SEPTEMBER 2008

June thru October Downtown Bloomsburg Farmers Market: Market is held Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Fresh vegetables, fruit, baked goods, jellies, etc. Downtown Bloomsburg -- Market Square, Bloomsburg, PA 17815 Phone: 570-784-2522  7am-1pm
Now thru December 24

Harley Davidson Motorcycle Raffle

Raffle is for a 2009 Harley Davidson (Rocker FXCW, Valued at over $18,000) Drawing will be held December 24, 2008, 12 noon, at Horsepower Harley Davidson, Williamsport. Tickets are $20 each, or 3 for $50. You need not be present the day of the drawing to win. Proceeds benefit the Central PA Camp Cadet Program. For more information, contact Jeff or Valery Eichner, 570-743-1134.

Noon
All Month

BEAUTIFUL BABY CONTEST: Register your child for the contest. Proceeds benefit March of Dimes. Columbia Mall, 225 Columbia Mall Drive, Bloomsburg, PA 17815 Contact: 570-387-4909  http://www.columbiamall.com

 
24 Who's in Control of YOUR Diabetes?: Berwick Hospital Center, Conference Rooms 1&2. Free diabetes management classes. Refreshments, door prizes and more! For more information, call ACTION Health at 570-275-9150. 6-8pm
25

OLD WORLD CHRISTMAS EVENT: Kick off the Holiday Season with this exciting event. Meet with our Old World rep. and learn some interesting facts and lore about these beautiful glass ornaments. Country Folk, 550 Zenith Road, Nescopeck, PA 18635. Contact:  570-379-3176    http://www.countryfolk-gifts.com

6-9pm
26

King Street Coffeehouse

Midlife Cowboys, Bruce Barr, and Ann Kerstetter

The Savoy, 221 Front St, Northumberland

Dinner provided by the Townside Garden Cafe, Drinks and Dessert will be available. Music is from 7-10pm. Cost is a donation of $6 for music, kids under 12 free.

5:30pm
26-27

PUMPKIN FESTIVAL WEEKEND: 2 mi S of Catawissa. Hayrides to corn maze, pumpkin patch and children's play land! Rohrbach's homemade food & apple dumplings. Flashlight nights in corn maze, 7pm-9:30pm. Rohrbach's Farm Market, Gift Shop & Bakery, 240 Southern Drive (Rt 487), Catawissa, PA 17820. Contact: 570-356-7654   http://www.rohrbachsfarm.net

11am-7pm
26-28

WOMAN'S FALL RIVER TRIP: Come join us for a fall kayak/canoe 50 mile trip on the North Branch Susquehanna River. We will meet at Endless Mountain Outfitters on Rte.187 S, Sugar Run, Pa. The trip will take us by Standing Stone and then to French Azilum for a tour of the historic park. The 18-mile trip Friday will take about 6 hours. We will camp at Quick’s Bend near Sugar Run Friday night. Saturday we will paddle 22 miles to Camp Lackawanna in Vosburg. Stay overnight at the Smyrl Lodge. Then paddle to Riverside Park in Tunkhannock on Sunday. Camp gear will be shuttled. Reservations required. Hosted by Endless Mountain Outfitters. Susquehanna River, Rte 187, Sugar Run, PA 18846. Contact: 570-746-9140   http://www,emo444.com

9am-1pm
27 Bingo Jackpot: McClure Volunteer Fire Company. Doors will open at 4:30pm and Bingo will start at 6:30pm. The kitchen will be open. For more information, call 717-543-5697 4:30pm
27

THE LEWISBURG APPETIZER GUIDED RECREATIONAL KAYAK RIVER TRIP: The Lewisburg Appetizer is a six-mile paddle past Lewisburg and Milton Boroughs, Bucknell University and the mouth of Buffalo Creek. Because we stop at a riverside eatery where you may purchase the refreshment of your choice, this is a perfect "starter" route for introducing yourself or your friends to the pleasures of river paddling. See this area from a new perspective while watching for riverside wildlife, improving your paddling skills, learning about local history and enjoying the companionship of other friendly paddlers! $39 per person. Everything is included. (Discounts for groups of 16 or more; $10 discount for those using their own paddling gear.) Reservations are required. Hosted by Canoe Susquehanna. Lewisburg, 4989 Colonel John Kelly Road, Lewisburg, PA 17837. Contact: 888-524-7692   http://www.PaddleHappy.com

1-4pm
27 Walk Across PA for Diabetes Research: Packer Island, Sunbury. Cost is $10 for the walk. For more information, call 286-7876. 1pm
27 Watsontown Area Community Yard Sales: Sponsored by the Watsontown Area Business Association. Rain or Shine. 8am-4pm
28 Elvis Live-The Aloha Concert!: Mount Carmel Area High School Auditorium. Performed by Tribute Artist Brad Crum. Proceeds benefit the Mount Carmel Celebration of Special Athletes 2009. For tickets call 339-4578 2-4pm
29 Jack and Jill Golf Tournament: Susquehanna Valley Country Club, Hummels Wharf. Sponsored by the PA Breast Cancer Coalition and Arnie's Army. Registration is due by September 15th. For more information call 1-800-732-0999. 11am

OCTOBER 2008

Now thru December 24

Harley Davidson Motorcycle Raffle

Raffle is for a 2009 Harley Davidson (Rocker FXCW, Valued at over $18,000) Drawing will be held December 24, 2008, 12 noon, at Horsepower Harley Davidson, Williamsport. Tickets are $20 each, or 3 for $50. You need not be present the day of the drawing to win. Proceeds benefit the Central PA Camp Cadet Program. For more information, contact Jeff or Valery Eichner, 570-743-1134.

Noon
June thru October Downtown Bloomsburg Farmers Market: Market is held Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Fresh vegetables, fruit, baked goods, jellies, etc. Downtown Bloomsburg -- Market Square, Bloomsburg, PA 17815 Phone: 570-784-2522 7am-1pm
2 Governor's Veterans Outreach and Assistance Program: Municipal building, Sunbury. Free advice and assistance for Northumberland County veterans and family members. For more information, call 1-800-932-0930. 9a-3p
2 Diabetes--Taking Charge: Bloomsburg Hospital, Conference Room 1. Program includes general facts about diabetes, and self-management advice. No cost, but space is limited. Register by calling 784-1723. 10a-12p
3 Chicken & Waffles: Goodwill Hose Fire Company, Sunbury. Cost is $6. For deliveries call 286-2831. 4:30-7pm
3-4

PUMPKIN FALL FESTIVAL: Rohrbach's Farm Market, Bakery & Gift Shop, Rt 487, Catawissa, PA 17820. Hayrides to corn maze, pumpkin patch and children's play land! Entertainment on Saturday's only. Crafters, food stands, & Rohrbach's homemade apple dumplings. Flashlight night in corn maze & bonfire!  Hosted by: Rohrbach's Farm Market, Bakery & Gift Shop. Contact: 570-356-7654   http://www.rohrbachsfarm.net

From 10am til dusk on Friday. From 9am til dusk on Saturday.
3-5

COVERED BRIDGE & ARTS FESTIVAL: Knoebels Amusement Resort, Rt. 487, Elysburg, PA 17824. Festival is held at Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg. Nearly 300 crafters participate - some demonstrating the making of their wares. Enjoy live entertainment on Friday and Sunday. Saturday features a fun auction with over 300 items. Great time to start your Christmas shopping. Antique & Classic auto display on Sunday. Bus tours of some area covered bridges on Saturday and Sunday. Reservation required by August 25, 2008. Hosted by: Columbia Montour Visitors Bureau Contact: 570-784-8279   http://www.iTourColumbiaMontour.com

10am-6pm
4

FALL FESTIVAL: Benton Volunteer Fire Company, Colley Street, Benton, PA 17814.. Good food, games. Contact: 570-925-5542

TBA
4 Selinsgrove Relay for Life Fall Festival: Wendt's Pork Palace, Rt. 522, Selinsgrove. Crafts, Yardsales, Chinese Auction, Games for Kids & Lots of Food! For more information, call 372-0777 or 743-3436 10am-4pm
4

KNOEBELS LUMBER 5K RACE: Knoebels Amusement Resort, Rt. 487, Elysburg, PA 17824...3.1 mile open race begins at Knoebels Amusement Resort. For information or to pre-register call numbers listed. Hosted by:Knoebels Lumber Contact: 570-672-2531   http://www.knoebels.com

9:30am-?
4-5

ANNUAL HERITAGE DAYS: Hower Slote House, Warrior Run Blvd, Turbotville, PA 17772. Depicting activities of farm life - colonial times through 1870. Costumed crafters, tradesmen, and demonstrators, apprentice program, wagon rides, Revolutionary War artifacts & reenactment, Native American village and military camp and more. Programs, food, free parking and admission. Hosted by:Hower Slote House Contact: http://www.freelandfarm.org

9:30am-5pm
5

COVERED BRIDGES BIKE TOUR: Knoebels Amusement Resort, Rt. 487, Elysburg, PA 17824 Discover the covered bridges of Columbia and Montour Counties by bike. Tour will be held in conjunction with the Annual Covered Bridge and Arts Festival at Knoebels Amusement Resort. Short or long tours. Hosted by: Dutch Wheelman Bicycle Shop. Contact: 570-784-6524 http://www.dutchwheelman.com

 
6 Look Good…Feel Better Program: Evangelical Hospital, Lewisburg.  Look Good… Feel Better is a program in which volunteer beauty professionals teach women with cancer how to deal with some of the side effects of cancer. From more information about this program and other services for cancer patients, call the American Cancer Society at 1-888-227-5445. 11am-1pm
6 Degenstein Community Library Family Program: Beverly Conrad, Fiddler and Storyteller. Come learn about instruments and even make one of your own to take home and enjoy the music! For more information, visit www.fiddlerwoman.com  7pm
8

PUMPKIN FALL FESTIVAL: Rohrbachs Farm Market, Bakery & Gift Shop. Hayrides to corn maze, pumpkin patch and children's play land! Rohrbach's Farm Market, Bakery & Gift Shop, 240 Southern Drive, Catawissa, PA 17820 Contact: 570-356-7654  http://www.rohrbachsfarm.net

 
8 American Red Cross Blood Drive: Sacred Heart, Lewisburg. Call 524-0400 for more information. 12-6pm
8 Look Good…Feel Better Program: Thyra M. Humphreys Center for Breast Health, Lewisburg.  Look Good… Feel Better is a program in which volunteer beauty professionals teach women with cancer how to deal with some of the side effects of cancer. From more information about this program and other services for cancer patients, call the American Cancer Society at 1-888-227-5445. 5:30-7:30pm
10

King Street Coffeehouse

Antares Barr, Jim Dandy, and Folk Justice Band

The Savoy, 221 Front St, Northumberland

Dinner provided by the Townside Garden Cafe, Drinks and Dessert will be available. Music is from 7-10pm. Cost is a donation of $6 for music, kids under 12 free.

5:30pm
11

Kid's Grove Fall Festival

Horse Rides with Pictures, Pumpkin Decorating, Face Painting, and tons of games for toddlers thru teens! For more information, visit www.kidsgroveplayground.com

 
11

NORTH BRANCH TRIATHLON: Wyalusing, TBD, Wyalusing, PA 18853. Run, canoe/kayak, bicycle adventure race. Hosted by: River Town Race Series. Contact: http://www.rivertownrace.com

 
12 Harvest Festival: The Point in the Marina will be celebrating the Harvest Festival with outstanding food reflecting the harvest and plenty of activities to keep everyone entertains. For more information call the Friends of Shikellamy at 570 988 5557 or visit them on the web at http://www.FriendsofShikeallyStatePark.org 11-3pm
12 Spina Bifida 5K: Greenfield Corporate Center, Lancaster. Registration is $17 per person, $3 per child. Call 717-786-9280 for more information. TBA
12 Chicken BBQ: Good Will Hose Company, Sunbury. Take out is available, cost is $6.50 for Platters and $.50 for halves. Call 286-2831 for local deliveries. 11am
12

FALL BAZAAR: Fun, food, baked goods & entertainment with Covert Action. Crafters welcome - $10 a table. Host: Orangeville Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Location: Orangeville Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 200 Berwick Road, Orangeville, PA 17859 Contact: 570-683-5036

10am-4pm

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Look Good…Feel Better Program: Geisinger Medical Center, Knapper Clinic, Danville. Look Good… Feel Better is a program in which volunteer beauty professionals teach women with cancer how to deal with some of the side effects of cancer. From more information about this program and other services for cancer patients, call the American Cancer Society at 1-888-227-5445.

1:30-3:30pm

16

ARTWALK: 40 fine artists exhibit original work in paint, clay, fiber, sculpture, photography & more. Meet the artists, shop for artwork, enjoy refreshments and live music. Location: Downtown Bloomsburg, Bloomsburg, PA 17815 Contact: 570-784-2522

4-9pm
16 Environmental Ethics Seminar: Forum of the Langone Center, Bucknell University. For more information, call 570-522-8159. 7pm
16

OKTOBERFEST: Downtown businesses welcome the community with live music, horse-drawn hay rides, kids’ activities, and refreshments. Host: Downtown Bloomsburg. Location: Downtown Bloomsburg, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. Contact: 570-784-2522

4-9pm
17 American Red Cross Blood Drive: Evangelical Hospital, Lewisburg. Call 524-0400 for more information. 10a-4p
17 Fish Fry: Goodwill Hose Fire Company, Sunbury. Cost is $7.50. For deliveries call 286-2831. 4:30-7pm
17-18 Hayride and Haunted Trail: White Deer Church. Cost is $5 per person. Cookies, Apple Cider, and Hot Chocolate included. Proceeds benefit the Watsontown Community Park Revitalization Committee. For more information call 538-1667. 7pm-???
18 Oktoberfest: Fireman's Park, Port Trevorton. Crafts, food, live entertainment, a Chinese Auction, fire truck displays, and much more! Kids - come dressed in your favorite Halloween Costume and win a prize! Vendor space is available. For more information, call 374-0596. 8am-3pm
18

CHILLI CHALLENGE: Bike, paddle, run, triathlon. Sprint length adventure. www.rivertownrace.com Difficulty (3).Host: River Towns Race Series Location: PPL Montour Preserve, 700 Preserve Road, Danville, PA 17821. Contact: http://www.rivertownrace.com

 
21

Selinsgrove Halloween Parade

 
23

Sunbury Halloween Parade

 
24

King Street Coffeehouse

Mark Tomeo, String Theory, and Steve Quelet

The Savoy, 221 Front St, Northumberland

Dinner provided by the Townside Garden Cafe, Drinks and Dessert will be available. Music is from 7-10pm. Cost is a donation of $6 for music, kids under 12 free.

5:30pm
24-25 Hayride and Haunted Trail: White Deer Church. Cost is $5 per person. Cookies, Apple Cider, and Hot Chocolate included. Proceeds benefit the Watsontown Community Park Revitalization Committee. For more information call 538-1667. 7pm-???
25-26

FALL HAY RIDES: Hay rides offered on country roads near our farm. This 1/2 ride will offer beautiful fall foliage and a trip across a historic covered bridge, $ 2.00 - children under 13 free. Bring a coat to stay warm. Christmas Shoppe open, fields open for tagging your Christmas Tree. Host: Kohl's Stony Hill Tree Farm Location: Kohl's Stony Hill Tree Farm, 3021 Mexico Road, Milton, PA 17847 Contact: 570-437-3442  http://www.christmastrees.org/retailers/kohlsstonyhilltf.htm

12-5pm
25 Fall Craft Show: Columbia Montour Vo-Tech, Bloomsburg. Come enjoy food, fun and 125 crafters! 9a-3p
25

HAUNTED CHILDREN'S MUSEUM: Come in costume and > receive some treats! Learn about bats. Host: Children's Museum. Location: Children's Museum, 2 West 7th Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. Contact: 570-389-9206   http://www.the-childrens-museum.org

10am-4pm
25

 Milton Halloween Parade & Costume Pageant

11am
26

FALL CONCERT: Featuring BU professor of piano, Kunyoung Kim performing Beethoven and Mozart. Host: Bloomsburg University. Location: St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 123 N. Market Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. Contact: 570-389-4284  http://www.bloomu.edu

2:30pm
29

Northumberland/Point Township Halloween Parade

 
30

Selinsgrove Trick or Treat Night

 
30

DANVILLE HALLOWEEN PARADE: Ghosties and goblins and treats for all. Lots of good fun! Host: Downtown Business Alliance. Location: Downtown Danville, Mill Street, Danville, PA 17821 Contact: 570-275-4863

6pm

NOVEMBER 2008

Now Thru December 24

Harley Davidson Motorcycle Raffle

Raffle is for a 2009 Harley Davidson (Rocker FXCW, Valued at over $18,000) Drawing will be held December 24, 2008, 12 noon, at Horsepower Harley Davidson, Williamsport. Tickets are $20 each, or 3 for $50. You need not be present the day of the drawing to win. Proceeds benefit the Central PA Camp Cadet Program. For more information, contact Jeff or Valery Eichner, 570-743-1134.

Noon
1-2

CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE

Description:  Country Christmas. Floral, ornaments, lights & a multitude of gift and decorative ideas. A Christmas Wonderland.

Location:  Country Folk, Zenith Road, Nescopeck, PA 18635

Contact:  570-379-3176  http://www.countryfolk-gifts.com

10a-5p
1-2

FALL HAY RIDES

Description:  Hay rides offered on country roads near our farm. This 1/2 ride will offer beautiful fall foliage and a trip across a historic covered bridge, $ 2.00 - children under 13 free. Bring a coat to stay warm. Christmas Shoppe open, fields open for tagging your Christmas Tree.

Host:  Kohl's Stony Hill Tree Farm

Location:  Kohl's Stony Hill Tree Farm, 3021 Mexico Road, Milton, PA 17847

Contact:  570-437-3442  http://www.christmastrees.org/retailers/kohlsstonyhilltf.htm

12-5p