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Join us to celebrate the 30th reunion of the Riverside High School Class of 1986! The reunion is Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016 7:30 p.m. at Z Pub & Diner on 2580 Constitution Boulevard, Beaver Falls. There will be a cash bar and appetizers provided. No host: visit www.zpubdiner.com for menu and pricing. Casual dress. RSVP to Christie Kennedy by Sept. 10 via Facebook or call, text or email at 724-996-1210 or christieb910@msn.com. Note: If you have last minute change of plans and decide to stop by without an RSVP, please do! Hope to see you there!

The Wayne Township Consolidated School Reunion will be held on Saturday, Sept. 17 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church. All former students, staff, teachers and spouses are invited. Pleas bring a covered dish. Ham and chicken, drinks, dessert, and table service will be provided. Dinner is at 12:30 p.m. Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church is at 258 Slippery Rock Drive, Ellwood City. In Picture: Bob Cunningham, Tom Olinger (sitting), Sally Streit Rosepink and Larry Brown (standing). Photo submitted.  

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Wednesday, August 3, 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. These weekly sessions are returning to Wednesday mornings now that summer is drawing to a close. Call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Wednesday, August 3, at 6:30 p.m. – Evening Book Discussion Group for Adults. The group will discuss the book, “Remember Me Like This,” by Bret Anthony…

Early Learning open enrollment. will be held at Ewing Park in Shelter 3A on Aug. 6 from noon to 3 p.m. The program offers childcare for infants, toddlers and preschool children.The program is through Lawrence County Community Action Partnership (LCCAP), a non-profit organization in Lawrence County that serves individuals in need through a variety of programs. In addition to Early Learning, there will be enrollment for other programs including emergency housing , transportation, employment, lead screening, weatherization, veteran’s services and an optical clinic. Joining LCCAP in the park will by the Children’s Advocacy Center, SNAP, the Crisis Shelter, Adagio Health,…

Since 2007, a group of people has been gathering faithfully on the first Thursday of the month to sing, pray and listen to an inspirational talk. They close the service with refreshments and fellowship. This simple, steady injection of “goodness” is changing lives, and even influencing Ellwood City for the better. Friendships have formed across socio-economic lines, and unprompted people have begun donating items others may need.  Many attendees stay in touch with or  pray for the needs of the others throughout the month. “Everyone is welcome. Most first timers come by invitation but no invitation or reservation is needed,”…

Beaver Falls—Children 8 to 12 years old novice or intermediate programmers wanted for SCRATCH CAMP the first week of August. On Aug. 1 -4. Newbies to SCRATCH will meet 10:30 a.m. to Noon. Intermediates from 13:20 to 2 p.m. Presentation of creations will be held Saturday August 6 at 11 a.m. Registration is required, limit 10 students per session. Some room still available. Call the library at 724.846.4340 Scratch is a program designed by MIT to help children learn about programming. Create your own interactive stories, games and animations. Share your creations with others in the online community. SCRATCH is…