Events

Starting December 1st, Wampum is the place to be for Christmas ambiance. An old fashioned celebration, Wampum ‘Light Up the Town’ takes place on Thursday December 1st followed 2 days later by the traditional Wampum Christmas Parade. Light Up the Town The 2016 ‘Light Up the Town’ night continues the long time tradition of horse and carriage rides through the luminary-lined streets from 6pm until the Pyrotechnico firework display begins at 8:00 pm.    (The Davis family who own Wampum Hardware have generously donated the Fireworks.  Like many people with Wampum roots, they have a deep affection for the town and…

Our contest photo gallery reached over 17,000 views on Facebook alone! Thank you for everyone who participated in the contest. The winners, Braxton Hogue, 1, son of Doug and Hannah Hogue and Anthony Barberio, 8, son of Matt and Chrissy Barberio, were each awarded $50.00 cash for their winning costumes. Pictured with each winner is Eric Venezie, EllwooodCity.org Staff Member.

A public painting class will be held at Lincoln High School in Room T on November 20 from 1-5p.m. Ages 14+ are encouraged to attend, the cost is $50.00 per person which includes a lesson, paint, brushes, and a canvas. No experience necessary.

Today is the final day for voting on the 2016 EllwoodCity.org Halloween Contest! Be sure to share your posts and ask family and friends to participate in voting because the winners will be announced tomorrow. Visit the gallery here.  

Life Line Screening, a leading provider of community-based preventative health screenings, is pleased to offer a preventative health event at Calvin Presbyterian Church, 615 Crescent Ave., on Friday, December 9, 2016. Five screenings are offered that scan for potential health problems related to:  blocked arteries which is a leading cause of stroke; abdominal aortic aneurysms which can lead to a ruptured aorta; hardening of the arteries in the legs which is a strong predictor of heart disease; atrial fibrillation or irregular heart beat which is closely tied to stroke risk; and a bone density screening, for men and women, used…

Riverside High School Softball Team Fundraising Breakfast will be held next Saturday, November 12, from 8a.m. to 11a.m. at Lillyville Church Lighthouse in Franklin Township. Cost is $8 for adults, $5 for veterans since it is Veteran’s Day weekend, children are $5. There will be pictures with Santa and activities for children, residents can meet the new coaching staff, the varsity players will be helping serve food and clean tables. As of current, the raffle will include a chance to win either a lottery basket, Penguin Basket, Steeler Basket or Riverside Basket. Offical flyer below.

“Second Saturday” – Soup Supper November 12th,  4p.m. – 6:30p.m. Wurtemburg United Methodist Church 1244 Portersville Road  (Rt 488 by 3rd bridge) Ellwood City, PA  16117 Soups:  Ham & Bean Soup and Beef Veggie Includes:  Italian Bread, Homemade Rolls, Dessert, Beverages & Refills Eat-in and Take-out are both $6; under age 5 Free. Grilled Cheese Sandwiches are just $1.00 Quarts of Soup are $6.00 Please mark your calendar for” every “Second Saturday” through April. Church:  724-758-9685

The Ellwood City Public Library is having their Star Wars Event on Sat. Nov. 12 from 1p.m.-3p.m at their library location. The 501st Legion will be providing 12 costumed characters. They do a short program first, including a trivia contest and then will pose for pictures with the kids or adults in attendance afterwards. Two years ago the library had them come for the library’s 100th Birthday which drew a crowd of over 100 people. The 101st Legion uses only screen accurate costumes (pictured to the right) and they are extremely good with children, also proving to be untiring in posing for…

Franklin Township Fire Department joined with Riverside School District to collect gifts for the School District’s families in need.   Donations accepted are: Toys for infant through high school age New boys and girls clothing from infant to teenager Winter hats, gloves, and coats for kids and adults Nonperishable food Toiletries (soap, shampoo, body spray, etc.) Gift cards (Gift cards will be used to purchase gifts for the program.)   Drop off Locations Franklin Township 897 State Route 288 Fombell, PA  16123 Monday-Friday 8:30 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.   Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department 808 Old Zelienople Road Ellwood City, PA …