Events

Franklin Civic Operetta Association will present The Graduate at Barrow-Civic Theatre May 11, 12, 18, 19, 20. www.barrowtheatre.com

The Historic Franklin Preservation Association will present its annual preservation luncheon and awards ceremony on May 12, location to be announced.

First Baptist Church, 1041 Liberty Street, Franklin, will host a musical event featuring classical, love songs, and sacred music at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 12. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., program begins at 6:30. Donations will be accepted in support of Performing Arts Ministry. Performers will include: Dennis Geib, Kevin Downey and Tammi Dahl, Nicholas Nasibyan and more.

The Bricks will be serving up specials all day!

Bring her in for a delicious breakfast – on us! Just buy one breakfast at regular price and get Mom’s free!

Or bring her in for dinner - we’ll be serving up Tender Pot Roast Sandwiches – juicy, fall off the bone roast, served on grilled Texas Toast with mashed potatoes all smothered in gravy and served with a side salad.
Just $9.99!

Try it with a delicious Strawberry Daiquiri!

Happy Mother’s Day to all of our wonderful Moms out there!

ABC Pregnancy Center will hold a Baby Bottle Boomerang from Mothers Day thru Fathers Day (May 13th thru June 17th). Bottles will be available on or before Mothers Day, May 13th
please fill with your contributions (change, cash or checks payable to ABC Pregnancy Center) and return on Fathers Day, June 17th. Questions may be addressed to ABC at (814) 432-2229.

Responsible and Responsive Bidding Workshop at Clarion SBDC

Puzzled by government contract bidding? Participants will be supplied with many forms that make estimating and bidding easier. Workshop topics include:

Definitions of terms used in proposals and bidding
Key steps to take before you begin estimating
How to review and break down the material in a proposal
How to package a bid
Learn the secrets of the estimating trade
Tips to help you make good decisions when formulating bids

Monthly card party from noon to 3 p.m. Cost is $8 per person, including lunch. Reservations can be made for tables of four but singles are welcome and will be paired with others. There will also be a Chinese auction and 50/50.

St. John's Episcopal Church will host a Business After Hours networking event from 5-7 p.m. Call (814)432-5823 to RSVP.

The 2012 Oil Heritage Region Historic Preservation Awards will be presented at 7 p.m. at the Christ United Methodist Church in downtown Franklin. Awards are presented each year in recognition of preservation of the built environment. A program by local historian Carolee Michener, "Venango County's Involvement in the Civil War," will be presented. Free. Refreshments will be served. For more information call the Oil Region Alliance at 800-483-6264, ext. 110.

Responding to Pennsylvania Solicitations Online, SBDC workshop

Participants will be supplied with screenshots that make responding to solicitations online - easier! More and more, bidders in the marketplace are being asked to submit bids electronically. This is becoming a trend in state government as well. Through this workshop, participants will:

Understand the process of submitting an online bid to the Commonwealth of PA
Receive step-by-step instructions for submitting bids through the PA Supplier Portal

Franklin Civic Operetta Association will present The Graduate at Barrow-Civic Theatre May 11, 12, 18, 19, 20. www.barrowtheatre.com

Franklin Civic Operetta Association will present The Graduate at Barrow-Civic Theatre May 11, 12, 18, 19, 20. www.barrowtheatre.com

The Bricks is bringing live entertainment to the stage, Saturday, May 19th at 10PM. Join us to enjoy the live band InDecision - a raw,good old fashioned rock band, that thrives off the energy of their live shows and fan interaction!!

Vit DeBacco returns to the stage to close the show! No cover charge, 21+.

Franklin Civic Operetta Association will present The Graduate at Barrow-Civic Theatre May 11, 12, 18, 19, 20. www.barrowtheatre.com

"Almost LiFELIKE" a group of Franklin High School students, will perform at the DeBence Antique Music World, 1261 Liberty Street in Franklin. Free. For more information call 814-432-8350 or visit www.debencemusicworld.com.

Sunday afternoon concert with the Bill Huber Trio. Concert begins at 3 p.m. and refreshments will be served at the conclusion. Cost is $4 for museum members and $5 for non-members.

Following on the success of their previous herb-themed dinners, Leslie and Sonja of Restoration Herbs will once again be collaborating with Perk Place Café in Titusville to bring you “Food for Health”, the presentation of flavorful dishes full of nourishment and surprise. Looking after yourself never tasted so good! This not to be missed event starts at 5 p.m. Bookings need to be made by May 10th to ensure a place. Call Restoration Herbs on 814 374 4119 or Perk Place on 814 827 8008.

You've seen the whole town go up in purple this month in preparation for the big Relay for Life Fundraiser this June. Won't you help support this cause by showing you care? We've made it easy - stop by The Bricks and grab something great to eat, and we'll donate 10% to The Relay for Life. Brandy Moon will be walking for her mother who lost her battle with cancer. Let's help support the "Moon Walkers" together!

The family campground at Two Mile Run County Park will open for the season on May 25. www.twomilerun.net.

A Golf Outing to benefit Shriner's Hospital will be held on Saturday, May 26, Sleepy Hollow Golf Course. Shotgun start at 9 a.m., $60 per person, $240 per team, beverages, lunch & dinner will be provided. Call Rusty (814)432-2444, Justin (814)657-3294 or the golf course at (814)374-4111 to sign up.

Boat races at Two Mile Run County Park. For more information call (814)676-6116
www.twomilerun.net

Boat races at Two Mile Run County Park. For more information call (814)676-6116
www.twomilerun.net

The Memoral Day Parade in Downtown Franklin starts at 10 a.m. at City Hall and ends at Bandstand Park. Sponsored by the Venango County Veterans Coalition.

Bandstand Park:
7:30 PM
Silver Cornet Band

Gathering of potters from around the country who display/buy/trade/demonstrate pottery throwing. All pottery is for sale! Fountain Park.
Friday & Saturday: 8am-5pm
Sunday: 8am-3pm

VARHA will present Horse Camps for Youths from June through September. $150 - some scholarship funding may be available for income eligible youth. Call for information of available spaces and sign up your horse crazy kid! (814)346-7059 ext 100 or (814)437-7433.

"Honey, I Shrunk the Kids"

Family Movie Night
Bandstand Park: PG Movies on the Big Screen- starts at dusk.

Joe Fadden will hold “Constituent Hours” for Congressman Glenn "G.T." Thompson from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Friday, June 1, at the Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce office, 1327 Liberty Street, Franklin, PA.

Relay for Life
Oil City High School Track
June 1st and 2nd

Gathering of potters from around the country who display/buy/trade/demonstrate pottery throwing. All pottery is for sale! Fountain Park.
Friday & Saturday: 8am-5pm
Sunday: 8am-3pm

Relay for Life
Oil City High School Track
June 1st and 2nd

Two Mile Run County Park will hold a trail ride fundraiser June 2 & 3 at lockwood area. Camping all weekend available. Covered dish dinner 6:00 pm. For more information, visit www.twomilerun.net.

VARHA will present Horse Camp for Grown-ups various Saturdays and evenings throughout the Summer. Call Cindy at (814)346-7059 ext 100 or Jill at (814)437-7433 for details and to register. $45 for two hour sessions or $150 for five week sessions.

Trail Ride for Fun Fundraiser at Lockwood area. For more information call (814)676-6116
www.twomilerun.net

Barrow-Civic Theatre's biggest fundraiser of the year. Enjoy tropical themed casino, live music, food and drinks and other fun games! www.barrowtheatre.com

Gathering of potters from around the country who display/buy/trade/demonstrate pottery throwing. All pottery is for sale! Fountain Park.
Friday & Saturday: 8am-5pm
Sunday: 8am-3pm

Two Mile Run County Park will hold a trail ride fundraiser June 2 & 3 at lockwood area. Camping all weekend available. Covered dish dinner 6:00 pm. For more information, visit www.twomilerun.net.

Child Development Centers will hold its annual Ride For Our Future benefit bicycle excursion starting at 9 a.m., Saturday, June 16, at the Allegheny Trail head near Eighth Street Bridge in Franklin. A 20-mile ride to Brandon and back will begin at 9 a.m., a 10 mile ride to Belmar will begin at 10 a.m. Riders can enjoy a free breakfast before the ride. To enter, riders must obtain sponsors and turn in at least $50 on ride day...Anyone reaching the $50 minimum will receive a "Ride For Our Future" t-shirt and will be eligible to win one of several prizes.

What's in it for you? Find out at the Business2Business Forum event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, June 7, at Venango Technology Center. Registration begins at 8:30. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn about the business opportunities available due to the growth of the natural gas industry.

C&S Hilltop Hardware will host a joint Business After Hours Mixer from 5-7 p.m. June 7, at 1322 15th Street Hill in Franklin. Please call (814)432-5823 to RSVP for one of your best networking opportunities.

Bandstand Park:
7:30 PM
Pine Valley Boys

Max Schang & Friends
Blues/R&B/Easy Listening

Lona's Restaurant & Pub: On the patio 5:30-8:30 PM
1211 Liberty St. Franklin, PA
(814)432-7055 www.lonasrestaurant.com

YOUTH TEAM TOURNAMENT to be held at Clarion University – Venango Campus
Saturday, June 9th, for Ages 12-18 5 Members per Team. Cost $30 per team ($6 each member) Team T-shirts will be provided. Check in begins at 8 a.m. Games Begin at 9 a.m.
Call Amanda or Nikki at 814-346-7059 for more information or to request your registration forms Deadline to register is May 18.

A collection of Story & Clark pianos on display throughout the downtown and Barrow-Civic Theatre. Artists from numerous genres come to play the pianos and perform.
The Art Walk is a showcase & celebration of the best galleries, artists, photography, restaurants, bars, shops & businesses located in downtown Franklin.
Get info & enjoy music all night long at the Art Walk Lounge at Victorian City Art & Frame. Shop a gallery of custom art from local artists. Free & Open to the public.

Art Walk: 4:00pm-9:00pm
Pianos in the Park: 6:00pm-10:00pm

A collection of Story & Clark Pianos are on display throughout Barrow-Civic Theatre and around the City of Franklin where artists from numerous genres will perform.

Time:3:00pm

The Pine Valley Boys.
Come and enjoy some wonderful Blue Grass, Gospel and easy listening music. Refreshments will be served. Members $4.00 Non-Members $5.00

More information: (814) 676-2007

Join us every Sunday night from June 10th through August 26th for our Annual Bike Night! Featuring 75 cent pints and dogs, free popcorn, and tons of chances to win prizes from our great neighboring local businesses like:
Anderson’s Furniture
Austin Ink
Barrow Civic Theatre
Chuck's Boot Shop
Feldman’s Jeweler’s
Franklin Beer
Franklin Insurance
Galaxy Federal Credit Union
Gardner Optical
JC Penney
Pink Champagne Cupcakery
Puff N Snuff
Something Clever
World of Wheels
Xtreme Audio
and more from The Bricks!

Get Out & Ride!

6th Annual Bill Beith Memorial Golf Outing
Benefiting Downtown Franklin

Wanango Golf Club Reno, PA
Registration: 9am
Shotgun Start: 10am

For more information:
(814)437-1485
www.franklinpa.gov