Summer Concert Series
Free to the public!
Presented by the Elk County Summer Concert Series Committee:
Elk County Council on the Arts, Fox Township Community Park, Johnsonburg Community Trust, Ridgway-Elk County Chamber of Commerce and St. Marys Chamber of Commerce

• All concerts are 6:30 – 8:30 PM except where noted.
• Be sure to bring a lawn chair or blanket.
• In case of bad weather, concerts will be cancelled and not rescheduled, except for those in Johnsonburg which will be moved indoors at the Johnsonburg Community Center.
• For more information, please call 814.772.7051 or visit www.eccota.com.

Sponsored by
Automatic Turning & Machining, Inc., Country Fair, Elco Sintered Alloys Co, Inc., Elk County Community Foundation, Fox Township Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, Metaldyne Sintered Components, Northwest Saving Bank, Quali-Die, Inc., Sinterfire, Inc., Spring Green/Concrete Specialists, Wal-Mart

See monthly listings below for times and dates!!

St. Marys Area Chamber of Commerce
2008 Independence Day Celebration
No admission fee! Fun for All!!!
date: July 3, 2008
time: fun starts at 5 p.m.
location: St. Marys Counrty Club
description: Classic Car Cruise-In Food and Refreshments * Games for the Kids * Concert by “One Last Breath” * Area’s Best Fireworks Display at dusk * “Buffet Bash” after * Fireworks * Pool Party * Karaoke * Music by The River 98.9 * Win tickets to see Jimmy Buffet in concert in Pittsburgh!

Tasting in the Wilds Festival
date: July 19, 2008
time: 12 noon - 7 PM
location: Ridgway Firemen's Grounds, Rte. 219, Ridgway
description: The Tasting in the Wilds (7/19/08, 12 pm – 7 pm) is a beer and wine tasting festival featuring tastes from some of the region's finest wineries and craft breweries. Guests will also experience the Taste of the Arts show, fine food, live music, local artists, demonstrations and more. Homemade wine and beer contests will also be held. To be held at the Ridgway Firemen's Grounds in Ridgway PA (N. Broad St., Rte. 219). Prices - $15 pre-event/$20 at gate for admission and tastings; $5 for admission only. Must be 21 to receive tastings. For more information, visit www.ridgwayheritagecouncil.org or email tastinginthewilds@windstream.net.
phone: 814-772-1638

Summer Concert Series - July Schedule
date: Thursday, July 3
location: St. Marys Country Club, St. Marys (in conjunction with fireworks display)
description: music by One Last Breath – Alternative/New & Classic Rock

date: Thursday, July 3
location: Fox Township Community Park, Kersey (in conjunction with fireworks display)
description: music by Romey Secco & the Nashville Collection – Country – 5 – 8 PM

date: Friday, July 18
location: Courthouse Gazebo, Ridgway
description: music by Plain and Simple - Folk

date: Friday, July 25
location: Johnsonburg Community Center, Johnsonburg
description: music by The Friday Niters– Polka, Waltzes and Old Standards

Dickinson Mental Health 50th Anniv. Celebration
date: Aug. 15, 2008
time: approx. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
location: Elk Co. Courthouse lawn, Ridgway
description: Community event highlighting DMHC services,including tours, children's activities, Elkwood Arts collectibles, games, prizes, food and music.
phone: 814-776-2145

Summer Concert Series - August Schedule
date: Friday, August 1
location: Fox Township Community Park, Kersey
description: music by Fieldstone - Celtic & Folk

date: Friday, August 22
location: Market Street, St. Marys
description: music by KT and the Tornadoes - Electric Blues Rock

date: Friday, August 29
location: Courthouse Gazebo, Ridgway
description: music by Two Guys Drinking Beer - Acoustic Fun

Johnsonburg 5th Annual Alumni & Friends Reunion
date: September 19 and 20
location: Johnsonburg Fire Hall.
description: All classes and friends are welcome. Reservation Forms are available at the Johnsonburg Press Office, Johnsonburg Post Office, Johnsonburg Newsstand, Kopper Kettle, etc. Reservation deadline is August 1. For more information see the website, www.johnsonburgareaschooldistrict.com or call Barb Duffy at 814-965-5312 or Chuck Simpson at 814-965-4063.

Sacred Heart Church Oktoberfest
date: Saturday, Sept. 20
time: Doors open at 6 p.m.
location: Sacred Heart Church Grounds
description: Come for Traditional Bavarian Food, Folkdress and Entertainment!
phone: 834-3464; 834-2348

ECCOTA's 25th Anniversary Gala
date: November 14, 2008
time: 7 PM
location: Royal Inn, Ridgway
description: Help us celebrate the Elk County Council on the Arts' 25th year of bringing high-quality artistic programming to Elk County with this fantastic fundraiser. For more information, call ECCOTA at 772-7051 or visit www.eccota.com
phone: 772-7051