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Saturday, December 31, 2022

Cameron County Nutrition Open 12/31/22 & 1/1/23

Cameron County Nutrition
 WE ARE OPEN!!! 
We are open our normal business hours for New Years Eve and New Years Day!! 

 Saturday & Sunday 10am - 3pm Stop in and get the new year started off "loaded"!

Cameron County Mercantile Open Today

Cameron County Mercantile 
 Cameron County Mercantile is open today (December 31) from 10 AM - 2 PM. 
We will have reduced hours in January, so you'd better shop today!

Little Red Barn Farm - Live Christmas Trees Requested

 

The goats here at the Little Red Barn Farm are looking forward to snacking on your live Christmas trees when you are done enjoying them. Just drop them off by the barn. 

Please remove all tinsel and decorations. 
Thanks in advance.

Thursday, December 29, 2022

Rebel Strength Fitness

Rebel Strength Co.
A small-town fitness company, big on sweat. Join the rebellion

 We upgrade to 3 classes next week! 
Do you have goals for the new year? 💪 
Come join us!

CCHS Basketball team place 1st

 


CCHS BOYS HOOP 

 Congratulations to the boys on their 1st place finish in the Punxsutawney Holiday Basketball tournament!

Cameron County ~ Events for the weekend of Dec.31th

 

photo by Russ Gleixner 

Cameron County ~ Events for the weekend of Dec.31th
 Listed are some activities occurring this weekend in Cameron County. If you have any you would like me to add, email me at cameroncountypaonline@gmail.com 
 Updates may be added closer to the weekend


New Year's Eve Party
 6:00 pm till midnight at the Emporium Alliance Church Food provided. Bring a snack and friends. Any questions call 814-486-7905 or 814-486-1513 
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The Midtowne
 New Years Eve Party 
Saturday, Dec. 31 DJ & drink specials 9pm-2am 
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Tubby's Tavern
 DJ Dec.31 st 
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Creekside Sports Bar & Event Center
New Year's Eve party & dance 7p-9m 
Happy Hour 9pm- Dj and light show in the event center with seating for 200. 
10pm- free hor d'ouvres and snacks
 12pm- Ring in the New Year with hats, balloons, noisemakers and lots of fun.
 Draft beer special all night. 
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Driftwood Saloon
New Year's Eve Party Saturday, Dec. 31 @ 8 pm 
 Stop in the Saloon for a fantastic dinner and then Ring 2023 with us. 
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Sinnemahoning Sportsmen's Club 
 New Year's Eve Party Friday, Dec. 30th 
 Music by Rob Mordan 4-7pm
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Sinnemahoning Tavern
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Rich Valley Wines 
Special upcoming hours/events at Rich Valley Wines 

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Sinnemahoning State Park
 
 · Programs this weekend at Sinnemahoning State Park 
Saturday, December 31st: 🐦“𝐂𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐝𝐬” from 9-10 AM and
 🐺 “𝐂𝐨𝐲𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐊𝐢𝐧” from 12-1 PM. 
 Saturday programs in the classroom of the Wildlife Center. 
The classroom and restrooms will be open during those programs, but the exhibits and gift shop will remain closed. 
 Sunday, January 1: 🚶‍♀️ “𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐇𝐢𝐤𝐞” 10-11:30 AM. 
 Meet at Pavilion 1 in the 40 Maples Day Use Area. 
For a complete list of programs at Sinnemahoning State Park, visit the DCNR Calendar of Events at 



SAVE THE DATES 

 Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library
 Cameron County Jigsaw Puzzle Swap
 Saturday of each month, beginning December 3, 2022, from 12-2pm 
 For questions or more details, contact Library staff at 814-486-8011. 
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Creekside Sports Bar & Event Center
Cornhole every Monday night @ 7 pm All skill levels welcome. Details call (814) 486-0229 
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Cameron County School District 11/30/22 to 03/31/23
- Community Walking Program 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm 
 12/23/22 to 01/02/23 - Holiday Break
 Winter Sport Schedule can be found here 
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Bingo @ the CC Vets Club
Every 1st & 3rd Monday of the month Doors open @ 5 pm Calling starts @ 6:30
 427 E. 3rd Str. Emporium 
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Sinnemahoning Sportsmen's Club 
Cabin Fever Fun Days Meat Raffles resume Jan 14, 2023 
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Sinnemahoning Sportsmen's Club 
Saturday, Jan. 21st
First shoot of the New Year
Register early @ 9 am. Shoot starts @ 10am 

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Sinnemahoning Tavern 
Brianna is Back at The Tavern Friday, Feb. 10, 2023 from 7-10 pm 
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Sinnemahone Paddle Race 
April 8th is the Sinnemahone Paddle Race. Kayakers and canoers will take on the chilly waters in downriver paddle race. This is first leg on the 2023 Sinnemahone Triple Crown with a Gravel Race and an Ultra Trail run later in 2023.
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Smoker’s Insane Terrain Off-road Park
List of events for 2023 
May 20th. Mud race and bog small trucks 
June 17th. Concert July 2nd. Smash and Dash car race 
Aug 5th.Super soaking summer bash 
Sept 16th. Mega trucks event 
 More details coming soon 
89 Sizer Run Road Emporium PA 15834 

New Year's Hike @ Sinnemahoning State Park

 

Start the New Year on the right foot with an easy 2.5-mile guided hike at Sinnemahoning State Park starting at 10am. No pre-registration required. 
 Meet at Pavilion 1 in the 40 Maples Day Use Area.

 #pagreatoutdoors #firstdayhike #firstdayhike2023 #sinnemahoningstatepark #sinnemahoningpa #sinnemahoning

Charley’s Friendly Tavern & Restaurant Business Update

 

Charley’s Friendly Tavern & Restaurant 
 Attn: Customers: we will be closed all this week (12/28-12/30) due to an illness in the family. 

 We will be closed 12/31 through 1/7 as originally planned.

 We're very sorry for any inconvenience that may cause. 
We will re-open on Wed, Jan 11th. 
We wish everyone a happy new year!

Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library New Years Hours

 

Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library 
The library will be closed on Saturday (12/31) & Sunday (1/1) for the New Year! 

We will resume regular business hours on Monday (1/2) at 11 AM. 

If you have books or DVDs that need renewed, please feel free to call the library or message us on Facebook so we can renew your library materials. 
There will be no Story Hour on Monday (1/2).

Jane Ullman's Daycare Openings

 

Full Time Daycare Openings Available Jan 16, 2023.
 Also willing to do 2nd or 3rd shift!!
 If interested call Jane Ullman or text 814-594-9254

Welcome to the Cameron County Book Club!

Welcome to the Cameron County Book Club! 

We will meet *once a month* and discuss the month’s book- Skip months as you need to, whether you aren’t into the book or have a lot going on, but all are welcome.

If you missed our first get together, don’t worry, we’re doing it again- The book swap was so fun! 

 For book club, we will pick a book at the end of the previous month and get together toward the end of the following month- usually Sunday afternoons- to discuss and visit! (I’ve never been in a book club before, so I’m open to suggestions!) p.s. invite your friends! 

 Thank you Brandi Graham Magaro for hosting us at Rich Valley Rich Valley Wines! 
We will continue to meet there in the future, as long as the space is available! 
 Now-to pick January’s book…
Questions? Reach out to Chandra Reed via FB 

Carol Lee Armagost

 

Carol Lee Armagost, age 68 of DuBois, PA died Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital. Born on January 4, 1954 in DuBois, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry W. and Ella V. (Milliron) Armagost.

 Carol moved to DuBois in 2019 after living in Emporium, PA for 45 years. She retired from GKN Sintered Metals in Emporium as a technician after 40 years of service. 

Carol is survived by one brother William L. Armagost and his wife Deanne and one sister Nancy Jo Horak and her husband Edward both of DuBois, PA, two nieces; Tammy and Susan and three nephews; Rich, Alex and Zack. 

 Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 31, 2022 from 10 – 11 AM at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc.

 A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11 AM from the funeral home with Pastor Terry Felt officiating.
 Burial will take place in Morningside Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital 100 Hospital Avenue, DuBois, PA 15801 and/or Gateway Humane Society, PO Box 678, Falls Creek, PA 15840.
 Online condolences can be sent to www.baronickfuneralhome.com

Costanzo's Offroad Business Update

 

Costanzo's Offroad 
Hey everyone, little late to the post here.
 Louis had his follow up appointment for his collar bone. The bone is healing but not as much as he or the Dr. would like. It is still fractured, and he has to go back in another 3 weeks. 

 A lot of you may know already, Louis is opening a second location out of his garage at home. 
We will only be doing work at the main location on Main Street by the tracks by appointment only. We will have the same phone number and still be able to order any parts needed for your machines. We will also be transferring our inspection station to the new place so we can take care of your yearly inspections.

 This was a tough decision to make but Louis and Emily’s son is growing up fast and Louis wants to have as much time with him that he can so he will be watching Jett during the day and taking care of tech work in the evenings. We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding through the last two months while Louis has been recovering. We also can’t thank our customers enough for the support over the last 5 years to help build this business to what it is now. Louis is looking forward to the future and being able to supply the area with grade A service for all your small engine and power-sports machines. 
 Thank you!

Sylvan Heritage Council Calendars

 

Sylvan Heritage Council

 We still have a few of our vintage Emporium 2023 calendars left! 

 You can find them at the Cameron County Mercantile, the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce, or by contacting Karen Vogt Jiang directly on Facebook Messenger. 

 A great last minute gift for family you're not seeing until this weekend . . . or treat yourself to these memories of our town from days gone by. 

 Thank you to everyone who has supported our calendar fundraiser this holiday season - we are always overwhelmed by your wonderful comments and your encouragement for the work we do in our hometown! 
 Happy New Year!

Wednesday, December 28, 2022

Sunny Side Boutique Winter Hours

 

Sunny Side Boutique
 New winter hours starting on December 31, we will be CLOSED on Saturdays.
Monday-Friday 10-6 will remain the same.

Jan. 2023 Programs @ the Elk Country Visitor Center

 

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Elk Country Visitor Center 
 Are you looking for a way to get out of the house this winter? The Elk Country Visitors Center offers some intriguing and FREE programs for ALL ages!!
 Come visit us here and enjoy one of our wonderful programs put on by our Conservation Education Department!

Tuesday, December 27, 2022

Save the Date - Sinnemahone Paddle Race.

PA Great Outdoors Visitors Bureau 

 Emporium · Save the date...April 8th is the Sinnemahone Paddle Race. 
Kayakers and canoers will take on the chilly waters in downriver paddle race.
 It is first leg on the 2023 Sinnemahone Triple Crown with a Gravel Race and an Ultra Trail run later in 2023.
 #pagreatoutdoors #canoerace #kayakrace #adventurerace

Sinnemahoning Sportsmen's Club Fisrt Shoot of the Year

 

Sinnemahoning Sportsmen's Club
 Happy Holidays to all our Sinnemahoning Sidelockers out there!

 We will be kicking off our first shoot of the New year January 21st. 
Come register early at 9:00 am and catch up with some old and new friends. Shoot starts at 10:00 am. Good luck to everyone out there in the late flintlock season and be safe!

Gypsy Wagon Food Truck 2023

Kelly & the Gypsy Wagon Food Truck are frequent visitors to Rich Valley Wines
Delicious food! 

 

Gypsy Wagon Food Truck 

 The Gypsy Wagon Food Truck is now booking for 2023. 
 Employee Appreciation Events, Business Lunches, Neighborhood Visits, Birthday Parties,Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties, Outdoor Events, Fundraisers, Super Bowl Parties, Music Events.

 We love going to Breweries and Wineries also!! 

 Give us a call to schedule. (814)299-6984

Rich Valley Wines Upcoming Hours & Events

Rich Valley Wines 
Special upcoming hours/events at Rich Valley Wines

 We are so grateful to our customers for their support & friendship!

John J. Austin

 

John J. Austin, 63, of Harrison St., Port Allegany, PA passed away unexpectedly Sunday (Dec. 25, 2022) in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.

Born July 1, 1959, in Olean, NY, he was a son of Robert E. and Mary Oliver Austin. On Jan. 14, 2012, in Port Allegany, he married Terrie M. Milne, who survives.

A lifetime resident of the area, John was a graduate of Otto-Eldred High School, class of 1979.

He was employed with Ardagh Group, Port Allegany, as a machine operator, retiring in 2021, after 30 years of service.

John attended the Birch Grove Mennonite Church, Port Allegany.

He enjoyed his time as a stock car driver, driving at the Bradford Speedway. He was an avid snowmobiler, and member of the West End Snowmobile Club. He also did welding for others and had a snow plowing business in the winter. He was a very social person and enjoyed talking to everyone. He will be missed by many.

Surviving in addition to his wife, Terrie, are two sons, John M. (Misty) Austin of Emporium, Henry A. Troupe of Port Allegany; two daughters, Samantha J. (Jeff) Fry of Austin, PA, and Hannah M. Troupe of Port Allegany; four granddaughters, two grandsons; and a great granddaughter; a brother, Art Buck of Bradford; three sisters, Deb (Garry) Sherwood of Eldred, Marie (Russ Safran) Ober of Bradford, and Tina (Paul) Freer of Smethport; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Robert E. Austin.

Friends will be received from 2-5 p.m. Friday (Dec. 30, 2022) in the Birch Grove Mennonite Church, Port Allegany, where a memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. with Rev. Dale Detweiler, pastor, officiating.

Memorials can be made to the Bradford Speedway, or choice of the donor.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany.

Condolences can be made to: Terrie M. Austin, 220 Harrison St., Port Allegany, PA 16743.

Smoker’s Insane Terrain Off-road Park Events

 

Smoker’s Insane Terrain Off-road Park 

 List of events for 2023 May 20th. 
Mud race and bog small trucks June 17th. 
Concert July 2nd. 
Smash and Dash car race Aug5th.Super soaking summer bash Sept 16th. 
Mega trucks event 
More details coming soon 89 Sizer Run Road Emporium PA 15834

Monday, December 26, 2022

Valentine's Day Brunch @ the Hygrade Inn

The Hygrade Inn 
 It's a Valentine's Day Brunch and crêpes are on the menu. Make your reservations today!

 Choose from sweet and savory crêpes.
 - Spinach Artichoke and Brie Crepes with Sweet Honey Sauce 
- Sweet Cream Cheese crêpes with Blueberry Banana Topping
 - Pumpkin crêpes with beer and cinnamon apples and a chocolate drizzle
 - Pesto, peppers, turkey and asiago cheese crêpes
 - Blueberry and Limoncello Cheese crêpes
 - Green onion parmesan crêpes with ricotta, spinach, bacon and mushroom filling 
It's going to be a delicious 2023!

Pratts East End Beverage Update

 

Pratts East End Beverage

 New Hours of Operation 1/2/23 thru 4/1/23 
Monday thru Wednesday - 11 am to 6 pm 
Thursday thru Saturday - 9 am to 6 pm 
Sunday - Closed

Aroma Cafe Business Update

 

We hope everyone had a Merry Christmas! 
We will be closed today December 26th and tomorrow December 27th.
 Aroma 

New Year's Eve Party @ the Emporium Alliance Church

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New Years Eve party. 6:00 pm till midnight in the Fellowship Hall. 
Food provided. Bring a snack and friends. 
 Any questions call 814-486-7905 or 814-486-1513

Fox's Pizza Den of Emporium

 

Fox's Pizza Den of Emporium 

UPDATE TO HOURS OF OPERATION
PLEASE SHARE

 EFFECTIVE TODAY 12/23/2022 AND UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, FOX’S PIZZA DEN IN EMPORIUM WILL BE CLOSING AT 10:00 PM MONDAY - SATURDAY AND WILL CONTINUE TO CLOSE AT 9:00 PM ON SUNDAYS. 

HOLIDAY HOURS:
NEW YEARS EVE: Open 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM (no orders accepted after 8:30 PM) 
 NEW YEARS DAY: CLOSED 

 WISHING OUR AMAZING CUSTOMERS,
 A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HEALTHY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR!

Friday, December 23, 2022

Raymond P. DeMatz

Raymond P. DeMatz, 92, of Meadow Rd., Emporium, PA formerly of Sykesville passed away at Penn Highlands Elk, St. Marys, PA on Wednesday afternoon (December 21, 2022) following a brief illness. He was born November 22, 1930 in Sykesville, PA a son of the late Peter and Angeline Sandy DeMatz. He married Anne Geleskie DeMatz in St. Mark Catholic Church, Emporium, PA.

Ray graduated from the former Sykesville High School in the class of 1948. After graduation he served with the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Sylvania, after 36 years, working as a tool maker with his last 16 years as tool room foreman. He was a member of St. Mark Catholic Church, Emporium where he served as an usher for many years. He was a life member of the Miller-Raffaele Post 6221, VFW, and the Knights of Columbus. Ray enjoyed hunting, golfing, gardening, wine making, and loved his family very much. He generously shared with many people the fruits of his labor.

In addition to his wife Anne he is survived by two sisters, Marie Cressley, Reynoldsville and Laura Towns, Sykesville; as well as several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Zediak.

There will be no visitation. Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at St. Mark Catholic Church, 235 East Fourth Street, Emporium, PA on Tuesday (December 27, 2022) at 12:00 PM with Rev. Paul S. Siebert, Pastor and Msgr. Charles A. Kaza, Concelebrants.

Burial will take place Wednesday in the Assumption Cemetery, Sykesville, PA.

Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Mark Catholic Church, 235 E. 4th Street, Emporium, PA 15834.

Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net

BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.

Businesses Closing Early due to Weather

 

ATTENTION C&N CUSTOMERS: 
WE ARE CLOSING AT 3 PM TODAY due to weather!

CDH Designs is closing at 4 pm today due to the weather.

Cameron County Mercantile is closing at 2 pm

These are just a few businesses that I noticed. Please check Facebook pages for any business updates.

Sinnemahoning Sportsmen's Club Closed Today

 

Sinnemahoning Sportsmen's Club 
Due to the current weather and road conditions as well as the safety of our staff and members, we will not be opening today. Stay home stay safe and warm.
 Merry Christmas Geoff

Thursday, December 22, 2022

Cameron County ~ Events for the weekend of Dec.24th


Happy holidays everyone! 

Cameron County ~ Events for the weekend of Dec.24th 
Listed are some activities occurring this weekend in Cameron County. If you have any you would like me to add, email me at cameroncountypaonline@gmail.com 
 Updates may be added closer to the weekend


Free Christmas Dinner 
 Sunday, December 25th at the Emporium Senior Center. Join in anytime from 4:00-6:30 pm. Reservations not required, but they would be helpful. Deliveries between 3:30 - 4:30 pm. Please call 814-486-0373 and leave a message. Your call will be returned promptly.
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Tubby's Tavern 
12/23  DJ at 9 pm - smoking permitted 
 Schedule for the month of December


Rich Valley Wines
Two more days of shopping! 
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The Midtowne 
Open normal hours 3pm -2 am Christmas Eve.
Closed Christmas day.
Join us for our New Years Eve party Dec. 31 from 9pm - 2 am! 
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Sinnemahoning State Park 
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Sinnemahoning State Park
Sinnemahoning State Park - Updated event list! 
 Click on this link or go to the below DCNR link for a list of any activities this weekend. 



SAVE THE DATES 

Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library
Cameron County Jigsaw Puzzle Swap Saturday of each month, beginning December 3, 2022, from 12-2pm For questions or more details, contact Library staff at 814-486-8011. 

Creekside Sports Bar & Event Center 
Cornhole every Monday night @ 7 pm All skill levels welcome. 
Details call (814) 486-0229 

Cameron County School District
11/30/22 to 03/31/23 - Community Walking Program 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm 
12/23/22 to 01/02/23 - Holiday Break

Winter Sport Schedule can be found here 
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Driftwood Saloon & Grill 
December Hours
 The Saloon will be closed December 12th - 28th and will reopen December 29th at noon. 
(814) 546-2447
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Sinnemahoning Tavern 
Holiday Hours 
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Sinnemahoning Sportsmen's Club
New years Eve Party Friday, Dec. 30th Music by Rob Mordan 4-7pm
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Creekside Sports Bar & Event Center
New Years Eve party & dance. DJ and light show starts at 9pm, free hor d'eouvres at 10pm. 
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Driftwood Saloon 
New Years Eve Party Saturday, Dec. 31 @ 8 pm 
 Stop in the Saloon for a fantastic dinner and then Ring 2023 with us.
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Sinnemahoning Sportsmen's Club
Cabin Fever Fun Days
 Meat Raffles resume Jan 14, 2023 
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Sinnemahoning Tavern 
Brianna is Back at The Tavern Friday, Feb. 10, 2023 from 7-10 pm 
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Bingo @ the CC Vets Club 
Every 1st & 3rd Monday of the month 
 Doors open @ 5 pm Calling starts @ 6:30 427 E. 3rd Str. Emporium