May 26, 2006 2 min read

Programs slated OHIOPYLE – Ohiopyle State Park will offer the following interpretive programs this weekend:

Today

– 8 to 9:30 p.m., French and Indian War, Kentuck Campground Amphitheater. This year marks the 250th anniversary of the war. Park rangers will talk about Ohiopyle’s role in this war.

Saturday

– 10 a.m. to noon, Frog Hunt, Kentuck Campground Amphitheater. Participants will meet at the amphitheater to discuss the plan to attack and then head to the pond to catch frogs.

– 8:30 to 10 p.m., Bats, Kentuck Campground Amphitheater. Participants will learn about bats. They will enjoy a “bat-like” activity and then watch a video about bats.

Sunday

– 10 a.m. to noon, The Plants of Ferncliff, train station. Ferncliff has been designated as a National Natural Landmark because of its unique plant life. Participants will learn about these species.

– 7 to 8:30 p.m., Furs, Kentuck Campground Amphitheater. Mammals play a key role in the Ohiopyle ecosystem. Participants will look at mammals’ fur.

Concerts set

CONNELLSVILLE – The Connellsville Lions Club will once again host a free summer concert series at Lions Square in downtown Connellsville beginning June 4.

All concerts begin at 7 p.m.

For more information about Lions or the concert series, contact George Puskar at 628-7460.

Two new groups include:

– June 4, Free Spirit, a gospel group.

– June 25, Girlz in Black Hats, a new country group featuring the fiddle.

The series will continue as follows:

– July 9, High Ryder, a local country group.

– July 23, Punch, a popular oldies band.

– Aug. 6, Jake Zelmore and the Traveling Road Show, another old favorite that features the fiddle.

– Aug. 20, Harold Betters, famous local jazz musician.

Those planning to attend are asked to bring lawn chairs. Refreshments will be available.