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Good morning, 🫎 Neighbor!

This is What’s Up Elk, the email newsletter that’s always in the loop — just like that neighbor who’s got the scoop on just about everything.

In today’s newsletter:

• Live Elk Cam 🫎

• Community theater is back for 2 weeks 🎭

• Where to go for live music 🎶

Let’s get to it.

-Kathleen

_{P.S. Just a side note: when you see something highlighted and underlined in yellow, make sure to click on it if you’re interested. These are links and will give you more information about the event.}

🫎 The Pennsylvania Game Commission just announced that their LIVE ELK CAM is back, offering you real-time glimpses into the wild! The camera is on 24/7 so tune-in often — you never know what you will see!

✨ This class is not meant for everyone, but if you are an experienced aerialist, think about taking Julie Lang’s AERIAL FLOW AND REVIEW. It’s a 3 week review class and is encouraged for those who have completed levels 1 and 2 who can independently flow and review with a group class. The first class starts on September 9 and lasts an hour, starting at 4:30 PM. The cost is $30 for all three sessions.

💀 Support The Haunted Forest ( 📆 Save the Date: October 20 and 21) by buying tickets in their SPOOK-TACULAR RAFFLE. They’re raffling off TWO 12’ skeletons (an Original and an Inferno Deadwood.) Tickets are $5/chance. This is their annual fundraiser so open your wallet (or Venmo app) and get generous. More information about it can be found on their Facebook page. The drawing will be October 4.

✍️ There is a great opportunity to LEARN THE TECHNIQUE OF PEN AND INK DRAWING from ECCOTA Art Resident Julie Nader for FREE. Weekly classes, which will occur at the Senior Junction in Ridgway, begin on September 24. All ages are welcome to attend. WARNING: Class is limited to 15 participants so call 814-772-6786 if you’re interested (there will be a waitlist).

🚨Calling all creative makers in the PA Wilds (that includes YOU, Elk County)! Join The Wilds Cooperative of Pennsylvania network today to take advantage of opportunities to promote your products and services through PA Wilds platforms and to tap into other branding, business development and referral services. Applications are due by September 16. Apply here.

TUESDAY (9/3)

🧑‍🌾 RIDGWAY FARMER’S MARKET: Tuesday, September 3 from 3:30-6 PM at the Ridgway Mills Campsites. 💡FYI: Vendors set up under a permanent awning so there’s no need to worry if there’s less-than-ideal weather ⛈️ This week will feature live music from JB Unplugged. — 📍260 West Main Street, Ridgway, PA 

WEDNESDAY (9/4)

🫑 JOHNSONBURG FARMER’S MARKET: Wednesday, September 4 from 4-6 PM — 📍569 Market Street, Johnsonburg

THURSDAY (9/5)

🎭 The Footlighter’s of Elk County Community Theater will be performing MISERY this week (and next) at the St. Marys Loyal Order of Moose at 7:30 PM. Buy your tickets here or in person at one of the following locations: St. Marys Chamber of Commerce, ECCOTA, Johnsonburg Nittany MinitMart or the St. Marys Moose. — 📍30 Erie Avenue, St. Marys

✍️ LEARN HOW TO DRAW: Do you like to draw or would you like to learn? Unwind, relax and get your creative juices flowing at the St. Marys Public library from 5-6:30 PM. It doesn’t matter if you’re highly skilled or an amateur - Artist Jesse Gradl will be there to help along the way! FREE to attend and all supplies are provided. — 📍127 Center Street, St. Marys

SATURDAY (9/7)

☮ I don’t know about you, but I’m a sucker for anything vintage and I’m super excited to hear that The Winery at Wilcox is hosting a VINTAGE VENDOR FEST from 12-4 PM. A variety of vendors are expected to attend and will be selling everything from upcycled flannels to wild mushrooms. — 📍202 Marvin Street (Rt. 219), Wilcox

🍎 ST. MARYS FARMER’S MARKET: Saturday, September 7 from 9-11 AM —📍Market Street Parking Lot (near Gunners and the bell tower)

🏴‍☠️ Pine Ridge Farm has another CORN MAZE (11 AM - 1 PM) this week, but this time, it’s pirate themed! There will be games, hay rides, a treasure hunt and a vote for your favorite pirate! $7/person — 📍662 Kemmer Road, Kersey

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Sunday (9/1)

The Summit Lodge & Grill | Bill Thompson | 4-7 PM

The Dam Inn | One Last Breath | 4:30 PM

Wildwoods Bar and Grill | Billy Mac | 3-7 PM

Bennett’s Valley Homecoming Celebration |Three Shots Hot | 5-8 PM

Monday (9/2)

Bennett’s Valley Homecoming Celebration | Freedom Day of Reckoning | 12 PM - 3:30 PM

Tuesday (9/3)

Ridgway Farmer’s Market | JB Unplugged | 3:30-6 PM

Wednesday (9/4)

The Creative Cup | Open Mic | 5-8 PM

Thursday (9/5)

Wildwoods Bar and Grill | Cousin Eddie Joe | 5-8 PM

Friday (9/6)

The Summit Lodge & Grill | Karaoke | 7-11 PM

The Dented Keg Taproom | John Michalowski | 6-7 PM

Saturday (9/7)

The Winery at Wilcox | Jim Ronan @ Vintage Vendor Fest | 2-5 PM

Wildwoods Bar and Grill (Outdoor Stage) | Hell Bent | 8:30 - 12:30

Gunners | JB Unplugged | 7-10 PM

Ridgway Fireman’s Grounds | Glory Bound Music Festival | 12-8 PM

👶📚If you have a child that has not yet entered Kindergarten, listen up! The Ridgway Public Library is hosting a “1000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN” READING CHALLENGE and it sounds like a great way to help structure your child’s daily learning and foster a lifelong love of reading in your child. Click here for more information or to register.

🍩 Join the Ridgway Library on September 3 or 4 at 10:30 AM for the official kickoff of STORY TIME (ages 0-6) and RHYME TIME (babies and toddlers) with an extra special treat - coffee and donuts from Joey’s Bakery! For both programs, kiddos will be introduced to the library with the book “Pete the Cat Checks out the Library” and will have a chance to play with a pool noodle donut sensory bin! FREE to attend and registration is not required. — 📍329 Center Street, Ridgway

🎮 Gamers, unite! The St. Marys Public Library invites those in 4th-8th grade to their NINTENDO SWITCH CLUB every Wednesday night from 5-6:30 PM. — 📍127 Center Street, St. Marys

THANKS!

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