Come meet the artist: Eddie Spaghetti @ Tissue Farm
If you’ve ever wanted to experience the magic of hand‑carved woodblock prints up close, mark your calendar for this Saturday, May 9. Tissue Farm’s spring show featuring Eddie Spaghetti officially opens…
Somerset County Pivots to Loop System After North-South ATV Route Stalls
A tight cluster of municipalities in southern Somerset County could become home to expanded recreational use of all-terrain vehicles, which advocates say will draw new tourism dollars. Summit Township would…
Addison VFD Chicken BBQ — Sunday, May 17
The Addison Volunteer Fire Department fires up the grill for their annual Chicken BBQ on Sunday, May 17, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — or until sold out — at the Addison Firehall. Reservations accepted.
25th Annual National Pike Car Show Comes to Addison — Sunday, May 17
The 25th Annual National Pike Car Show rolls into Addison on Sunday, May 17, from 11:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Main Street at the Lutheran Church parking lot. Trophies, music by Johnny Be Good, Chicken BBQ by Addison VFD, history sites open to the public, and free vendor space.
Wetzel Farm Greenhouse Opens May 20-23
Sara and Todd Wetzel are opening their greenhouse May 20-23, with a Memorial Day sale to follow. Located off Route 281 between Confluence and Somerset, the Wetzels have been growing vegetables, herbs, flowers, and raising Coopworth sheep since 2002. Stop in and stock up.
Free Summer Meals for Kids at the Confluence Community Center
The Summer Youth Cafe returns to the Confluence Community Center this summer, offering free Grab & Go meals for youth 18 and under every Monday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to noon, June 11 through August 13. No cost, no sign-up required. Volunteers also needed.
A Night of History in Addison – Author Brady Crytzer Unveils New Book May 16
Award-winning historian Brady Crytzer comes to Addison on May 16 at 6:30 p.m. to unveil his new book on the National Road and George Washington. The Petersburg Tollhouse and History House will be open starting at 4:30 p.m.
Confluence Foodmart closes for good
It looks like Confluence is losing its local independent grocery store with the recent closing of the Confluence Foodmart on Williams Street. News & Views founder Larry Walsh reported earlier…
Trailhead Brewing’s Morel Mushroom Contest
Trailhead Brewing is running a Morel Mushroom Contest through May 17 — think yours is the best? Bring it in. $100 cash prize. Winner announced May 18. Bob Metzger is proving once again that he's a real fun-gi.
Confluence Cyclery Welcomes Brandon | A New Wrench Worth Knowing
Confluence Cyclery has found their new bike mechanic — and by the sound of it, the job found exactly the right person. Meet Brandon, a veteran of the biking industry in Pennsylvania, Vermont, and Colorado.
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Wetzel Farm Greenhouse Opens May 20-23
Sara and Todd Wetzel are opening their greenhouse May 20-23, with a Memorial Day sale to follow. Located off Route 281 between Confluence and Somerset, the Wetzels have been growing vegetables, herbs, flowers, and raising Coopworth sheep since 2002. Stop in and stock up.
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