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June 7, 2018

Ellwood City Medical Center New Hours

Ellwood City Medical Center has new hours for their outpatient laboratory and diagnostic services. The hours will be for services in the outpatient lab, X-ray and cardioplumonary for patients without an appointment. The new hours will begin on June 15.   ELLWOOD CITY MEDICAL CENTER 724 Pershing Street, Ellwood City PA  16117 NEW HOURS: OUTPATIENT LABORATORY AND DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES                Monday – Friday   7am-7pm              Saturday                8am-Noon              Sunday                  8am-Noon              Holidays               8am-Noon   These hours are for services in the Outpatient Lab, X-ray, and Cardiopulmonary, and are only for patients WITHOUT an appointment.   NEW HOURS…

June 6, 2018

Ellwood City Summer Playground Program 2018

The Ellwood City Playground Program begins on Monday, June 11. Children must be between the ages of 5-13 and must be Ellwood City Borough residents. A parent or guardian must accompany their child to register them for the program. The bus will NOT be picking children up the first day of the program, June 11, to ensure that parents will come with their child to complete the registration form. The bus will be picking children up to return them home at the end of the first day if you choose to have your child ride the bus home. After the…

June 6, 2018

Ellwood City Free Summer Concert Series

Ellwood City’s 6th Free Summer Concert Series in the Community Plaza will begin June 16th with the Red Barn Players Sing Broadway on Main kicking off the series. The concert series schedule is as follows: Saturday, June 16 – Red Barn Players Sing Broadway on Main Saturday, June 23 – Brok’n Pic Saturday, July 7 – Beaver County Wind Symphony Saturday, July 14 – Hopewell Community Big Band Saturday, July 21 – Allegheny Brass Band Saturday, July 28 – Wine and Spirit Saturday, August 11 – 2nd Avenue Project The concerts are FREE and performances, which begin at 7:00pm, are…

June 6, 2018

Ellwood City Festival 2018 Entertainment Schedule

The Ellwood City Festival attracts more than 200 vendors and visitors from all over each year. Many people come to spend time with family, friends and eat food, but most come for the entertainment. The Festival has an exciting lineup in store for anyone who plans on going to the event. There is no shortage of music and there is something that everyone will like. Below is the full entertainment schedule starting with June 29 to July 1. If you would like to view a printable version of the schedule click here.    Festival Entertainment Schedule 2018 Friday, June 29,…

June 4, 2018

PHOTOS: Relay For Life

Many attended the Ellwood City’s “Be A Superhero” Relay for Life  Saturday on Lawrence Avenue. There was a “Chalk the Town” sidewalk art contest The included food, crafts and vendors along with musical entertainment. One Voice, Average Jane, Elvis Vaughn Hudspath, The’m Guys and Nickle Plated Revolver performed throughout the day at the relay. There was also a performance from the young dancers at Diamond Dance Academy. The evening wrapped up with a Luminara Dedication Ceremony, where decorated luminary bags were lit and lined Lawrence Avenue. Below is a gallery of images from the Relay for Life:  

June 4, 2018

Ellwood City Area Public Library Activities For Week of June 4

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Tuesday, June 5, at 6:30 p.m. – “Family Laptime,” designed for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. This interactive program, which runs through July 3, features stories, songs, finger plays, games and more. Registration is requested, so call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Wednesday, June 6, at 10:00 a.m. — “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. “Coloring for Adults” is a program designed to help reduce the stresses of everyday life. Everyone is welcome, so call the library for…

June 1, 2018

HISTORY CENTER NEWS

Vol.2 N0. 6 June 2018 Ellwood City Area Historical Society 310 Fifth Street, Ellwood City, Pa 16117 724-752-2021 * June 29, 30, & July 1 – Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, & food Festival * June – July– August – No Meetings * September 10 – Annual “Picnic” in Ewing Park NOTE: History Center is open: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (Noon to 4:00pm). The First Saturday of each month 10:00am to 2:00pm, other times by appointment. 30 year Anniversary ( 1988 -2018) – Remember the life of a beloved family member or a special friend by making a Memory gift to…

June 1, 2018

BC3 Offers NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Courses This Summer

“I saw a difference immediately,” student says of one-on-one instruction Instructor Michael Pearson’s corrections to their unrecognized habits when missing 4-inch targets with their .22-caliber and 9mm semi-automatic handguns produced groupings of rounds piercing those circles 10 feet distant, said students in the first of six NRA basic pistol shooting courses scheduled in 2018 by Butler County Community College. The 16-hour course for civilians, offered through BC3’s Public Safety Training, highlights the five fundamentals of pistol shooting, the three NRA rules of safe firearms handling, the proper two-handed grip, determining your dominant eye, marksmanship and shooting techniques. The course, designed…

May 30, 2018

Ellwood City HOPE Festival and Back-to-School Giveaway

The Ellwood City area is filled with those who need help, support, assistance, guidance and above all encouragement. Weather it’s from a lost job, health problems,drug or alcohol, pregnancy, divorce or a host of other issues, people need love and hope. The concept is to bring a one-day festival to Ellwood City on Saturday August 25 from 10 am to 5 pm on Lawrence Ave between 4th street and 6th street and bring together agencies, both christian and secular who can provide that encouragement and help. Groups such as the Alpha Omega Pregnancy Center, FOCUS West Central PA; Celebrate Recovery;…

May 30, 2018

Ellwood City Festival Juried Art Show

Ellwood City Festival Juried Art Show Information and Rules for Registration. Hours: 1:00- 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Reva Groden Trefoil Lodge, Hosted by Ellwood City Festival. Dear Friends of the Arts: We are pleased to announce the upcoming Juried Art Show as part of the 2018 Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, Food and Entertainment Festival. This year’s show will be hosted by the Ellwood City Festival Chairperson, Cathy Jones. The Festival will be held June 29, 30 and July 1.  Accepted artwork will be on display at the Trefoil Lodge in Ewing Park during the three-day event that attracts over…