Youth Fishing Derby Heath Township invites you to their 43rd Annual Youth Fishing Derby here at Clear Creek State Park. Meet us at the beach to stock fish and enjoy some friendly fishing. Registration and stocking begin at 8:00 AM Fishing is from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Open to all kids 15 years of age and under. Fish stamping activity will be active throughout the event – provided by the park naturalist.fishing
STEM Saturdays at the Library Spark your child’s curiosity this season with STEM Saturdays! Hosted by the Rebecca M. Arthurs Memorial Library, these hands-on sessions are designed to engage young minds in the wonders of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Each month features a unique, interactive theme tailored for students in Grades K–6. Whether it's exploring the chemistry of candy or the secrets of the natural world, there’s something for every young explorer. Event Details When: The Second Saturday of the month Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Who: Kids in Grades K–6 Location: Rebecca M. Arthurs Memorial Library 2026 Schedule Date Theme February 14 Candy Science March 14 The Science of Color April 11 Rocks Really Rock! May 9 Seed Science
Plant Saturday For Kids Grade K-6 Plants dispense their seeds in varity of ways. One method we spot all the time is in the grocery store, by enclosing there seeds in fruits' use. Use math to collect data showing the seed productivity of different fruits (and of course give them a taste test to) Discover the different methods of seed dispersal,and learn to recognize them out inthe wild. Plus,take home a seed of your own to grow into something tasty!
One of Pennsylvania’s most anticipated motorsports events is gearing up for another high‑energy weekend as the Keystone Nationals return to the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Brookville on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Widely regarded as the ‘holy grail’ of demolition derby venues, the fairgrounds will once again welcome drivers from more than a dozen states for a full day of full‑size, compact, and limited‑weld competition. Fans can expect packed grandstands, intense matchups, and the unmistakable excitement that has made this event a regional favorite. The Jefferson County Fairgrounds, located at 1514 Route 28 in Brookville, will open the pit gate at 8:00 a.m., with grandstands opening at 11:00 a.m. Opening ceremonies begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by the first heats at 7:00 p.m. Event Highlights The evening features: Full‑size heats Compact heats Full‑size and compact consolation rounds Limited Weld Exhibition (One & Done) Feature events Driver inspection opens at 8:00 a.m. for all full‑size and compact competitors. Payouts Full‑Size Winner: $5,000 Compact Winner: $2,500 Limited Weld Exhibition: $2,000 to win Camping On‑site camping is available from May 15–17, with weekend rates of $30 per tent and $60 per camper. The Keystone Nationals continues to grow as a major regional motorsports attraction, offering fans an up‑close view of high‑intensity derby action along with food vendors and an on‑site beer tent. Tickets & More Information Tickets for the Keystone Nationals are available online. For ticket purchases, event updates, registration details, and additional announcements, visit the event’s official website or Facebook page.Demolation Derby
Please join us for a fun filled weekend of living history as we journey through various historical eras of the United States: French & Indian War, Colonial Period, Revolutionary War, and Civil War. Living historian and master story-teller Paul Stillman, historical interpreters Dave Clark and John King, Grammy nominated singer-song writer-storyteller, Ray Owen, with special guest appearances from President Abe Lincoln and Benjamin Franklin, as they take us through these noteworthy periods of American history through first person character portrayals, hands-on demonstrations, and song. Friday, May 22 from 800-900pm ‘An Evening with President Lincoln and the First Lady’ Please bring your chairs and blankets and meet at the Ridge Camp Park Amphitheater for an evening with Mr. & Mrs Lincoln, learning how they met before his tumultuous presidential career. Conducted by John King, lifetime member of Association of Lincoln Presenters, and 2013 look-alike contest winner at the Shriver House Museum in Gettysburg. Saturday, May 23 from 900-1030am ‘Lincoln’s Inaugural Trip to Washington’ Join President Abraham Lincoln and the First Lady as they reminisce about his trying cross country inaugural railroad trip across America to become the 16th President of the United States. Please bring your camp chairs and meet at the Log Cabin Inn Environmental Learning Classroom. Saturday, May 23 from 1130am-1230pm Paul Stillman and Dave Clark as ‘The North Meets South’ Come see the Civil War through a New York regimental line soldier and a rebel of the Army of Northern Virginia. Please bring your camp chairs and meet at the Log Cabin Inn Environmental Learning Classroom. Saturday, May 23 from 100-200pm M. Luthringer as a‘1750s French Marine’ We are looking for a few good men to learn how to march and fight for King Louis. Be prepared to make your mark. Two opposable teeth required. Vive le Roi!!! Please meet at the Log Cabin Inn Environmental Learning Classroom. Saturday, May 23 from 300-430pm Paul Stillman as a ‘Seneca Indian’ A Native American visits us from the past on his trip from New York as he travels south along the historic Olean Trail. Please bring your camp chairs and meet at the Log Cabin Inn Environmental Learning Classroom where he will be preparing for his trip. Saturday, May 23 from 800-900pm ‘An Evening with Ben Franklin’ by Paul Stillman One of the founding fathers of our country. Science, glass music, and philosophy are only part of Doctor Franklin’s life. Join the elderly statesman as he reminisces about his involvement in the French & Indian forts of the 1750’s. Please bring your chairs & blankets and meet at the Ridge Camp Park Amphitheater. Sunday, May 24 from 100-200pm Paul Stillman and Dave Clark as ‘Patriot Meets Loyalist: Friends No More!’ It was called a Revolutionary War, but it was also a civil war; family against family, friend against friend. Please bring your camp chairs and meet at the Log Cabin Inn Environmental Learning Classroom. Sunday, May 24 from 230-330pm Paul Stillman as a ‘Colonial Craftsman’ Learn how things were made during the early part of the 18 th century during a quill and bamboo pen fabrication workshop. Please bring your camp chairs at meet at the Log Cabin Inn Environmental Learning Classroom. Sunday, May 24 from 400-530pm ‘Colonial Life as a Child’ by the Noel Family Join the Noels as they discuss educational practices of Colonial America, the daily chores of children, and the games they played. You will have the opportunity to write with a quill pen, gather eggs and the day’s water supply, walk on stilts, play graces, trap ball, and dress up. Bring your kids and camp chairs to the Log Cabin Inn Environmental Learning Classroom for a Colonial education experience with your kids in mind. Sunday, May 24 from 800-930pm Ray Owen, GRAMMY nominated singer, songwriter, and storyteller, will be presenting 'Hats Off to America’ at the Ridge Camp Park Amphitheater. Take a musical journey through history with a crew of colorful characters wearing an array of period hats that step out of history and onto the stage. A spirited American odyssey that ventures from the steam engine to the search engine, the Buffalo chips to the microchips, engaging the past to enlighten our future. Don’t forget your chairs and blankets! More dates through May 24, 2026
Class Details Time: The session starts at 9:00 AM and typically runs for about six hours. Location: Heritage House is located at 4 Sylvania Street, Brookville, PA 15825. Cost: The basic in-person course is free of charge. Requirements: Age: Students must be at least 11 years old to enroll. Independent Study: You must read Chapters 1, 4, 5, and 9 of the "Today's Hunter and Trapper in Pennsylvania" manual before attending. Certification: You must attend the entire session and pass a multiple-choice/true-false exam with a score of 80% or higher to receive your certificate. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (.gov) +5 Registration Pre-registration is mandatory for all Pennsylvania Game Commission courses. You can register online through the Pennsylvania Game Commission's Hunter-Trapper Education
