Visitor Center Hours
04/05/2008 - 05/23/2008
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Seven Points Visitor Center
Seven Points Recreation Area, Hesston
The Visitor Center will be staffed
Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Sat 10am-4pm
Sun 10am-2pm
Beginning Memorial Day weekend the Visitor Center will be open 9am-5pm Monday -Friday.
Please note that the ACOE Ranger office is staffed with different hours (annual launching passes etc)
http://www.raystown.orgMothers Day Weekend Roadtrip
05/09/2008 - 05/11/2008
10am-5pm
Central PA
Throughout the 10 County Region
This Mother's Day consider taking Mom on a road trip to view some local art! Explore the countryside, shops, and small towns along Route 45. May of the "Art Thrives on 45" participating artists will have their studios open for you to view and buy local art. More information will be posted on ArtThriveson45.org as the event approaches
http://www.ArtThriveson45.orgMothers Day Brunch
05/11/2008
11am-3pm
Lake Raystown Resort Lodge & Conference Center
Reservations suggested. Phone 814-658-3500 ext 162
http://www.raystownresort.comMemorial Day Weekend
05/23/2008 - 05/26/2008
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Lake Raystown Resort Lodge & Conference Center
Celebrate the weekend with Lake Raystown Resort.
Fireworks display Sunday May 25
http://www.raystownresort.comFolk College
05/23/2008 - 05/25/2008
all day
Huntingdon County Fair Grounds
Juniata College Campus
The Huntingdon County Arts Council hosts a weekend of folks music classes and concert at Juniata. College and a concert and dance on the Huntingdon County Fair Grounds.
http://www.simplegiftsmusic.com/folkcollegeAltoona Curve Baseball
05/23/2008 - 05/26/2008
*see below
Blair Field
Memorial Day weekend matchups Thursday through Monday with Trenton Thunder (New York Yankees affiliate)
See website for game times
http://www.altoonacurve.com/store/Altoona Curve Baseball
06/03/2008 - 06/08/2008
*see below
Blair Field
Everybody's hometown team since 1999
Tues, Wed, Thurs games against New Britain Rock Cats (Minnesota Twins)
Fri, Sat, Sun games against Connecticut Defenders (San Francisco Giants)
See website for game times and specials!
http://www.altoonacurve.com/store/Live Saturday Night Cruises
06/07/2008 - 06/28/2008
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Lake Raystown Resort Lodge & Conference Center
Entriken
Featuring Live Entertainment on the Proud Mary by various artists and regional bands. Continues through August 30, 2008.
http://www.raystownresort.comKids Cave Kamp Grades 7, 8, 9
06/09/2008 - 06/12/2008
9am-12pm each day
Lincoln Caverns
Route 22 West of Huntingdon
Creative activities, crafts, learning, fun and friendship! Learn about caves, bats, rocks, and fossils. Cavern tour, panning for gems, snacks, t-shirts, kamp photos, etc included. Pre-registration required. GRADES 7,8,9
http://www.lincolncaverns.com/A Summer Halloween Weekend
06/13/2008 - 06/14/2008
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Lake Raystown Resort Lodge & Conference Center
Entriken
A fright-filled weekend full of fun for all your little ghosts and goblins!
http://www.raystownresort.comJuniata River Sojourn
06/13/2008 - 06/18/2008
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start near Bedford
finish around Saxton
The Juniata River Sojourn is an annual, multi-day canoe and kayak trip on the Juniata River. Why hold a sojourn? To promote river stewardship and local natural resource awareness! Attendees participate in a variety of daily and nightly programs ranging from presentations on local history, watershed science, art, and culture, to campfire sing-a-longs, folk music performances, and dancing.
The Sojourn not only offes a great week of paddling but also presents a chance to celebrate our river communities! Even if you are not an experienced paddler, but want to join in on the fun, you can attend the daily and nightly programs which are all open to the public.
To get the full and real impression of the JCWP annual 53 mile sojourn contact Thomas Komir at (814) 506-1190 or email at tkomir@jcwp.org
http://www.jcwp.orgLakemont Park Altoona Mirror Day
06/14/2008
* all day
Lakemont Park
Altoona
All day ride and slide passes are free compliments of The Altoona Mirror!
http://www.lakemontparkfun.comFathers Day at Lakemont Park
06/15/2008
* all day
Lakemont Park
Altoona
Dads rideand slide free all day!
http://www.lakemontparkfun.comFathers Day Buffet
06/15/2008
11am-3pm
Lake Raystown Resort Lodge & Conference Center
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Reservations suggested phone 814-648-3500 ext 162
http://www.raystownresort.comKids Cave Kamp Grades 3, 4, 5, 6
06/16/2008 - 06/19/2008
9am-12pm each day
Lincoln Caverns
Route 22 West of Huntingdon
Creative activities, crafts, learning, fun and friendship! Learn about caves, bats, rocks, and fossils. Cavern tour, panning for gems, snacks, t-shirts, kamp photos, etc included. Pre-registration required. GRADES 3, 4, 5, 6
http://www.lincolncaverns.com/Altoona Curve Baseball
06/17/2008 - 06/22/2008
*check website for game times
Blair Field
Everybody's Hometown Team since 1999!!
Tues, Wed, Thurs games against Reading Phillies (Philadelphia Phillies)
Fri, Sat, Sun game matchups with Bowie Baysox (Baltimore Orioles)
http://www.altoonacurve.com/store/2nd Annual Golf Tournament
06/18/2008 - 06/28/2008
11am registration
Huntingdon Country Club
Huntingdon
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http://www.huntingdonchamber.com/chamber%20events.It Runs in the Family
06/19/2008 - 06/29/2008
evenings and matinees: call for available seating
McConnellstown Playhouse
McConnellstown, PA
“If you’re going to tell a lie, tell a whopper!” yells Dr. Mortimore as events begin to spin deliriously out of control in a London hospital three days before Christmas. Dr. Mortimore is to address fellow neurologists who have come from all over the globe to hear him speak. His talk will likely earn him a knighthood. As he struggles to write his speech, a nurse he worked with 19 years ago arrives with a shocking surprise. Mistaken identities, double entendres, puns and cross-dressing promise to make this fantastically funny British farce, by the author of “Run For Your Wife” and “Caught In The Net”, another summer hit.
June 29, 20, 21, 22 and 26, 27, 28, 29.
http://littletheater.com/wordpress/?page_id=5Creation Festival
06/23/2008 - 06/28/2008
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Agape Farm
Shirleysburg
The largest Christian music festival in beautiful, rural central PA presents Christian artists in a variety of venues.
http://www.creationfest.comKids Cave Kamp Grades 1, 2, 3, 4
06/23/2008 - 06/26/2008
9am-12pm each day
Lincoln Caverns
Route 22 West of Huntingdon
Creative activities, crafts, learning, fun and friendship! Learn about caves, bats, rocks, and fossils. Cavern tour, panning for gems, snacks, t-shirts, kamp photos, etc included. Pre-registration required. GRADES 1, 2, 3, 4
http://www.lincolncaverns.com/July 4th Weekend
06/27/2008 - 06/30/2008
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Lake Raystown Resort Lodge & Conference Center
Entriken
Celebrate Independence Day weekend with Lake Raystown Resort.
Independence Day Fireworks Sunday June 29.
http://www.raystownresort.comDiscovery Days at Lincoln Caverns
06/28/2008 - 06/29/2008
9am-5pm
Lincoln Caverns
Route 22 West of Huntingdon
Celebrate 78 Years of discovery at Lincoln Caverns. Only-once-a-year Special historic tours, workshops, children's activities and fun for the whole family. At special price too! NO reservatio necessary
http://www.lincolncaverns.com/Altoona Curve Baseball
06/30/2008 - 07/07/2008
* see website for game times
Blair Field
Everybody's Hometown Team since 1999 !!
Celebrate 4th of July week with The Curve!
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs games with Binghamton Met (New York Mets)
Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon matchups with Harrisburg Senators(Washington Nationals)
http://www.altoonacurve.com/store/Classic Car Cruise
07/03/2008
evening
Downtown Huntingdon
A collection of antique cars parades through downtown Huntingdon as part of the Fourth of July celebration. Sponsored by the Classy Chassis Car Club.
Live Saturday Night Cruises
07/05/2008 - 07/26/2008
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Lake Raystown Resort Lodge & Conference Center
Entriken
Featuring LIVE entertainment on the Proud Mary by various artists and regional bands. Continues through August 30
http://www.raystownresort.comWing-Off at Lakemont Park
07/10/2008 - 07/31/2008
Thursday evenings
Lakemont Park
Altoona
Each Thursday night from 5pm until 9pm area resaurants compete to see who has the best "hot wings" around! Plus, enjoy delicious food, ice-cold beverages, live music, and lots of fun!
This even runs every Thursday through August 14
http://www.lakemontparkfun.comAltoona Curve Baseball
07/17/2008 - 07/24/2008
*see website for game times
Blair Field
Everybody's Hometown Team since 1999!
Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun against Harrisburg Senators (Washington Nationals)
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs games against Akron Aeros(Cleveland Indians)
http://www.altoonacurve.com/store/Aloha Weekend
07/18/2008 - 07/19/2008
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Lake Raystown Resort Lodge & Conference Center
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Come and Hula the weekend away! Dont' forget your grass skirt!
http://www.raystownresort.comCritter Night
07/19/2008
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Amphitheatre
Seven Points Recreation Area, Hesston
Smokey Bear, McGruff the Crime Dog and other "critters" come to Raystown to visit the kids - and adults!
Shade Gap Picnic
07/22/2008 - 08/08/2008
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Harper's Memorial Park
Rt 641 Shade Gap
A real community festival with roots in post Civil War. The picnic offers rides, concessions, entertainment and food stands sponsored by local organizations.
State College Spikes: Huntingdon County Night
07/25/2008
first pitch at 7:05
Medlar Field at Lubrano Park
University Park, PA
Get your hands on the hottest tickets in town with this special offer for Huntingdon County Residents!
Opportunites for the game are:
A) Game Ticket
B) Game Ticket, Hot dog, Soda & Chips
C) Business Package: 50 tickets and an info table.
for more information contact Brian Murphy
814-272-1711 ext 323
Huntingdon Co. Chamber
814-643-1110.
http://www.statecollegespikes.comAnnual Antique Truck and Machinery Show
07/26/2008 - 07/27/2008
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Lakemont Park
Altoona
The Keystone Chapter of the Antique Truck Club of America will present it's Anuual Display of antique trucks and machinery
http://www.lakemontparkfun.comMurder at Green Meadows
07/31/2008 - 08/10/2008
evenings and matinees: call for available seating
McConnellstown Playhouse
McConnellstown, PA
a mystery play
by Douglas Post
July 31 August 1 2 3 and 7 8 9 10
Thomas Devereaux, a successful architect and local contractor, and his beautiful wife Joan, have just moved into their dream house in the quiet suburban town of Green Meadows when they are visited by their new neighbors, Carolyn and Jeff Symons. A friendship develops quickly between the two couples. But underneath the cool, middle-American exterior, something is truly rotten. What follows is a diabolical plot that continues to thicken through the final showdown between a murderer and an aggrieved widow.
http://littletheater.com/wordpress/?page_id=5Altoona Curve Baseball
08/01/2008 - 08/06/2008
*see website for game times
Blair Field
Everybody's Hometown Team since 1999!
Weekend games with Bowie Baysox(Baltimore Orioles)
Mon, Tues, Wednesday matchups with Akron Aeros(Cleveland Indians)
http://www.altoonacurve.com/store/50s and 60s Old TIme Rock n Roll Weekend
08/01/2008 - 08/02/2008
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Lake Raystown Resort Lodge & Conference Center
Entriken
A weekend of Poodle Skirts, saddle shoes, and old fashioned milkshakes!
http://www.raystownresort.comAnnual Classic Car Show
08/02/2008
1-5pm
Lake Raystown Resort Lodge & Conference Center
Marina Tent
Come see a collection of classic cars to go with the resorts 50s and 60s weekend!
http://www.raystownresort.comGreenwood Furnace Old Home Days
08/02/2008 - 08/03/2008
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Greenwood Furnace State Park
Rt 305
Living history, guided walks, music, and craft demonstrations in addition to the recreation that the park offers.
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.usHuntingdon County Fair
08/03/2008 - 08/09/2008
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Huntingdon County Fair Grounds
Fairgrounds Rd Huntingdon
Huntingdon County's 188th annual county fair includes one of Pennsylvania's premier agricultural exhibits, as well as food, rides, sideshows, grandstand events, exhibits, entertainment, antique farm equipment display and The Farm Museum.
http;//www.huntingdoncountyfair.comAnnual Auto Meet
08/08/2008 - 08/10/2008
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Swigart Auto Museum
Rt 22 East of Huntingdon
Antique cars on display on the lawn of the museum.
http://www.swigartmuseum.comAll American Christmas in August
08/08/2008 - 08/09/2008
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Lake Raystown Resort Lodge & Conference Center
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All of the Yule Tide Traditions- Minus the cold and snow!
http://www.raystownresort.comJohn Denver Tribute Night
08/09/2008
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Amphitheatre
Seven Points Recreation Area, Hesston
There's no better setting than Raystown to enjoy live performances of John Dever's music.
Annual Kruisin Weekend
08/15/2008 - 08/17/2008
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Lakemont Park
Altoona
Over 400 Custom street rods and classic cars will be on display throughout the park all weekend, plus terrific live oldies music! Sponsored by The Altoona Mirror.
http://www.lakemontparkfun.comAltoona Curve Baseball
08/19/2008 - 08/24/2008
*see website for game times
Blair Field
Everybody's Hometown Team since 1999!
Reaching the end of a ball season with games Tues, Wed, Thurs against Portland Sea Dogs (Boston Red Sox)
Fri, Sat, Sun playing New Hampshire Fisher Cats(Toronto Blue Jays)
http://www.altoonacurve.com/store/Singin on the Rails
08/23/2008
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Amphitheatre
Seven Points Recreation Area, Hesston
Learn about the rich railroad history in the Raystown Region while enjoying traditional folk favorites.
http://www.raystown.nab.usace.army.milLabor Day Weekend
08/29/2008 - 09/01/2008
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Lake Raystown Resort Lodge & Conference Center
Entriken
Celebrate Labor Day weekend with Raystown Resort!
Fireworks Display Sunday August 31
http://www.raystownresort.comAltoona Curve Baseball
08/29/2008 - 09/01/2008
*see website for game times
Blair Field
Everybody's Hometown Team since 1999!
Final games of the 2008 Season Lineup!
Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon games against Reading Phillies(Philadelphia Phillies). Make sure to see website for times!
http://www.altoonacurve.com/store/Lenape Pow Wow
09/01/2008
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Blair Field
Huntingdon
A homecoming celebration of the Lenape people near Stone Creek with opportunities to participate in, learn about, and observe Native American customs and rituals. Sponsored by Standing Stone Village. Date is TBA. Stay tuned
http://www.standingstonevillage.orgFall Foliage Cruises aboard the Proud Mary
09/02/2008 - 10/26/2008
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Lake Raystown Resort Lodge & Conference Center
Entriken
See 2008 Rates and Schedules for times and prices!
http://www.raystownresort.comAltoona First Festival
09/05/2008 - 09/07/2008
*all day
Lakemont Park
Altoona
Arts and crafts vendors display their wares throughout the weekend. Attractions include an ethnic food village and entertainment.
http://www.lakemontparkfun.comGreenwood Furnace Folk Gathering
09/12/2008 - 09/14/2008
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Greenwood Furnace State Park
Rt 305
The Huntingdon County Arts Council hosts an annual celebration of Pennsylvania Folk Music, concerts, a contra-dance, and Hymn Sing at the park.
http://www.simplegiftsmusic.com/folkcollegeDancing at Lughnasa
09/25/2008 - 10/05/2008
evenings and matinees: call for available seating
McConnellstown Playhouse
McConnellstown, PA
a drama
by Brian Friel
September 25 26 27 28 and October 2 3 4 5
The story is set in Donegal, Ireland, in 1936, just before WW II choked the world. It simply relates the life of a family of five single sisters and the love child of one of them. The action is spare, centering on the visit of their brother home from missionary work in Uganda unalterably changed from the experience, on the loss of job by the bread-winning eldest sister, and the return for the summer of the errant father of the love child, and other daily challenges. The stresses and strains these small events exert on the sisters is eventually climaxed with the dance festival that marks the Feast of Lughnasa (a persistent pagan celebration that challenges the very Catholic foundation of the Irish community). This is a searching, soaring play.
http://littletheater.com/wordpress/?page_id=5Heritage Fair at Camp Blue Diamond
09/27/2008
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Diamond Valley
near Petersburg
Traditional craft, food, and entertainment sponsored by the Middle District Church of the Brethren.
National Hunting and Fishing Day
09/27/2008
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Congress formalized National Hunting and Fishing Day in 1971 as a way to recognize hunters, anglers, and conservation. Every US President from Richard M. Nixon through George W. Bush as well as congressmen, governors and mayors across the country, has proclaimed their support. It's one of the most effective grassroots campaigns ever undertaken to promote traditional outdoor sports.
http://www.nhfday.org/Canal Era Days
10/04/2008
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Mount Union
Historical Society Grounds
Traditional crafts, demonstrations, exhibits, food, performances, and activities for young and old.
East Broad Top Fall Spectacular
10/10/2008 - 10/12/2008
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Rockhill/Orbisonia
Ride behind steam on this authentic historic railroad, tour the roundhouse, take a trolley ride or explore the trolley museum.
http://www.rockhilltrolley.orgBroad Top Coal Miners Heritage Days
10/10/2008 - 10/12/2008
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Robertsdale
Displays, presentations, walking tours, and special activities about coal mining and railroading on the Broad Top Coal Field, as well as the Reality Theatre and a new museum in the Robertsdale United Methodist Church.
25th Annual Ghosts and Goblins Haunted Cave and Trail
10/10/2008 - 11/01/2008
Friday 6-8pm, Sat 11am-10pm
Lincoln Caverns
Route 22 West of Huntingdon
Celebrate 25 SPOOKTACULAR years! Friday and Saturday evening tours include haunted cave and haunted trail. Saturday daylight tours include haunted cave and natural cave.
http://www.lincolncaverns.com/Apple Butter Festival
10/11/2008 - 10/12/2008
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Shirleysburg
1 block west of Rt 522
The Fort Shirley Heritage Society invites you to help make apple butter the old-fashioned way, peeling apples with traditional apple-coring and apple-peeling tools and cooking it in copper kettles over open fires.
Hartslog Day
10/11/2008
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Downtown Alexandria
Rt 22 & 305
This well-known fall festical has a full schedule of entertainment, hand-made arts, crafts, and food. The Hartslog Heritage Museum is open to visitors. Sponsored by the Hartslog Heritage Society.
Fall Foliage Weeks at Lake Raystown Resort
10/13/2008 - 10/26/2008
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Lake Raystown Resort Lodge & Conference Center
Entriken
Half-price Campsites at Lake Raystown Resort in Entriken, PA. Call for details!
http://www.raystownresort.comA Christmas Story
11/14/2008 - 11/30/2008
evening
McConnellstown Playhouse
McConnellstown, PA
adapted By Philip Grecian
from the stories of Jean Shepherd
November 14 15 16 and 20 21 22 and 28 29 30
Humorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the Midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his seemingly impossible dream of getting a genuine Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, his teacher and even Santa Claus himself, the official one at Goldblatt’s Department Store. The consistent response: “You’ll shoot your eye out.” All the elements from the beloved motion picture are here, including the family’s temperamental exploding furnace; Scut Farkas, the school bully; the tongue stick to a cold lamppost; the Little Orphan Annie decoder pin; Ralphie’s father winning a lamp shaped like a woman’s leg in a net stocking; Ralphie’s fantasy scenarios and more. Like the movie, “A Christmas Story” has become a theatrical holiday perennial.
http://littletheater.com/wordpress/?page_id=5Christmas in Our Home Town
11/28/2008 - 11/30/2008
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Orbisonia
A weekend of festivities in Orbisonia, including mini-concerts, a musical play in a log cabin, and Christmas Tree Tours.
Craft Bazaar
12/04/2008 - 12/06/2008
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Huntingdon Community Center
Christmas shopping, with hand-made crafts, gifts and food.
Festival of Trees
12/05/2008 - 12/07/2008
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Huntingdon
County Library, Exhibit Gallery, and McMurtrie House 4th St
Three historic buildings are decorated with themed Christmas trees, garlands, and other decorations. See the glory of a Victorian Christmas.
Festival of Trees and Wreaths
12/06/2008 - 12/08/2008
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Presbyterian Church
Mount Union
Seasonal decorations and music usher in the holidays. Sponsored by the Mt. Union Historical Society.
Festival of Song
12/06/2008
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Huntingdon Presbyterian Church
Huntingdon
An evening of holiday music in a Christmas setting sponsored by the Forum of Churches