This Week in the Susquehanna River Valley July 10-20, 2019 This is just a sampling of events this week. For many more events, go to www.VisitCentralPA.org and click on “Events”

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

July 10-20: Events this Week at Your Campus Theatre Echo in the Canyon (7/10-11) Echo In The Canyon celebrates the explosion of popular music that came out of LA's Laurel Canyon in the mid-60s as folk went electric and , , and The Mamas and the Papas gave birth to the California Sound of American popular music. Rocketman (7/12-18) the epic musical fantasy about the incredible story of Elton John's breakthrough years. The Secret Life of Pets (7/20-25). Classic Film Series: Jaws (7/14). Summer Family Film Series: Akeelah & the Bee (7/16) Akeelah is a precocious 11-year-old girl from south Los Angeles with a gift for words. Despite the objections of her mother Tanya, Akeelah enters various spelling contests, for which she is tutored by the forthright Dr. Larabee; her principal Mr. Welch and the proud residents of her neighborhood. Akeelah's aptitude earns her an opportunity to compete for a spot in the Scripps National Spelling Bee and in turn unites her neighbors who witness the courage and inspiration of one amazing little girl. Hitchcock Film Series: Marnie (7/16) Admission is FREE and open to the public. Lewisburg Christmas in July: The Nutcracker (7/19). For information and movie times visit www.CampusTheatre.org. Lewisburg

July 18-21: Community Theatre League Performance of West Side Story Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is transported to modern-day New York City as two young, idealistic lovers find themselves caught between warring street gangs, the "American" Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks. Their struggle to survive in a world of hate, violence and prejudice is one of the most innovative, heart-wrenching and relevant musical dramas of our time. www.CTLShows.com Williamsport

July 19-20: Ned Smith Center Shakespeare in the Woods Julius Caesar -One of Shakespeare’s most famous tragedies, Julius Caesar depicts the political conspiracy that leads to the assassination of one of the most powerful and successful leaders of the Roman Empire and the aftermath of this chilling historical event. Recommended for ages 12 and up, the production is extremely accessible, employing Gamut’s unique educational outreach style combining Shakespeare’s original text with modern “narrations” of the most famous scenes from the play for an easy-to-understand story. Save the Date: Annual Nature & Art Festival July 27. www.NedSmithCenter.org Millersburg

Now-August 31: Susquehanna River Valley Music & Movies in the Park Summer is the season for enjoying the sunshine and warm temperatures in the beautiful Susquehanna River Valley...What better way than to join with family and friends in your local park for a fun evening of great music and fellowship. Bring your lawn chairs, some summery snacks and drinks, and get ready for some toe- tapping summer fun. Bloomsburg: Williamsport's own 3rd Street Blues Band (7/10). Central Oak Heights: West Branch Barbershop Chorus (7/20). Danville Summer Concert Series: Prairie Dogma (7/16)- Americana Rock, Country, and Deep Tracks! Elias Center for The Performing Arts: Adam Stone Magic Show (7/13) Lewisburg Music in the Park: Grand Junction (7/10)- Country and Lavender Blue (7/17)- Bluegrass. Mifflinburg Music in the Park: The Shoreliners (7/11), Sunbury City Band (7/18) and Blueberries & Bluegrass Festival- West End Bluegrass Band (7/19). Millersburg Center for Nature and Art: No Last Call & Cruise Control (7/13) rock, pop and jazz. Shakespeare in the Woods: Julius Caesar (7/19-20) Milton: Odyssey (7/11) and Kimbo & Bryan (7/18). Selinsgrove: Summertime at the Gazebo- The Shoreliners (7/16), the Rudy Gelnett Summer Music Series: Doug McMinn Blues Band (7/11) and Runaway Stroller (7/18), and An Evening of Gospel Music: The Needhams (7/10) and Mercy Run (7/17). Shikellamy State Park Overlook Concert: The Frank Wicher Band & Fero Winnery (7/11). Sunbury Movies Series: Moana – at the Sunbury Pool as part of Sunbury Celebration (7/12). Watsontown Concert at the Canal Boat: Frank Wicher Band (7/17). For a complete schedule of area concerts visit SRV Music in the Park http://www.visitcentralpa.org/events/live- music/susquehanna-river-valley-movies-music-in-the-park-schedules

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This Week in the Susquehanna River Valley July 10-20, 2019 This is just a sampling of events this week. For many more events, go to www.VisitCentralPA.org and click on “Events”

ART & MUSEUM EXHIBITS

Now-July 16: Exchange Gallery Committee Invitational Each Gallery committee member will invite an artist or artists who have never shown at the Exchange before, so the exhibition will include artwork never before seen in our area. Reception 6-8 p.m. on Sat., July 13. www.ExchangeArts.org Bloomsburg

Now-October 13: Show & Tell The Samek Art Museum is inviting regional community members — from Bucknell University faculty, staff, and students plus our neighbors in Central PA's Susquehanna River Valley, to contribute objects to our summer exhibition! Show something beautiful and tell its story! This exhibition will grow and change as more people contribute objects. Submissions will be accepted on a rolling basis until August 1st or until we run out of space, whichever happens first! http://museum.bucknell.edu/ Lewisburg

FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN!

July 10-22: Williamsport Crosscutters Baseball Game Schedule Home vs. Vermont (7/10-12) plus XPOGO Stunt Team (7/11). Special promos include BOGO Ticket Tuesdays, Friday Fireworks, Kids Day, Sundae Sundays, and MORE! Upcoming games: Away at Aberdeen (7/13-15), Home vs. Mahoning Valley Scrappers (7/17-19), and Away at State College (7/20-22). The Crosscutters are the short- season Class "A" affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. The Cutters play their home games at BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field. Built in 1926, the 2nd oldest minor league stadium in the U.S.! Fun, affordable family entertainment with tickets starting at just $7.00. www.Crosscutters.com Williamsport

July 12: Sidewalk Chalk Festival Come downtown on July 12th (rain date: July 19) and make Lewisburg even more beautiful with your sidewalk chalk drawing skills. Age category awards, People’s Choice Award plus live music by DePotorLand and face- painting. www.LewisburgArtsCouncil.com Lewisburg

July 13: May the Force be with You at the Bloomsburg Children's Museum Star Wars character meet & greets, games, activities, food, face painting, crafts, a Jedi training course, plus costume and wookie imitation contest. Pre-party & TV taping on July 10 at 4:15 am https://the-childrens- museum.org/ Bloomsburg

July 13: Cruise In at Hidden Valley Camping Resort Shine 'em up and Show 'em off! plus lighted Golf Cart Parade at Hidden Valley Camping Resort, with full hookups to primitive wooded tenting, located in scenic Buffalo Valley. 570-966-1330 Mifflinburg

July 16: Hiawatha Floating Classroom Travel along the West Branch of the Susquehanna River and engage in river-based, hands-on learning activities created for families and their young explorers. Each float focuses on a specific topic with learning stations and activities. July 16-Coal Mining and AMD. Participants of all ages -- from toddlers to seasoned learners -- are welcome. $5 Per Person https://www.ridehiawatha.com/ Williamsport

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This Week in the Susquehanna River Valley July 10-20, 2019 This is just a sampling of events this week. For many more events, go to www.VisitCentralPA.org and click on “Events”

July 16-August 13: Packwood House Summer Programs for Children Tuesdays at 10:30am. July 16 – Learn the wet felting process using colored wool roving to make a small coin or objects pouch. www.PackwoodHouseMuseum.com Lewisburg

July 17-20: Public Library for Union County Annual Summer Book Sale Wednesday, 9 am to 8 pm; Thursday, 9 am to 8 pm; Friday, 9 am to 7 pm; Saturday, 9 am to 1 pm. Books are sold for $20 per bag with bags provided at the sale. Special Interest Books Section (individually priced). Find Pennsylvania Books, Civil War Materials, Religion & Art Books, DVDs & Music CDs. Gymnasium is air- conditioned and handicap accessible. A lunch stand is open daily. www.UnionCountyLibraries.org Held at Faith Lutheran Church, Lewisburg

July 10-20: Activities at the Bloomsburg Children’s Museum The Bloomsburg Children's Museum fosters a lifelong love of learning through interactive programs and exhibits that bring out the imagination in every child and the child in every visitor. Special events include: Food Truck Summer Series plus Pop-Up Crop Swap: Every Wednesday through August 14 we will host a food truck from 11-1 at the Children’s Museum. Along with our food truck we will have a pop-up crop swap – got extra tomatoes but need eggs? Have zucchini but are hankering for some green beans? Bring your homegrown harvest to our crop swap and promote eating healthy! Big Dan’s BBQ Food Truck (7/10 & 8/14), Blazing Swine (7/17 & 8/7), Grilled Cheese Café & Vince’s Cheesesteak (7/24 & 8/24). May the Force Be with You Day (7/13) Enjoy character meet & greets, games, activities, crafts and food vendors. Star Wars Pre-Party (7/10) Join us on July 10 at 4:15 am to make an appearance on TV. Get your Jedi robes ready and head to the Bloomsburg Children's Museum to hang out with WNEP's Ryan Leckey, get on TV and join our Star Wars pre- party with breakfast refreshments and a lot fun! Two-Dollar Tuesday plus the Exchange’s hands-on Art Cart projects (7/16), Mooniversary (7/20) Come celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing with games and activities. Bloomsburg Children’s Museum http://www.the-childrens-museum.org Bloomsburg

July 10-20: Events at the Union County Public Libraries The Union County Libraries offer special and ongoing programs for adults and children. Programs this week include game nights; book clubs; movie nights; Baby, Toddler, and Preschool Discover programs; Zen Meditation workshops; and arts & crafts workshops. Special programs include: Astronaut Week (7/10-13), Story Time at the Growers Market (7/12 & 19), Kids in the Garden (7/15), Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11 (7/15-20), We Have Lift Off (7/17)- Explore, build, and launch rockets. For adults: Star Wars Trivia Night at Civil War Cider (7/10) and History Talk- Bootlegging Women (7/11) Hear about wives of notorious bootleggers in the Prohibition Era. Learn about the everyday life of rural women in the 1920s and how the illegal booze trade intersected with “back mountain” ways of living. Register to attend these and many more programs by calling or visiting the library or registering online. Find complete details and library locations for these and many more activities at www.UnionCountyLibraries.org

July 10-20: Lewisburg Children's Museum (LCM) Upcoming Events Special activities include: POP! @ LCM: Magic Milk Fireworks (7/12) Explore the science of surface tension as we watch red, white, and blue colors burst to life when we add the secret ingredient! Peaceful Panda Zen Gardens (7/13) Make a sensory-friendly Zen garden. We'll add a special touch to each garden by placing a Tillandsia (or air plant) inside and learn how we can care for this unique plant species. Box of Light: Lego Maniacs Edition (7/14) We’ll build with Legos®, make films with Legos® and even invent an extra-terrestrial world with Legos®. Saturday Storytime from Space (7/20) To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 landing on the moon, we have a very special story time from space! Listen as a NASA astronaut reads 'Max Goes to the Moon', while aboard the international space station, with a fun craft to follow. Registration is required for these events. The LCM delivers hands-on, educational experiences for learning, imagination, and play. Lewisburg Children’s Museum http://www.lewisburgchildrensmuseum.org Lewisburg

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This Week in the Susquehanna River Valley July 10-20, 2019 This is just a sampling of events this week. For many more events, go to www.VisitCentralPA.org and click on “Events”

July 10-August 20: Summer Fun at Lincoln Caverns Black Light Adventures: (7/10 & 17) ‘Come to the Dark Side’ every Wednesday throughout the summer! Grandparent’s Day (7/10 & 17) Every Wednesday all summer long-FREE GRANDCHILD! Photography Tour (7/11) Enjoy plenty of time to set up and photograph every room in both Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks. Fun Day Mondays (7/15)– all summer long – ½ price PAY DIRT for gem panning. T-REX TUESDAYS: (7/16) Every Tuesday through August 20- Be a Junior Paleontologist with fossil workshops, photo opps and prizes, special cavern tours, and dino workshops. Lincoln Caverns’ Birthday Club – tour FREE on your birthday! Lincoln Caverns: Where Science, Discovery, and Adventure are Naturally Fun! www.LincolnCaverns.com Huntingdon

Pick Your Own Blueberries at Bridge Avenue Berries The fields will be open for U-Pick 8AM-8 PM Mondays-Saturdays and 8AM-6PM on Sundays. PLEASE CALL FIRST TO ENSURE THE FIELDS ARE OPEN or Check Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bridgeavenueberries With 6 acres of blueberries containing about 4000 plants, for the last 36 years the blueberry farm has been maintained without the use of herbicides. Bridge Avenue Berries fertilizes with Fertrell organic fertilizer and uses environmentally safe pest controls only as needed. Pick naturally good-for-you blueberries or buy some quarts at the farm stand. 62 Bridge Avenue in Allenwood. We are located 1/4 mile east on Route 44/Bridge Avenue from the red light at the intersection of routes 15 and 44. PHONE: 570-838-2188, EMAIL: [email protected] or WEBSITE: https://bridgeavenueberries.com/ Allenwood

FESTIVALS & FAIRS

July 10-20: Lycoming County Fair Experience the rural charm and traditional treats of a unique county fair. Cows, Horses, Sheep and Goats are all on display, plus pony and antique tractor pulling contests, demolition derby, entertainment, amusement rides, and traditional fair food. www.LycomingFair.net Hughesville

July 11-13: Sunbury Celebration! Sunbury Celebration features Youth Baseball Tournaments, Craft and Food Vendors, Games, Dunk Tank, Petting Zoo, and Pony Rides. Sunbury Movies in the Park (7/12) Watch Incredibles 2 at the Sunbury Pool as part of Sunbury Celebration. The day ends with the area's BEST fireworks show! For more information visit: http://www.sunburypa.org/sunbury-celebration.html Sunbury

July 14: Antiques on the Avenue The 30th Annual Antique show and sale sponsored by Selinsgrove Area Chamber of Commerce will be held on University Avenue from 9am-3pm. Close to 40 vendors will display quality antiques. Plus Cordier Auctioneers will have an appraisal booth. Tickets are $5 for one item or $10 for 3 items. Local caterers will be selling food. https://www.discoverselinsgrove.com/ Selinsgrove

July 19: Blueberries & Bluegrass Come enjoy everything BLUE at Mifflinburg's Community Park from 6-9 pm. Featured are blueberry pie by the slice or whole pies, blueberry ice-cream, blueberry topping and the famous blueberry Whoopie pies. Food vendors on site will offer sandwiches, fries, and beverages for sale. There will also be live bluegrass music by the West End Bluegrass Band. Free admission. Bring your own lawn chairs! https://www.mifflinburgpa.com/blueberries-bluegrass Mifflinburg

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This Week in the Susquehanna River Valley July 10-20, 2019 This is just a sampling of events this week. For many more events, go to www.VisitCentralPA.org and click on “Events”

FIREWORKS DISPLAYS

July 13: Sunbury: Sunbury Celebration David L. Persing Recreation Area, N. 4th Street will be the place to be on July 13. There will be softball tournaments, food vendors, crafters, games beginning at 9am and the area's best fireworks at dusk! http://www.sunburypa.org/sunbury-celebration.html

July 13: Susquehanna Valley Country Club Fireworks Show Hundredth Year Celebration. Starting at Dusk! This will be one of the best shows in the history of the Susquehanna Valley CC! Come join us.... members, guests & all our friends around the Community. All are welcome! https://www.golfsvcc.com/events Shamokin Dam https://www.golfsvcc.com/

HISTORY & HERITAGE

July 19-20: Muncy Historical Society Annual Quilt Show & Exhibition Always More Than a Quilt Show- View antique, vintage and contemporary quilts, attend a workshop or lecture or display a quilt. Friday, 9am-8pm and Saturday, 9am-3pm. Quilt Show admission is $8 or $12 for a 2-day pass. This year’s show features the Christ Collection known as “American Pride: Eagles & Stars”. In conjunction with the show, the Muncy Historical Society will host two educational hands-on workshops plus a lecture. July 18, 1 – 4 p.m. “Star Embroidery–Stumpwork” Workshop- $35 and July 19, 9 a.m.-noon. “Muncy Lyre” Block Workshop- $35. July 20, 11 a.m. “American Pride” Lecture- $10. July 20, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Quilter’s Rummage Sale featuring a wide variety of material (being sold by the pound) plus books, kits, quilter tools, and other quilt-related paraphernalia. For more information or to exhibit a quilt(s) you must complete a show registration form, available by calling 570-546-5917 or online at www.MuncyHistoricalSociety.org Muncy http://www.visitcentralpa.org/events/history-heritage/muncy-historical-society-annual-quilt-show-exhibition

IN-STORE PROMOTIONS AND SALES

Now-July 28: Christmas in July Sale/July Deals of the month The Emporium will be celebrating Christmas in July with 35% off all holiday items in our Christmas shoppe located in the Emporium. We also have many deals of the Month with antique clocks, a unique light, & many decorative items. Located in the center of the small sleepy old German town of New Berlin you will find a treasure trove of antiques & country crafts within The Samuel Aurand House B&B & the Emporium. Opened in 1838 as a public house & tavern, the Samuel Aurand House is now a B & B and gift and antique shop. Our Co- op is filled with an abundant variety of vintage & unique antiques, crafts and collectibles. http://www.samuelaurandhouse.com/ New Berlin

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July 12-20: Selinsgrove Stroll Arts, Crafts, & Sidewalk Sales Student and adult artists and crafters will join retailers offering sidewalk sales both weekends. Crafts will be for sale on the Commons from 3:00 until 8:00 PM on Fridays, and on Market Street sidewalks during the day on Saturdays. Selinsgrove Stroll Arts, Crafts, and Sidewalk Sales will occur on Fridays and Saturdays, July 12 & 13 and July 19 & 20 throughout the downtown area. Selinsgrove Stroll promises to be a family-friendly opportunity to support our downtown businesses, enjoy art and crafts, and shop local. The Selinsgrove Chamber has planned these events to complement the Ta-Ta Trot (July 13th), Antiques on the Avenue (July 14th); the Hops, Vines, and Wine Festival (July 20th); and the Saturday Farmers Market on Selinsgrove Commons. Discover Selinsgrove! https://www.discoverselinsgrove.com/ Selinsgrove

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE

Now-August 31: Veterans Memorial Pool The Veterans Memorial Pool in McClure is one of the few filtered pools in the state operated without charge to swimmers. The pool operates through the generosity of the citizens in the area. There is a diving board and sliding board. A concession stand is available. Swimming Lessons will be offered- Applications will be available at the concession stand (Scholarships and free transportation are available). Check Facebook for Splash Hops schedule. https://www.facebook.com/McClurePool/ McClure

Now-November 1: Introduction to Beekeeping and Honey & Owens Farm Stays Register now for Owens Farm pre-scheduled guided tours including Introduction to Beekeeping & Honey (7/28 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm). Learn how to get started and the basics of equipment, managing hive health, and honey production. Inspect a hive and queen close-up. Taste samples of seasonal honey. See forage plots planted as nectar sources as well as cover crops. Veils provided. All ages welcome. $15 per person, pre- registration required. Register at www.owensfarm.com on Farm Tours page. Registration is also now open for a Fall Sheep Sorting Tour (9/14), or schedule a private tour for large groups, birthday parties & special gatherings. Owens Farmstays (Now-11/1) Help out with farm activities as you wish, or simply relax and enjoy the lovely setting. Hundreds of sheep, dozens of pigs, chickens, horses, working border collies, and honeybees on 112 acres of pasture and woods offer unlimited opportunity for nature study and solitude. Owens Farm is a sustainable farm using ecologically friendly management practices. See full details and sign up at www.owensfarm.com. Sunbury

WINERY, BREWERY & RESTAURANT EVENTS

July 11-13: Live Music at Whispering Oaks Vineyard July 11: Prairie Dogma (Bruce Barr, Dave Jackson, Geoff Schneider, and Michael Lundy) return to the winery to perform a full range of music including original songs plus eclectic covers. Wine, beer, soda and lite bites will be available for purchase. July 13: Customer Appreciation Event Come and celebrate our 3rd YEAR ANNIVERSARY with live music by Runaway Stroller from 2:30-4:30 pm, followed by KINSEY from 5:30-8:00 pm. (FREE - no cover!) Some of the area's finest food trucks will also be present from lunch time through supper time - When Pigs Fly Food Truck, Grilled Cheese Cafe 2 and The Miss Cupcake & Let's Make Whoopie. Bands

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will be set up on outdoor stage, weather permitting. Please bring along your blanket, lawn chairs and canopy and join us for a day full of music, food and fun! Stick around until dusk and watch the Sunbury celebration FIREWORKS from the front vineyard. CHEERS!! You may bring your own snacks, however no outside beverages permitted. Whispering Oaks Vineyard Events http://www.whisperingoaksvineyardpa.com/ourevents.html Sunbury

July 11 & 14: Events at Ard’s Farm Carafes & Crafts (7/11) Carafes and Crafts is back with Annie from the Barn Owl Art Studio at Ard's Farm! Join us in our pavilion for an evening of crafting as you sip on some wine from Shade Mountain Winery & Vineyards! Tickets include your craft and one glass of wine. Wine/Beer and food from our restaurant will be available for purchase. Brunch & Brushes (7/14) Enjoy a delicious brunch buffet provided by Ard's Farm, sip on some mimosas, and spend the afternoon with all your friends as Annie helps you design a custom project inspired by you! https://ardsfarm.yapsody.com/ Lewisburg

July 11 & 18: Events at Four Friends Vineyard & Winery Live Music and a Food Truck on some Thursdays from 6-8pm. July 11: Come join us for live music by the amazing Phil Reeder! We will also have a food truck; Eat & Run Catering! July 18: Joe Reichenbach! We will also have a food truck; Faddies Ice Cream & Pizza! The winery opens at 3pm, music starts at 6pm! $5 cover. Four Friends on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/fourfriendsvineyardandwinery/ Montgomery

July 12: Karen Peck & New River in Concert Dinner concert at Country Cupboard with 3-time Grammy Award Nominated and 4-time GMA Dove Award- Winning Southern Gospel Group, New River. www.CountryCupboardInc.com Lewisburg

July 20: Hops, Vines and Wines Festival There are still tickets available for the Selinsgrove Brewfest. This annual event offers micro & craft brews, regional wineries, distilleries, excellent food vendors and more! The first & finest wine and brew festival in Central PA’s Susquehanna River Valley will be celebrating its 12th anniversary in 2019 with unlimited tastings of beer, wine, and spirits plus live entertainment by local favorite, the Ann Kerstetter Band. There will also be a selection of unique vendors who will have products available for purchase at the festival. https://www.selinsgrovebrewfest.com/ Selinsgrove

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