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Warriors on Wheels Stopped in Confluence on Memorial Day — and the Cyclery Was Ready

May 26, 2026 - popemaster

On Memorial Day, riders from Warrior Expeditions — a nonprofit that helps veterans heal through long-distance outdoor expeditions — passed through Confluence on the 3,700-mile Great American Rail Trail. They stopped at Confluence Cyclery, and Peggy, Scott, Rachel, and Brandon were glad to meet them.

Two Pittsburgh Singer-Songwriters Come to Confluence This Saturday

May 26, 2026 - Kris Mamula

Confluence Creative Arts Center features Pittsburgh singer-songwriters Deborah Brooks and Brian Junker on Saturday, May 30 - potluck at 6:30 p.m., concert at 7 p.m. Plus a morning singing workshop with Deborah from 9 to 10:30 a.m. $15. All levels welcome.

Koval Sub Sale at the American Legion Parking Lot — June 6 in Ursina

May 25, 2026 - popemaster

The United Community Church of God is holding its monthly Koval Sub Sale on Saturday, June 6, starting at 8 a.m. in the American Legion parking lot in Ursina. $10 each for a 16-inch sub. No pre-orders — first come, first served.

Mtn Watershed’s Weekly Swim Report: Ramcat Passes, Most Others Fail

May 21, 2026 - News & Views Staff

The Mountain Watershed Association's weekly bacteria testing shows Ramcat Beach passed at 35.0 MPN heading into Memorial Day Weekend, while most other regional sites failed. Here is the full local rundown.

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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