FRIENDS ON READY WATCH AGAINST RAW DEALS: 7 p.m. , Clarion Free Library meeting room, Clarion.

CHILDREN’S WINTER FESTIVAL: 6-7:30 p.m., Clarion Free Library, Clarion. Celebrate holidays with stories, songs, more.

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING: Noon-1 p.m., Marianne Pharmacy, Marienville.

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.

Dec. 5

MADRIGAL DINNER: 7 p.m. , Allegheny RiverStone Center , Foxburg. Tickets: $35; call 724-659-0021 to reserve.

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: 6 p.m. , Clarion Free Library, Clarion. Movie: Polar Express; hot chocolate and cookies provided.

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING: Noon-1 p.m., New Bethlehem Pharmacy, New Bethlehem

HOLIDAY HOUSE BENEFIT TOUR: 6-9 p.m. , Holiday House, 169 Baker St. , Rimersburg. View 9 decorated trees and holiday decorations. Admission: $1; benefits Charitable Deeds and Services. Also Dec. 6, 12 and 13.

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

Dec. 6

CLARION BRANCH OF AAUW HOLIDAY TEA: 1 p.m., Clarion House Bed and Breakfast, corner of South and 7^th Ave. , Clarion. Members should bring holiday treat and silent auction item. Anyone interested in joining AAUW are welcome to attend; information: 226-6088.

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS WURLITZER SHOW: 8 p.m. , Allegheny RiverStone Center , Foxburg. Tickets: $25, call 724-659-0021 to reserve. Also 3 p.m. , Dec. 7.

OLD FASHION BUCKWHEAT PANCAKE AND SAUSAGE DINNER: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. , Richland Grange, 6 miles north of Emlenton on St. Rt. 38, near Mariasville. Cost: $6.

KNOX FARMERS MARKET CHRISTMAS SHOW: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. , Knox fire hall, Knox. Vendor information: 797-1479.

CLAUS WITH PAWS PET PHOTOS: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. , between Angelo’s Pizza and The Christian Bookstore, Main St. , Brookville. Cost: $12.95; additional pets $5 each. No wolves or other wild animals. Proof of rabies vaccine required and animals must be leashed or caged. Appointments: 229.1231; walk-ins welcome.

CHRISTMAS HOME TOUR AND CRAFT SHOW: 1-5 p.m. (home tour), 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (craft show), Presbyterian Church, New Bethlehem . Information: 275-1718.

CUP VENANGO FALL FILM SERIES: 7:30 p.m., Robert W. Rhoades Center auditorium, CUP Venango, Oil City . Movie: The Darjeeling Limited (rated R).

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.

Dec. 7

ANNUAL CONCERT AND OPEN HOUSE: 3 p.m. , Shippenville United Methodist Church , Shippenville. Featuring hand bell soloist Sue Garton. Free admission.

CLARION PET EXPO: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. , Quality Inn, Clarion. Featuring live animal shows, animal adoption, photos and more. Leashed pets welcome.

CLAUS WITH PAWS PET PHOTOS: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. , Tractor Farm Supply, Clarion. Cost: $12.95; additional pets $5 each. No wolves or other wild animals. Proof of rabies vaccine required and animals must be leashed or caged. Appointments: 229.1231; walk-ins welcome.

Dec. 8

GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN MEETING: 5-7 p.m. , Clarion Free Library, Clarion. Call 223-1590 for more information.

AL-ANON MEETING: 8 p.m. , Grace Lutheran Church , Madison St. , Clarion. Use side entrance.

KEYSTONE SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: 7 p.m., Keystone Elementary School library, Knox.

NORTH CLARION SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR AND ORGANIZATION MEETING: 7 p.m. , Library, North Clarion High School , Tionesta.

A-C VALLEY SCHOOL BOARD WORK SESSION: 6:30 p.m. , elementary library or cafetorium, Foxburg.

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

CLARION TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS MEETING: 7:30 p.m., township municipal bldg., 17382 U.S. Rt. 322, Strattanville

PINEY TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS MEETING: 7 p.m., Piney Twp. shed, 291 McEwen Road , Sligo .

ELK TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS MEETING: 7 p.m. twp. bldg., 1395 Fulton Road , Shippenville.

Dec. 9

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING: 10-11 a.m. , Clarion Mall.

CLARION CO. AREA AGENCY ON AGING ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING: 1:30 p.m. , Main Street Center , Clarion.

STORYTIME: 10-10:45 a.m. , Clarion Free Library, Clarion. For preschoolers and toddlers.

AFTER SCHOOL CLUB: 3:45 p.m. , Clarion Free Library, Clarion. For elementary-aged children. Information: 226-7172.

TAKE A BREAK AT THE LIBRARY: 6-8 p.m. , Clarion Free Library, Clarion. CUP students are invited to take a break from studying; cookies and drinks provided.

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

MOMS IN TOUCH: 9-

10 a.m. , Christian Missionary and Alliance Church , Clarion.

CLARION COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING: 9 a.m., Commissioners conference room, Clarion County Courthouse , Main St. , Clarion.

LIMESTONE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS MEETING: 7:30 p.m. , township bldg., Limestone.

KNOX LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING: 7 p.m. , Knox Public Library, Knox.

MILLCREEK TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS MEETING: 7 p.m. , Millcreek Fire Hall, Fisher.

RICHLAND TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS MEETING: 7 p.m., township building, 511 Dittman Road , Emlenton.

Dec. 10

FUN TIME PLAY GROUP: 10-11:30 a.m. , Clarion Free Library, Clarion. For children to age 5 and parent or caregiver.

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING: 1:30-2:30 p.m. , WalMart, Clarion.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Noon , First Presbyterian Church, New Bethlehem .

CLARION AREA SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: 7 p.m. , LGI Room, Clarion Area High School , Clarion.

SHIPPENVILLE BOROUGH MEETING: 7 p.m. , Borough Bldg., 106 School St , Shippenville.

STRATTANVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING: 7 p.m., Borough office, Strattanville.

LICKING TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS MEETING: 7:30 p.m., township bldg., 152 Canoe Ripple Road .

PERRY TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS MEETING: 7:30 p.m., township municipal bldg., 5687 Doc Walker Road , Parker.

Announcing…

DOG LICENSE SALE : 9 a.m.-7 p.m. , every Friday and Saturday in December and January at the Clarion Mall. Sponsored by Pa. Gun Owners.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Community Action Inc is seeking volunteers to become tax preparers for the 2008 VITA program. No experience needed, training for certification will be provided. To register call 1-800-648-3381, ext. 204 or email bsebring@jccap.org.

SAFE VOLUNTEER TRAINING CLASSES: Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Jan. 27, SAFE office, 1302 East Main St. , Clarion. Call 226-8481  or email to training@csonline.net to register.

CELTIC GROUP FIELDSTONE TO PERFORM: 7 p.m. , Dec. 19, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Brookville. Advance sale tickets: $8; at the door: $10; children under 12: free; mail orders to Jefferson Co. Historical Society, 172-176 Main St., Brookville, 15825 with stamped self-addressed envelope, ticket request and payment.