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 Dec. 10: Toddler Time, 10:30 a.m., Warren Public Library Children's Department. Stories, songs, craft, creative play.
Through Oct. 21: Warren Art League fall art show, "Varied Visions," Crary Art Gallery, 511 Market St., Warren. Opening reception, 5-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5 (www.crarygallery.org).
Oct. 12: Robert H. Jackson Center presents the documentary film premier of "Liberty Under Law," on the life of Robert H. Jackson, Warren County native, Nuremberg prosecutor and Supreme Court Justice, Library Theatre, Warren, free admission.
Oct. 12-13: Wiltsie Ladies Aid sale at Warren Mall, rag rugs, scrubbies and more, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday.
Oct. 12-13: Rummage Sale, First Presbyterian Church, 300 Market St., Warren, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday (items will be $1 a bag on Saturday).
Oct. 12-26: Art Show, Suites at Rouse, Youngsville.
Oct. 13: Elk Township Historical Society, closing event for "Images of Elk Township" photography contest, people's choice awards presented, refreshments, Scandia, 7 p.m.
Oct. 13: Warren Concert Association, "Mr. Jack Daniel's Original Silver Cornet Band," Library Theatre, 7:30 p.m.(723-6505)
Oct. 13: League of Women Voters of Warren County 50th Anniversary Celebration, at Woman's Club of Warren, 1-2:45 p.m. All alumni are welcome.
Oct. 13: "Equality of Rights. The First Womnan's Rights Convention," a play directed by Mark Davis featuring local actors, Woma's Club of Warren, 310 Market St., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Oct. 13: Scandia Mountain Pumpkin Festival, crafts, auction, cornhole tournament (registation begins at 9 a.m.), Scandia Fire Hall, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Oct. 13: Elk Township Historical Society, open house for museum and lending library, Scandia, 1-4 p.m.
Oct. 14: Raffle party (no alcohol), free admission and all you can eat chicken and biscuit dinner, Chinese auction, raffles, 50/50, special games and prizes for kids, Garland Community Center, doors open, 1 p.m.; dinner served, 2 p.m., proceeds benefit Garland Community Center
Oct. 16: "Purse Patch" handbag sale, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. in the outpatient lobby of Warren General Hospital, sponsored by WGH Auxiliary.
Oct. 16: Warren Public Library Classic Jazz with Chase Putnam, Slater Room, 6:30-8 p.m.
Oct. 17: Forest Warren Human Services Early Intervention Program and Penn State Cooperative Extension offers a series of nutrition classes, a free program for families with children younger than 18. Participation is limited; pre-register at 726-2100.
Oct. 17: "Sports Sale," Warren General Hospital outpatient lobby, team apparel, stocking stuffers and jewelry on sale to support the WGH Auxiliary's many charitable projects, 7 a.m.-4 p.m.
Oct. 18-20: Warren Public Library Clearance Book Sale, 10 a.m.-7:45 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday.
Oct. 19: Warren County School District, no school.
Oct. 19-21: Haunted Museum at the Wilder Museum, 6-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 3-6 p.m. Sunday.
Oct. 20: Annual Sauerkraut Dinner, St. John's Lutheran Church, 200 Pleasant Dr., Warren, 4-7 p.m.
Oct. 20: Oktoberfest at Suites at Rouse, 615 Rouse Ave., Youngsville, German food, beverages and music, 2 - 4 p.m. (563-6465)
Oct. 21: St. Joseph Parish and School - Annual Spaghetti Dinner, St. Joseph Center, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. (723-2030 OR 723-2090 for tickets)
Oct. 23: Warren County Summer Music School hosts a workshop and concert by "Classical Jam" for all students in grades seven and eight from throughout the county, WAHS?auditoriaum, 9 a.m.
Oct. 25-28:?Warren Players presents "The King and I," Library Theatre.
Oct. 26: Senior Expo coordinated by Warren/Forest Eldercare Council, Warren Mall, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Oct. 30: "A Midsummer Night's Dream," Library Theatre, 7 p.m. (723-7231).
Oct. 31: Fall Harvest Carnival, alternative to trick-or-treat, children may come in costume for games, candy, popcorn, balloons, fun, sponsored by Calvary Chapel of Russell, 8160 Market St., Warren, 6-8 p.m.
Nov. 3: Tribute to the 60s with "The Fads," presented by Yankee Bush Productions, Library Theatre, Warren, 7 p.m. (489-3110).
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 3 p.m., light breakfast and lunch included (563-6465)
Nov. 3 - 25: "Reclaimed" Paintings, drawings and installations by Mercyhurst University art professor Daniel Burke. Reinvestigated subject matter, with an overarching intent of recycling and repurposing materials. AND?Jonathan Stewart, thought-provoking, humorous repackaging of our cultural products by the Texas artist. Public opening reception: Saturday, Nov. 3, 6-8 p.m., Crary Art Gallery, Market Street, (www.crarygallery.org).
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: Triple Bloom, presented by Warren Garden Club. An all day garden event, featuring On Thai, exquisite floral designer from Schenectady, N.Y., light breakfast, lunch and morning mini presentations. Holiday Inn, 9 a.m. 4 p.m. Tickets, call 563-7112.
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. 10: Spaghetti and lasagna dinner sponsored by senior class, Waren County Christian School, Youngsville, 4-8 p.m. (563-4457).
Nov. 10: Holiday & Craft Fair sponsored by Russell Volunteer Fire Department, fire hall, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; food available from the auxiliary.
Nov. 10: Holiday Auction sponsored by Christian Women's Connection, Fist Church of God, 1111 Madison Ave., Warren, browsing, 10-11 a.m. auction, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Nov. 10-11: What's New for the Holidays, annual bazaar at Woman's Club of Warren, 723-5910, 9:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sunday (beef on 'weck lunch Saturday).
Nov. 11: Erie Philharmonic concert, Library Theatre, 2 p.m. (723-7231).
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. 14: Warren Concert Association, "Spencer Myer," Library Theatre, 7:30 p.m.(723-6505)
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. 20: Warren Public Library Classic Jazz with Chase Putnam, Slater Room, 6:30-8 p.m.
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.
Nov. 30: Allegheny Community Center Annual Christmas Bazaar, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Nov. 30-Dec. 1: Allegheny Regional Youth Ballet presents "Alice in Wonderland," Library Theatre.
Dec. 6-16: Quilted Art, quilt show, a showcase of favorites presented by Quilter's Night
Out Guild, Crary Art Gallery, 511 Market St., Warren. Opening, 6-8 p.m. on Dec. 7 (www.crarygallery.org).
Dec. 7: Christmas Parade and Walk, downtown Warren.
Dec. 7: "The Magic of Christmas" by Youth Connection and Allegheny Regional Theatre Experience, Library Theatre, 8 p.m. (after the Christmas Walk).
Dec. 9: CASA?fund-raiser, community intergenerational Christmas concert, Library Theatre, 3 p.m.
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.
Dec. 10: Warren Concert Association, "Southern Fried Jazz Band," Library Theatre, 7:30 p.m. (723-6505)
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. 13-15: Reader's Theatre, "It's a Wonderful Life," Library Theatre, 7 p.m.
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.
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Jan. 2: Warren County School District, winter break ends, school resumes.
Jan. 5 - 26: Ivan Fortushniak, era-mashing allegorical paintings by the Indiana University professor. Public opening reception: Saturday, Jan. 5, 6-8 pm
Jan. 6: Bill Cosby live, Library Theatre, 2 p.m. (723-7231).
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
Jan. 23: Warren Concert Association, "The Great American Songbook," Library Theatre, 7:30 p.m.(723-6505)
Feb. 4: Warren County School District, energy day, no school
Feb. 14-16: Reader's Theatre, "Love Letters," Library Theatre, 8 p.m.
Feb. 18: Warren County School District, energy day, no school
Feb. 28-March 3: Jack-in-the-Box Players Production "Cinderella," Library Theatre.
March 6-7: "Ballet Magnificat," Library Theatre, 7 p.m. (fln.org/tickets)
March 9: Rouse Estate presents The BBC, "Beatles & 60s music experience," Library Theatre, 7 p.m. (563-6465).
March 15: An Evening with Rita Coolidge, 8 p.m., Library Theatre (723-7231).
March 17: Warren Concert Association, "De Pue Brothers Band - Weapons of Grass Construction," Library Theatre, 7:30 p.m.(723-6505)
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
April 2: "Seven Bridges" tribute to the Eagles, presented by Yankee Bush Productions, Library Theatre, Warren, 8 p.m. (489-3110).
April 4-6: Warren County School District All-County Musical, "Singing in the Rain," Library Theatre.
April 12: The Oak Ridge Boys concert, Library Theatre, 8 p.m. (723-7231).
April 19: "Spotlight on Broadway" by Youth Connection and Allegheny Regional Theatre Experience, Library Theatre, 7 p.m.
April 23: "Huck & Tom & the Mighty Mississippi," Library Theatre, 7 p.m. (723-7231).
May 3: Warren County School District, energy day, no school
May 16-19: Warren Players present "Harvey," Library Theatre.
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
July 25-28: Warren Players present "Little Shop of Horrors," Library Theatre.