This Week in the Valley June 8-18, 2016 This is just a sampling of events this week. For many more events, go to www.VisitCentralPA.org and click on “Events”

June 9-19: Smoke on the Mountain on Stage at the Millbrook Playhouse Smoke on the Mountain tells the story of the Sanders family and their Saturday Night Gospel concert at the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in 1938. It features over two dozen rousing southern gospel and bluegrass songs sung and played by the Sanders family, a traveling group making their return to performing after a five years. Though they try to appear perfect to the congregation, a sequence of "witnessing" from the each family member reveals their true...and hilariously imperfect nature. Wednesday, 2:00 & 7:30pm; Thursday-Saturday, 7:30pm; Sunday, 2:00pm. www.millbrookplayhouse.org Mill Hall

June 10 & 18: Events at Whole Life Society Offering Integral Yoga Awakening the Chakras Workshop June 10, 2:30-7:30pm. Awakening the Chakras, vortexes of energy, that start at the tailbone and end at the crown of the head. There are many chakras in the body, these are points in the body that correspond to a specific area where multiple nerves crisscross. It is believed that through meditating on these specific Chakras you can learn to control the energy in your body and experience everything from spontaneous healing to enlightenment. Vision Board Workshop: June 18 at noon. Doubtless you have heard it said that most of us never get what we want because we don’t know what we want. Envision what your “better life” looks like by creating a vision board as a tangible representation of what you want. It will bring clarity to your hopes and turn them into achievable goals. For more information call (570) 966-2484. www.wholelifesociety.com New Berlin

June 10- September 30: Front Street Station Evenings on the Patio Front Street Station invites you to join us on the patio each Friday and Saturday, through September, for great outdoor dining and live entertainment. Local bands perform from 7-10pm, weather permitting. Friday, June 10 – KIMBO & BRIAN, Veteran acoustic guitar and vocal duet having played together for over 15 years. Great vocals and acoustic guitar work playing classic rock, Americana, and . Saturday, June 11 – DON SHAPELLE, Solo guitar and vocalist playing folk, blues and great songs about the river and railroad. Friday, June 17 – BRIAN & SCOTT, Solo acoustic guitarist and vocalist singing popular songs of folk rock, classic rock and blues from the 60’s and 70’s. Saturday, June 18 – RICH & NATE AHERAN, Great father and son duo playing rock, classic rock and more. www.FrontStreetStation.com Northumberland

June 11: 30th Annual YMCA 5K Join us for the Sunbury YMCA 5K & Kids Fun Run on Saturday, June 11! Visit our website YMCA Fun Run for more details or register at www.active.com! 5K Registration begins at 7:45am-8:45am. Race at 9am. Kids Fun Run for ages 4-9 begins at 10am. http://www.gsvymca.org/event/sunbury-ymca-5k Sunbury

June 11: Country Cupboard Make & Take Workshops 10:00 AM Do It Yourself Succulent Bowl make and take. Create a small, heat tolerant, and sun loving garden using these easy-to-grow plants. Pre-registration is requested. Register in the Greenhouse or call 570-523- 3211, extension 7421. www.CountryCupboardInc.com Lewisburg

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This Week in the Susquehanna River Valley June 8-18, 2016 This is just a sampling of events this week. For many more events, go to www.VisitCentralPA.org and click on “Events”

June 11: Northumberland County Historical Society History Day 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Visit reenactors from the French and Indian War, Civil War, and World War II, view canal memorabilia, craftspeople, special exhibits and presentations, plus enjoy food and drinks. www.NorthumberlandCountyHistoricalSociety.org Sunbury

June 11: Reconnecting Our River 6:00 PM Join Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Carol Parenzan for an open discussion about our Susquehanna River, its obstacles to natural wildlife and migratory fish movement, and their impact on the health of our watershed. FREE program will be held at the Shikellamy State Park, Overlook Area, Pavilion 5 For more information email [email protected] or visit www.facebook.com/events/516657351875564 Sunbury

June 11: Colebrook Road Concert 7:30 PM Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art will host a 5 piece string band that creates original music through banjo, mandolin, upright bass, guitar, dobro, and fiddle – Colebrook Road achieves a 20th century sound through 21st century songs. The band was named winners of the 2015 Podunk Bluegrass Festival in Connecticut, the 2014 Watermelon Park Fest band contest in Virginia, and the 2011 Pickin’ in the Panhandle band contest in West Virginia. www.NedSmithCenter.org Millersburg

June 11 & 16: Country Farm & Home Make & Take Workshops June 11 bring your children to a “Little Sprouts” Fairy Garden Make & Take. The children will create a magical fairy or gnome garden. The class will include a container, soil, plants, a fairy or gnome, a critter, fairy seating, and groundcover of choice. Come make a little magic with us! $30. On June 16 we will have a Fairy Garden Wreath Make and Take. Join us as we create a unique fairy garden wreath for your door or to use as wall hanging. We will use a fairy, a fairy house, a bird, a butterfly, a cute mushroom, moss and more to create this beautiful work of art. $40. For complete details and registration visit www.CountryFarmandHome.net Mifflinburg

June 12: E tu Bistro Charity Dinner The Patio is open for the season at E tu Bistro, from 11:30-9pm, Wednesday-Saturday (weather permitting). We have full service meals as well as tapas. Dine al fresco on innovative, robust Mediterranean food with Italian, French, Spanish and Greek undertones. June 12 is our charity dinner that is benefiting the Geisinger Cardiovascular Department. Those interested should call us at 570-284-4189! www.etubistro.com Danville

June 12: Strawberry Festival at Historic Warrior Run Church 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM Fun for the Whole Family! Lots of Things To See and Do: Family Event featuring homemade food and ice cream. Strawberry Desserts made from local berries. Hamburgers, Hotdogs and our legendary Ham Barbeque.

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Musical Entertainment Exhibit of Antique Cars (by Chapters of the AACA) Old Fashioned Hymn Sing accompanied by Pump Organ featuring John Ravert and students Tours of the Church and Cemetery Silent auction Purchase raffle tickets for David Seybold’s print of the Warrior Run Church FREE Admission! ~ FREE Parking! NOTE: Proceeds from this event help pay for restoration of the historic Warrior Run Church and the Hower-Slote House. www.freelandfarm.org Watsontown

June 12: Music on the Patio at Skeeter's Pit BBQ Wood-fired BBQ Pits, real smoke from real wood, the area’s best Ribs, Pulled-Pork Barbeque, Chicken, and Brisket plus a fantastic view of the Susquehanna River and now LIVE music on the patio! Sunday, June 12 come hear “Lynn & Farley 5” from 6-9pm. www.skeetersbbq.com Shamokin Dam

June 12 & 17-19: Canoe Susquehanna Guided Kayak Trips Upper Mainstem Susquehanna, June 12, 1:00-5:00pm Enjoy the companionship of friendly paddlers as you explore this lovely waterway amongst the river islands, watch for riverside wildlife, improve your paddling skills, and learn about local history! This trip mileage will be 9 river miles between Hummels Wharf and Port Trevorton with an island rest stop mid-way. North Branch Susquehanna Sojourn, June 17-19. Enjoy three days of paddling on 's 2016 River of the Year, from Shickshinny to Northumberland. www.PaddleHappy.com

June 14-August 16: Summer 2016 Family Film Series at the Campus Theatre Ten film screenings on Tuesdays at 2:00pm. All screenings are free. Step back into the age of the civilized film experience at the Campus Theatre. One of the rare single screen art deco movie palaces still operating today, it is one of the last remaining venues to experience film the way it was originally intended. The Summer Family Film Series will feature a program of animated and classic family films introduced by academic professionals and specialists who will offer film enthusiasts of all ages new perspectives to consider during their film viewing experience. June 14 watch THE LITTLE PRINCESS (1939 - G) Runtime: 1 hour, 31 minutes. A Shirley Temple classic! www.CampusTheatre.org Lewisburg

June 16-26: The Marvelous Wonderettes: Caps and Gowns at the Millbrook Playhouse Those zany ladies are back in a delightful sequel to last seasons super hit The Marvelous Wonderettes. It's back to 1958, and it's time for the Wonderettes to graduate! Join Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy, and Suzy as they sing about their final year in high school, celebrate with their fellow classmates and teachers, and prepare for their next step toward a bright future. Act two zooms ahead to 1968, where the girls perform as bride and bridesmaids to celebrate Missy's marriage to Mr. Lee! Featuring "Rock Around the Clock," "At the Hop," "Dancing in the Street," "River Deep, Mountain High," and 25 more hits! Wednesdays at 2 & 7:30pm, Thursday-Sunday 7:30pm. www.MillbrookPlayhouse.com Mill Hall

June 17: Shade Mountain Winery Open Deck Nights

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This Week in the Susquehanna River Valley June 8-18, 2016 This is just a sampling of events this week. For many more events, go to www.VisitCentralPA.org and click on “Events”

5:30-7:30pm The deck will play host to BRETT ALEXANDER (formerly of the Badlees). Grab your friends and head on over to the winery....we will have wine chilling and ready for purchase! There is no better way to spend a Friday night than on the deck of Shade Mountain with wine in hand! www.ShadeMountainWinery.com Middleburg

June 18: Lake Tobias Wildlife Park Scavenger Hunt 10:00 AM-4:00 PM Follow the Clues! Find the Answers! (Recommended for children - adults are welcomed to participate though). Free Face Painting for ages 14 and younger. Prize Drawings at 4:15 pm (Must be present to win most prizes.) While there experience the wild with hundreds of animals from around the world. Guided Safari Tours take you over 150 acres of rolling hills with herds of animals and flightless birds. Encounter the exotic in the zoo exhibits and the new Reptiles & Exotic facility. Visit friendly creatures in the Petting Zoo. www.LakeTobias.com Halifax

June 18: Starlight Outdoor Film Series presents "Minions" at the Ned Smith Center Minions Stuart, Kevin and Bob are recruited by Scarlet Overkill, a super-villain who, alongside her inventor husband Herb, hatches a plot to take over the world. Featuring the voice talents of Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm and Michael Keaton. TIME: Sunset. ADMISSION: Pay Your Own Price, any size donation buys admission. www.NedSmithCenter.org Millersburg

June 19: Celebrate Father’s Day at the World of Little League Museum Bring Dad to the museum for free admission on his special day. As an extra special treat, Dads (Moms, too) and children who have tickets to the museum will have the opportunity to play catch on Lamade Stadium, where the Little League Baseball World Series is held. A special commemorative pin is available. www.littleleague.org/learn/museum South Williamsport

Now-June 18: Programming at the Children’s Museum Enriching the lives of people in the region, the Children’s Museum fosters a lifelong love of learning through enjoyable interactive programs and exhibits that bring out the imagination in every child and the child in every visitor. June 10 is Special Needs Night at the Museum. There will be a Summer Paint Party (6/15), Strawberry Surprise (6/17), and a Summer Kick-off Carnival (6/18). Register now for “My First Circus Art Camp” to be held August 2nd – 5th. Camp A: 9 – 10:30am. Camp B: 11am – 12pm. Children will enjoy circus- themed storytelling, dramatic play, and hands-on art activities. This is a wonderful first exposure to art for children ages 2-5. www.the-Childrens-Museum.org Bloomsburg

Now-June 18: Union County Library Events Special and ongoing programs for adults and children are offered through the Union County Library System. There are book clubs, ancestry workshops, and meditation and yoga workshops. An Essential Oils workshop (6/13), Fly Fishing and Tying (6/15), and Coloring Relaxation for Adults (6/17). For children there are discovery programs, math clubs, Lego night, A B C Play with me, and Summer Reading Kick-off events. Special programs include Equestrian Know-How (6/9), Suns Out Kids Out Safety Workshop (6/10), Kids in the Garden

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(6/13), and an Old Fashioned Game Night (616). Visit their website for library locations and full schedule of events. www.UnionCountyLibraries.org

Now-August 1: Telos Educational Services Educational Summer Workshops Registration is open now for the following workshops:  Leadership Workshop through Art & Laser Tag, July 11-15.  Photography Workshop for Middle School Students, July 11-15.  Introductory Sign Language Workshop for Elementary Students, July 18-22.  Acting Workshop with Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble, July 18-22.  Creative Writing Workshop for High School Students, July 25-29.  Intermediate Photography Workshop for High School Students, July 25-29.  "High School, Here I Come!" Workshop, August 1-5. To learn more about these fun and exciting workshops visit www.TelosTutoring.org Montandon

Now-August 24: Susquehanna River Valley Music in the Park Concert Schedules 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. Shikellamy State Park hosts the Frank Wicher Band June 9 at the Overlook. Hear the combined community bands of Danville, Sunbury, and Catawissa in Danville on June 14; the Harrisburg Mandolin Ensemble in Lewisburg on June 15; KJ Reimensbyder-Wagner in Milton on June 16, and Central Oak Heights has their music camp concerts on June 17-18. Selinsgrove has three concerts in three nights with the Vic Boris Band in the gazebo on June 14, His Servants at the Nazarene Church on June 15, and Faculty Lounge at the Commons on June 16. For a complete schedule of concert events visit our website. www.visitcentralpa.org/events/live-music/susquehanna-river-valley-music-in-the-park-concert-schedules

Now-August 31: Live. Love. Lewisburg - Walk About Wednesdays Let's Go Downtown! Every Wednesday from May - August, there are specials, discounts and flash sales throughout the downtown. Offerings change every week, so there's something new all the time! 2nd Friday & Saturday - Sidewalk Sales! www.LewisburgPA.com Lewisburg

Now-September 25: T&D's Cats of the World - Wild Animal Refuge is Open for the Season Visit nearly 300 rescued animals including 50 wild felines (tigers, lions, cougars, leopards, lynx, bobcats, and servals). Bears, wolves, monkeys, and more await your visit. Bring your camera for fantastic photos of these animals in spacious enclosures. We will be open Saturdays and Sundays - Noon - 6:00pm, (gates close at 5:00pm). Monday & Tuesday – closed. Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday - Guided tours offered two times each day. First tour at 10:00am & second tour at 2:00pm. www.TDsCats.com Penns Creek

Now-October 30 Dale/Engle/Walker House Tours and Exhibits 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM The Union County Historical Society's Dale/Engle/Walker House exhibit “Milkin' It: Union County's Dairy History” features local dairy bottles, caps, milk boxes and advertising. The exhibit “Union

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This Week in the Susquehanna River Valley June 8-18, 2016 This is just a sampling of events this week. For many more events, go to www.VisitCentralPA.org and click on “Events”

County Collects” has a variety of interesting pieces from the society's collection including a beautiful set of hand-painted locally-made chairs. Tours of the house include the original hearth with period cooking implements, and the wagon shed with vintage farm tools and equipment. Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for children age 12 to 18, free for children under age 12. The Dale/Engle/Walker House will be open every Sunday afternoon from June through October. Watch for special Celebrate Heritage events throughout the season. www.unioncountyhistoricalsociety.org Lewisburg

Now-October 31: Reptiland’s Parakeet Landing, and Dinosaurs Come to Life Parakeet Landing Surround yourself with hundreds of colorful parakeets in Reptiland’s NEW aviary! Beautiful budgies fly about—and may land on you—in this immersive experience. Enjoy the company of feathered friends, and get a seed stick to feed them too. Flock to Parakeet Landing, a new interactive exhibit you won’t want to miss! Dinosaurs Come to Life Travel back in time with this prehistoric outdoor adventure! See life-size animatronic dinosaurs roar, spit, and bellow as you trek through this exciting educational exhibit. The impressive Giganotosaurus is back, and we’ll welcome Diabloceratops, Stegaceras, Muttaburrasaurus, and Sarcosuchus for the first time. The exhibit also features Citipati, a baby Dilophosaurus spitter, and Diabloceratops nest! Adding to the exhibit’s fun and informative nature are five static dinosaurs, a climbable model for picture- taking, and a recreated paleontologist dig site. Visit Dinosaurs Come to Life to learn all about these fascinating creatures from the past! www.Reptiland.com Allenwood

Now-November 1: Owens Farm Guided Tours Sustainable and humane farming is all over the news these days, and here's your chance to see how it's done. Owens Farm raises sheep, pigs, chickens, turkeys, horses and honeybees on 112 acres of pasture and woods. See the Border collie working, piglets at play, and happy hens. No group is too small: 1-15 people is $30 for a one hour tour. For more than 15 people, it's $2 per person per hour. Enjoy private tours for your group only. Schedule at least one week in advance by emailing [email protected]. Also offering Overnight Farmstays and Adopt-a-Sheep! www.owensfarm.com Sunbury

Now-November 27: Joseph Priestley House Museum Tours 1:00-4:00 PM In his laboratories in England and America Joseph Priestley discovered many gases (he called them airs) including oxygen, ammonia and carbon monoxide. This Unitarian minister was a friend of Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. Forced to flee England, Priestley lived in Pennsylvania from 1794 until his death in 1804. Priestley’s American home is protected as a state museum. Today, The Friends of Joseph Priestley House open the house and laboratory to the public on weekend afternoons from mid-March until the end of November. Tours are conducted at 1, 2 and 3 pm. Tours at other times can be arranged. Plan to visit this National Historic Landmark and National Historic Chemical Landmark, commemorated as a “Mecca for all who would look back to the beginning of chemical research.” www.josephpriestleyhouse.org Northumberland

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