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March 13, 2020

Portersville Christian School Fine Arts Committee Announces Spring Musical

PORTERSVILLE, PA — Portersville Christian School’s Fine Arts Committee announces that The Sound of Music will be staged Thursday, April 30, Friday, May 1, and Saturday, May 2, at 7 PM, at the school, 343 East Portersville Road/Rt. 488 East, Portersville PA 16051. The director is Ryan Wise. With music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, and book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, The Sound of Music is based on the memoir of Maria von Trapp and the story of the von Trapp family in 1930’s Austria. While deciding whether to become a nun and serving as…

March 10, 2020

Part Two: Riverside Musical “How to Succeed in Business Without Even Trying” Cast Q&A

This is part two of a two part series about Riverside’s High School’s production of “How to Succeed in Business Without Even Trying.” Yesterday’s article featured details about the musical. A musical is only as good as its cast. The cast of Riverside’s High School’s production of “How to Succeed in Business Without Even Trying” are excited to hit the stage running and give all audience members a good show. Ellwoodcity.org did a Q&A with some of the cast members: Maggie Hardin Part in Musical: Rosemary Pilkington Current Grade: 12 Been in musicals/plays since: 8th grade Previous leads/musicals you’ve been in: Gangster- Drowsy Chaperone…

March 9, 2020

Part One: Riverside Musical “How to Succeed in Business Without Even Trying” Takes Stage This Weekend

This is part one of a two part series about Riverside’s High School’s production of “How to Succeed in Business Without Even Trying.” Tomorrow’s article will feature a Q&A with the cast leads. The Riverside High School Theater will present the musical comedy, “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.” The musical will run March 12-15 in the high school auditorium. A cast and crew of over sixty students from the high school will participate in the production directed by Brent Rodgers. This is the 57th Anniversary of Theater at Riverside, which makes this a landmark show. Big business…

March 9, 2020

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of March 9

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, MARCH 9 6:30 p.m. – “Classic Book Group for Adults,” the group will be discussing the book “Saplings” by Noel Streatfeild. TUESDAY, MARCH 10 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. – “Family Lap Time,” designed for babies as young as 6 months of age, toddlers, and preschoolers. This interactive family event features stories, songs, games, fingerplays and more. Registration is requested. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 10:00 a.m. – “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program…

March 2, 2020

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of March 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, MARCH 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,” the group…

February 26, 2020

Lawrence County 4-H Announces Annual Benefit Auction

Everyone is invited to help us make the best, better by attending the 20th Annual Lawrence County 4-H Benefit Auction on Saturday, March 21, 2020, at the New Englander, in New Castle, PA – where all proceeds go directly to the Lawrence County 4-H/Youth Development Program! Help us transform the lives of our youth members! Donations are now being accepted from local businesses. March 6, 2020 is the last day to guarantee entry into the catalog, however, items are accepted up to the day of the auction. All items are GENEROUSLY offered for sale through volunteer efforts. There is NO…

February 24, 2020

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of February 24

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, FEBRUARY 26 10:00 a.m. – “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. It is designed to help reduce the stresses of everyday life. All adults are welcome. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27 6:00 p.m. – “Adult Knitting Group,” which meets weekly to work on individual projects. New members are welcome. SAVE THE DATE: Dr. Suess’ birthday program will kick off the start of story hour March 5,…

February 19, 2020

Vietnam Veterans Moving Wall Memorial Exhibit Needs Volunteers; Meeting Set for Tomorrow

The Vietnam Veterans Moving Wall Memorial will be coming to Ellwood City in August. In order for the exhibit to be a success, the committee is seeking volunteers to help with all aspects of the exhibit. A meeting will be held on February 20 at 6:30 at the Historical Society at 310 5th Street. The actual wall will be featured in Ellwood City August 20-24. For more information on the Moving Wall, please contact Dom Viccari at 724-657-4388.

February 17, 2020

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week of February 17

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, FEBRUARY 17 The Ellwood City Area Public Library will be closed in observance of President’s Day. Normal hours will resume Tuesday, February 18. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 1:30 p.m. – “Afternoon Book Group for Adults,” the group will be discussing the book “Forces of Nature” by Jane Harper. 5:00 p.m. – “Food 4 Thought II Book Group,” the group will be discussing the book “Girl in the Blue Coat” by Monica Hesse. WEDNESDAY,…

February 13, 2020

Penn State Master Gardeners Announce “Garden Treasures” Spring Symposium

The Penn State Master Gardeners of Lawrence County have announced their spring symposium The event is scheduled on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at the First United Methodist Church, 135 Decker Drive in New Castle from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Join Dr Laura Deeter, Professor of Horticulture Technologies at Ohio University, as she presents on Color Theory and how you can apply it to your own garden for year-round color. Stacey Widenholf will present Monarch Butterflies as she focuses on their beauty and familiarity to help connect both children adults with the natural world. Penn State Extension Educator, Dr. Brian…