Events

Ferrante Upholstering and Carpeting Eve of Music

Ferrante Upholstering & Carpeting is holding an “Eve of Music” on September 27, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 3384 State Rt. 18, Wampum, PA 16157. The Eve of music will feature the Motown sounds of Vick Rangel. The event is free and open to the public. There will be refreshments available. People can view the events official flyer below:    


BC3’s new quality inspector certificate program to equip workers, aid manufacturers

(Butler, PA) Butler County Community College this month will debut a quality inspector certificate program designed to help students develop unique skills, and their companies to build reputations and profits in a competitive global economy, according to a consulting firm executive who created the curriculum. Participants in BC3’s 18-hour noncredit program – to be held on BC3’s main campus in Butler Township on Thursday nights between Sept. 27 and Nov. 29 – will learn quality system requirements, how to perform inspections with tools and instruments, and how to write an inspection report, said Tom Paserba, vice president of International Quality…


History Center News for September 2018

Vol.2 N0.9 September 2018 Ellwood City Area Historical Society 310 Fifth Street, Ellwood City, Pa 16117 724-752-2021 September 10 – Annual “Picnic” in Ewing Park, 6 p.m. at shelter # 8 October 8 – Dr Robert “kip” Jones, guest speaker November 12 – Christy Spoa, guest speaker NOTE: The History Center is open: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (Noon to 4:00 p.m.). The First Saturday of each month 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Annual Picnic: Menu prepared by Nico’s – chicken, pork, pasta, salad, potatoes, beans, bread, and drinks. Utensils for dining furnished. Price per person -$ 12.50. the guest speaker…


Ellwood City Library Activities for Week of September 3

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, SEPTEMBER 3 The Library will be closed in observance of the Labor Day holiday.  Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, September 4. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 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. 1:00 p.m. – “Building Buddies,” a new program of fun and learning for toddlers…


What’s Going On In Ellwood? Ellwood City Activities for September 1 to 9

Saturday, September 1st: Ellwood City Farmers’ Market: Every Saturday through October 6th 8:00 AM until Noon Live music from 9:00 – 11:00 AM Located in the Beaver Avenue Parking Lot (500 Block) FREE PARKING DOWNTOWN! Monday, September 3rd: CLOSED: The Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce Office is closed. Thursday, September 6th: Day of Caring: United Way of Lawrence County’s “Day of Caring” allows organizations the opportunity to perform service work. Volunteers will meet at Cascade Park Pavilion for breakfast and program at 8am. From 9:30am to 4:00pm volunteers will perform community service tasks. In addition to volunteering, individuals can…


Franklin Township Tar & Chipping Schedule for Week of September 3

Franklin township has announced their tar and chipping schedule for the week of September 3.  PennDOT uses the tar and chip process, also known as seal coat, to help preserve the surfaces of rural and other low-volume roads in between paving. According to a social media post made by Franklin Township on Twitter, around 20 roads will be worked on during the week of September 3. Below you can view the tweet Franklin Township posted Wednesday displaying the roads that will be affected. pic.twitter.com/qd69xtuzpL — Franklin Township (@Franklintwpbc) August 29, 2018  


Adoption Connection, PA Launches Shoe Collection Drive to Raise Money

Shoe donations will also support micro-enterprises in developing nations and reduce what goes into landfills August 29, 2018: Adoption Connection, PA is conducting a shoe collection drive as part of a Senior Project for a High School Senior from Beaver on September 16, 2018.  Proceeds raised from his Sr. Project Shoe Drive will be donated to Adoption Connection, PA to raise funds to find homes for waiting children.  Adoption Connection, PA will earn funds based on the number of pairs collected as Funds2Orgs will purchase all of the donated goods.  Anyone can help by donating gently worn, used or new…



Ellwood City’s Storytelling Festival

Ellwood City, PA – Ellwood City Community Enrichment and the Ellwood City Area Public Library will be hosting Ellwood City’s 17th Storytelling Festival on Saturday, September 15, 2018 from  4:00pm – 7pm in Ewing Park, Ellwood City, PA.  The festival is a beloved community event that features free activities for children and professional storytellers. Katy’s Homestyle Bakery, Custom Cakes by Jodie, and an ice cream truck will be set up for attendees to purchase sweets. There will be free balloon art, face painting, and horse-drawn trolley rides. Thank you to all of our sponsors: Katy’s Homestyle Bakery, Ellwood City Forge/Ellwood…


Pie Festival sponsored by the Rita S. Hazen Education Foundation

If data metrics can be measured with pieces of pie, approximatley 750 people showed up to watch the Lincoln High School Blue Band perform their 2018 pre-game and halftime perfromances last night at Helling Stadium in Ewing Park.  The band performed its traditional pregame set list consisting of the drumline’s cadence, the Lincoln High School alma mater, the “Star Spangled Banner”, and “Fanfare” – a tribute to our U.S. military.  The halftime show featured songs such as “Paint it Black”, “ Mr  Roboto”, and “Bad Romance”. The band wore their brand new uniforms for the first time.  The uniforms’ design…