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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

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2–21

Weekly Movement with Sara Conley: Gentle Yoga and Pilates/Barre

Wednesday, September 2 – Wednesday, October 21

6 to 7 p.m. | Confluence Creative Arts Center, 533 Williams Street, Confluence, PA | By donation

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21–31

Weekly: Silent Meditation with Judd Evans, Mondays

Monday, September 21 – Thursday, December 31

6 to 7 p.m. | Confluence Creative Arts Center, 533 Williams Street, Confluence, PA | By donation

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25–7

Crawford School of Terror in Connellsville

Friday, September 25 – Saturday, November 7

Fridays and Saturdays | Crawford School, 125 N. 7th Street, Connellsville, PA 15425

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2–31

Haunted Hollow Opens for Ten Nights in Rockwood

Friday, October 2 – Saturday, October 31

Fridays and Saturdays, box office 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. | 126 Woodland Road, Rockwood, PA 15557

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3–18

Autumnfest Runs Three Weekends at Seven Springs

Saturday, October 3 – Sunday, October 18

Saturdays and Sundays | Seven Springs Mountain Resort, 777 Waterwheel Drive, Seven Springs, PA 15622

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8–11

Sketchy Characters: Monthly Drawing Club

Thursday, October 8 – Thursday, February 11

6:30 to 8:30 p.m. | Confluence Creative Arts Center, 533 Williams Street | by donation

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9–11

Buckwheat Festival

Friday, October 9 – Sunday, October 11

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