The following is a list of upcoming local entertainment events. The Times Observer welcomes additions to the list that are of community interest. Club meetings and closed gatherings are not included. To add an event, call features editor Diana Paddock in the newsroom at 723-8200 by noon Monday.
Every Friday through Aug. 27: BFF, Bring a Friend Friday at the Warren County YMCA for land and water fitness, open swim and gym.
Every Sunday in August: "Ready, Set, Ride!" bike camp sponsored by Barber National Institute, 9-10 a.m. and 10:15-11:15 a.m. at Warren County YMCA?($90 for four one-hour sessions), call 874-5671.
Through Aug. 14: The Photographs of Clare J. Crary: People, Crary Art Gallery, 511 Market St., Warren (11 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday, 5-8 p.m. Friday.
August: Nature photographs with poetry by Jean Gomory, Wetmore Gallery, Warren Public Library, regular library hours.
Aug. 4: Gannon University open house for MEd cohort, Hi-Ed Council, North Warren (723-3222).
Aug. 5: Warren Festival of the Arts presents "Lights, Camera, Action!," Library Theatre, 7:30 p.m.
Aug. 5: Music in the Park presented by Northwest Savings Bank, "Simple Mary," Soldiers & Sailors Park, Hickory St. at Pennsylvania Ave. W., 8-10 p.m., weather permitting (www.cityofwarrenpa.gov).
Aug. 6: Tango, sponsored by Warren County YMCA, start at YMCA, 7 a.m. (mandatory safety meeting, 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, at the YMCA). Call 726-0110 for information.
Aug. 7: Oakland Cemetery Picnic & Tour, 1-5 p.m.; picnic, 1 p.m.; opening ceremony, 2:15 p.m. at Odd Fellows Circle; storytellers. (723-1795).
Aug. 9-13: Warren County Fair, Fairgrounds, Pittsfield, headliner Jake Owen, Nashville recording star at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 9.
Aug. 12: Music in the Park presented by Northwest Savings Bank, "Church Street Blues," Soldiers & Sailors Park, Hickory St. at Pennsylvania Ave. W., 8-10 p.m., weather permitting (www.cityofwarrenpa.gov).
Aug. 13: "Fantastic Mr. Fox," Children's Summer Film Series, free to the public, Library Theatre, Warren, 1 p.m.
Aug. 13: Elk Township Historical Society Open House, (former Scandia School), 1-4 pm..
Aug. 16: Adult high school diploma program open house, Hi-Ed Council, North Warren, 4-5 p.m. (723-3222)
Aug. 14: Kinzua Classic Bike Race to benefit Family Services of Warren County, Kinzua Beach (www.kinzuaclassic.com).
Aug. 17-20: The Boonies International Film Festival, free to the public, Warren (at Library Theatre and other venues), (www.thebooniesinternational.com).
Aug. 20: Trash & Treasure Day in North Warren, 9 a.m.-?; chicken barbecue at fire hall, 11 a.m.
Aug. 19: Music in the Park presented by Northwest Savings Bank, "Matt Maloof & The Contraband," Soldiers & Sailors Park, Hickory St. at Pennsylvania Ave. W., 8-10 p.m., weather permitting (www.cityofwarrenpa.gov).
Aug. 19: CCC Statue Ceremony and Reunion, Warren County Visitors Bureau, 10 a.m.; picnic and wreath dedication to follow at DeFrees Pavilion, Betts Park. (726-2774).
Aug. 19-21: A'Maizing Corn Festival, parade, food, crafts, entertainment, corn eating contest, cruise-in and more, Youngsville, (6-10 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday).
Aug. 20: Trash & Treasure Day in North Warren, 9 a.m.-?; chicken barbecue at fire hall, 11 a.m.
Aug. 20: concert by Rick Magee and The Roadhouse Rockers sponsored by Yankee Bush Productions, Library Theatre at 8 p.m.
Aug. 20-27: Half-price back to school book sale, Book Cellar, Warren Public Library, regular hours.
Aug. 20: W. Brent McKown Learn to Fish Day for ages 2-15, Farnsworth Fish Hatchery, Cherry Grove Township, (489-3110).
Aug. 25: Game Night for teens/tweens (ages 10-18). Students join other gaming enthusiasts in the Slater Room in the Warren Public Library to use the library's laptops, Nintendo Wii, GameCube, Guitar Hero and various other games from 3:30 to 7 p.m.
Aug. 25-26: Hospital Scrub Sale sponsored by the WGH Auxiliary, Outpatient Lobby, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday; benefits WGH Auxiliary projects
Aug. 26: Music in the Park presented by Northwest Savings Bank, "Loose Change Band," Soldiers & Sailors Park, Hickory St. at Pennsylvania Ave. W., 8-10 p.m., weather permitting (www.cityofwarrenpa.gov).
Aug. 26-28: Kinzua Heritage Arts & Music Festival, arts, crafts, music, storytelling, food, Fox Hill Rd., Russell, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday
Aug. 27: "The Valley Outdoor Festival," crafters, food, music, chicken barbecue, outdoor movie, skills competition, exotic animals from Wild Wood Animal Park, Chadlers Valley Baseball Field, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sept. 2: Music in the Park presented by Northwest Savings Bank, "R & D Welling," Soldiers & Sailors Park, Hickory St. at Pennsylvania Ave. W., 8-10 p.m., (www.cityofwarrenpa.gov).
Sept. 9: Music in the Park presented by Northwest Savings Bank, "West of the Mark," Soldiers & Sailors Park, Hickory St. at Pennsylvania Ave. W., 8-10 p.m., weather permitting (www.cityofwarrenpa.gov).
Sept. 10: Elk Township Historical Society Open House, (former Scandia School), 1-4 pm..
Sept. 10-11: 32nd annual Wild Wind Folk Art & Craft Festival, Warren County Fairgrounds, Rt. 6, Pittsfield, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 160 crafters, demonstrations, children's activities, food, live music (723-0707, www.wildwindfestival.com).
Sept. 11-17: Third Annual Allegheny River Clean-Up.
Sept. 12-Oct. 22: "Gifts of a Tormented Soul," paintings by Diane DeLarme, Wetmore Gallery, Warren Public Library, regular library hours.
Sept. 13-14: Gold & Silver buy-back event at the Warren General Hospital Outpatient Lobby. Sponsored by the WGH Auxilary.
Sept. 17-18: 12th Annual Two-Day Trail Ride, Y-Bar-U Saddle Club, Scandia, guided trail rides, camping, entertainment (723-2470)
Sept. 20: Feingold Workshop & Support, Hi-Ed Council, North Warren (register by calling 723-3222).
Sept. 20: Warren Public Library Classic Jazz with Chase Putnam, Slater Room, 6-8 p.m.
Sept. 23-24: Rummage Sale sponsored by Russell Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary, fire hall, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-noon Saturday.