Music in the Park Concert Series
Scott Silvis performing. Note: Caleb Kopta has been rescheduled for September 25.
Crawford Gives 2024
Crawford Gives will run 4 days this year and for CARE that means extra days to add donations designated for the new handicap, family friendly bathrooms at Lions Park, live history events, concert series, conservation and development of local green spaces, and Light Up Cochranton. For every dollar donated, the Crawford Gives partners give a prorated amount to add to the amount given making your donation stretch even farther.
French Creek Poker Paddle '24
Paddling from Shaws Landing to Cochranton picking up cards along the way. Prizes for high hand ($300) and low hand ($150). Refreshments and door prizes at the end. Tickets go on sale mid-May on Eventbrite $30
Music in the Park Concert Series
50 Miles to Empty is a husband and wife duo that performs acoustic, stripped down versions of songs from the 50's through today. Believing that “music can literally heal the soul and that music has the power to bring people together,” the group will entertain the Cochranton community with an outdoor concert 6-8 PM at Lions Park on May 22. CAREs Music in the Park series is free and open to the public.
Crawford Gives 2023
CARE will once again participate in Crawford Gives, a fundraising event across Crawford Co. for nonprofit organizations. Money raised is then augmented by prorated funds given by area companies and corporations. It is a great way to stretch your donation!
This year CARE is focused on updating Lions Park for accessibility including new bathrooms at the park.
2023 CARE Golf Scramble
Held at Mt Hope Golf Course. 4-Person Scramble Format; Line & Skill prizes; Skins & Mulligans available for purchase; Refreshments; $80 per person. Contact Mike Dickson at 814-425-2895 or email: dicksonfuneralhome@windstream.net
2023 French Creek Poker Paddle
A 5-mile paddle down French Creek from Shaws Landing Boat Launch to Cochranton Landing. Paddle includes stops along the creek to pick up playing cards. Cash prizes: $300 high hand; $150 low hand. Tickets available at Eventbrite
French Creek Heritage Event
A day of history focused on the World Wars. Event to be held on the Cochranton Community Fairgrounds.
FRENCH CREEK POKER PADDLE
From Shaws Landing to Cochranton. Tickets $30 per player on sale May 1. Details to follow.
Golf Scramble at Mt Hope Golf Course
Scramble format for teams of 4. $75 each. Contact : Mike Dickson (814) 425-2895
P O Box 176 Cochranton, Pa 16314
Email: dicksonfuneralhome@windstream.net
Taste of Cochranton
A sampling of delicious fare from local restaurants, civic groups and area churches. Tickets $10 and available at local restaurants and at the Borough Office. Benefits for the new Home Show Building.
French Creek Poker Paddle 2021
A 7 mile trip down French Creek launching at Shaws Landing and ending at Cochranton. Collect your poker hand along the way. High hand $300; low hand $150 See French Creek Poker Paddle page for tickets [$25]
French Creek Poker Paddle
A now annual outing by the Cochranton Area Redevelopment Effort, the French Creek Poker Paddle will take place the last Saturday in June. Tickets will be available online in May through Eventbrite. Beginning at Shaws Landing Fish & Game Commission launch site, the paddle ends at Cochranton Landing. Cash prizes, loads of fun!
Founders Day Auction
This major fundraising event for CARE will be highlighting the upcoming renovations planned for the Cochranton Fairgrounds. Running with a Farm/Fair theme, CARE hopes to raise money for matching funds grants sought by the Cochranton Fair Board. A lesser portion of the profits will help further the continuance of ongoing community projects such as Veterans Way and the French Creek access area. Doors open at 5 pm. Concession foods available. Free to the public.
French Creek Heritage Event
Pontiac's Rebellion & Revenge in 1763
Cochranton Fairgrounds