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Ellwood City Wolves Club

January 13, 2023

Ellwood City Wolves Club Hosts First Meeting Of New Year

The Ellwood City Wolves Club Den 11 met on Wednesday at the Connequenessing Country Club. The Club finalized their plans for their next fundraiser: The Golf Bash on Sunday, February 19, 2023. This annual event is held at the Ellwood City Sons of Italy Hall on Lawrence Ave. The event runs from 1:00 -5:00 PM with volunteers needed to help on the floor and in the kitchen. The event raises funds for the Wolves Club Scholarship Fund as well as the Divine Grace Christian Mothers. Tickets for the event are going fast and the cost is $30.00. Tickets are available…

November 11, 2022

Wolves Club Honors The Carpenters Project

The Ellwood City Wolves Club Den 11 met on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at the Connequenessing Country Club and honored The Carpenter’s Project with their Pro Bono Publico Award. “Pro Bono Publico” is the Wolves Club motto which means for the Good of The Public. The Carpenters Project has been doing projects (painting, repairs, brush cleaning, power washing and installing handicap ramps) for area citizens since 2001. The projects are completed by volunteers from area churches and school students during one week in the summer, usually in July. Steve Miller, the director the past 11 years, reports that their 150 volunteers…

October 27, 2022

Ellwood City Wolves Club October Meeting Recap

The Ellwood City Wolves Club Den II met on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at the Connequenessing Country Club. The Wolves Club, in conjunction with the Ellwood City Lions and the Rotary Clubs, host the Annual Oktoberfest which was held on Saturday, October 1, 2022. The Oktoberfest raised funds for all three organizations. These funds help with providing scholarships and support to local community projects. This month the Wolves donated $1,500.00 to the Ellwood City Meals on Wheels Program. Also discussed at the meeting were upcoming events: the Annual Golf Bash on February 19, 2023, the Ash Wednesday Fish Fry on…

October 3, 2022

Dancing In The Rain: 2022 Ellwood City Oktoberfest Held Amid Rain Skies

Rain and torrential downpours on Saturday afternoon did not damper the mood in Ewing Park as nearly 700 people braved the elements to enjoy the Ellwood City Oktoberfest. The 12th annual event squeaked out a few reasonably accommodating hours between the waves of rain that entered the Saturday afternoon forecast. The event helps raise funds for scholarships and community improvements and is hosted by the Ellwood City Lions Club, Ellwood City Rotary Club and the Ellwood City Wolves Club Den II. Those attending could sample home made beer and over 100 style craft beers. Snacks included Pepperoni puffs, Pulled Pork,…

August 12, 2022

Ellwood City Wolves Recognizes Area Student Athletes

The Ellwood City Wolves Club Den II met on Wednesday August 10, 2022, and recognized student athletes from Lincoln and Riverside Schools for their accomplishments these past school years. The Club recognizes local citizens who excel in their school or perform volunteer work in the community, epitomizing the Clubs moto: “Pro Bono Publico”-For the Good of the Public. This month’s recognition certificates went to members of the 2021 Lincoln Volleyball Team who won their first ever Section Title in 2021. The volleyball team was also recognized for their volunteering at the Wolves Club Food Booth during the Ellwood City Arts…

June 15, 2022

Wolves Club Presents Recognition Award To Rotary Club In Honor of 100th Anniversary

Ellwood City Wolves Club Den ll presents the Pro Bono Publico Recognition Award to the Rotary Club in honor of the Rotary Club’s 100th Anniversary this year. The highlight of the Wolves Club June 8th meeting, held at the Wolves Club shelter in Ewing Park, Ellwood City, PA, was the presentation of the Wolves Club ‘Pro Bono Publico (‘For the Good of the Public’) Recognition Award. The recipient was Doug Slade, Ellwood City Rotary Club’s president. He accepted the award on behalf of the Rotary Club’s 100th Anniversary. Also, Giant Eagle owner Gina Morini Felovzis presented Mr. Slade a Giant…

June 6, 2022

EC Wolves Club Awards $15,935 In Scholarships To Lincoln and Riverside Seniors, CCBC & BC3 Students

On May 25, 2022 the Wolves Club held their annual scholarship dinner at the Connequennessing Country Club. Wolves Club Den II members, gathered to celebrate the awarding of $15,935 in scholarships to a total of 6 Lincoln and Riverside high school seniors and 2 current college students to help fund their higher education. Wolves Club president, Mike DeOtto commented; “Higher education puts students on the path to many different careers. That commitment to higher learning will make them more competitive in the job market. We are honored to aid them so they can follow their dreams to achieve a successful…

May 17, 2022

Ellwood City Wolves Club Recognizes Boys Basketball Team

The Ellwood City Wolves Club 11 recognized the Ellwood City Wolverines Boys Basketball Team at their meeting on Wednesday May 11th. The team received recognition for being the first team in the history of the school for being the 2020-2021 WPIAL Champions and the 2021-2022 Section 3A Champions. The team also had two players scoring over 1,000 points in their high school careers. Receiving the certificate for the team was Coach Steve Antuono Sr. Steve Antuono Jr. is second on the Times all time scoring leaders list with 1,297 points and Alexander Roth is sixth on the Times all time…

February 25, 2022

Meals On Wheels Receives Donation From Ellwood City Wolves Club

On Wednesday, February 23, the Ellwood City Wolves Club presented a donation to the Ellwood City Meals on Wheels Program Director Terri Crespo. Terri presented the history of the program which started in at the Calvin United Presbyterian Church. It moved to the Ellwood City Hospital. When the Ellwood City Hospital closed the Calvin United Presbyterian Church again agreed to host the program. The program serves 80 people in the greater Ellwood City area. The clients receive a cold meal and a hot meal each weekday. This delivery also allows the delivery driver to check on the client to ensure…

February 7, 2022

Ellwood City Wolves Club To Give “The Pro Bono Publico” Community Service Award

Mike DeOtto, President of the Ellwood City Wolves Club Den 2, announced this week that the Club will be giving an outstanding community service award to a local individual, student, or group who resides in the Ellwood City Area School District or the Riverside Beaver County School District. The award is called “The Pro Bono Publico Award” which means for the good of the public. The Wolves Club has appreciated the support that both communities have given in their various fundraising projects throughout the year, such as; the food booth at the Fourth of July Festival, the Fall Festival and…