Events

4th Low Cost Spay & Neuter Clinic for Cats

In America the number of stray animals has reached epidemic proportions. According to the ASPCA website, though it’s impossible to get an exact number of stray pets in the USA, it is estimated the numbers of stray cats alone reach into the 70 thousand range. The ASPCA also lists other statistics regarding the importance of spaying and neutering pets: Fertile cats produce, on average, one to two litters of kittens a year. The litters typically contain four to six kittens. The cost to spay is less than the cost to raise puppies and kittens for one year. Approximately 7.6 million…


Weekly Yard Sales

3840 Grandview Road: Friday 8-26 and Saturday 8-27 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Furniture, housewares, antique glass, kitchen items, clothing, cookbooks, sewing machine, and so much more. Rain or shine. 411 Orchard Ave: Friday 8-26 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 8-27 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Collectables, kitchen items, wood working equipment, assorted tools, oak dining set, vintage stove, crafts, furniture, garden tools, and more. Cash only sales. 104 Pittsburgh Circle: Friday 8-26 and Saturday 8-27, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kitchen table, food processor, sports items, and more. 329 Fombell Road: Saturday 8-27 from 9…


Ellwood City Public Library Activities for the Week of Aug 22

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following:   Tuesday, August 23, at 11:30 a.m. – Creative Writing Workshop for students in 9th grade and up. The group meets twice each month to share their work and discuss writing tips and techniques. Call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information.   Wednesday, August 24, at 10:00 a.m. — “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. “Coloring for Adults” is a new concept in helping to reduce the stresses of everyday life. These weekly sessions are returning to Wednesday…


Autograph Night: Pittsburgh Pirates

Beaver County Auto will be holding an autograph night on Thursday August 18th from 5-7 p.m. benefiting The Josh and Brittney Harrison For Hope Foundation at its Nissan location in Chippewa Township. Pittsburgh Baseball stars Jordy Mercer, Tony Watson, and David Freese will be available to sign autographs and take pictures. There will also be a silent auction and raffles throughout the night for other great memorabilia. All proceeds go to charity and tickets can be purchased in advance for $25 or at the door while supplies last.  Any questions feel free to call 724-847-4800 or visit beavercountyauto.com.


Relay for Life Upcoming Events

Dine and Dance                                                                          Saturday, August 20, 2016                                        The American Cancer Society 28th Annual Lawrence County Gala, Dine and Dance will be held at the New Castle Country Club on Saturday, August 20th.  This event benefits the programs and services of the American Cancer Society in Lawrence County.  Included in the event will be the second annual dance contest along with great food and raffles.  Tickets may be purchased and donations may be made to our dance contestants by visiting our website at lawrencecountygala.org.  For more information contact Margie Smith at Margie.smith@cancer.org or 724-222-6911.   Relay For Life Event Leadership…


5th Annual Connoquenessing Creek Cleanup

Calling All Volunteers & Supporters! The 5th Annual Connoquenessing Creek Cleanup is approaching! Please help us restore this important waterway back to its beautiful, natural state by removing the physical garbage that consumes it. So far we have removed over 200,000 pounds of garbage, including over 2,000 tires from just 30 miles of the 50 mile waterway! This year we are focusing on a 12 mile stretch, starting in Harmony and ending in Fombell. This is the first year the cleanup is in Butler and Beaver Counties! Join us in doing a good thing for the environment and community while…


Ellwood City Public Library Activities for the Week of Aug 15

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Monday, August 15, at 1:30 p.m. – Afternoon Book Discussion Group for Adults. The group will discuss the book, “American Ghost,” by Janis Owens. Call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Wednesday, August 17, at 10:00 a.m. — “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. “Coloring for Adults” is a new concept in helping to reduce the stresses of everyday life. These weekly sessions are returning to Wednesday mornings now that summer is drawing to a close. Call the…


Pie Festival!

The Annual Pie Festival hosted by the Lincoln Blue Band will be held on Thursday, Aug. 25 at Helling Stadium. The gates will open at 6 p.m. and the show will begin at 7 p.m. This is a special event to kick off the Blue Band’s fall entertainment. All Blue Band members and fall sport team members will be announced. Each member will receive a free piece of pie. Each ticket is $4.00 and for each ticket sold before the festival the band member will receive $1.00 for their band account. If you need more tickets, they will be in…


Ellwood City Area Public Library Activities for Week of Aug. 8, 2016

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Tuesday, August 9, at 11:30 a.m. – Creative Writing Workshop for students in 7th grade and up. The group meets twice each month to share their work and discuss writing tips and techniques. New members are always welcome, so call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Wednesday, August 10, at 10:00 a.m. — “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. “Coloring for Adults” is a new concept in helping to reduce the stresses of everyday life. These weekly sessions…


Riverside Class of 1986 Thirty-Year Reunion

Join us to celebrate the 30th reunion of the Riverside High School Class of 1986! The reunion is Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016 7:30 p.m. at Z Pub & Diner on 2580 Constitution Boulevard, Beaver Falls. There will be a cash bar and appetizers provided. No host: visit www.zpubdiner.com for menu and pricing. Casual dress. RSVP to Christie Kennedy by Sept. 10 via Facebook or call, text or email at 724-996-1210 or christieb910@msn.com. Note: If you have last minute change of plans and decide to stop by without an RSVP, please do! Hope to see you there!