Shattered Silence: Stories of Survival and Strength

Heritage House Center 34 Mabon St, Brookville

Join PASSAGES Inc. for a powerful evening of storytelling and awareness at Shattered Silence: Stories of Survival and Strength. This free event will feature local volunteers reading monologues inspired by real stories of individuals impacted by sexual violence. Through these voices, the community is invited to honor the courage of survivors, raise awareness, and break the silence surrounding this critical issue. Donations will be accepted to support the ongoing work of PASSAGES Inc.

Free

Bluegrass Concert

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

Join the Friends of Cook Forest for a Bluegrass Concert featuring the Keister Family Band. Saturday,August16, 7-9pm at the Verna Leith Sawmill Theatre,170 Sawmill Lane, Cooksburg,pa.                                             Doors open at 6pm. Tickets:$15, available on the sSawmill's website or at the door. Proceeds benefit the Ridge Camp Playground Replacement Fundraiser. Refreshments available.

RECYCLE

Do you need recycling and disposal options for televisions, electronics and household hazardous waste? The 2025 collection dates are May 3 and August 23, 2025 for Jefferson County, PA residents. Registration is required. If you have questions, call the JCSWA at 814-328-5361.

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