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, March 18
Elk Antler (Shed) Hunt
Quehanna area
The second-ever Elk Antler (Shed) Hunt will be held in the Pennsylvania Elk Management area. Sheds must come from the wild elk herd and not from a game farm or preserve. Registration for the hunt is $10, and participants must be a 2016 member of the QIDC at $5. For more information, please call 814-263-4418.
Rock of Ages
Clearfield Arts Studio Theatre, Clearfield
Rock of Ages, by Chris D’Arienzo, takes you back to times of big 1980’s bands, with big egos, playing big guitar solos and sporting even bigger hair! This is a five-time Tony Award nominated Broadway rock-musical that features the hits of bands ranging from Pat Benetar to Styx; Twisted Sister to Whitesnake; Journey to Bon Jovi. It contains adult content.
Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students. Tickets are available online at the CAST Web site. This weekend’s shows will be held March 18-19 at 7:30 p.m. and March 20 at 4 p.m. For more information, visit the CAST Web site.
March Madness in conjunction with Central PA Outdoor & Sports Show
March Madness will be held in conjunction with the Central PA Outdoor & Sports Show. Sales and specials will be offered at Jim’s Sports Center, Bob’s Army & Navy and Grice Gun Shop, Clearfield.
Bow the Knee
Hyde Wesleyan Church
Bow the Knee tells the Easter story, as it’s seen through the eyes of a Roman Centurion. The music, drama, costumes and set grips the audience and draws them in. All are welcome to attend, and the nursery will be provided Sunday morning only. No tickets are needed. Performances will be at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Please call 814-765-5958 for more information.
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Saturday, March 19
Elk Antler (Shed) Hunt
Quehanna area
The second-ever Elk Antler (Shed) Hunt will be held in the Pennsylvania Elk Management area. Sheds must come from the wild elk herd and not from a game farm or preserve. Registration for the hunt is $10, and participants must be a 2016 member of the QIDC at $5. For more information, please call 814-263-4418.
Rock of Ages
Clearfield Arts Studio Theatre, Clearfield
Rock of Ages, by Chris D’Arienzo, takes you back to times of big 1980’s bands, with big egos, playing big guitar solos and sporting even bigger hair! This is a five-time Tony Award nominated Broadway rock-musical that features the hits of bands ranging from Pat Benetar to Styx; Twisted Sister to Whitesnake; Journey to Bon Jovi. It contains adult content.
Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students. Tickets are available online at the CAST Web site. This weekend’s shows will be held March 18-19 at 7:30 p.m. and March 20 at 4 p.m. For more information, visit the CAST Web site.
March Madness in conjunction with Central PA Outdoor & Sports Show
March Madness will be held in conjunction with the Central PA Outdoor & Sports Show. Sales and specials will be offered at Jim’s Sports Center, Bob’s Army & Navy and Grice Gun Shop, Clearfield.
Bow the Knee
Hyde Wesleyan Church
Bow the Knee tells the Easter story, as it’s seen through the eyes of a Roman Centurion. The music, drama, costumes and set grips the audience and draws them in. All are welcome to attend, and the nursery will be provided Sunday morning only. No tickets are needed. Performances will be at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Please call 814-765-5958 for more information.
Princess Party
First United Presbyterian Church, DuBois
A Downtown DuBois “princess party” will be held March 19. It will be held from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the First United Presbyterian Church, DuBois.
If they wish, girls can come dressed up as their favorite princess. Girls will make a craft and have a mini makeover. The party will end with snack time.
The cost is $15 per child, and an adult must be present. Tickets are available at Merle Norman Boutique, DuBois Chamber office, Downtown DuBois Revitalization office and Trousseaux Bridal.
For more information, please call 814-371-3064.
How Does a Garden Grow? Planting Day
Weather Discovery Center in-Punxsutawney
This is a multi-part program that begins with Planting Day. Participants will plant seeds, learn how seeds are started inside and then move outside, and how the weather affects their growth.
Each child will receive a “Garden Grower” badge. Snack and free time on the exhibits included. The three other parts to this program will be in April, June and August.
Participants can take this one session or as many of the others as wanted. The cost is $8 per person per session for one, $15 per person for two sessions, $21 per person for three sessions, and $24 per person for all four sessions.
Pay as you go for each session taken and the price will be prorated based on the number of sessions attended. Sessions begin at 10 a.m. at the center.
For more information, visitors can be referred to Weatherdiscovery.org or can call 814-938-1000, or can e-mail info@weatherdiscovery.org.
Maple Sugaring
Parker Dam
2 p.m., Educational Program
March is Maple Sugaring Season at Parker Dam Sate Park and you can come learn how real maple syrup is made. Learn the sweet story of maple sugaring, how it was discovered, how it was made years ago, and how you can make it yourself today.
Learn how to identify maple trees in the winter, how to choose the right trees for tapping, where to place the taps, and so on. Find out how large, modern sugar operations produce syrup and other maple products; and how Parker Dam State Park’s small operation produces this tasteful treat.
Several upgrades to the park’s Sugar Shack have been realized in recent years, so if you haven’t been out in a while, come see the changes. A few lucky participants will get to tap a maple tree, gather in the sap, and help out. Free pure maple syrup taste samples for all visitors. Discover the tradition.
Meet at the park’s Sugar Shack, near Pavilion 7, just past the Cabin Road. Schools and organized groups may schedule a Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday Maple Sugaring program (March only) by calling 814-765-0630, or e-mailing the park’s Environmental Education Specialist at: cahuber@pa.gov.
Star Wars Party
First United Presbyterian Church, DuBois
On Saturday at 2 p.m., activities will include a visit from a real Storm Trooper, crafts, a corn hole toss, photos and refreshments. The cost is $15 per child, and an adult must be present. Tickets are available at Merle Norman Boutique, DuBois Chamber Office, Downtown DuBois Revitalization Group Office and Trousseaux Bridal. For more details, call 814-371-3064 or e-mail at manager@downtowndubois.com.
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Sunday, March 20
Elk Antler (Shed) Hunt
Quehanna area
The second-ever Elk Antler (Shed) Hunt will be held in the Pennsylvania Elk Management area. Sheds must come from the wild elk herd and not from a game farm or preserve. Registration for the hunt is $10, and participants must be a 2016 member of the QIDC at $5. For more information, please call 814-263-4418.
Rock of Ages
Clearfield Arts Studio Theatre, Clearfield
Rock of Ages, by Chris D’Arienzo, takes you back to times of big 1980’s bands, with big egos, playing big guitar solos and sporting even bigger hair! This is a five-time Tony Award nominated Broadway rock-musical that features the hits of bands ranging from Pat Benetar to Styx; Twisted Sister to Whitesnake; Journey to Bon Jovi. It contains adult content.
Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students. Tickets are available online at the CAST Web site. This weekend’s shows will be held March 18-19 at 7:30 p.m. and March 20 at 4 p.m. For more information, visit the CAST Web site.
March Madness in conjunction with Central PA Outdoor & Sports Show
March Madness will be held in conjunction with the Central PA Outdoor & Sports Show. Sales and specials will be offered at Jim’s Sports Center, Bob’s Army & Navy and Grice Gun Shop, Clearfield.
Bow the Knee
Hyde Wesleyan Church
Bow the Knee tells the Easter story, as it’s seen through the eyes of a Roman Centurion. The music, drama, costumes and set grips the audience and draws them in. All are welcome to attend, and the nursery will be provided Sunday morning only. No tickets are needed. Performances will be at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Please call 814-765-5958 for more information.
Maple Sugaring
Parker Dam
2 p.m., Educational Program
March is Maple Sugaring Season at Parker Dam Sate Park and you can come learn how real maple syrup is made. Learn the sweet story of maple sugaring, how it was discovered, how it was made years ago, and how you can make it yourself today.
Learn how to identify maple trees in the winter, how to choose the right trees for tapping, where to place the taps, and so on. Find out how large, modern sugar operations produce syrup and other maple products; and how Parker Dam State Park’s small operation produces this tasteful treat.
Several upgrades to the park’s Sugar Shack have been realized in recent years, so if you haven’t been out in a while, come see the changes. A few lucky participants will get to tap a maple tree, gather in the sap, and help out. Free pure maple syrup taste samples for all visitors. Discover the tradition.
Meet at the park’s Sugar Shack, near Pavilion 7, just past the Cabin Road. Schools and organized groups may schedule a Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday Maple Sugaring program (March only) by calling 814-765-0630, or e-mailing the park’s Environmental Education Specialist at: cahuber@pa.gov.
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Monday, March 21
Elk Antler (Shed) Hunt
Quehanna area
The second-ever Elk Antler (Shed) Hunt will be held in the Pennsylvania Elk Management area. Sheds must come from the wild elk herd and not from a game farm or preserve. Registration for the hunt is $10, and participants must be a 2016 member of the QIDC at $5. For more information, please call 814-263-4418.
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Tuesday, March 22
Elk Antler (Shed) Hunt
Quehanna area
The second-ever Elk Antler (Shed) Hunt will be held in the Pennsylvania Elk Management area. Sheds must come from the wild elk herd and not from a game farm or preserve. Registration for the hunt is $10, and participants must be a 2016 member of the QIDC at $5. For more information, please call 814-263-4418.
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Wednesday, March 23
Elk Antler (Shed) Hunt
Quehanna area
The second-ever Elk Antler (Shed) Hunt will be held in the Pennsylvania Elk Management area. Sheds must come from the wild elk herd and not from a game farm or preserve. Registration for the hunt is $10, and participants must be a 2016 member of the QIDC at $5. For more information, please call 814-263-4418.
Mid-Day Mixer
DuBois YMCA
A Mid-Day DuBois Chamber event will be held from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the DuBois YMCA. A light lunch and tour of the YMCA will be provided, in addition to opportunities to learn about upcoming programs for all ages. Please make reservations to assist with preparation by calling 814-371-5010 or e-mailing dacc@duboispachamber.com.
Creative Writing Workshop
Clearfield Arts Studio Theatre
Samantha Boulton, author of “The Isthmus Company” series, will speak at a creative writing workshop.
It will be held from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. March 23 at the Clearfield Arts Studio Theatre. The CAST is located at 112 E. Locust St., in Clearfield.
Attendees will hear her talk about getting published and her writing process. She will also answer any questions about her novel series. Donations to CAST will be accepted at the workshop.
“This is the first in a series of creative writing workshops. Depending on interest, we plan to have regular group meetings to help encourage and inform local writers. All writing styles and genres are welcome,” said Steve Albert, organizer.
For more information, go to clearfieldarts.org.
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Thursday, March 24
Elk Antler (Shed) Hunt
Quehanna area
The second-ever Elk Antler (Shed) Hunt will be held in the Pennsylvania Elk Management area. Sheds must come from the wild elk herd and not from a game farm or preserve. Registration for the hunt is $10, and participants must be a 2016 member of the QIDC at $5. For more information, please call 814-263-4418.
Spaghetti Supper
Curwensville Community Center
Spaghetti suppers will be held every Thursday from 4 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., except on holidays, at the Curwensville Community Center. The cost is $7 for adults, $4 for children under 12 years and free for children under 6 years. Take-outs are also available.