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February 25, 2025

“Hope for the Best, & Plan for the Rest” Workshop Planned On Saturday

On Saturday, March 1st the North Sewickley Presbyterian Church is hosting a FREE community event. Join the church when it will be hosting workshops on different topics so that we can learn how to be prepared for different areas of life which tend to occur when we least expect it. From financial planning, to physical therapy, to planning for end-of-life and many other areas in between, join us for this wonderful time of learning together. Some of our speakers for the day and some of the topics that will be covered are: Samantha Baillie , PhD, MA, LPC from the…

October 9, 2024

Composting & Rain Barrel Workshop Planned

The Lawrence County Conservation District and the Lawrence-Mercer Recycling/Solid Waste Department are partnering on a workshop about about rain barrels, stormwater management, backyard composting, rain gardens and more! Not only will you learn how to collect and use these resources, but you’ll also learn about their importance to you, your community, your climate and your environment. The class is set for Tuesday evening, October 22, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. It will be held at the Lawrence County Community Action Partnership (LCCAP), 1745 Frew Mill Road, New Castle, PA – Building #7. Drive through the main gates and…

May 2, 2022

Backyard Composting & Rain Barrel Workshop Planned

The Lawrence County Conservation District and the Lawrence-Mercer Recycling/Solid Waste Department are partnering to offer another one of their popular workshops about backyard composting and stormwater management. “Our last compost/rain barrel workshop was huge success with almost 40 registrants,” says Director Jerry P. Zona. “Due to the demand and feedback we received, we decided to offer it again.” The workshop is scheduled for the evening of May 19, 2022, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. It will be held at the Lower East Side Community Garden in New Castle. The address is 202 North Walnut Street, New Castle, PA. Participants…

November 13, 2021

Backyard Composting & Rain Barrel Workshop Planned

The Lawrence County Conservation District and the Lawrence-Mercer Recycling/Solid Waste Department are partnering on a workshop about backyard composting and stormwater management. The class is set for Tuesday evening, November 16, 2021 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. It will be held at the Albert P. Gettings Annex (the former church) across the street from the Lawrence County Courthouse. Attendees can enter through the doors facing the courthouse on Milton Street. The cost to attend is $10 per person, payable at the door, and each attendee will receive a compost bin. The program is open to everyone regardless of county….