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Open Auditions:

A Little Night Music

Monday, November 12, 6-8pm

Tuesday, November 13, 6-8pm

At The Reitz Theater in DuBois

Any person, 16 years of age or older, interested in auditioning is to come prepared with a song that shows their full vocal range and be prepared to read from the script. It is recommended to be at both nights of auditions, but not required. An accompanist may be present, but in the event that one is not, be prepared to sing unaccompanied.

Willow Run is executing an upcoming demonstration called Angel's Campaign - who is the little pup that is the victim - as a direct result of a recent animal cruelty case.
Angel's Campaign demonstration will take place on Saturday, December 15, 2012 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Take part of this peaceful protest and show your support for Angel - as well as spreading the word to protect all animals from unacceptable and cruel human behaviors.  For details contact Margo Stefanic at 814 849 7466.

Willow Run Sanctuary for Animals will stage another

Angel's Campaign Demonstration

in Punxsutawney this Saturday, December 22, 2012

from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. 

We are steadily marching towards better rights for all the animals.  For details check the Willow Run Animal Sanctuary Facebook page or call 814 849 7466.

PEACE and the Clarion County League of Women Voters invite you to a public forum on March 19^th at 7:00 P.M. at the Grace Lutheran Church, 417 Madison Ave, Clarion.  Featured speakers are Ben Price and Chad Nichols, members of the Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund.  CELDF has been assisting people to secure the right to local, community self-government and the reversal of political, legal and cultural doctrines that interfere with that right.

 Under Pennsylvania's current Constitution, the structure of law systematically strips communities of the power to adopt laws to protect their own health, safety and land.  Ben and Chad will discuss ways that local communities can work to secure these rights by self rule of local government.  

Please join PEACE and the League for this important discussion about the power of local government.  Refreshments will be served.  It promises to be a lively discussion. 

There will be a benefit spaghetti dinner on October 10, 2012 at the First United Methodist Church in Brookville, PA from 8 - 4 PM sponsored by the employees of Abraxas I.  All proceeds will go to Gregory Cornman. Gregory is battling a rare autoimmune disease called P.A.N.D.A.S. Since insurance companies will not cover treatment for this disease the Cornman family has to pay for everything out of their pocket. All money will go to the family to offset these costs. Prices of the tickets will be $6.50 for Adults, kids aged 3 – 11 $ 4.50, kids 2 and under a free. Dine-in and take-out available. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance at the First United Methodist Church Office. There will also be a Chinese auction of donations from local businesses and local individuals. Please come out and support this family in trying to find a cure for their son.

Hickory Grove Elementary School Students will participate in the 2013 Elementary Songfest Festival held at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. 14 students from the 5^th and 6^th grades were selected through a series of auditions to participate.

The festival will be held on Friday February 1^st at Indiana University of Pennsylvania in Fisher Auditorium. Students from over 25 elementary schools in the county will be participating. Students will be divided into two separate choirs under the direction of Dr. Ryan Beeken and Mr. Derrick Fox. Each choir will prepare and perform up to seven pieces. The festival will end with a performance in Fisher Auditorium at 7:00 pm; tickets will be available at the door. Accompanying the students to the festival will be 5^th and 6^th grade choir directors Miss Jena Gruver and Miss Deanna Owens.

  The Mengle Memorial Library in Brockway will be holding a training on early learning.  The training will be held on Saturday, May 18th at 10 am & Tuesday, May 28th at 6 pm.  This one hour program will illustrate to adults different activities they can do with children under the age of 5 to stimulate brain development.  The library is encouraging anyone who has or works with small children to come to the training. 

This project has been partially funded with federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, administered by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries.

CELEBRATING 136 SUMMERS OF FRESH AIR FUN! 

The Fresh Air Fund celebrated its 136^th summer of serving New York City children! Thank you to all our dedicated host families for opening your hearts and homes to a New York City child. The Fresh Air Fund, an independent, not-for-profit agency, has provided free summer vacations to more than 1.7 million New York City children from low-income communities since 1877. Fresh Air children experience simple pleasures like running barefoot through the grass, gazing at star-filled skies and creating memories that last a lifetime. Through the eyes of Fresh Air children, families often rediscover the beauty of their own communities. For more information on how you can sign up to become a volunteer host next summer, please contact Anya Korshak at ext. 8931 or The Fresh Air Fund at 800-367-0003. Additionally, you can find more information online at www.freshair.org .

Hickory Grove Elementary School Students will participate in the 2013 Elementary Songfest Festival held at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. 14 students from the 5^th and 6^th grades were selected through a series of auditions to participate. 

The festival will be held on Friday February 1^st at Indiana University of Pennsylvania in Fisher Auditorium. Students from over 25 elementary schools in the county will be participating. Students will be divided into two separate choirs under the direction of Dr. Ryan Beeken and Mr. Derrick Fox. Each choir will prepare and perform up to seven pieces. The festival will end with a performance in Fisher Auditorium at 7:00 pm; tickets will be available at the door. Accompanying the students to the festival will be 5^th and 6^th grade choir directors Miss Jena Gruver and Miss Deanna Owens. 

Hoops for Hope Pink Night 2013, will be a fun filled night for all.  There will be raffles, auction, 50/50 and Pink Tee's for only $10.  Wear your Pink Tee proudly at the Girls JV/Varsity Basketball Game at the Brookville High School at 6:00 on January 29, 2013.  A portion of all tickets sales will be donated to Relay for Life, so please come out and show your support.

ANNUAL SNEAKER DRIVE

NEW OR USED--ANY SIZE

TO BENEFIT THOSE ACROSS THE U.S. AFFECTED BY NATURAL DISASTERS.

DROP OFF DONATIONS TO:

SHILOH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

217 WASHINGTON STREET

ST MARYS

CALL 834-3300 FOR DETAILS

ENDS SEPT 30TH

  Grover Slater will be teaching a 6 session “Intro to Watercolor” class on January 15^th, 17^th, 22^nd, 24^th, 29^th, and 31^st. It will take place at the Community Education Council in Saint Marys from 7pm to 9pm. Learn about washes, warm and cool colors, and how to paint textures. The subject matter is left to the student’s imagination and interest.  This class is successive and students must plan on attending all 6 sessions.  Ages 18 to Adult are invited to sign up. 

Please call ECCOTA at 772-7051 for more information or to sign up for these classes. Information is also available at www.eccota.com. Elk County Council on the Arts is located at 237 Main Street in Ridgway, PA.

FIND A BLOOD DRIVE NEAR YOU HERE

Event Title:            THE SILVER RING THING

Date:                     Saturday, March 16^th, 2013

Time:                      Registration – 6:15 PM, Main Event – 7 to 9 PM, Parent Session – 7 PM

Location:              Punxsutawney High School, 500 North Findley Street, Punxsy

Event Details:

·         THE NATIONAL EVENT THAT DEFIES THE NORMS OF CULTURE & SPEAKS HONESTLY TO TEENS ABOUT SEX

Is a powerful youth event that incorporates high energy music, special effects, fast-paced video, personal testimonies, and comedy in a concert-style approach. An evangelistic message focused on forgiveness and second chances with a challenge to start over from past mistakes is also given.

·         This event is designed for teenagers but is also relevant to college and young adult ages.

·         A parent's session is also held at each event to educate parents about what is happening in today's youth culture and how they can encourage and support their child's commitment to wait. 

Information:  www.silverringthing.com

Tickets:                 $5.00/Online tickets or $8.00/Door, $4.00/Online Groups of 25+

YMCA Back to School Dance Sep 29 grades 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th from 7 to 9 pm $5.00 Admission.  Middle school dance is OCT 6 for grades 6th, 7th and 8th from 7-9pm.

NIGHT TRAX will be there playing all of thoes tunes you love

Monroe Chapel United Methodist Church on Rt. 68 , Across from Over's Farm and the "Big Cow" ,Sligo, Pa will be holding a Braised Steak Dinner on March 16th, 2013 at the church from 4-6pm. Dinners are $8.00 adult, $4 ages 5-11 and under 5 is free. Takeouts are available at no extra cost. Dinner served Family style, all you can eat and includes Braised Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Green Beans, Cole Slaw, Applesauce, Pies, Homemade Bread and a beverage. Call 814-745-2260 the day of the dinner for more information.

In celebration of “Read Across America” Week, students at Northside and Pinecreek Elementary Schools are getting ready for Bedtime Story Night to be held on Wednesday, March 6^th, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm.  Sponsored by the Brookville Area Education Association (BAEA), a teacher organization, the evening will promote the importance of reading.  The theme for the evening is Dr. Seuss and The Cat in the Hat.

Children will wear their pajamas and slippers, and bring their favorite stuffed animals.  Wonderful stories will be read by parents, guest readers, board members, and administrators.  To top off the evening, students will receive snacks and free books to take home.

 Donations from BAEA, PATHS (Parents and Teachers Helping Students), the school district, and Turner’s  have contributed to making Bedtime Story Night a success for over 20 years.

Linda Coulson, a kindergarten grade teacher and chairperson for the event, attributes the success of the program to the teachers and staff at Pinecreek and Northside as well as the community volunteers.  “The teachers and support staff volunteer many after school hours planning and organizing Bedtime Story Night.  Providing a fun educational experience for our students is our top priority. We look forward to this event every year because our students love it.  Both the teachers and students are looking forward to wearing their PJ’s and slippers to school for Bedtime Story Night. We would also like to thank all of the community volunteers who read to the students. We have had over 40 volunteers to read during the past few years, which is wonderful. Thank you in advance to everyone who makes this event possible!”

RIDGWAY YMCA TURKEY TROT RACE

SUNDAY NOV 4TH

BEGINNING AT RAILS TO TRAILS PAVILLION

Marathon starts at 8:00 AM

Half Marathon Starts at 8:30 AM

5K Run/Walk starts at 2:00 PM

Prizes will be awarded! 

For more info and race application go to:

www.ymcaridgway.com

Treasure Lake Church is holding their FREE Annual Fall Festival on Sunday, September 30 beginning at 4pm with lots of great food, hayrides, pony rides, hay maze for the little ones, Bon Fire and wonderful country gospel music featuring John Topper, An Event for the entire family and it’s all FREE – Please join us for a GREAT TIME – rain date will be October 7

 Run, Walk, Roll, Against Bullying Oct 6th
Punxsutawney, PA: Every day, more than 160,000 children nationwide stay home from school to
avoid being bullied. Not only are the effects of bullying on a child felt immediately, but they
can also be lifelong – or even tragic. That’s why The Mentor Parent Program is inviting
communities to support this cause at its first‐ever Run, Walk, Roll Against Bullying on Saturday,
Oct. 6, as part of National Bullying Prevention Month.

Registration begins at 10am at Barcley Square in Punxsutawney. The event will be a 5k run or a 1 mile fun walk/roll which begins at 11:30. Participants bringing in $20 or more in donations will receive a t-shirt. There will be vendors there supporting our anti-bullying efforts, as well as, fun, food and a bake sale. Registration packets will be available at various business locations, or by calling 1-888-447-1431.

Bullying can lead to painful results not only for the youth who are bullied, but for the
students who engage in it, the school, and the whole community, said Kim Rhodes, Executive Director of The Mentor Parent Program. This is a very real and painful issue that kids are facing, but they don’t have to face it alone, and bullying can be prevented if we all work together.

All proceeds from the Run, Walk, Roll Against Bullying will benefit The Mentor Parent Progra

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The Mentor Parent Program exists to provide support and services to parents of children with disabilities through a coalition of united efforts of parent, educators, service providers, and professionals, to effectively meet the needs of children with disabilities in the rural Appalachian region of Pennsylvania.

The money that is raised will help support The Mentor Parent Program to continue to bring awareness to schools and communities by offering trainings, workshops, support groups, and education in 13 counties and 17 school districts. The Mentor Parent Program utilizes its many resources & training opportunities to help families and communities better serve their needs in the educational system. The Mentor Parent Program also helps families with resources that involve any child from birth to 26, & we have multiple resources available. For more information, feel free to call 1-888-447-1431.

Click here to print out a registration form to bring with you!
Click here for a Vendor Form!

DAHS students: GET READY! Invisible Children will be coming to give another amazing presentation with a new film and a new guest speaker.
Be in the auditorium on September 28th during Tutoring! :) watch for sign ups prior to the event ! YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS IT. Like them on Facebook at:

https://www.facebook.com/DAHS.IC

*HIGHLAND RECREATIONAL* CAR & MOTORCYCLE SHOW

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 22, 2012

FROM 12:00 TO 3:00

IN JAMES CITY, PA (3 miles south of Kane on Rt. 66)

REGISTRATION STARTS AT 10 AM.

$10.00 AT THE GATE, $8.00 FOR PRE-REG.

TROPHIES AWARDED AT 3:00PM

For more information contact:

CALL

MARSHA: 837-4339

OR E-MAIL

devinambersky3@yahoo.com

COME JOIN US FOR AN OLD FASHION FUN DAY!

FOOD, VENDORS, OLD FASHION GAMES for ADULTS/CHILDREN, CA$H PRIZE!!!

LIVE MUSIC BY

 THE BOB HEARTLE BAND 12:00pm-3:00pm

 DEMISE AWAITS 9:00pm-1:00am