Adoption Connection is hosting their annual Forever Family 5K Saturday, May 20, 2017. Registrations can be made at https://runsignup.com/race/pa/beaver/adoptionconnectionpa or www.adopetionconnectionpa.org Official flyer below
Calvin Presbyterian Church located at 615 Crescent Ave., is hosting a free Community Pasta Dinner on Friday, February 17 from 5-7 p.m. Enjoy a rigatoni and meatball dinner, along with salad, bread and beverages, and neighborly fellowship! Please R.S.V.P. to the church office at 724-758-4258 and indicate the number of adults and number of children that will be attending.
Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: A “Valentine Heart Contest” for children 10 years of age and younger from Monday, February 13, through Saturday, February 18. – All area children are welcome to participate in this week-long activity. Just find and count the number of hearts hidden in the Children’s Area of the Library, report that correct number to a staff member at the desk and receive a special valentine prize. For more information, call the library at 724-758-6458. Wednesday, February 15, at 10:00 a.m. — “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that…
Relay For Life Event Leadership Meeting Wednesday, February 15, 2017 6:00 – 7:00 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…
February 11th, 4 – 6:30pm Wurtemburg United Methodist Church 1244 Portersville Road (Rt 488 by 3rd bridge) Ellwood City, PA 16117 Soups: Chili Beef 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 Come, relax and enjoy fresh homemade soups and desserts. Please mark your calendar for” every “Second Saturday” through April. Church: 724-758-9685
Many local residents have mixed feelings about the almost-famous Punxsatawney Phil’s New Year prediction of six more weeks of winter. Although on average, sunnier winter days, which are more likely to cast the groundhogs shadow, are usually correlated with chillier and dryer weather – the old tradition which started in 1887 is not as accurate as it is fun. Last year Phil did not see his shadow, meaning that spring should have arrived early, however, it really didn’t arrive any earlier than normal. Phil isn’t the only groundhog used to predict the forecast, his rival, Staten Island Chuck, has been…
Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Wednesday, February 8, 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. Everyone is welcome, so call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Thursday, February 7, at 3:00 p.m. – “Hooked on Books,” a book discussion group designed for students in 6th through 8th grades. The group will discuss the book, “Renegade,” by Mike Bloemer. Call the library for more information….
The Ellwood City Arts Club has been dedicated to enhancing and recognizing the artists in Ellwood City and now they plan on producing a community coloring book. The coloring book will consist of pen and ink drawings submitted by local talent. Because cost to print the coloring book is high, the ECAC will be hosting an April Fool Fashion Show and Tea. The club will then pay balance to print the book. The cost of buying a coloring book has not been priced yet. Anyone is welcome to submit their art by March 1, more details regarding submissions can be…
Not sure what to get your valentine for Valentines Day? Luckily, Ellwood City Hospital is hosting a Hockman Candy Sale right in time for the romantic holiday. An assortment of appropriately themed candies and chocolate can be obtained from Hockman Candy, Friday, Feb. 3 from 7a.m. – 3p.m. in the Ellwood City Hospital back dining room.
Relay For Life Event Leadership Meeting Wednesday, February 15, 2017 6:00 – 7:00 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…