Sullivan County Council on the Arts Calendar of Events

This calendar is envisioned as a helpful guide for planning events in Sullivan County, as well as a listing of events for local residents and visitors.

The entire year will be kept open on this page. The 2009 calendar is archived here.

We would like to see this calendar become as complete as possible, so anyone, in any county organization - please send your info to email.

2010

These are SCCA activities:

February 13 - Clothesline Art Exhibit, with prizes for children's art, Kiwanis Winterfest at Camp Brule
March 20 - Spring entertainment at the Dar-Way and Highlands care centers
April 10 - 18th annual Youth Art Exhibit awards at Sullivan County Library in Dushore
May 6 - 13th annual Choice of Show purchase of a high school student's artwork for permanent display at the school
May 28, May 30, June 5 - "Northwest Passage," the fourth production of the Roving Historical Theater
October 9-10 - annual juried Art Expo at the Sullivan County Fall Festival, Forksville Fairgrounds
October 16 - annual Members' Potluck Dinner, contra dancing, 6 pm., St. Basil's Hall, Dushore
December 11 - Artisans Holiday Sale, 10 am - pm, St. Basil's Hall, Dushore

Here is the all-encompassing Sullivan County calendar. Arts-related activities are highlighted in red.
For more detail on some of these activities, visit the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce calendar.
For more on Eagles Mere activities, visit www.eaglesmere.org/.

NOTE: Some dates are tentative but based on annually occurring events.

January 4, County Commissioners' Meeting, 10 am, County Courthouse, Main St., Laporte, 570-946-5201. Open to public.
January 12, Sullivan County School Board meeting, 7:30 pm,high school auditorium, Laporte
January 16, Sleigh Rally, judged classes, noon, Forksville, 570-924-3574
January 16, Keystone Crafts and Recreation Club, classes for youth, 1-3 pm, Keystone Mountain Park, 570-482-4364 or 570-482-4351
January 19, County Commissioners' Meeting, 10 am, County Courthouse, Main St., Laporte, 570-946-5201. Open to public.
January 16, Hunting Heritage Banquet, Muncy Creek Chapter, National Wild Turkey Federation, 4:30, Muncy Valley Fire Hall, reservations 570482-4364
January 21, Leasing – Considerations of What Happens Next, webinar on gas leasing, 1 pm, 570-278-1158, email, naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/webinars.htm
January 26, Sullivan County School Board meeting, 7:30 pm,high school auditorium, Laporte
January 27, Water quality webinar, noon & 7 pm, register http://water.cas.psu.edu/webinars.htm, info 814-863-0194, email
January 30, Keystone Crafts and Recreation Club, classes for youth, 1-3 pm, Keystone Mountain Park, 570-482-4364 or 570-482-4351
February 2, County Commissioners' Meeting, 10 am, County Courthouse, Main St., Laporte, 570-946-5201. Open to public.
February 4, Sullivan County Historical Society meeting, 1 pm, at the Society Museum, Meylert St., Laporte, 570-946-5020. Open to public.
February 5, Poetry Out Loud, high school poetry reading competition, Keystone Theater, Towanda, contact Brenda Thomas 570-268-2787, email
February 8, Penelec-specific deregulation webinar, 10 am & 2 pm, https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/937651946 & https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/949983474 to register
February 9, Sullivan County School Board meeting, 7:30 pm,high school auditorium, Laporte
February 9-10, Leasing Your Mineral Rights, workshop, 8:30 am - 4:15 pm, Holcombe Group, Mattern Building, Mildred, reservations: 570-928-1124
February 11, Laporte Women's Cub, game night, 6- 9 pmLaporte Community Hall
February 11, Public reading of "Northwest Passage," 7 pm, Highlands Care Center, Laporte, 570-928-8927
February 13, Sullivan County Recreational Association Wild Game Dinner, 6 pm, Muncy Valley Fire Hall, Rt. 42
February 13, Kiwanis Winterfest , sled dog races, polar bear plunge, Clothesline Art Exhibit,with prizes for children's art, Camp Brule
February 13, Keystone Crafts and Recreation Club,classes for youth, 1-3 pm, Keystone Mountain Park, 570-482-4364 or 570-482-4351
February 16, County Commissioners' Meeting, 10 am, County Courthouse, Main St., Laporte, 570-946-5201. Open to public.
February 18, Kindergarten registration, Sullivan County Elementary, Laporte, 570-946-7471
February 18, Underground Injection Wells for Disposal of Shale Gas Wastewater, webinar, 1 pm, 570-278-1158, email, naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/webinars.htm
Febraury 19, Mardi Gras Night, 6:30 pm, Forksville General Store, tickets 570-928-8758
February 19, Kindergarten registration, Turnpike Elementary, Mildred, 570-928-8341
February 23, Sullivan County School Board meeting, 7:30 pm,high school auditorium, Laporte
February 24, Water quality webinar, noon & 7 pm, register http://water.cas.psu.edu/webinars.htm, info 814-863-0194, email
February 27, Keystone Crafts and Recreation Club, classes for youth, 1-3 pm, Keystone Mountain Park, 570-482-4364 or 570-482-4351
February 27, Bowl for Kids' Sake,1-4 p.m, Mountainside Lanes, Wyalusing, & Valley Bowling Center, Waverly, NY, 570-265-3009 or 866-344-BIGS, email
February 27, Marcellus Shale – Understanding Units & Managing Bonuses & Royalties, 9:30 am-noon, Sullivan Co. High School, Laporte, www.naturalgas.psu.edu
March 2, County Commissioners' Meeting, 10 am, County Courthouse, Main St., Laporte, 570-946-5201. Open to public.
March 4, Sullivan County Historical Society meeting, 1 pm, Society Museum, Laporte
March 6, Keystone Crafts and Recreation Club, classes for youth, 1-3 pm, Keystone Mountain Park, 570-482-4364 or 570-482-4351
March 6, Paint Your Own Parasol, noon- 3 pm, K's Art Studio, Black's Rd, Dusore, $20, email
March 6 - April 24, "You Can Choose," film and activities for children, 10 - 11:15 am every Sat. for 8 weeks, Sullivan County Library, Center St., Dushore, 570-928-9352
March 8, Penelec-specific deregulation webinar, 9 am & 1 pm, https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/923709762 & https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/521825987 to register
March 9, Sullivan County School Board meeting, 7:30 pm,high school auditorium, Laporte
March 10, reading of "Northwest Passage, 7 pm, Endless Winds Fire Hall, Shunk, 570-928-8927
March 13, Keystone Crafts and Recreation Club, classes for youth, 1-3 pm, Keystone Mountain Park, 570-482-4364 or 570-482-4351
March 16, contra dancing, 7 pm, Highlands, Laporte, 570-928-8654
March 16, County Commissioners' Meeting, 10 am, County Courthouse, Main St., Laporte, 570-946-5201. Open to public.
March 18, Economic Impact of Marcellus Shale, webinar, 1 pm, 570-278-1158, email, naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/webinars.htm
March 23, Sullivan County School Board meeting, 7:30 pm,high school auditorium, Laporte
March 25, AARP tax guide program, free services, Sullivan Terrance, 570-928-8997 to appointment
March 27, Keystone Crafts and Recreation Club, classes for youth, 1-3 pm, Keystone Mountain Park, 570-482-4364 or 570-482-4351
March 28, Easter Egg Hunt, 1 pm, DarWay Elder Care Center, Rt. 154, Estella
March 30, Dushore Tuesday Book Club meeting, 7 pm, Sullivan Co. Library, Dushore
March 30, County Commissioners' Meeting, 10 am, County Courthouse, Main St., Laporte, 570-946-5201. Open to public.
March 31, Water quality webinar, noon & 7 pm, register http://water.cas.psu.edu/webinars.htm, info 814-863-0194, email
April 1, Sullivan County Historical Society meeting, 1 pm, Society Museum, Laporte, public welcome
April 10, 18th annual Youth Art Exhibit awards, Sullivan County Library, Dushore
April 13, Sullivan County School Board meeting, 7:30 pm,high school auditorium, Laporte
April 13, County Commissioners' Meeting, 10 am, County Courthouse, Main St., Laporte, 570-946-5201. Open to public.
April 16, 17, 18, "The Miracle Worker," 7:30 pm (2 pm, April 18), Sullivan County high school Laporte, $5 adults, $4 students
April 17, Fishing season opens April 23, Local County Government Day, information fair, Courthouse, Laporte
April 20, Dushore Music Cub meeting, 7 pm, home of Priscilla Ryan
April 23, Courthouse Open House, 2 - 7 pm, Sullivan County Courthouse, Laporte
April 26, Hiring and Retaining Quality Employees, webinar, 10 am, to register click here
April 26, AARP Driver safety refresher course, 3 - 7:30 pm, Highlands, Laporte, 570-363-2496 or 570-928-7906
April 26, Energy Task Force, discussion of Marcellus Shale workforce, 9 am, Sullivan County Courthouse, Laporte, public invited
April 27, Dushore Tuesday Book Club, speaker Jerry Keiffer, 7 pm, Library, Dushore, public welcome
April 27, County Commissioners' Meeting, 10 am, County Courthouse, Main St., Laporte, 570-946-5201. Open to public.
April 27, Sullivan County School Board meeting, 7:30 pm,high school auditorium, Laporte
April 28, Water quality webinar, noon & 7 pm, register http://water.cas.psu.edu/webinars.htm, info 814-863-0194, email
May 1, '50s Spring Fling Dance, 7 - 10 pm, St. Basil's Hall, Dushore, tickets 570-928-8742 or 570-928-8865
May 6, 13th annual Choice of Show award, Festival of the Arts, 6 - 9 pm, Sullivan County High School, Laporte
May 11, Sullivan County School Board meeting, 7:30 pm,high school auditorium, Laporte
May 11, County Commissioners' Meeting, 10 am, County Courthouse, Main St., Laporte, 570-946-5201. Open to public.
May 15, Fishing Tournament, Keystone Craft and Rec. Club, 11 am - 2 pm, Keystone Mountain Park, Edkin Hill Rd., info 570-482-2909, 570-924-3722, 470-482-4364
May 24, Sullivan County Energy Task Force, John Ryder, PA Department of Environmental Protection, 9 am, Courthouse, Laporte
May 25, County Commissioners' Meeting, 10 am, County Courthouse, Main St., Laporte, 570-946-5201. Open to public.
May 25, Sullivan County School Board meeting, 7:30 pm,high school auditorium, Laporte
May 26, Water quality webinar, noon & 7 pm, register http://water.cas.psu.edu/webinars.htm, info 814-863-0194, email
May 28 & 30, June 5, "Northwest Passage," Roving Historical Theater play, Endless Winds Fire Hall, Shunk
June 8, Sullivan County School Board meeting, 7:30 pm,high school auditorium, Laporte
June 8, County Commissioners' Meeting, 10 am, County Courthouse, Main St., Laporte, 570-946-5201. Open to public.
June 12, "Belly - Sensual, Scarred, Sacred," belly dance documentary, 2 pm, Karen's Studio, Black's Road, off Rt. 220, Dushore, $10 in advance, $15 at door, 570-412-2804, susulka928@yohoo.com
June 16, reception for artist Newby Hendl, 7:30-9:30 pm, Community Center, Eagles Mere Friends of the Arts, 570-525-3232, email, www.emfoa.org
June 18, Fireman's parade, Carnival at fire hall, 7:00 PM, Downtown Dushore (annually, 3rd weekend June)
June 19, Dairy Parade, Milk - Past to Present, 7:00 PM, Downtown Dushore (annually, 3rd weekend June)
June 19-20, Eastern Delaware Nations Pow-wow, Native American gathering, Forksville Fairgrounds, $5.00 (annually, 3rd weekend June)
June 21-24, Bonnie Bell art camp for adults, Evergreen, 570-3632411 or 297-4752
June 21-25, Bonnie Bell art camp for school age children, Evergreen, 570-3632411 or 297-4752
June 22, Tuesday book club meeting with Tom Tabor, bagpipes, 4 pm, outdoor concert, Highlands, Laporte, public welcome
June 22, County Commissioners' Meeting, 10 am, County Courthouse, Main St., Laporte, 570-946-5201. Open to public.
June 22, Sullivan County School Board meeting, 7:30 pm, high school auditorium, Laporte
June 26, Wine and Cheese Festival, 11 am - 5 pm, Manley-Bohlayer Heritage Farm, East Canton, $12 in advance, $15 at gate, 570-346-2600, cantonareachamberofcommerce.com/winechees.htm
June 28, Sullivan County Energy Task Force meeting, discussing electric rate cap removal, 9 am, Ag building, Rt. 487, Dushore
July 3, Carpenter Cruise, Classic vehicle parade, 10:00 AM, Main St., Laporte, 570-946-4251
July 3, Bessy Miller/Neil Shatto Fishing Derby, 9 am, Forksville
July 4, Repasz Band, Traditional martial music, 5:00 PM, Village Green, Eagles Mere, Eagles Mere Friends of the Arts, 570-525-3232, email, www.emfoa.org
July 6, Glass Slides of old Eagles Mere, 7:30 pm, DeWire Center, Laporte Ave., Eagles Mere, 570-525-3351
July 6, County Commissioners' Meeting, 10 am, County Courthouse, Main St., Laporte, 570-946-5201. Open to public.
July 7, Sullivan County School Board open budget meeting, 6 pm, high school auditorium, Laporte
July 8, Brain Food, dinner plus film or artist discussion, 6:00 PM, DeWire Center, Laporte Ave., Eagles Mere, Eagles Mere Friends of the Arts, 570-525-3232, email, www.emfoa.org
July 10, Sullivan County Library & Tuesday Book Club Breakfast fundraiser, 8 am - 12:30, St. Francis Hall, Mildred, tickets available at Library, Dushore
July 10, Keystone Jazz Group, 8:00 PM, DeWire Center, Laporte Ave., Eagles Mere, Eagles Mere Friends of the Arts, $30.00, 570-525-3232, email, www.emfoa.org
July 11, Annual turtle race and chicken barbecue, AJ Bird VFW Post, Overton, registration 11 am, races 1 pm
July 11, Philadelphia Trio, Classical music, 8:00 PM, DeWire Center, Laporte Ave., Eagles Mere, Eagles Mere Friends of the Arts, $15.00, 570-525-3232, email, www.emfoa.org
July 18, Natalie Douglas, vocalist, 8:00 PM, DeWire Center, Laporte Ave., Eagles Mere, Eagles Mere Friends of the Arts, $30.00, 570-525-3232, email, www.emfoa.org
July 20, County Commissioners' Meeting, 10 am, County Courthouse, Main St., Laporte, 570-946-5201. Open to public.
July 22, Brain Food, dinner plus film, 6:00 PM, DeWire Center, Laporte Ave., Eagles Mere, Eagles Mere Friends of the Arts, 570-525-3232, email, www.emfoa.org
July 24, Taste Full Event, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Wine, beer, tasty food, live entertainment, art and specialty vendors , advance tickets: $15, at gate Admission: $25, 570-482-4088, email, www.sullivanpachamber.com
July 24, Three Men and a Maestro, music, 8:00 PM, DeWire Center, Laporte Ave., Eagles Mere, Eagles Mere Friends of the Arts, $30.00, 570-525-3232, email, www.emfoa.org
July 26-30, Vacation Bible School, 9 am - noon daily, show July 30, 7 pm, St. Basil's Hall, Overton Rd., Dushore (annually, last week July)
July 27, Sullivan County School Board meeting, 7:30 pm,high school auditorium, Laporte
July 28-31, Laporte Firemen's Carnival, Pet Parade on July 29, 6:00 PM, Laporte Fire Hall (annual event)
July 29, two one-act plays, 8:00 PM, DeWire Center, Laporte Ave., Eagles Mere, Eagles Mere Friends of the Arts, $8.00, 570-525-3232, email, www.emfoa.org
August 1, Philadelphia Trio, classical music, 8:00 PM, DeWire Center, Laporte Ave., Eagles Mere, Eagles Mere Friends of the Arts, $15.00, 570-525-3232, email, www.emfoa.org
August 1, Lopez Old Home Day, Food, games, music, rides, noon-7 pm, Pavilion, Rt. 487, Lopez, Lopez Civic association, 570-928-9238, email (annually, first weekend August)
August 3, County Commissioners' Meeting, 10 am, County Courthouse, Main St., Laporte, 570-946-5201. Open to public.
August 7-8, Blueberry Fields Festival, All things blueberry and organic, Berry Fields Farm, 9 miles N. of Forksville, 570-924-3019, www.berryfieldsfarm.net (annually, first weekend August)
August 7, Vocal Jazz Quartet, 8:00 PM, DeWire Center, Laporte Ave., Eagles Mere, Eagles Mere Friends of the Arts, $20.00, 570-525-3232, email, www.emfoa.org
August 10, Sullivan County School Board meeting, 7:30 pm,high school auditorium, Laporte
August 12, Brain Food, dinner plus book discussion, 6:00 PM, DeWire Center, Laporte Ave., Eagles Mere, Eagles Mere Friends of the Arts, 570-525-3232, email, www.emfoa.org
August, Holly Weiss, author of "Crestmont," book signing, 10 am - 3 pm, Eagles Mere Museum
August 14, Music in the Mountains, student classical concert, 8:00 PM, DeWire Center, Laporte Ave., Eagles Mere, Eagles Mere Friends of the Arts, $15.00, 570-525-3232, email, www.emfoa.org
August 14, Dushore Founder's Day, Parade, food, fun, music, basketball, keg rolls and outhouse races, 9 am-8 pm, Downtown Dushore, Dushore Lions, Founder's Day Committee, 570-928-8242, email (annually, second Sat. August)
August 15, Victim Services Victorian Tea, 1:30 - 3:30 pm, Baldwin House, Laporte, $15, reservations req. by Aug. 10, 570-946-4215 or 946-5091 (annual event)
August 17, County Commissioners' Meeting, 10 am, County Courthouse, Main St., Laporte, 570-946-5201. Open to public.
August 19, Sullivan Co. Historical Society annual dinner, followed by talk, 7 pm, Forksville UM Church, Rt. 154
August 21, Salsamba Latin Jazz Group, 8:00 PM, DeWire Center, Laporte Ave., Eagles Mere, Eagles Mere Friends of the Arts, $30.00, 570-525-3232, email, www.emfoa.org
August 24, Sullivan County School Board meeting, 7:30 pm,high school auditorium, Laporte
August 31, County Commissioners' Meeting, 10 am, County Courthouse, Main St., Laporte, 570-946-5201. Open to public.
September 1-6, Sullivan County Fair, Everything you'd expect, Forksville Fairgrounds, 570-924-3843, email, www.sullivancountyfair.com (annually, Labor Day weekend)
September 14, Sullivan County School Board meeting, 7:30 pm,high school auditorium, Laporte
September 14, County Commissioners' Meeting, 10 am, County Courthouse, Main St., Laporte, 570-946-5201. Open to public.
September 17-19, Pennsylvania Bowhunters Festival, Premier bowhunters event in the Northeast, Forksville Fairgrounds, www.pabowhunters.com (annually, 3rd weekend Sept.)
September 19, Annual Tour de Shunk Century Ride, registration 7:30 am, Rocky's Bicycle Shop, Monroeton, Greg White, 570-833-4261 (annual event)
September 25, New Albany Fall Festival, 10 am - ??, New Albany Park, www.new-albany.com (annual event)
September 28, Sullivan County School Board meeting, 7:30 pm,high school auditorium, Laporte
September 28, County Commissioners' Meeting, 10 am, County Courthouse, Main St., Laporte, 570-946-5201. Open to public.
October 2-3, Apple/Cheese Festival, Art, crafts, vendors, food and all, 10 am-5 pm, Off Rt. 414, Canton, 570-673-7222, www.paapplecheese.com (annual event)
October 2-3, Flaming Foliage Festival, Juried crafts and demonstrations, 10 am-4 pm, Forksville Fairgrounds, Craftsmen of the Endless Mountains, 570-247-2075, email, www.craftsmenoftheendlessmountains.webs.com (annually, first weekend Oct.)
October 9-10, Sullivan County Fall Festival, Chainsaw carving, lumberjack competitions, entertainment, crafts, good food, SCCA Art Expo, 9 am-5 pm, Forksville Fairgrounds, Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce, $5.00, 570-482-4088, email www.sullivanpachamber.com (annually, 2nd weekend Oct.)
October 9-10, Sonestown Heritage Days, Arts, crafts, music, parade, 10:00 AM, Sonestown baseball field, off Rt. 220 (annually, 2nd weekend Oct.)
October 12, Sullivan County School Board meeting, 7:30 pm,high school auditorium, Laporte
October 12, County Commissioners' Meeting, 10 am, County Courthouse, Main St., Laporte, 570-946-5201. Open to public.
October 16, Sullivan County Council on the Arts Annual Members' Potluck Dinner, contra dancing, 6 pm., St. Basil's Hall, Dushore, 570-928-8927(annual event)
October 26, County Commissioners' Meeting, 10 am, County Courthouse, Main St., Laporte, 570-946-5201. Open to public.
October 26, Sullivan County School Board meeting, 7:30 pm,high school auditorium, Laporte
October 31, Halloween Parade, 5:30 pm, St. Basil's Hall, Dushore (annual event)
November 9, Sullivan County School Board meeting, 7:30 pm,high school auditorium, Laporte
November 9, County Commissioners' Meeting, 10 am, County Courthouse, Main St., Laporte, 570-946-5201. Open to public.
November 23, County Commissioners' Meeting, 10 am, County Courthouse, Main St., Laporte, 570-946-5201. Open to public.
November 23, Sullivan County School Board meeting, 7:30 pm,high school auditorium, Laporte
December 7, County Commissioners' Meeting, 10 am, County Courthouse, Main St., Laporte, 570-946-5201. Open to public.
December 11, Breakfast with Santa, 8 - 11 am, Pam's Restaurant, Main St., Dushore, $3 adults, children free (annual event)
December 11, Artisans Holiday Sale, 10 am - 4 pm, St. Basil's Hall, Dushore, 570-928-8202, SCCA (annual event)
December 12, Dushore Music Club Christmas Concert, 2 pm, St. Basils Hall, Dushore (annual event)
December 12, Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce Dinner, Outstanding Teacher and Student Awards, Business Person of the Year, 5 pm, 570-482-4088, email (annual event)
December 21, County Commissioners' Meeting, 10 am, County Courthouse, Main St., Laporte, 570-946-5201. Open to public.
December 21, Sullivan County School Board meeting, 7:30 pm,high school auditorium, Laporte