November 2009 Events at Cook Forest State Park

These are the events happening in November in and near to Cook Forest that we would like for you to know about. You can consider just going to these events as they happen or scheduling a cabin at one of the many cabin places in Cook Forest. Our website for information on our cabins is www.tophillcabins.com. Following are the events:

Grand National Grouse Championship -- November 3 -- All Day, Allegheny National Forest near Marienville, PA 16239. For more information, call 517-625-7030.

A Christmas Present in Rimersburg, PA 16248, about 45 minutes from Cook Forest -- November 5 to 8 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. This is a popular craft show with over 20 places to visit. Call 814-473-3419 for more information.

Sligo Home for the Holidays, Christmas Craft & Gift Show -- November 5 to 8, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Call 814-745-3940 for more information.

Gingerbread Tour, Special shopping day at shops and homes with antiques, quilting items, herbs and handmade gifts -- November 7 to 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Brookville to Cook Forest. Call 814-752-2632 for more information. www.cookforest.com.

A Christmas Gathering in Brockway, Shopping and dining at participating crafters, businesses and restaurants in Brockway, PA -- November 19 to 29, hours vary from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Call 814-265-1603 for more information. www.christmasgathering.com.

Light Up Night in St. Marys, PA, Santa arrives, Christmas lights are lit, music, live store window displays and hay rides. -- November 20 6:30 p.m. Call 814-781-3804 for more information. www.stmaryschamber.org.

Customer Appreciation Day and Christmas Parade & Party, Holiday shopping event, plus parade and after party -- November 23 -- 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Parade 6 p.m., Clarion, PA 16214, Call 814-226-9161 for more information. www.clarionpa.com

Christmas Open House, Town Christmas tree lighting, parade, carriage rides, carolers, and gift shopping at local stores. November 27 to 29, Noon to 7 p.m. Parade, Saturday 5 p.m. Reynoldsville, PA. Call 814-653-8707 for more information.

Home for the Holidays, Parade, holiday tree lighting, caroling, food, fireworks -- November 28, 4 to 8 p.m., Punxsutawney, PA 814-938-7700. www.punxsutawney.com

Thanks for reading and hope to see you in the Forest!

Lois