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October 13, 2017

Ellwood City Area Public Library Activities for Week of October 16, 2017

Activities scheduled at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Monday, October 16, at 1:30 p.m. – Afternoon Book Discussion Group for Adults. The group will discuss the book, “One in a Million Boy,” by Monica Wood. New members are welcome, so call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Tuesday, October 17, at 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. — Family Laptime, designed for babies as young as 6 months of age, toddlers and preschoolers. This fall session will be held weekly on Tuesdays. Featured are stories, songs, finger plays and more. Registration is requested, so call the…

October 12, 2017

Riverside Haunted Hayride Starts Tonight

The Riverside annual Haunted Hayride, sponsored by Riverside Outdoor Athletic Renovation (ROAR) starts tonight from 7-9p.m. The Haunted Hayride is one of several fundraisers conducted by ROAR throughout the year. Nearly 200 volunteers come together to create a fun event for the community, and over 1100 people enjoyed the experience. This year, Roar has had the assistance of a Riverside alumni, John Guerrini. He has been the mastermind behind many of tge scene of this year’s hayride. He created props and eerie creatures. His work can be found on his Facebook page called Omega FX. This year a walking trail…

October 12, 2017

Instructions for Participating in Halloween Parade

The annual Ellwood City Halloween Parade will march down Lawrence Avenue Saturday, October 28 at 3:30. The parade will start at the intersection of 4th Street and Lawrence Avenue and end at the intersection of 8th Street and Lawrence Avenue. Staging will take place in the Holy Redeemer School parking lot. Participants are encouraged to arrive before 2:45 and enter the lot at Crescent Avenue and 3rd Street. Parents may drop off their children on Crescent Avenue between 3rd Street and 4th Street. After the parade, participants can return to the lot via Crescent Avenue to disband. Anyone interested in…

October 12, 2017

Lincoln High School Class of 1968 Fiftieth Reunion Committee Meeting

The Lincoln High School Class of 1968 Fiftieth Reunion Organizing Committee will be holding a planning meeting on Tuesday, October 17, 2017, at 7:00 pm at the SOI on Lawrence Ave. Anyone wishing to be involved with the reunion are welcome to attend. Please call Duane Maietta on 724-513-8111 for more details.

October 10, 2017

Ellwood City Halloween Parade and Local Trick or Treat Times

The Ellwood City Halloween Parade will be Oct. 28 at 3:30p.m. Ellwood City’s Trick or Treat will be Oct. 31 6-8p.m. Other Lawrence County Trick or Treat times are below:     Oct. 28 New Wilmington Borough 2 – 4 pm –  Followed by Halloween Parade Oct. 31 Bessemer Borough 5 – 7 pm, Mahoning Twp. 5 – 7 pm, – Followed by a Halloween Party at the Edinburg Fire Hall Neshannock Twp. –  5-7 pm New Castle 5 – 7 pm North Beaver Twp. 5 -7 pm, Pulaski Twp. 5-7 pm Taylor Twp. 5 – 7 pm Union Twp. 5…

October 10, 2017

CCBC and Logstown Associates Host 30th Annual Native American Gathering

Monaca, PA – The 30th Annual Native American Gathering, sponsored as an educational event by Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) and Logstown Associates Historical Society, will be held at the Center Township campus’s Dome on Saturday, October 14 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday, October 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  This popular community event is an exciting and informative experience featuring music, dancing, exhibits, seminars, food, and craftspeople.  Other highlights of this year’s Gathering will include craft contests, dance competitions, ethnic foods, traders, Native American dancing and etiquette lessons, and displays on the history of…

October 9, 2017

Dayspring Gifts to Host Local Artist Art Show

Dayspring Gifts on 6th will be hosting an art show in early November featuring a variety of artwork from four local young artists. The theme is “Renew and Revive” to compliment the ongoing Ellwood City Revitalization projects and dually the age of the entrants. Jan Keenan, the store owner of Daysprings and art enthusiast said hosting art galleries at the location is one of her favorite hobbies. “We hosted an art show to raise money for the Ellwood City coloring books – and it was a hit,” she stated. “We raised hundreds of dollars which paid for the majority of the…

October 9, 2017

GALLERY: Oktoberfest

With a lot of adult-friendly to-do’s, it’s safe to say that Oktoberfest was enjoyed again by many this year. Check out the gallery of photos below, maybe you’ll see yourself or someone you know! Photos submitted  

October 6, 2017

Old Photo Friday: What’s Changed Since 1961?

Thanks to the courtesy of the Ellwood City Historical Society, they have provided us with a box full of old photos that we will be using weekly for Old Photo Friday! Today’s feature is three different shots of places around town in 1961 – a lot has changed since then! Can you name where these photos were taken and what is there now?

October 5, 2017

United Fund Kick-Off

Please set the date, 17th of October, aside for a special time at the Ellwood City United Fund kick off. It will take place at Nico Luciano’s café at 324 Wampum Avenue, Ellwood City, Pa from 5pm to 7pm. Hosted will be refreshments, prizes, silent auction, and a period of time for each of you to tell the goal of your agency for the Ellwood City area (brochures, pass outs are welcome). Any updates or stories that we may use to promote your agency would be helpful. Please bring a guest, invite your friends and neighbors for a enjoyable night out. RSVP to…