Upcoming Events
2011 Night Walk
Click here to see a slideshow from 2011.
Night Walk Contributors
Comcast
Tim Downey Jr–Howard Hanna
Friends of Collier Parks & Recreation
Giant Eagle Market District
Ray & Chrissy
Trax Farms
Night Walk Supporters
Collier Girl Scouts
Collier Twp.
Collier Volunteer Fire Dept.
Kirwan Heights
Presto
Rennerdale
Alex Covi
Dan Downey
Gerry & Kay Downey-Clarke
Daniel Fotovich – Alpine Pools
Gordon & Deb Giffin – Giffin Interiors
Bernadette Kazmarski
Mary Lou Kientz
Gail Neustadt
Rennerdale Youth Group
Barb Riedl
Wal-Mart
Since 2000, the Night Walk on the Panhandle Trail has been a Halloween tradition in Collier Township. This year the festivities begin at 7 pm on Saturday, October 22. The Rennerdale Youth Group will carve more than 100 pumpkins donated by Beccari’s Farm Market, Thoms Run Road. Collier Girl Scouts will set out and light the jack o’ lanterns along a half-mile stretch of the Trail from the bridge near the Walkers Mill trailhead to the Sunnyside entrance. Bonfires light the night and hot chocolate and sweet cider are distributed by Collier Friends of the Panhandle Trail. A costumed volunteer will delight the kids with stories near the Quarry bonfire. There are Treat Bags for children aged 11 and under at the Quarry
The event is free but donations are welcome! Children, adults and volunteers are encouraged to wear costumes or weird hats. Parking is available in the Public Works Yard at 110 Noblestown Road.
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Annual Events
August
Rock the Quarry - For over a decade, Rock the Quarry (RTQ) has been an annual autumn tradition. RTQ features two days of music, food, and fun. Each year, RTQ showcases up-and-coming local musical talent. Day two of RTQ features lots of activities for the kids as well as the Grand Rubber Duck Race and the traditional sunset Remembrance Ceremony. Click here for information on this year's event listing.
October
Night Walk - The Night Walk on the Panhandle Trail is an annual Halloween tradition. This Halloween tradition features glowing pumpkins lining the trail from the Walkers Mill starting point to Rennerdale Station where treat bags are given to children age 12 and under. Funny, non-scary kids' stories are read around the bonfire at the Quarry. Free hot chocolate and apple cider warm the trekkers along the way.
Calendar
To hold your event on the Collier portion of the Panhandle Trail, contact Kay Downey-Clarke at 724-693-0870.
You can also contact the trail at panhandletrail@gmail.com