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August 29, 2018

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…

August 28, 2018

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…

August 28, 2018

Bernstine Announces Fall Town Hall Meeting Series

ELLWOOD CITY – Continuing his efforts to stay in touch with the people who hired him to be their voice in Harrisburg, state Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) today announced his latest series of town hall meetings, which will take place around the 10th Legislative District this fall. The meeting locations and dates are: Wednesday, Sept. 5, at 6 p.m. – Beaver Falls Municipal Building, 715 15th St., Beaver Falls. Monday, Sept. 10, at 6 p.m. – Wayne Township Municipal Building, 1418 Wampum Road, Ellwood City. Tuesday, Sept. 11, at 6 p.m. – Ellwood City Municipal Building, 525 Lawrence Ave., Ellwood…

August 27, 2018

Ellwood City Area Library Activities for the Week of August 27

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, AUGUST 20 1:30 p.m. – “Monday Afternoon Book Discussion Group for Adults.  The group will discuss the book, “Winter in Anna” by Reed Karaim.   WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22 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…

August 24, 2018

What’s Going On In Ellwood? Ellwood City Activities for August 24 to September 1

Happenings for the Week BEGINNING Friday, August 24th, 2018: Friday, August 24th: Pet Spinal/Joint Adjustment Clinic: The Ellwood Animal Hospital located at 728 Lawrence Ave, Ellwood City is offering a special clinic to adjust your pet’s joints. $40 per pet. Chiropractic care prevents and treats arthritis, aids internal organ function and immune health, and keeps pets more active as they age. Call 724-758-8882 to register your pet and visit www.facebook.com/ellwoodvet or www.ellwoodvet.com for more information. Saturday, August 25th: 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…

August 24, 2018

Ellwood City Animal Hospital Offerings for Fall 2018

This fall Ellwood City Animal Hospital is offering three clinics that could benefit any pet. The animal hospital has two doctors, Amanda Brown and Alyssa Carver. There are three different clinic dates that revolve around hemp/ CBD for pets, stem cell therapy, acupuncture and titer testing. The topics offered for Ellwood City’s Animal Hospital for Fall 2018: “Stem Cell Therapy and Benefits for your pet.” Dr. Carver on Thursday, September 6, from 6 pm to 7 pm. ” Acupuncture for Pets: Beyond Pain Relief,” Dr. Brown on Tuesday, September 25, from 6 pm to 7 pm. ” Facts to Know…

August 24, 2018

Ellwood City’s Fall Fest & Car Cruise

Ellwood City, PA – Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the Fall Fest & Car Cruise on Saturday, September 29, 2018 from 11 am – 5 pm on Lawrence Avenue.  There will be food, vendors, family activities, a car cruise, and local entertainment. Cruisers and festival attendees will have the opportunity to drive a paced lap around Pittsburgh International Race Complex’s race track for free if the flyer is presented. If you are interested in being a vendor, fill out the vendor application and submit no later than Friday, August 31, 2018 by mail or e-mail to…

August 23, 2018

Schedule of Events: Pie Festival

The Annual Pie Festival hosted by the Lincoln Blue Band will be held on Thursday, Aug. 23 at Helling Stadium. The gates will open at 6 p.m. and the show will begin at 7 p.m. This is a special event to kick off the Blue Band’s fall entertainment. All Blue Band members and fall sport team members will be announced. Pie is limited first come first served. All Proceeds benefit the LHS Marching Blue Band. 7:00 p.m. – Pre-Game show Marching Blue Band 7:10p.m. – Introduction of Band Members 7:15p.m. – Introduction of Fall Sports Teams and Coaches 7:30p.m. –…

August 21, 2018

What’s Going On In Ellwood? Ellwood City Activities for August 22 to 25

Happenings for the Week BEGINNING Wednesday, August 22, 2018: Wednesday, August 22nd: Movie Night: The Ellwood City Library is hosting an adult movie night beginning at 6pm. The movie is “Murder on the Orient Express.” Thursday, August 23rd: Free 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. Friday, August 24th: Pet Spinal/Joint Adjustment Clinic: The Ellwood Animal Hospital located at 728 Lawrence Ave, Ellwood City is offering a special clinic to adjust your…

August 21, 2018

PHOTOS: Beaver Lawrence Railway Historical Society Fundraiser Festival August 25

I wanted to ask for a moment of your time to let you know of some of the great things happening at our station this year.  As you know from past talks we are dedicated to preserving rail history and our historic building.  This year we finally got our roof replaced, with help from the Hoyt Foundation!  This is so exciting because now we can start a real restoration project… Well we could if we had a million dollars.  BUT we can restore it in some small ways back to the original beauty, and keep hoping for that million dollars!…