NEWS & SPORTS
📅 NEXT RVCA COMMUNITY LENTEN SERVICE – YOU’RE INVITED! 🙌🙏
Join us this Wednesday, April 9 at 12 PM for the next Redbank Valley Church Association Lenten Service hosted by New Bethlehem Presbyterian Church!
Rev. Carol Brown will bring a powerful message on Forgiveness, based on Luke 23:34 — “Father, forgive them…”
🍽️ Lunch will be served after the service, so come hungry for both spiritual and physical nourishment!
Let’s gather as one community to reflect, renew, and grow together this Lenten season!
#Lent2025 #RVCA #FaithInCommunity #Forgiveness #NewBethlehem #RedbankValley #LentenJourney #WorshipTogether
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PHOTOS: These are some amazing group shots 📸 from our recent Faith Over Fear event! 🙌 We’re so proud of everyone growing in faith ✝️ and showing God’s love ❤️ every day. Keep praying 🙏 for our clubs as we continue to shine His light ✨!
Want to learn more about the Redbank Valley Bible Club?
Check us out here: Facebook.com/RedbankValleyBibleClub
#FaithOverFear #BibleClub #ShineHisLight #RedbankValley #FaithInAction #StudentMinistry #GodIsGood #PrayForOurYouth #NewBethlehem
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Are you looking for Friday night dinner ideas?💡
DINNER: Stop in at New Bethlehem Volunteer Fire Company’s LAST Fish and Chicken Dinner for the year! Don’t miss out!
Choose from the following:
• Fried Fish (2 very large pieces) 🐟🐟
• Combo (1 fish, 3 chicken tenders) 🐟🍗🍗🍗
• Chicken Tenders (4 chicken tenders) 🍗🍗🍗🍗
When: 📅 April 11th
Time: ⏰ 4 PM until 7 PM
Cost: 💵 $14 for adults | $7 for children
Every meal includes your choice of:
🥗 Homemade coleslaw or 🍎 applesauce
🥔 Baked potato or 🍟 fries
🥖 Dinner roll
Plus some of the best desserts in the county 🍰🍪
Takeouts are available! 📞 Call 275-3000 to order.
#FishFryFriday #Station600 #SupportLocal #FamilyDinner #ChickenTenders #FriedFish #NewBethlehem #CommunityEats #LastFishFry #LocalFlavor #DinnerPlans #TakeoutAvailable #RedbankValley 
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Attention RV High School Seniors! 🎓
SCHOLARSHIP: Are you heading to a Vocational, Technical, or Trade School after graduation? 🛠️🔧
The Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce is offering a $750 scholarship just for YOU! 💵
Skilled Trades = The People Who Make America Work! 🇺🇸
Grab your application today at the High School Guidance Office 🏫 or call John at (724) 320-7001 ☎️ for more info!
Don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity to support your future in the trades! 🚀
#SkilledTrades #RedbankValley #RVHS2025 #TradeSchoolScholarship #FutureBuilders #ChamberOfCommerce #TechAndTrades #WorkforceReady #ScholarshipOpportunity #NewBethlehem
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🚨 JOB FAIR THIS THURSDAY! 🚨
Looking for a job or career change? Come out and connect with 10 employers at the Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce Job Fair!
📅 Thursday, April 10, 2025
🕙 10 AM – 3 PM
📍 Redbank Valley Community Center, Broad Street, New Bethlehem
Employers attending:
✅ Valley Advantages
✅ Smucker’s
✅ NW Tri-County IU5
✅ Rupp Real Estate
✅ Colony Homes
✅ Swartfager Welding
✅ Kronospan USA
✅ Charles P. Leach Agency
✅ Lifeway Services
✅ Tom’s Riverside
✅ Penn Highlands Healthcare
Job seekers – just drop in! No registration needed. Whether you’re looking for full-time work, a new direction, or your first job—this is the place to be!
Let’s show up and support these employers who are offering opportunities right here in our community!
Questions or want to join as an employer?
📞 Call John at (724) 320-7001
📧 [email protected]
#RedbankValley #JobFair #NowHiring #SupportLocal #CareerOpportunities #HiringEvent #WorkLocal #NewBethlehem #CommunityJobs #ChamberOfCommerce
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Blessed Morning of Worship & Leadership Installation! ✝️✨🙌
PHOTOS: Thank you to everyone who joined us for a meaningful morning at New Bethlehem First Fellowship Church with Rev. Dr. Gordon Barrows, featuring the Installation of Church Officers and the celebration of the Sacrament of Holy Communion. What a spirit-filled time of reflection, renewal, and recommitment to service!
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A Special Thank You & Congratulations to Our 2025 Church Leaders! 🎉🙏
We’re incredibly grateful for the faithful hearts and willing hands of all those who serve. Please join us in recognizing this year’s leaders:
Church Leadership & Support Roles
• Council Chair: Dee Yeaney
• Church Secretary / Financial Secretary / Parament Steward / Historian: Debbi White ✍️📖
• Treasurer (Interim): Becky Shirey 💰
• Compassionate Care: Rev. Carol Brown ❤️
• Choir/Hand Bell Director: Bill Young 🎶
• Pianist / Organist: Debbie Green 🎹
• Minister Coordinator: Galen Shirey
• Liturgist: Rev. Dr. Gordon Barrows 📖✝️
• Acolyte Coordinator: Alana Anelwalt
• Greeter: Linda Brison 👋
• Kitchen Coordinator: Jane Hodge 🍽️
• Communion Coordinator: Vickie Case 🍞🍷
• Décor Manager: Linda Sloan ✨
• Custodian: Ikeya Alexander 🧹
• Prayer Chain Contacts: Matt Green, Dave Green 🙏
• RVCA Representative: Debbie Silvis
• Money Counters: Judy Jacklin, Janet Truitt, Judy Williams 💵
• Auditors: Jane Hodge, Becky Shirey
• Sextons: Roxann Henry, Amy Smith 🛠️
• Building Coordinators: Jane Hodge, Debbie Green, Vickie Case, Debbie Silvis 🏠
• Wedding Coordinators: Dee Yeaney, Amy Watson, Tina Shirey 💒
• Nominating Committee: Dave Green (Chair), Sue Shirey, Janet Truitt, Roxann Henry, Debbie Silvis 🗳️
• Staff Relations Committee: Debbie Silvis (Chair), Mark Shirey, Amy Smith, Glenn Watson 🤝
Committee Leadership & Members
• Finance Committee: Judy Williams (Chair), Becky Shirey, Janet Truitt, Judy Jacklin 💼
• Worship Committee: Bill Young (Chair), Judy Williams, Linda Sloan, Vickie Case, Dawn Davis, Debbi White, Dave Green, Linda Brison, Debbie Green ⛪
• Communications Team: Rev. Dr. Gordon Barrows, Matt Green, Dave Green 📢💻
• Christian Ed Committee: Amy Watson, Dawn Davis, Linda Sloan, Jane Hodge 📚
• AWAKE Leader: Amy Smith ⏰
• Mission Committee: Jane Hodge (Chair), Vickie Case, Kay Bowser, Linda Dinger (Treasurer), Dee Yeaney, Joyce Foster, Mary Ann Travis, Charlotte Rankin 🌍
• Women of Faith: Judy Williams & Linda Sloan (Co-Chairs) 👭
• Bible Study Coordinators: Roxann Henry, Rev. Bud Davis 📖
• Trustees: Galen Shirey (Chair), Debbie Silvis (Secretary), Dave Green, Glenn Watson, Janet Truitt, Mary Lou Shindledecker 🏛️
• Performing Arts Committee: Amy Watson (Chair), Alana Anelwalt, Katie Davis, Debbie Green, Grace Dimmett 🎭
• Sound & Video Team: Matt Green, Roxann Henry, Katie Davis, Dave Green 🎤🎥
Ushers Team: Michael Brison, Tony Brison, Katie Davis, Brendan Davis 🚪
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We are so thankful for each of you who have stepped forward to lead, serve, and support the mission of our church family. May God bless your work in 2025 and beyond!
#FirstFellowshipChurch #NewBethlehem #RedbankValley #ChurchLeadership2025 #ServingWithJoy #FaithInAction #HolyCommunion #SpiritLedService #ChurchFamily #WorshipAndServe #GratefulHearts #CalledToServe #GodIsGood
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🙏✝️ CHURCH INVITATION ✝️🙏 Sunday, April 6th, New Salem Pierce Church @ 8:30am, New Bethlehem First Fellowship @ 11am w/ Rev. Dr. Gordon Barrows. Sermon: ”Risen Relationships – People with a Purpose” Scripture: various scripture references. -Live.NBFFC.org
#Church #worship #prayer #scripture #NewBethlehem #RedbankValley
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🐟🍟FISH FRY FRIDAY!!🐟🍟
Today, we are serving up our Last Fry of the 2025 Lenten Season.
Big Fish Sandwich, Fries, Coleslaw, Dessert- $12
Chicken and Biscuit, Coleslaw, Dessert- $12
Kids options also available
Serving from 12-6
Be sure to stop in before we’re all sold out!
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🎉 UPCOMING EVENTS in the New Bethlehem & Redbank Valley Community! Mark your calendars — there’s something for everyone!
📅 APRIL
• Apr. 4, 5-8 PM: Bloomin’ with BGM Popup
• Apr. 3 & 4, 7 PM: Shattered Silence: Stories of Survival & Strength
• Apr. 6, 2–5 PM: Artist Showcase & Reception @ Haskell House
• Apr. 9, 12 PM: Lenten Service @ NB Presbyterian Church
• Apr. 10: Job Fair @ Community Center
• Apr. 12, 10 AM–12 PM: Easter Eggstravaganza @ RV Public Library
• Apr. 12, 4 PM: BINGO @ Hawthorn Fire Hall
• Apr. 16, 12 PM: Lenten Service @ Leatherwood Church
• Apr. 18, 12 PM: Good Friday Service @ Hawthorn Nazarene
• Apr. 20, 7 AM: Easter Sunrise Service @ First Church of God
• Apr. 30, 6–8 PM: Skywarn Storm Spotter Training
📅 MAY
• May 4, 7 PM: RVCA Baccalaureate Service, Grace Baptist Church
• May 8: Redbank Valley Day of Giving
• May 17: Wellness Blood Analysis Program
• May 24: Mad Hatter Tea Party @ Historical Center
📅 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, 6-9pm: 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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👉 Follow along for updates, and join the fun!
#DiscoverClarionCounty #TrailheadToHappiness #VisitPA #NewBethlehem #RedbankValley #CommunityEvents #FamilyFun #ThingsToDo #ShopLocal #SupportLocal
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🌸 Spring into Savings at the Valley Thrift Shop! 🌸
PHOTOS: Celebrate the season with a SURPRISE $1.00 Bag Sale at the Valley Thrift Shop in downtown New Bethlehem!
🗓️ April 3rd & 4th
⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 224 Broad Street, New Bethlehem, PA 16242
🛍️ Find hidden treasures, support local nonprofits, and shop with purpose!
🎁 Donations are also welcome — up to 4 boxes/bags accepted between 10:00 AM and 3:30 PM while the shop is open.
❤️ Thrifting never felt so good — every purchase makes a difference!
Hosted by: Valley Thrift Shop
🙌 Powered by Volunteers. Benefiting Local Nonprofits.
📅 Serving the community since 1983
🕒 Open Hours:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday — 10 AM to 4 PM
(Sunday, Monday & Wednesday — Closed)
💵 Cash only
🚫 No electronics, pillows, or large items accepted
👭 Bring a friend & come thrift with us — you never know what treasures you’ll find!
*Photos courtesy of Liz Harmon of TechReady Professionals & RedbankValley.org
#RedbankValley #NewBethlehemPA #ThriftShopFinds #SpringDeals #SupportLocal #ThriftForACause #CommunityStrong
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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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