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

Books & Bakes: Meet Author Kelly Stormer

Honey's Cakes 365 Main Street, Brookville, PA, United States

Enjoy a cozy afternoon of stories and sweets at Honey’s Cakes during the new Books & Bakes series! Local author Kelly Stormer will be signing copies of her debut novel, The Way Home—a heartfelt story of a soldier haunted by war and the girl who never stopped believing. In celebration, Honey’s Cakes will be featuring lemon bars and sweet tea, inspired by the book itself. This monthly series is designed to connect the community with local authors in an inviting setting filled with good books and delicious treats. Don’t miss the chance to meet Kelly, hear about her writing journey, and pick up a signed copy of The Way Home. 📖 The Way Home is also available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle editions.

Fitness in the Park

Historic Brookville Town Square 236 Main Street, Brookville, Pennsylvania, United States

Drip Coffeehouse & Kitchen is sponsoring a Fitness in the Park event (across from Drip)! On August 30th and September 13, we will have classes taught by Morgan Cook (Thrush), Teresa Stout, Mary Ann Powell, Leigh Reitz, and Amy Young! No sign up necessary, just show up with mats, weights, towel, water & energy! Extra weights and mats will be provided if needed. Hope to see you there!

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.