Events

“Songs for a New World” is, according to composer Jason Robert Brown, “about one moment. It’s about hitting the wall and having to make a choice, or take a stand, or turn around and go back.” With a rousing score that blends elements of pop, gospel, and jazz and featuring tight harmonies and darling vocals, Songs for a New World transports its audience from the deck of a Spanish sailing ship bound for a new land, to the ledge of a New York penthouse. Characters range from a young man in the Bronx who dreams of becoming a famous basketball…

Western Pennsylvania experienced a mild winter and early start to spring this year and perhaps some scheduled weddings wee moved outdoors. The February and March update of Hitched and Unhitched has 10 marriages and five divorces. Check it out: Hitched and Unhitched

Pudue La Cava hosted the 1954 Lincoln Class “Life is a Beach” Committee at her Mt. Vernon Drive home at 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 17. The session began with a luncheon observing St. Patrick’s Day, provided by La Cava, Pinky Maielli, Ann Amadio, Ilene Gardner, James Spielvogel, Jan Keenan, James Gillespie and Clemmy Sirimarco. Gardner provided her cake in honor of LaCava’s birthday, and they served the group. Co-Chairman Spielvogel conducted the business session that followed. Gillespie reported on the fundraising activity and tickets were distributed for March. Sirimarco gave a financial report updating to current as no meeting…

Come join us for breakfast at Ellwood Lodge #599 on 512 Crescent Avenue, Ellwood City. Join us for breakfast on April 9 and May 14 from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The breakfasts will be held at the Ellwood Lodge Building on the 1st Floor. The cost is $7 for adults and $3.50 for children (up age 10) for all you can eat scrambled eggs, hash browns, sausage, bacon, pancakes, toast, orange juice and coffee. Proceeds from the breakfasts benefit the Masonic Hall Association and other community projects.

An Open House/Information Night for prospective students and their families will be held at Portersville Christian School, 343 E. Portersville Road, Portersville, Pa., on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at 7 p.m. Families interested in learning about enrollment for the 2016-17 school year are invited to attend. Portersville Christian School (PCS) provides a distinctively Christian education to students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12. PCS is the only fully-accredited Christian school in the Butler-Lawrence-Mercer county area that offers comprehensive education through the high school level as well as Fine Arts and Athletics programs. The school’s strong academic background is evidenced by high…

On Friday, April 1, 50 tenth grade Honors World Cultures students with the support of 25 International Club students presented the Eleventh Annual International Showcase of Countries at Riverside High School. Following months of preparation, displays that showcased 31 nations of the world were opened to students in the Riverside district from grade K through 8. 21 classes with over 300 students toured the Showcase this year. In addition, six exchange students currently living in Pennsylvania were participants. These YFU exchange students are Alma from Germany who is attending Portersville Christian School; Kornelia from Slovakia who is attending Neshannock; Jasper…

Let Pizza Joe’s make your lunch and dinner and support Kyree’s Dream Team at the same time! All you need to do is call your order in to Pizza Joe’s Ellwood City and mention this release. Pizza Joe’s Ellwood City will donate 15 percent of your order back to Kyree’s Dream Team! The event is Tuesday, April 5. Pick up only. In order to make the most money for Kyree’s Dream Team we can not accept any coupons, discounts or specials with this fundraiser. Offer valid at Ellwood City Pizza Joe’s Only. 128 Spring Ave. Ellwood City, PA. 724-752-9411 The…

HARRISBURG, March 31 – State Rep. Jaret Gibbons, D-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence, has announced a one-day workshop titled Food for Profit that is designed to help people with business management concerns. Gibbons said getting started in a business can be a daunting experience and the workshop will help people work through the maze of local and state regulations, food safety issues, and business management concepts that should be considered in setting up a commercial food service business. “The program takes people through a step-by-step process to show what it takes to effectively market their product,” Gibbons said. The course will be held from…