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Trivia Question❓Which Cambria County landmark is recognized as the first railroad tunnel in the United States? Answer at the bottom of the newsletter |
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Mid’s Candy • Ebensburg |
Make a local gift a little sweeter with Mid’s Candy, crafting handmade chocolates in Ebensburg since 1988. Explore assorted chocolates, truffles and custom mixes at 3135 New Germany Road, Ebensburg. Browse the current selection or call (814) 472-6546 to confirm shop hours and availability before visiting. |
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Johnstown Symphony opens Season 98 with Halloween @ the Symphony on October 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center.
Hear music from Harry Potter, Mussorgsky and Anna Clyne, plus David Kaplan in Brahms’s Piano Concerto No. 1. Costumes are encouraged.
Pick Your Price seats start at $10 in Section D; students 18 and under are listed at $12. Check tickets and seating directly with the orchestra. |
Vale Wood Farms in Loretto brings pumpkin-patch fun to a working local dairy this October.
The tourism calendar lists October 17–18 hours of 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and $7 admission, with games, a corn maze, farm animals and photo opportunities.
Check the farm’s latest updates before visiting 517 Vale Wood Road. Guided educational tours require advance arrangements and are separate from a casual outing. |
Cambria County Backpack Project helps local children take weekend food home when school meals pause.
Neighbors can register for packing sessions in Johnstown or Ebensburg, organize a guided food collection or support the project through its official giving links.
Call (814) 317-9814 before dropping off donations. Families seeking help can start with their school guidance counselor or the project’s application page. |
Cambria County Arts Give Day launches October 20 with a 24-hour online opportunity to support local arts and heritage organizations.
The symphony reports 19 participants and matching support capped at $4,500 per organization. Review current terms before assuming a gift will be doubled.
Explore the official directory, choose a local organization you value and mark October 20 on your calendar. |
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Flood City Café • Johnstown |
Make your next downtown coffee or lunch stop a local one at Flood City Café, 137 Clinton Street, Johnstown. The small business serves coffee and espresso, house-made baked goods, breakfast and lunch in a welcoming place to gather. Posted hours are Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–2 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Check current details or call (814) 254-4005 before your visit. |
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New on Cambria Buzz: Directory, Hot Spots & Events |
Looking for a plumber, tonight's food truck, or something to do this weekend? It's now all in one place at cambriabuzz.com. Browse the local Directory, see which Hot Spots are out and about, and check the Events calendar. Own a business, run a food truck, or organizing an event? Getting listed is free, takes just a name and email to start, and every listing is reviewed by a real person. Directory - Hot Spots - Events Want premium placement? Upgrades start at about $1 a day. Advertise Know someone who should be listed? Forward this to them. It's the best way to help a local business get found. |
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Family-Friendly Events • October 14–20, 2026 Two free activities, followed by two paid outings. Confirm organizer updates before heading out. |
Little Critters – Wild Seeds |
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Children ages 3–7 can discover how seeds travel, take a nature walk, make a craft and hear a story. Bring an accompanying adult and check park updates before leaving. |
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CREATE Public Art Community Paint Session |
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Help the CREATE team paint a new Cambria City mural. No painting experience is needed; register through Bottle Works and ask about age suitability before bringing younger children. |
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Vale Wood Farms Pumpkin Patch |
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Enjoy games, a corn maze, farm animals and autumn photo opportunities at a working local dairy. Check the farm’s current updates for weather changes and any extra purchases. |
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Halloween @ the Symphony |
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Hear Harry Potter music and dramatic orchestral favorites, with pianist David Kaplan in Brahms’s Piano Concerto No. 1. Costumes are encouraged; an evening-length concert is best suited to listeners comfortable with a late finish. |
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Know a new Cambria County business? Help us welcome new neighbors! If a small business has opened recently or plans to open soon, send its name, location, opening date and website to thecambriabuzz@gmail.com. We’ll verify the details before sharing it. |
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Farm fun in Loretto. Vale Wood’s pumpkin patch gives families an October 17–18 option with games, animals and a corn maze. Confirm current hours and admission, then leave time to explore the farm setting together. Details.
Nature discovery near Patton. Prince Gallitzin State Park’s free Wild Seeds program starts at 10 a.m. October 15 for ages 3–7. A walk, craft and story turn the changing season into a small outdoor adventure. Details.
A community mural takes shape. Bottle Works invites neighbors to a free October 16 paint session. No experience is required; sign up for a time and help add a new creative landmark to Cambria City. Details.
Johnstown’s concert season opens. The symphony’s October 17 Halloween program mixes familiar movie music with orchestral drama. Compare the official seating options, bring a friend and make a local night out part of your fall plans. Details.
Ebensburg looks ahead to Halloween. The borough lists its Halloween Parade and Trick-or-Treat for October 31, with the parade beginning at 1 p.m. Mark the date now and check the official event details while planning costumes and family visits. Details. |
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📣 Local Shout-outs
Cheers to Colleen Albright and the Allied Artists of Johnstown, whose exhibitions are featured at Bottle Works through November 14. The October 15 gallery reception, 6–8 p.m., offers a chance to meet artists and celebrate local creativity; a $5 donation is suggested. Reception details.
🦸 Local Heroes
The Cambria County Backpack Project’s packing volunteers keep practical help moving toward local children. With opportunities in Johnstown and Ebensburg, neighbors can support a countywide effort one organized session at a time; review the current sign-up links before arriving. Find a packing opportunity.
💛 Local Causes
Help CREATE Public Art bring a new mural to Cambria City’s Public Works building. Bottle Works has announced community painting sessions, including October 16 from 2–6:30 p.m.; register ahead and ask about suitability for younger children. Paint-session information.
🤝 Fundraisers
Arts Give Day on October 20 offers 24 hours to support participating Cambria County arts and cultural organizations. Choose a recipient in the official directory and review the current matching limits before making a gift. Explore participating organizations.
🙌 Volunteer Opportunities
The Cambria County Conservation & Recreation Authority welcomes groups interested in trail cleanup and maintenance. Call (814) 472-2110 or use its volunteer page to arrange a work day; gloves, vests and trash bags are provided for cleanup volunteers. Arrange a volunteer day. |
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If you apply to adopt, please let the Humane Society know that you saw the listing in The Cambria Buzz Newsletter! |
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💡 Answer to Trivia Question: Staple Bend Tunnel near Mineral Point. It opened with the Allegheny Portage Railroad in 1834. |
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Warmly, Charles Sisk Editor |