteer, even just for the day, can participate in the two Saturday volunteer sessions. But, beginning Friday, April 24, campsites will be available on a first-come, first-served basis only.
Campers will not be charged the normal overnight camping fee (Friday and Saturday night, April 24-25) in agreement that they participate in both the Saturday morning and afternoon work sessions that will be used to spruce up the park in anticipation of the upcoming summer season.
Past work has included leaf raking, mulching, flowerbed improvements, tree planting, cleaning fire rings, trail clearing and other projects. Aside from the obvious incentive of a free weekend of camping, participants will be able to experience the rewards of volunteering in the outdoors and having a part in the beautification of our natural and recreational resources.
All volunteers will meet at the campground host site (#107) at a.m. Saturday. If you have a group of volunteers (Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, etc.), please contact the Conservation Volunteer Coordinator at 814-765-0630 to discuss appropriate projects for your group’s numbers and abilities that day.
Parker Dam State Park is located at 28 Fairview Rd., Penfield. Call 814-765-0630 for more information.
Dine-In for Dafeat
Fort Worth Restaurant
Guests are invited to join the Fort Worth Restaurant for Dine-In for Dafeat on Friday, April 24. The Fort Worth Restaurant will donate 10 percent of a guest’s check to Dafeat, DuBois Area Families for Effective Autism Treatment. The Fort Worth Restaurant is located at 229 W. Long Ave., DuBois. Please call 814-371-7570 for more information.
Rockton Mountain and Hike Meet-up
You can join the community and Trail Blazer Adventure for an approximate 3- to 11-mile mountain bike or hike at Rockton Mountain at 6 p.m. Friday, April 24.
There are options along the way to bail out of a trail if necessary. The trail system is primarily flat with only a few technical rocky sections.
The hike meet-up will start at the Rockton Mountain Trails parking lot off of Route 322/Greenwood Drive, located in Pine Township, Clearfield County. Afterwards, you will meet up at Over the Mountain.
Please RSVP to Tina at Trail Blazer Adventures at 814-590-7441 or trailblazer4fun@gmail.com.
Pennsylvania Black Bear, Parker Dam
Meet 7 p.m. – Campground Amphitheater
Whether it is awe or fear that you feel when you see a bear, you probably don’t know the entire story of these incredible animals. Join us to learn more about their life and survival in Penn’s Woods, as well as what scientists have learned about them over the years. Parker Dam State Park is located at 28 Fairview Rd., Penfield. Please call 814-765-0630 for more information.
Mother Hicks
Reitz Theater
“Mother Hicks is a witch, people say,” is a repeated phrase in Susan Zeder’s play about three misunderstood “outsiders” in the town of Ware, Illinois in 1935 during the Great Depression.
The play centers around a pre-teen orphan known as “Girl” who struggles to find her true identity and where she belongs. Mother Hicks is considered an “outsider” because she is a recluse in the hills outside the close-knit town that is wary of her different ways.
Finally, Tuc, who lives in the hills, is also “outside” the community because he is deaf and mute. Yet each of these outsiders seems more grounded than the scared society that shuns them.
In a time of fear and misfortune, the “outsider” must be to blame. The story is narrated by the deaf character, Tuc, who signs as the chorus and individuals speak his “word-pictures.” Zeder’s play evokes laughter, pathos, wonder and mystery and is enchantingly fit for the whole family.
Director Gayle Gearhart urges audience members to park early for each performance in order to delight in the added bonus of live-performance music from the era before and throughout each performance.
Featuring some great local talent from the tri-county area and offering an interpreter for the deaf for three of the shows. This is a show for the entire family.
Shows are April 24-25, April 30 and May 1-2 at 7:30 p.m. and April 26 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students and seniors and $5 for children.
Tickets may be purchased at any one of the ticket outlets or by reserving through the box office: 814-375-4274 or reitztheaterreservations@gmail.com.
The Reitz Theater is located at 36 E. Scribner Ave., DuBois. More information can be found at reitztheater.com.
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Saturday, April 25
Woodsy Owl Weekend
Parker Dam
Anyone who wishes to volunteer, even just for the day, can participate in the two Saturday volunteer sessions. But, beginning Friday, April 24, campsites will be available on a first-come, first-served basis only.
Campers will not be charged the normal overnight camping fee (Friday and Saturday night, April 24-25) in agreement that they participate in both the Saturday morning and afternoon work sessions that will be used to spruce up the park in anticipation of the upcoming summer season.
Past work has included leaf raking, mulching, flowerbed improvements, tree planting, cleaning fire rings, trail clearing and other projects. Aside from the obvious incentive of a free weekend of camping, participants will be able to experience the rewards of volunteering in the outdoors and having a part in the beautification of our natural and recreational resources.
All volunteers will meet at the campground host site (#107) at a.m. Saturday. If you have a group of volunteers (Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, etc.), please contact the Conservation Volunteer Coordinator at 814-765-0630 to discuss appropriate projects for your group’s numbers and abilities that day.
Parker Dam State Park is located at 28 Fairview Rd., Penfield. Call 814-765-0630 for more information.
Mother Hicks
Reitz Theater
“Mother Hicks is a witch, people say,” is a repeated phrase in Susan Zeder’s play about three misunderstood “outsiders” in the town of Ware, Illinois in 1935 during the Great Depression.
The play centers around a pre-teen orphan known as “Girl” who struggles to find her true identity and where she belongs. Mother Hicks is considered an “outsider” because she is a recluse in the hills outside the close-knit town that is wary of her different ways.
Finally, Tuc, who lives in the hills, is also “outside” the community because he is deaf and mute. Yet each of these outsiders seems more grounded than the scared society that shuns them.
In a time of fear and misfortune, the “outsider” must be to blame. The story is narrated by the deaf character, Tuc, who signs as the chorus and individuals speak his “word-pictures.” Zeder’s play evokes laughter, pathos, wonder and mystery and is enchantingly fit for the whole family.
Director Gayle Gearhart urges audience members to park early for each performance in order to delight in the added bonus of live-performance music from the era before and throughout each performance.
Featuring some great local talent from the tri-county area and offering an interpreter for the deaf for three of the shows. This is a show for the entire family.
Shows are April 24-25, April 30 and May 1-2 at 7:30 p.m. and April 26 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students and seniors and $5 for children.
Tickets may be purchased at any one of the ticket outlets or by reserving through the box office: 814-375-4274 or reitztheaterreservations@gmail.com.
The Reitz Theater is located at 36 E. Scribner Ave., DuBois. More information can be found at reitztheater.com.
Facebook Workshop
DuBois Business College
Are you interested in learning more about Facebook to use it to the full potential? Do you want to create a new account and need help?
The DuBois Business College will host a Facebook workshop Saturday, April 25. For more information, call Debbie at 814-375-0142.
The DuBois Business College is located at 1 Beaver Dr. DuBois.
Spring Open House
Lock Haven Clearfield Campus Admissions
A spring Lock Haven Clearfield Campus Admissions open house will be held Saturday, April 25.
Please call for individual tours (Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.) at 814-765-0559.
The LHU Clearfield Campus is located at 201 University Dr., Clearfield.
Earth Day
Bilger’s Rocks
Bilger’s Rocks will celebrate Earth Day at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 25. People can help clean up and prepare the rock park for campers and summer.
There will be free primitive camping for anyone who wants to stay the weekend to help. Bilger’s Rocks is located at 1928 Bilger’s Rocks Rd., Grampian.
More information can be obtained at info@bilgersrocks.com.
Cayman Wine Walk
Treasure Lake
The Cayman Wine Walk will be held from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, April 25. There will be food, music and fun with wineries and craft vendors. The event is open to the public and tickets are $20. Please call 814-371-0711, Ext. 903, for more information. Treasure Lake is located in DuBois.
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Sunday, April 26
Mother Hicks
Reitz Theater
“Mother Hicks is a witch, people say,” is a repeated phrase in Susan Zeder’s play about three misunderstood “outsiders” in the town of Ware, Illinois in 1935 during the Great Depression.
The play centers around a pre-teen orphan known as “Girl” who struggles to find her true identity and where she belongs. Mother Hicks is considered an “outsider” because she is a recluse in the hills outside the close-knit town that is wary of her different ways.
Finally, Tuc, who lives in the hills, is also “outside” the community because he is deaf and mute. Yet each of these outsiders seems more grounded than the scared society that shuns them.
In a time of fear and misfortune, the “outsider” must be to blame. The story is narrated by the deaf character, Tuc, who signs as the chorus and individuals speak his “word-pictures.” Zeder’s play evokes laughter, pathos, wonder and mystery and is enchantingly fit for the whole family.
Director Gayle Gearhart urges audience members to park early for each performance in order to delight in the added bonus of live-performance music from the era before and throughout each performance.
Featuring some great local talent from the tri-county area and offering an interpreter for the deaf for three of the shows. This is a show for the entire family.
Shows are April 24-25, April 30 and May 1-2 at 7:30 p.m. and April 26 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students and seniors and $5 for children.
Tickets may be purchased at any one of the ticket outlets or by reserving through the box office: 814-375-4274 or reitztheaterreservations@gmail.com.
The Reitz Theater is located at 36 E. Scribner Ave., DuBois. More information can be found at reitztheater.com.
Hike to Three Falls & Quehanna Wild Area
At 8:30 a.m. Sunday, April 26, there will be a hike to Three Falls and the Quehanna Wild Area. Hikers will also search for the Three Falls geocache.
Hikers should wear bug repellent, as well as bring water and snacks. Hikers will meet at Sapp Bros., 15196 Clearfield Shawville Hwy., Clearfield, depending on where they are traveling from.
Others should feel free to meet the group at the wood state marker for Round Island Trail Waterfalls. After parking there, hikers will depart at approximately 9:30 a.m. for the approximate 30-minute walk down to the falls.
Hikers will follow the well-worn path through the grass. The last 100 feet is the steepest of the entire walk and the hardest to climb out when hikers leave. Some people may go on an additional hike.
Everyone is welcome to meet up afterward at the Medix Hotel for refreshments. RSVP to Tina at Trail Blazer Adventures at 814-590-7441 or trailblazer4fun@gmail.com.
Kids Fishing Derby
Parker Dam
The 40th annual Kids Fishing Derby will take place from 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Sunday, April 26 at Parker Dam. Any child who is up to 13 years of age may participate in the derby. Adults may assist their child but are reminded they will need a current-year fishing license. The grand prize winner will receive a $50 gift card, a vintage silver dollar, a Zebco rod and reel combo and a canvas signed trout print in full color. Many other prizes will be awarded during the derby and bait will be provided by Terry Malloy of Jim’s Sports Center. For more information, please call 814-236-3621.
Wine Making Class
The Winery at Wilcox will host a wine making class from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, April 26 at the shop in the DuBois Mall. The $25 fee includes tricks and trades of wine making, sandwiches and a snack and a wine making gift. Please pre-pay by Friday, April 24 by calling 814-375-6885. Space is limited for the class.
Walk MS DuBois
Treasure Lake
The Treasure Lake Property Owners Association has invited the National Multiple Sclerosis Society to hold its annual Walk MS DuBois at the Lakeview Lodge and Conference Center. In partnership since 1997, Walk MS DuBois has grown to more than 400 participants and generated about $22,000 last year.
This year the local organizers would like to invite new and returning participants to contact walkMS.org or 1-800-Fight-MS to register for the walk on Sunday, April 26 at 1 p.m. Walkers will meet at Lakeview Lodge at Treasure Lake.
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Monday April 27
The Human Form Art Class
The Liddle Gallery
The Human Form Art Class will be held at The Liddle Gallery on Mondays from 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. You will experience drawing the human form and working with a live model (no nudity).
The facilitator will be Christion Iraca. The cost for the class is for an artist $10 and for students and seniors $5. You will pay at the door.
The Liddle Gallery is located at 109 E. Market St. in Clearfield. Call for more information at 814-765-5700.
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Tuesday, April 28
Weekly Relationship Education Classes
Children’s Aid Society
The Children’s Aid Society will offer weekly relationship education classes. The classes will be held from 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays from April 7 – June 9 at Abba’s Coffeehouse, DuBois. Also, they will be held from 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Thursdays from April 9 – June 11 at the Centre Grove United Methodist Church, Clearfield. For more information, please call 814-765-2686 or 814-371-3668, Ext. 229.
After Hours Mixer
Fairfield Inn & Suite
There will be an After Hours Mixer from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 28 at the Fairfield Inn & Suites near Interstate 80, Exit 101. You can join to help celebrate the second anniversary of the hotel’s opening. There will be hors d’oeuvres and snacks from Station 101, along with beverages, tours, door prizes, etc. Call the DuBois Chamber for reservations at 814-371-5010. The Fairfield Inn & Suites is located at 2219 Bee Line Hwy., DuBois.
The University Players Performance
Lock Haven Clearfield Campus
Lock Haven Clearfield and the Lock Haven University Theatre Department will present “We’re Still Here” by The University Players.
It will be a high energy performance featuring LHU students sharing musical numbers and vignettes. It will be take place from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 28.
The performance is free and open to the public. A freewill donation will be accepted to benefit Susquehanna River Arts Center.
The Lock Haven University Clearfield Campus is located at 201 University Dr., Clearfield.
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Wednesday, April 29
Marketing Seminar
Homewood Suites
The 8 M’s of Marketing will be a morning seminar and lunch by sought-after speaker, trainer, consultant, Jay Handler, IOM. His diverse client list includes small business, corporate brands, associations, non-profits and Chambers of Commerce.
You can join the seminar at the Homewood Suites (behind Wal-Mart) on Wednesday, April 29 at 10 a.m. This nationally-known speaker offers client training in sales, marketing and social media. The seminar, lunch and all program materials are $20 per person.
The Homewood Suites is located at 15 Industrial Dr., DuBois.
Book Club
The DuBois Mall
The book club will meet the last Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m. at the Winery at Wilcox in the DuBois Mall. Light snacks will be provided to participants. For more information, please call 814-375-6885. The DuBois Mall is located at 5522 Shaffer Rd., DuBois.
Wildflower Wednesdays
Parker Dam
Meet 6:30 p.m. – Environmental Education Classroom
This series of Wednesday evening walks will be in search of floral signs of spring. It will look for some of the best colors of the season as a variety of species come into bloom. These walks will continue to June 3. Parker Dam State Park is located at 28 Fairview Rd., Penfield. Please call 814-765-0630 for more information.
“DuBois’ First Airport” Lecture
Guest speaker, Clarence Krach, will present a lecture titled “DuBois’ First Airport” at 7 p.m. April 29 at the museum. The DuBois Area Historical Society is located at 30 W. Long Ave., DuBois. For additional information, call at 814-371-9006 or e-mail duboisareahistory@yahoo.com. More information can be found at www.duboishs.com.
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Thursday, April 30
Weekly Relationship Education Classes
Children’s Aid Society
The Children’s Aid Society will offer weekly relationship education classes. The classes will be held from 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays from April 7 – June 9 at Abba’s Coffeehouse, DuBois. Also, they will be held from 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Thursdays from April 9 – June 11 at the Centre Grove United Methodist Church, Clearfield. For more information, please call 814-765-2686 or 814-371-3668, Ext. 229.
Mother Hicks
Reitz Theater
“Mother Hicks is a witch, people say,” is a repeated phrase in Susan Zeder’s play about three misunderstood “outsiders” in the town of Ware, Illinois in 1935 during the Great Depression.
The play centers around a pre-teen orphan known as “Girl” who struggles to find her true identity and where she belongs. Mother Hicks is considered an “outsider” because she is a recluse in the hills outside the close-knit town that is wary of her different ways.
Finally, Tuc, who lives in the hills, is also “outside” the community because he is deaf and mute. Yet each of these outsiders seems more grounded than the scared society that shuns them.
In a time of fear and misfortune, the “outsider” must be to blame. The story is narrated by the deaf character, Tuc, who signs as the chorus and individuals speak his “word-pictures.” Zeder’s play evokes laughter, pathos, wonder and mystery and is enchantingly fit for the whole family.
Director Gayle Gearhart urges audience members to park early for each performance in order to delight in the added bonus of live-performance music from the era before and throughout each performance.
Featuring some great local talent from the tri-county area and offering an interpreter for the deaf for three of the shows. This is a show for the entire family.
Shows are April 24-25, April 30 and May 1-2 at 7:30 p.m. and April 26 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students and seniors and $5 for children.
Tickets may be purchased at any one of the ticket outlets or by reserving through the box office: 814-375-4274 or reitztheaterreservations@gmail.com.
The Reitz Theater is located at 36 E. Scribner Ave., DuBois. More information can be found at reitztheater.com.