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December 10, 2019

“Feel The Love Of Christmas” to be Featured at Cathedral in New Castle, Will Benefit Special Olympics

This will be the final season for a tradition started by the late musician B.E. Taylor, as his son B.C. Taylor conducts the final “Feel The Love Of Christmas” tour. Taylor will perform on December 14 at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in New Castle. This year he will be joined by a group of Special Olympics athletes who take to the stage for a song. A tradition loved by the athletes and the audience. “The athletes look forward to it every year,” said John Maielli, Special Olympics basketball coach and fundraising chairman. According to Maielli, the tradition began about 15…

December 9, 2019

Santa Claus Is Coming To Franklin Township

On Sunday, December 22nd Santa Claus will be proudly escorted by the Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department to see all of the good girls in boys in the township. The tour will begin in Tomica Springs at noon on Sunday. Listen for the sirens and look for the flashing red lights to announce Santas arrival. When the truck comes to a stop, please come see Santa on the fire engine and get a treat from Santa himself and his elf. Please refer to the Franklin Township Facebook page on the day of the event for updated arrival times. Estimated arrivals…

December 9, 2019

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of December 9th

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities.  Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. Activities taking place this week include MONDAY, DECEMBER 9 6:30 p.m. – “Classic Book Group for Adults,” they will be discussing the book “An English Murder” by Cyril Hare. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10 6:30 p.m. – “Holiday Storytime,” for infants to early grade school. Stories, Crafts and Fun. Registration is requested. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11 10:00 a.m. – “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. It is designed to help reduce stresses of everyday…

December 2, 2019

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of December 2

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. Activities taking place this week include WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4 10:00 a.m. – “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. It is designed to help reduce stresses of everyday life. All adults are welcome. 3:00 p.m. – “Creative Writing Workshop,” for students in seventh grade and up. This group meets twice each month to share their work and discuss writing tips and techniques. 6:30 p.m. – “Evening Book Group for Adults,” they will…

November 26, 2019

‘Kolędy Night’ Scheduled

A first-ever ‘Kolędy Night’ is planned for Saturday, December 7, 2019 at the Polish Falcons Club in New Castle. The evening will feature area musicians playing traditional Polish and American Christmas carol sing-a-longs. Lyrics in both Polish and English will be provided for those attending. Kolędy Night will take place at Polish Falcons 105 W. Miller Street New Castle, PA. The event is from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. and admission is only $5.00 (with children 16 and under FREE). Specials surprise guests will also make an appearance. This event is sponsored by the Polish Americans of Lawrence County. For…

November 25, 2019

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of November 25

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities.  Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. Activities taking place this week include WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 10:00 a.m. – “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. It is designed to help reduce stresses of everyday life. All adults are welcome. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28 The Ellwood City Area Public Library will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving. Normal hours will resume Friday, November 29. MEMORIALS: The following are memorial contributions received by the library during the month of November. Memorials…

November 21, 2019

Paws 4 The Holidays: Help Lawrence County Humane Society

“Paws 4 the Holidays” is a special event to raise money for LCHS, which will include pet Christmas Photos, fun, food, free prizes and raffle baskets full of holiday joy! All proceeds will benefit the animals at Lawrence County Humane Society. Join us for this event, hosted at Ellwood Animal Hospital, 728 Lawrence Avenue, Ellwood City, PA, (visit Facebook event page www.facebook.com/events/725293304613001/)  on December 6th,  2019, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This event will take place during Ellwood City’s Light Up Night at the animal hospital location. All attendees who bring a donation item from LCHS’s Wish List will…

November 19, 2019

Ellwood City Medical Center to Offer Free Diabetes Educational Program

The Ellwood City Medical Center is hosting a free diabetes educational program. Information on Diet and Drugs for Diabetics will be held on Thursday, November 21 at 6 p.m. at the Ellwood City Medical Center’s basement dining room, 724 Pershing Street, Ellwood City, PA 16117. Interested participants can RSVP to 724-544-9845. “Whether you are a newly diagnosed diabetic or have been managing your diabetes for years please join us for our community education event discussing nutritional choices and drugs used to help manage diabetes,” said Victoria Gatto, marketing manager at the Ellwood City Medical Center.

November 18, 2019

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of November 18

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities.  Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. Activities taking place this week include MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18 1:30 p.m. – “Afternoon Book Group for Adults,” the group will be discussing the book “Clock Dance” by Anne Tyler. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. – “Family Laptime,” designed for babies as young as 6 months of age, toddlers, and preschoolers. This is an interactive, family event and features stories, songs, games, finger plays and more. Registration is requested. 5:00 p.m. – “Food For Thought II Book…

November 13, 2019

Upcoming Chamber SBS and ‘Let There Be Lights’ Events Scheduled

The Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce is beginning to prepare for downtown holiday events! Small Business Saturday in the Ellwood City community will be held Saturday, November 30th while the ‘Let There Be Lights’ weekend of events is scheduled to be held Friday, December 6th and Saturday, December 7th. The chamber’s goal is to work together with community organizations and local businesses to help provide family-friendly events to help kick off the holiday season. The chamber Small Business Saturday Committee will be handing out giveaways and information on Saturday, November 30th at the Community Plaza beginning at 11:00 a.m….