Ellwood City’s 2016 Trick or Treat Date Announced
Ellwood City’s Halloween parade will be held on October 29, 2016 @ 3:30 and Trick or Treat in Ellwood City is Monday, October 31, 2016 from 6p.m. to 8p.m. throughout the Borough.
Events
Hard to Recycle Item Event
On Saturday, September 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds you can take appliances, batteries, fluorescent lights, shoes, and tires to be recycled. Household hazardous waste and electronics can also be recycled but registration for these items is required. To register call ECS&R at 866-815-0016. View official flyer below for additional information.
Carnegie Free Library Events
Autumn is upon us and it’s time to Fall into the Library for reading fun and games Beaver Falls, PA September is here and that means Library Card Sign UP month. Stop in to get your library card and learn what resources and materials are available to you. Your library more than just books, its 24 hour access to the information you need for daily living. Parents with toddlers know that reading books is not only fun but helps prepare them for success in school. Children discover the world of shapes, colors, concepts through play and reading. Our Children’s Librarian,…
Relay for Life Events
Relay For Life Event Leadership Meeting Wednesday, September 14, 2016 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. It is time again to start planning for the 2017 Ellwood City Relay For Life event. Our members have been busy working on new ideas for more community involvement, come out and give us your ideas! We meet at the Wellness Center next to Ewing Park Bridge at 6 pm, don’t shy away because of the meeting length or because you don’t want to be committed to long term involvement in Relay. Give us what time you have and be included in how this event comes…
2016 Spring Cleanup Program
The spring clean up program will be held on Saturday, September 17, from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. The drop off will be at 1200 Factory Avenue. Procedure: Residents who wish to dispose of their items are to provide our Utility Billing Office with a copy of their electric bill or driver’s license for identification (or an authorized Government ID for non-drivers). The individual will then be given a numbered tag for $5.00 entitling the recipient to drop off up to one (1) pickup-sized truck/car load at the site. The tag will be collected at the site located inside the…
Join Senator Elder Vogel Jr. for his 55+ Senior Expo
Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. would like to invite all area seniors and their families to attend his free Senior Expo on Friday, September 16 at the Cascade Park Pavilion, 1928 E. Washington St, New Castle from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Representatives from over 75 state and local agencies will be on-hand to provide useful information for seniors on healthcare, government services, and more. In addition, there will be plenty of door prizes, giveaways, health screenings, and lunch, all free of charge. Entertainment will be provided by the Western PA SNPJ Button Box Club. Seniors interested in receiving a flu…
Ellwood City Area Public Library Activities for Week of September 12, 2016
Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Monday, September 12, at 6:30 p.m. – Classics Book Discussion Group for Adults. The group will discuss the book, “Ethan Frome,” by Edith Wharton. New members are always welcome. Call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Tuesday, September 13, at 1:00 p.m. – The Library Anniversary Committee will meet to discuss upcoming events and activities. Call the library for more information. Tuesday, September 13, at 5:00 p.m. – Creative Writing Workshop for students in 7th grade and up. The group meets twice each month to share…
McConnells Mill Heritage Festival Sept. 24 and 25
History comes alive at the 24th Annual Heritage Festival at McConnells Mill State Park on Saturday, September 24, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, September 25, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Festival, sponsored by the Portersville-Prospect Rotary, celebrates the operational time period of the historical gristmill—from 1852 to 1928. Artists and craftspeople from the local area demonstrate their skills and provide regional art for sale. Bluegrass music and free tours of the mill will be offered. The historic gristmill houses the fascinating machinery that ground the grain for the community surrounding Slippery Rock Gorge. A civil…
WXED Community Events
WXED- Ellwood’s very own local radio station, is excited to be part of the following events and encourages everyone of all ages to attend: Tomorrow: Free parking lot dance party, hosted by Dayspring Harvest Ministries/WXED Radio Station from 6-9 p.m. at 316 6th Street. Food and drinks will be provided, donations will be accepted. Coming up: WXED movie night, Thursday, September 15 & 29 at 6 p.m. WXED parking lot “flea Market”, Saturday, September 17 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ellwood City Fall Festival, September 24 from 11a.m. to 4p.m.. WXED will have a booth. To see more information…
Shakespeare’s to Host Wine Tasting
When consumed in a moderate amount, wine can actually provide some great health benefits. To benefit from wine consumption, the recommend intake amount for women is no more than one glass a day and no more than two for men. Red wine has been loosely linked to the following health benefits: lower blood pressure, a reduced risk of depression, preventing colon and breast cancer, anti-aging, preventing dementia, and several others which can be viewed here. This would be a perfect excuse to attend Shakespeare’s Restaurant wine and ale tasting, Monday, September 12, from 6p.m. to 9p.m. It will include local…