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July 27, 2026

Ellwood City Library Featuring MudMaker Series On August 5th

Experience the Art of Clay Making. The Ellwood City Public Library is offering a MudMaker Series on Wednesday, August 5th. PennOhio Clay Guild’s series will feature clay artists, help registered guests learn about creating with clay, and provide the opportunity to make your own clay work of art. Clay making involves transforming raw clay into a workable, malleable medium, forming it by hand or tool, and hardening it through high-temperature firing to produce durable ceramic pieces. This event is open to all ages and is scheduled to take place beginning at 4:30 p.m. on August 5th at the library.

July 25, 2026

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of July 27th

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. HOURS Hours are Monday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Please remember no one is available to take your calls unless it is in the hours listed above. BOOK SALE COLLECTION: We are now taking donations for the book sale in October. We do not take text books, readers digest condensed books, magazines, encyclopedias or VHS tapes. Activities…

July 18, 2026

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of July 20th

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. HOURS Hours are Monday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Please remember no one is available to take your calls unless it is in the hours listed above. BOOK SALE COLLECTION: We are now taking donations for the book sale in October. We do not take text books, readers digest condensed books, magazines, encyclopedias or VHS tapes. Activities…

July 17, 2026

McGuire Memorial To Host 6th Annual Wine Tasting Event

McGuire Memorial is set to host its most popular event in September. The 6th Annual Wine Tasting to benefit McGuire Memorial will be held on Saturday, September 19th at Old Economy Village among their beautiful gardens, fragrant grape arbors and historic landmarks and buildings. One of our passport stops will take you back in time as you visit original wine cellar casks taller than most buildings; and interactive harmonist activities and entertainment will be a highlight of your evening. Enjoy a fabulous charcuterie display, appetizer samples, DELICIOUS WINES, desserts, a coffee bar, entertainment, and more. As always, our basket raffle…

July 15, 2026

Ellwood City Library ‘Once Upon a Wine Walk’ Scheduled For August 8th

The 4th Annual Ellwood City Library Wine Walk will take place Saturday, August 8th. ‘Once Upon a Wine Walk’ will begin at the library and navigate Lawrence Avenue to Fitzgibbon Meadery. Delight yourself in local fine wines, craft beers, and spirits paired with your favorite restaurants and food vendors. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you stroll through downtown Ellwood City on Saturday, August 8th from 4:30 – 7:30 pm. After enjoying an evening of sampling, take home some of your favorite bottles. Tickets are $25.00 with discounts available. This 21+ event will take place rain or shine. The first 300…

July 14, 2026

Riverside Alumni to Hit the New Castle Playhouse Stage in Footloose

For many performers, the stage is where passion, creativity, and confidence come to life. For several alumni of Riverside School District, that passion has led them back into the spotlight as cast members of Footloose, the high-energy musical based on the beloved 1984 film. Filled with unforgettable songs, dynamic choreography, and a story about standing up for what you believe in, Footloose continues to captivate audiences decades after its debut. Set in the small town of Bomont, Footloose follows teenager Ren McCormack as he adjusts to a community where dancing has been outlawed. As Ren challenges long-held traditions and inspires…

July 10, 2026

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of July 13th

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. HOURS Hours are Monday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Please remember no one is available to take your calls unless it is in the hours listed above. BOOK SALE COLLECTION: We are now taking donations for the book sale in October. We do not take text books, readers digest condensed books, magazines, encyclopedias or VHS tapes. Activities…

July 4, 2026

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of July 6th

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. HOURS Hours are Monday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Please remember no one is available to take your calls unless it is in the hours listed above. BOOK SALE COLLECTION: We are now taking donations for the book sale in October. We do not take text books, readers digest condensed books, magazines, encyclopedias or VHS tapes. Activities…

July 1, 2026

Pure Gold Brings Timeless Hits and Unmatched Energy to the Ellwood City Festival

When Pure Gold takes the stage at Sunday, July 5, at 6 p.m. at the Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, Food & Entertainment Festival, audiences can expect much more than a concert. They can expect a full-scale entertainment experience built on decades of musical excellence, crowd interaction, and nonstop energy. Pure Gold Showband delivers a fully choreographed, high-energy performance packed with the songs you know and love. Every show is designed to get audiences singing, dancing, and completely engaged from start to finish. With five lead vocalists, a full horn section, and a powerhouse rhythm section, this is live entertainment at…

June 30, 2026

Ellwood City Festival to Feature The Jaggerz: Six Decades of Harmony, Soul, and Western Pennsylvania Pride

For 60 years, The Jaggerz have been a staple of the Western Pennsylvania music scene, blending R&B, soul, rock, and Top 40 favorites into a sound that has endured across generations, and they will take the stage on Saturday, July 4, at 8 p.m. at the Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, Foods, and Entertainment Festival. Since forming in 1965, the band has recorded four albums and 11 singles, building a legacy that stretches from local clubs in the tri-state area to national chart success with their signature hit, “The Rapper.” The story of The Jaggerz began when musicians from three different…