What's going on in and around Somerset County in September? (2024)

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What's going on in and around Somerset County in September? (1)

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Berlin Community Fair

The 83rd annual Berlin Brothersvalley Community Fair welcomes the community back for a harvest homecoming. The fair is set for Sept. 14-17 at the Berlin Brothersvalley School District gymnasium and grounds. The fair begins from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 14 with exhibitors’ entry day and continues throughout the week until Saturday at the Berlin high school gym and also at the Clearway Energy facility across from Witmer feed mill on Route 219. Times are noon to 10 p.m. Thursday, 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. Friday and 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday for public viewing.

Passavant Memorial Homes Foundation 29thannual Golf Classic

Passavant Memorial Homes Foundation (PMHF) held its 29thAnnual Golf Classic, Aug. 15, at Olde Stonewall Golf Club in Ellwood City.Thirty-four foursomes participated in a scramble-style tournament with the hopes of being crowned the 2022 PMHF Classic Cup champions. A nonprofit organization, Passavant Memorial Homes Family of Services raised more than $143,000for individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, and behavioral health needsfor individuals in Somerset County and throughout Western Pennsylvania. The winners of the event’s prestigious PMHF Classic Cup were the foursome representing BBL Fleet.

The Narrow Path

Community Arts Center of Cambria County, 1217 Menoher Blvd., Johnstown, exhibit of acrylic paintings by Robert Onkst called "The Narrow Path" is featured through Sept. 30. CACCC.org.

Haunted Hills Estate Scream Park

Haunted Hills Estate Scream Park, 236 Rolling Hills Estate Road, Uniontown, will be adding three brand-new attractions for the 2022 season, as well as a few other scary surprises. The park will begin its 2022 operating season Sept. 9, and will run weekend nights through Nov. 5. The most significant addition is Twisted Nightmare 3-D, a walk-through attraction that combines high-tech effects, horrifying, distorted clown characters, and Chromadepth 3D technology to produce a dizzying trip through a nightmarish funhouse. Also debuting at the park is a Mutant Paintball experience as well as Stalker Hollow Corn Field, where visitors must survive encounters with Cryptids. The Park’s creative team has added new walk-through sections to their “fan favorite” attraction, The House, as well as a new interactive “flashlight” element. Patrons brave enough to trek through the famed “Woods Trails” that gave the park its reputation in the 2000s, will experience new sections of path, new effects and several new scenes in “The Burial,” “Deadwoods” and “Sin Creek.”Those seeking to satisfy their sweet tooth this Halloween season can order a “Scream ParkShake” or a “Twisted Nightmare Shake” at Day & Night Exotic Cereal Bar in Morgantown, West Virginia.Combining elaborately-decorated ice cream shakes with bits of Halloween-related Cereal, these menu items will be available at the High Street location from Sept. 1 until Oct. 31.

Haunted Hills Estate Scream Park presents a yearly Haunted Christmas event, which was named by The Travel Channel as one of the Top 10 Scariest Christmas Haunted Houses in the country, as well as a Haunted Valentine’sWeekend in February, and a Saint Patrick’s Day Massacre in March, which attract thousands ofhorror fans outside the standard fall offerings. Tickets can be purchased online or at the event.Guests can visit www.HauntedHillsEstate.com for tickets and more information.

Crafters participating in Ligonier Night Market

Shoppers will notice something different Sept. 15, at the monthly Ligonier Night Market — craft vendors. Artisans from throughout the region will participate in the final Ligonier Night Market of the year — selling handmade pottery, woodcrafts, clothing, artwork, jewelry and other unique items. The crafters will be among the more than 40 vendors scheduled to be held from 5 to 8 p.m. around The Diamond and along Main Street in historic downtown Ligonier.Hy-5, sponsored by Misty Heagan, Realtor, will provide live music Sept. 15 on the Diamond Park bandstand. The Ligonier Night Market is held from 5 to 8 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month through September. For news and updates, visit ligoniercountrymarket.com,ligonier.com, or the LCM’s Facebook page.

Log Art Theatre Academy - Aladdin

The Community Arts Center of Cambria County (CACCC) will be producing its first play throughLog Art Theatre Academy withAladdinat 7 p.m. Sept. 16 and Sept. 17 and at 2 p.m. Sept. 18, in the M. Josephine Paul Family Museum of CACCC.Participating children and youth include ages 9 through 17 years. ArtReach’s adaptation ofAladdinpresents the classic story of one young man’s quest to win the hand of his beautiful Princess. Through his daring and clever deeds, Aladdin defeats evil and brings goodness and peace to his kingdom. Information to purchase tickets is on the Community Arts Center’s websitehttps://caccc.org/lataand all social media platforms.

Batman Day

To honor Batman Day 2022, the Bottle Works Ethnic Arts Center and the State Theater of Johnstown have joined forces to present two live theatrical performances celebrating Gotham’s Dark Knight at 7 p.m. Sept. 17, and at 1 p.m. Sept. 18, at Downtown Johnstown’s historic State Theater, 336 Main St., Johnstown. The play "Bill Finger: The Rise of the Bat" tells the story of the American comic strip, comic book, film and television writer Bill Finger. The intention of this play is to continue to shine a light on Finger’s achievements and give him the full honor that hedeserves. Tickets can be prepurchased online (https://www.statetheaterofjohnstown.com), or at the door. To punch up the festivities, the community is welcome to attend a Batman Day, free event, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 17. During this event, attendees, can pre-purchase tickets for the play, view live art demonstrations, and buy original artwork from Johnstown’s own illustrators Koa Beam, Glenn Klimeck, Matt Lamb, and K. Brandon Wilt. Other pop culture related merchandise from Buckethead’s Collectibles and Bent Wookee Comix will also be available.

Looking for classmates

The class of 1956 from J.B.J. High School of Boswell is looking for classmates. Call 814-233-5679 for Ruth or 814-444-2704 for Shelby.

Community dinner

A free community dinner, served at the Windber Area Community Kitchen, will be held from 4-6 p.m. Sept. 17, at Calvary United Methodist Church, 1800 Stockholm Ave., Windber. The menu will be pork chops, scalloped potatoes, vegetables, fruit, bread and dessert. The meal will be served and sponsored by Bayada Healthcare of Johnstown. The Windber Area Community Kitchen (W.A.C.K.) is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization.

Jenner Rod & Gun Club Youth .22 Shoot

The Jenner Rod & Gun Club will be sponsoring its annual Youth .22 Shoot Sept. 17, at the Club Shooting Range, 157 Geiger Road, Friedens.Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the shoot will begin at 9 a.m. The event is open to any area youth 15 and under and beginners are encouraged to attend. The day includes a firearms safety session, various skill competitions for all ages, picnic lunch and lots of prizes. All participants will be entered in a drawing for a .22 rifle donated by Jenner Rod & Gun Club. A parent or legal guardian must accompany the youth. Participants should bring their own gun. If they do not have a gun, one will be available for use. Ammo and targets will be provided. Rain Date will be Sept. 18.To sign up, call the Jenner Rod & Gun Club at 814-629-5809.

Ladies Day Bash

The Mountain Laurel Chamber of Commerce (MLCC) along with King Legal Group LLC, BHHS The Preferred Realty Agent Josh Crowe and Somerset Trust Co.'s 9th annual Ladies Day Bash, is from 1-5 p.m. Sept. 18, (doors open at noon) at the Donegal Event Center, 113 Community Center Drive, Jones Mills. Mountain Top Mobile Concessions The Gyro Hut is the event’s official luncheon partner with three lunch choices. With the purchase of a ticket, ladies will be treated to a lunch, refreshments provided by Sarnelli’s Beer Distributor and Wine Cellar and Joe promises the return of wine spritzers, and dessert from the Country Pie Shoppe.Those attending will be eligible to $150 cash giveaways every hour with a $500 cash giveaway at 5 p.m.; $100 cash or $100 gift certificates every 15 minutes, short tips, instant tickets, 50/50 drawing, auctions, and Bingo. Only 300 tickets will be sold, and each ticket will have three lucky numbers. Tickets are available at: the MLCC office in Jones Mills, LHTC Broadband in Donegal, Shari Bukovac Bookkeeping in Melcroft, See-Mor’s All-Star Grill in Normalville and Mountain Pines Campground in Champion. For any questions or for additional information, contact the MLCC office 724-593-8900, mlcc@mlchamber.com, or check out the website,www.mlchamber.com.

Chiz Ryder in concert

Chiz Ryder brings his ministry and his trumpet to Joyful Church at 10 a.m. Sept 18. Ryder is a Pennsylvania native who has been ministering both nationally and internationally for more than 30 years. He has played with many popular artists of today as well as playing for several Presidents, congress, Billy Graham and special Olympics opening ceremonies in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Joyful Church is located on the Garrett Shortcut Road.

Heritage Hike

Join a Park Ranger at 2 p.m. Sept. 18, for a 3 mile Summit Level hike from the head of Inclined Plane 6 to near where the Summit Hotel was in Summitville, near the head of Inclined Plane 5. Reservations are required for this free hike and can be made by calling the Visitor Center at 814-886-6150. TheSummitLevelwas the highest point that the Allegheny Portage Railroad crossed the Allegheny Mountains. Participants will learn about the inclines andlevels of the railroad, how the system functioned, the town ofSummitville, and much more. Participants are encouraged to wear good walking shoes and bring water. The hike will take place rain or shine.Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Sits is 10 miles west of Altoona, off the Gallitzin exit of U.S. Highway 22. The park preserves portions of the first railroad crossing of the Allegheny Mountains. This unique railroad connected the eastern and western divisions of the Pennsylvania Main Line Canal. For additional information on Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site, visitwww.nps.gov/alpo. 

"Still Listening" speaker series

The Dunnings Creek Friends Meeting (Quakers) will present the first in its ‘Still Listening’ guest speaker series on local history in September at the historic Dunnings Creek Friends Meetinghouse (also known as the Old Brick Quaker Church), 285 Old Quaker Church Road, Fishertown, as well as online via Zoom, at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 21. Journalist Cody McDevitt of Somerset, author of"Banished From Johnstown: Racist Backlash in Western Pennsylvania"(2020), will tell the little-known history of the time in 1923 when Black and Hispanic residents were evicted and forced to flee Johnstown in fear for their lives. This is considered one of the worst civil rights injustices in Pennsylvania history, yet few local people are aware that it even happened. After the presentation, the author will be available to answer questions, and copies of the book will be available for sale. The event will be held There is no admission charge. Light refreshments

DeVilbiss reunion

The former DeVilbiss employees are having an informal reunion at Oakhurst Grille, at noon Sept 24.RSVP by Sept. 14 to Brenda Winkelman 412-451-8580.

Scarecrow Festival

The 11th Georgian Place Scarecrow Festival is Sept. 17. To enter a scarecrow in the contest or for more information, messagethe Georgian Place Scarecrow Festival @gpscarecrowfestival. #gpscarecrowfestival.

Concert for Conservation

The Concert for Conservation will bring together more than 15 conservation and recreation groups tocelebrate the Cambria-Somerset region’s outstanding recreational opportunities that have come aboutthrough the great progress in cleaning up area waterways and other environmental improvements.The public is invited to the concert scheduled from 4 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 17, at Peoples Natural Gas Park, Downtown Johnstown, where the headline performer will be Pittsburgh’s Buffalo Rose, a widely acclaimed and wildly charismatic, six-piece modern folk Americana band. Tickets are available online through web sites of participating organizations and at the Johnstown Area Heritage Association web site, https://www.jaha.org/events/concert-for-conservation/. Food and, with identification, beer and wine will be available for purchase. Proceeds will benefit area conservation and recreation initiatives, with this year’s proceeds going to the trust fund to protect the Stonycreek River by providing on-going maintenance of the abandoned-minedrainage treatment systems on Oven Run, a Stonycreek tributary. Also performing will be The Meanwhile Trio, Pittsburgh musicians who fuse jazz, folk and bluegrass. The group includes Johnstown native John Bagnato on guitar; JD & Cindy covers a wide range thatincludes Jethro Tull, Jefferson Airplane, Fleetwood Mac, the Lumineers and Alison Krause. TheSomerset couple also performs originals.

63rd Ligonier Highland Games

For 63 years, the Ligonier Highland Games have provided an annual opportunity to celebrate all things Scottish. On Sept. 17, explore traditional Scottish arts, culture, music, and sports at Idlewild Park, Route 30 in Ligonier. Gates open at 8 a.m. The final event starts at 5:30 p.m. The Games encourage athletes, musicians and dancers to both master their crafts and to share them with the public.Stroll between competitions for the best individual pipers, drummers and drum majors. Watch professional and amateur athletes take their turns at the iconic caber toss, the sheaf toss and hammer throw. Experience a living history demonstration of the Scottish military, Scottish breed dog exhibits, and the timeless traditions of Scottish fiddling and harp playing. Do not miss the Scottish Highland Dancing competition featuring the Highland Fling, the Sword Dance, Highland Reel, the Sailor’s Hornpipe and the Scottish Lilt.Young visitors can share in the fun at the Children’s Games area, where they can win ribbons for kid-sized Scottish athletic events. Scattered throughout the park are demonstrations of crafts such as weaving and spinning, storytelling, and Scottish country dancing. More than 30 clans will host tents to explore the history, legend and tartan of each family group. www.ligonierhighlandgames.org.

Friends of NRA fundraiser

Somerset County Friends of NRA annual fundraiser on behalf of the NRA Foundation is at 2 p.m. Sept. 18, at the Bakersville fire hall, 2143 Bakersville-Edie Road, Somerset. Dinner starts at 4 p.m. Banquet and raffle highlights include dinner, raffles, auctions and a chance to win NRA guns, gear, decor and collectibles.

Geiger Church concert

The Geiger Church of the Brethren is hosting the Hope and Harmony youth choir at 4 p.m. Sept. 18. Light refreshments and fellowship will follow in the social hall. A free offering will be lifted to benefit the choir. For those with questions, contact the Revs. John and Linda Stoner Email - pastorsjandl@gmail.com.

Clymer Days Festival

The Clymer Days Festival is Sept. 23-25, at the Sherman Street Park in Clymer.This family event returns with all the activities, music entertainment, vendors, car and motorcycle shows, kid’s activities, and premier fireworks show that people have come to enjoy. There will also be a basket raffle, corn hole tournament, prizes, games, and a variety of food, craft and business vendors.Call 724-541-6849 or visit the Facebook page.

Jackie’s Garden Works Rooftop Concert Series

Jackie’s Garden Works Concert Series invites music lovers of all ages to enjoy live performances, food and drinks in one of Johnstown's unique venues. Doors open at 6 p.m. and music starts at 7 p.m. at the rooftop terrace atop of the ArtWorks Building, 413 Third Ave., Johnstown. The rooftop garden includes a large deck, native plant garden, a pergola, and a live flower feature wall. Sept. 24 – Jason Kuuch Quintet with the Johnstown Symphony Orchestra. Oct. 22 — The Evergreens.

Mt. Davis Gravel Grinder

The 5th annual Mt. Davis Gravel Grinder at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 24, rain or shine, is a gravel road bicycle race on a course that will take you up and over the highest point in the state. Proceeds to volunteer fire departments of Somerset County to support the local townships and boroughs along the course. The venue starts at the Somerset County Fairgrounds in Meyersdale. There are long and short courses. Cash and prizes. Free T-shirt to the first 100 registered. Post race part includes grub and beverage. www.mtdavisgravelgrinder.com.

I Love Lucy “Babalu! Chaos at the Cabana!”

The Community Arts Center of Cambria County is bringing another Log Art Theatre Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre production withI Love Lucy “Babalu! Chaos at the Cabana!” Sept. 24 — dinner served at 6 p.m., and Sept. 25 — dinner served at 1 p.m. (matinee), performedby Iron Bridge Dinner Theatre in the Atelier and Studio on the second floor of the Arts Center, 1217 Menoher Boulevard, in the Westmont section of Johnstown. I Love Lucy “Babalu! Chaos at the Cabana!”is a hysterical comedy that is full of twists and turns, love, death and betrayal. This production will have an evening and matinee performance and include a catered meal from Joey Del's 2001 Caterers, the murder mystery, wine for purchase, 50/50, and a questionnaire with prizes for those attendees who can figure out “whodunit”. Menu is garden tossed salad with Italian dressing, chicken parmigiano, Germelli pasta ala olio with marinara sauce, Italian green beans, double chocolate cake. Wine for purchase from Vin De Matrix Winery. For more information and to purchase tickets, call the Community Arts Center of Cambria County at 814-255-6515 or visit the Community Arts Center’s website (www.caccc.org). Tickets for the Play-Only performances will also be available for purchase at the door. Proceeds from the event benefit the Community Arts Center of Cambria County.

Recycling Collection Day

Recycling Collection Day is between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Sept. 24, at Friedens Lutheran Church. There is no cost to drop off recyclables. Corrugated cardboard, newspaper, office paper, mixed paper, aluminum cans, plastic no. 1, and plastic no. 2 will be accepted. Rinse and empty the bottles and cans and flatten the cardboard. All materials dropped off must be separated. There will be seven separate containers set up for each recyclable material. They will all be recycled through Gateway Recycling.

Car/Tractor Show and Corn Hole

A Car/Tractor Show to benefit the Shanksville Volunteer Fire Co., will be held Sept. 24, at the Shanksville Community Grove, 1291 Cornerstone Road, Shanksville. Car/Tractor Show starts at 2 p.m. Judging starts at 4 p.m. Prizes to be presented at 5 p.m. All show vehicles welcome. Prizes for best of show and runner up. Classes include classic, late model, tractor and fire apparatus. Live music by Ridgemont High the Ultimate 80s Band. Live music from 6-9 p.m. Corn Hole Tournament registration from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Bags fly at 1 p.m. Per player registration fee, 50/50 payout. Cash awarded for top four teams. Blind draw. Bring your own bags. Small games of chance. Food and drink available for purchase.

Angel of Courage Walk

Angel of Courage Walk will be held at 1 p.m. Sept. 24, at Berlin Community Grove, 1394 Beulah Road, Berlin. Fun for the whole family: Games, prizes, bouncy house, DJ - Music Express, Chinese auction, and food. Small registration fee starting at 11:30 a.m. All proceeds support St. Jude Children's Hospital. This event is held in memory of Bruce H. Brocht.

Jenner Rod & Gun Club Youth Clay Shoot

The Jenner Rod & Gun Club will be sponsoring its annual Youth Clay Shoot Sept. 24, at the Club Shooting Range, 157 Geiger Road, Friedens.Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the shoot will begin at 9 a.m. The event is open to any area youth 15 and under and beginners are encouraged to attend. The day includes a firearms safety session, various skill competitions for all ages, picnic lunch and lots of prizes. All participants will be entered in a drawing for a shotgun donated by Jenner Rod & Gun Club. A parent or legal guardian must accompany the youth. Participants should bring their own gun. If they do not have a gun, one will be available for use. Ammo and targets will be provided. Rain date will be Sept. 25.To sign up, call the Jenner Rod & Gun Club at 814-629-5809.

Fall Basket Party

A fall basket party, benefitting the Nardecchia Spay/Neuter Fund, will be held Sept. 25, at the Richland fire hall, 1321 Scalp Ave., Johnstown. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Drawings start at 2 p.m. More than 200 baskets, money tree, basket of cheer, lottery tree. Donation includes 25 basket tickets and light lunch. Bring a bag of cat food and receive 25 extra basket tickets free. No canned food. No treats. Bags must be 3# or more. Pet food to be donated to local pet food pantries. For tickets call Dianna at 814-244-8073, or LuAnn at 814-445-7473.

Dine in or take out spaghetti dinner

The Knights of Columbus of St. John's Parish in New Baltimore is sponsoring adine in or take out spaghetti dinner from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 25.The dinner includes spaghetti and meatballs, salad, bread and dessert. Pre-order online by sending an email todwambaugh@dioceseaj.orgor call 814-733-2210. Leave your name, phone number, preferred time of pick-up and the number of adult and child orders.Meals may be picked up at St. John's hall in New Baltimore.Payment should be made at time of pick-up.Walk-ins are also welcome.All proceeds are donated to local food banks and local charities.

Revival and Gospel Art

Salisbury Church of the Brethren, 146 Union St., Salisbury, revival and gospel art featuring chalk art evangelist the Rev. Dwight Haynes and his family will be Sept. 25-28. Bible chalk talks start at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, and 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. At 7 p.m. Sunday is an opportunity for all ages to learn chalk art in a hands-on setting. The ministry will also feature Christian music by Dwight and his wife, Ann, a Bible message illustrated on a large canvas in full color along with black light effects. Call 301-501-2021 for more information.

"Loretta Hummel & Country Grass"

Loretta Hummel & Couontry Grass will bring country Gospel and Bluegrass performance at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26, at the Springs Historical Society, 1711 Springs Road, Springs. Multi-award winner from the Country Gospel Music Association, Eastern Division. 814-442-4594www.springspa.organd Facebook.

Sandwich lunch delivery

A hot or country sausage sandwich lunch delivery by St. Francis in the Fields Church will be held Sept 26. Includes a Bingman's sausage sandwich with onions and peppers, a bag of chips and a homemade gob. Complete order form and call or text order to 814-521-8003 or email Stfrancis.somerset@gmail.com.

Free webinar on starting your own business

The Saint Francis University Small Business Development Center and Somerset Trust Co. have scheduled a pre-business planning webinar at 5 p.m. Sept. 28.This free webinar is for people who are interested in opening and operating their own business. Topics to be discussed are feasibility issues, marketing, recordkeeping, business plans, legal issues, regulations/taxes and financing.Pre-registration is requested.Interested persons may contact the Saint Francis University Small Business Development Center at 814-472-3200 or register online athttps://pasbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/29611.

Celebrating a Legacy

Celebrating a Legacy at 6 p.m. Sept. 30, at Sunnehanna Country Club, 1000 Sunnehanna Dr., Johnstown. The 2022 honorees are Mark Ed, Natalie Kurchak, Dan Helsel and Rosie Sida. The evening includes a cash bar, silent auction, dinner of tossed salad, chicken paprikash with rice, green beans, and chocolate lava cake, entertainment and recognition awards. All reservations and payments are due by Sept. 23. For more information, visit caccc.org or call 814-255-6515. Proceeds benefit the Community Arts Center of Cambria County.

Steam train ride

Experience the sights, sounds and smells that was once associated with steam travel with the Rockwood Historical Society Oct. 15. They will travel to Cumberland, Maryland and board the steam train at 11 a.m. to ride to Frostburg, Maryland, for lunch at the Toasted Goat in the old Gunther Hotel. Contact Cindy Hoover at 814-289-9533 for reservations. Both the ride and lunch must be prepaid by Oct. 1.

Candlelight Vigil

Somerset County Military Family Support Group's 19th annual Candlelight Vigil is at 7 p.m. Oct. 1, at the Somerset County Courthouse. In case of inclement weather, the location will be moved indoors. Honor the Somerset County military and veterans with luminaries, speakers, prayer and music. www.somersetmilitaryfamilysupportgroup.org or visit them on Facebook. The group is willing to help military families in need whatever it may be. If your family member is deployed outside the continental U.S. (including Alaska and Hawaii) SCMFSG would like to send them a care package showing support for their efforts and service. Contact them with the name and contact information along with yours so when SCMFSG has events of interest, they can notify and invite you.

Williamson reunion

The Williamson's are planning a family reunion on Oct. 1, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Buckstown. The theme of the event is "Back to the Roots." Descendants of Charles Wesley Williamson, a Somerset County Commissioner in the 1890s, are gathering at the church from noon until 4 p.m. A speaker from the Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor will speak about the historical significance of the Lincoln Highway that runs through Buckstown, which was once abustling village along the main transportation artery between Philadelphia to Pittsburgh and farther west. For additional information, call Dennis Williamson at 814-285-7771.

Fast & Furriest Car Show

The Fast & Furriest Car Show benefiting the Humane Society of Somerset County is Oct. 1, at Memorial Highway Chevrolet in Somerset. Registration at 9 a.m. First 100 cars will receive a dash plaque, goodie bag and T-shirt. Trophies will be awarded. Race cars, motorcycles and imports welcome. Music by The Vandells. Basket auction, 50/50, food available by Pappy D's BBQ.

Tire Collection Day

The Somerset County Commissioners are sponsoring a Tire Collection Day between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Oct. 1, at the Conemaugh Township Municipal Building. Car ties, 19.5 tires and tractor trailer tires will be accepted for a cost per tire. However, agriculture tires will not be accepted. Tires may be dropped off on a rim or off a rim. The tires collected at this event will all be recycled through Penn Turf. Cash and checks addressed to "County of Somerset" will be accepted at the time of the drop off. Register your tires prior to the event at: https://forms.gle/ooMdLftktMP2uvbm7.

JSO tickets

Season 94 of the Johnstown Symphony Orchestra tickets on sale. This season JSO is celebrating the talents of the hometown musicians at the Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center. Concerts include Shawn Roth from Richland High School + Bolero, at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22; Home for the Holidays, orchestra led by music director James Blachly and Johnstown Symphony Chorus led by Jeffrey Webb, at 3 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10; Kathy Voytko, who graduated from Bishop McCort High School, and open mic, at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11; and Sibelius and Beethoven with MCG, with concertmaster Maureen Conlon Gutierrez, at 7:30 p.m. March 11. johnstownsymphony.org/hometown94.

Annual Youth Pheasant Hunt

The Jenner Rod and Gun Club sponsors its annual Youth Pheasant Hunt at 8 a.m. Oct. 8, at the club’s main picnic grounds located at 157 Geiger Road, Friedens.The hunt is free to youth hunters who have a junior hunting license. Pheasants, guides, dogs and lunch will be provided. Participants need to bring an orange hat and vest, license, shotgun and shells. Preregistration is required at https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/185860. Call or text Logan Lichvar for assistance in registering or with questions at 814-248-1640.

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