Fly Fishing 101

Oil Creek State Park 305 State Park Road, Oil City, PA, United States

Have you always wanted to try out fly fishing, but had no idea where to start? This opportunity may be exactly what you're looking for. Join the park naturalist and representatives from Fly Fishers International at the Blood Farm Day Use Area at 9:00am on … READ MORE

Free

28th Annual Gun Raffle

624 Congress Hill Road, Franklin, PA 16323-3508 624 Congress Hill Road, Franklin, PA, United States

COME JOIN US FOR OUR 28TH ANNUAL GUN RAFFLE. TICKETS ARE $20 EACH. PLEASE CONTACT A MEMBER OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, MESSAGE US ON FACEBOOK, OR CALL THE FIRE HALL TO GET YOURS.

$20

Oil Region Astronomical Society Virtual Public Night

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ORAS: Building an Exciting Future for Generations to Come -- Come hear the story of how a dream for a better future for all resulted in this unique astronomy facility, housing one of the largest telescopes in Pennsylvania that's available for public observing; and it's … READ MORE

Free

Women’s Health and Fitness Day Hike

Oil Creek State Park 305 State Park Road, Oil City, PA, United States

This year we’re celebrating National Women’s Health and Fitness Day with a hike on the Petroleum Centre Loop trail.  This is a difficult hike that spans approximately 7 miles and passes a variety of scenic overlooks, Pioneer Falls, and the Benninghoff Farm Tableau.  Please bring … READ MORE

Free

Fall Foliage Hike

Oil Creek State Park 305 State Park Road, Oil City, PA, United States

Join the Oil Creek State Park naturalist as we take a hike on the ¾ mile Delzell Trail beginning at the Egbert Farm Day Use Area.  This trail is mostly flat, with a couple of mildly rocky sections.  During this hike we will have an … READ MORE

Fall Foliage Hike 2

Oil Creek State Park 305 State Park Road, Oil City, PA, United States

Are you ready to get out and enjoy the autumn colors?  Come to Wildcat Hollow, located just south of the Petroleum Centre Train Station on State Park Road, to meet the park naturalist for a one-mile hike on the Geology Trail.  This trail is moderately … READ MORE

Full Moon Night Hike

Oil Creek State Park 305 State Park Road, Oil City, PA, United States

Come enjoy the Full Hunters’ Moon on a walk with the park naturalist.  We’ll travel approximately ½ mile over relatively flat ground as we learn about the significance of the moon and her cycles.  Dress for the weather, and bring a flashlight if you have … READ MORE

ORAS Virtual Public Night — Astrophotography Image Processing

Virtual Event

Amateur astro-imager Gary Salisbury will be giving a presentation on processing astrophotography images. He will touch on imaging equipment and discuss techniques to process images. The talk is intended for those who are already imaging, those who want to improve their processing techniques, and those … READ MORE

Free

Jingle Bell Run (5K Run/Walk)

Oil City Town Square

5K run/walk in conjunction with Oil City’s Annual Christmas Past.  Registration/awards will be at the Town Square; race begins on Seneca Street at the Town Square and proceeds over Veterans Bridge and along Front Street (out & back). Awards for runners & walkers in all … READ MORE

$25 – $30

ORAS Virtual Public Night — “High-altitude Ballooning for Solar Eclipses”

Virtual Event

Pittsburgh astronomer Lou Cohan will give a presentation about the process of studying the 2017 solar eclipse by high-altitude balloon. He will discuss the projec he participated in which involve observing the eclipse using a high-altitude balloon to apture observations and data.