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, Oct. 2
Friday Night Live
The 2015 season premiere of Friday Night Live will take place at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 on the stage at the Clearfield Arts Studio Theatre in downtown Clearfield.
Friday Night Live is an open mic/variety show featuring live, local comedy and music. It takes place on the first Friday of each month (except for Dec. 18 and Jan. 8 show nights) at the CAST, located at 112 E. Locust St.
Admission is only $5. Doors will open at 7 p.m.
Friday Night Live is “loosely-based” on Saturday Night Live. The goal is to showcase local talent and to create a comedy club atmosphere.
Organizers of Friday Night Live are always in search of new talent.
Ravenwood Manor
Hosts at the Ravenwood Manor, located at 3263 Crossroads Blvd., Beccaria, invite people to stay at the Dead & Breakfast every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday this October. Doors will open at 7 p.m. Tickets are sold until midnight for 27 rooms of monsters, madness and mayhem.
Manufacturing Day
A mid-day Chamber Mixer and business tour will be held from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Domtar. Please note you cannot wear open-toed shoes for safety reasons. Also, Domtar will provide safety glasses and ear plugs. Reservations are appreciated by contacting the DuBois Chamber Office at 814-371-5010 or by e-mail at dacc@duboispachamber.com.
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Saturday, Oct. 3
Ravenwood Manor
Hosts at the Ravenwood Manor, located at 3263 Crossroads Blvd., Beccaria, invite people to stay at the Dead & Breakfast every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday this October. Doors will open at 7 p.m. Tickets are sold until midnight for 27 rooms of monsters, madness and mayhem.
Farmer’s Market
Downtown DuBois
A farmer’s market will be held every Saturday through October from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. It is held at the corner of Brady Street and Long Avenue in downtown DuBois and sponsored by the Downtown DuBois Revitalization Group.
Coalport Flea/Farmer’s Market
The flea/farmer’s market will be open the first Saturday through October. Both markets are held from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Beechwood Park in Coalport; set up will begin at 6:30 a.m.
The flea market space is $15 per month. If you set up all six months, the cost for space is $50; you will get your first month free.
The farmer’s market spaces are limited to food products and plants; you provide your own tables, chairs, etc. The space costs $10 per vendor per day. If you sign up for all five months, it is $40; your first month is free.
For more information, please contact Patty Lloyd at 814-672-4296 or e-mail at: patsdiamondduke41@yahoo.com.
Chicken Barbecue
The Quehanna Industrial Development Corp. (QIDC) will hold a chicken barbecue Saturday, Oct. 3. It includes a chicken half, baked beans and macaroni salad. Tickets are $9. Dinners will be served beginning at 12 p.m. until they are sold out. Advanced tickets may be purchased by calling 814-263-4367 or 814-263-4118. Tickets are also available at the Quehanna Motor Lodge, Maw & Paw Country Side Mall and Benton’s Market, all in Karthaus. All proceeds will be used to benefit the tourism industry and to recruit industry to locate into the area.
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Sunday, Oct. 4
Ravenwood Manor
Hosts at the Ravenwood Manor, located at 3263 Crossroads Blvd., Beccaria, invite people to stay at the Dead & Breakfast every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday this October. Doors will open at 7 p.m. Tickets are sold until midnight for 27 rooms of monsters, madness and mayhem.
Fall Festival
Treasure Lake Church
A fall festival will be held Sunday, Oct. 4 at the Treasure Lake Church; it is free and open to the public. It will include kid’s games, crafts, hay rides, pumpkin painting, a bounce house, a trackless train, Music by Crossfire kettle corn and much more. For more information, please call 814-371-0711, Ext. 903.
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Tuesday, Oct. 6
Story Times
DuBois Public Library
Story times will begin Sept. 22 at the DuBois Public Library. Sessions will follow the schedule of Baby & Me for ages 0-18 months at 10 a.m. Tuesdays Sept. 22 – Oct. 13; Toddler Time for 18 months to 3 years old at 11 a.m. Thursdays from Sept. 24-oct. 15; and Pre-school Story times for 3- to 5-year-olds at 11 a.m. Tuesdays or 10 a.m. Thursdays Sept. 22-Oct. 15.
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Wednesday, Oct. 7
Eggs & Issues Breakfast Meeting
DuBois Country Club
Breakfast will be served immediately with the program to start at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7 at the DuBois Country Club. The guest speaker will be Leslie Marshall, Esq., of the Office of Healthcare Reform at Highmark Blue Shield. Individuals may reserve their seat by calling the DuBois Chamber Office at 814-371-5010 or by e-mailing dacc@duboispachamber.com. The cost for the event is $15.
Pour the Wine & Knot Some Twine
Winery at Wilcox
People are invited to enjoy wine, knit and socialize from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7 at the Winery at Wilcox at the DuBois Mall. Cost is $8 per person. For more information, please call 814-375-6886 or e-mail duboiswineshop@wineryatwilcox.net.
Sharks Swim Team Sign-ups
Clearfield YMCA
Clearfield YMCA Sharks swim team will begin Oct. 19. Sign-ups will be held from 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7 and from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14. Call the YMCA at 814-765-5521 for more information or questions.
Spirited Art
Lakeview Lodge
You can bring out your own hidden talent that’s within you while being taught how to create your own masterpiece from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7. Also, you can bring your friends for the evening of wine while painting your own version of a selected fall painting. Tickets are $30 each and include two glasses of wine, cheese and crackers and painting supplies. The class is limited to 25 people and tickets must be purchased at the Treasure Lake office or by calling 814-371-0711, Ext. 903.
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Thursday, Oct. 8
Story Times
DuBois Public Library
Story times will begin Sept. 22 at the DuBois Public Library. Sessions will follow the schedule of Baby & Me for ages 0-18 months at 10 a.m. Tuesdays Sept. 22 – Oct. 13; Toddler Time for 18 months to 3 years old at 11 a.m. Thursdays from Sept. 24-oct. 15; and Pre-school Story times for 3- to 5-year-olds at 11 a.m. Tuesdays or 10 a.m. Thursdays Sept. 22-Oct. 15.
Ravenwood Manor
Hosts at the Ravenwood Manor, located at 3263 Crossroads Blvd., Beccaria, invite people to stay at the Dead & Breakfast every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday this October. Doors will open at 7 p.m. Tickets are sold until midnight for 27 rooms of monsters, madness and mayhem.
Anne S. Thacik Charity Auction
Knights of Columbus, Clearfield
The 20th annual Anne S. Thacik Charity Auction will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8 at the Knights of Columbus, Clearfield. It will feature a silent auction and various games of chance; the live auction will begin at 7:30 p.m. with Bob E. Day as emcee and Pat Errigo as auctioneer. Wine and a variety of desserts will be available throughout the evening. Tickets are $10 each or $100 for groups of 15 people. Funds raised will help support the programs and services of the Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging.
Dinner/Fashion Show
The Free Medical Clinic of DuBois will host a dinner/fashion show at the DuBois Country Club. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased at Jack’s, Ms. Cat’s Cache and Penn Highlands DuBois. The clinic is located on Long Avenue and can be reached at 814-372-2200.
Candidates Forum
Penn State DuBois
The candidates for Clearfield County Commissioner will face off during a forum on Oct. 8.
The forum will begin at 6 p.m. in the auditorium of Penn State DuBois. It is being hosted by the Greater DuBois Chamber of Commerce and the Student Government Association of PSU DuBois.
The four candidates are John Sobel (R); Tony Scotto (R); Mark McCracken (D); and Trudy Lumadue (D). All four have accepted an invitation to attend the forum.
Nick Hoffman will moderate the forum. If you have questions for consideration, please provide them to the DuBois Chamber office. Questions can be e-mailed to dacc@duboispachamber.com or phoned to 814-371-5010.
Reservations are appreciated for preparation of the event.