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SUMMARY:Yough River Float Trip
DESCRIPTION:Registration will open soon! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us on a 4-hour Yough River Float Trip to raise funds for the Indian Creek Valley Trail! \n\n\n\nPer person – $50 – includes life jacket\, your choice of boat (canoe or kayak)\, paddle\, shuttle\, tip for Hazelbakers’ staff\, and an ice cream sandwich at the end of the day.  \n\n\n\nLunch is not included to keep this affordable for members and help us raise money for the trail. Please bring your own lunch!  \n\n\n\nAll proceeds will go toward ICV trail maintenance and projects! If you choose to donate more\, it will qualify as a tax deduction! \n\n\n\nKids age 7 and under – $20 \n\n\n\nClass 1 (Easy): Moving current with small waves and few obstructions that are easily avoided. Low-risk.  \n\n\n\n*All people under 18 must be accompanied by an adult* \n\n\n\n___________________________________________________________________ \n\n\n\nTrip details: \n\n\n\nHazelbaker’s will drive us upstream to the put-in at the historic town of Dawson\, PA. From there\, we’ll paddle and float through the spectacular semi-gorge\, a road-free section of the river before it flows down stream to Pittsburgh.We’ll float 8 miles (about 4 hours of paddling) past wildlife-filled islands and ridges fluttering with birds\, including bald eagles! Look into the water to see schools of small-mouth bass\, crappie\, walleye\, perch\, bluegill\, and the occasional freshwater drum fish. Stop anywhere you’d like to eat a snack and relax. There will be a few small ripples and the occasional splashy wave\, so this “Class 1” river trip is perfect for beginners.Your trip ends just before the Layton Bridge\, where you’ll pull up on shore. Dry off and grab an ice cream sandwich (provided by our wonderful board members)! \n\n\n\nThings to note: \n\n\n\n\nArrive at 9:00 am\, and park at Hazelbaker’s in Layton\n\n\n\nWe will shuttle to Dawson\, float back to Layton (about 4 hours)\n\n\n\nBeginner-friendly\, class 1 moving flatwater\n\n\n\nNo alcohol is permitted on shuttle vehicle or rental boats\n\n\n\nPrint\, complete\, and bring this liability waiver\n\n\n\n\nBoat options: \n\n\n\n\nCanoe (1 or 2 people)\n\n\n\nKayak (1 person)\n\n\n\nBring your own \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring: \n\n\n\n\nCooler \n\n\n\nLunch\n\n\n\nWater\n\n\n\nSunscreen\n\n\n\nA hat\n\n\n\nBug spray\n\n\n\nWaterproof bag for phone\, etc. \n\n\n\n\nMore questions? Reach out to Lindsey@mtwatershed.com or call 724-455-4200
URL:https://mtwatershed.com/event/yough-river-float-trip-4/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,ICV Trail
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SUMMARY:Heart of the Highlands Piano Recital
DESCRIPTION:Gather at Sparks in the Valley to celebrate and protect the waters of the Laurel Highlands! Experience the flowing harmonies presented by local talent in a piano concert inspired by nature’s seasons. \n\n\n\nEnjoy a beautiful selection of wine\, refreshments\, and food in this incredible\, locally owned space in the Indian Creek Valley.  \n\n\n\nGet informed on current events regarding the massive\, active and proposed Rustic Ridge coal mine located in the Donegal area\, also known as the Gateway to the Laurel Highlands.  \n\n\n\nGive back to our waters and community in the crosshairs of active coal mining. Proceeds will benefit Mountain Watershed Association’s legal efforts to protect Indian Creek watershed and Four Mile Run watershed from potentially devastating impacts from the Rustic Ridge Coal Mine expansion\, which was recently approved by the DEP and legally appealed by MWA.  \n\n\n\nSpace limited to 50 | $50 per person ticket price includes refreshments and entertainment; additional donations encouraged.  \n\n\n\nContact: stacey@mtwatershed.com\, 724-455-4200 x 9 \n\n\n\nMore details and registration to come!
URL:https://mtwatershed.com/event/heart-of-the-highlands-piano-recital/
LOCATION:Sparks in the Valley\, 1050 Indian Creek Valley Rd\, Indian Head\, Pennsylvania\, 15462
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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SUMMARY:Yough Defense Party
DESCRIPTION:The annual Yough Defense Party is a celebration of our beloved Youghiogheny River watershed. As Mountain Watershed Association’s largest annual fundraiser\, the party helps advance and sustain critical projects in our watershed. \n\n\n\nJoin MWA on Thursday November 19\, at Falls City Pub in Ohiopyle\, PA from 4 pm – 11 pm.  \n\n\n\nWe’ll have live music from bands in our watershed\, free snacks\, door prizes\, a silent auction full of local art and outdoor gear\, and new MWA merchandise for sale! (Please consider bringing a potluck food item to contribute to the snack table – it takes a village!) \n\n\n\nThis party is family friendly – kids under twelve get in free! Young adventurers are welcome to join in the fun and enjoy the tunes.  \n\n\n\nAs MWA’s primary fundraiser of the year\, every dollar raised at the Yough Defense Party goes directly back into protecting\, preserving\, and restoring the Youghiogheny River watershed. Proceeds help sustain projects and programs that need additional support throughout the year. \n\n\n\nWe can’t wait to celebrate and Defend the Yough with you this fall!  \n\n\n\nBuy tickets or sponsor the event!
URL:https://mtwatershed.com/event/yough-defense-party-4/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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