United Way of Clarion County

11/02/2026

Join United Way of Clarion County for a free Veterans Day Candlelight Community Concert honoring those who have served our country.

Enjoy the beautiful setting of Hart Chapel and performances by Special K Quartet, pianist Brian Ahn, violinist Barbi Milliron, and vocalist Zachary Covington, accompanied by Bonnie Ferguson.

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 • 7:30 PM
Hart Chapel, PennWest Clarion, • Wood Street, Clarion
Free admission • Everyone welcome

Bring your family, invite a veteran, and gather with neighbors for a meaningful evening of music, reflection, and appreciation.

With gratitude to our Major Sponsor, Clarion County Rod and Gun Club and Program Sponsor, Fisher Sportsman’s Club.

Help us fill Hart Chapel with support for our veterans—share this invitation!

10/22/2026

NOW OPEN! 🎉 Applications for the 2026–2027 Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator (CEA) program are now available on the newly launched Keystone Creatives website. 💻

Pennsylvania Creative Industries, powered by Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, is proud to collaborate with Bridgeway Capital, administrator of the CEA grant program — which offers business development services and financial support to grow your for-profit creative business in ways that positively impact communities.

Pennsylvania creative entrepreneurs can apply for up to $4,000 (Growth Grant) or up to $17,000 (Impact Grant) — plus access to a network, trainings, and resources. Impact Grant recipients also receive one-on-one business coaching.

APPLY NOW through December 31, 2026. Funding is limited and competitive!

Learn more and apply at keystonecreatives.org. 🎨

10/20/2026

Join us this Thursday at the Clarion Free Library for Building Community One Story at a Time, a storytelling and writing workshop with Jake Jacobson!

We all have stories worth telling. Jake will help participants explore the power of storytelling, reflect on their own experiences, and discover how sharing our stories can bring us closer together.

Whether you love to write or have never put your story on paper, this workshop is for you!

Clarion Free Library
Thursday, October 22
FREE and open to the community!

Thank you to everyone who has joined us so far and helped make The Big Read such a special experience. We can't wait to keep the stories going!

10/15/2026

10/15/2026

Every community is built from the stories of the people who call it home.

Join storyteller and consultant Jake Jacobson for Building Community: One Story at a Time, a fun, interactive workshop exploring the experiences that shape who we are—individually and together.

You don’t need to be a writer or arrive with a story prepared. Just bring your memories, your perspective and a willingness to join the conversation.

Thursday, October 22
5:30 p.m.
Clarion Free Library

This NEA Big Read event is free, and everyone is welcome.

10/07/2026

Grab your free copy of The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien!

Our newest Big Read book stop is up on Main Street in Clarion, right in front of the County Seat Restaurant! If you’re headed downtown for dinner or enjoying ALF, stop by and take a copy—they’re completely free.

You’ll also find a few of our companion books for younger readers, including The Wall by Eve Bunting, The Unknown Soldier by Jess M. Brallier and Braver than a I Thought by Luke Reynolds.

And join us TOMORROW at Clarion Area High School for our documentary screening of The War and Peace of Tim O’Brien. Doors open at 5:30 PM.

Haven’t read the book yet? That’s completely okay! The documentary is about Tim O’Brien himself—his life, his experiences, his writing, and the stories behind the author so many of us are reading together.

Grab a book. Bring a friend. And join us tomorrow night!

10/05/2026

Join us this Thursday, October 8, for a screening of The War and Peace of Tim O’Brien, followed by a live virtual Q&A with author Tim O’Brien and director Aaron Matthews.

Clarion Area High School
Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Free admission—all are welcome!

Get your free copy of The Things They Carried at your local library, or message us here to make arrangements.

See all NEA Big Read events at uwclarionco.org.

October 8 · Documentary Screening & Live Virtual Q&A    • Watch The War and Peace of Tim O’Brien, with a meaningful conversation with Tim O’Brien and filmmaker Aaron Matthews to follow.

10/04/2026

WE LOVE RACE DAY!!

Thank you to our runners and volunteers for making our 42nd Annual 5K/10K Race such a great day! Your energy, support and community spirit are what make this race so special. We’re grateful for everyone who came out.

And a very special thank you to the Law Offices of Greco, Lander & Shekell for standing behind this race year after year. Their support has helped make our race days possible — and we are so grateful for their continued partnership.

Here’s to another great race day — and getting ready for #43!

10/04/2026

There’s nothing quite like the start of race day! Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 42nd Annual United Way 5K & 10K. We love seeing our community show up year after year.

10/02/2026

A little race history is up for grabs!
We’re bringing out leftover Clarion County 5K & 10K Race shirts from years past, and they’re $5 each.

Lost your favorite? Wore it out? Missed a year? Here’s your chance to grab one of the designs you remember.

Quantities and sizes vary by year, so they’re available while supplies last. Every purchase supports United Way of Clarion County!