Children in kindergarten through eighth grade that already know how to play chess but could use a few pointers or some practice before participating in the annual Children’s Chess Tournament in March are encouraged to attend a workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 15 in the Ligonier V…

There will be a new Ligonier Country Night Market, a joint effort with the market and the Ligonier Chamber of Commerce, held on the third Thursday of the month from June through October on the Diamond.

The 29th Annual Ice Fest, organized by the Ligonier Valley Chamber of Commerce, will take place this weekend on the Diamond and along adjoining streets.

The Ligonier Valley Education Trust will fund grants to a maximum of $500 for educational projects by 501©(3) organizations or individuals affiliated with those groups in the geographic area of the Ligonier Valley School District.

Girls and boys ages 10-18 interested in Scouting, be aware you can join BSA Troop 372 Ligonier, for a visit with a sled dog team, to be on their team for the Klondike Derby, and you still have time to get ready for summer camp.

The Socrates Café discussion group will hold their first meeting from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, in the Ligonier Valley Library’s Smart Room.

Come to Graceful Aging Wellness Center from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Monday, Dec. 30, to Jump Start the New Year. All fitness levels are welcome to participate in this workout mashup extravaganza.

Families are invited to come to the Ligonier Valley Library today (Saturday) to help decorate the library’s Christmas tree.

Everyone is invited to “Thanksgiving Unplugged” at 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, in Calvary United Methodist Church, North St. Clair St., Ligonier Borough.

Saturday, Nov. 16, is the last day for this month’s bag sale at the Open Hands Ministry Clothing Boutique, located in the Cook Township Community Center, Route 711 South, Stahlstown,

Purple Heart Veteran Retired Lieutenant Colonel Leo Ciaramiaro with be at the Ligonier Valley Library from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 9. He will share his story and his Purple Heart Medal with families and children.

Local author Chris Rodell returns to the Ligonier Valley Library at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, to discuss his latest book, “Growing Up in the REAL Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood: Life Lessons from the Heart of Latrobe, Pennsylvania.”

Raffle tickets are still available for a chance to win exclusive use of the Ligonier Valley Library’s Diamond Room during the Fort Ligonier Days parade on Saturday, Oct. 12.

September is National Library Card Sign Up Month and the Ligonier Valley Library is lowering the library card age to five years.

Forbes State Forest hosted the very first Pop Up Trail Work Party last week on a very soggy section of trail behind the forestry office in Laughlintown.

Savvy Citizen is up and running. This is the citizen notification system that Ligonier Borough is going to try for a year.

The Open Hands Ministry Clothing Boutique, located in the Cook Township Community Center, Route 711 South, Stahlstown, continues holding a bag sale until the end of August. A small grocery bag full of clothing is $1, while a small kitchen bag of clothing sells for $3.

Ligonier Borough, Ligonier Township and the Ligonier Valley Police Department will participate in the first annual National Night Out from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, in the municipal parking lot across the street from the Ligonier Valley YMCA.

Summer in Ligonier continues from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today (Saturday), July 20, in the Diamond Park area, with over 18 craft vendors, merchant sidewalk sales, kettle corn, carriage rides, artists in action and children’s activities.