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September 7, 2018

What’s Going On In Ellwood? Ellwood City Activities for September 8 to 16

Happenings for the Week BEGINNING Friday, September 7th, 2018: Saturday, September 8th: 7th Annual Connoquenessing Clean Up: The Allegheny Aquatic Alliance is organizing the Connoquenessing Creek Clean Up from 8am-5pm! Please help us restore this important waterway back to its beautiful, natural state by removing the physical garbage that consumes it. Register by (724) 371-0416 Or Just show up! Meet at Live Out Baptist Church (1718 PA-588, Fombell PA) at 8am. Lunch, snacks, beverages, work gloves and t-shirt provided. Cleanup needs: volunteers, rope, chains, tarps, pry bars, chainsaws, sledgehammers, metal ladders, washing stations, tin-cutters, hip waders, pressure washers, and brush…

August 31, 2018

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…

July 27, 2018

What’s Going On In Ellwood? Ellwood City Activities for July 27 to August 4

Friday, July 27th: Christmas in July: Don’t you love to get great deals, shop early to avoid crowds & find the best new merchandise before anyone else? Come to Hutch & Home, Stray Cat Studio, This & That, and Vintage Reborn in Beaver Falls on Friday & Saturday July 27 & 28 for Christmas in July specials and savings! -Visit Hutch & Home for AMAZING savings. Save 75% off last year’s Christmas items! There will also be savings storewide as well. -Celebrate Tami’s Birthday on July 27th and save 27% off STOREWIDE at This & That Downtown! -Don’t miss out…

July 24, 2018

What’s Going On In Ellwood? Ellwood City Activities for July 24 to July 28

Tuesday, July 24th: A Night of HOPE on Lawrence Ave.: Come join the Club Hope Foundation on the 500 Block of Lawrence Ave for a night of fun from 6-8pm. Festivities include games, face painting, cupcake creation station, Hair for Hope Cut-A-Thon, music and more! Wednesday, July 25th: Movie Night for Adults: The Ellwood City Library is hosting an adult movie night beginning at 6pm. The movie is “Milton’s Secret.” LIVE MUSIC @ Sweet Caroline’s: Plan to stop by for a scoop of ice cream & some great jams by Nick Stelter of The Lancaster Boys from 7-9pm! Limited seating…

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 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…

June 22, 2018

What’s Going On In Ellwood? Ellwood City Activities for June 22 to June 29

Saturday, June 23rd: 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! The Penn State Co-Op Extension will present on the importance of composting from 8-9am. “Summer of Art”: The Ellwood City Art Club is offering Saturday art classes lead by art club members. These classes are open to everyone and held at the Ellwood Area Family Center from 10am-12pm. Reservations are due 2 weeks prior to the class. Today’s drawing class “Principal of Design” – 7…

January 2, 2018

“Second Saturday” – Soup Supper

The Wuretemburg United Methodist Church will be hosting their “Second Saturday” Soup Supper this month on January 13th,  4 – 6:30pm, the details are below: Wurtemburg United Methodist Church 1244 Portersville Road  (Rt 488 by 3rd bridge) Ellwood City, PA  16117 Soups:  Wedding Soup and Beef Veggie Soup Includes:  Italian Bread, Homemade Rolls, Dessert, Beverages & Refills Eat-in and Take-out are both $6; under age 5 Free. Grilled Cheese Sandwiches are just $1.00 Quarts of Soup are $6.00 Come, relax and enjoy fresh homemade soups and desserts. This is the first soup supper for the season. We will look forward…

November 8, 2017

Meet the Cast Part 2: Little Woman

This is the second and final part to Lincoln High’s Meet the Cast of Little Woman. View the first one here. The musical will be premiering this Friday at 7p.m. at Lincoln High School.   Tanner Tomak as Laurie Year: Freshman Been in musicals since: This is my 3rd year in musicals. Will you be singing: Yes. What interested you in this role: I liked that it wasn’t a major role to start off. What is unique about your costume(s): There’s a lot of sweaters! Favorite song: 5 Forever because its upbeat and happy. What have you done to prepare:…

October 30, 2017

GALLERY: Halloween Parade 2017

With lots of costumes, candy and floats, the annual Ellwood City Halloween Parade was again enjoyed by many this year. Ellwood City’s Trick or Treat is scheduled for tomorrow evening. Check out the photos of the parade below, provided by Shannon McClymonds. Update 10:25 – More photos uploaded, reader submission.