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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.
Through Aug. 29: “Warren and Beyond,” photographs of Robert Porterfield on display, Wetmore Gallery of the Warren Public Library.
Aug. 15-Sept. 7: Naturalistic painted renderings of birds in their natural environments by Brent Langley, Coal Valley, IL AND The Shane Newell collections, carved American bird decoys from the collection of Shane Newell of Springfield, MA, Crary Art Gallery, 511 Market St., Warren (www.crarygallery.org)
Aug. 26 and 28: Library Theatre Films, “Boyhood,” 7:30 p.m.
Aug. 28: Touch of Gold (variety) at Music in the Park sponsored by Northwest Savings Bank, Soldiers & Sailors Park, Hickory St. at Pennsylvania Ave. W., Warren, 7-9 p.m.
Aug. 29: Pray for Pete, fund-raiser for Pete Morrison who was badly burned in July, music, auction, bake sale and more, Sugar Grove Fire Hall, 1-7 p.m. ((716) 665-3151).
Aug. 29: Field of Flags placed, Warren County Memorial Park, Starbrick, volunteers needed, 9 a.m.
Sept. 1: Warren County Fiber Artists, What is blocking? by Priscilla Breese, The Crossing, Pennsylvania Ave. W. at Hickory St., 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 1: Open read night for writers and poets, Authors Books & Music, 227 Liberty St., Warren, 6-8 p.m.
Sept. 4: Barbara Jean (jazz) at Music in the Park sponsored by Northwest Savings Bank, Soldiers & Sailors Park, Hickory St. at Pennsylvania Ave. W., Warren, 7-9 p.m.
Sept. 5: A motorcycle parts swap meet for all makes of cycles, including accessories and clothing, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Brokenstraw Valley Campground, Pittsfield. Ssponsored by the Gold Wing Road Riders, Chapter Q of Warren (688-2192).
Sept. 11: Patriot’s Day Freedom Walk sponsored by Sugar Grove AMVETS and its Auxiliary, 6 p.m., start and end at Sugar Grove Town Park.
Sept. 11: 9/11 service honoring emergency responders, 8:30 a.m.; honoring US military and veterans with special flag dedication, 6:30 p.m. Refreshments following each service. Memorial Bike Ride departs Warren Mall parking lot at 5 p.m.
Sept. 11-12: Youngsville Library’s Annual Book and Bake “Sale,” 10 a.m.-4 p.m. both days, by donation.
Sept. 11-12: Village of Lottsville Bicentennial, Lottsville Heritage Days: Friday: gospel group singing at Lottsville United Methodist Church, 7 p.m.; Saturday: 5K Run, 9 a.m.; salute to veterans, 11 a.m.; chicken barbecue, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Little Miss Contest, 1:30 p.m.; auction, 4 p.m., all at Freehold Township Building, Lottsville.
Sept. 12: Elk Township Historical Society open house, 1-4 p.m., former Scandia School, Scandia four corners.
Sept. 12: Friends of Rouse September Swing Golf Scramble, Cable Hollow Golf Course, registration, 8 a.m.; start, 9 a.m. (www.Rouse.org)
Sept. 12-13: 36th annual Wild Wind Folk Art & Craft Festival, Warren County Fairgrounds, Pittsfield, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day, 150 exhibitors, food, music, demos and kid’s activities, rain or shine.
Sept. 19: Gran Fondo of the Alleghenies (bike 30, 70 or 100 miles), presented by Warren County Chamber of Business and Industry and Highmark, start and finish at Warren Holiday Inn (wccbi.org or 723-3050).
Sept. 24-26: Youngsville High School Alumni Homecoming Weekend: Thursday: homecoming parade and pep rally, Mike Shine Field, 7 p.m.; Friday: YHS tour followed by homecoming football game, 7 p.m. Saturday: alumni breakfast, Richard’s Restaurant, 9 a.m.; alumni dinner buffet (reservations required), Youngsville Fire Hall, 5:30 – 7 p.m.; alumni dance featuring music by “Trixx,” 8 p.m.-midnight (Lou Ann Lauger, P.O. Box 235, Youngsville, PA 16371; 489-3535; 563-4791)
Sept. 24-27: Pennsylvania State Championship Fishing Tournament (PASCFT), Tidioute (www.pascft.org)
Sept. 25-26: Russell Volunteer Fire Department Rummage Sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday?(items $1 per bag Saturday). Donations accepted Thursday, Sept. 24.
Sept. 25-26: Youngsville Alumni Homecoming Weekend, homecoming football game, breakfast at Richard’s Restaurant and alumni homecoming dinner dance on Saturday. (688-9073).
Sept. 26: Kwik Fill Fall Family 5K run/walk in North Warren, registration, 7:30 a.m.; race start, 9 a.m. www.fswc.org/fall-family-five
Sept. 26: Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Betts Field, registration, 9 a.m.; program, 9:30 a.m.; walk steps off, 10 a.m.
Oct. 6: Warren County Fiber Artists, Work Session for Kinzua Knit-Away, The Crossing, Pennsylvania Ave. W. at Hickory St., 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 6: Open read night for writers and poets, Authors Books & Music, 227 Liberty St., Warren, 6-8 p.m.
Oct. 9-11: Johnny Appleseed Festival, Sheffield.
Oct. 10: Mainstreet Brass presented by Warren Concert Association at First Presbyterian Church, Third at Market, Warren (note location change from usual venue for this concert only), 7:30 p.m. (723-6505 or email warrenconcertassociation@gmail.com).
Oct. 10: Elk Township Historical Society open house, 1-4 p.m., former Scandia School, Scandia four corners.
Oct. 10: 8 p.m., at the Struthers Library Theatre, Warren, Yankee Bush Productions Presents ZBTB’s Tribute to Zac Brown. Call 489-3110 for tickets.
Oct. 14: Elk Township Historical Society, Photo Contest People’s Choice Awards, former Scandia School, Scandia four corners.
Oct. 24: Russell Volunteer Fire Department Turkey Party, doors open, 5:30 p.m.
Nov. 1: Hospice of Warren County’s annual memorial service.
Nov. 2: Warren County Fiber Artists, November 2 – What is Thrumming? by presenter Barb Tracey, The Crossing, Pennsylvania Ave. W. at Hickory St., 6:30 p.m.
Nov. 3: Elk Township Historical Society, Election Day Open House, former Scandia School, Scandia four corners.
Nov. 7: Russell Volunteer Fire Department Craft Show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., more than 30 vendors, silent auction, lunch available, free admission.
Nov. 7: 8 p.m., at the Struthers Library Theatre, Warren, Yankee Bush Productions Presents their 1st “Locally Owned Talent” Show featuring The Elektra Kings, Cindy Love, The Pearsons and Super Lush. Call 489-3110 for tickets.
Nov. 16-23: National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child, accepting shoebox-size gifts to be sent around the world to bring God’s love to impoverished children, Pleasant Community Church, 673 Pleasant Dr. (723-7730)
Nov. 17: Speaker Dr. Sam Lonich, sponsored by Hospice of Warren County.
Nov. 21: Winter Wonderland Craft Show sponsored by Youngsville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary, Youngsville Fire Hall, 107 tables, food, silent auction, free admission, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.(563-4042)
Dec. 12: DePue Brothers Grassical Christmas, Warren Concert Association, Struthers Library Theatre, Warren, 7:30 p.m. (723-6505 or email warrenconcertassociation@gmail.com).
Jan. 5: Warren County Fiber Artists, Knit, Gab & Show, The Crossing, Pennsylvania Ave. W. at Hickory St., 6:30 p.m.
Feb. 2: Warren County Fiber Artists, Filet Crochet by presenter: Angie Tracey, The Crossing, Pennsylvania Ave. W. at Hickory St., 6:30 p.m.
March 1: Warren County Fiber Artists, Constructing Community Afghan II, The Crossing, Pennsylvania Ave. W. at Hickory St., 6:30 p.m.
April 5:Warren County Fiber Artists, Knitting from the Center Out by presenter Mary DeFabio, The Crossing, Pennsylvania Ave. W. at Hickory St., 6:30 p.m.
April 9: EVA presented by Warren Concert Associtaiton, Struthers Library Theatre, Warren, 7:30 p.m. (723-6505 or email warrenconcertassociation@gmail.com).
April 30: Sybarite5, Warren Concert Association, Struthers Library Theatre, Warren, 7:30 p.m. (723-6505 or email warrenconcertassociation@gmail.com).
May 3: Warren County Fiber Artists, What can you do with an I-Cord? by presenter Priscilla Breese, The Crossing, Pennsylvania Ave. W. at Hickory St., 6:30 p.m.