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  • Sawmill Theatre: “Ripcord”
    All day
    03-07-25-05-07-25
    Cook Forest Sawmill Art Center, Cooksburg, PA, United States

    Punxsutawney Theatre Arts Guild presents “Ripcord”.  A sunny room on an upper floor is prime real estate in the Bristol Place Senior Living Facility, so when the cantankerous Abby is forced to share her quarters with new-arrival Marilyn, she has no choice but to get rid of the infuriating chipper woman by any means necessary.  A seemingly harmless bet between the old women quickly escalates into a dangerous game of one-upmanship that reveals not just the tenacity of these worthy opponents, but also deeper truths that each would rather remain hidden. Written by: David Lindsay-Abaire Courtesy of: Dramatists Play Service, Inc.

    Suitability: All Ages

    Cautions: talks about domestic violence and drug use – adult language – Parental guidance suggested 

  • Kayaking 301 Workshop
    All day
    03-07-25

    Please meet at the new parking lot at the Cooksburg Canoe Launch for an advanced skill level kayaking class.  Remember to bring your earplugs, swimsuits, sturdy river sneakers, change of clothes, and lunch.  Boats and all  necessary kayaking gear provided.  We WILL get wet!  Designed to integrate skills learned in Kayaking 201, we will continue practicing our T-rescues, self recovery, and buddy assists, as well incorporating various throw bag rescues, and dumping with skirts.  Kayaking 201 or appropriate equivalent is a pre-requisite for this class.  Participants must pre-register by 6/30 by contacting Dale Luthringer at (814)744-8407.  Cost is $40/boat with check or money order made out to ‘Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’.  All boats and kayaking gear provided.  We’re only accepting 5 participants for this course.  Space is limited so please reserve early.  Sorry, no children under 16 years old.  Minors must be with a participating adult.     Participants who complete any of our kayak trainings qualify for a 50% discount on future river boating programs. 

     Thursday, July 3, 2025 9am to 1pm

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  • Sawmill Theatre: “Ripcord”
    All day
    04-07-25-05-07-25
    Cook Forest Sawmill Art Center, Cooksburg, PA, United States

    Punxsutawney Theatre Arts Guild presents “Ripcord”.  A sunny room on an upper floor is prime real estate in the Bristol Place Senior Living Facility, so when the cantankerous Abby is forced to share her quarters with new-arrival Marilyn, she has no choice but to get rid of the infuriating chipper woman by any means necessary.  A seemingly harmless bet between the old women quickly escalates into a dangerous game of one-upmanship that reveals not just the tenacity of these worthy opponents, but also deeper truths that each would rather remain hidden. Written by: David Lindsay-Abaire Courtesy of: Dramatists Play Service, Inc.

    Suitability: All Ages

    Cautions: talks about domestic violence and drug use – adult language – Parental guidance suggested 

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  • Clarion River Boating Program: Arroyo Bridge-Spring Creek
    All day
    11-07-25
    Cook Forest State Park (Office), 100 Route 36, Cooksburg, PA, United States

    Cook Forest State Park, Park Office

    Cook Forest State Park will be conducting a 5.4 mile interpretive guided float down the National Wild & Scenic Clarion River from Arroyo Bridge to Spring Creek.  This section of river is rich in local history and contains the most challenging set of rapids on the river, “THE  X,Y,Z”.  We will be passing remnants of the Arroyo Tannery and have lunch along the abandoned Clarion River Railway near the Lilly Pond.  This is a true wilderness experience.  Fishing is excellent here so don’t forget your poles!  Only experienced boaters   permitted.  Please meet at the Park Office where we will drive to the starting point.  Participants must pre-register by 7/7 by  contacting the Park Office at (814)744-8407.  Registration limited to 10 boats.  Cost is $50/boat payable by cash, check, or  money order made out to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.  Prior Cook Forest kayak training participants receive a 50% discount.

     Friday, July 11, 2025 8:30am to 4:30pm

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