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NB Community Choir to present Easter Cantata on Good Friday
THE NEW BETHLEHEM Area Community Choir will present the Easter cantata, “The Easter Story,” on Friday, April 3, beginning at 7 p.m., at the Oakland Church of God ....
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NB Community Choir to present Easter Cantata on Good Friday
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🙏✝️ Good Friday Service Today ✝️🙏
TODAY: Join us today at 12 PM for a meaningful time of reflection on Christ’s sacrifice at 📍 Hawthorn Church of the Nazarene with 🎤 Rev. Carol Brown sharing 📖 Last Words of Christ, hosted by the Redbank Valley Church Association. All are welcome. 💜⛪ ❗ No luncheon follows
➡️ Other Community Church/Easter Events today:
➡️ 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
➡️ Easter Sunrise: Sun, Apr 5 | 🌅 7 AM | 📍 First Church of God | 🎤 Rev. Zach Lays | 📖 Matthew 28 | 🍳 Breakfast follows
🙏 Come reflect, remember, and prepare your heart for Easter.
#GoodFriday #Lent #FaithTogether #NewBethlehem #RedbankValley
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🙏✝️ Good Friday Service Today ✝️🙏
TODAY: Join us today at 12 PM for a meaningful time of reflection on Christ’s sacrifice at 📍 Hawthorn Church of the Nazarene with 🎤 Rev. Carol Brown sharing 📖 Last Words of Christ, hosted by the Redbank Valley Church Association. All are welcome. 💜⛪ ❗ No luncheon follows
➡️ Other Community Church/Easter Events today:
➡️ 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
➡️ Easter Sunrise: Sun, Apr 5 | 🌅 7 AM | 📍 First Church of God | 🎤 Rev. Zach Lays | 📖 Matthew 28 | 🍳 Breakfast follows
🙏 Come reflect, remember, and prepare your heart for Easter.
#GoodFriday #Lent #FaithTogether #NewBethlehem #RedbankValley
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✝️🌄 Community Good Friday Cross Walk 🌄✝️
Join us for the Annual Community Cross Walk hosted by New Bethlehem First Fellowship Church! 🙏
📅 Friday, April 3 | 🕐 1:00 PM
📍 Starting at New Bethlehem First Fellowship Church (234 Penn St., NB)
🚶♂️ Walk through the heart of New Bethlehem as we follow in the footsteps of Christ, reading scripture, singing hymns, and reflecting on His incredible sacrifice. 🙌 Led by Pastor Bud Davis, this meaningful journey is a powerful way to pause, reflect, and worship together as a community.
📖 All are welcome, come as you are and walk with us. ❤️✝️
#goodfriday #crosswalk #holyweek #FaithInAction #NewBethlehem
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✝️🌄 Community Good Friday Cross Walk 🌄✝️
Join us for the Annual Community Cross Walk hosted by New Bethlehem First Fellowship Church! 🙏
📅 Friday, April 3 | 🕐 1:00 PM
📍 Starting at New Bethlehem First Fellowship Church (234 Penn St., NB)
🚶♂️ Walk through the heart of New Bethlehem as we follow in the footsteps of Christ, reading scripture, singing hymns, and reflecting on His incredible sacrifice. 🙌 Led by Pastor Bud Davis, this meaningful journey is a powerful way to pause, reflect, and worship together as a community.
📖 All are welcome, come as you are and walk with us. ❤️✝️
#goodfriday #crosswalk #holyweek #FaithInAction #NewBethlehem
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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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📌 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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📌 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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Redbank Chamber names Citizen, Business of the Year
ALCOLA – In addition to being longtime members of the local business scene, and both involved in the area’s community efforts, the recipients of this year’s Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce awards also share at least one thing in common.
Both Citizen of the Year Lisa Leach Goth and Business of the Year Clarion Printing and owner Glenn Watson have been vital members of the chamber and its many events throughout the year.
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Redbank Chamber names Citizen, Business of the Year
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ALCOLA – In addition to being longtime members of the local business scene, and both involved in the area’s community efforts, the recipients of this year’s Redbank Valley Chamber of0 CommentsComment on Facebook
New Bethlehem Snow Storm Makes History
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT LOCAL NEWS New Bethlehem Snow Storm Makes History NEW BETHLEHEM (RVO) – New Bethlehem Borough and the Office of the Mayor are proud of the volunteers, [...]
American Flags Donated to Redbank Valley School District
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT LOCAL NEWS American Flags donated to RV School District NEW BETHLEHEM, Pa. (RVO) - In preparation for Redbank Valley Intermediate School’s 'Visit with a Veteran' program, [...]
New Bethlehem Mayor promotes Clarion County CodeRED Emergency System
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT LOCAL NEWS NB Mayor promotes Clarion County CodeRED Emergency System NEW BETHLEHEM, Pa. (RVO) - Mayor of New Bethlehem, the Rev. Dr. Gordon Barrows, applauds the [...]
Southern Clarion County Regional Police Department Directors 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT LOCAL NEWS Southern Clarion County Regional Police Department Directors 2024 NEW BETHLEHEM, Pa. (RVO) - The Southern Clarion County Regional Police Department is pleased to announce [...]
Regional Police Department positioned for Growth
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT LOCAL NEWS Regional Police Department positioned for growth NEW BETHLEHEM, Pa. (RVO) - The first year, and especially the first several months of any startup comes with [...]
Redbank Valley hosts Wreaths Across America
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT LOCAL NEWS Redbank Valley hosts Wreaths Across America Wreaths Across America - New Bethlehem PA - American Legion Post 354 - Photo courtesy of TechReady [...]
Barrows re-elected Mayor of New Bethlehem
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT LOCAL NEWS Barrows re-elected Mayor of New Bethlehem NEW BETHLEHEM, Pa. (RVO) - Following the November 2021 general election, New Bethlehem businessman, Gordon Barrows, has been [...]
Barrows wins reelection for Mayor of New Bethlehem
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT LOCAL NEWS Barrows wins reelection for Mayor of New Bethlehem NEW BETHLEHEM, Pa. (RVO) - Rev. Dr. Gordon V. Barrows, a lifelong resident and passionate advocate [...]
RV Church Association Food Pantry Makes Pandemic Changes
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT LOCAL NEWS RV Church Association Food Pantry Makes Pandemic Changes NEW BETHLEHEM, PA. (RVO) by Helen Toy - When news of the coronavirus hit the airwaves, [...]
NB Mayor encourages community to support RVHS Class of 2020
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT LOCAL NEWS NB Mayor encourages community to support RVHS Class of 2020 NEW BETHLEHEM, PA. (RVO) - In a recently published press release, New Bethlehem Mayor [...]
Come to visit and you might just want to stay! The New Bethlehem area and Redbank Valley community has a ‘Welcome Brochure’ and visitors guide for folks who are new to area or just visiting. Checkout Places to Stay, Places to Eat, Things to Do and much more! See ‘Visitor links‘ on this page.
New Bethlehem Town Center
Arch Street
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
P: 814.275.1718
E: [email protected]
W: www.NewBethlehemTownCenter.com
New Bethlehem Borough
210 Lafayette Street
New Bethlehem, PA. 16242
P: 814.275.2003
F: 814.275.4269
E: [email protected]
W: www.NewBethlehemBoro.com
Hawthorn Borough
P.O. Box
Hawthorn, PA 16230
P: 814.365.2494
F: 814.365.2494
E: [email protected]
W: www.HawthornBoro.org