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🎆🇺🇸 FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2025 — A Night to Remember! 🇺🇸🎆
Join us this Thursday, July 3rd at Gumtown Park in New Bethlehem as we celebrate 249 years of American independence with a fun-filled evening for the whole family! 🎉
🎶 Enjoy great tunes by a local DJ
🌭 Grab a hotdog and relax in the park
🎨 Let the kids enjoy face painting
🤝 Catch up with neighbors and friends
🎇 Cap off the night with a spectacular fireworks display!
📍 Where: Gumtown Park, New Bethlehem, PA
🕓 When: Festivities begin at 4 PM and continue through fireworks at dusk!
Proudly sponsored by the businesses and neighbors of the Redbank Valley community 💙❤️
Let freedom ring, and let’s celebrate together! ✨🇺🇸
#FreedomFestival2025 #RedbankValley #NewBethlehemPA #FireworksFun #CommunityCelebration #FacePainting #LiveDJ #FamilyFun #SupportLocal #GumtownPark
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🎆 Freedom Festival 2025 – Celebrate with Us! 🇺🇸🎉
📅 Thursday, July 3, 2025
📍 Gumtown Memorial Park, New Bethlehem
🕓 4 PM until the Fireworks Finale at Dusk!
Join us for “An Evening in the Park” as we celebrate 249 years of America! Bring the whole family and enjoy:
🎶 Music & entertainment
🌭 Hotdogs, snacks, drinks
🚒 First responder vehicle displays
🧒 Kids activities
🛍️ Craft & food vendors
✨ A spectacular fireworks display at 9 PM from Shirey’s Landing!
This patriotic celebration is made possible by the generous support of local businesses and neighbors throughout the Redbank Valley. Sponsorships are still being accepted—see the Chamber for details!
🗓️ Don’t Miss Our Upcoming Events!
🎉 Peanut Butter Festival – Sept. 19–21
🎃 Fall Bingo – Oct. 20
👻 Halloween Parade – Oct. 30
🍪 Cookie Crawl – Nov. 29
🎄 Light Up Night & Festival of Trees – Dec. 6
❤️ Celebrate Small-Town Life in a Big Way!
More info at 👉 www.redbankchamber.com
📍Visit the Redbank Valley for scenic beauty, local eats, outdoor fun, and vibrant small-town charm. Check out the Climax Tunnel, explore the Redbank Valley Trail, and discover why so many fall in love with our region!
#FreedomFestival2025 #NewBethlehemPA #RedbankValley #PeanutButterFestival #ClarionCounty #VisitPA #DiscoverClarionCounty #TrailheadtoHappiness #SmallTownBigSpirit #CelebrateLocal #FireworksAndFun #RedbankChamber
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🎉 UPCOMING EVENTS in the New Bethlehem & Redbank Valley Community! Mark your calendars — there’s something for everyone!
📅 JULY
• July 3: Freedom Festival Fireworks @ Gumtown Park
• July 14: History of Alcola Park Presentation @ History Center
• July 27: NY vs PA Corporate Cup Soccer, Pitt Bradford
📅 AUGUST
• Aug. 1, 6p-9pm: Family Disney Night, RV Community Center
• Aug. 11: Local Underground Railroad Presentation @ History Center
• Aug. 24, 9a-3pm: Tractor Sunday, Leatherwood Church
📅 SEPTEMBER
• Sept. 27, 9a: Valley Advantages Golf Scramble
• 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, Fridays 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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Want your event featured? Become a member.
📩 Send flyers or info to: [email protected] or [email protected]
Deadline: Mondays by 5 PM | Weekly blasts every Thursday!
👉 Follow along for updates, and join the fun!
#DiscoverClarionCounty #TrailheadToHappiness #VisitPA #NewBethlehem #RedbankValley #CommunityEvents #FamilyFun #ThingsToDo #ShopLocal #SupportLocal
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🎉 THANK YOU for Making Customer Appreciation Day a Huge Success! 🎉
PHOTOS: The Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce extends a heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate local businesses and community pride during our 2025 Customer Appreciation Day! 🙌🛍️🌭
🏆 Congratulations to our Passport Prize Winners 🏆
🎁 Leach Agency – Shannon Nolan
🎁 Leader-Vindicator – Steffene Greenawalt
🎁 Klingensmith’s – Kristina Wolfe
🎁 Auto Parts – Debra Smith
🎁 Valley Advantages – Serena Nolan
🎁 Village Pizza – Lisa Hill
🎁 Library – Sandra Whishelman
🎁 Redbank Chevy – Claire Henry
🎁 Jewelry Shop – Natalie Walters
🎁 Chamber of Commerce – Dallas Wyant
🎁 S&T Bank – Rod Bish
🎁 TechReady – Jasmine Martson
🎁 CCCB – Keaton Mellerson
🎁 Riverside – Erica Tennent
🎁 Heeter’s – Natalie Walters
🎁 Riverside – Ruth Clyde
🎁 Hoak – Kelly McIlhattan
🎉 Junior Grand Prize – Dallas Wyant
🎉 Adult Grand Prize – Steffene Greenawalt
📸 *Photos courtesy of Liz Harmon & Ayla Nolan of TechReady Professionals & RedbankValley.org for capturing the smiles and spirit of the day!
We appreciate your continued support of our local businesses — see you at the next event! 🎊
#CustomerAppreciationDay #RedbankValley #ShopLocal #CommunityStrong #SupportSmallBusiness #NewBethlehem #ChamberEvents #LocalLove
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🎉 Get Ready for Summer Fun in Redbank Valley! 🇺🇸🍦🛍️
The Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce has TWO exciting events coming up—and you won’t want to miss them! 👇
📍 Customer Appreciation Day
🗓️ June 27, 2025 | 9 AM – 3 PM
📍 Altel Building, 212 Lafayette Street, New Bethlehem
Come out and celebrate our amazing local businesses! Grab your passport (ages 12+), visit participating stops, and enjoy giveaways and community spirit ❤️
☎️ Questions? Call (724) 525–9844
🎆 Freedom Festival – An Evening in the Park
🗓️ July 3, 2025 | Starting at 4 PM thru Fireworks
📍 Gumtown Park, New Bethlehem
Celebrate 249 years of America with music, food, friends, and FIREWORKS! Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy a magical evening! 🎶🌭🎇
🟡 Don’t forget…
🥜 The Peanut Butter Festival is just around the corner (September 19–21)! From the Rubber Duck Race to the 5K, Half Marathon, Queen Contest & more, we’ve got something for everyone! 👑🏃♀️🦆
Stay tuned—more event flyers will be posted soon!
📅 Other 2025 Highlights:
🎃 October 30 – Halloween Parade
🍪 November 29 – Cookie Crawl
🎄 December 6 – Light Up Night & Festival of Trees
Let’s make the most of this summer & fall in the beautiful Redbank Valley! 💚
#RedbankValley #CustomerAppreciation #FreedomFestival #PeanutButterFestival #VisitPA #CommunityStrong #TrailheadToHappiness #SupportLocal #NewBethlehemPA
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🎉🥜 Get Ready for the 2025 New Bethlehem Peanut Butter Festival! 🎪🏃♀️👑🦆
Mark your calendars — one of the biggest weekends in the Redbank Valley is almost here! The Peanut Butter Festival returns September 19–21, 2025 at Gumtown Memorial Park in New Bethlehem, PA! 🎈🎶
👇 Check out just a few of the exciting festival events already announced:
🚨 4th Annual “Sound the Sirens!” 5K Race, Fun Walk & Half Marathon
👟 Hosted by Distant Area Volunteer Fire Dept
🗓️ Saturday, Sept. 20 | ⏰ Race starts at 8:30 AM
🏃♂️ Medals awarded across multiple age groups
💲 $30 5K/Fun Walk | $40 Half Marathon (Pre-Reg)
🎽 Guaranteed T-shirt if registered by Sept. 6
📍 Register at South Bethlehem Borough Building (7:30 AM)
🖱️ Sign up: RunSignUp.com
👑 Peanut Butter Festival Scholarship Pageant
✨ Calling all young women:
• Queen (16–19 yrs) — 💵 $2,000 Prize
• Princess (13–15 yrs) — 💵 $300 Prize
📌 Apply by August 14, 2025
📍 Applications: Redbank Valley High School, Public Library, or redbankchamber.com
🦆 Rubber Duck Race
🎉 Held on Sunday of the Festival
🦆 $3 each or 2 for $5 (Early Pricing)
🏁 Pick your duck and cheer it on to the finish line!
📢 More Peanut Butter Festival flyers will be added and promoted as they become available — stay tuned for updates on food, vendors, entertainment, and family fun!
📣 Follow the Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce on Facebook for the latest updates!
#PeanutButterFestival #RedbankValley #NewBethlehemPA #RunForTheSirens #RubberDuckRace #ScholarshipPageant #CustomerAppreciationDay #VisitClarionCounty #TrailheadtoHappiness #SupportLocal #CommunityEvents
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🎆 WIN Your Private Fireworks Party Spot! 🎆
How would YOU like front-row seats to the July 3rd Fireworks Show in New Bethlehem? One lucky person, family, business, or organization will win an exclusive opportunity to host their private party at the Redbank Valley Community Center — right on the riverbank! 🏞️🎇
🎉 Here’s what’s included with your winning bid:
✨ Back deck access for unbeatable firework views 🌌
✨ Real indoor bathrooms (no porta-potties!) 🚽
✨ Kitchen access to prep and serve your party feast 🍽️
✨ Indoor & outdoor tables/chairs for entertaining 🪑🍔
✨ Popcorn machine for that extra fun touch 🍿🎉
📝 Secret Bidding Starts NOW!
✅ Submit your bid in person Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10AM–2PM
✅ OR send us a private message on Facebook 💬
💰 Current high bid is $100 — beat that and you could win the ultimate July 3rd experience! 🎊
A refundable cleaning deposit will be required from the winning bidder.
Let the bidding begin! 🚀
#July3rdCelebration #RedbankValleyCommunityCenter #FireworksParty #NBPAEvents #NewBethlehem #SecretBidAuction #FireworksWithAView
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🚤 Thank You for Joining Us for “Boats to Build”! ⚓️📚
PHOTOS: A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who attended our June Monthly Meeting on Monday night! 🙌 We were thrilled to welcome guest speaker Terry Janosik, who delivered a fascinating presentation on “Boats to Build” along the Redbank Creek and Allegheny River 🌊—exploring their role in transportation, lumber rafting, and commercial barges throughout our region’s rich history. 🪵🚢
📍 Hosted at 301 Broad Street, New Bethlehem, this event was part of our ongoing effort to keep local history alive. Your support and donations help us continue offering these free public programs! ❤️
Stay tuned for more events—and thank you for being part of our mission to preserve and share Redbank Valley’s story! 🏛️✨
*Photos courtesy of Liz Harmon & Ayla Nolan of TechReady Professionals & RedbankValley.org 📸
#RedbankHistory #LocalHeritage #NewBethlehem #RedbankValley #RedbankCreek #AlleghenyRiver #HistoricPreservation #BoatsToBuild #CommunitySupport #ExploreHistory
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🎓🏀 Shining Bright: Kira Bonanno’s Next Chapter! 🏀🎓
Please join us in celebrating one of Redbank Valley’s finest — Kira Bonanno! 🎉 Kira is headed to Geneva College to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing while continuing her athletic journey as a collegiate basketball player! 🩺🏀
Graduating with an impressive 4.21 GPA, high honors, and ranked in the top five of her class, Kira is a true scholar-athlete. She led by example as team captain for both the volleyball and basketball teams and also served as yearbook editor. 📚🏐🏀
Her basketball legacy includes:
🏆 4x District 9 Champion
🏆 4x KSAC Champion
⭐️ 3rd & 2nd Team All-Conference
⭐️ 3rd Team All-District
Kira, your Redbank Valley family is so proud of all you’ve accomplished — both on and off the court — and we can’t wait to cheer you on at Geneva! 💛🖤
#RedbankProud #FutureNurse #GenevaCollege #RedbankValley #StudentAthlete #ScholarAthlete #WomenInSports #Leadership #NewBethlehem #KSACChamp #District9Basketball #CollegeBoundPlease join us in celebrating Kira Bonanno, a Redbank Valley graduate who is headed to Geneva College to pursue a bachelor’s degree in nursing and continue her athletic career as a member of their collegiate basketball team! Kira graduated with a 4.21 GPA, earning high honors and ranking in the top five of her class. A true leader on and off the court, she served as team captain for both the volleyball and basketball teams while also leading as yearbook editor. Her basketball accomplishments include four District 9 championships, four KSAC Championships, and selections to the 3rd & 2nd All-Conference Team and 3rd All-District Team. We are so proud of all she’s achieved and can’t wait to see what she accomplishes next!
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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