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Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Open Hiring Event Tomorrow for Gasbarre!


Pennsylvania CareerLink: Elk & Cameron County 

Happening tomorrow 5-1-24 from 10a-5p at 823 Washington St. St. Mary's Pa!

4-H Elk & Cameron Counties District VIII Horse Retreat

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4-H Elk and Cameron Counties 
 Elk and Cameron County Horse Members...this retreat is open for you! 
 to register, you can use the following link:  https://4h.zsuite.org/event-registrations/29401
Please direct questions to the Potter County Educator (information on flier).

EHS\CCHS Alumni Banquet 2024

form is in the Cameron County Echo 
 

The annual EHS\CCHS Alumni Banquet to honor the CCHS class of 2024 and the 50-year class of 1974, will be held on Saturday, May 25th at the Emporium Vets Club. 

Social hour will begin at 5:00 pm following the invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and a brief message from the Alumni President, the buffet dinner will take place.
 Cost is $25 per person and a copy of the reservation form will be in the Echo in the near future and here on this site. 
Two local businesses, the Emporium Food Mart and Ace hardware have given permission to park in their lots that day. They ask that Alumni attendees do not park directly in front of the stores. Additional parking is also available at the Moose parking lot if needed. 

Any questions please call Bari Poorman at 814 486 9435. You may Also email him at bnrpoor@yahoo.com. The forms are in the Cameron County Echo

Driftwood Borough Water Survey


 

If you have a home or camp that is in Driftwood Borough or Gibson that is using Driftwood Water Company water will you please fill out this form

Bucktail Rod and Gun Club Patches for Sale

The Bucktail Rod and Gun Club has a limited number of patches for sale to raise money. 
 The patch is $5 or a donation. 
 For more information call Bari Poorman at 8144869435.

Charley’s Friendly Tavern Closed May 1 & 2nd

Charley’s Friendly Tavern & Restaurant
· We'll be closed tomorrow (Wednesday, May 1st) and Thursday, May 2nd due to an illness in the family. We're sorry for any inconvenience that this may cause.

First Presbyterian Church Sunday Service

First Presbyterian Church 
We welcome Rev. Robert Andrews to the pulpit on Sunday, May 5th, 2024. 
Worship service starts@10:30am. Everyone is welcome. 
Liturgist: Gary Boden 
Ushers: Gary Clark and John Kautz 
Communion servers: Gary and Diana Boden 
Music Director: Matt Wright

Cameron County Book Club Update


 

Monday, April 29, 2024

Pic of the Day


One of the many alpacas that call the Litte Red Barn Farm home.
Located in Cameron County, PA. 


 

Prescribed Fire @ Sinnemahoning State Park

Sinnemahoning State Park 

 On April 25th, 2024 a prescribed fire was conducted to aid in the reclamation of the former White Spruce Plantation site, near the 40 Maples Day Use Area. Fire in an ecosystem has many benefits including, reducing hazardous fuels, lessening the spread of pests (such as ticks) and diseases, removing invasive species, encouraging the growing of native plants, improving food availability and habitat for wildlife, recycling nutrients and fertilizing soil to name a few! 
 Learn more about prescribed fires at

Rotary Club of Emporium Meet a Member Monday: Karen Jiang

Rotary Club of Emporium Meet a Member Monday: 

This week, we are highlighting Rotarian, Karen Jiang.
 Karen became a Rotarian in March 2012. She currently serves as our club’s Grant Management Chair. A large portion of her duty on this committee is to apply for grants and help the club decide what to use the funding for. One of the most recent grant projects was funding the planting project at the Guy & Mary Felt Manor, a project that she also helps to manage each year. Karen is also a Paul Harris Fellow. Karen is an active volunteer at the food pantry each month and in addition to Rotary, she is a member of the Sylvan Heritage Council https://www.sylvanheritagecouncil.org/. 

A message from Karen: “During the twelve years I have been a Rotarian I have learned much about our town, its people, and our area in our weekly speaker programs. It has been so rewarding to be part of an organization that works hard to make our town a better place by giving back in so many ways: scholarships, donations, roadway cleanup, and many more too numerous to mention. Most important are the friends I have made along this journey.
 We welcome others to join our Club.”

Sunday, April 28, 2024

Motor Vehicle Fire near Sinnamahoning Sportsman’s Club

 

Sinnamahoning Volunteer Fire Department & Ambulance Service 

As of 22:08 Cameron Co. 16 has been dispatched to the area of the Sinnamahoning Sportsman’s Club for a reported Motor Vehicle Accident, No injuries or entrapment, vehicle on fire. 
 Chief 16, Deputy 16, Engine 161 have responded.
 Chief 16 has requested an Engine and Tanker from Cameron Co. 14 (Emporium Vol Fire Dept).
 Chief 16 (Oyler) has command reporting vehicle fully involved, one lane blocked, fire spreading to surrounding wooded area. Please use caution traveling in this area.


Update 
2211 
 Dispatched for motor vehicle fire for 120 Club Rd. 
Engine 161 on scene
 Assisted by Emporium fire department 
engine and tanker requested canceled tanker from Emporium 
2243 engine 141 on scene

Bucktail Road & Gun Club Open Trap Shoot 4/28/24

 

We had 13 shooters today on an absolutely beautiful day to shoot. 
Switched up sharing the results this week as there was a lot of good shooting. 
Shout out to Ashton Yurt on scoring an 18 in just his 3rd round ever. 
Also, we are seeing everyone's scores improve each week. 
Invite your friends, the more the merrier.

CC Farmers Market Introduces D’s Queen Bees

Cameron County Farmers Market 
 Today’s vendors are sure to sweeten your day, we are delighted to welcome Dylan & Ashley Major with D’s Queen Bees back to the market again this year! 

 A popular favorite for the past couple of years, Dylan and Ashley are apiarists from Port Allegany who produce a large variety of products made from the honey and beeswax that their bees produce. Dylan concentrates on the edible products including Cinnamon Flavored Creamed Honey, Reaper Honey, Hot Garlic Honey as well as chunks of honey comb dripping with delicious honey straight from the hives! Ashley has created an eclectic line of beeswax products that range from lip balms, salves and soaps to wood polish, candy and wax melts. Whatever you’re looking for there is something there for everyone!

 Dylan is the bee caretaker and looks after the 100 or so hives that they have in various locations in the surrounding countryside. It’s a lot of work, especially in the spring and early summer when the bees are the busiest. He clocks in about 40 hours a week looking after them, and that’s on top of his full-time job! This passion for his bees reaps great results as they now sell their products in many stores, restaurants and at markets and events in several neighboring counties. They have even bigger plans though and hope to expand their growing business to 300-350 hives by this coming fall!

 A couple of fun facts about bees: did you know that the honey bee is the only insect that makes food man can eat? And not only does it taste amazing, it can also make you smarter as it contains an antioxidant that improves brain functions! That’s quite literally food for thought!

 Come and visit Dylan & Ashley at our first market of the season on Saturday, May 11th, 9am to 12pm at the Emporium Town Square and grab some sweetness for yourself!

Major Thomas E. Clark Scholarship Benefit 2024

 

Major Thomas E. Clark Scholarship Benefit 2024 
A benefit for the Major Thomas E. Clark Scholarship fund will be held on Friday, May 24th at Rich Valley Wines from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm. We plan to have a 50-50 raffle and a silent auction. Refreshments will be served. No cover charges. The Major Thomas E. Clark scholarship is awarded to a Cameron County High School graduate annually. 
Read about Major Thomas E. Clark at the link below 

Guy E. Moscato

 

Guy E. Moscato, 92, of Sylvan Heights, Emporium passed away Saturday morning, April 27 after a brief stay at Guy and Mary Felt Manor. He was born in DuBois on December 30, 1931.

His life can be defined by an unwavering commitment to family and a love for life that included a multitude of interests. Beginning at an early age and aided by his grandfather was a love for animals, especially his ever present and faithful collies having nine in total over his adult life.

Guy moved with his family to Emporium in 1939 where his father operated Moscato's shoe repair and he and his mother ran a pet shop. He graduated from Emporium High School in 1950 and the Pennsylvania State University in 1955 with a degree in chemistry. He was employed by Hooker Chemical and then Occidental Petroleum in Niagara Fall, NY until his retirement in 1989. Despite the distance he made it a priority to drive home every weekend to enjoy time with family, his dogs and his hobbies.

He would take classes or read manuals to hone the skills for those hobbies which include, flowers, tomatoes, upholstery, hatching and raising canaries and parakeets, home repair, fishing, biking, hiking, rebuilding player pianos and eventually restoring MG British automobiles of which he did frame off complete restoration on six total project cars. If Guy didn't know how to do something he would read or ask someone for tips, which is how he met and became friends with Lance Lewis who shared his enthusiasm for antique cars.

In his golden years, he stayed active and cherished time with his great nephews and nieces, particularly Vinnie and Kacie Brown, Bobbi and Sophie Fragale, and Marcus, Dino, Hayden, and Jax Brown, who joined him weekly for Sunday spaghetti at noon.

Guy is survived by a brother William Moscato along with nephews and nieces Guy and Tony Moscato, David, Julie, Steve (Staci) Brown, Nancy (Brown) Fragale and Lori and Paul Moscato.

He was preceded in death by his brother Joseph Moscato and his sisters Pauline Moscato and Barbara (Moscato) Brown as well as two nephews Paul Moscato and Michael Moscato.

A private viewing will be held for family with a graveside service to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library, building fund, or the Cameron County SPCA, 678 South Mountain Rd., Emporium, PA 15834.

Roland C. Cleaveland

Roland C. Cleaveland, 90, of Emporium, PA passed away at Veterans Administration Hospital, Altoona, PA on Friday (April 26, 2024) morning following a lengthy illness surrounded by his family. He was born June 16, 1933 in Waterford, Maine a son of the late Horace Lowell and Hazel Bennett Cleaveland. On December 4, 1957 in South Portland, Maine he married the late Elsie I. Marston.

Roland attended school in Maine before joining the US Air Force and serving during the Korean Conflict. He was a POW for 6 months, also a recipient of two purple hearts and numerous other service medals. He then served with the US Coast Guard for a few years. He went to school in Maine to become a furnace burnerman and worked in that capacity for several years. He later worked at the Shirley Basin in Wyoming mining uranium. Roland enjoyed antique cars, steam locomotives, hunting, fishing, and playing his harmonica. He also loved eagles, watching westerns, and most of all spending time with family and friends.

He is survived by a daughter, Florence Powell (Jesse), Emporium; two sons, George Cleaveland (Linda), Emporium and Roland E. Cleaveland, Scarborough, ME; 4 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and wife he was preceded in death by a daughter, Eileen L. Cleaveland, 6 brothers, Sherwood, Burton, George, Edwin, Kenneth and Floyd, 3 Sisters, Hazel Wertz, Agnes Parker and Bessie Hartford.

There will be No Visitation.
 A memorial service will be held at the Endless Mountains Methodist Church, 306 S Spruce St, Emporium, PA on Saturday, (May 11, 2024) at 11:00 AM with Rev. Dr. Andrew P. Spore, Pastor, officiating. A military service, accorded by the Cameron County Memorial Detail will follow the service.

Burial will be held for family only in the Fairview Cemetery, Port Allegany, PA.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the charity of the donors choice.

Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net

BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.

Friday, April 26, 2024

Pic of the Day


Looking North towards Rt 46 


 

Cameron County ~ Events for the weekend of April 27

photo by Cathy Straub


Cameron County ~ Events for the weekend of April 27
 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.


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 Youth Turkey Season Luncheon
 April 27th from 1-3 pm
 CCOYA and the Cameron County Longbeards are again partnering to put on the Youth Turkey Luncheon. Youth hunters are encouraged to join us after a great day in the woods. Food and drinks will be provided as the youth hunters talk about their experiences, show off their harvests, and talk about the conservation and preservation of the wild turkey. 
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Cameron County Historical Society Spring Event
 "Wood in the Glass Images" by Wm T. Clarke 
 Saturday, April 27th. 2pm @ the VFW 
 General public welcome, refreshments available. 
Don't miss it!
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Rich Valley Wines 
 Thursday & Saturday our tasting room is open from 5pm to 9pm! 
Closed Friday, 4/26/24 due to a previous commitment.
Located at 400 East Allegheny Ave in Emporium Spring Cocktail Menu, Pennsylvania Beers Housemade Wines - Semi Dry, Semi Sweet fruit wines and sweet wines 

Tubby’s Tavern 
Saturday, April 27th Open Jukebox, the band had to cancel. 
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Sinnemahoning Sportsman Club 
NO MEAT RAFFLES this coming weekend, 26th, 27th or 28th.
Keep an eye on our Facebook page for updates
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Sinnemahoning Tavern 
Fun weekend coming up at The Tavern! 
 Dust in the Wind on Saturday at 5pm. Dos Hombres on Sunday at 3pm 
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Cameron County Bucktail Rod And Gun Club Open Trap Shoots 
Sunday, April 27th at the Cameron County Bucktail Rod & Gun Club 
Open rounds of trap. $5.00 a round. Open to the public. Invite your friends and family. 
 523 Sizer Run Road Emporium, PA. 15834 
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Hunter Trapper Education Class 
Sunday, April 28th, 1-8 pm Woodland Elementary School 
 Held in the LGI Room 603 Woodland Ave, Emporium, PA.

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The Dark Skies viewing area on May Hollow Road will be open to the public on April 1st.
 Follow this website for events this summer! 
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Eagle watches ever Saturday in April.
April programs are listed! 
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For the list of events at Sinnemahoning State Park, click on the link below. 
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SAVE THE DATES 


Sinnemahoning State Park Events 2024
Follow the calendar of events for 2024 park activities. 
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Sizerville State Park 
Follow the calendar of events for 2024 park activities. 
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Emporium Country Club Opens for the 2024 Season
Restaurant opens for the season March 29th.
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The dates for the dark skies viewing this summer have been chosen!
Make sure you mark your calendars and spend a night under the starts with us! 
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Cameron County Farmers Market 2024 Schedule 
Community Farmers Market offering fresh fruit & vegetables, delicious baked goods, home-made products and artisan creations. 
Held in downtown square from 9am-noon on the listed dates. 
Follow their Facebook page for updates & shop local! 
Event Dates
May 11, May 24
June 8th, June 26
July 13, July 27
August 10, August 25
September 14, September 28
October 12, October 26
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Summer Concert Series 2nd Saturdays
May 11th, 5-10 pm 
June 8th, 5-10 pm 
July 17th, 5-10 pm 
August 10th, 5-10 pm @ the CC Fair Grounds 
Food trucks begin at 5 pm 
Bands start at 6 pm 
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 Cameron County School District
 Sports Schedule can be found here.
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 Powder Keg Cornhole 
 Mondays at Tubby's Tavern. 
 Tubby's Tavern will be the new site for this weekly event held every Monday. 
 REMEMBER: EVERYONE IS WELCOME AND ANYONE CAN PLAY.
 Come give it a try and join us for some fun. 
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Bingo @ the Cameron County Vets Club
 Begins Monday, Sept. 4th Every 1st & 3rd Monday of the month through May. 
Doors open @ 5pm. Calling starts @ 6:30. 427 E. 3rd Street, Emporium 
New Facebook site 
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2024 Entertainment at the Driftwood Saloon
Stop in for a great time and great food! 
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Sinnemahoning Sportsmen's Club
 Check out our Website for club events & memberships!
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2024 Gibson Township Cleanup Dates
May 18-19
August 24-25
Dumpsters will be available these days.
These are the only days to discard of large items such as building supplies, furniture, 
large household appliances.  
You can never dump tires, tv's, computers or hazardous waste.
To participate, your account must be current. 
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Cameron County Food Pantry 2024 Distribution Dates 
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Emporium Country Club Opens for the 2024 Season
Restaurant opens for the season March 29th
Easter Buffett March 31st from noon to 5 pm.
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Got Knobbies Group Ride 
B'Games Bike Service is hosting a 7.5-mile group ride @ May Hollow Bike Trails
Free water & snacks available. 
May 5th @ 1:30 pm 
Mountain or gravel bikes preferred. E-bikes welcome.
Meet at the Dark Skies parking area, May Hollow Rd. 
Rain day will look to May 12th. 
We hope to ride the 1st Sunday of each month through Oct./ Nov depending on the fall weather. 
Questions? Contact Paul Burlingame at the link below.
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Emporium Senior Center
Tuesday, May 7th 
CPR Class @ 11 am 
Public is welcome. 
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Friday, May 10th @ the Emporium Fire Hall 
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Annual VFW Golf Tournament May 11, 2024
9 am shotgun, $25 per person due when signing up 
Stop in the Vets Club to sign up
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May Hollow Sportsmen's Club Kids Fishing Derby 
Saturday, May 11th, Ages 12 & under
Signups @ noon. Fishing from 1-3 pm.
Prizes, food
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2024 Golf Outing 
Event by the Sinnemahoning Sportsmen's Club 
Saturday, May 18, 2024 @ the Emporium Country Club 
Registration begins Feb. 8th 
Details at this link 
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Public Auction 
May 18th @ 9 am 
260 Rt 46, Emporium, PA. 15834
Sale held for the Leo Grimone Jr. Estate
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Cameron County Yard Sale 
May 18th, 8am -4 pm 
Contact the CC Chamber of Commerce for information. 
$10 to be placed on the map.
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4th Annual Cameron County Mud Run 
Free Admission
Saturday, May 18th 
89 Sizer Run Rd., Emporium, PA. 15834
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May 18th 
Fundraiser for Sid and Eva Summerson
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Public is welcome 
Be aware of scammers
Monday, May 20th, 11:30 am @ the Emporium Sr Center
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Major Thomas E. Clark Scholarship Benefit 2024
A benefit for the Major Thomas E. Clark Scholarship fund will be held on Friday, May 24th at Rich Valley Wines from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm. We plan to have a 50-50 raffle and a silent auction. Refreshments will be served. No cover charges. The Major Thomas E. Clark scholarship is awarded to a Cameron County High School graduate annually.
Read about Major Thomas E. Clark at the link below
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Kids Fishing Derby 
May 25th @ the May Hollow Sportsmen's Club 
Sterling Run Pa.
Registration starts @ 9 am.
Fishing begins @ 10 am
Ages up to & including 12 years old. 
Sign up at the Sinnemahoning Sportsmen's Club
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Cameron County High School/Emporium High School Alumni Assocation 
 The annual EHS\CCHS Alumni Banquet to honor the CCHS class of 2024 and the 50-year class of 1974, will be held on Saturday, May 25th at the Emporium Vets Club. Social hour will begin at 5:00 pm following the invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and a brief message from the Alumni President, the buffet dinner will take place. Cost is $25 per person and a copy of the reservation form will be in the Echo in the near future and here on this FB site. Two local businesses, the Emporium Food Mart and Ace hardware have given permission to park in their lots that day. They ask that Alumni attendees do not park directly in front of the stores.
 Additional parking is also available at the Moose parking lot if needed. 
 Any questions please call Bari Poorman at 814 486 9435. 
 You may also email me at bnrpoor@yahoo.com. 
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Clark-Cunningham-Eaton-Schager-Straub Family Reunion 2024
The reunion will be held Sunday, May 26th at Sizerville State Park.  We will gather at Pavillion #1 (near the pool) starting at 12 noon. Please bring a dish to pass. Hamburgers, hot dogs, and drinks will be provided.  We plan to eat around 1 pm. Please RSVP to June at 814-289-3370.
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Dirt Digging 10th Annual Hunt 
Sat. June 1st & Sunday June 2
Location - Cameron County Fair Grounds 
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Cameron County Fair Hot Dog Lunch 
Thursday, June 6 11am-1 pm 
At the Emporium Food Mart
441 E. 3rd Street, Emporium 
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June 8th,  6:30 am -9am at the Emporium Fire Hall 
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Sinnemahoning Annual Snake Hunt 
Saturday *& Sunday, June 8 & 9th 2024
Catch & release event. Meat raffles inside the club. 
Details here 
Vendor Form here 
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Red Cross Blood Drive
Thursday, June 13, 24
427 E. 3rd Street, emporium, PA. 
Schedule your time here 
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For more information, call 
814-647-8401
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Summer Solstice Evening 
June 22, 2024 
Fundraising event held by the Sylvan Heritage Council
5-9 pm at the Andrews Farm 
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70th Annual Drum & Henry Kids Fishing Derby 
@ the Bucktail Rod & Gun Club
Sunday, June 2 from 1-4pm
523 Sizer Run Rd., Emporium, PA. 15834
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Mens Member Guest @ the Emporium Country Club 
Friday, June 28th at 10am
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Weekend in the Wilds 
Saturday, July 6th. 9am -3 pm.
Food, music and vendors in Emporium
Fireworks at 9:45 pm at the CCHS School 
601 Woodland Ave.
Rain Date is July 7th 
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Smash N Dash Car Race 
Sunday, July 7th
Free Admission
89 Sizer Run Rd, Emporium, PA. 15834
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2024 100 Mile Yard Sale
July 19 & 20th 
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SAVE THE DATE 
The Emporium Vol. Fire Department is holding their 1st (hopefully soon to be ANNUAL) - Cornhole Tournament!
Tournament will be Sponsored by the NWTF Cameron County Longbeard Chapter!  
LOCATION - Emporium Fire Dept. ADDRESS - 419 N. Broad St. Emporium, PA 15834 
DATE - July 20, 2024 
TIME - Practice Round starts at 10AM, bags officially start flying at 11AM. 🚨 
All funds raised will be used towards the NEW Truck Fund! 
 Food & Drinks Available on site! More details to follow, very soon!
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Super Saturday Weekend 
August 23,24 25th 
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Ed Bailey Memorial Trap Shoot 
Sunday, Sept. 8th @ noon 
Rain date Sept. 15th @ noon
At the CC Bucktail Rod & Gun Club
523 Sizer Run Road, Emporium, PA 
Any questions or to donate, call Mike Bacon 814-203-2624
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End of Season Mud Bash
Saturday, Sept. 21
Free Admission
89 Sizer Run Rd., Emporium, PA. 15834
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