ONGOING
•GOSPEL JUBILEE: 5:30 p.m. Sundays at Fellowship Church, halfway between Hermitage and Mercer on Route 62. Gospel, country and oldies. Worship service at 3:30 p.m., social hour at 4:30.
•DANCE: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays, Scott Township Firehall, 3712 Harlansburg Road (Route 108). Sponsored by the New Castle Country Music Association.
•GAMES, GAMES, GAMES: noon to 3 p.m. Mondays, First Presbyterian Church Senior Recreational Center, 125 N. Jefferson St. Board games, Wii bowling, card games, checkers, chess, pool and ping pong. All welcome.
•KNIT/CROCHET HATS: 10 a.m. Mondays, First Presbyterian Church Senior Recreational Center, 125 N. Jefferson St. Knit/crochet hats for the less fortunate in our community. All materials, yarn and needles provided. All experience levels welcome and assistance will be provided to those wanting to learn.
•BOOK CLUB: 1 p.m. Mondays, Recreational Center at First Presbyterian Church, 125 N. Jefferson St. All welcome. Coffee and conversation to discuss books of interest.
•BINGO: Mondays, excluding holidays, Wampum American Legion Post 749, 436 Beaver St., Wampum. Early birds start at 6:30 p.m. with regular bingo at 7 p.m.
•PREK EXPLORERS STORYTIME: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, New Castle Public Library, 207 E. North Street. A book or two will be shared on a theme, then Explorers will learn through cooperative play and hands-on activities. Suitable for PreK-aged children who must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. https://www.ncdlc.org/kids or (724) 658-6659.
•CHAIR YOGA CLASSES: 11 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, Spiritual Path Church, 2401 Moravia St. Ext. Instructor is Shannon Prusaitis Cost is $7. Also, weekly 11 a.m. Sunday service. https://spiritualpathspiritualistchurch.org/
•MOTHER GOOSE STORYTIME AND WEE BUILD PLAYTIME: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, New Castle Public Library, 207 E. North Street. Music, movement, visual literacy and language development in a fun class that teaches social skills. Followed by Wee Build, a fun, social time for families to relax, chat and play. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. https://www.ncdlc.org/kids or (724) 658-6659.
•COMMUNITY BIBLE STUDY: 1 p.m. Wednesdays, First Presbyterian Church Senior Recreational Center, 125 N. Jefferson St. All welcome. Coffee/tea and light snacks provided.
•PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY: 12:30 p.m. fourth Wednesday of every month, First Presbyterian Church, 125 N. Jefferson St. All faiths and skill levels from beginner knitter/crocheter to experienced welcome. Pray as you knit/crochet comfort shawls. Call the church office for more information, (724) 652-7706.
•QUAKER WORSHIP GROUP: 6:30 p.m. second Wednesday of every month and 11 a.m. last Saturday of month. Meetings take place in the parlor of Clen-Moore Presbyterian Church, 220 E. Clen-Moore Blvd. For those interested in Quaker worship and learning more about the practices and activities of the Religious Society of Friends, also known as the Quakers.
•SQUARE DANCES: sponsored by the Castle Paws and Taws, 7:30 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays. For more information, visit the group’s Facebook, see castlepawsandtaws.org or contact club presidents Tom and Kathy Mansell at (724) 971-0921 or thomasmansell20@gmail.com or vice presidents Ron and Sandra Webster at (724) 971-8923 or ronald@websterr.com or visit castlepawsandtaws.org or the group’s Facebook page. New dancers welcome.
•LIBRARY EXPLORERS OUTDOORS: noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 26. Storytime and activities for children and families at Lawrence County parks sponsored by the New Castle Public Library. Locations change each week, for information about which park is on the schedule, check online at https://www.ncdlc.org/single-post/library-explorers-outdoors-1 or call (724) 658-6659. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
•LOW-IMPACT AEROBICS FOR SENIORS: 11 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays, First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 125 N. Jefferson St. Free. Led by Jewel Ullrich. Funded by The Rec Center, Caroline Knox Foundation and First Presbyterian Church.
•ANIMAL LOVERS GROUP: 1 p.m. Thursdays, Recreational Center at First Presbyterian Church, 125 N. Jefferson St. All welcome for coffee and conversation.
•BLESSED SENDOFF SERVICES FOR COMPANION ANIMALS: noon, third Saturday of the month, First Presbyterian Church, 125 N Jefferson St. Led by animal chaplains Dr. Alyce Marcotuli and Daniel Burick. To attend, send your name, your pet’s name and picture, and a eulogy to AnimalChaplain444@gmail.com.
•GLORY GRILLE: free meal, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. first and third Saturdays of each month, First Presbyterian Church, 125 N. Jefferson St. The meals are partially funded by the Carolyn Knox Foundation.
•NEW CASTLE FARMER’S MARKET: 8:30 a.m. to noon, Saturdays through Oct. 26, East Street, downtown New Castle (adjacent to AAA building). Vendors selling produce, baked goods, honey, handmade crafts and more. Contact (724) 413-6877 for more information or vendor application.
•STORYTIME WITH SPRITE AND FRIENDS: 11 a.m. Saturdays on Evangel Community Church’s Facebook page.
•THE REC CENTER: located at First Presbyterian Church, 125 N. Jefferson St., is now forming new programs (crafting, cookie decorating, low impact exercise, games, Bible studies and more). All are welcome at the center, which is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more information, call Adele at (724) 510-4181 or the church office at (724) 652-7706.
AUGUST
•USED BOOK SALE: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 9 and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 10, Neshannock Presbyterian Church, 330 W. Neshannock Ave., New Wilmington. Sponsored by the New Wilmington Kiwanis Club. Benefits Kiwanis and Scout Troop 733.
•CHILDREN’S SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 9, Arts & Education at the Hoyt, 124 East Leasure Ave. Free outdoor event on the Hoyt lawn featuring crafts, entertainment and concessions. Held rain or shine.
•THE LIVERPOOL LEGENDS PLAYING MUSIC OF THE BEATLES: 7 p.m. Aug. 9, Scottish Rite Cathedral, 110 E Lincoln Ave. Tickets: $100 premium seating with meet and greet, $40 or $25. To purchase tickets, visit Cathedralnewcastle.com.
•SUMMER WILDFLOWER HIKE: 10 a.m. Aug. 9, McDanel’s Launch Area, North Shore, Moraine State Park. Join a park naturalist on an easy one-mile walk along the Butterfly Trail to learn about the diverse summer wildflowers at the park. Meet beside Pavilion 7 at the McDanel’s Boat Launch Area.
•DIVINE GRACE PARISH FESTIVAL: 5 to 10 p.m. Aug. 9 and 10; 4 to 9 p.m. Aug. 11, St. Ferdinand Church, 2535 Rochester Road, Cranberry Township. Games, dunk tank, food booths, raffle baskets, 50/50 drawings, bingo, nightly meals and entertainment, a large white elephant sale and a children’s area with bounce houses, character experiences, a balloon artist and train rides. Dining hall and white elephant sale open an hour earlier than general event. parishfamilyfestival.org.
•”THE ENCHANTED BOOKSHOP”: 7:30 p.m. August 9, 10, 16 and 17 and 2 p.m. Aug. 11 and 18, New Castle Playhouse, 212 E. Long Ave. Youth theater play. For tickets, call (724) or visit newcastleplayhouse.org.
•AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT CELEBRATION: 4 to 10 p.m. Aug. 10, Cascade Park, 1928 East Washington St. Hosted by Disability Options Network and featuring free food, vendors, entertainment, children’s activities and fireworks.
•SALAMANDER SAFARI: 4 to 5:30 p.m. Aug. 10, meet at the Hells Hollow Trail Parking Lot, McConnells Mill State Park. Join the park naturalist to explore Hell Run Creek for salamanders and all the other critters that live there. Fun for the whole family. Dress for the weather, bring water and wear sturdy shoes.
•BARN SALE: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 10 and 11, Briar Brook Barn, 330 Eastbrook Neshannock Falls Road. Home decor, antiques, handcrafted goods and more. Fresh Amish doughnuts Aug. 10. Hoshi Pittsburgh food truck, specialty coffee both days. Farmers Market on Aug. 10, car cruise 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 11, DJ Gregg Marshall, no entry fee.
•BACK-TO-SCHOOL EVENT: 2 to 5 p.m. Aug. 11, Cut Creations Barber Lounge, 204 W. Moody Ave. Free haircuts, food and school supplies while supplies last. For more information, call (724) 202-6598.
•LAWRENCE COUNTY FAIR: Aug. 12-17, Lawrence County Fairgrounds, Route 108.
•WATERCOLOR WEDNESDAY: 10 a.m. Aug. 14, Pavilion 6, McDanel’s Launch Area, North Shore, Moraine State Park. Adult watercolor program with supplies available or bring your own. Open to all skill levels. Class size is limited. $2 donation. Preregistration required by calling (724) 368-9185.
•POLISH AMERICANS OF LAWRENCE COUNTY: 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 15, Crooked Tongue Brewing, 2516 Ben Franklin Highway, Route 422, Edinburg. Join the group for conversation. Food and beverages available to purchase
•TREE ID HIKE: 4 p.m. Aug. 15, McDanel’s Launch Area, North Shore, Moraine State Park. Discover tree characteristics to look out on an easy hike along a 1.5-mile section of trail from the McDanel’s parking lot to the Lake Arthur Dam and Spillway.
•WINE WALK: 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 16. Begins at the Ellwood City Public Library, 415 Lawrence Ave. Second annual event featuring wine, craft beer, spirits and food vendors. All participants must be 21 years of age or older. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased at the library or on eventbrite.com. For more information, call the library at (724) 758-6458.
•TOUCH A TRUCK: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 17, Leesburg ECO Presbyterian Church, 1831 Perry Highway in Volant. The free event for all kids is expected to feature more than 50 distinct kinds of things that go along with clowns, balloon animals, facepainting, music and refreshments. Children can receive free hats from the church and free sunglasses provided by the Volant Lions Club. For more information, www.LeesburgTouchATruck.com and the church Facebook page.
•BUTTERFLY TRAIL WALK: 9:30 a.m. Aug. 17, meet at Owlet Gift Shop, North Shore, Moraine State Park. Stroll the Butterfly Trail, enriched with native plants by the Penn State Master Gardeners of Butler County, seeking the blooms of late summer.
•FULL MOON PADDLE: 7:30 to 10 p.m. Aug. 19, Old 422 Launch by Region 2 Office, Prospect Exit off Route 422, Moraine State Park. Start the evening off by paddling off into the sunset, then turn around and watch the moon rise light up the night. A limited number of kayaks are available or bring your own. Life jackets required to be worn. Ages 12 and up, under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration required by calling the park office at (724) 368-8811.{
•SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC FOR CATS: Aug. 21 sponsored by the Lawrence County Animal Relief Fund and Fix’N Wag’n. $90 includes rabies and distemper shots, flea treatment and ear mite treatment, if needed. To sign up, visit https://bit.ly/fwclincis or call (724) 201-9413.
•GUIDED LABYRINTH WALK: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 21, Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center. Theme: “Living Life with Hope and Faith.” Free. Registration is preferred by calling (724) 964-8886.
•ROTARY CLUB CHICKEN BBQ: 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 23, New Wilmington Borough Park. Dine in or take out meals for $15 include half chicken, bag of chips, applesauce, roll with butter and dessert. For tickets, call Rob Klamut at (724) 651-4956 or any Rotary member. Tickets sold in advance, only a limited number will be available at the door.
•FREE DRIVE-THRU FOOD DISTRIBUTION: 8:30 a.m. Aug. 24, Cascade Galleria (former Towne Mall), 200 S. Jefferson St. Food for up to 1,600 families. Enter from Columbus Innerbelt at rear. Food will be loaded directly into cars by volunteers. Distribution will continue while supplies last.
•WALL REPAIR WORKSHOP: 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 24, Lawrence County Partners for Preservation, 111 E. Lincoln Ave. (across from the Scottish Rite Cathedral). All supplies provided. Free, although those attending must sign up in advance at https://www.lcppreserve.org/
•AIRPLANES AND AUTOMOBILES: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 24, New Castle Airport, 406 Frank Farone Drive. Free event featuring aviation and classic cars. Local food trucks will be present and helicopter and airplane rides will be offered. Dash plaques will be available for a limited number of cars on a first-come, first-served basis. Follow the event on Facebook for more details.
•MEMORIES CAR CRUISE: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 25, downtown New Castle. Antique, classic and special interest vehicles. Entertainment by Jimmy and The Soul Blazers, Jimmie Ross and the Jaggerz plus DJs playing oldies. Door prizes, event T-shirts, 50/50 raffle, auctions, food and craft vendors. Registration starts at 10 a.m. with dash plaques and goody bags for the first 200 cars. For more information, contact Phil Sunseri at (724) 652-8217, Bob Stoner at (724) 714-9689 or Rich Carbone at (724) 730-6362.
•NEW WILMINGTON’S GOT TALENT: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 25, New Wilmington Borough Park Amphitheater. Free event featuring a talent competition for youth 21 and under. Rita’s Italian Ice will have Italian ice available for purchase.
•ELLWOOD CITY AMERICAN LEGION POST 147 PICNIC: 1 p.m. Aug. 25, Ewing Park main shelter. Open to members, their families and guests. Veterans who are not members of the post are welcome as well. Members are asked to bring a side dish to share. Hot dogs, hamburgers, drinks, and table service are provided. Reservations are needed by Aug. 19 by calling Joseph Fisher at (724) 758-6227.
•”ULSTER TO ALLEGHENY, A SCOTS-IRISH IMMIGRATION STORY”: 6:30 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Lawrence County Historical Society’s Annex building, 408 N. Jefferson St. Join Megan Clark Young, a professional genealogist, to learn about the second-largest group of settlers in Pennsylvania, the Scots-Irish. $10 per person. Reservations required at https://www.lawrencechs.com/store/tickets/ or by telephone at (724) 658-4022 any Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday or in person at the LCHS Annex, 408 N. Jefferson St.
SEPTEMBER
•WETLANDS AND WILDLIFE PADDLE: 9:30 a.m. Sept. 4, Old 422 Launch, Moraine State Park. Learn about wetlands and the wildlife that call wetlands their home. A limited number of kayaks are available or bring your own. Life jackets required. For ages 12 and up, however, those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration required. To register, call the park office at (724) 368-8811.
•NIGHT HIKE: 8 p.m. Sept. 5, Pavilion 7, McDanels Launch Area, North Shore, Moraine State Park. Topics include owls, night-vision and more. Bring a flashlight.
•THE BIG BLUE RALLY: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 7, Riverwalk Park, downtown New Castle. Organized by LCA and supported by IBEW 712 and Steamfitters 449. Meet state and federal candidates. Get ready for Election Day. Music, vendors, food trucks, speakers.
•FAMILY FISHING: 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 7, Bear Run Boat Launch, South Shore, Moraine State Park. Learn basic fishing skills like knot tying, casting, baiting the hook and taking a fish off the hook. No fishing license required. All equipment provided. Pre-registration is required at https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/family-fishing.
•INDOOR/OUTDOOR YARD SALE: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 14, Mahoning Valley Grange, 1208 Skyhill Road, Edinburg. $2 tickets for quilt raffle and door prizes. Apple butter and cookbooks for sale. Kitchen open. To rent a table for $10 each, call Karen at (724) 674-8244.
•BARN SALE: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 14 and 15, Briar Brook Barn, 330 Eastbrook Neshannock Falls Road. Home decor, antiques, handcrafted goods and more. Fresh Amish doughnuts Sept. 14. Yo Momma’s food truck, specialty coffee both days. Farmers Market on Sept. 14. No entry fee.
•BURG-FEST 2024: 1 to 7 p.m. Sept. 21, West Pittsburg, below the playground. Food, crafts, games and music. Proceeds will support the West Pittsburg Playground Renewal. For more information, see the Facebook page @ Burg-Connect.
