CLEARFIELD – Staff members at Visit Clearfield County (VCC) have announced the weekly events for May 29-June 4.
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).
Super 322 Drive-In, Woodland
Friday-Sunday
Movies: San Andreas (PG 13) and Mad Max: Fury Road (R)
The box office opens at 7:30 p.m. and the first feature starts at dusk.
Admission is $8 for adults and $4 for children who are 11 years and under.
No credit/debit cards or checks are accepted at the box office.
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Friday, May 29
Works of Heart Craft Show
DuBois Public Library
The annual “Works of Heart” Craft Show and raffle is being held at the DuBois Public Library. Woodworkers, quilters, photographers and other artisans are invited to participate in the fundraiser. Donations will be accepted during regular library hours through June 2. Drawings will be held at 2 p.m. June 12; proceeds will benefit the library.
CCC Camp S-73 Tour, Parker Dam
Meet at 6 p.m. – Tyler Cabin
The Civilian Conservation Corps helped build Parker Dam State Park. Learn a little about how they lived while they were here and what projects they worked on that you can still see today. Although they were here only a short time, their legacy has spanned generations. Please be prepared for a short walk. Parker Dam State Park is located at 28 Fairview Rd., Penfield. Call for more information at 814-765-0630.
Nature Nut – Monsters!, Parker Dam
Meet at 8:30 p.m. – Campground Amphitheater
Fridays are nutty this year. Watch John Acorn, the Nature Nut, in a series of video programs that are as entertaining as they are educational. This week’s episode is monsters. The Loch Ness monster, sasquatch and others have believers in them the world over. But, when we look closely at the evidence, are there still reasons to believe? Parker Dam State Park is located at 28 Fairview Rd., Penfield. Call for more information at 814-765-0630.
Corner Concert
Shaw Park, downtown Clearfield
On Friday, May 29, the contemporary Christian rock group, “40 Days,” of Brookville will bring hard-hitting modern praise and worship to the Shaw Park to open the Corner Concert Series in downtown Clearfield.
Concerts are free to the public. However, a freewill offering will be collected to help support the Special Olympics of Clearfield County. It is the third year for the summer concert series.
Concerts will be held every Friday evening through the Labor Day weekend. Concerts will get under way at 7 p.m. and feature local performers. Attendees are invited to bring a lawn chair and enjoy live music.
The Shaw Park is located at the corner of East Market and Front streets across from the Joseph & Elizabeth Shaw Public Library in downtown Clearfield.
Shakespeare for My Father
Reitz Theater
Shakespeare for My Father by Lynn Redgrave and produced by Bea’s Performing Arts will be presented at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 29-30 at the Reitz Theater. Local actress, Mary Beth Geppert, undertakes Redgrave’s autobiographical full-length show as the youngest child of renowned Shakespearean actor, Sir Michael Redgrave. This one-woman show frolics through Shakespeare’s greatest characters with Lynn’s moving portrait of a child’s longing for the love of her charismatic actor father. The Reitz Theater is located at 36 E. Scribner Ave., DuBois. Call 814-375-4274 or visit www.reitztheater.com for more information.
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Saturday, May 30
Works of Heart Craft Show
DuBois Public Library
The annual “Works of Heart” Craft Show and raffle is being held at the DuBois Public Library. Woodworkers, quilters, photographers and other artisans are invited to participate in the fundraiser. Donations will be accepted during regular library hours through June 2. Drawings will be held at 2 p.m. June 12; proceeds will benefit the library.
Shakespeare for My Father
Reitz Theater
Shakespeare for My Father by Lynn Redgrave and produced by Bea’s Performing Arts will be presented at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 29-30 at the Reitz Theater. Local actress, Mary Beth Geppert, undertakes Redgrave’s autobiographical full-length show as the youngest child of renowned Shakespearean actor, Sir Michael Redgrave. This one-woman show frolics through Shakespeare’s greatest characters with Lynn’s moving portrait of a child’s longing for the love of her charismatic actor father. The Reitz Theater is located at 36 E. Scribner Ave., DuBois. Call 814-375-4274 or visit www.reitztheater.com for more information.
Touch A Truck Day
Clearfield Driving Park
The Kiwanis’ “Touch A Truck Day” will be held May 30 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the Clearfield County Fairgrounds.
Vehicles will be displayed from the Clearfield Borough fire, police and maintenance departments.
Also, there will be vehicles displayed from Tibbens Auto, Northwest Bank, Cleveland Brothers Equipment Co., Randy Sterling Trucking, Hunter Peterbilt and Visit Clearfield County.
Tyler Cabin History, Parker Dam
Meet at 3 p.m. – Tyler Cabin.
It is one of the oldest structures in the park, even once surviving a direct hit from a F4 tornado. Learn more about the history of the now-named “Tyler” Cabin and hear from eyewitnesses to the massive storm that tried to destroy it. Join us at the cabin for this short history and open house program until 5:00 PM. Parker Dam State Park is located at 28 Fairview Rd., Penfield. Call for more information at 814-765-0630.
Trail of New Giants, Parker Dam
Meet at 5:30 p.m. – Lou and Helen Adams CCC Museum
Come hike one of the park’s most scenic trails, one that was very different 30 years ago. New giants have begun to replace the old giants and signs of a catastrophic event still abound on the forest floor. Learn about this destructive occurrence and see for yourself how nature can work to heal itself. Please wear shoes appropriate for hiking. Parker Dam State Park is located at 28 Fairview Rd., Penfield. Call for more information at 814-765-0630
On the Hunt for Tornadoes, Parker Dam
Meet at 8:30 p.m. – Campground Amphitheater
A tornado can be a powerful force of nature, but to study and understand how and when they form has been a challenge for scientists. Watch as teams of ‘storm-chasers’ attempt to gather data that can help us understand and hopefully better predict these destructive storms. Parker Dam State Park is located at 28 Fairview Rd., Penfield. Call for more information at 814-765-0630.
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Sunday, May 31
Works of Heart Craft Show
DuBois Public Library
The annual “Works of Heart” Craft Show and raffle is being held at the DuBois Public Library. Woodworkers, quilters, photographers and other artisans are invited to participate in the fundraiser. Donations will be accepted during regular library hours through June 2. Drawings will be held at 2 p.m. June 12; proceeds will benefit the library.
Moshannon Tornado – 30th Anniversary, Parker Dam
Meet at 7:30 p.m. – Beach
Thirty years ago, one single event changed the park in ways that are still evident to this day. Listen as a commemoration is read over the public address system at the beach. If you don’t know the whole story, you may be surprised by what transpired that fateful evening many years ago.
Parker Dam State Park is located at 28 Fairview Rd, Penfield, PA 15849. Call for more information at 814-765-0630.
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Monday, June 1
Works of Heart Craft Show
DuBois Public Library
The annual “Works of Heart” Craft Show and raffle is being held at the DuBois Public Library. Woodworkers, quilters, photographers and other artisans are invited to participate in the fundraiser. Donations will be accepted during regular library hours through June 2. Drawings will be held at 2 p.m. June 12; proceeds will benefit the library.
Children’s Workshop and Productions
Grimm’s Fairy Tales, Reitz Theater
Children’s Summer Workshop 2015
All sessions will meet from 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays in areas of the Reitz Theater. Session 1 is for children in grades K-2, Session 2 for children in grades 3-5 and Session 3 for children in grades 6-8. Productions will be at 7:30 p.m. July 9-11. The cost of the workshop is $40 per child.
Reitz Theater is located at 36 E. Scribner Ave., DuBois. For more information, call 814-375-4272 or e-mail reitztheater@verizon.net orwww.reitztheater.com.
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Tuesday, June 2
Children’s Workshop and Productions
Grimm’s Fairy Tales, Reitz Theater
Children’s Summer Workshop 2015
All sessions will meet from 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays in areas of the Reitz Theater. Session 1 is for children in grades K-2, Session 2 for children in grades 3-5 and Session 3 for children in grades 6-8. Productions will be at 7:30 p.m. July 9-11. The cost of the workshop is $40 per child.
Reitz Theater is located at 36 E. Scribner Ave., DuBois. For more information, call 814-375-4272 or e-mail reitztheater@verizon.net orwww.reitztheater.com.
Works of Heart Craft Show
DuBois Public Library
The annual “Works of Heart” Craft Show and raffle is being held at the DuBois Public Library. Woodworkers, quilters, photographers and other artisans are invited to participate in the fundraiser. Donations will be accepted during regular library hours through June 2. Drawings will be held at 2 p.m. June 12; proceeds will benefit the library.
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.
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Wednesday, June 3
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.
Healthy Relationship Workshops
Children’s Aid Society
The Children’s Aid Society will host healthy relationship workshops in the area. The workshops are free. Workshops will be held from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. June 3-4 at the Moshannon Valley YMCA; June 13 in DuBois; and Aug. 1 in Clearfield. All relationship workshops are for non-married individuals and or couples. For more information, please call 814-765-2686, Ext. 229.
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Thursday, June 4
Children’s Workshop and Productions
Grimm’s Fairy Tales, Reitz Theater
Children’s Summer Workshop 2015
All sessions will meet from 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays in areas of the Reitz Theater. Session 1 is for children in grades K-2, Session 2 for children in grades 3-5 and Session 3 for children in grades 6-8. Productions will be at 7:30 p.m. July 9-11. The cost of the workshop is $40 per child.
Reitz Theater is located at 36 E. Scribner Ave., DuBois. For more information, call 814-375-4272 or e-mail reitztheater@verizon.net orwww.reitztheater.com.
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.
Healthy Relationship Workshops
Children’s Aid Society
The Children’s Aid Society will host healthy relationship workshops in the area. The workshops are free. Workshops will be held from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. June 3-4 at the Moshannon Valley YMCA; June 13 in DuBois; and Aug. 1 in Clearfield. All relationship workshops are for non-married individuals and or couples. For more information, please call 814-765-2686, Ext. 229.
Business Over Breakfast, DuBois Chamber
Do you have the right employee in the right job? Join us for a DuBois Chamber “Business Over Breakfast” on Thursday, June 4 at DuBois Diner with guest speaker Sharon Engle from HC3, Human Capitol Consulting Company. HC3 provides tools, techniques, coaching and training to help take care of your most valuable asset- your human capitol. Cost for this event is $12.50. Please RSVP DuBois Chamber, 814-371-5010 or e-mail; dacc@duboispachamber.com.
