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4-H presents: Kiwanis Club joins for 32nd public speaking program

The Warren County 4-H program and the Kiwanis Club of Warren celebrated the 32nd year of helping 4-H members develop their public speaking skills on March 7. The annual Kiwanis 4-H Presentation program, held at a Penn State Extension Office, aims to build confidence in young speakers as they ...

Briefs…

Lenten services “In the midst of panic, chaos, and frustration, we reach out to you assuring you the church is here,” said Heidi Ketzko, First United Methodist Church. “However, in light of decisions made this week, many events are being cancelled to help stem the spread of the Coronavirus. The noon Lenten Service will continue as scheduled at First United Methodist Church on Thursday, March 19. However, there will be no soup and pie luncheon following the service. We trust all of you will stay safe and healthy.” The 2020 Warren Ministerial Lenten Services continue at noon ...

Distinctive stamp

Chapman State Park will host a Simple Gifts Workshop and Concert on Friday, July 3, at its amphitheater. Two women plus ten instruments equals one good time, and you’re in for a very special treat. Karen Hirshon and Linda Littleton play a wide variety of ethnic folk music, and you’ll ...

Players’ production of ‘Inherit the Wind’ opens Thursday

Creation or evolution? Faith or freedom of thought? These are the issues on trial in one of the greatest courtroom dramatizations of the 20th Century, and on the docket for the next Warren Players’ production. “Inherit the Wind” takes the stage in the Mead Family Library Room of the ...

All about trains

Warren Philharmonic has an upcoming performance on March 15th at Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church, featuring classical music all about trains. We know trains are built for various reasons and purposes. However, music rarely comes to mind when you think of the topic. Musical Director and Conductor Bryan Eckenrode said he was excited about this concert as a whole because of his own love and nostalgia for trains. Growing up in Cresson, located between Altoona and Johnstown, Eckenrode’s father was a railroader and the family lived right by the tracks. They lived so close, “the ...

TO DO

The following is a list of upcoming local entertainment events. The Times Observer welcomes additions to the list that are of community interest. To add an event, email managing editor Jon Sitler at jsitler@timesobserver.com. March 7: Warren Woman's Club Usable Discards Sale; Saturday, March 7, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Woman's Club ballroom 310 Market Street. March 8: Blue Star Mothers of Kinzua donation breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m. at American Legion Post 135. March 10: Warren County Historical Society Annual Meeting & Program, 6 p.m. The historical society's brief annual meeting ...