The PA Route 6 Facade Program is Coming to Lackawanna County! |
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The PA Route 6 Alliance and partner Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority recently announced the award of $100,000 through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s (DCED) Keystone Communities Program. With additional support from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), this grant will help facilitate the PA Route 6 Façade Program in Lackawanna County.
The PA Route 6 Façade Program provides local business owners with matching funds to improve storefronts and other projects. To date, the PA Route 6 Facade Program has helped businesses in the PA Wilds (2020), Endless Mountains (2021), and Great Lakes Region (2022). Prior programs have resulted in façade and storefront improvements to 111 businesses with an estimated economic impact of over $1 million dollars in these communities.
“We are grateful for the continued support of the DCED and the DCNR so that we can offer the facade program to businesses throughout the Route 6 corridor,” says Candace Hillyard, executive director of PA Route 6 Alliance, “and we’re excited to work with our partners to help local businesses in Lackawanna County.”
If you're a business owner in Lackawanna County interested in applying for grant funding for facade improvements, we have scheduled four in-person public meetings as well as one virtual meeting. Every participant is required to attend a meeting or discuss potential projects with our Facade Program Coordinator Vanessa Billings-Seiler before applying.
We are excited to bring the PA Route 6 Facade Program to the businesses of Lackawanna County, and we look forward to working with you to improve and enhance your communities!
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Our Road, Your Communities!
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Many state parks across the state offer winter programming for the whole family -- snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, stargazing, hiking, and various nature and wildlife programs. Find your state park HERE and discover what's happening in your area. |
"Light in Odd Spaces" is showing at the Meadville Community Theater January 27th-29th. This is an original production featuring stories and interviews about the Oddfellows building. The company of actors share those memories through movement, storytelling and song as they explore what a building can mean to the larger community. Join them as they shine some light into some very odd and intriguing spaces!
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Here's a glimpse at what's happening along
PA Route 6 in the next couple of weeks:
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Every Thursday, All Year: Visit the Carbondale Farmers Market located at 185 Fallbrook Street in Carbondale from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Every Saturday from January through March: Enjoy the outdoor live music series "Boots and Beer" every Saturday in the Courtyard at Hotel Anthracite in Carbondale.
January 20th-29th: VisitErie is hosting the 3rd annual Restaurant Week, which will include a record 39 participating establishments. The 10-day event encourages people to support local by ordering lunch or dinner from Erie-area restaurants. As part of the celebration, many Erie-area restaurants and eateries will be serving up special menu offerings.
January 21st and February 11th: Join Pocono Environmental Education Center on a trip north in search of eagles and other rare wintering birds. Visit Mongaup Reservoir, Delaware River and Lackawaxen to look for winter residents and nesting pairs. Bring a camera and warm clothes. Call (570) 828-2319 to reserve a seat in the van. Limited spaces available.
Saturday, January 21st: Enjoy some snowy fun at Winterfest 2023 at Hills Creek State Park. Activities being planned include: XC skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, ice fishing, sledding, kids crafts, displays, educational programs, demonstrations and more!
Enjoy hot chocolate and hot dogs - FREE while they last!
Skis, snowshoes and skates provided in limited quantities or bring your own. Don’t forget your sled. There’s fun for the entire family. (Note: Some activities may be modified in the event of no snow.)
Saturday, January 21st: Enjoy the outdoors with the Marilla Winter Trek. Hike, snowshoe, ski, or bike the trails of the Marilla Watershed from Noon-4 at Marilla Reservoir just west of Bradford, PA. The trail club will have a guided hike, ski, fat bike ride, bonfire, refreshments at the gazebo, and shuttles to the Willows and the top of the Marilla Springs trail in cooperation with Willow Creek Snowmobile Club.
Friday, January 27th-Sunday, January 29th: Embrace the cold and celebrate winter at the Clarks Summit Festival of Ice. With live bands, games, horse-drawn carriage rides, and a phenomenal parade, the Festival brings an atmosphere of winter wonderment to Lackawanna County that you won't want to miss. The streets are lined with massive ice sculptures and live performers on every corner for you to enjoy. This annual celebration never disappoints and is a favorite of both locals and visitors.
Saturday, January 28th: Enjoy an up-scale and fun evening of entertainment in Towanda at the Historic Keystone Theatre with the BCRAC Dancing with the Stars Gala. Watch local performers and celebrities battle for a mirror ball trophy. Proceeds will support arts programming at the Bradford County Regional Arts Council.
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Looking for Even More Winter Fun? Follow the Artisan Trail! |
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Opened in 1977 as a non- profit art museum, the Crary Art Gallery in Warren is dedicated to enriching the region's cultural offerings through noteworthy temporary exhibitions, and the display of historical works. A new exhibit is displayed monthly and classes are offered throughout the year. The facility can also be rented for weddings and private functions.
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Bradford Creative and Performing Arts Center (BCPAC) in Bradford is a non-profit organization, that provides creative and performing arts programs and entertainment for Bradford and the North Central Region of Pennsylvania. They offer a variety of entertainment throughout the year.
For more information CLICK HERE or follow them on Facebook.
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The Potter County Artisan Co-op in Coudersport is an independent cooperative of local artisans showcasing a "juried collective of fine art and master craftsmanship" representative of the abundant art culture of the PA Wilds region. They hold several events each month for all you budding artists to try something new including classes for young artists that are geared specifically toward children.
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The Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center is a non-profit dedicated to the community of Wellsboro by Arthur J. Gmeiner in memory of his family. The gallery space allows local artists to share their work, while the studio is a hub for creatives to congregate. Monthly exhibits are available to enjoy, and a variety of art classes are offered each year.
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The Gathering Place in Clark Summit is a community center that celebrates inclusive partnerships, creativity, education and the arts in Clarks Summit. They provide opportunities to come together and enjoy the arts no matter what form. For example, you can visit each Friday, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM, to casually “craft & Chat” with others, take part in a monthly weaving group, enjoy a Coffeehouse Concert and so much more.
For a calendar of events visit their website The Gathering Place or check them out on Facebook for updates.
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PA Route 6 Alliance to Receive $145,000 Grant |
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The PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources recently released the recipients of the 2022 Community Conservation Partnerships Program Land Conservation, Parks, Rivers and Partnerships Fall Grants. PA Route 6 Alliance will receive $145,000 to implement a bike tourism program in communities along the PA Route 6 Corridor and assist up to two communities in completing the Community Heart & Soul Program.
The DCNR Community Conservation Partnerships Program is funded with a variety of state and federal
funding sources that include but are not limited to, the Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund
(Key 93) which includes Key-Community and Key-Land Trust; the Environmental Stewardship Fund (ESF);
the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF); Pennsylvania Recreational Trails Program Fund
(PRT - federal source); Pennsylvania Heritage Area Program (HA); ATV Management Restricted Account
Fund (ATV), and the Snowmobile Management Restricted Account Fund (Snowmobile).
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Mural Project in Galeton to Honor Author Kjelgaard |
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In conjunction with PA Route 6 Alliance and the Elk County Council on the Arts (ECCOTA), the Gale Foundation is sponsoring the creation of a mural in the Heritage Community of Galeton to pay tribute to author Jim Kjelgaard. The mural project is set to begin later this month and will reside on the wall of Galeton Hardware on West Street in Galeton.
“The Gale Foundation is funding the project to pursue several objectives,” says Michael Callahan, Gale Foundation board member. “One is to emphasize the crucial role that reading should play in everyday life. Another is to stimulate an interest in local history and those who have contributed to it.”
Jim Kjelgaard, who wrote books for children and young adults, grew up in Galeton and graduated from Galeton High School in 1928. Kjelgaard published his first pieces of writing while living in Galeton, launching a career that would result in more than 40 published books, including Big Red in 1945, which later became a Walt Disney film of the same name. He received numerous awards for his works, including the Boy’s Club Award in 1948, the Spur Award from the Western Writers of American in 1958, and the Boy’s Life Award in 1959.
ECCOTA Arts & Learning Coordinator Cameron Howard says, "The Elk County Council on the Arts, with the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, is excited to partner with the Gale Foundation and PA Route 6 Alliance in the implementation of this mural in an attempt to broaden the minds of the students involved in its design, and in bringing public art to Galeton along historic Route 6."
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Last Call for 2023 Artisan Trail Membership |
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It's more than a map. It's about local pride, local talent, and local impact. Every year, the PA Route 6 Artisan Trail features some of the best artisans across the Route 6 corridor. Here is what you get with your Artisan Trail Membership:
- An Artisan/Business/Organization Listing Landing Page on PARoute6.com
- Inclusion of Listing in PARoute6.com's Plan Your Trip Search Results
- Inclusion on Artisan Trail Landing Pages and Seasonal Content on PARoute6.com
- A Feature on the Artisan Trail's eCommerce Online Shopping Page (if you offer online shopping)
- Special Event Listings on PARoute6.com (remaining online through the date of the event)
- Random Highlights on Social Media and in Email Newsletters (with 12,000+ fans/subscribers)
- Physical Location/Site on the next PA Route 6 Artisan Trail Map (online and poster distribution)
- Online Resource Bank for Artisans & Creative Business Owners
- The Support and Assistance of The PA Route 6 Alliance (funding info, resources, workshops, etc.)
- Discounts on Advertising Opportunities in Alliance Publications and Co-Op Promotions
- Connection to other Artisans, Creative Professionals, and Supporters of the Arts!
Do you want to be a part of the Artisan Trail? Deadline to submit an application is January 31st.
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11 West Main Street
Galeton, PA 16922
814-435-7706
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