Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce - Events Feed

Clarion University SBDC Education Program

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 06:58:15 -0600

Start: Aug 4 2012 - 9:00am

End: Aug 4 2012 - 9:00am

Class: Starting a Small Business ( A workshop designed to give you a head-start with your new business)
Location: Holiday Inn Express, Cranberry
Time: Saturdays 9am-12pm
August 4, October 13, December 1

Phone: (814) 393-2060
Email: sbdc@clarion.edu
Website: http://web.clarion.edu/sbdc/

A Taste of Franklin Weekend

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:37:02 -0600

Start: Aug 4 2012 - 1:34pm

End: Aug 4 2012 - 1:34pm

Downtown Franklin:
50th Annual Old-Fashioned Bargain Days
Organ Grinder Rally

12th Street Island:
Taste of Market 8 AM - 1 PM

Bandstand Park:
Taste of Talent Vocal Competition
7 PM

A Taste of Talent Vocal Competition: Semi-Finals

Tue, 22 May 2012 11:27:35 -0600

Start: Aug 4 2012 - 7:00pm

End: Aug 4 2012 - 7:00pm

Bandstand Park: 7:00 PM
Vocal Competition-- Semi-Finals**
Cast your vote for your favorite vocalist!
$1,000 grand prize

Cross Creek: Saturday Night Music

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 09:08:32 -0600

Start: Aug 4 2012 - 9:00pm

End: Aug 4 2012 - 9:00pm

Saturday, August 4th
Cross Creek Resort
Music: Smokin Section
9pm-1am

Open House: "Coal Oil Johnny House"

Wed, 23 May 2012 09:12:03 -0600

Start: Aug 5 2012 - 1:00pm

End: Aug 5 2012 - 1:00pm

McClintock-Steele-Waitz House
167 Old Bankson Road Oil City, PA (Inside Oil Creek State Park at Rynd Farm)
Free and open to the public

For more information contact the Oil Region Alliance: (814)677-3152
www.oilregion.org

1:00-4:00 pm

A Taste of Franklin Weekend

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:46:08 -0600

Start: Aug 5 2012 - 1:42pm

End: Aug 5 2012 - 1:42pm

Fountain Park:
Taste of Franklin
11 AM - 4 PM
Franklin's Finest Cuisine from our finest restaurants! Children's Entertainment and Motorcycle Cruise-In.

Catro in Concert
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Bandstand Park:
Taste of Talent Vocal Competition- Finals
4 PM

A Taste of Talent Vocal Competition: Finals

Tue, 22 May 2012 11:36:13 -0600

Start: Aug 5 2012 - 4:00pm

End: Aug 5 2012 - 4:00pm

Bandstand Park: 4:00 PM
Vocal Competition : Finals**
Cast your vote for your favorite vocalist!
$1,000 grand prize

Bike Night at The Bricks!

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 07:09:31 -0600

Start: Aug 5 2012 - 5:00pm

End: Aug 5 2012 - 5:00pm

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!

Venango County Fair

Fri, 03 Aug 2012 09:25:52 -0600

Start: Aug 6 2012 - 10:21am

End: Aug 11 2012 - 10:21am

August 6-11, 2012
Venango County Fair: Route 62. 3 miles south of Franklin
AdmissionFee:
(includes entry to all exhibits, displays, and barns;entry to all tractor and truck pulls, horse shows, and livestock pulls)
--5$ per person
--Children under 8 FREE!
--A week pass will be available for $15/per person

For more information:

Phone:(814) 437-7716
Email: venangofair@csonline.net
Website:http://www.venangofair.com

Franklin Rocks! Battle of the Bands

Tue, 22 May 2012 11:54:20 -0600

Start: Aug 7 2012 - 7:00pm

End: Aug 7 2012 - 7:00pm

Bandstand Park: 7:00 PM
Watch as 16 bands of all genres battle for $68,000 in prizes!
Cast your vote for your favorite!

www.franklinrocks.org

Business After Hours - Foxburg

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:11:35 -0700

Start: Aug 8 2012 - 5:00pm

End: Aug 8 2012 - 5:00pm

Foxburg Inn and the Allegheny Grille will host a Four Chamber Business After Hours Networking event from 5-7 p.m. Come meet with members from the Franklin, Clarion, Butler and Venango Area Chambers of Commerce at one of the best networking events of the year. Call (814)432-5823 to RSVP.

Thursday Evening "Concerts in the Park"

Tue, 22 May 2012 09:59:00 -0600

Start: Aug 9 2012 - 7:30pm

End: Aug 9 2012 - 7:30pm

Bandstand Park:
7:30 PM
Silver Cornet Band

Live Music at Lona's

Tue, 22 May 2012 11:08:01 -0600

Start: Aug 10 2012 - 5:30pm

End: Aug 10 2012 - 5:30pm

Ryver Nymphs
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

Venango Regional Airport: Wings & Wheels 2012

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 08:57:03 -0600

Start: Aug 11 2012 - 11:00am

End: Aug 11 2012 - 11:00am

Venango Regional Airport
Saturday August 11
11 am to 4 pm
(Rain Date Sunday August 12)

Fly-In: Light Sport Aircraft, General Aviation, Experimental Aircraft, Classic Places, Gryocopters.

Cruise-In: Antique Vehicles, Classic Cars, Muscle Cars, Street Rods, Drag Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, Tractors.

Fun for All: Sky Divers, Airplane Rides, Helicopter Rides, Kiddy Airplane Rides & Pedal Airplanes, Clown City Clowns, Face Painting, Balloons, 50's/60's/70's Music, Food Booth, Chinese Auction.

Free Admission.

For more information: 814-432-2289

Open House: Tarbell House

Tue, 22 May 2012 13:35:52 -0600

Start: Aug 11 2012 - 1:00pm

End: Aug 11 2012 - 4:00pm

Free tours of the childhood home of Ida M. Tarbell

324 East Main Street
Titusville, PA

For more information, contact (814)677-3152. Ext. 105

Cross Creek: Saturday Night Music

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 09:11:28 -0600

Start: Aug 11 2012 - 9:00pm

End: Aug 11 2012 - 9:00pm

Saturday, August 11th
Cross Creek Resort
Music: Brian Butler with House of Cards
9pm-1am

Bike Night at The Bricks!

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 07:09:53 -0600

Start: Aug 12 2012 - 5:00pm

End: Aug 12 2012 - 5:00pm

Get Out & Ride!

2012 Cancer Awarness Week Golf Outing

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 07:24:26 -0600

Start: Aug 13 2012 - 10:00am

End: Aug 13 2012 - 10:00am

2012 Cancer Awareness Golf Outing
10 am Shotgun Start
Wanango Golf Club
$400/team
For more information: 814-676-7141

Hosted by: UMPC Northwest Foundation

Social Networking for Small Businesses Workshop

Tue, 22 May 2012 07:59:14 -0600

Start: Aug 14 2012 - 9:00am

End: Aug 14 2012 - 12:00pm

Utilizing Social Networking for Small Businesses: This workshop will provide a hands-on opportunity to learn the benefits of using facebook as a social networking marketing tool for your business by creating your own facebook page.

Restoration Herbs: An Herbal Medicine Chest

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 06:55:42 -0600

Start: Aug 14 2012 - 1:00pm

End: Aug 14 2012 - 3:00pm

Tuesday, August 14th
An Herbal Medicine Chest
1-3 pm at Resoration Herbs with Leslie

* Are you alarmed by the contents of your medicine cabinet? Have you been thinking of safer, more natural means of addressing health concerns? If so, call or email Basil to reserve a spot.
$20

(814) 374-4119
basil@restorationherbs.com
www.restorationherbs.com

Franklin Public Library: Proposal Writing Basics Class

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 07:27:35 -0600

Start: Aug 15 2012 - 10:30am

End: Aug 15 2012 - 12:00pm

Proposal Writing Basics Class
10:30am-Noon
Grant Resource Center at the Franklin Public Library
Learn practical strategies for writing winning grant proposals
Pre-registration required: 814-432-5062

Cross Creek: Wednesday Night Music

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 09:13:56 -0600

Start: Aug 15 2012 - 7:00pm

End: Aug 15 2012 - 7:00pm

Wednesday, August 15th
Cross Creek Resort
Music: Rick Magee and Jack Adams
7-10pm

Venango Museum: Card Party

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 07:32:15 -0600

Start: Aug 16 2012 - 11:56am

End: Aug 16 2012 - 11:56am

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

Thursday Evening "Concerts in the Park"

Tue, 22 May 2012 10:02:14 -0600

Start: Aug 16 2012 - 7:30pm

End: Aug 16 2012 - 7:30pm

Bandstand Park:
7:30 PM
2B40

Live Music at Lona's

Tue, 22 May 2012 11:10:48 -0600

Start: Aug 17 2012 - 5:30pm

End: Aug 17 2012 - 5:30pm

Nathaniel Licht & Lisa Cook
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

Rumors

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:20:37 -0700

Start: Aug 17 2012 - 7:19pm

End: Aug 18 2012 - 7:19pm

Franklin Civic Operetta Association will present Rumors on stage at Barrow-Civic Theatre, August 17, 18, 24, 25 & 26. Tickets and showtimes available at www.barrowtheatre.com

Two Mile Run Park: Mountain Bike Race

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 07:30:13 -0600

Start: Aug 18 2012 - 8:28am

End: Aug 18 2012 - 8:28am

Mountain Bike Race: Two Mile Run Park
18 + miles of rolling hillside around the pristine Justus Lake. Le Mans start.
Pre-regristration is appreciated.
814-676-6116
www.twomilerun.net

GeoTrain Excursion

Mon, 21 May 2012 12:16:55 -0600

Start: Aug 18 2012 - 1:13pm

End: Aug 18 2012 - 1:13pm

Exciting day of high-tech adventure using your GPS device as you search for your favorite geocaching sites in the Oil Creek State Park area. For more information contact the Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad (814)676-1733.
www.octrr.org

Cross Creek: Saturday Night Music

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 09:15:10 -0600

Start: Aug 18 2012 - 9:00pm

End: Aug 18 2012 - 9:00pm

Saturday, August 18th
Cross Creek Resort
Music: Leather and Lace
9pm-1am

Erie Seawolves Day

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 11:02:03 -0600

Start: Aug 19 2012 - 10:30am

End: Aug 19 2012 - 10:30am

Join us for Franklin Day with the Erie SeaWolves on SUnday, August 19th. TIckets are $8.00 and can be picked up at the Chamber office. We will be sitting on the 1st base line.Dont want to drive-- join us on the bus for an additional $5.00. We'll be leaving at 10:30AM from City Parking Lot D (behind PNC and Magee Women's Health)
HoLy Jean will be greeting ticket holders with song at the entrance gate from Noon until 1:30, then they will be singing during the 7th inning stretch.

Venango Museum: Sunday Concert

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 07:33:07 -0600

Start: Aug 19 2012 - 12:17pm

End: Aug 19 2012 - 12:17pm

3:00pm
Fast Forward which includes Linda Wrhen, Kim Ackerman, Nancy Schiffer and Christ Luxbacher. A Cappella music.
Refreshments will be served
Members $4.00 Non-Members $5.00

For more information: (814) 676-2007

Bike Night at The Bricks!

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 07:10:17 -0600

Start: Aug 19 2012 - 5:00pm

End: Aug 19 2012 - 5:00pm

Get Out & Ride!

Resoration Herbs: Becoming Vegetarian

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 06:58:58 -0600

Start: Aug 21 2012 - 6:30pm

End: Aug 21 2012 - 8:00pm

Tuesday, August 21st
Becoming Vegetarian
6:30-8pm at Restoration Herbs with Sonja.

If you've ever thought of becoming a vegetarian or just cutting down on eating meat this is the venue for you. Discuss facts and fallacies, and explore pros and cons.
Call or email Basil for reservations.
Cost: $20

(814) 374-4119
basil@restorationherbs.com
www.restorationherbs.com

Grand Opening of Hagan Business Machines 2nd Meadville Location

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 07:20:13 -0600

Start: Aug 23 2012 - 8:00am

End: Aug 24 2012 - 5:00pm

Hagan Business Machines of Meadville, Inc. is expanding to a 2nd Meadville Location at 17281 Conneaut Lake Road (next to the Quality Inn) with the opening of a new Sales & Solutions Technology Center. The two day grand opening event will be held on Thursday, August 23rd and Friday, August 24th from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Tours of the new facility and technology demonstrations and discussions will be conducted throughout each day. Breakfast treats and a picnic BBQ lunch will be provided.

Business After Hours - Lucky Hills

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:12:56 -0700

Start: Aug 23 2012 - 5:00pm

End: Aug 23 2012 - 5:00pm

Lucky Hills Golf Course will host a Business After Hours networking event from 5-7 p.m. at their beautiful new banquet facility. Call (814)432-5823 to RSVP.

Thursday Evening "Concerts in the Park"

Tue, 22 May 2012 10:03:49 -0600

Start: Aug 23 2012 - 8:23pm

End: Aug 23 2012 - 8:23pm

Bandstand Park:
7:30 PM
Silver Cornet Band

Rumors

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:21:15 -0700

Start: Aug 24 2012 - 7:20pm

End: Aug 26 2012 - 7:20pm

Franklin Civic Operetta Association will present Rumors on stage at Barrow-Civic Theatre, August 17, 18, 24, 25 & 26. Tickets and showtimes available at www.barrowtheatre.com

13th Annual Golf Scramble

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 07:35:40 -0600

Start: Aug 25 2012 - 8:34am

End: Aug 25 2012 - 8:34am

Sponsored by: Family Service & Children's Aid Society of Venango County
For full details: 814-677-4005

Pilates in the Park!

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 09:47:05 -0600

Start: Aug 25 2012 - 10:00am

End: Aug 25 2012 - 10:00am

Pilates in the Park! Free Pilates Class by Impel. August 25th 10am.
Riverfront Park
More information call: 814-758-40399

Rock In River Festival

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:02:18 -0600

Start: Aug 25 2012 - 11:00am

End: Aug 25 2012 - 11:00am

PA Stone Skipping Championship
Riverfront Park
Watch professionals and amateurs compete in the PA Stone Skipping Championship.
For more information and schedule: www.franklinpa.gov

Franklin Public Library: Kids Club

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 07:44:51 -0600

Start: Aug 25 2012 - 1:00pm

End: Aug 25 2012 - 1:00pm

Kids Club
Ages: 8-12
Time: 1-2:30 pm

Registration required by the 23rd.
More information and registration: 814-432-5062

Murder Mystery Train Ride

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:10:49 -0600

Start: Aug 25 2012 - 5:00pm

End: Aug 25 2012 - 5:00pm

Murder Mystery Theatre aboard the OC&T Railroad - Maritime Mayhem
Dinner starts at 5 p.m. at Perry Street Station, then its off to the train where actors will join you for a ride... try to guess whodunnit and don't be surprised if the people you came with are in on it! $62 per person includes play, train ride, buffet, tax and gratuity. Reservations required by calling (814)676-1733. www.octrr.org. *Not recommended for passengers under 16.

Cross Creek: Saturday Night Music

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 09:16:28 -0600

Start: Aug 25 2012 - 9:00pm

End: Aug 25 2012 - 9:00pm

Saturday, August 25th
Cross Creek Resort
Music: Bad Influence
9pm-1am

Drake Well Exhibit: Grand Opening

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 07:21:35 -0600

Start: Aug 26 2012 - 12:00pm

End: Aug 26 2012 - 5:00pm

Grand Opening of Drake Well Exhibit
Sunday, August 26th
Noon-5pm

Adults: $6.00
Children: $3.00
Seniors (65+): $5.00

For more information: (814)827-2797

Music at Neilltown Church

Tue, 22 May 2012 13:51:25 -0600

Start: Aug 26 2012 - 2:00pm

End: Aug 26 2012 - 2:00pm

Road Apple Ridge
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

Bike Night at The Bricks!

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 07:10:42 -0600

Start: Aug 26 2012 - 5:00pm

End: Aug 26 2012 - 5:00pm

Get Out & Ride!

Small Games of Chance Seminar

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 08:55:01 -0600

Start: Aug 29 2012 - 2:24pm

End: Aug 29 2012 - 2:24pm

Attend a seminar for all Venango County Small Games of Chance License Holders
Hosted by: Venango County Tresurer Deborah H. Sharpe and Commissioner Vincent L. Witherup

Date: Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Time: 2:00p.m. - 5:00p.m.
Place: Franklin K of C Club-- 1436 Liberty St., Franklin
Guest Speaker: Sgt. James A. Jones Jr. District Office Commander
Pennsylvania State Police, Bureau of Liqour Control Enforcement

The Seminar is an overview on Gambling, Small Games of Chance Act, Use of Proceeds, Prize Limits, Required Records, Reporting Requirements and Penalties.

Cross Creek: Wednesday Night Music

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 09:17:59 -0600

Start: Aug 29 2012 - 7:00pm

End: Aug 29 2012 - 7:00pm

Wednesday, August 29th
Cross Creek Resort
Music: Rick Magee and Jack Adams
7-10pm

Restoration Herbs: Let's Talk Herbs

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 07:06:15 -0600

Start: Aug 30 2012 - 12:00pm

End: Aug 30 2012 - 1:00pm

Thursday, August 30th
12-1 pm
Let's Talk Herbs with Leslie and Deb
NO reservations are needed.

Free. Franklin Library 2nd Floor.
12th Street, Downtown Franklin.

Live Music at Lona's

Tue, 22 May 2012 11:15:40 -0600

Start: Aug 31 2012 - 5:30pm

End: Aug 31 2012 - 5:30pm

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

Rockin' Labor Day

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:09:12 -0600

Start: Aug 31 2012 - 7:30pm

End: Aug 31 2012 - 7:30pm

"Johnny Halo & the Angels"

Barrow-Civic Theatre
Live music

Visit Historic Pithole City

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 07:10:51 -0600

Start: Sep 1 2012 - 9:00am

End: Sep 1 2012 - 9:00am

Saturday, September 1st

Pithole Visitor Center: 14118 Pithole Road, Pleasantville PA
Will be open to the public from 9am to 3 pm

Admission: Adults- $5 Youth (ages 3-11) $3

For more information contact:
Drake Well Museum
202 Museum Lane
Titusville, PA 16354
814-827-2797. ext. 104

Rockin' Labor Day

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:12:00 -0600

Start: Sep 1 2012 - 7:30pm

End: Sep 1 2012 - 7:30pm

"Billy Crash Craddock"

Barrow-Civic Theatre
Live Music

www.barrowtheatre.com

Rockin' Labor Day

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:14:28 -0600

Start: Sep 2 2012 - 2:00pm

End: Sep 2 2012 - 2:00pm

"Lawyers, Guns & Money"

Barrow-Civic Theatre
Live Music