Events

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.

Cluricaun will perform Celtic music from 6-8 p.m. at The Commons at Franklin, 1340 Liberty Street. www.thecommonsatfranklin.com

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.

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.

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.

Not afraid to ask tough questions that uncover the laughs underneath, Suzanne Westenhoefer made a career out of telling the truth. Suzanne's ground breaking career as the first openly gay comedian to appear on television includes appearances on Letterman, HBO, Bravo, LOGO and GSN. She will be performing at Clarion University-Venango Campus at 7 p.m. Friday, March 23, at the Robert W. Rhoades Center Gymnasium. Tickets for non-students $10 at the door.

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.

Join Dennis Farms and other regional maple syrup producers from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 24 & 25 for tours and samples during the 9th Annual Maple Syrup Weekend. Tour booklets are available in the Chamber office.

“A Quilting Tea” is set for Saturday, March 24, 2012, presented by Oil Valley Quilters Guild. This is a wonderful opportunity to introduce a young person in your life to the art of quilting. Adults $5.00, youth, ages 7-17 may attend free with paying adult ( Adults may also attend without a youth). There will be displays, demonstrations, door prizes, luncheon and a “Make and Take” project, valued at $12.00. Doors open at 11:30. The event will be held upstairs in Trinity Hall at Trinity United Methodist Church in Oil City.

Restoration Herbs will present Coloring Easter Eggs with herbal dyes: a hands-on workshop for all ages from 1-3 p.m. Call (814)374-4119 for reservations.

A Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser will be held for HOLeY Jeans youth vocal ensemble from 4-7 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene in Oil City. Adults, $7; Seniors & Children, $5; Children 5 and under, free. Meal includes spaghetti, meatballs, salad, roll, dessert & drink.

United Way of Venango County will present their 5th annual Casino Night at Rocky Grove Fire Hall. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets - $20 in advance or $25 at the door - include refreshments, food and $50,000 in play money. Eight major prizes will be awarded. Tickets are available by calling (814)676-6545 or at the Chamber office.

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.

Join Dennis Farms and other regional maple syrup producers from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 24 & 25 for tours and samples during the 9th Annual Maple Syrup Weekend. Tour booklets are available in the Chamber office.

Clarion Holiday Inn will host a Bridal Show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 25. The event will feature banquet and catering facilities, salons, tuxedo rentals, photographers, florists, cake vendors and DJ services. Door prizes from all vendors totaling over $1,500! Fashion show starts at 2 p.m. with door prizes awarded directly after. Brides are free, guests $3. For more information, call (814)226-8850.

Restoration Herbs will present Fishes Galore! A fish-filled dining experience at Perk Place Cafe in Titusville from 5-8 p.m. Reservations are required by March 20, (814)374-4119 or (814)827-8008.

Let's Talk Herbs with Leslier (of Restoration Herbs) and Deb (of the Franklin Public Library), an informal chat will be held at the library from noon to 1 p.m. Free and open to all.

Victorian City Art & Frame will host a Business After Hour mixer from 5-7 p.m. Call (814)432-5823 to RSVP.

The Commons at Franklin is hosting breakfast or lunch with the Easter Bunny on March 31. Breakfast will be served at 8:30, Lunch at 11:30. Kids can enjoy games, face painting, gifts and music. Call (814)437-7771 for reservations.

The City of Franklin will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt for children ages 8 and under at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 31, in Fountain Park (rain date April 7).

Watch for the Retail Roaming Rabbit who will be walking through downtown handing out gifts for parents from the Franklin Retail Association.

The Arts Co Op will hold "Painting the Town" painting class on Saturday, March 31 at noon and again at 7 p.m. Join the class to learn painting techniques and create your own work of art. A full startup kit including paints, brushes and a easel is $70, or take your own supplies to class and pay only $25. Contact (814)671-9072 or email theartscoopfranklin@gmail.com for more information. Registration must be made by March 12, if you are interested in the full kit.

Peter Cottontail Express will depart from Perry Station at 1 p.m. for a three hour springtime ride on a vintage train. Photo opportunities and a jelly bean contest for kids up to age 12. Food service available at the station and on board the train. For more information, call the railroad at (814)676-1733.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Venango, Forest & Clarion Counties will present the annual Bowl for Kids' Sake at Seneca Lanes. Teams and sponsors are needed: Call (814)676-9940 ext. 28 for more information.

Clarion Holiday Inn will host North of Mason Dixon - NOMAD, a hard rockin' country band, at their indoor courtyard on March 31, from 9 p.m. to midnight. $10 per person, must be over 21 to attend. Overnight packages are available with rooms overlooking the performance. Call (814)226-8850 for reservations and details.