The mission of the Connellsville Cultural Trust is to improve the quality of life in the Connellsville region by valuing and preserving our cultural and historic assets and supporting and nurturing other cultural groups and educational initiatives. 

The Connellsville Cultural Trust
was formed in July of 2006--the
Bicentennial Year of the City.

Our phone number is 724 626 0141.
Email us at cctrust@zoominternet.net		Michael Edwards  President  
Daniel Cocks 
Vice President 


Board of Directors:
Melissa Ansell
Barbara Bailey
Karen Hechler
Todd Reagan
Our goals include:
The development of a Historical, Cultural and Entertainment District
Managing Community Assets
Presenting Arts and Entertainment
Providing Support Services for Presenting Arts and Art Organizations
 Michael Edwards received a grant on
behalf of the Cultural Trust
from the Connellsville Rotary towards
presenting Art on the Yough.

Represented are other leaders of
community organization who also
received grants for their efforts.

Judy Eans, president, presented the
grant awards.  She is pictured far
right.
The Garden Club of Connellsville sponsored
the annual Geranium Festival on May 23, 2009.
This was our booth, where we premiered
Connellsville Crossroads--the magazine.
Entertainment included Connellsville's own
Harold Betters--Mr. Trombone.
  

The Connellsville Cultural Trust's Second Annual Fundraiser Dinner on
Monday, December 8th, 2008.  We raised over $ 1600.

Thank you all who made the evening possible including: Ben Haines, Gayle Cuneo and Michelle Harbaugh and their students for providing music for the evening. 

As well as Kaitlyn Reho for sharing her musical talent with us.

Our corporate sponsors included:  Walmart and Martin's Grocery

Thank you to Britches and Bows, Bill Sechler and the Geyer Theater for providing items for our silent auction.

And finally we wish to thank all of you who came out to show your support.

Below are pictures from the evening's event.

   Guests enjoying the eveningGuests enjoying the evening
Michelle Harbaugh and her studentsGayle Cuneo with her students
Student performanceStudent performance   
 Indian BuffetIndian Buffet
 Oriental Buffet  Latin Buffet  
Sweet "Suite" BuffetSweet "Suite" Buffet 
  


  In recognition of the efforts of the Conn Area School, we held an Italian Themed Dessert Reception for the children who participated in "No Strings Attached".

    

 

  


  
  
Pizzelles and BiscottiPanna Cotta with Candied Pistachios
 
Arborio Rice PuddingPanettone Bread Pudding