Events

Drug Disposal Event

The Drug Disposal Event is this week, remember to turn in your unused or expired medication for safe disposal Saturday, October 22, from 10a.m. to 2p.m. at the Ellwood City Municipal Building. This event is sponsored by the Ellwood City Police Department. For more information visit www.dea.gov.


Orthodox Study Group at St. Elias Church to Start October 22

St. Elias Orthodox Church will be holding a weekly Orthodox Spirituality Study Group every Saturday at 5 pm, starting October 22. Discussions will be based on the book The Mountain of Silence: A Search for Orthodox Spirituality by Kyriacos Markides. In this book, the author presents conversations, reflections, and personal dialogue, plus history and travel information that explore the Orthodox spiritual tradition. Copies of the book will be available at the first session. An informal pot-luck soup supper will be served during the sessions, followed by Vespers at 7 pm in the church. All are welcome! Please contact parish priest…


Relay for Life Upcoming October Event

Hard Rock Rocksino in Northfield, Ohio. Sunday, October 23, 2016. Departing hospital 9:00 A.M. Departing Hard Rock Rocksino 4:00 P.M.                                                                                    Fifty-six seats are available for this latest Casino trip; contact Rhonda Pintur at 724-752-6758 or 412-974-2303 for your reservation.  The cost is $35.00 per person which includes $25.00 slot player voucher received on arrival to casino.  You will need a valid photo ID (state or federal) to receive the incentive package.  Please be in the Ellwood City hospital parking lot before the 9:00 am departing time.  During the ride there will be games and prizes so why not take…


Orthodox Study Group at St. Elias Church To Start October 22

St. Elias Orthodox Church will be holding a weekly Orthodox Spirituality Study Group every Saturday at 5 pm, starting October 22. Discussions will be based on the book The Mountain of Silence: A Search for Orthodox Spirituality by Kyriacos Markides. In this book, the author presents conversations, reflections, and personal dialogue, plus history and travel information that explore the Orthodox spiritual tradition. Copies of the book will be available at the first session. An informal pot-luck soup supper will be served during the sessions, followed by Vespers at 7 pm in the church. All are welcome! Please contact parish priest…


Under the Sea Extravaganza

The cast of the upcoming Lincoln High School’s The Little Mermaid will be presenting an Under the Sea Extravaganza on 10/22/16 from 2-5p.m. at the high school cafeteria. The Under the Sea Extravaganza is designed specifically to raise money for the production of The Little Mermaid musical. A musical is produced annually in the fall by the music dept staff at Lincoln High School -the school district does not provide funds for the musical production so all the fundraising is all done by the cast. The cast and crew from the musical will be hosting the event and providing all…


Ellwood City Area Public Library Activities for Week of October 17, 2016

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Monday, October 17, at 1:30 p.m. – Afternoon Book Discussion Group for Adults. The group will discuss the book, “The Farm,” by Tom Robb Smith. New members are welcome, so call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Tuesday, October 18, at 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. — Family Laptime, an interactive program designed for babies as young as 6 months old and preschoolers up to 5 years old. The program, which runs through November 22, features stories, songs, finger plays and more. Registration is requested, so…


BodyShop Group Fitness to hold 4th Annual Halloween Boo-T Camp

Ellwood City’s longest-running exercise establishment will once again hold their popular Halloween Boo-T Camp, on October 29, 2016, and you won’t want to miss it. This three hour workout session includes half hour increments of six group fitness classes from the world-renowned Les Mills programs.  The day is filled with samples, snacks, and costumes – provided those attending dress up! Cost: $10   Includes: T-Shirt, Snacks, 3 Hour Workout, and tons of Fun! Warning: The first three years of the event have all sold out, and this one is expected to as well, so if you are interested you should sign…


Local Church Holds Live Auction and Pasta Dinner to Raise Scholarship Funds

ELLWOOD CITY, PA (Oct. 11, 2016) — North Sewickley Presbyterian Church, located at 106 Chapel Drive in North Sewickley Township, will host a pasta dinner and live auction fundraiser on Saturday, October 22, at 6 p.m., in their downstairs fellowship hall. The church is located across from Old Stonewall Golf Course and Shakespeare’s Restaurant. All proceeds will benefit the scholarship fund for the church’s annual family retreat. A donation is requested for the dinner, as the main event is a live auction with Alan Adams, executive presbyter to the Beaver-Butler Presbytery. Antiques, large collectables, area business donations, sports tickets and…


Ellwood City United Fund

The Ellwood City United Fund is announcing that it’s annual Fund Campaign will start on October 1, 2016 and end December 31, 2016. The United Fund has set a goal of $50,000.00 for the coming year of 2017. A “Get Acquainted Mixer” is planned for Tuesday October 18, 2016 from 5p.m. to 7p.m. at Nico Luciano’s Cafe, 324 Wampum Avenue. Everyone is invited to attend, admission is free, free refreshments and appetizers will be available, also we will have door prizes and a 50/50 raffle. You are encouraged to bring your friends and neighbors for an enjoyable evening. Each agency…


“Open Street” Event

Ellwood City’s Kitchen Cabinet is hosting an “Open Street” event ahead of the annual Halloween Parade on Oct. 29 from 1p-3p (Parade begins 3:30). For those of you not familiar with an Open Street, designated streets are closed for a period of time so that people can experience the business district from a different perspective – on their bikes, with baby strollers, wagons, skates, skateboards any mode of wheels not fuel or electric powered. No vehicular traffic. In this instance, Lawrence Ave. will be closed from 4th to 8th and down to Spring Ave. We both invite and encourage you…