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📌 Upcoming Events: New Bethlehem & Redbank Valley

📅 APRIL 2026
• Apr 2, 6P: Maundy Thursday, First Church of God (NB)
• Apr 2, 7P: Maundy Thursday, First Fellowship Church
• Apr 3, 12P: Good Friday Service, Hawthorn Nazarene
• Apr 3, 1P: Cross Walks, NB First Fellowship & Hawthorn Elem
• Apr 3, 7P: “The Easter Story” Cantata, Oakland Church of God
• Apr 3, 7P: Community Communion, First Baptist Clarion
• Apr 4, 10A–12P: Easter Egg Hunt, RV Public Library
• Apr 4, 10A: Lions Club Egg Hunt, Gumtown Park
• Apr 4, 1P: Easter Worship, St. Mary’s Redbank
• Apr 5, 7A: Easter Sunrise, First Church of God
• Apr 5, 8:30A: Sunrise Service, New Salem Pierce
• Apr 5, 10:30A: Easter Service, Leatherwood Church
• Apr 5, 11A: Easter Celebration, First Fellowship Church
• Apr 10, 10A–3P: Chamber Job Fair, RV Community Center
• Apr 10–11: Disaster Relief Training, Grace Baptist
• Apr 14, 8–10A: Community Breakfast, RV Community Center
• Apr 19, 11:30A–2P: St. Nicholas Spaghetti Dinner, Mayport
• Apr 24, 11:30A–5P: Masons Blood Drive, First Fellowship Church
• Apr 25, 2–4P: Tea Among the Tulips, RV Community Center
• Apr 25, 7P: Barbershop Harmony Show, RVHS

📅 MAY 2026
• May 3, 7P: Baccalaureate Service, First Fellowship Church
• May 9, 3P Doors: Sportsmen Bingo, Hawthorn FD

📅 JUNE 2026
• Jun 5–6: Community Yard Sales, NB Area
• Jun 13, 4P: Victory in the Valley, RV Park
• Jun 19, 6P: Purse Bingo Bash, Trinity Hall
• Jun 27: Customer Appreciation Day, NB

📅 JULY 2026
• Jul 3: Freedom Festival Fireworks, Gumtown Park

📅 SEPTEMBER 2026
• Sep 18–20: Peanut Butter Festival, Gumtown Park
• Sep 20: Duck Race at the Dam

📅 OCTOBER 2026
• Oct: Halloween Parade, Redbank Valley HS

📅 NOVEMBER 2026
• Nov 28: Cookie Crawl, New Bethlehem

📅 DECEMBER 2026
• Dec 5: Christmas Parade & Santa, NB

🙏 Prayer Breakfasts
• Men’s: Zack’s, 7A, weekly during Lent
• Women’s: First Thursdays, 8A at Zack’s

🌟 Save the Date
• May–Oct Fridays: Gumtown Market, 12:30–5P

📩 Submit events: [email protected] | [email protected]
⏰ Deadline: Mondays by 5 PM

#NewBethlehem #RedbankValley #CommunityEvents #FaithEvents #EasterInTheValley #HeIsRisen #DiscoverClarionCounty #ShopLocal #SupportLocal #ClarionCounty
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🌷✝️ Community Easter & Church Events ✝️🌷

So many wonderful opportunities to gather, worship, and celebrate this Easter season across our community! 🙌🐣

📅 Thursday, April 2nd
➡️ 6 PM – Maundy Thursday Service at First Church of God (NB)
Passover meal, Communion, and foot washing

➡️ 7 PM – Maundy Thursday Service at New Bethlehem First Fellowship Church. Rev. Dr. Gordon Barrows shares: “The Last Supper: A Night of Love, Service, and Sacrifice”



📅 Friday, April 3rd
➡️ 12 PM – Good Friday Service (RVCA) at Hawthorn Nazarene Church
Rev. Carol Brown speaking (no luncheon)

➡️ 1 PM – Community Cross Walks
📍 NB First Fellowship Church parking lot
📍 Hawthorn Elementary parking lot

➡️ 7 PM – “The Easter Story” Cantata
Oakland Church of God (Distant) 🎶

➡️ 7 PM – Community Communion Service
First Baptist Church, Clarion



📅 Saturday, April 4th 🐰🥚
➡️ 10 AM–Noon – Easter Egg Hunt at Redbank Valley Public Library
Egg hunt, bunny visit, crafts & photos 📸 Candy by Char-Val Candies 🍫

➡️ 10 AM – NB Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt
📍 Gumtown Park (Rain or Shine!)

➡️ 1 PM – Easter Weekend Worship
📍 St. Mary’s Redbank Church (Templeton) Rev. Dr. Gordon Barrows “The Easter Miracle; He Died for You, Are You Living for Him?”



📅 Sunday, April 5th – Easter Sunday 🌅✝️
➡️ 7 AM – Sunrise Service at First Church of God (NB)
Breakfast to follow 🍳

➡️ 8:30 AM – Sunrise Celebration
📍 New Salem Pierce Church (Mayport)

➡️ 10:30 AM – Easter Service at Leatherwood Church. Pastor Doug Henry preaching. Special craft & snack for children 🎨

➡️ 11 AM – Easter Celebration
📍 New Bethlehem First Fellowship Church. Rev. Dr. Gordon Barrows “The Easter Miracle; He Died for You, Are You Living for Him?”



💛 Come celebrate the hope, joy, and victory of Jesus Christ with your friends, family, and neighbors this Easter!

#EasterInTheValley #RedbankValley #HeIsRisen #CommunityFaith #NewBethlehemPA
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🐖🎉 HAM BINGO TONIGHT! 🎉🐖

Join us TODAY, March 30th at the New Bethlehem Fire Hall (425 Arch St., NB, PA 16242) for a fun-filled night of bingo, prizes, and great food!

🚪 Doors Open: 5 PM | 🎱 Bingo Starts: 6 PM | 🍽️ Kitchen Open!

Come out, bring your friends, and enjoy a lively evening supporting our local heroes at the New Bethlehem Fire Company, The Dragon Slayers! 🔥🚒

📞 Info: 814.275.3000 or NewBethlehemFire.com

#NewBethlehem #HamBINGO #CommunityEvent #supportlocal #firecompany
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🎉👏 Business & Citizen of the Year! 👏🎉

What an incredible evening at the Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner, thanks to everyone who joined us!

🏆 Business of the Year: Clarion Printing (Glenn Watson)
🏆 Citizen of the Year: Lisa Leach Goth
💙 A heartfelt thanks to Patrick Crawford & Travis Crawford!

Thanks to Chamber members: Daddy’s Main Street Restaurant for providing a fantastic meal & Trinity Hall for hosting us in their venue!

📸 High quality, unbranded photos of our award winners are available here:
www.calicophotos.com/Chamber26-Dinner

*Photos courtesy of Matt Green of Calico Systems & Conner Miller of MPS Pro Services

#RedbankValley #NewBethlehem #ChamberOfCommerce #CommunityStrong #SmallBusinessSuccess🎉👏 Business & Citizen of the Year! 👏🎉 What an incredible evening at the Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner, thanks to everyone who joined us! 🙌✨ 🏆 Business of the Year: Clarion Printing (Glenn Watson) 🏆 Citizen of the Year: Lisa Leach Goth 💙 A heartfelt thanks to Patrick Crawford & Travis Crawford! Special thanks to Chamber members: Daddy’s Main Street Restaurant for providing a fantastic meal and Trinity Hall for hosting us in their beautiful venue! 📸 High quality, unbranded photos of our award winners are available here: www.calicophotos.com/Chamber26-Dinner *Photos courtesy of Matt Green of Calico Systems & Conner Miller of MPS Pro Services #RedbankValley #NewBethlehem #ChamberOfCommerce #CommunityStrong #SmallBusinessSuccess
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🎉👏 CONGRATS 👏🎉 Business-of-the-Year: Clarion Printing-Litho (Glenn Watson). | Citizen-of-the-Year: Lisa Leach Goth. 👏🎉 Special thanks to Patrick Crawford & Travis Crawford. -RV Chamber of Commerce

#Congrats #BusinessOfTheYear #CitizenOfTheYear #NewBethlehem #RedbankValley
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🙏✨ Hearts Awakened, Eyes Opened! ✨🙏

What a powerful & spirit-filled Community Lenten Service, and a heartfelt thanks to Rev. Dr. Gordon Barrows & New Bethlehem First Fellowship Church for their hospitality as he shared “The Easter Story Mystery: Eyes Opened, Hearts Awakened” from Luke 24:13–26. 💜⛪

🔥 3 Key Takeaways:
• 👀 Jesus is always near, even when we don’t recognize Him
• 📖 God opens our eyes through His Word
• ❤️ When Christ is revealed, lives are transformed

📅 Next Lenten Service: Wed., April 1 | ⏰ 12 PM | 📍 NB Wesleyan Methodist School @ 9296 Curlsville Rd 🧭 Route 861 → 3.6 miles → right onto Curlsville Rd → 1.4 miles

📸 Photos courtesy of Liz Harmon of TechReady Professionals & RedbankValley.org

#EasterStory #Lent2026 #NewBethlehem #RedbankValley #FaithJourney🙏✨ Hearts Awakened, Eyes Opened! ✨🙏 What a powerful & spirit-filled Community Lenten Service, and a heartfelt thanks to Rev. Dr. Gordon Barrows & New Bethlehem First Fellowship Church for their hospitality as he shared “The Easter Story Mystery: Eyes Opened, Hearts Awakened” from Luke 24:13–26. 💜⛪ 🔥 3 Key Takeaways: • 👀 Jesus is always near, even when we don’t recognize Him • 📖 God opens our eyes through His Word • ❤️ When Christ is revealed, lives are transformed 📅 Next Lenten Service: Wed., April 1 | ⏰ 12 PM | 📍 NB Wesleyan Methodist School @ 9296 Curlsville Rd 🧭 Route 861 → 3.6 miles → right onto Curlsville Rd → 1.4 miles 📸 Photos courtesy of Liz Harmon of TechReady Professionals & RedbankValley.org #EasterStory #Lent2026 #NewBethlehem #RedbankValley #FaithJourney
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🌸 Women’s Prayer Breakfast: A Morning of Miracles Awaits! ✨

Join us for a powerful and uplifting Women’s Prayer Breakfast 🙏💐 as we gather for faith, fellowship, and encouragement!

🗓 Thursday, April 2 | ⏰ 8:15 AM
📍 Zack’s Restaurant, New Bethlehem, PA

🎤 Speaker: Ericka Michel
💬 Message: God still does miracles ✝️✨

Come enjoy a delicious breakfast ☕🍓, meaningful connection, and a message that will inspire your heart and strengthen your faith 💛 All ladies are warmly welcome!

#WomensMinistry #PrayerBreakfast #NewBethlehem #FaithAndFellowship #GodStillMoves
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🥜🎉 Peanut Butter Festival Duck Race is Back! 🐥🏁

Join the fun at the Great 2026 Peanut Butter Festival Duck Race on Sunday, September 20 at the dam! 🦆💨 Get your ducks early and be part of this exciting festival tradition!

🎟️ Early Price: $3 each or 3 for $5

📍 Pick up locations: Alice’s Shear Madness ✂️ | Redbank Valley Chevrolet 🚗 | Redbank Valley Public Library 📚 | TechReady Professionals 💻 | The Jewelry Shop 💍 | Trail Side Tattoos 🎨

💛 Support the Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce and help make the Peanut Butter Festival even sweeter for our community! 📞 Call Gennie at (724) 525-9844

#PeanutButterFestival #DuckRaceFun #RedbankValley #NewBethlehem #SupportLocal🥜🎉 Peanut Butter Festival Duck Race is Back! 🐥🏁

Join the fun at the Great 2026 Peanut Butter Festival Duck Race on Sunday, September 20 at the dam! 🦆💨 Get your ducks early and be part of this exciting festival tradition!

🎟️ Early Price: $3 each or 2 for $5

📍 Pick up locations: Alice’s Shear Madness ✂️ | Redbank Valley Chevrolet 🚗 | Redbank Valley Public Library 📚 | TechReady Professionals 💻 | The Jewelry Shop 💍 | Trail Side Tattoos 🎨

💛 Support the Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce and help make the Peanut Butter Festival even sweeter for our community! 📞 Call Gennie at (724) 525-9844

#PeanutButterFestival #DuckRaceFun #RedbankValley #NewBethlehem #SupportLocal
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🚔 NOW HIRING: POLICE OFFICERS! 👮‍♂️👮‍♀️

The Southern Clarion County Regional Police Department is looking for full-time & part-time officers to join a dedicated, growing team serving our community! 💙

✨ What You’ll Get: Competitive wages 💰 | Overtime & bonuses | Take-home vehicle 🚓 | Health & pension 🏥 | Paid time off | Advancement opportunities | Specialty units (including drone ops) 🚁

📅 Important Dates: Application Deadline: April 7 at 2 PM ⏰ | Testing: April 11 at 8 AM (New Bethlehem) 📝

📋 Basic Requirements: US Citizen 🇺🇸 | HS Diploma/GED 🎓 | Valid PA Driver’s License 🚗 | Act 120 (or eligible) | Physically & mentally fit 💪

📞 Apply Today: Call 814.275.1180 ☎️ | Email [email protected] 📧 | Visit SCCRPD.com 🌐

Serve with purpose. Protect your neighbors. Build a career that matters. 🙌

#NowHiring #PoliceJobs #NewBethlehem #Rimersburg #EastBrady #LawEnforcement #CommunityStrong
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Redbank Valley School District & several preschools are located in New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and the Redbank Valley area. Education-related organizations include the Redbank Valley Education Association, Alumni Association and Education Foundation. To contact a specific school directly, please see the list of ‘School Links‘ on this page – each link directs to the school’s website.

Redbank Valley School District
920 Broad Street
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
P: 814.275.2426
F: 814.275.2428
E: RedbankValley.net/contact

Redbank Valley High School
910 Broad Street
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
P: 814.275.2424
F: 814.275.2428

Redbank Valley Primary School
600 Vine Street
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
P: 814.275.2680
F: 814.275.4110

Redbank Valley Intermediate School
1306 Truittsburg Road
Hawthorn, PA 16230
P: 814.365.5141
F: 814.365.2427

SCHOOL LINKS