NEWS & SPORTS
Magical Night Alert: Daddy-Daughter Dance Returns! 🌙💃✨
DANCE: The Redbank Valley Community Center is thrilled to host To the Moon and Back — a starry Daddy Daughter Dance that’s sure to be a night to remember! Join us for an evening filled with dancing, joy, and precious memories! ✨🎶
Saturday, June 7, 2025 | 6–9PM 🗓️
Leatherwood Church Fellowship Hall
889 Church Rd., New Bethlehem, PA
$10 per person
Register now: forms.gle/H266mZf67dViMfhr6 ✍️
Or stop in at the RVCC to register in person! 🏃♂️💨
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A Night of Faith, Reflection & Celebration! 🎓✨🙏
INVITATION: You and your family are warmly invited to the Redbank Valley Baccalaureate Service on Sunday, May 4th at 7:00 PM at Grace Baptist Church, 605 E Washington St, New Bethlehem, PA. ⛪ This heartfelt event, sponsored by the Redbank Valley Church Association, is a cherished tradition that blesses the Class of 2025 as they prepare for graduation! 🌟
Pastor Randy Hopper will lead the service as RVCA Coordinator, with an inspiring message from Pastor Curtis Twigg and faculty reflections from Mrs. Jenean Smith on behalf of RVSD. 🎤📖
Baccalaureate offers graduates and their loved ones a chance to reflect on faith, purpose, and the path ahead. All are welcome to attend and celebrate these young lives and their incredible accomplishments! 🎉
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Trail Side Tattoo Joins the Chamber! 🖋️🎉💼
CONGRATS: Please join us in welcoming Trail Side Tattoo as the newest member of the Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce! Located at 307 Broad Street, New Bethlehem, this locally owned tattoo studio offers custom, high-quality tattoos in a respectful and professional environment. Founded in 2024 by Braden Stewart, Trail Side Tattoo transitioned from appointment-only to walk-in service in early 2025, quickly becoming a go-to destination for artistic expression and personal storytelling through ink. 🎨🖌️
Braden brings a passion for creativity and community connection, serving as both the owner and lead tattoo artist. With a growing reputation for quality and personalized service, Trail Side Tattoo adds vibrant energy to the downtown business district. 🌟🏙️
To book an appointment or learn more, contact Braden at 814-973-7499 or email [email protected]. You can also message the studio on Facebook to schedule: www.facebook.com/people/Trail-Side-Tattoo/61553187111375/
Read more details in the attached article and look for the full publication in this week’s local newspaper/media! 📣👏
Thinking about joining the Chamber? Now’s the perfect time! Discover how we can help your business grow and connect at RedbankChamber.com/members 🤝
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Help Us Reach $40,000! It’s the 9th Annual RV Day of Giving! ❤️💵
GIVING: Join us for the 9th Annual Redbank Valley Day of Giving on Thursday, May 8th and help raise $40,000 for 12 incredible local nonprofits! 💪🎯 Every dollar supports vital services right here in our community — from education 🎓 and emergency response 🚒 to animal care 🐱, trails 🚶♀️, libraries 📚, and more!
All donations stay LOCAL and benefit:
Leatherwood Academy, Literate Futures Foundation, Lucky Cats Get’N Fixed, New Bethlehem Fire Co. #1, Redbank Renaissance, RV Church Association, RV Community Center, RV Education Foundation, RV Historical Society, RV Library, RV Trails Association, and the Southern Clarion Police Association. 🏘️
How to Donate:
📍 Drop off donations on May 8th at:
• Redbank Valley Public Library (720 Broad St.) | 9 AM – 6 PM
• New Bethlehem Town Center (419 Arch St.) | 9 AM – 5 PM
💻 Or donate online at: www.RedbankValley.org/giving
These organizations operate with minimal overhead and maximum heart. 💖 Let’s come together to uplift the Redbank Valley with generosity and community pride!
Questions? Call 814-275-1718 or reach out to your favorite group directly!
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Welcome to the Chamber, MPSPro Services! 🎉🖥️🔧
CONGRATS: We’re excited to welcome MPSPro Services, LLC as the newest member of the Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce! Owned by Brad Bowser and based in Sligo, PA, this tech-savvy business offers top-tier technology, networking, and security services for homes and businesses alike! 🏡🏢
From computer & printer setups to business network builds, Wi-Fi, phone systems, security cameras, smart home devices, and more—MPSPro Services has you covered! ⚙️📲📷 With over 20 years of hands-on experience, Brad is passionate about helping our region stay connected and secure. 🚀🔒
Need tech help or want to learn more?
Visit: www.mpsproservices.com
Email: [email protected]
Call: (814) 275-6070 ☎️
Want to grow your business and connect with our community?
Join the Chamber today for networking, promotion, and support: RedbankChamber.com/members 🌟
Read the full article attached to this post and watch for it in an upcoming issue of the local newspaper/media! 📰📬
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Get Ready for a Day of Fun at Hawthorn Fire Co. Community Days! 🎉🔥
Join us for Sportsmen BINGO on May 3rd, 2025 at the Hawthorn Fire Company! 🏹🎯
📍 3891 Main Street, Hawthorn
🕒 Doors Open: 3:00 PM | 🎲 BINGO Starts: 5:00 PM
🎟️ $50 per ticket includes:
✅ 1 BINGO book (24 games, 6 face)
✅ Delicious meal
✅ A GREAT time with friends!
PLUS ➡️ Walk around tickets & RIP tickets available! 🎟️🎉
BYOB Event! 🍻 Bring your favorite drink and come ready to win big!
Tickets are available through any member—message us for a picture of the ticket! 📸
Let’s celebrate community, support our local heroes, and have some serious BINGO fun! 🚒❤️
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Polka & Westover join RV Chamber of Commerce Directors! ✨🎉
CONGRATS: Please join us in congratulating Shannon Polka and Rachael Westover of Charles P. Leach Insurance Agency on their appointment to the Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors! 🏆👏 These two outstanding women are bringing fresh leadership, strong community ties, and a passion for local business success!
Shannon Polka serves as Personal Insurance Director at Charles Leach and is known for her commitment to client education and personalized service. 🖋️ A Redbank Valley graduate, Shannon is passionate about helping families feel secure and supporting local entrepreneurs. 🌟 She is also active in the First Baptist Church of New Bethlehem and enjoys outdoor activities with her family. ⛺⚽️☀️
Rachael Westover is a Client Service Executive in the agency’s Benefits Department. 📑 A proud Redbank Valley and Dubois Business College graduate, she brings creativity, leadership, and a strong people-first mindset. 🎨✨ Rachael is active in her church and community, with hobbies including art, photography, and crafting — passions that align perfectly with the Chamber’s mission to promote civic engagement. 📷✂️🖌️
The new directors were recently welcomed alongside current Chamber Board members during a group photo! 📸🤝
Back Row (left to right): Rev. Dr. Gordon Barrows, Shannon Polka, Becca Dougherty, Randy Bowser, Rich McGarrity.
Front Row (left to right): President John Gerow, Michael McSparrin, Emmaleigh Rupp, Rachael Westover, Gennie Gerow, Matthew Green.
(Not pictured: Kendra Traister)
Both Shannon and Rachael bring a wealth of experience in insurance, customer service, and community leadership — and are ready to help grow our region’s businesses and civic initiatives! 🚀🌍 We are thrilled to have their enthusiasm, leadership, and community spirit on board!
Be sure to read the full article for more exciting details — and don’t forget to pick up this week’s Leader-Vindicator newspaper 📰 for the complete story! You won’t want to miss it! ✨
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🎶 EXTRA! EXTRA! Sing All About It! 🎶
Get ready for a night of incredible music and memories! Join us for the 67th Annual Parade of Barbershop Harmony, featuring the amazing NBC Chorus!
🗓️ Saturday, April 26, 2025
🕖 Curtain rises at 7:00 PM
📍 Redbank Valley High School
🎟️ $12 Advance Sale | $15 At The Door
Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of harmony, tradition, and talent! Grab your tickets, bring your friends, and experience a night you’ll be singing about all year long!
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I hope this went well. My father, William M. Andrews II, was a founder of the Barbershop Chorus and then sang in a quartet for many years. They rehearsed at our house, so I grew up with barbershop music.
Redbank Renaissance Boosts Downtown Revitalization! ✨
PHOTOS: On April 25, 2025, Redbank Renaissance, Inc. presented a $1500 matching grant to help Lifeway Services with façade improvements to its offices at the former Arcadia/Andrews Theater. 🎭 Pictured are: from left to right, Renaissance Board members Gordon Barrows, Matt Green, John Phillips, and Lifeway Representatives Ty Poster and Grace Dimmett. Front row: Renaissance President Sandy Mateer and Lifeway Services, LLC’s Jenna McIntyre.
Redbank Renaissance 🌟 is a non-profit revitalization group that provides matching façade, sign, and bike rack grants to qualifying New Bethlehem businesses. It also maintains the 3 large welcome signs, provides dog-i-pot stations, promotes local businesses and tourism, and helps maintain public gardens. It is funded solely by public donations.
The Lifeway Services, LLC building, originally built as the Andrews Theater in 1916, has served as offices for various businesses before the major renovations and façade improvements completed by Lifeway Services. 🛠️ This exciting transformation brings a fresh new look to downtown New Bethlehem, and Redbank Renaissance proudly celebrates this milestone!
*Photos courtesy of TechReady Professionals, RedbankValley.org, Redbank Renaissance, and Lifeway Services, LLC. 📸
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When I was very young I remember go there to watch movies. There was also some kind of live acts (magic) before or midpoint in the movie. Late 50's early 60's.
It looks amazing!!!
🎉 UPCOMING EVENTS in the New Bethlehem & Redbank Valley Community!
Mark your calendars — there’s something for everyone!
📅 APRIL
• Apr. 30, 6–8 PM: Skywarn Storm Spotter Training
📅 MAY
• May 2–3: Indoor Yard Sale @ Hawthorn Church of the Nazarene
• May 4: Kids Fish-4-Fun with Cops and Bobbers
• May 4, 7 PM: RVCA Baccalaureate Service @ Grace Baptist Church
• May 8: Redbank Valley Day of Giving
• May 10: 50% off Sale @ Goodwill
• May 16, 7–9 PM: Leap into Herpetology @ Beaver Creek Nature Area (Register by May 9)
• May 17: Wellness Blood Analysis Program
• May 17, 2–4 PM: Mad Hatter Tea Party @ RV History Center (Reservations due May 12)
• May 31, 8 AM–2 PM: Let’s All Go Fishing @ Clear Creek State Park (Register by May 9)
📅 JUNE
• June 6–7: Community Yard Sale (Area-Wide)
• June 14: Victory in the Valley Christian Music Concert @ RV Park
• June 16: Boats to Build Presentation @ History Center
• June 20, 6–9 PM: Annual Purse Bingo Bash
• June 27: Customer Appreciation Day @ New Bethlehem
📅 JULY
• July 3: Freedom Festival Fireworks @ Gumtown Park
• July 14: History of Alcola Park Presentation @ History Center
📅 AUGUST
• Aug. 11: Local Underground Railroad Presentation @ History Center
📅 SEPTEMBER
• Sept. 19–21: Peanut Butter Festival @ Gumtown Park
📅 OCTOBER
• Oct. 30: Halloween Parade @ Redbank Valley High School
📅 NOVEMBER
• Nov. 29: Cookie Crawl @ New Bethlehem
📅 DECEMBER
• Dec. 6: Light Up Night & Festival of Trees @ Gumtown Park
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🌟 Save the Date!
• June 14, 2025: Victory in the Valley Christian Music Concert
• May–Oct, 12:30–5 PM: Gumtown Market — Fresh produce, baked goods & more!
🙏 Monthly Gatherings:
• 1st & 3rd Thursdays @ 7 AM: Men’s Prayer Breakfast @ Evermoores
• 2nd Thursday @ 8 AM: Women’s Prayer Breakfast @ Evermoores
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[email protected] or [email protected]
Deadline: Mondays by 5 PM | Weekly blasts every Thursday!
👉 Follow along for updates, and join the fun!
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Celebrating A Historic Win for New Bethlehem & Redbank Valley
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New Bethlehem Receives Donation for Park & Future Playground
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RV Chamber Welcomes Joseph Belfield to Board of Directors
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American Flags Donated to Redbank Valley School District
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Barrows Recognized for Research in Artificial Intelligence
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Redbank Valley Historical Research Project Launches
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New Bethlehem Mayor promotes Clarion County CodeRED Emergency System
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Local Pastor completes Seminary & pursues third Doctorate
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Southern Clarion County Regional Police Department Directors 2024
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Educators Immerse in History on Iconic Vessels
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