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July 6, 2018

What’s Going On In Ellwood? Ellwood City Activities for July 6 to July 14

Friday, July 6th: Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix at Pittsburgh International Race Complex: This weekend provides plenty of excitement for the entire family. Visit the cars and drivers in the expansive paddock and watch the vintage races and exhilarating racing. If you feel the personal need for speed, that can be done too. For a donation to the charity, you can experience a lap on the track in a racecar with a driver or rent a go-kart and reach speeds up to 45 mph on the .82 mile karting track. Look for this event to grow in popularity and numbers in…

July 5, 2018

Club Hope Foundation Night at McDowell’s Inn

The Club Hope Foundation is holding an event at McDowell’s Inn on Saturday starting at 6 p.m. and running till 11 p.m. The Foundation will be guest bar tending and all tips will benefit Club Hope Foundation, which helps bring hope to patients and families in the area who are affected by a cancer diagnosis. The guest Bartender lineup is as follows: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Darlene Esoldo and Kathy Nardone 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mia Damato and Vanessa Venezie 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mandy Conklin and Lisa Montozzi 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. Carrie Campbell and…

July 3, 2018

Master Gardeners Host 3nd Annual Garden Tour

The Penn State Master Gardeners of Lawrence County are hosting their Third Annual Garden Tour on Sunday, July 22rd from Noon to 5:00 p.m. The tour highlights four area gardens, which can be toured at your own pace. Master Gardeners will be available at each location to answer questions. The tour will consist of four gardens within Lawrence County. The Altman Garden is located in New Wilmington includes 3 acres of hostas, daylilies, lilium, and daffodils. Pam Docherty’s gardens will be also on the tour located in New Castle. Pam has 2 gardens that consist of perennials and adding annuals…

July 3, 2018

Jeff and Mary Sainato Wins Ellwood City 2018 Beautification Award

Mayor Court was honored to present the 5th 2018 Beautification Award on Saturday, to Jeff and Mary Sainato of Woodside Avenue. Along with a 2018 Beautification Award Winner sign, the Sainato’s received a gift certificate to a local restaurant. This is the 8th year for Mayor Court’s Beautification Award Program and it has been a huge success. There will be a total of 7 Winners in 2018, so if you know of someone that you feel should get this award, you can contact Mayor Court by phone, facebook or in person with your nomination.

July 3, 2018

HISTORY CENTER NEWS July 2018

Ellwood City Area Historical Society 310 Fifth Street, Ellwood City, Pa 16117 724-752-2021 June- July – August – – No Meetings September 10 – Annual “Picnic” in Ewing Park, 6pm at shelter #8. Guest speaker speaker Mother Christopher – Orthodox Monastery October 8 – Dr Robert Jones, guest speaker NOTE: History Center is open: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (Noon to 4:00pm). The First Saturday of each month 10:00am to 2:00pm. 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. 30 year Anniversary (1988 -2018)…

July 2, 2018

What’s Going On In Ellwood? Ellwood City Activities for July 2 to July 7

Wednesday, July 4th: Independence Day: The Ellwood City Area Chamber will be CLOSED. Thursday, July 5th: Summer Story Times: Join the Beaver County Library System at the Franklin Township Community Park at 1:30pm for stories, songs, and crafts. Must register at 724-847-1450. Yoga Class: The North Sewickley Township Building (893 Mercer Rd, Beaver Falls) is offering FREE Yoga Classes every Thursday at 6:30pm. Contact Jerilyn Driscoll to reserve your spot! Call or text 412-592-5440 or email liveloveyogavibes@gmail.com to sign up. Saturday, July 7th: Summer Story Times: Join the Beaver County Library System at the Franklin Township Community Park at 1:30pm…

July 2, 2018

Ellwood City Area Public Library Activities for Week of July 2

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Monday, July 2, at 10:00 a.m. — “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. This program is usually held on Wednesdays, but will meet on Monday mornings instead during the summer months. “Coloring for Adults” is a program designed to help reduce the stresses of everyday life. Everyone is welcome, so call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Tuesday, July 3, at 10:00 a.m. — “Jump Start to Kindergarten,” a program designed for children entering kindergarten in the fall….

June 29, 2018

VIDEO: Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, Entertainment and Food Festival

Ellwood City’s 37th Annual Arts, Crafts, Entertainment and Food Festival started today at 11 a.m. The festival will run throughout the weekend ending on July 1 at 10 p.m. We had the chance to go down to the festival and ask some of the vendors questions about why they come to the EC Festival and what they have. Below we have put together a short video showcasing some of the vendors at the Ellwood City Festival.  For a festival grounds map, entertainment schedule and more information, please visit www.ellwood-city-festival.net Please share and comment your favorite part about the Ellwood City…

June 29, 2018

Childrens Advocacy Center of Lawrence County Lego Party

The Childrens Advocacy Center of Lawrence County is holding a Lego Party on Saturday June 30. The event starts at 10:30 a.m. and ends at 12:30 p.m. at Cascade Park, Upper Level. Those attending will get free pizza, will be entered into a Pittsburgh Pirates ticket raffel and the first 200 kids get to take home a free Sebastian Gator lego set. People can also follow The Childrens Advocacy Center of Lawrence County on their facebook page.

June 28, 2018

Ellwood City Arts, Crafts and Food Festival: Behind the Scenes Part 4 of 4

Ellwood City’s 37th Annual Arts, Crafts, Entertainment and Food Festival starts tomorrow June 29 and runs till Sunday July 1. The festivals activities and entertainment start at 11 a.m. and end at 10 p.m. Going back to its original roots the Festival is having food vendors and musical acts that appeared at the first Ellwood City Festival. “Featured in the souvenir book are articles about Holy Redeemer, a food vendor for the Festival since the first Festival in 1981,” Boots said. “Also featured are two bands who played the very first Festival and will appear again for this years, they are Brok’n…