Child Development Centers will hold its annual Ride For Our Future benefit bicycle excursion starting at 9 a.m.\, Saturday\, June 16\, at the Allegheny Trail head near Eighth Street Bridge in Franklin. A 20-mile ride to Brandon and back will begin at 9 a.m.\, a 10 mile ride to Belmar will begin at 10 a.m. Riders can enjoy a free breakfast before the ride. To enter\, riders must obtain sponsors and turn in at least $50 on ride day...Anyone reaching the $50 minimum will receive a \\"Ride For Our Future\\" t-shirt and will be eligible to win one of several prizes.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130519T165135Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120607T133000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120607T133000Z UID:http://www.franklinareachamber.org/?q=node/2811 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.franklinareachamber.org/?q=node/2811 SUMMARY:Business2Business Forum Event DESCRIPTION:What's in it for you? Find out at the Business2Business Forum event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday\, June 7\, at Venango Technology Center. Registration begins at 8\:30. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn about the business opportunities available due to the growth of the natural gas industry.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130519T165135Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120608T003000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120608T003000Z UID:http://www.franklinareachamber.org/?q=node/2848 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.franklinareachamber.org/?q=node/2848 SUMMARY:Thursday Evening \\"Concerts in the Park\\" DESCRIPTION:Bandstand Park\:
7\:30 PM
Pine Valley Boys
Max Schang &\; Friends
Blues/R&\;B/Easy Listening
Lona's Restaurant &\; Pub\: On the patio 5\:30-8\:30 PM
1211 Liberty St. Franklin\, PA
(814)432-7055 www.lonasrestaurant.com
YOUTH TEAM TOURNAMENT to be held at Clarion University – Venango Campus
Saturday\, June 9th\, for Ages 12-18 5 Members per Team. Cost $30 per team ($6 each member) Team T-shirts will be provided. Check in begins at 8 a.m. Games Begin at 9 a.m.
Call Amanda or Nikki at 814-346-7059 for more information or to request your registration forms Deadline to register is May 18.
A collection of Story &\; Clark pianos on display throughout the downtown and Barrow-Civic Theatre. Artists from numerous genres come to play the pianos and perform.
The Art Walk is a showcase &\; celebration of the best galleries\, artists\, photography\, restaurants\, bars\, shops &\; businesses located in downtown Franklin.
Get info &\; enjoy music all night long at the Art Walk Lounge at Victorian City Art &\; Frame. Shop a gallery of custom art from local artists. Free &\; Open to the public.
Art Walk\: 4\:00pm-9\:00pm
Pianos in the Park\: 6\:00pm-10\:00pm
A collection of Story &\; Clark Pianos are on display throughout Barrow-Civic Theatre and around the City of Franklin where artists from numerous genres will perform.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130519T165135Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120610T200000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120610T200000Z UID:http://www.franklinareachamber.org/?q=node/2907 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.franklinareachamber.org/?q=node/2907 SUMMARY:Venango Museum\:Sunday Concert DESCRIPTION:Time\:3\:00pm
The Pine Valley Boys.
Come and enjoy some wonderful Blue Grass\, Gospel and easy listening music. Refreshments will be served. Members $4.00 Non-Members $5.00
More information\: (814) 676-2007
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130519T165135Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120610T220000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120610T220000Z UID:http://www.franklinareachamber.org/?q=node/2919 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.franklinareachamber.org/?q=node/2919 SUMMARY:Bike Night at The Bricks! DESCRIPTION:Join us every Sunday night from June 10th through August 26th for our Annual Bike Night! Featuring 75 cent pints and dogs\, free popcorn\, and tons of chances to win prizes from our great neighboring local businesses like\:
Anderson’s Furniture
Austin Ink
Barrow Civic Theatre
Chuck's Boot Shop
Feldman’s Jeweler’s
Franklin Beer
Franklin Insurance
Galaxy Federal Credit Union
Gardner Optical
JC Penney
Pink Champagne Cupcakery
Puff N Snuff
Something Clever
World of Wheels
Xtreme Audio
and more from The Bricks!
Get Out &\; Ride!
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130519T165135Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120611T140000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120611T140000Z UID:http://www.franklinareachamber.org/?q=node/2904 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.franklinareachamber.org/?q=node/2904 SUMMARY:Bill Beith Memorial Golf Outing DESCRIPTION:6th Annual Bill Beith Memorial Golf Outing
Benefiting Downtown Franklin
Wanango Golf Club Reno\, PA
Registration\: 9am
Shotgun Start\: 10am
For more information\:
(814)437-1485
www.franklinpa.gov
QuickBooks 2011 Level I
If you've recently purchased QuickBooks or plan to in the near future we can help you learn the basics. Learn to create\, use and maintain your books with ease. Keep track of your payables and receivables.
This seminar will consist of two days of training to include\:
Setting up a company file
Navigating the program
Accounts Payable - entering/paying bills
Accounts Receivable - invoicing customers/receiving payment
Bank reconciliation
Register Online Now or Call the SBDC at (814) 393-2060 or Toll free at 1 (877) 292-1843 or Email\: sbdc@clarion.edu
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130519T165135Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120613T230000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120613T230000Z UID:http://www.franklinareachamber.org/?q=node/2906 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.franklinareachamber.org/?q=node/2906 SUMMARY:Route 8 Public Meeting DESCRIPTION:Presentation of potential improvements to the Route 8 corridor from the Justus Trail\, to Franklin and Rocky Grove.
Meeting Details\:
Wednesday\, June 13
Location\:Rocky Grove Volunteer Fire Department
29 Shuffstall Street
Time\: 6-8pm
more information\: www.sugarcreekfranklincompletestreets.com
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130519T165135Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120614T230000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120614T230000Z UID:http://www.franklinareachamber.org/?q=node/2834 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.franklinareachamber.org/?q=node/2834 SUMMARY:Flag Day Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Flag Day Ceremony. Bandstand Park.
Sponsored by\: B.P.O. Elks Lodge #110
Bandstand Park\:
7\:30 PM
Silver Cornet Band
June 15-17th
Gateway Lodge's Father's Day Bed and Brew Weekend Package features expertly crafted artesian beer and succulant culinary offerings--all in the resplendent scenery that is Cook Forest State Park.
For more information\: (814) 774-8017
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130519T165135Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120615T223000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120615T223000Z UID:http://www.franklinareachamber.org/?q=node/2867 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.franklinareachamber.org/?q=node/2867 SUMMARY:Live Music at Lona's DESCRIPTION:2B40
Blues/R&\;B/Easy Listening
Lona's Restaurant &\; Pub\: On the patio 5\:30-8\:30 PM
1211 Liberty St. Franklin\, PA
(814)432-7055 www.lonasrestaurant.com
Sunday June 17th\:
treat dad to a family fun filled day aboard the Oil Creek and Titusville Railroad. Since it's Dad's day we are offering him a special rate. Dad rides for a $10 when accompanied by a full-price ticket. That's a savings of $9.00.
For more information\: www.octrr.org
(814) 676-1733
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130519T165135Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120617T183000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120617T183000Z UID:http://www.franklinareachamber.org/?q=node/2900 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.franklinareachamber.org/?q=node/2900 SUMMARY:Debence\: Mini-Events DESCRIPTION:Debence Antique Music World
Sunday Mini-Events
\\"Bully Hill Brass Band\\" (Dixieland Music)
1261 Liberty St. Franklin\, PA (814)432-8350
www.debencemusicworld.com
Join us every Sunday night from June 10th through August 26th for our Annual Bike Night! Featuring 75 cent pints and dogs\, free popcorn\, and tons of chances to win prizes from our great neighboring local businesses like\:
Anderson’s Furniture
Austin Ink
Barrow Civic Theatre
Chuck's Boot Shop
Feldman’s Jeweler’s
Franklin Beer
Franklin Insurance
Galaxy Federal Credit Union
Gardner Optical
JC Penney
Pink Champagne Cupcakery
Puff N Snuff
Something Clever
World of Wheels
Xtreme Audio
and more from The Bricks!
Get Out &\; Ride!
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130519T165135Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120619T134900Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20020203 UID:http://www.franklinareachamber.org/?q=node/2902 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.franklinareachamber.org/?q=node/2902 SUMMARY:Rocky Grove Fireman's Fair DESCRIPTION:Rocky Grove Volunteer Fire Department Fireman's Fair
Food\, Vendors\, Games\, Rides and Entertainment
For more information\:
http\://www.rgvfd.com/Fundraisers/rgvfd_page_fair.htm
June 19-23
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130519T165135Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120619T230000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120620T020000Z UID:http://www.franklinareachamber.org/?q=node/2847 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.franklinareachamber.org/?q=node/2847 SUMMARY:Quickbooks 2011 Level II DESCRIPTION:QuickBooks 2011 Level II
Now that you're familiar with the basics\, come and see what else this amazing accounting program can do for you. Learn how to run professional looking reports\, personalized your forms\, send letters through Microsoft Word\, export to Excel and more.
This seminar will consist of two days of training to include\:
Tracking and paying sales tax
Inventory - tracking/adjusting
Payroll - processing/reports
Reports\: Balance Sheet/Income Statement (Profit Loss)
Customizing forms and reports
Register For\: QuickBooks 2011 Level II
Now that you're familiar with the basics\, come and see what else this amazing accounting program can do for you. Learn how to run professional looking reports\, personalized your forms\, send letters through Microsoft Word\, export to Excel and more.
This seminar will consist of two days of training to include\:
Tracking and paying sales tax
Inventory - tracking/adjusting
Payroll - processing/reports
Reports\: Balance Sheet/Income Statement (Profit Loss)
Customizing forms and reports
June 20th-23rd
At Lucky Hills Golf Course
$100\,000 Golf Shoot Out at Lucky Hills Golf Course-- Qualify for a chance for a shot for $100\,000. Call the museum 814-676-2007 for more details.
Bandstand Park\:
7\:30 PM
CATRO
Bison Band
Blues/R&\;B/Easy Listening
Lona's Restaurant &\; Pub\: On the patio 5\:30-8\:30 PM
1211 Liberty St. Franklin\, PA
(814)432-7055 www.lonasrestaurant.com
There will be a Ride-A-Thon at the VARHA grounds on June 23. For more information\, call (814)437-7433.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130519T165135Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120624T190000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120624T190000Z UID:http://www.franklinareachamber.org/?q=node/2896 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.franklinareachamber.org/?q=node/2896 SUMMARY:Music at Neilltown Church DESCRIPTION:Forest County Country Music Association
Free and open to the public. All performances are held inside the historic Neilltown Church. Bring a lawn chair-- seating is limited.
For additional information\, please call\: Toni Kresinski (814) 677-3152\,ext 110
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130519T165135Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120624T220000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120624T220000Z UID:http://www.franklinareachamber.org/?q=node/2921 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.franklinareachamber.org/?q=node/2921 SUMMARY:Bike Night at The Bricks! DESCRIPTION:Join us every Sunday night from June 10th through August 26th for our Annual Bike Night! Featuring 75 cent pints and dogs\, free popcorn\, and tons of chances to win prizes from our great neighboring local businesses like\:
Anderson’s Furniture
Austin Ink
Barrow Civic Theatre
Chuck's Boot Shop
Feldman’s Jeweler’s
Franklin Beer
Franklin Insurance
Galaxy Federal Credit Union
Gardner Optical
JC Penney
Pink Champagne Cupcakery
Puff N Snuff
Something Clever
World of Wheels
Xtreme Audio
and more from The Bricks!
Get Out &\; Ride!
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130519T165135Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120628T161100Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20020203 UID:http://www.franklinareachamber.org/?q=node/2909 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.franklinareachamber.org/?q=node/2909 SUMMARY:Venango Museum\: Card Party DESCRIPTION:June 28th
Cost $8.00 for lunch and to play cards for the afternoon. If you don't have a four-some come anyway and we will find a group for you to play with. Reservations appreciated.
For more information\: (814) 676-2007
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130519T165135Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120628T183600Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20020203 UID:http://www.franklinareachamber.org/?q=node/2835 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.franklinareachamber.org/?q=node/2835 SUMMARY:4th of July Festivities Weekend DESCRIPTION:Bandstand Park\:
11\:00 AM - 1\:30 PM\: Senior Appreciation Day (Sponsored by Area Agency on Aging)
12\:00 Noon\: Nancy LeRoy in Concert
7\:30 PM\: Silver Cornet Band
Bandstand Park\:
7\:30 PM
Silver Cornet Band
Downtown Franklin\:
11\:30 AM - 2\:30 PM\: History Channel Great Race
* A cross-country Vintage Car Rally that pits driver/navigator teams against the clock and against each other. This year's event will be around the Great Lakes\, covering 19 cities\, 2 countries and 4 states. They will make a lunch stop in Downtown Franklin.
Lona's Restaurant\:
5\:30-8\:30 PM\: Tammi Dahl &\; Mark Dewalt in Concert
OARS on the Allegheny* 250 Elk Street
5\:30 PM\: Couples Float/Steak Dinner (814) 388-9122
Bandstand Park\:
7\:00 PM\: Pet Show (6 PM registration)
All Day-- Sidewalk Sales.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130519T165135Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120629T223000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120629T223000Z UID:http://www.franklinareachamber.org/?q=node/2869 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.franklinareachamber.org/?q=node/2869 SUMMARY:Live Music at Lona's DESCRIPTION:Tammi Dahl &\; Mark DeWalt
Blues/R&\;B/Easy Listening
Lona's Restaurant &\; Pub\: On the patio 5\:30-8\:30 PM
1211 Liberty St. Franklin\, PA
(814)432-7055 www.lonasrestaurant.com
Friday June 29th\:
Cordials Evening at Restoration Herbs\, 6\:30-9pm with Leslie. Learn to make delicios cordials from herbs and fruits. The workshop costs $50 if you do not bring supplies. $35 is you bring specific supplies.
For more information (including supplies needed)or to reserve a place\, please call\: (814) 374-4119
The Franklin Civic Operetta Association will present Legally Blonde on stage at Barrow-Civic Theatre June 29\, July 1\, 6\, 7 &\; 8. Tickets and showtimes available at www.barrowtheatre.com
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130519T165135Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120630T180600Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20020203 UID:http://www.franklinareachamber.org/?q=node/2827 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.franklinareachamber.org/?q=node/2827 SUMMARY:Run Between the Suns DESCRIPTION:Run Between the Suns\: Endurance Race at the Park. For more information call (814)676-6116
www.twomilerun.net
Mountain bike race at Two Mile Run County Park\, Pioneer Flats Area. For more information call (814)676-6116
www.twomilerun.net
Downtown Franklin\:
All Day- Sidewalk Sales
12th St. Island\:
8\:00 AM - 1\:00 PM\: Farmers' Market
Downtown Franklin\:
Noon- 4PM\: House &\; Garden Tour * Porchscapes (walking tour provides an opportunity to view established gardens\, porchscapes as well as container gardens in downtown Franklin. Pre-event tickets are available at Wyattville Country Store\, Anderson's Greenhouse and Agway of Oil City.)
Bandstand Park\:
3\:00 PM\: Food Booths
Downtown Franklin\:
6\:00 PM\: Libertyfest Parade (Theme \\"It's a Grand Old Flag\\")
Bandstand Park\:
Following the parade. \\"Vogues\\" in concert
Venango County Historical Society\: Civil War Events
150th anniversary of the Civil War.
10\:30am at Franklin's South Park Bandstand\: a roll call will be read of the 400 Venango County soldiers killed in action during the Civil War.
President Lincoln to Arrive at Noon\:
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130519T165135Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120701T190500Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20020203 UID:http://www.franklinareachamber.org/?q=node/2838 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.franklinareachamber.org/?q=node/2838 SUMMARY:4th of July Festivities Week DESCRIPTION:Bandstand Park\:
10\:30 AM\: Roll Call of Venango County Civil War soldiers killed in battle. (150th Anniversary of the Civil War)
Franklin Cemetery\:
3\:00 PM\: President Lincoln delivers Gettysburg Address
Rocky Grove Fire Hall\:
4\:30 PM\: Dinner with President Lincoln. (Tickets must be purchased in advance
(814)437-2275
Join us every Sunday night from June 10th through August 26th for our Annual Bike Night! Featuring 75 cent pints and dogs\, free popcorn\, and tons of chances to win prizes from our great neighboring local businesses like\:
Anderson’s Furniture
Austin Ink
Barrow Civic Theatre
Chuck's Boot Shop
Feldman’s Jeweler’s
Franklin Beer
Franklin Insurance
Galaxy Federal Credit Union
Gardner Optical
JC Penney
Pink Champagne Cupcakery
Puff N Snuff
Something Clever
World of Wheels
Xtreme Audio
and more from The Bricks!
Get Out &\; Ride!
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130519T165135Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120702T132100Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20020203 UID:http://www.franklinareachamber.org/?q=node/2947 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.franklinareachamber.org/?q=node/2947 SUMMARY:Fireworks at Cranberry Mall DESCRIPTION:July 2nd
Before the fireworks\: Rides\, games and great food outside!
6-8pm\: free face painting and balloon animals inside the mall
7-9pm\: entertainment by DJ Bo\, Coston Cross &\; Majic 99.3FM at mall entrances
Fireworks will start at 10pm or dark!
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130519T165135Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120702T192200Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20020203 UID:http://www.franklinareachamber.org/?q=node/2839 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.franklinareachamber.org/?q=node/2839 SUMMARY:4th of July Festivities Week DESCRIPTION:Fountain Park\:
11\:00 AM - 1\:00 PM\: Children's Penny Carnival (Games\, crafts\, face painting\, fire truck rides\, entertainers and petting zoo)
7\:00 PM\: Taste of Talent Vocal Competition Kick-Off
July 3rd at dusk
Oil City Fireworks
Bandstand Park\:
6\:30 PM\: Ice Cream Social
7\:00 PM\: US Army Field Band &\; Chorus