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. 16
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.
The Comedy of Errors
Oct. 15, 16, 17 and 22, 23, 24, 7 p.m.
CAST Inc., Clearfield
The Comedy of Errors tells the story of two sets of identical twins that were accidentally separated at birth. Antipholus of Syracuse and his servant, Dromio of Syracuse, arrive in Ephesus, which turns out to be the home of their twin brothers, Antipholus of Ephesus and his servant, Dromio of Ephesus.
When the Syracusans encounter the friends and families of their twins a series of wild mishaps based on mistaken identities lead to wrongful beatings, a near-seduction, the arrest of Antipholus of Ephesus, and false accusations of infidelity, theft, madness, and demonic possession.
Tickets are $8 and can be reserved by calling 814-765-4474. Curtain time is 7 p.m. each night. Tickets can be ordered online at www.ClearfieldArts.org/tickets. Tickets will also be available at the ticket counter each night of the show.
Grey Gardens (Musical)
Reitz Theater
The musical Grey Gardens will be presented Oct. 16-17 and Oct. 22-24 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 18 at 2 p.m. at the Reitz Theater, DuBois. For more information, please call 814-375-4274 or e-mail reitztheater@verizon.net.
Goodwill Industries
50th Anniversary
Goodwill Industries of North Central PA will hold a special event to celebrate the kick off of its 50-year anniversary. The event will be held Oct. 16 at the DuBois Country Club.
Networking will start at 11:30 a.m. with guest speakers Ray Donati, president and chief executive officer of Goodwill Industries of North Central PA, and U.S. Rep. Glenn (GT) Thompson.
Tickets for this celebration are $25 and include a sit-down lunch and dessert in the Country Club’s new banquet room. To make your reservation, please contact the Greater Dubois Chamber of Commerce office at 814-371-5010 or by e-mail dacc@duboispachamber.com.
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Saturday, Oct. 17
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.
The Comedy of Errors
Oct. 15, 16, 17 and 22, 23, 24, 7 p.m.
CAST Inc., Clearfield
The Comedy of Errors tells the story of two sets of identical twins that were accidentally separated at birth. Antipholus of Syracuse and his servant, Dromio of Syracuse, arrive in Ephesus, which turns out to be the home of their twin brothers, Antipholus of Ephesus and his servant, Dromio of Ephesus.
When the Syracusans encounter the friends and families of their twins a series of wild mishaps based on mistaken identities lead to wrongful beatings, a near-seduction, the arrest of Antipholus of Ephesus, and false accusations of infidelity, theft, madness, and demonic possession.
Tickets are $8 and can be reserved by calling 814-765-4474. Curtain time is 7 p.m. each night. Tickets can be ordered online at www.ClearfieldArts.org/tickets. Tickets will also be available at the ticket counter each night of the show.
Grey Gardens (Musical)
Reitz Theater
The musical Grey Gardens will be presented Oct. 16-17 and Oct. 22-24 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 18 at 2 p.m. at the Reitz Theater, DuBois. For more information, please call 814-375-4274 or e-mail reitztheater@verizon.net.
Farmer’s Market
Downtown DuBois
A farmer’s market will be held every Saturday from July through October from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. at the corner of Brady Street and Long Avenue in downtown DuBois. It is sponsored by the Downtown DuBois Revitalization Group.
Fall Festival & Pumpkin Float
Parker Dam
Autumn is in full swing, and for many, this is their favorite time of the year.
Some enjoy the cooler weather. Others venture out to see nature’s brilliant leaf displays.
Still more look forward to fresh apple cider and other treats normally enjoyed during the fall and harvest season.
These experiences and more will be available at Parker Dam State Park’s 10th annual Fall Festival and Pumpkin Float on Oct. 17.
From 12 p.m. until 5 p.m., attendees should be sure to check out traditional activities such as apple cidering, candle dipping, bannock bread, butter making, natural dyes, flint knapping, leaf art, pumpkin carving, apple butter, blacksmithing, the camp cook and pioneer games.
Throughout the afternoon there will also be other educational programming on topics such as Pennsylvania Elk, the history of the Civil War era and critters that are creepy crawlies.
Several vendors, artists and craftspeople will also be on hand to showcase and sell their wares throughout the late morning and afternoon. The concession stand will be open during the festival until early evening for attendees to purchase many delicious items.
At 5 p.m., the Friends of Parker Dam State Park will lead a costume parade for children, and children at heart, through the festival area. Anyone wishing to participate in the parade should meet near Pavilion 1 shortly before 5 p.m.
Following the parade, there will be a Trunk-or-Treat period in the parking area near the Park Office until 6 p.m. Any campers or visitors who wish to provide treats is asked to park in the designated area and be at their vehicle by 5:10 p.m.
There will not be trick-or treating in the campground or cabin areas this year.
The evening activities start at 6:30 p.m. when the Beach Bonfire will begin, and attendees should bring along a lawn chair or blanket. The Pumpkin Float will take place at 7 p.m., when the lighted jack-o-lanterns adrift on the lake.
Then, attendees can sit around the bonfire and listen to the tales of the storyteller, while the pumpkins, and with any luck the stars, sparkle off the lake.
Parking will be available all day along Mud Run Road in the Day Use Area and also in the turf parking area below the Park Office. All activities are just a short walk into the Day Use Area near the Beach House and Pavilions 1 through 4.
Admission, parking and educational activities are free of charge.
Grampian Fall Festival
The Grampian Fall Festival will be held from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Grampian Park.
The festival will be “a day of genuine family fun.” It will get back to “our roots” and celebrate the last farmer’s market with vendors, live music, hay rides and a fall-themed family photo shoot.
As well, there will be food and craft vendors and fun games for the kids. It has a musical line-up, including Chloe and Chantel Tubbs, Chris Hepfer and country stars Joe Quick and Annie Morgan.
Anyone who is feeling up to the challenge is invited to enter the pie-baking contest or the chili cook-off. There will also be pumpkin decorating and apple cider demonstrations
After the festival, there will be “some adult fun” with the Mint Condition Pub Run to benefit the Grampian Fire Company. The run will start at Irvin Park at 5:30 p.m., and it will include three stops in Curwensville and end with an after party at the Curwensville Moose.
Anyone with interest in being a vendor for the market, signing up for the contests or participating in the run is asked to contact Mint Condition at 814-236-0700 or at themintsportschiro@gmail.com.
Open House
Lock Haven Clearfield
An open house will be held from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Oct. 17 at Lock Haven University’s Clearfield Campus.
The open house will begin with an overview of LHU Clearfield degree options provided by knowledgeable faculty members. They will share information on degree requirements and career opportunities related to each major.
Representatives will also be on hand to discuss applying for financial aid and important deadlines. You will have the opportunity to meet with the entire team individually, tour campus and stop by the LHU Clearfield student bookstore to browse the inventory.
Check-in begins at 8:45 a.m. Registration is required and can be done online.
For more information on Lock Haven University’s Clearfield Campus, visit www.LHUP.edu/Clearfield, e-mailclearfieldadmissions@LHUP.edu, or call 814-768-3405.
Boy Scout Merit Badge Program
Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center
Scouts can earn their weather safety badge by completing this educational program Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center. The cost is $10 per person. Please call 814-938-1000 or e-mail info@weatherdiscovery.org.
Trick or Trot 5K Zombie Run
DuBois Area Jaycees will hold the Trick or Trot this year with a twist – Zombies. Registration is at 2 p.m. at the DuBois City Park. The race starts at 3 p.m.
Turkey Dinner
Mahaffey Fire Hall
A turkey dinner will be held Oct. 17 to benefit the Mahaffey Fire Hall. Tickets will be available for the turkey dinner with all of the trimmings. Tickets are $7 for adults and attendees who are 5 years or younger are free with an adult.
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Sunday, Oct. 18
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.
Grey Gardens (Musical)
Reitz Theater
The musical Grey Gardens will be presented Oct. 16-17 and Oct. 22-24 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 18 at 2 p.m. at the Reitz Theater, DuBois. For more information, please call 814-375-4274 or e-mail reitztheater@verizon.net.
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Wednesday, Oct. 21
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. 21 at the Winery at Wilcox at the DuBois Mall. Cost is $8 per person. For more information, please call 814-375-6886 or e-mailduboiswineshop@wineryatwilcox.net.
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Thursday, Oct. 22
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.
The Comedy of Errors
Oct. 22, 23, 24, 7 p.m.
CAST Inc., Clearfield
The Comedy of Errors tells the story of two sets of identical twins that were accidentally separated at birth. Antipholus of Syracuse and his servant, Dromio of Syracuse, arrive in Ephesus, which turns out to be the home of their twin brothers, Antipholus of Ephesus and his servant, Dromio of Ephesus.
When the Syracusans encounter the friends and families of their twins a series of wild mishaps based on mistaken identities lead to wrongful beatings, a near-seduction, the arrest of Antipholus of Ephesus, and false accusations of infidelity, theft, madness, and demonic possession.
Tickets are $8 and can be reserved by calling 814-765-4474. Curtain time is 7 p.m. each night. Tickets can be ordered online at www.ClearfieldArts.org/tickets. Tickets will also be available at the ticket counter each night of the show.
Grey Gardens (Musical)
Reitz Theater
The musical Grey Gardens will be presented Oct. 16-17 and Oct. 22-24 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 18 at 2 p.m. at the Reitz Theater, DuBois. For more information, please call 814-375-4274 or e-mail reitztheater@verizon.net.