Brookville PA

2025 Duathlon, 5K & Community Walk

2025 Duathlon, 5K & Community Walk Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025Time: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PMLocation: Cook Forest State Park, Shelter 2, Leeper, PARegistration Deadline: July 17, 2025 Join us for a day of fitness and community spirit in support of Western PA CARES for Kids. This annual event offers: Duathlon: 3.1-mile run → 12-mile bike → 2-mile run 5K Race: 3.1 miles on a mix of trails and paved roads Community Walk: 2-mile walk for all ages All events are timed except the community walk. Participants who pre-register by June 16 will receive a free event t-shirt. Early Bird Registration (April 1 – May 21):All early registrants will be entered into a drawing for a $100 gift card. Regular Registration (May 22 – July 17):Secure your spot before the deadline. Race Day Registration (July 19):Begins at 8:00 AM. Note: T-shirt availability is not guaranteed for same-day registrants. Event Highlights: Free picnic lunch provided to all racers and spectators after the event Raffles and prizes including gift cards, theme park tickets, and more Grand prize drawing for participants raising $75 or more in donations How to Participate: Register online at the official registration page Fundraise by encouraging friends and family to sponsor your participation Prepare and join us on race day! Proceeds benefit Western PA CARES for Kids, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children affected by abuse.

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The Future of Deer Season: Exploring the Impact of House Bill 1659

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At the Brookville Area Chamber of Commerce, we strive to keep our members and community informed about legislation that could affect our economy, culture, and way of life. One such proposal currently in discussion is House Bill 1659, a bipartisan bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives that could change the way regular firearms deer season is scheduled across the state. Under current rules, the regular firearms deer season opens statewide on the Saturday after Thanksgiving—a change made by the PA Game Commission in 2019. Before that, the opener had traditionally been the Monday after Thanksgiving, with the intent to give hunters more time to prepare, travel, and enjoy time at camp. House Bill 1659 proposes a geographically split start to the season: The goal is to offer a compromise: honor tradition in the north, while maintaining expanded access for weekend hunters in the south. Possible Pros & Cons From the Hunter’s Perspective: Potential Benefits of Saturday Opener: Potential Concerns: From the Local Business Perspective: Potential Benefits of Saturday Opener: Potential Concerns: We Want to Hear From You! Do you own or work for a business affected by hunting season? Are you a hunter with strong feelings about the opener? We want to know: Please share your input! Your thoughts will help us better understand how this legislation could affect our area and assist in representing your voice in ongoing conversations.

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Tips for staying safe during the summer heat

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June 24, 2025 Author: Penn Highlands Healthcare The temperature outside is predicted to be extremely high this week throughout our region which can be dangerous. To help prepare you for hotter temperatures, here are three ways to stay safe this summer. Apply the right type of sunscreen To ensure adequate protection from the sun’s harmful rays, it is important to apply sunscreen that offers both UVA and UVB protection. This will protect your skin from the effects of ultraviolet-B (UVB) rays, such as sunburns and skin damage, as well as ultraviolet-A (UVA) rays that can increase the risk of skin cancer. “Look for sunscreens that contain zinc oxide or titanium dioxide as these ingredients block both types of rays, said John A. Holets, MD, a physician with Penn Highlands Family Medicine in Monongahela, Pa. Be sure to choose a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher too. And remember that just because a sunscreen has a higher SPF doesn’t mean higher protection. SPF protection does not increase proportionately with the SPF number. SPF 30 absorbs 97% of the sun’s rays, while SPF 50 absorbs just 1% more. Choose anything over 30 SPF, apply liberally and reapply every two hours.

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Brookville Chamber Hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Goodwill’s New Location

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Big things are happening in Brookville! Goodwill is on the move to a fresh new space at 144 Allegheny Boulevard in Brookville. This move brings a bright, welcoming space to better serve shoppers and support Goodwill’s mission right here in our hometown. Join us and celebrate Goodwill’s new location on Allegheny Boulevard across from Tractor Supply. To mark the occasion, the Brookville Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting an official ribbon cutting ceremony at noon during the festivties. Goodwill Industries Location: 144 Allegheny Boulevard, Brookville Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Time: 11am-1pm, Ribbon Cutting 12:00pm Come celebrate with us! The current Main Street store will officially close on Monday, May 20, and the new location opens its doors on Friday, May 24. We’re excited for what’s ahead — and we hope you’ll join us in June to celebrate their new location.

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Brookville BBQ Bash

Get ready for the event of the summer! The Brookville BBQ Bash is happening Saturday, August 23, 2025 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. Bring the whole family for a day filled with kids’ activities and games, a sizzling BBQ competition, live music, entertainment, raffles, and show off your ride at the Car Cruise-In! And the best part… It’s FREE to attend! Don’t miss out on the best BBQ in the area! Join us at the Brookville BBQ Bash on Saturday, August 23rd! You must be 21 with a valid photo ID to consume alcohol. For more information, visit BrookvilleBBQ.com or contact the Brookville Area Chamber of Commerce. See you there!

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