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.
Sept. 19: Hooktown Holidays Second Annual Charity Garage Sale, first level, parking garage, Warren, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
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: Area Photography through the Ages fundraiser featuring ZsebArt Photography and images from the historical society collections, a unique art show of photos from the past and present, Wilder Museum of Warren County History, 51 Erie Ave., Irvine, 6-8 p.m.
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. 26: Scout Appreciation Day, refreshments provided courtesy of Golden Living Center & AseraCare Hospice, Wilder Museum of Warren County History, 51 Erie Ave., Irvine, 1-5 p.m.
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.
Sept. 26-Oct. 17: “Wood on Glass,” 19th and early 20th century photographs by William T. Clarke, made from glass plate negatives, documenting the lumbering industry in the region. Opening reception, 6-8 p.m. and gallery talk, 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, Crary Art Gallery, 511 Market St., Warren.
Oct. 2-3: Rummage sale sponsored by Trinity Women of United Methodist Church, Clarendon, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday.
Oct. 3: Casey Gray Memorial Whiffle Ball Tournament, Werner Park, Russell (for information on how to form a team, call 723-6297 or 688-1592).
Oct. 4: Pet Blessing, Sugar Grove Park, 4 p.m. Bring leashed pets or pictures to be blessed.
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. 9-10: Haunted House & Trolley Tours (first come, first served), Warren County Historical Society, 210 Fourth Ave., Warren, 6-8:30 p.m.
Oct. 9-10: Kinzua Knit-Away, First United Methodist Church, 200 Market St., Warren, Friday: meet Jane Bigelow, author of A Knitter’s Gallery of Mitered Squares, 6-9 p.m. Saturday: fiber arts classes, vendor marketplace, lunch, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (registration required; kinzuaknitaway.com)
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. 12: Pine Grove Historical Committee Open House, township hall, display of historical photos and memorabilia of Pine Grove Township, 6-8 p.m.
Oct. 14: Elk Township Historical Society, Photo Contest People’s Choice Awards, former Scandia School, Scandia four corners.
Oct. 16-17: Haunted Museum on Eerie Avenue. Prepare to be Scared!, Wilder Museum, 51 Erie Ave., Irvine, 6-8 p.m.
Oct. 17: Benefit spaghetti dinner for family of Becky Westfall who died in a motorcycle accident, sponsored by ABATE of PA, Warren Chapter, Youngsville Fire?Hall, 3-7 p.m.
Oct. 18: The Pregnancy Support Center in cooperation with area churches host “The Silver Ring Thing,” Eisenhower Middle/High School, 6-8 p.m. forlocal youths; parent session from 6-6:45 p.m.
Oct. 18: Haunted Museum for the Feint at Heart, Wilder Museum, 51 Erie Ave., Irvine, 4-6 p.m.
Oct. 17: ABATE of PA, Warren Chapter, sponsoring a benefit spaghetti dinner for the Westfall family in memory of Becky Westfall who died in a motorcycle accident, 3-7 p.m., Youngsville Fire Hall.
Oct. 22-24: Warren Public Library Clearance Book Sale, 10 a.m.-7:45 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m.-4:45 Friday; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday.
Oct. 24: Turkey party sponsored by Clarendon Volunteer Fire Department, doors open, 6 p.m.
Oct. 24: Russell Volunteer Fire Department Turkey Party, doors open, 5:30 p.m.
October 25: Sasquatch Trail Run and Walk, Chapman State Park; registration, 7:30 a.m.; race begins, 8:30 a.m. To register, visit www.warrenparuns.com.
Oct. 30-Nov. 15: Warren Art League Fall Show. Works in a variety of media by members of the Warren Art League. Opening reception Friday, Oct. 30, 6-8 p.m., Crary Art Gallery, 511 Market St., Warren.
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 its first “Locally Owned Talent” Show featuring The Elektra Kings, Cindy Love, The Pearsons and Take 5. 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. 19: Robert H. Jackson Program presented by co-founder of the Jackson Center, Attorney Gregory Peterson, Warren County Courthouse, Jackson Courtroom, 204 Fourth Ave., Warren, 7 p.m. This program is open and free to the public.
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. 4: Christmas Open House, Girls Victorian Holiday Tea, Warren County Historical Society, 210 Fourth Ave., Warren, 6-8:30 p.m.
Dec. 4-27: Pennsylvania Wilds Invitational. Works by selected PA Wilds member-artisans from across the state’s northern tier. Opening reception Friday, Dec. 4, 6-8 p.m. (closed Christmas Day), Crary Art Gallery, 511 Market St., Warren.
Dec. 12: Girls Victorian Tea, Warren County Historical Society, 210 Fourth Ave., Warren, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (permission slips required).
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.
