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 Monday through July 30: Toddler Time, ages 0-4, 10:30 a.m., Warren Public Library Children's Department. Theme-based stories, songs, craft. Children engage in creative play at the end of each program. No preregistration necessary.
Every Wednesday through Aug. 1: Pre-K Time, ages 3-6, 1 p.m., Warren Public Library Children's Department. Theme-based stories, songs, craft. Children engage in creative play at the end of each program. No preregistration necessary.
July 19-22 and 26-28: Warren Players present "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change," Library Theatre (723-7231).
July 20: Church Street Blues (bluegrass), Music in the Park, Soldiers & Sailors Park, Hickory St. at Pennsylvania Ave. W., Warren, sponsored by Northwest Savings Bank, 8-10 p.m., weather permitting.
July 20-21: At Chapman State Park: "Creepy Crawlies," beach concession stand, 6 p.m. Friday; movie night "MicroCosmos, amphitheater, 9 p.m. Friday; photo frame postcard, beach concession stand, 4 p.m. Saturday; digital camera hike with Gary Lester, amphitheater, 7 p.m. Saturday (723-0250).
July 21: Christmas in July at the Wilder Museum. A unique shopping experience featuring local artists and crafters. Free entrance. 51 Erie Ave. Irvine, 1-5 p.m.
July 21: "Doing Right: Lessons from the Monuments Men", discussion and video on art theft in WWII, 7 p.m., Crary Art Gallery, doors open at 6:45 p.m., free and open to the public.
July 22: Warren County Historical Society Golf Tournament, Blueberry Hill Golf Course, 8:30 a.m. (723-1795). Chicken barbecue to follow.
July 22: "Save A Pair" breast cancer awareness trapshoot at Pine Grove Sportsmen's Association, Russell, benefiting the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation, women-only 22 rifle event, 50 single targets event open to everyone. Trophies, raffles, prizes, food & fun (at www.facebook.com/SaveAPairforBreastCancerAwareness or by email at saveapair2012@verizon.net).
July 23 and 26: Try Outs for the Equality of Rights Play (performance Oct. 13), Allegheny Center for the Arts, 217 Liberty Street, Warren, 7 p.m.
July 25: Hike at Chapman State Park, meet park office, 7 p.m.
July 26: Warren County Tales of the Seneca Nation at the Wilder Museum with Alex Watkins. Free event! 51 Erie Ave., Irvine, 6 p.m.
July 27: R&D Welling (soft rock), Music in the Park, Soldiers & Sailors Park, Hickory St. at Pennsylvania Ave. W., Warren, sponsored by Northwest Savings Bank, 8-10 p.m., weather permitting.
July 27: Presentation by Dr. Herman Grishaver,presentation about prints commemorating rescue of artists in WWII, 6:30 p.m., Crary Art Gallery, doors open at 6:15 p.m.
July 27-28: At Chapman State Park: "Why Do Beavers Build Lodges," amphitheater, 6 p.m. Friday; movie, Life: Mammals," amphitheater, 9 p.m. Friday; "Case of the Car Trunk Caper," amphitheater, 4 p.m. Saturday; GPS Scavenger Hunt, "CSI Mammalogy Division," 7 p.m. Saturday (723-0250).
July 28: Egypt Hollow (indie and original music), Music in the Park, Soldiers & Sailors Park, Hickory St. at Pennsylvania Ave. W., Warren, sponsored by Northwest Savings Bank, 8-10 p.m., weather permitting.
July 28: Sugar Grove Sale Day, sales and fun throughout town; baked goods and lunch at Sugar Grove United Methodist Church.
July 28: Grand Valley Homecoming.
Aug. 3: Warren Festival of the Arts, "Warren's Got Talent," Library Theatre, 7:30 p.m.
Aug. 3: Modified Noun (original and rock), Music in the Park, Soldiers & Sailors Park, Hickory St. at Pennsylvania Ave. W., Warren, sponsored by Northwest Savings Bank, 8-10 p.m., weather permitting.
Aug. 3-5: Michael J. Kolos Memorial Softball Tournament at Betts Park. Call 726-1961 for info.
Aug. 4: 17th Annual Pleasant Day, open house at Pleasant Township Fire Hall and chicken barbecue, 11 a.m.-sold out; sales throughout the township, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Aug. 4: Kinzua Country Tango " great adventure" race
Aug. 4: Endeavor Old Home Day Celebration, sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary Unit 526, lunch at noon, $3 per plate, doors open at 10 a.m.
Aug. 5: "Polka in the Forest" with "The Boys Band" of Baltimore, Md., St. Anthony Parish/St. Paul Center, Sheffield (Saybrook), food and beverages available, 2-6 p.m. (968-5915 or stanthonys@windstream.net)
Aug. 6-10: Vacation Bible School, First Presbyterian Church, 300 Market St., 6-8 p.m.
Aug. 7-11: Warren County Fair, fairgrounds, Pittsfield.
Aug. 10: Only Humen (rock), Music in the Park, Soldiers & Sailors Park, Hickory St. at Pennsylvania Ave. W., Warren, sponsored by Northwest Savings Bank, 8-10 p.m., weather permitting.
Aug. 11: Free showing of the 2011 movie "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules" at the Struthers Library Theatre, 11 a.m.
Aug. 11: Elk Township Historical Society, open house for museum and photos on display, Scandia, 1-4 p.m.
Aug. 12: Kwik Fill Kinzua Classic Bike Race to benefit Family Services of Warren County, Kinzua Beach (www.kinzuaclassic.com).
Aug. 17: Doctor Awkward (rock), Music in the Park, Soldiers & Sailors Park, Hickory St. at Pennsylvania Ave. W., Warren, sponsored by Northwest Savings Bank, 8-10 p.m., weather permitting.
Aug. 17-19: Cornfest sponsored by Revitalization of Youngsville (ROY), Youngsville.
Aug. 23: Wilder Museum chicken barbecue and local musicians, 5 to 8 p.m., Wilder Museum of Warren County History (presale dinners, $8, $10 at the door). Free admittance to the museum. Chinese and silent auctions, 51 Erie Ave., Irvine.
Aug. 23, 24, 27: Warren County School District, professional development day for teachers, no school for students.
Aug. 24: West of the Mark (country), Music in the Park, Soldiers & Sailors Park, Hickory St. at Pennsylvania Ave. W., Warren, sponsored by Northwest Savings Bank, 8-10 p.m., weather permitting.
Aug. 25: Chandlers Valley Outdoor Festival at the ball field.
Aug. 28: Warren County School District, first day for students.
Aug. 31: 4 Jays (oldies 50s-90s), Music in the Park, Soldiers & Sailors Park, Hickory St. at Pennsylvania Ave. W., Warren, sponsored by Northwest Savings Bank, 8-10 p.m., weather permitting.
Sept. 3: Warren County School District, Labor Day, no school.
Sept. 6: Elk Township Historical Society annual meeting and program TBA, 7 p.m.
Sept. 7: Peter Pepke Generation (jazz), Music in the Park, Soldiers & Sailors Park, Hickory St. at Pennsylvania Ave. W., Warren, sponsored by Northwest Savings Bank, 8-10 p.m., weather permitting.
Sept. 8: Elk Township Historical Society, open house for museum and photos on display, Scandia, 1-4 p.m.
Sept. 8-9: 33rd Annual Wild Wind Folk Art & Craft Festival, 150 juried exhibitors, food, music, demonstrations, children's activities, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days, Warren County Fairgrounds,?Pittsfield, rain or shine. (www.wildwindfestival.com)
Sept. 13-14: "Scrubs Sale" by Erie Uniforms, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. each day in the outpatient lobby of Warren General Hospital, sponsored by the WGH Auxiliary.
Sept. 14: Francie Zucco (jazz), Music in the Park, Soldiers & Sailors Park, Hickory St. at Pennsylvania Ave. W., Warren, sponsored by Northwest Savings Bank, 8-10 p.m., weather permitting.
Sept. 14-16: Y Bar U 13th Annual Trail Ride, entertainment, camping available, Scandia, 723-2470.
Sept. 15: September Swing Golf Scramble, Cable Hollow Golf Course, registration, 8 a.m.; shot-gun start, 9 a.m. (563-6433).
Sept. 23: Paws Along the River Open House and Pet Celebration, noon-4 p.m. at the Humane Society, 212 Elm St. Bring your dog, enter the cat photo contest, Blessing of the Animals, food,games, a fun afternoon.
Oct. 1-31: Read 2 Me reading campaign for preschool children in Warren and Forest Counties (Contact W-F EOC Child Care Office at 726-1361 or the Children's Librarian at the Warren Public Library, 723-4650).
Oct. 6: Rouse Heritage Day, celebrate 150 years of Rouse history, at Rouse Home, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (563-6465)
Oct. 7: Elk Township Historical Society, closing event for "Images of Elk Township" photography contest, people's choice awards presented, refreshments, Scandia, 7 p.m.
Oct. 8: Warren County School District, professional development day, no school for students.
Oct. 13: Elk Township Historical Society, open house for museum and lending library, Scandia, 1-4 p.m.
Oct. 15: "Purse Patch" handbag sale, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. in the outpatient lobby of Warren General Hospital, sponsored by WGH Auxiliary.
Oct. 19: Warren County School District, no school.
Oct. 20: Oktoberfest at Suites at Rouse, 615 Rouse Ave., Youngsville, German food, beverages and music, 2 - 4 p.m. (563-6465)
Oct. 26: Senior Expo coordinated by Warren/Forest Eldercare Council, Warren Mall, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Nov. 3: Make & Take Workshop at Rouse Home, Youngsville, learn to make a variety of holiday-inspired crafts, and take them home when you're done, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., light breakfast and lunch included (563-6465)
Nov. 5: Window Box gift shop Christmas Open House at Warren General Hospital.
Nov. 6: Elk Township Historical Society, Election Day open house for museum and lending library, Scandia, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Nov. 8: Warren County School District parent-teacher conferences, no school for students.
Nov. 9: Warren County School District, professional development day, no school for students.
Nov. 12-18: Operation Christmas Child collection, Pleasant Community Church, 673 Pleasant Dr., Warren (collecting shoe boxes filled with items to be sent to needy children around the world).
Nov. 17: 27th Annual Winter Wonderland Craft Show sponsored by Youngsville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary, 90 tables, food available, Youngsville Fire Hall, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (563-4042).
Nov. 21: Warren County School District, Thanksgiving break begins, no school.
Nov. 27: Warren County School District, Thanksgiving break ends, school resumes.
Nov. 29-30: "Books Are Fun" sale, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. each day in the outpatient lobby of Warren General Hospital, sponsored by WGH Auxiliary.
Dec. 9: Woman's Club of Warren Holly Home Tour and Victorian Tea, Woman's Club, 310 Market St., Warren, 12:30-5 p.m.
Christmas House Tour sponsored by the Woman's Club
Dec. 10-14: "Holiday Basket Raffle" at Warren General Hospital. Over-the-top baskets organized by the hospital departments; proceeds benefit WGH Auxiliary programs.
Dec. 17-18: "Parklane Jewelry" sale, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. each day in the outpatient lobby of Warren General Hospital, sponsored by WGH Auxiliary.
Dec. 24: Warren County School District, holiday break begins, no school.
2013
Jan. 2: Warren County School District, winter break ends, school resumes.
Jan. 21: Warren County School District, Professional Development Day, no school for students
Jan. 22: Warren County School District, Professional Development Day, no school for students
Feb. 4: Warren County School District, energy day, no school
Feb. 18: Warren County School District, energy day, no school
March 28: Warren County School District, energy day, no school
March 29: Warren County School District, holiday, no school
April 1-2: Warren County School District, energy days, no school
May 3: Warren County School District, energy day, no school
May 27: Warren County School District, Memorial Day, no school
June 6: Warren County School District, last day for students
June 7: Warren County School District, Professional Development Day, no school for students; commencement