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HARRISBURG, March 31 – State Rep. Jaret Gibbons, D-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence, has announced a one-day workshop titled Food for Profit that is designed to help people with business management concerns. Gibbons said getting started in a business can be a daunting experience and the workshop will help people work through the maze of local and state regulations, food safety issues, and business management concepts that should be considered in setting up a commercial food service business. “The program takes people through a step-by-step process to show what it takes to effectively market their product,” Gibbons said. The course will be held from…

The Ellwood City Saxon Club is taking a bus trip to the Meadows Casino on April 30. The club is leaving at 12:30 p.m. and returning at 8 p.m. The price is $30 per person, with $15 back in free play. Sign ups must be done by April 9. The club needs a minimum of 30 people to go. For more information, call 724-622-0797. Meadows Casino is located on 210 Racetrack Road, Washington, Pa.  

Ferrante Upholstering & Carpeting will hold its “Eve of Music” on Thursday, March 31 from 7 p.m. to 8p.m. featuring Dale Brown on the Bag Pipes. This musical event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be offered. For information contact Kathy at 724-535-8866. Ferrante Upholstering & Carpeting is on 3384 PA Route 18, Wampum.

Ellwood City now has an Alzheimer’s caregiver support group to help to those who help others. The group meets on the first Wednesday of every month from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Ellwood City hospital cafeteria. The group is for anyone who is a caregiver for someone with dementia, an umbrella term that includes Alzheimer’s. Attendees provide advice, support and strength to each other so that they may have the strength to care for their loved ones. The group was started by Victoria Gatto, Community Education Manager at the hospital. Gatto was certified by the Alzheimer’s Association of Western…

Portersville Christian School will present the musical “Back to the 80’s” on April 21-23 at 7 p.m. each day. The musical features 80’s hits such as “Kids in America,” “Walking on Sunshine,” “Girls Just Want to Have Fun,” and many more. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students and free for 5 and under. Call 724-368-8787 for tickets. Back to the 80’s is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.