FREE SUNDAY BAND CONCERT JULY 27, 2008
Performing in Ligonier for 25 consecutive years, the ALLEGHENY BRASS BAND will be back Sunday, July 27, 2008 at 7:00 PM. A fine variety of marches, light classics, solos and "pop" tunes are featured by this group of 30 players. With "no strings attached", this all brass band, is fashioned after the British Brass Band tradition. The ABB founded in 1984 uses cornets, Eb "tenor" horns, British baritones, an Eb cornet, a flugelhorn, trombones, Eb & BBb basses (tubas) and percussion. They have competed in and won honors at the NABBA festival. To learn more about the Band visit their website at www.alleghenybrassband.com. The Band is under the direction of Mr. Paul Gerlach, a lifelong musician who currently also directs the Carnegie - Mellon Kiltie Band as well as the wind ensemble at Westminster University of Pennsylvania. The invocation will be given by Rev. Paul Poerschke from the St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church in Ligonier. Concert-goers are encouraged to bring their blankets and/or folding chairs to the 10th Concert in the series sponsored by the Ligonier Valley Chamber of Commerce and made possible by donations from those attending and a grant from the Westmoreland County Grants Program. The Laurel Highland Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America will have some antique cars on display on East Main Street during the Band Concert. Weather permitting.

FREE MID-WEEK JAZZ ON THE DIAMOND JULY 23, 2008
Jazz returns to the Ligonier Diamond. The Ligonier Valley Chamber of Commerce announces the return of National Recording artist, Lou Stein to the Bandstand in Ligonier. We invite you to join us for an afternoon of "Jazz on the Diamond" Wednesday, July 23, Noon to 1PM. The concert is FREE. Bring a picnic lunch and relax on the Diamond listening to the music of Lou Stein.

SUMMER IN LIGONIER ARTS & CRAFTS July 25 & 26
Summer in Ligonier... A two-day quality arts and craft show will be held in Ligonier on Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26 from 9:00am - 5:00pm. Organized by the Merchants Committee of the Ligonier Valley Chamber of Commerce, the show will feature paintings, wooden country items, stain glass, jewelry, pottery and much more. Both days Ligonier Merchants will hold their annual sidewalk sales, the Popcorn Man will be here with his delicious popcorn, Dave the Balloonatic will be in town 11am-1pm creating fun things out of balloons, Face Painting by Tony from 9AM-5PM, historic walking tours of East Main Street will be given by representatives of the Ligonier Valley Historical Society from 1-8pm, and the Ligonier Valley Rail Road Association will have history available about the railroad. On Saturday dulcimer music demonstrated by Don & Betty Brinker will be on the Diamond at 1pm and the High Flyers Jump Rope Team from Holy Trinity School will be on hand at 11am to demonstrate their skill.

Come to Ligonier early in the morning on Saturday and visit the Ligonier Country Market 8am until Noon. Experience the history in Ligonier by visiting Fort Ligonier, Compass Inn Museum, Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art and the Heritage Museum at Antiochian Village. At 7pm join the Valley Players of Ligonier when they present a live concert tribute to a Great American Storyteller, "Remembering Harry Chapin" in concert at the Ligonier Theater. For tickets call 724-238-6514. Join us for two fun filled days at the "Summer in Ligonier Arts & Craft Show." For more information call the Ligonier Valley Chamber of Commerce at 724-238-4200.

FOLLOW THAT TAIL!
1st annual "Follow That Tail!" Treasure Hunt July 26, 2008 at the Ligonier Ramada Inn. Use your wits and guile to be the first to solve the clues and win $500! Benefits Action For Animals Humane Society. 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

"STROLL" THROUGH LIGONIER AUGUST 8th, 2008
The Ligonier Valley Chamber of Commerce invites you to come and get reacquainted with Ligonier at "The Stroll" August 8, 5:00 - 9:00PM. The theme is "Stroll Back to the Fabulous 50's" Come out for a "STROLL".... Enjoy a pleasant evening strolling about the streets of scenic Ligonier, visit our many specialty shops, savor the tastes of our restaurants, take advantage of the merchant's sales offered all day long, and celebrate with music of the 50's played by "Swing City" beginning at 7PM on the Bandstand. Wear your poodle skirt and bobby socks and participate in an informal dance contest at 8PM on the Diamond. Dance Contest will be judged by Bridget Dawn's Studio of Performing Arts in Ligonier. We invite everyone to bring your classic car (T-bird, Mustang, 57 Chevy, etc.) and park it on the Diamond and reminisce about the good old days. Shops will stay open late! With over 60 specialty shop, you will be sure to find something for everyone in your family.

The Ligonier Valley Historical Society will give historic walking tours of East Main Street. The Ligonier Valley YMCA will offer fun activities for young and old, face painting, bike riding, volleyball games and more. Get acquainted with the Y by sampling some of the programs they offer year round. Attend the musical, based on the books of Dr. Seuss "Seussical", at the Ligonier Theater. For reservations for the Musical call 724-238-6514. For more information about "The Stroll" call the Chamber office at 724-238-4200.

2008 LIGONIER CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT NOW AVAILABLE
This year's 2008 Christmas in the Ligonier Valley ornament is special as it is two sided. The ornament features the footprint of Fort Ligonier on one side, and the Ligonier 250 logo on the other. Ligonier Valley is commemorating the 250th anniversary (1758-2008) of Fort Ligonier and successful expedition to Fort Duquesne of General John Forbes during the French and Indian War. Forbes named the post on the Loyalhanna Creek after John Ligonier, commander in chief of the British army. Fort Ligonier resisted attack several times and was active until 1766.

This year in particular we encourage residents and visitors alike to explore the history that was made right here in our own backyard by visiting Fort Ligonier, Compass Inn Museum, the exhibits at Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art and Antiochian Heritage Museum. There are special events occurring throughout the year: Ligonier 250 Kickoff Weekend featuring the "American Eagle Outfitters Tour of Pennsylvania Bike Race", a National Encampment of "The Brigade of the American Revolution" at Fort Ligonier, Fort Ligonier Days, a Fall Lecture Series: featuring past presidents Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and Roosevelt. The ornament is number 25 in the series and can be purchased at the Ligonier Valley Chamber of Commerce office in Town Hall.

NEED DIAL-UP INTERNET SERVICE??
In the Ligonier area, dial-up internet services used to be provided by Laurel Web Online Services. However, they chose to get out of the dial-up business. Now, a new local company, LigonierWEB.com, based in Ligonier, provides local dial-up and email services to the former Laurelweb customers and others in the local area and nationally. The prices are a bit lower than Laurelweb's and include FREE 24/7 technical support by phone! They have local dial-up numbers for virtually anywhere in the US. They also offer web site design and hosting services. You can even get a Ligonier.com email address! Find out more on their web site LigonierWEB.com.

FREE SUNDAY EVENING BAND CONCERTS A Ligonier tradition, the FREE Sunday evening band concert. The band concerts start at 7pm each Sunday through August 31st. Come join us! The full schedule of concerts is listed on the Events page.

Great Gifts available from the Ligonier Valley Chamber!
2008 LIGONIER PHOTO CALENDARS

The all new, 2008 Ligonier photo calendars are now available at the Chamber Office! Click the picture to see all of the images from the calendar.

You can get them by stopping by the Chamber office in Town Hall, or order online with the link below. Get this one while you can!!

Order online here

LIGONIER CHAMBER GIFT CERTIFICATES
The Ligonier Chamber has Gift Certificates available which are accepted at many Ligonier area businesses (see list of businesses). These Gift Certificates are available in $5, $10, $20 and $50 denominations. Combine denominations for other amounts. It's a great gift to send to Ligonier residents or people planning a trip to Ligonier.

Click the "Add" buttons below to buy these Gift Certificates securely online by credit card and have them sent directly to you or the person receiving the gift. Or you can stop into the Chamber office during business hours to save the shipping and handling charges.

FORT LIGONIER DAYS 2008 OCT. 10, 11, 12
Don't forget that in 2008 we celebrate Ligonier's 250th Anniversary! Plan now to attend the festival by visiting our Fort Ligonier Days Info Page. We leave it up all year so you can see what happened last year and get the dates for next year. The schedule of events for next year won't be ready for many months, but we will leave last year's schedule up as an example of typical events until the new schedule starts to take shape.

THERE IS LOTS OF ACTIVITY AT THE LIGONIER THEATER
Want to see a recent movie? Would you like to see a live theater production? Want to attend a theater workshop or try out to be in a production? Well, just check out the events page from the Valley Players and Ligonier Theater. You can find out what movie is playing and what plays, special events or workshops are coming up at the theater. Ligonier Theater site.

LOOKING FOR LIGONIER CLASSMATES OR WANT CLASSMATES TO FIND YOU?
We have a feature that searches the guestbook for members of the class for the year you specify. If you want to be found by former classmates, sign our visitor registry . If you want to search for classmates, go to our Classmate Tracker page. You don't have to be a Ligonier graduate to sign in and say "Hi".

LOOK AT SOME PICTURES OF THE LIGONIER AREA
You can view several pictures of scenes around the Ligonier area that are large enough to use as wallpaper on your computer desktop. Now you can see Ligonier everytime you start your computer! Just go to our Wallpaper Page!

WE STILL WANT YOUR COMMENTS!
We ask that you sign our Visitor Registry. Tell us where you're from, why you're here, anything! You can leave your e-mail address so that old friends can send you e-mail! And if we can be of any assistance, please let us know! You can also contact us with your comments or questions. If you are requesting information, please include your postal address. The Chamber does not send back information by E Mail.