• MARCH 14: The annual Ligonier Soup’s On will be on Saturday, March 14th from 11 AM- 2 PM. Taste yourself around town by sampling a variety of mouthwatering soups. Registration for this event by visiting or contacting the Ligonier Chamber of Commerce at 724-238-4200.
• MARCH 26-28: The Ligonier Valley High School will present Sponge Bob the Musical on March 26-28th in the Ligonier High School auditorium. Showtimes are 7 PM.
• APRIL 18: The Spirit of America Gala to benefit the Brandon J. Boyd Memorial Fund will be on Saturday, April 18th at The Barn in Ligonier. Cocktails and hors-d'oeuvres will be served at 5 PM and dinner at 6:30 PM. In honor of the 250th signing of the Declaration of Independence attendees are to wear red, white, a blue attire. Please no jeans. There will also be dancing, a 50/50 raffle and speciality drinks. For more information visit the brandon j. boyd memorial fund. com 
• THROUGH APRIL 19: The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art (SAMA) is continuing its tradition of celebrating talented young artists in our communities and schools with its 28th year of the Artists of the 21st Century. The Ligonier exhibit will run from February 13th through April 19th. There will be an exhibition celebration from 1-4 PM on March 7th. Come out and see the work of our area’s talented young artists.
• JUNE 22: Save the date for the Par Tee On Classic Golf Outing at the Ligonier Country Club on Monday, June 22nd from 9 -5 PM. Contact the Ligonier Valley Chamber of Commerce  at 724- 238-4200 for sponsorship and participation information.

ONGOING EVENTS

• PICKLE BALL: The Ligonier Valley YMCA has Pickleball Lessons for beginner and intermediate players on Tuesdays.The beginner’s class will be from 2-3 PM, and the intermediate class from 3-4 PM. Learn a new sport or enhance your Pickleball game find out more by calling the Ligonier Valley YMCA at 724-238-7580.
• HELPING HANDS: The Helping Hands and Healing Tails Animal Rescue Shelter in Stahlstown is in great need of blankets of any size, quilts and comforters for their rescue dogs. Please no pillows or items with down feathers. Donations can be picked up. Email helpingheartshealingtails@gmail.com.
• S.A.M.A: In celebration of its 50th anniversary, the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art (SAMA) is thrilled to announce newly expanded membership tiers designed to offer greater access, exclusive benefits, and enhanced engagement opportunities for art lovers across the region. To learn more about SAMA’s new membership tiers visit the SAMA museum website.
• READERS IN STICHES: The New Florence Community Library hosts Readers in Stitches every Wednesday at 2 PM. Stop by the library with your current stitching project and chat about the books you have been reading, share crafting ideas and tips, and find out what’s new at the library.
• LIGONIER SOCCER: Youth and Adult Indoor Soccer will be every Sunday at the Ligonier Valley YMCA. Just drop in and be part of the game. Times are 10:15-11:15 AM for youth ages 8-14 and 11:30 AM-2 PM for adults ages 18 years and older. There is a $5 drop-in fee for every player.