CLEARFIELD – Staff members at Visit Clearfield County (VCC) have announced the weekly events for Jan. 16-22.
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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Winter Reading Program
Curwensville Public Library
The Curwensville Public Library will host its Winter Reading Program that will run through Feb. 23. The program is for ages 1 to 18 years. There will be prizes for minutes read. Children can use required reading for school as library reading, too. Children can pick up packets during library hours. You can stop in or call the library at 814-236-0355.
Ice Skating
Parker Dam
Friday, Jan. 16 & Saturday, Jan. 17
Parker Dam State Park has announced that on Friday, Jan. 16 from 4:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m., there will be open ice skating under the lights at the park’s ice skating rink, located at the beach. There will also be an open ice skating session on Saturday, Jan. 17 from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. The park has many skates of various sizes, which will be available for rental (only during scheduled skating sessions) from the Friends of Parker Dam organization at $2 per pair for the entire 3 hours (may not be able to accommodate all visitors- first come, first served). Parker Dam State Park is located at 28 Fairview Rd., Penfield.
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Winter Reading Program
Curwensville Public Library
The Curwensville Public Library will host its Winter Reading Program that will run through Feb. 23. The program is for ages 1 to 18 years. There will be prizes for minutes read. Children can use required reading for school as library reading, too. Children can pick up packets during library hours. You can stop in or call the library at 814-236-0355.
Ice Skating
Parker Dam
Friday, Jan. 16 & Saturday, Jan. 17
Parker Dam State Park has announced that on Friday, Jan. 16 from 4:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m., there will be open ice skating under the lights at the park’s ice skating rink, located at the beach. There will also be an open ice skating session on Saturday, Jan. 17 from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. The park has many skates of various sizes, which will be available for rental (only during scheduled skating sessions) from the Friends of Parker Dam organization at $2 per pair for the entire 3 hours (may not be able to accommodate all visitors- first come, first served). Parker Dam State Park is located at 28 Fairview Rd., Penfield.
Winterfest
Treasure Lake
Saturday, Jan. 17
Winterfest at Treasure Lake will start at 7:45 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17 with the polar plunge and 5K at the Marina. There will also be a sled derby, winter games, chili and chowder contest and more. Individuals can sign up at www.treasurelakepoa.com; the event will be held weather permitting. Treasure Lake is located in DuBois.
Snow Day Saturday
Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center
Saturday, Jan. 17
Visitors are invited to the Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center for a Snow Day on Saturday, Jan. 17 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. or from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Visitors will have some winter fun with the Snow Day activities, including the Penguin Shuffle, a Snowball Fight, Snowball Relay and Wii Snow Games. Plus, visitors will enjoy the exhibits and have snowball cookies and hot cocoa. There isn’t any need to pre-register or sign up, just come in. It is $5 per person, regular admission, and children who are 2 years and under are free. The Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center is located at 201 N. Findley St., Punxsutawney. Call for information at 814-938-1000.
Free Fly Tying Event
Jim’s Sports Center
Saturday, Jan. 17
On Saturday, Jan. 17, there will be a free fly-tying demo from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Jim’s Sports Center, Clearfield. Jim’s Sports Center is located at 26 N. Second St. For any questions, please call 814-765-3582.
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Winter Adventures
Trail Blazer Adventures
Sunday, Jan. 18
Trail Blazer Adventures has announced 2015 Winter Adventures, including XC ski and snowshoe, weather conditions permitting, through March 15.
Trail Blazer Adventures will meet at Aletta’s Farm Market (located on the Curwensville/Grampian Highway) every Sunday at 2 p.m. to snowshoe/XC-ski the Clearfield/Grampian Rail-Trail or Bilger’s Rocks Trails.
After trail-blazing at your own pace, everyone will meet at the Place of Rocks Roadhouse for refreshments.
Call to reserve your gear or bring your own; call 814-590-7441 for more information.
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Winter Reading Program
Curwensville Public Library
The Curwensville Public Library will host its Winter Reading Program that will run through Feb. 23. The program is for ages 1 to 18 years. There will be prizes for minutes read. Children can use required reading for school as library reading, too. Children can pick up packets during library hours. You can stop in or call the library at 814-236-0355.
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Winter Reading Program
Curwensville Public Library
The Curwensville Public Library will host its Winter Reading Program that will run through Feb. 23. The program is for ages 1 to 18 years. There will be prizes for minutes read. Children can use required reading for school as library reading, too. Children can pick up packets during library hours. You can stop in or call the library at 814-236-0355.
Storytime
DuBois Public Library
Tuesday, Jan. 13 – Thursday, Feb. 19
At 10 a.m. Tuesdays, there will be “Babies & Books” with Miss Becky. Babies who are up to 2 years old and their parent or caregiver will enjoy this interactive storytime full of finger-plays, songs, stories and bonding time.
At 11 a.m. Tuesdays, there will be “Thrilling Threes” with Miss Chris & Miss Jayme: Children will enjoy stories, songs, finger-plays and fun. Children will work on their independence while their parents can enjoy the library.
At 10 a.m. Thursdays, there will be “Terrific Twos” with Miss Becky. Children who are 2 year olds and their parent or caregiver will enjoy this fun-filled storytime packed with books, songs and finger-plays.
At 11 a.m. Thursdays, there will be “Fantastic Fours & Fives” with Miss Chris & Miss Sandy. Children will get ready for school with stories, songs and games galore. Children will work on their independence while their parents can enjoy the library.
If there is a delayed start or cancellation for the DuBois Area School District, the library will not hold storytimes. The DuBois Public Library is located at 31 S. Brady St., DuBois. Please call 814-371-5930, Ext. 4, with questions.
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Winter Reading Program
Curwensville Public Library
The Curwensville Public Library will host its Winter Reading Program that will run through Feb. 23. The program is for ages 1 to 18 years. There will be prizes for minutes read. Children can use required reading for school as library reading, too. Children can pick up packets during library hours. You can stop in or call the library at 814-236-0355.
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Winter Reading Program
Curwensville Public Library
The Curwensville Public Library will host its Winter Reading Program that will run through Feb. 23. The program is for ages 1 to 18 years. There will be prizes for minutes read. Children can use required reading for school as library reading, too. Children can pick up packets during library hours. You can stop in or call the library at 814-236-0355.
Storytime
DuBois Public Library
Tuesday, Jan. 13 – Thursday, Feb. 19
At 10 a.m. Tuesdays, there will be “Babies & Books” with Miss Becky. Babies who are up to 2 years old and their parent or caregiver will enjoy this interactive storytime full of finger-plays, songs, stories and bonding time.
At 11 a.m. Tuesdays, there will be “Thrilling Threes” with Miss Chris & Miss Jayme: Children will enjoy stories, songs, finger-plays and fun. Children will work on their independence while their parents can enjoy the library.
At 10 a.m. Thursdays, there will be “Terrific Twos” with Miss Becky. Children who are 2 year olds and their parent or caregiver will enjoy this fun-filled storytime packed with books, songs and finger-plays.
At 11 a.m. Thursdays, there will be “Fantastic Fours & Fives” with Miss Chris & Miss Sandy. Children will get ready for school with stories, songs and games galore. Children will work on their independence while their parents can enjoy the library.
If there is a delayed start or cancellation for the DuBois Area School District, the library will not hold storytimes. The DuBois Public Library is located at 31 S. Brady St., DuBois. Please call 814-371-5930, Ext. 4, with questions.
