Events
The Venango County Historical Society is offering a six-week cane seat repair class beginning February 21 at the society house. There will be instruction for chairs, stools and furniture that has holes for caning, a groove for pressed cane or rungs for weaving with cane. Participants will need to bring a piece of furniture to be caned, hammer, screwdriver, shears, plastic bag for trash and an old sheet or plastic drop cloth. Classes will be held on Tuesdays from 9 to 11:30 a.m. beginning February 21. Preregistration is required and does not include materials.
Join us for great food specials on Fat Tuesday! Fat Tuesday is the age old practice of the last night of eating tons of delicious foods before the ritual fasting of the Lenten season, which begins on Ash Wednesday. Plus, it's just a great excuse to eat until your pants don't fit and goes along perfectly with our motto - Eat, Drink, Be Fat & Happy!
Franklin Insurance Agency, Inc. and Notary will host a Business After Hour Mixer from 5-7 p.m. Call (814)432-5823 to RSVP.
Learn how to get the best results from any size plot of land when you grow your own vegetables. Restoration Herbs will host a series of interactive workshops to emphasize the delights of growing your own food. Classes will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays February 7, 9, 21 and 23 at the Franklin Public Library. $7 per session or $25 for all four. To register, call (814)374-4119 or email basil@restorationherbs.com.
UPMC Northwest will host heart health lecture series for four consecutive Wednesdays in February in honor of American Heart Month. Lectures will be held at 7p.m. in the Courtyard Conference Room at the hospital. Light refreshments will be available. Registration is required. Register by calling the Community Relations Department at 814-677-1463 or 1-800-422-8888.
Learn how to get the best results from any size plot of land when you grow your own vegetables. Restoration Herbs will host a series of interactive workshops to emphasize the delights of growing your own food. Classes will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays February 7, 9, 21 and 23 at the Franklin Public Library. $7 per session or $25 for all four. To register, call (814)374-4119 or email basil@restorationherbs.com.
The Franklin Area Chamber will host a program on the impact of shale drilling on service industries and central business districts. The program will be presented by Joy M. Ruff, AICP, Community Outreach Manager for the Marcellus Shale Coalition. Friday, February 24, from 7:30 to 10 a.m. at The Commons at Franklin. $10 registration, includes breakfast. Call the Chamber at (814)432-5823 ro register.
Venango Catholic High School will host Fish Frys every Friday during Lent from 5 to 6:45 p.m. Includes all you can eat baked and fried fish, baked potatoes, french fries, Polly's world-famous coleslaw, rolls, dessert and beverage, $8.50 for adults, $8 for seniors, $6 for students 12 and under, $3.50 for preschoolers. Pizza will also be available for $2 per slice.
Cluricaun will perform Celtic music from 6-8 p.m. at The Commons at Franklin, 1340 Liberty Street. www.thecommonsatfranklin.com
Barrow-Civic Theatre will present a The Three Stooges marathon on the big screen beginning at 2 p.m. including 5 hilarious episodes. Tickets, $5. www.barrowtheatre.com
The Allegheny Valley Trails Association's Fourth Annual Fundraiser will be held Saturday, February 25 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Franklin. The event will begin at 6 p.m. with a silent auction, raffles, door prizes and a brief overview of the AVTA's progress over the past year. Some prizes include a kayak, Penguins hockey tickets, Pirates baseball tickets, a Lucky Hills golf membership, artwork and gift certificates. Tickets are $15 per person, $25 per couple and include admission and food. A cash bar will be available.
Live entertainment begins every Saturday at 9 p.m. at Foxtales Pub:
February 25 - Mike Lendyak
In honor of Dr. Seuss Day, the Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce and the Franklin Public Library will be hosting a sleepover at the library for children ages 4 to 12. Children are invited to spend the night at the library and enjoy stories, crafts, games and green eggs and ham for breakfast. Children must bring sleeping bags and other overnight necessities. Ages 4 to 8 must be accompanied by a parent for the duration of the event. There is a $5 charge per child. Space is limited to 15 children, call (814)432-5062.
The Oil Region Ballet Co. will perform Cinderella at the Barrow-Civic Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Friday March 2 and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 3.
In honor of Dr. Seuss Day, the Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce and the Franklin Public Library will be hosting a sleepover at the library for children ages 4 to 12. Children are invited to spend the night at the library and enjoy stories, crafts, games and green eggs and ham for breakfast. Children must bring sleeping bags and other overnight necessities. Ages 4 to 8 must be accompanied by a parent for the duration of the event. There is a $5 charge per child. Space is limited to 15 children, call (814)432-5062.
The Oil Region Ballet Co. will perform Cinderella at the Barrow-Civic Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Friday March 2 and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 3.
The YWCA of Oil City will host its 36th Annual Antiques Sale & Show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 3. Tickets are $2 in advance or $3 at the door.
The Chamber is co-sponsoring a breakfast with the Oil Region Alliance at 8 a.m. on March 8, at the Quality Inn & Conference Center. The Honorable C. Alan Walker, Secretary of the PA Department of Community & Economic Development, will present a “State of the Commonwealth - Building for the Future.” Complimentary breakfast will be served. Reservations required by contacting the Chamber, (814)432-5823 or the Alliance.
Join us as we celebrate 99 years of serving the Venango County Business Community. The evening will include: Social Hour, Dinner, Chamber Year in Review, Forecast for 2012, Gold Shovel Awards, Silent Auction, Man and Woman of the Year. Make your reservations by contacting our office at (814)432-5823.
There will be an informational meeting for the Spring session of Small Business Jump Start from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, March 8, at Northwest Savings Bank. The spring session will run from 6-9 on Thursdays from March 15 through May 10. For more information or to register, call (814)437-7607.
Barrow-Civic Theatre will present Cooking With the Calamari Sisters Mangia Italiano! March 8, 9 & 10. Evening shows at 7:30 p.m. each day and a matinee show Saturday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 and are available at www.barrowtheatre.com or at the box office, (814)437-3440.
Barrow-Civic Theatre will present Cooking With the Calamari Sisters Mangia Italiano! March 8, 9 & 10. Evening shows at 7:30 p.m. each day and a matinee show Saturday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 and are available at www.barrowtheatre.com or at the box office, (814)437-3440.
Barrow-Civic Theatre will present Cooking With the Calamari Sisters Mangia Italiano! March 8, 9 & 10. Evening shows at 7:30 p.m. each day and a matinee show Saturday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 and are available at www.barrowtheatre.com or at the box office, (814)437-3440.
The Franklin Gardeners Association is working with the garden clubs in Oil City and Titusville and the Master Gardeners to present the Gardening 2012 to be held at the Venango County Fairgrounds on Saturday, March 10.
Doug Oster, the gardening editor for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, will be among the featured regularly on radio and television programs. He is particularly well-known for his program on public gardens in Pennsylvania, produced for WQED-TV.
Community Services of Venango County will host an Empty Bowls event from 5-8 p.m. on March 15, at Wanango Golf Club. Local chefs will make and donate a meal of soup and bread and local students will create bowl souvenirs for attendees. There will be a silent auction of bowl-themed artwork donated by local artists, and a basket raffle. Help fight hunger in our local community at the area's first Empty Bowls event!
The Spring Small Business Jump Start class runs From Thursday, March 15 through Thursday, May 10. If you own or are thinking of starting a small business, this class will help you get the basics of record-keeping, setting goals, financial statements, bookkeeping, marketing and more. $75 registration. Call Dan Brockett at 437-7607 or 758-4090 for more information or to register.
The Historic Franklin Preservation Association will present Nancy Newberry, who will discuss the restoration of the Emlenton Mill, at the Franklin Public Library, second floor, 7 p.m. Free and open to the public.
See John Wayne on the big screen in "The Quiet Man" at Barrow-Civic Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Tickets, $5. (814)437-3440.
CS Technologies Plus will be holding a “Senior Savvy” Computer Class which is geared to new or inexperienced users of computers. Even though it is called “Senior Savvy”, any age student can attend. Classes are held in their training facility at 2803 State Route 257 in Seneca. The class is 9 hours in length, costs $115.00 and covers computer terminology and basic usage including email, surfing the internet, formatting a letter & uploading photos. The class dates and times are March 16, 23 & 30 (Fridays) from 9am-12 noon OR June 15, 22 & 29th (Fridays) from 9am-12 noon.
Clarion Holiday Inn will host a Bluegrass Festival March 16 & 17. Admission is free. Celebrate the luck of the Irish and put a little jig into your St. Patrick's Day celebration.
Gateway Lodge will present a Retreat to Wellness Weekend March 16-18. The weekend will include healing, restoration and laughter for a couple or a couple of friends. The weekend begins with a wine reception and continues with yoga, pilates or a nature walk through Cook Forest in the morning, then Saturday will bring wellness workshops throughout the day and spa service from The Woods Spa. Call (814)744-8017 or visit www.gatewaylodge.com for reservations and details.
Start your stay with snacks and Guinness at check-in, then enjoy some free entertainment. Friday March 16, at Lincoln Hall, you will be treated to the Irish musical group, Clurican. The concert starts at 7 pm. After the concert, the band will be jamming at the Allegheny Grille.
If checking-in on Saturday, we will also have Guinness and snacks, and Foxburg Pizza will offer 10% off a food and drink item. The local group Just The Two Of Us, will be providing entertainment and an open mic night on Saturday 17th, at the Allegheny Grille.
Clarion Holiday Inn will host a Bluegrass Festival March 16 & 17. Admission is free. Celebrate the luck of the Irish and put a little jig into your St. Patrick's Day celebration.
Gateway Lodge will present a Retreat to Wellness Weekend March 16-18. The weekend will include healing, restoration and laughter for a couple or a couple of friends. The weekend begins with a wine reception and continues with yoga, pilates or a nature walk through Cook Forest in the morning, then Saturday will bring wellness workshops throughout the day and spa service from The Woods Spa. Call (814)744-8017 or visit www.gatewaylodge.com for reservations and details.
Start your stay with snacks and Guinness at check-in, then enjoy some free entertainment. Friday March 16, at Lincoln Hall, you will be treated to the Irish musical group, Clurican. The concert starts at 7 pm. After the concert, the band will be jamming at the Allegheny Grille.
If checking-in on Saturday, we will also have Guinness and snacks, and Foxburg Pizza will offer 10% off a food and drink item. The local group Just The Two Of Us, will be providing entertainment and an open mic night on Saturday 17th, at the Allegheny Grille.
St. Patty's Day Bash!
18 hours to party in Irish Style!
We begin with Green Eggs & Kegs at 8AM - also serving up favorites like Lucky Charms, Irish Car Bombs, and green beer on tap!
Irish Food & Drink Specials all day and night!
"Mandolin Whiskey" takes the stage at 9:30PM for a live performance.
Charge your liver, wear your green, and get ready to dance a jig! No cover charge, 21+ after 10PM.
The Commons at Franklin will host its annual St. Patrick's Day Buffet on Saturday, March 17, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. featuring an authentic Irish buffet. Dining will be accompanied by Cluricaun Irish folk band. $14.99 per person, reservations only: (814)437-7771.
Come celebrate with us at "O'Bella's". Everyone is Irish on St. Paddy's Day!!! Enjoy great food, music and song. Dr McLaughlin and Dr. McCandless will perform for us starting at 6 p.m.
Cluricaun will perform Celtic music from 6-8 p.m. at The Commons at Franklin, 1340 Liberty Street. www.thecommonsatfranklin.com
Gateway Lodge will present a Retreat to Wellness Weekend March 16-18. The weekend will include healing, restoration and laughter for a couple or a couple of friends. The weekend begins with a wine reception and continues with yoga, pilates or a nature walk through Cook Forest in the morning, then Saturday will bring wellness workshops throughout the day and spa service from The Woods Spa. Call (814)744-8017 or visit www.gatewaylodge.com for reservations and details.
Start your stay with snacks and Guinness at check-in, then enjoy some free entertainment. Friday March 16, at Lincoln Hall, you will be treated to the Irish musical group, Clurican. The concert starts at 7 pm. After the concert, the band will be jamming at the Allegheny Grille.
If checking-in on Saturday, we will also have Guinness and snacks, and Foxburg Pizza will offer 10% off a food and drink item. The local group Just The Two Of Us, will be providing entertainment and an open mic night on Saturday 17th, at the Allegheny Grille.
The Greenville High School Steel Drum Band will perform at DeBence Antique Music World, 1:30 p.m. There is no charge to attend DeBence mini events. The series is made possible by a grant from the Reed Foundation.
The American Cancer Society's Daffodil Days begin March 19, featuring mini potted daffodils, bear & bunch, vase of hope, bunches, half boxes and full boxes of daffodils delivered to your door or to a loved one. Call (814)677-6076 to order or for more information.
The American Cancer Society's Daffodil Days begin March 19, featuring mini potted daffodils, bear & bunch, vase of hope, bunches, half boxes and full boxes of daffodils delivered to your door or to a loved one. Call (814)677-6076 to order or for more information.
The American Cancer Society's Daffodil Days begin March 19, featuring mini potted daffodils, bear & bunch, vase of hope, bunches, half boxes and full boxes of daffodils delivered to your door or to a loved one. Call (814)677-6076 to order or for more information.
The American Cancer Society's Daffodil Days begin March 19, featuring mini potted daffodils, bear & bunch, vase of hope, bunches, half boxes and full boxes of daffodils delivered to your door or to a loved one. Call (814)677-6076 to order or for more information.
Clarion University SBDC will present A Common Sense Approach to Business Success from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 22. in Kittaning. Learn: Smart Marketing to get the most for your marketing dollar; learn to develop a positive attitude for success; put your best foot forward to project a professional image; and build a trustworthy reputation. Call (814)393-2060 to register or email sbdc@clarion.edu. Another session is scheduled for April 24 in Ridgway.
Restoration Herbs will present Toning and Spring Tonic Herbs from 6-8 p.m. Call (814)374-4119 for details.
Dale Carnegie Systems will present Skills for Success, an eight week training course, beginning Thursday, March 29 at the Quality Inn & Conference Center. There will be a free orientation session on March 22 for those interested in learning more about the course. For more information, visit www.dalecarnegiesystems.com or contact Curt Frigon at (412)266-6633, curt.frigon@dalecarnegie.com.
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