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* Top Stories: Chef Auction raises $36,000 for students |
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Trivia QuestionâWhich planet takes about 243 Earth days to complete one rotation on its axis, but only about 225 Earth days to orbit the Sunâmeaning its full rotation takes longer than its year? Answer at the bottom of the newsletter |
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Scott & Cindyâs Quilting Studio |
Have a quilt top waiting for its finishing touchesâor favorite T-shirts you would love to turn into a keepsake? Scott & Cindyâs Quilting Studio offers longarm quilting, T-shirt and memory quilts, plus a fabric room in the Ebensburg countryside.
Formerly Creative Fabrics and Quilts Shop, the business now operates from a home studio. Visits are by appointment only, so call or text before heading over to discuss your project or arrange a look at the fabrics.
Photo: Scott & Cindyâs Quilting Studio, via its official website. |
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Johnstownâs food community has helped turn a fundraising dinner into support for local students. The Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Foundation announced October 21 that its annual Chef Auction raised $36,000 for the Supporting Scholars Fund and future culinary arts scholarships. Held at the Frank J. Pasquerilla Conference Center, it was the Foundationâs fourth year hosting the event; those auctions have raised more than $185,000 since 2023. College fundraiser report.
Twelve culinary students worked alongside instructor John Dusack, Greater Johnstown High School students in the collegeâs partnership program and two Culinary Arts alumni to prepare reception and dinner food. The experience gave learners a practical setting to demonstrate their skills and meet people working in the food industry. Foundation director Carole VanMeter emphasized the value of those relationships for future internships and careers. Student support and scholarships.
The Supporting Scholars Fund includes Destination Graduation, Emerging Leader and Presidential scholarships. Students should check each awardâs requirements rather than assume eligibility. Families can explore the collegeâs scholarship resources, while neighbors interested in helping can review Foundation giving options. The dinner has ended, but the result is a useful reminder of what local collaboration can support: educational access, practical training and the next step toward a studentâs career. Check current details before making plans. Center for Culinary Excellence. |
Bottle Works is inviting neighbors to help create a new mural for the Public Works building in Cambria City. Its CREATE Public Art team has organized free community painting sessions, and the public invitation says no prior painting experience is required. Support is identified from Pennsylvania Creative Industries and the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies, with residents contributing hands-on effort to the project. Bottle Works event details and registration.
The organizerâs Special Events page links to the public painting sign-up. Visit Johnstown lists individual sessions, including November 21 from 10:30 a.m.â3 p.m., which is an advance planning opportunity beyond the October 28âNovember 3 issue week. Earlier October sessions are past dates. Check current availability and registration instructions before selecting a session rather than assuming every listed date still has space. CREATE public art initiative.
Listings identify Bottle Works at 411 Third Avenue, Johnstown, as the venue; the organization also uses 413 Third Avenue. Call 814-535-2020 to confirm check-in, suitable ages, supervision and any preparation needed. The muralâs eventual location is separate from the session meeting instructions, so verify where to arrive. For neighbors who want a practical introduction to local public art, this is an approachable way to participate; those unable to paint can explore Bottle Worksâ other programs. Check current details before making plans. Tourism listing and project description. |
Saint Francis University in Loretto has added a Sports Administration co-major for students interested in the work surrounding athletics. Part of its expanded 2026â27 academic offerings and highlighted in October 1 campus reporting, the program offers Cambria County families another nearby education option. It is designed to pair with another approved major, such as communications, marketing or management. Sports Administration program.
The sports component requires 36 credits alongside the other majorâs requirements. Study areas include sports marketing, event and facility management, sports communication, law and intercollegiate athletics, with practicums and other applied experiences described in the universityâs program information. Different pairings can suit students interested in media, organizational leadership or business operations. Families should ask how course sequencing and practical placements work for an individual student. New academic offerings for 2026â27.
The university describes a four-year design, but advisers should confirm a studentâs actual plan, especially when transfer credits or a change of major are involved. Prospective students can begin with the Sports Administration page, request information from the Shields School of Business and arrange a campus visit. Ask about the second-major requirement, costs, aid and supervised experience. This is a new pathway to explore thoughtfully, with career possibilities treated as directions rather than guaranteed outcomes. Check current details before making plans. Campus reporting on the launch. |
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Pour on Center âą Downtown Ebensburg |
Make your next meal out a downtown Ebensburg stop at Pour on Center. This neighborhood gastropub serves handcrafted dishes at 102 S. Center Street, with a separate Sunday brunch menu for a relaxed weekend outing.
The kitchen prepares its food from scratch and notes that dishes, availability and prices can change. Browse the current menu before visiting, and ask about the dayâs specials. Reservations are encouraged but not required; parties larger than six should call ahead.
Kitchen hours:
Visit: 102 S. Center Street, Ebensburg, PA 15931
Photo: Pour on Centerâs oven, via its official website. |
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Family-Friendly Events in Cambria, Oct. 28 – Nov. 3, 2026 |
Halloween at Central Park: The Boneyard |
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Take an evening stroll through downtown Johnstown and enjoy Central Parkâs animated Halloween Boneyard. Holographic skeletons, eerie fog, fire effects and Halloween music bring a seasonal glow to the park. |
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Cresson After Dark: Self-Guided Flashlight Tours |
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For adults and older teens who enjoy atmospheric history, explore Cressonâs historic sanatorium buildings, former prison and portions of its tunnel system after sunset. The organizer specifies no actors or manufactured scaresâjust the propertyâs real architecture and nighttime atmosphere. |
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Bonus Mentions: Five More Local Outings |
đ Cambria County Library System — All Branch Events The Cambria County Library System (CCLSYS) operates 14 independent member libraries, each with its own programs and events. The system-wide calendar (covering all branches) can be filtered by library, age group, and event type at: https://cambriacounty.librarycalendar.com/branches/select |
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đĄ Answer to Trivia Question: Venus. One full rotation takes about 243 Earth days, while one orbit around the Sun takes about 225 Earth days. Source: NASA â https://science.nasa.gov/venus/venus-facts/ |
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