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Senior Center Menu
Thursday, December 15 will be Bacon Cheeseburgers, dessert and beverages.
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Tree lighting party
It was a full house as 28 residents of Tidioute Towers joined together to sing Christmas carols for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Party. Several carols were song as a group and one resident treated them to a couple solos. After the official lighting of the tree residents were treated to refreshments and played Christmas bingo.
Monday, December 19 will be stuffed shells, meatballs, vegetables, dessert and beverages.
Tuesday, December 20 will be Ham Bar B Que. or Ham Salad, dessert and beverages.
Thursday, December 22 will be Hot Turkey Sandwiches, mashed potatoes, dessert and beverages.
Please call the center at 484-3020 to order lunch.
VFD Christmas
Plans for the 2011 Tidioute Fire Department Christmas Dinner and program of fun and entertaining will be held on Saturday, Dec. 17 at 6 p.m. are being finalized.
Several events are planned including the auxiliary 50/50 raffle drawing, gift exchange and a mystery gift to be given away.
Local artist, Luke Morgan has donated one of his art works to be raffled off as well.
Those attending are ask to bring a dish to share and table service and a $5 gift exchange for those who wish to participate.
Christmas Eve Mass
There will be Christmas Eve Mass at ST John Church on Saturday, December 14 at 5 p.m. and Mass at ST Anthony's at 8 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 25 there will be Mass at 11 a.m. at ST John Church. With Mass at ST Anthony's at 9 a.m.
Methodist Sunday
School program
Students in the Sunday School classes at Tidioute Methodist Church will hold their annual Christmas Program on Sunday, Dec. 18 at 4 p.m.
The program is a Kids Christmas Musical called "Star of Wonder" featuring Ralph Culp on the organ.
A tureen dinner will follow the program in the social hall with meat, potatoes, rolls and beverages provided.
Sunday School superintendent, Linda Reese, is expecting a very special person to arrive.
This program and dinner is open to all who wish to come. Those attending the dinner are ask to bring a tureen to share.
Sunday Services
at UMC
There will be a Christmas Cantata on Sunday, Dec. 18, at 11 a.m. at the Tidioute Methodist Church and at 4 p.m. there will be a Christmas Program and dinner.
Methodist Christmas
Eve Services
Those who wish to attend Christmas Eve Services at Tidioute First United Methodist Church are welcome to come and join in the services at 11 p.m Christmas Eve.
Presbyterian Church
Christmas Services
First Presbyterian Church of Tidioute will hold their Candlelight Christmas Eve Services at 7 p.m. this year.
All are welcome to attend.
Watson Grange
Master, Bob Hollabaugh presided over the recent meeting of Watson Grange.
Craft nights have been set for Jan. 9 and 23 at 6 p.m at the home of Alice Weaver.
A successful Turkey Party report was received with the Spring Turkey Party scheduled for April 21 and one on May 19 Pomona Grange.
The election of on Executive Committee member resulted in Rob Burris being elected for a second term and Matthew Irons on the Finance Committee for his first term.
The next meeting will be Thursday, Dec. 22, with cookies and candy for refreshments and the reminder that members should bring non perishable food products for the Salvation Army Food Bank.
Other winter meetings will be January 9 at the home of Orren Woods and Betty Berry, Feb. 9, at the home of Alice Weaver and March 8 at the home of John and Deanna Hollabaugh.
Free parking
There will be free parking from Dec. 24 through Jan. 1 for those shopping in downtown Tidioute.
TCCS Christmas
Concert
Tidioute Community Charter School will hold its Christmas Concert on Tuesday, Dec. 20, at 6:30 p.m. and will last until 8 :30 p.m.
All students in K4 through Grade 12 will be involved in the music. This includes the band, guitar, piano, choir and all music classes.
The traditional bake sale will follow the concert and no items will be sold until after the concert - no presales.
All students are reminded to donate baked goods and anyone in the community who would like to bake and donate any items can bring them to the school office the day of the concert. All donations are welcome.
This concert is open to the public and all are welcome.
Borough Council
Main topic at council Monday evening was the passing of the 2012 Budget. There will be a 1-mill tax increase.
Police Chief, Steve Vincent reported traveling 642 miles and reported 9 incidents and two charges filed.
Tidioute Borough office will be closed on Friday, December 23 and reopen on Tuesday, December 27 at the usual time.
Starting January 2012 Tidioute borough will have a new Refuse carrier. Braun's Refuse of Oil City will pick garbage on Thursdays.
If you have any questions please contact the borough office at 484-7424.
Donations are being accepted for the restoration of the gazebo located behind the Tidioute Towers. Anyone wishing to make such donations may do so through the borough office, 174 Main ST, Tidioute.
National Fuel was seeking a right of way behind Tidioute Towers so they could repair pipe behind the towers.
Water authority members granted permission for National Fuel to access the area.
Council will hold a reorganizational meeting in January 2012, day and time to be announced.
Council president, Lee Lindemuth attended a Christmas gathering in Waterford, hosted by the re-enactment group. At this gathering the re-enactment members gave $1000 to a soldier who was wounded in Iraq. He was born and raised in Waterford.
Money was raised from several events in the area as well as during the 2011 W. W. II reenactment from the sale of dog tags.
Swedish Church
Candlelight Services
Allegheny Bible Church invites the community to honor the birth of our Saviour at the Christmas Candlelight Carol Service on Sunday, Dec. 18, at 7 p.m. at the Swedish Union Church.
Join in the singing of carols, and sing Silent Night by candlelight accompanied by guitar at the close of the service in this beautiful historic setting.
As has been the tradition, oranges and other sweets will be distributed to all who attend.
TCCS Items
There are still plenty of Tidioute License plates, and Bulldog Bites Cookbooks on sale at Polly's ShurSave Market, Buccardo's Restaurant and Tidioute Trading Post as well as the Tidioute Community Charter School office.
These items sell for $10 each and would make great Christmas gifts.
Proceeds benefit the Students Activity funds.
Birthday Calendars
Tidioute Community Birthday Calendars are on sale in Tidioute businesses including Just Country, Buccardo's Restaurant.
Cost is $4 each.
Up Coming Events:
15 Craft Sales at Buccardo's 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
16 Craft Sales at Buccardo's 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
17 Fire Department Christmas Dinner 6 p.m
18 Christmas Cantata at UMC 11 a.m.
Kids Christmas Program 4 p.m. UMC
Tureen Dinner UMC following Christmas Program.
20 Holiday Concert at TCCS 6:30 p.m to 8:30 p.m.
Bake Sale at TCCS 8:30 p.m.
22 Watson Grange 7:30 p.m.