š± How Farmingtonās Laurel Caverns just became Pennsylvaniaās newest state park
Morning Farmington! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How Farmingtonās Laurel Caverns just became Pennsylvaniaās newest state park
- When Govāt Mule and Larkin Poe plug in at Timber Rock
- How Fort Necessity in Farmington shaped a young George Washington
Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Music and Arts Festival and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 75 and low of 55 degrees.
- Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 82, low: 42.
- Sunday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., with a high of 50 and low of 33 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Longtime owners of Laurel Caverns trust Pa. to take care of natural attraction (macon.com) ā Laurel Caverns in Farmington has just been donated to Pennsylvania, becoming the stateās 125th state park and its first subterranean park, securing long-term protection for this local natural landmark. Donor David Caleās family has cared for the caverns for generations, and tours will continue under the Laurel Caverns Conservancy, keeping this geological attraction open for education and exploration in the Laurel Highlands. 
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ā¢ Gov't Mule Welcome Larkin Poe for The Allman Brothers Band's 'Blue Sky' (jambands.com) ā Govāt Mule and Larkin Poe are bringing their spring tour to Farmingtonās Timber Rock Amphitheater soon, giving local fans a chance to hear their collaborative take on Allman Brothers classics like āBlue Sky.ā Fresh off a high-energy Des Moines show, the bands will share the stage here before wrapping their joint run in Nashville on April 22. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ The making of America's first president, George Washington (tribtoday.com) ā Local readers may appreciate that George Washingtonās first major military setback unfolded at Fort Necessity in nearby Farmington, where he hastily built the fort before surrendering to French and Native American forces in 1754. The story then follows how his early surveying, military service, and political efforts in Virginia shaped the leader he later became during the Revolution. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Farmington
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Upcoming Events in
Farmington
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ā Featured events ā
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Spring Beer Dinner ā Braddock's Restaurant & Tavern
Braddock's Restaurant and Tavern, 3261 National Pike, Farmington
7:00 pm
Friday April 24
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Other local events
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Purcellville Music and Arts Festival
250 S. Nursery Ave. , Purcellville
12:00 pm -
Leaf's Spring Thing - Leaf's Fest
The Glades Festival Grounds , 154 Mason-Dixon Rd , Gibbon Glade
3:00 pm -
An Evening With Larry the Cable Guy
Timber Rock Amphitheater , 3360 National Pike , Farmington
7:00 pm -
Date Night (May 15): Blacksmithing
Touchstone Center For Crafts , 1049 Wharton Furnace Rd , Farmington
6:30 pm -
Date Night (May 15): Ceramics
Touchstone Center For Crafts , 1049 Wharton Furnace Rd , Farmington
6:30 pm
Saturday April 25
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
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š Events Nearby
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Folsom Prison Experience - Easton, PA - A Johnny Cash
State Theatre Center For the Arts , 27 E Main St , Uniontown
7:30 pm -
Folsom Prison Experience ā Johnny Cash Show ā Easton, PA ā State Theatre
State Theatre Center For the Arts , 27 E Main St , Uniontown
7:30 pm -
Youghopoly: Spring Wildflower Hike
Ohiopyle State Park , 124 Main St , Ohiopyle
9:30 am -
The Music of the Lord of the Rings In Concert
State Theatre Center For the Arts , 27 E Main St , Uniontown
4:30 pm -
William Matheny
Falls City Pub & Restaurant , 112 Garrett St , Ohiopyle
6:00 pm -
Easy Rider GAP fully-supported Bike Tour
Wilderness Voyageurs Rafting & Bike Tours , 103 Garrett St , Ohiopyle
8:00 pm
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
Saturday April 25
Tuesday April 28
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Nemacolin Woodlands Resort posted a job opening for Reservations & Booking Agent ($15- $25/hr in total compensation with the incentive plan) (ONSITE) in Farmington. Apply here.
- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Connellsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Farmington here.
š Nearby News
Uniontown
- 197 W Main St Unit 2, Uniontown, PA 15401 (realtor.com)
- Laurel Highlands parents demand accountability after staff arrests (wtae.com)
- State police offer reward for information about 1974 killing (heraldstandard.com)
Connellsville
- Canonsburg man charged with attempted homicide in connection with Fayette County shooting (wpxi.com)
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