On Wednesday, Mayor Anthony J. Court presented to Nicole and John McClaren of Evans Drive the second 2016 Beautification Award and gift certificate. The McClaren’s were very appreciative for the nomination of their home for this award, and Mayor Court thanked them for taking pride in their home and in their hometown of Ellwood City.
BEAVER FALLS, June 14 – State Rep. Jaret Gibbons, D-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence, is hosting a free shredding event for the community to destroy unneeded confidential documents. The shredding event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 18 at the North Sewickley Fire Hall, 893 Mercer Road. “One of the simplest things you can do to protect yourself from identity theft is to shred documents with sensitive personal information that you no longer need,” Gibbon said. “I am hosting a shredding event where those documents may be shredded safely and at no charge.” Attendees should bring to shred any documents…
NEW BRIGHTON, June 13 – State Rep. Jaret Gibbons, D-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence, will host a sixth town hall meeting to update residents on local community events and important state government-related issues. The town hall will be held 6 p.m. Thursday, June 16 in Pulaski Township Building, 3401 Sunflower Road, New Brighton. “I am holding town hall meetings in various locations of my district in order to give everyone a chance to participate in the discussion,” Gibbons said. Gibbons will discuss state and local-related issues affecting residents in his legislative district. The topics include Property Tax/Rent Rebate extension, the proposed increase in PACENET…
Paint Party for Retreat Fund Saturday, June 25, 2016 1:30 – 4 p.m. We are hosting a Paint Party as a fundraiser for the Retreat Fund. If you missed the one in March, shame on you- we had a wonderful time. So don’t miss this one or you’ll be square! You many have never been to a party like this! Come join us at Fellowship Hall in North Sewickley Presbyterian Church on Chapel Drive. The party will be fun and a beautiful painting will be completed by everyone there. No need to be embarrassed as everyone’s eye is different and…
For the past five years Mayor Anthony J. Court has presented to area residents a special “Beautification Award” sign and an area restaurant gift certificate to nominees for the way they present their gardening talents and take special care of how their properties look during the summer growing season. On Tuesday, Mayor Court presented the first of five Beautification Award Signs and a restaurant gift certificate to Beverly and Sam Greenberg of 717 Jefferson Ave. These residents have been nominated by either a family member, a friend and/or a neighbor who felt that considerable time and effort was put into…
In need of a Father’s Day gift? Register for Color Center’s “Father’s Day Decoupage,” and transform three wooden blocks into a timeless 3D collage. The event will be held Saturday, June 18 from 10 a.m. to noon. To participate, register at the Color Center by June 15. The cost is $15. Guests are asked to submit 9-12 pictures (recommended at least three pictures per block). Pictures will be copied, resized and edited to give an aged appearance. However, guests can request their pictures remain unedited when submitting. Pictures used for the craft will be available the day of the event….
Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Monday, June 13, at 10:00 a.m. — “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. “Coloring for Adults” is a new concept in helping to reduce the stresses of everyday life. During the months of June and July, these sessions will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Mondays instead of Wednesdays because of the library’s Summer Reading Program activities. Call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Tuesday, June 14, at 10:00 a.m. – “Jump Start to Kindergarten,” a five-week program…
State House candidate Aaron Bernstine will hold an open-house at his new campaign headquarters in Ellwood City Wednesday, June 15, inviting the general public. The building, at the corner of Lawrence and Fifth in Ellwood City, is the location of a former sports-related business. “My primary focus is to get the economy moving again in this area. So far, we now have one less empty storefront,” Bernstine stated. “For far too long, we have not capitalized on the opportunity to bring businesses to our region and create jobs. My job in Harrisburg will be to make sure it becomes harder to…
There will be a free concert at the Wampum gazebo on Sunday, June 12 starting at 7 p.m. The Allegheny Drifters, a bluegrass band, will perform. The event is organized by the Wampum Area Business Association. The concert will be held in the L. Butler Hennon Gymnasium in the event of rain. The concert is sponsored by: Armstrong Group, Universal Refractories Inc., Valley ATV Underland Development and Romar Textile The Wampum Lions Club will have refreshments available. There will be a 50/50 drawing. Please bring your own lawn chair or blanket.
Registration for the Ellwood City Borough 2016 Playground Program will begin Monday, June 13 and run until June 24. The program will last from June 13 to Tuesday, Aug. 9. Who: Borough Residents ages 5-13 Where: Ewing Park Sheltar #5 When: Monday, June 13 to Tuesday Aug. 9 (closed June 30 to July 4 for Arts & Crafts Festival) Time: Weekdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch: Free daily at 11:45 Transportation: Free daily, see bus schedule below Registration: Will be conducted June 13-June 24 at the playground site. Parent or guardian must attend the site and complete important information…