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March 20

CLARION FREE LIBRARY TWILIGHT FAMILY STORY TIME: 6:30-7:15 p.m. , Clarion Free Library, Clarion. Stories, crafts, cookie and milk for the whole family.

SLIGO AREA RECREATION CENTER OPEN HOUSE: Noon-6 p.m., Sligo . Visit the newly remodeled Sligo Borough office, Southern Clarion Co. Dev. Office, Union Halls, Guardian Inspection and Nazarene Thrift Shop. Enjoy refreshments and door prizes.

CLARION CO. PRISON BOARD OF INSPECTORS MEETING: 9 a.m. , Clarion County Corrections Facility, Amsler Road , Shippenville  

CIVIL AIR PATROL MEETING: 7-9:30 p.m. Clarion Co. Airport , Paint Twp. Clarion Composite Squadron 504 of the Civil Air Patrol. Information: 229-5974.

March 21

LENTEN FISH SANDWICH LUNCH: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. , St. Joseph Church , Lucinda. Takeout only: $6 includes sandwich fries and coleslaw. Call 226-8310. Order 10 lunches and 11th one is free.

LENTEN FISH/SHRIMP AND CRAB LEGS DINNER: 4-7 p.m. , St. Joseph Church , Lucinda. Adults: $7.95; children: $3.95; 4 and under: free; crab legs: $11.95.

CLARION FREE LIBRARY HOLIDAY HOURS: The library will be closed in observance of Good Friday.

KNOX PUBLIC LIBRARY HOLIDAY HOURS: The library will be closed March 21 and 22 in observance of Easter holiday.

BINGO: 7 p.m. , Clarion Moose Lodge, 401 Grand Ave. Doors open

at 5:30 p.m. Food and beverages.

March 22

DEHART, ROSSMAN, WENNER COMMUNITY EASTER EGG HUNT: 10 a.m. , Salem Community Building , Lamartine. For children in 4th grade and younger, treats for all.

LIONS CLUB EASTER EGG HUNT: 10 a.m. , BiLo Market, East Main Street , Clarion.

ROCK N’ READ LIBRARY IDOL: 3-5 p.m. , Rebecca M. Arthurs Library, Brookville. Bring your best singing voice and join the contest. Registration: 849-5512.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7-8:30 p.m. First United Methodist Church , Sixth Avenue and Wood Street , Clarion.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING: 8 p.m. , Corner of Sunny and Lickingville Road , Lickingville. Open discussion.

March 24

PRESBY BOOK CLUB: 7:30 p.m. , Chapel of First Presbyterian Church, Clarion. Group will review “One Drop: My Father’s Hidden Life—A Story of Race and Family Secrets” by Bliss Broyard.

ELK TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS MEETING: 7 p.m. Elk township building, 1395 Fulton Road , Shippenville.

AL-ANON SUPPORT GROUP: 8 p.m., basement of the Grace Lutheran Church , Madison Street , Clarion (use side entrance). Information: 752-6296.

March 25

CLARION LIBRARY AFTER SCHOOL CLUB: 4-5 p.m. , Clarion Free Library, Clarion. For children grades 3-6, learn about the library; enjoy crafts, books.

     CLARION FREE LIBRARY STORY TIME: 10-10:45 a.m. , Clarion Free Library, Clarion. For preschool and toddlers.

CLARION COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING: 9 a.m. , commissioner’s conference room, Clarion Co. Courthouse, Clarion. Retirement board to follow meeting.

MOMS IN TOUCH: 9-10 a.m. , Christian Missionary and Alliance Church , Clarion. Prayer group.

March 26

AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE : 9 a.m.-2 p.m. , Union High School Gym, Rimersburg. “Double Red” donation available from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Organized by Union High chapter of National Honor Society.

CLARION FREE LIBRARY TEEN READING PROGRAM: 5-7 p.m. , Clarion Free Library, Clarion. Game night.

BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUP: 10:45-11:45 a.m. , Clarion Hospital Stork Room. Information: 800-262-1DOC.  

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING: Noon , First Presbyterian Church, State Rt. 66, New Bethlehem . Open discussion.

Announcing…

TRAP, NEUTER AND RETURN WORKSHOP: 6-7:30 p.m. , March 31, Clarion University Health Science Education Center , 330 Main St. , Clarion. Sponsored by Clarion PAWS; reservations by calling 229-1231 requested.

CLARION VENANGO FOREST CO. FARM BUREAU SPRING MEETING: 7 p.m. , March 27, Salem Community Bldg., Lamartine. Cost: $9 per person (includes braised steak meal); Call 354-2584, 744-9663 or 226-8160 to register.

WELLNESS PROGRAM AMBA BLOOD SCREENING: 6-10 a.m. , April 5, Keystone Elementary School , Knox. Cost: $32 includes tests for coronary, liver and kidney disease, anemia, diabetes and other tests. A $5 per person fee to support Knox Lions will be charged. Optional test: prostate (PSA), $25.70; thyroxine, $10; colon rectal kit, $5; and cardio CRP, $25. Call 1-800-234-8888 for an appointment, provide your physicians name and address when calling. Sponsored by Knox Lions Club

PREVENTATIVE HEALTH CLASSES: 6-8 p.m. , April 8, 10, 15, 17, 22 and 24, Brookville Hospital education conference center, Brookville. Programs on healthy lifestyle choices, exercise, diet, osteoporosis medication, stress management and cooking information. Cost: $10 per session, (free to Highmark Insurance participants) registration required at 849-1870 or 849-1880.

VENDORS NEEDED FOR FLEA MARKET/CRAFT SHOW: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. , April 4 and 5, Sigel Civic Center, Sigel. Anyone interested in participating should call Barb at 752-2859.

TEEN NIGHT CLUB DANCE: 7-10 p.m. , March 29, Knox Fire Hall, Knox. For teen in grades 9-12. Single ticket: $5; couple: $8; tickets available at Knox Public Library and at the door. Information: 797-1054; benefits the Knox Public Library.

POND MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. , April 26, Towne Square Conference Center , Titusville . Cost: $10, pre-registration required by April 21, call 676-2832. Program offers tips and advice on common pond problems and proper management.

FREE ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKAGE REBATE PREPARATION ASSISTANCE: 9-10:30 a.m. , March 27, Zion Baptist Church , Reidsburg. No appointments; bring social security card for yourself and dependent children, social security benefit statement (SSA-1099), wage statement (W-2), pension form (1099R) and other forms showing income received in 2007, tax package from IRS and envelope for mailing. Information: 797-1864, provided by VITA volunteers.

EDUCATIONAL TALENT SEARCH WORKSHOP: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. , March 29, CUP Health Science Education Center , West Main St. , Clarion. “Extreme Makeover: Self-improvement Edition.” Pre-register at 393-2071.

SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: 8 a.m. , April 26, Clarion County Park , Shippenville. Entry fee: $150, payout to top three teams. Call 358-2260 to register; deadline, April 12. Benefits Passages.

 

 

 

 

04/02/2008 - Clarion councilman believes proposed funding will help borough

04/02/2008 - Charlie Brown extravaganza

04/02/2008 - Peebles store opens April 10

04/02/2008 - PAWS advises on lost and stray pets

04/02/2008 - Beaver Township looks to adopt sewage plan

04/02/2008 - Warming weather renews brush fire concerns

04/02/2008 -

04/02/2008 - Obituaries

04/02/2008 - F.Y.I.

03/31/2008 - ‘Landfill closing’ fund will be spread throughout the county

03/31/2008 - Math-A-Thon for St. Jude

03/31/2008 - Area seniors identify top living worries


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