Photo submitted to Times Observer Above, Free Books for Kids Town is celebrating its fifth anniversary with a Benefit Barn Dance on Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Woman’s Club from 4 to 7 p.m. There will be a live band and caller for barn dancing followed by a feast of delicious food these local restaurants: New York Style Deli, Jack’s Tap House, West Side Pizza, the Cornerstone, Bullpen, Perkins and Days Inn (formerly Holiday Inn), and Tops. Basket raffle prizes include Targeted Pet Treats, Rachel Ray Dog and Cat Food, Northwest Bank, Trader Joe’s, coffee from Arbor House, a wine basket and more. Pictured here are volunteers from the Adult Training Facility at Bollinger Enterprises, Inc., which helped put the finishing touches on the preparations including, seated, Greg Bonavita and Bill Dies, volunteers; and, in back, Ruby Wiles, founder Free Books; Ralph Tressler, volunteer; and Jeanine Valencia , program specialist. Sue Lowe, direct care staff, also assisted. Below, Felix and Elianne Valencia are checking out some of the books from Free Books for Kids Town, a non-profit that has been serving the children of Warren County for five years. Admission for adults is by monetary donation (cash, check or credit card). Everyone is welcome.

Class lunch

The Warren High School class of 1955 will meet for lunch at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, at Bob Evans.

WGH Auxiliary Linen Sale

The WGH Auxiliary is sponsoring a Linen Sale on February 8 and 9 in the hospitals Outpatient Lobby from 7a.m. to 4 p.m. Bed linens, pillows, throws, towels, and much more.

Upcoming school district music events

February 7th  Sixth Grade Band Concert at BWMS  6:30

February 23 Youngsville High School  Instrumental  Midwinter Concert 7 p.m.

March 4  Bands in a Round at EMHS 7 p.m.  (Warren County bands)

March 9 Eisenhower Elementary School   Art and Music Program  6:30

March 16-18 All County Musical at the Library Theatre “Beauty and the Beast”

March 28  EMHS Percussion Ensemble and Jazz Band 7 p.m.

April 11 WAEC Kindergarten concert at 6:30

May 2   EMHS  4th -12th grade Bands  7 p.m.

May 9 WAEC Instrumental and choral concert at 6:30 p.m. with  4th-5th Grades ; Fourth Grade Art Show

May 25  Eisenhower Middle School Choral Concert at 7 p.m.  6th -8th grade choruses

May 25  WAHS  Choral Concert:  Madrigals, A Cappella, Ensemble chorus, Senior chorus, 7 p.m. at BWMS

May 29  EMHS Band performs at Pine Grove Cemetery for Memorial Day Ceremony at 10:45 a.m.

May 29  YHS Band participating in the Youngsville Memorial Day parade.

May 30  BWMS  6th -8th Grade Choral Concert at BWMS  7 p.m.

June 1   Eisenhower Senior High School Choral Concert at 7 p.m.   9th -12th  grade choral groups

June 1 WAHS Instrumental 9th -12th Concert Band, Jazz Band, Orchestra at BWMS  7 p.m.

June 6   BWMS  6th -8th Middle school band and orchestra at BWMS at 7 p.m.

PMEA EVENTS in Northwestern PA in which WCSD will be participating.

February 9-11 PMEA District Band at St. Marys High School

February 16-18  PMEA District Jazz Band in Meadville, PA

February 23-25  PMEA Regional Chorus at Freeport High School, Freeport PA

March 31-April 1  PMEA Junior District Band at Girard

PARSE meetings

No PARSE meetings are scheduled in February and March. The April meeting will be announced at a later date.

Class breakfast

The Youngsville class of 1961 will meet for its monthly breakfast get-together at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, at Richard’s Restaurant in Youngsville. Guests are always welcome.

VA benefits assistance

The Youngsville America Legion will host a service officer who will assist veterans with VA benefits and claims from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Walk-ins are welcome.