Events

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…

630 Crescent Place: Saturday Sept. 3, 9a.m.-2p.m. Baked goods, fall decorations, and treasures. 528 Golf Ave: Friday Sept. 2 and Saturday Sept. 3, 8a.m. to 5p.m. Men’s 3XL clothing, men’s shoe size 12, ladies and boys school clothes, pole lamps, lift recliner chair, seasonal decorations, and more. 308 Mount Vernon Drive: Friday Sept. 2 and Saturday Sept. 3, 8a.m. to unspecified. Air hockey table, desks, tools, tool boxes, video games, stereo system, and more. 110 Tara Drive: Saturday Sept. 3 8a.m. to 2p.m. Jewelry, stamps, World War II items, misc. 221 Eidenmiller Lane: Saturday Sept. 3, 8a.m. to 3p.m. Young…

The Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, Food and Entertainment committee held their wrap-up meeting for the 2016 Festival on Wednesday, August 24. The Festival Nominating Committee is accepting letters of application for the positions of Festival Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. Letters of application should be addressed to the committee and mailed to Raylene Boots Secretary, c/o Ellwood City Chamber of Commerce, 806 Lawrence Avenue, Ellwood City PA. Letters should include the applicant’s qualifications for the position. Deadline for letters of application is September 30, 2016. Letters received after the deadline will not be considered for the position. The committee will fill…

The second annual Crop Hunger Walk will take place on September 25, 2016 at 2pm in Ewing Park. According to the organizations website, Crop Hunger Walk has been around for nearly half a century and it has been helping to end hunger by raising funds to support local food programs and the international anti-hunger work of Church World Service. They’ve donated their assistance not only to families all across America, but they’ve helped provide for other countries like Nicaragua and Indonesia. The organization doesn’t only provide food, when necessary, they also provide knowledge, seeds, tools, and even water systems so…

Rebecca Dembach is the visionary behind Hidden Gem Photography, located at 314 5th Street in Ellwood. Though she has been doing professional photography for years, she just recently decided to open up her own photography studio. Rebecca graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Ganon University in 2014. She used to work for a TV station as a video editor and graphic designer, and she also did promotions for a radio station; however, her heart was set around owning her own business, mainly centered around photography but also offering her skills in graphic design and video creating/editing. In response to…