Ping-pong ball rollercoasters was the final theme of Youngsville Library’s STEM-ulating Stories with Sara program. Kids had the opportunity to experiment with angles, slope, gravity, and inertia as they created a rollercoaster track – made out of drinking straws -for their ping-pong ball to “ride.” A very special thank you to Sara Robinson all her hard work, creativity, and dedication resulted in another year of summer STEM fun for all who participated.

LIBRARY NEWS

Amazing Animals

Program

Monday, July 31st from 10:30 am – 11:30 am at the Youngsville Library is the last day of the “Amazing Animals” program series. Walk in and join the fun. No registration required. Listen to nature stories, learn about fascinating creature features, enjoy a snack, and leave with a take-home craft. Target ages 4-12 years, but all are welcome.

Fiction & Fitness

Program

Wednesday, August 2nd from 10:00 am – 11:00 am is Youngsville Library’s Fiction & Fitness program in partnership with the Yngs YMCA and located behind the Yngs YMCA at Island Park. There are 3 dates remaining in this 6-part program. August 2nd, August 16th, and August 23rd. You do not need to register. Each program in this free series features: themed stories with corresponding fitness activity, a snack, and take-home craft. Each week that a child attends, they will receive a FREE Yngs YMCA day-pass and a FREE raffle ticket chance to win give-away prizes. The theme changes each day of the series. The theme for August 2nd is: Carnival and will feature carnival-themed activities and events.

Bariatric Support

Group meeting

Wednesday, August 2nd from 5:00 – 6:00 pm, a Bariatric Support Group will be meeting at the Youngsville Public Library. This meeting is open to the public and all are welcome. The goal of this group is to offer a casual, friendly atmosphere where anyone who has had bariatric surgery- or might be considering surgery- can share and discuss their ongoing experiences and questions with one another. This group will meet the first Wednesday of each month from 5-6 pm at the Youngsville Library. Questions: all Rebecca Butler 814-650-2632.

Warren County Fair

Entry help

If you need help navigating the online Warren County Fair entry registration page (www.warrencountyfair.net), help is available at the Youngsville Library. Call 814-563-7670 during business hours to schedule one-on-one help. Business hours: Mon & Wed 10 am – 6 pm, Tues 10 am – 3 pm, & Fri. 11 am – 4 pm. Non-animal entry deadline is August 2nd.

BORO NEWS

Youngsville

Cemetery help

Youngsville Cemetery is looking for volunteers to mow, trim and/or do basic clean-up. Any amount of help is much appreciated. A paid position is possible. If interested in helping, call Randy McKinney: 814-563-9904.

Island Park Pickle Ball The Pickle Ball Courts at Island Park, Yngs have the nets up and are available anytime for open play. You can borrow pickle ball paddles and balls to use on the courts from the Youngsville YMCA. You do not have to be a YMCA member to borrow the pickleball equipment. The back of the Yngs YMCA building faces Island Park. Questions about borrowing pickleball materials call the Yngs YMCA at 814-802-1618, Business hours are: Monday -Friday: 5 am – 7 pm and Saturdays 8 am – 1 pm. There are also books about pickleball rules and “how to tips” available for check out at the Youngsville Public Library, business hours: Monday & Wednesday 10 am -6 pm, Tuesdays 10 am – 3 pm, and Fridays 11 am – 4 pm.

Island Park Music

Youngsville Boro’s weekly Island Park Music Series starts at 6:00 pm each Thursday and is located at Island Park. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy this free music series. Performing country music on Thursday, August 3rd is Callie Williams (Variety) and on Thursday, August 10th is Back Log (Rock).

MISCELLANEOUS NEWS

Vacation Bible School The Youngsville First United Methodist Church (225 East Main Street), invites you to Vacation Bible School. Monday, July 31st through Thursday, August 3rd from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. For all children ages 4 years old through kids who have completed 6th grade. Vacation Bible school will include bible lessons, music, crafts, and games. Questions: call 814-563-4029.

Chicken BBQ

Chicken BBQ Fundraiser at Pleasant Township VFD on Saturday, August 5th from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm (or sold out).