Partnership project between SCA and the Trail Town Program to promote sustainable development in the towns along the Great Allegheny Passage. Project Leader: Elisa Mayes Project Dates: February - December 2011 Email Address: emayes@thesca.org
Confluence - August Update
Confluence Creative Arts Center is gaining recognition in the area. It was recently suggested by the Confluence Tourism Association to nominate Jody and Jay Best of the Creative Arts Center for the Outstanding Person of the Year award from the Somerset County Chamber of Commerce. Several large donations were made to the Creative Arts Center and this has help support the painting of telephone poles by the Creative Arts Center and Turkeyfoot High School showing more support for Trail Town Art.
Other news:
-suggestion from Larry Walsh about a memorial service in the Town Park on September 11
-media has praised Confluence for its development and success due to the trail
-Pumpkinfest to be over 3 days in October, Friday-Sunday, 7th-9th - http://www.confluencepumpkinfest.org/
-Light Up Night to be the Saturday after Thanksgiving, in preparation for Christmas celebrations
New Businesses:
-new bakery opening soon
-Riverview Kitchenettes - guesthouse with two bedrooms; 50 yards from bike trail
-Casselman Overlook Guest House - 726 Oden St
-Phil Wu
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