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June 30, 2016

Festival Band Previews: Nickel Plated Revolver and Brok’n Pic Band

The 2016 Ellwood Festival will emphasize the entertainment part of Arts, Crafts, Food and Entertainment at an unprecedented level. All of Friday is dedicated to showcasing Ellwood-based bands and Saturday and Sunday will see additional local entertainment. The previews will be updated throughout the week to highlight different bands. All information taken from interviews or social media. All photos used with permission of the band. Friday, July 1- Community Day 12:30 p.m. Wine & Spirit Perennial festival performers Wine & Spirit will open the musical acts on Friday. “I’ve lost count of how many times we’ve played at the festival,”…

June 28, 2016

Annual Ellwood Festival Features More Vendors and More Local Bands Than Ever Before

This year’s Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, Foods and Entertainment Festival intends to focus more on the entertainment part than any previous festival. Indeed, Friday will be entirely oriented around local entertainment. While in previous years, the festival has pulled entertainment from around the greater Lawrence/Beaver County area, Friday will be all about Ellwood City. The festival will kick off with a “community day” beginning with the Little Miss Firecracker Pageant, which was a success in previous years. The rest of the day’s lineup will feature five bands from the Ellwood City area: Wine & Spirits, D Major, Nickle Plated Revolver,…

June 27, 2016

Little Miss Firecracker Pageant to Kick-Off 2016 Festival!

The third annual Little Miss Firecracker Pageant will kick off this year’s Ellwood City Community Day at the Ellwood City Festival. 15 girls between the ages of four and seven will vie for the title on Friday, July 1 at 11:15 a.m. on Folino Stage. Pageant co-chairs Becky Guisler and Nikki Mars are excited about the number of contestants. “This is our largest group of young ladies to date,” Guisler said. “We started the pageant two years ago as a way to bring something new to the festival and the event has gained in popularity. We’re hoping this year’s pageant…

June 27, 2016

Ellwood City Festival Entertainment Schedule

Friday, July 1 11 a.m. – Raising of the American Flag National Anthem sung by Franceska Butchelle 12:30 p.m. – Wine & Spirits Bands 2 p.m. – D Major 3:30 p.m. – Nickle Plated Revolver 5 p.m. – Generation II Band 6:30 p.m. – Brokin’ Pic 8 – 10 p.m. DJ Nikki/Community Dance Saturday, July 2 11 a.m. – Raising of the American Flag National Anthem sung by Franceska Butchelle 11:15 a.m. – Trophies from 10k race Noon – Heart in Service 1 p.m. – Castle Country Cloggers 1:30 pm. – Kiddie Corner with Vic Rangel & Professor Bubblemaker 2:30…

June 24, 2016

Lincoln Class of 1954 June Meeting

Pudue La Cava hosted the Lincoln Class of 1954, “Life is a Beach” committee at her Mt Vernon Drive home on Thursday, June 16 at 4 p.m. The session began with lunch provided by Ann Amadio, Ilene Gardner, Jan Keenan, Arlene Maielli, Clemmy Sirmarco and LaCava. Gardner and LaCava served and presented Amadio with a birthday cake, made by Gardner, in honor of her Flag Day birthday. Co-chairmen Paul Abraham, James Spielvogel and James Gillespie conducted the business session that followed. Abraham and Spielvogel reported on the site accommodations and necessary times and setup. Gillespie reported on the monthly fund…

June 24, 2016

Corona D’Italia Lodge June Meeting

Corona D’Italia Lodge #807 held their monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 8 at 5 p.m. at Pizza Joe’s. The session began with a pizza luncheon hosted by President Clemmy Sirimarco and served by Louis DiFrischia and Jackie Perno. Trustee Patty Regna voiced the invocation. The business session followed with financial reports by Treasurer Louise Vitullo. She welcomed Anita Chaffin, a long time member, who has been unable to attend meetings due to other commitments. Vitullo reminded all insured members to review their beneficiary information and to contact her for any changes to be made. Sirimarco recognized Orator Valerie Valentino and…

June 23, 2016

Financial Peace in Ellwood City: Nine Week Class on Money Management

Financial Peace University (FPU), a nine-week class on money taught by financial guru, Dave Ramsey, will be offered each Thursday evening from 6:30-8 p.m. beginning July 14. The class will be hosted by Scott & Caroline Golmic at 507 Lawrence Avenue in Ellwood City. Through video teaching, class discussions and interactive small group activities, FPU presents biblical, practical steps to get from where you are to where you’ve dreamed you could be. This plan will show you how to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend and save wisely, and much more! The average family pays off $5,300 in…

June 22, 2016

Mayor Court Presents Fourth Beautification Award

On Friday, Mayor Anthony J. Court presented to Judy Bokor of Spring Avenue, the Fourth 2016 Beautification Award and Gift Certificate. The Mayor was excited to present this to Judy, as once again, this was yet another first time recipients and they too were excited. Judy Bokor, like the many residents and recipients before her, take great pride in their property, and it shows in their beautiful landscape.    

June 21, 2016

Relay for Life Upcoming Events

Paint Party for Retreat Fund Saturday, June 25, 2016    1:30 – 4:00 P.M. We are hosting a Paint Party as a fundraiser for the Retreat Fund. If you missed the one in March, shame on you, we had a wonderful time. So don’t miss this one or you’ll be square! You many have never been to a party like this! Come join us at Fellowship Hall in North Sewickley Presbyterian Church on Chapel Drive. The party will be fun and a beautiful painting will be completed by everyone there. No need to be embarrassed as everyone’s eye is different and…

June 20, 2016

Library Activities For Week of June 20, 2016

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Monday, June 20, 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. During the months of June and July, these sessions will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Mondays instead of Wednesdays because of the library’s Summer Reading Program activities. Call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Monday, June 20, at 1:30 p.m. – Afternoon Book Discussion Group for Adults. The…