Helping Shape Connellsville's Future
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:
Barbara Bailey
Karen Hechler
Todd Reagan
Bill Sechler
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
Recent Grant Awards:
Target Corporation for a project at the Edwin S. Porter Theater
Fayette Hotel Grant through Laurel Highlands--
grants were received in 3 categories:
Tourism Education, Capital Improvements and Operations
Community Foundation of Fayette County for
Downtown Connellsville's flower baskets.
A Troy-Bilt Leaf Blower was awarded to the Trust through
their participant in PA Clean Ways Clean up in May
of Downtown Connellsville.
Pictured below are Michelle Dunn and Michael Edwards.
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We have partnered with the Capital One Card Lab Connect Program.
If you apply for our Card Lab Connect Credit Card at the link below
and your application is accepted, 1% of your purchases made
with the card will go to the Connellsville Cultural Trust,
plus $ 25.00 with your first purchase.
www.cardlabconnect.com/edwinsportertheater
Another easy way to help support the Trust is to set your
search browser to GoodSearch and enter Connellsville Cultural Trust
in the organization support box. Anytime you use GoodSearch
a donation is made. You can also use GoodShop and
enter Connellsville Cultural Trust in the organization support box.
The Connellsville Cultural Trust received funding through
the 2009 Fayette County Tourism Grant Program for
concession stand equipment for the Porter Theater and
for publishing the Connellsville Crossroads.
PRESERVE AMERICA DESIGNATION awarded to Connellsville!
http://preserveamerica.gov/PAcommunity-connellsvillePA.html
 | Michael Edwards received a grant on behalf of the Cultural Trust from the Connellsville Rotary towards the flower baskets along Crawford Avenue. 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 30, 2010. An initiative of the Downtown Connellsville Program was to install flower baskets on the Victorian Light Poles along Crawford Avenue. With support of Community Foundation of Fayette County, Rotary of Connellsville, Garden Club of Connellsville, and donation of all flowers and soil by Lowe's of Uniontown we were able to install 15 baskets. |
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The Connellsville Cultural Trust's Fourth Annual Fundraiser
Monday, October 25th, 2010 raised over $ 2,500.
The evening featured a buffet and local entertainment.
Pictured below are highlights from the event.
Thank you to our musicians of the evening:
Ben Haines, Barbara Pasqua, Brandon Petrucci,
Jesse Lowry and Gene Lint
And finally we wish to thank all of you who
came out to show your support.
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| Hors d'Oeuvres Buffet | Guests at the Dessert Buffet |
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| Board Member, Karen Hechler, greets guests |
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| Ginger Snaps, Chocolate Dipped Shortbread and Cashew Brittle | Almond Lace Tuille Cookies |
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| S'mores Trifle and Brownies with Cream Cheese Icing | Pesto Penne Pasta with Mozzarella and Yellow Pear ShapedTomatoes |
In recognition of the efforts of the Conn Area School, the Trust
held a Tea-Reception for the children who participated in "Wonderland".
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| The children were treated to an afternoon tea that featured an assortment of tea sandwiches, crudites with an array of sauces and a variety of sweets. | |
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| Lemon Trifle | Chocolate Raspberry Cake |
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| Homemade Marshmallows | Queen of Hearts Cookies |
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| White Chocolate dipped Strawberries | Fresh Fruit Tart with Hazelnut Cream |
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| Chocolate Drizzled Cream Puffs | "Sliding into Home" Caramel Popcorn |
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| Lollipops | Cucumber & Radish Tea Sandwiches |
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| Children enjoying the afternoon treats | Children in line at the Tea Buffet |
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| Almond Lace Tuille with Chocolate Pudding | Crystallized Ginger Scones with Jams |