ROAST BEEF DINNER: 4:30-6:30 p.m. , Manor United Methodist Church , Shippenville. Adults: $7; children 6-12: $3.50; takeouts available.

AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE : 11 a.m.-5 p.m. , Gemmell Center , Clarion University , Clarion.

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.

CLARION COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY MEETING: 7:30 p.m., Clarion County Airport conference room, Shippenville.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 6:30-7:30 p.m. , St. Paul Lutheran Church , Knox.

April 23

ATV AND SNOWMOBILE SAFETY SEMINAR: 7 p.m., Joe Mukray farm, St. Rt. 66, 5 miles south of I-80 (farm on the left), Limestone. Information: 354-2290. Hosted by Clarion/Venango/Forest Farm Bureau.

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

CLARION FREE LIBRARY BRIGHT BEGINNINGS WORKSHOP: 10-11:30 a.m. , Clarion Free Library, Clarion. For children birth to age 5 and parents. Parents will have chance to speak with local childcare professionals.

FREE ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKAGE REBATE PREPARATION ASSISTANCE: 1-2 p.m. , Grace Evangelical Church , (Ninevah) Knox. No appointments; bring social security cards, 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.

FARMINGTON TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS MEETING: 8 p.m. , municipal building.

April 24

RUMMAGE AND BAKE SALE : 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, St. Paul Lutheran Church , Knox. A $1 per bag sale on Friday.

CLARION FREE LIBRARY CELEBRATES EARTH DAY: 6-7:30 p.m. , Clarion Free Library, Clarion. Presented by CUP PenNAEYC.

CLARION CO. AREA AGENCY ON AGING ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING: 2 p.m. , Main Street Center , Clarion. A public hearing on the 4 yr. plan prior to regular business.

April 25

MARIENVILLE MINSTREL PERFORMS: 7:30 p.m. , East Forest School , Marienville. Admission: $5. Theme: “Doo Wop” featuring songs, skits and jokes.

CLARION FREE LIBRARY PUPPY DOG TALES: 4-5 p.m. , Clarion Free Library. Children of “reading age” read to therapy dogs.

BINGO: 7 p.m. , Clarion Moose Lodge, 401 Grand Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Food and beverages.

April 26

HAM DINNER: 4:30-6:30 p.m. , New Rehoboth-Greenville Presbyterian Church, Clarion. Adults: $7; children: $3.50; takeouts: $6.

SPAGHETTI DINNER: 4-7 p.m. , Providence Methodist Church , Huckleberry Ridge Rd. , Knox. Adults: $6; children: $4; takeout available. Sponsored by Charitable Deeds and Services; benefits building fund.

BRAISED STEAK DINNER: 4:30-6:30 p.m. , Monroe Chapel, State Rt. 68, across from Monroe Twp. Building . Adults: $7; children 6-12: $3.50; under 6: free. Benefits children’s youth camp fund.

CHICKEN AND BISCUIT DINNER: 4:30 p.m. , Sigel United Methodist Church , Sigel. Adults: $7; children 6-11: $3.50; 5 and under: free. Also homemade baked goods.

WASHINGTON TWP. VOL. FIRE CO. GARAGE SALE: 7 a.m. , Washington Twp. Vol. Fire Hall , Washington Township. Tables are $10, call 354-2078 to reserve.

CELLOFOURTE PERFORMS: 7:30 p.m. , Crawford Center , Emlenton. Cellofourte, four cellists perform classical and rock music. Tickets: $10, available at Emlenton Borough Office in the Crawford Center ; Foxburg Winery or at the door.

THEME PAINTING CLASS: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. , Sawmill Art Center , Cook Forest . Cost: $20 plus materials; Patty Smith, instructor.

HORSESHOE CLUB MEETING: 1 p.m. , Renninger’s Ice Cream, St. Rt. 208 between Shippenville and Knox. For members and prospective members; information: 782-3936.

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

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

April 27

SPAGHETTI DINNER: 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. , St. Nicholas Church social hall, Crates. Adults: $6; children 10 and under: $3. Also quilt raffle and country store.

April 28

PRESBY BOOK CLUB: 7:30 p.m. , Chapel, First Presbyterian Church, Clarion. Reviewing “Sister Mine” by Tawni O’Dell.

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS MEETING: 7 p.m., municipal bldg, St. Rt. 36.

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

CLARION COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING: 10:30 a.m. , 8 West Main St. , Clarion.

JOINT OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING: 7 p.m., school building, 447 Career Road , Shippenville.

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

Announcing…

BENEFIT CONCERT: 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. , May 16, Clarion Eagles Club, Clarion. Frendz performs. Cover charge: $5; includes a Chinese auction and refreshments. Benefits Clarion PAWS. Only 200 tickets, available at Sage Meadows, Clarion; Rod’s Grocery, Lucinda and Vince’s Tavern, Leeper.

CHINESE AUCTION AND MOTORCYCLE DICE RUN: April 25 and 26 (auction); Clarion Eagles, Clarion; April 27 (dice run), starts and ends at Clarion Eagles. Cost for dice run: $15; with passenger: $20. Proceeds benefit Tara Gallagher who is recovering from an auto accident. Information: 226-5250.

WILDLIFE AND SPORTSMEN’S SHOW: Clarion Mall, Clarion. Dozens of conservation organizations, government agencies and businesses will be featured. Information: 226-5180. Sponsored by Clarion Co. Federation of Sportsmen and the Clarion Mall.

BI-CHAMBER GOLF OUTING: May 2, Clarion Oaks Golf Club, Clarion. Team of 4: $300; single: $75; registration or information: 226-9161, Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry or 275-3929, Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce.

KEYSTONE MUSICAL GUYS AND DOLLS: 7 p.m., April 24, 25 and 26, Keystone High School auditorium, Knox. Tickets available at the high school and at the door