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The mightyYough and valley, circa 1930. View from what would become the Ranger HQ on top of the dam.

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Trails Group Plans Plaque to Honor Larry Walsh

May 13, 2026

Larry Walsh found Confluence the way he found most things worth keeping: by paying attention. A four-decade newspaperman for the Pittsburgh Press and the Post-Gazette, he came chasing stories about snow and rivers and stayed for the rest of his life. He and his partner Mary made their home here for nearly forty years, and Larry made the town his beat. The Great Allegheny Passage was his favorite part of his day. He rode it when the light was still soft and the trail belonged to deer and early risers,…

Learn to Quilt with Susan Wineke at the Creative Arts Center — May 17

May 12, 2026

Susan Wineke leads an Intro to Quilting class at the Confluence Creative Arts Center on Sunday, May 17, 2-5 p.m. Lucy Boston patchwork design. Templates and kits provided. $10.

Confluence Is the Gateway to One of the East Coast’s Largest Gravel Bike Networks

May 12, 2026

A new 60-plus route gravel and bikepacking network connecting 12 West Virginia mountain towns launches with a route that starts right in Confluence - 82.5 miles from the GAP trailhead at Outflow Campground to Parsons, WV, and into the Monongahela National Forest.

Confluence VFD Annual Chicken BBQ Returns May 23 — Get There Early

May 12, 2026

The Confluence Volunteer Fire Department holds its Annual Chicken BBQ on Saturday, May 23, starting at 11 a.m. at the Confluence Community Center. Meals served until sold out. A beloved spring tradition.

37.5 Miles of New Mountain Bike Trails Coming to Ohiopyle State Park

May 11, 2026

A $4 million, three-phase trail expansion will add 37.5 miles of purpose-built mountain bike singletrack to Ohiopyle State Park over the next three years - potentially making it one of the largest MTB trail systems in Pennsylvania. Phase one breaks ground in September 2026.

Hi-View Garden’s Greenhouse Opens May 20-23

May 10, 2026

Sara and Todd Wetzel's greenhouse opens May 20-23. Shop for fresh vegetables, herbs, and flowers before their Memorial Day sale! Stop by!

Free Summer Meals for Kids at the Confluence Community Center

May 8, 2026

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

May 8, 2026

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.

Upcoming Events

MAR

23–31

Silent Meditation – Mondays @ CCAC

Monday, March 23 – Thursday, December 31

6-7 PM | Confluence Creative Arts Center | Free

MAY

6–31

Weekly Movement: Gentle Yoga & Pilates/Barre

Wednesday, May 6 – Thursday, December 31

6-7pm | Confluence Creative Arts Center | donation-based , pay what you can!

AUG

21–29

Somerset County Fair

Friday, August 21 – Saturday, August 29

Aug 21-29; carnival midway Aug 24-29 | Somerset County Fairgrounds, 7842 Mt Davis Rd, Meyersdale, PA | $12 per person; $2 per car parking

AUG

Acoustic Music Thursday — Laura Rullo

Thursday, August 27

AUG

Art in the Park

Saturday, August 29

11 - 3 | Confluence Bandstand | by donation

AUG

Bike Ride into History

Sunday, August 30

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Rockwood Trailhead, Rockwood, PA

SEP

9–13

Farmers and Threshermens Jubilee

Wednesday, September 9 – Sunday, September 13

New Centerville Rural Volunteer Fire Company grounds, 3054 Kingwood Road, Rockwood, PA 15557 (Route 281, about 9 miles south of Somerset)

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