Cook Forest Chainsaw Carvers’ Round-Up

Cook Forest Sawmill Center for the Arts 140 Theatre Lane, Cooksburg, PA, United States

Daily: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1st Auction on Saturday at 4 p.m. 2nd Auction on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Auction Registration begins at 3:00 p.m. Come see carvers in action as they create beautiful works of art from a simple log. Stay for the auctions to bid on and purchase some of these beautiful pieces! The Sawmill Craft Market will be open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CLICK HERE for the 2025 Chainsaw Carvers Letter CLICK HERE for the 2025 Vendor Registration Form

September Paint & Sip

Wilson's Woodshed 864 Route 36, Brookville, PA, United States

Wilson's Woodshed is hosting their monthly Paint and Sip!  Enjoy an evening of painting and wine while creating your own artwork! This Paint & Sip we will be painting a Halloween Sitter! Gather your friends and come for a relaxing night of painting and crafting! Whether you are an experienced painter or beginner, this event is fun for all! Cost: $50 (includes wooden sitter, painting supplies, 2 glasses of wine, and light refreshments) We will begin promptly at 6pm. Space is limited. Please RSVP by sending a DM or stop in at the store. If you sign up and are unable to attend, please let us know so we know how many pieces to have available and someone else can attend.

$50

Fluorescent Mushroom Foray

Cook Forest State Park 100 PA 36, Cooksburg, PA, United States

Join Western Pennsylvania Mushroom Club mycologists & identifiers at the Log Cabin Inn Environmental Learning Classroom for a moderate hike through the Forest Cathedral at night. We will use 365nm UV flashlights to light up the trail and search for fungi that glow in response to ultraviolet light. Expect to walk 1-2 miles, but participants can shorten the distance as needed. Participants should bring a headlamp, ideally with a red light, and wear sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing. Participants are encouraged to bring their own UV flashlight. Leaders will provide protective eyewear.

Bites for Books

Are you “hungry” for new ways to support the library? We can help with that. The Rebecca M Arthurs Memorial Library and Summerville Public Library will once again be holding our “Bites for Books” take out Dinner Fundraiser. Meals are provided by Shannon’s Catering and include your choice of either include your choice of either a stuffed chicken meal or lasagna. Dinners include salad, bread and a dessert. Tickets are only $10 each. You can pick up your meals at the RMAML from 3:30pm to 5:30pm on September 23rd. You can purchase your tickets from any of our board members, or at either the RMAML or the Summerville Public Library. The last day to purchase your tickets is September 15th.

Fire Tower/Seneca Point Historical Tour

Cook Forest State Park 100 PA 36, Cooksburg, PA, United States

Please bring your binoculars and meet at the Fire Tower Parking Lot for an historical interpretive tour of the Fire Tower and Seneca Point by DCNR Conservation Volunteer, Greg Burns. Learn about local logging history, observe Indian sign, and take a breathtaking view from the top of the Fire Tower. (1.5 hrs)

Friends of Cook Forest: Litter Pick-Up

Cook Forest State Park 100 PA 36, Cooksburg, PA, United States

Please meet the Friends of Cook Forest at the Park Office as we clean litter off of Forest Road from Rt. 36 to the Sawmill Theater. Depending on attendance we could clean other roads in the park as well. All supplies will be provided, please dress for the weather.