ONE WEEK REMAINS IN LIBRARY’S ‘LOVE YOUR LIBRARY’ GIVEAWAY

One week remains for getting raffle ticket chances for Youngsville Library’s Annual “Love Your Library” raffle extravaganza.

Five chances cost a $5 donation (any denomination in $5 increments is a possibility); buyers choose which of the 13 great themed options they’d like to take a chance on. All proceeds directly benefit the Youngsville Public Library. Library hours are Monday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. If a trip to the library during business hours isn’t possible, print a downloadable “Raffle Request Form” located on Youngsville Library’s website at www.YoungsvilleLibrary.org. Mail the completed form and donation check directly to Youngsville Public Library or drop it off at the library’s secure drop-box, which is accessible 24/7. A library staff member will contact the buyer by phone to tell them the library received the request form, will also fill-out the raffle tickets on their behalf, and place them in the corresponding containers.

The 13 themed choices are: (#1) “Fill ‘er Up”: $50 Sheetz cards, $50 Kwik Fill cards; (#2) “Dinner & a Movie”: $50 Dipson Theater gift cards, $50 cash; (#3) “Keep on Scratching”: $100 in scratch off lottery tickets; “(#4) “Good Eats“: $30 Applebee’s, $25 Ida Mae’s, $20 Mama Janes, $25 Forester Restaurant, $5 cash; (#5) “Got Ya Covered“: $100 Carter Lumber Gift Card; (#6) “From Outdoor needs to Indoor Fun“: $100 KAM’s logging supplies/outdoor wear, (#7) “Let’s go Shopping“: $50 Walmart card, $25 Tops Markets card, $25 Kwik Fill card; (#8) “You Name It, We Got It + Ice cream“: $50 Youngsville Hardware Card & $50 for “Scoops” Ice cream shop (on-site @ Yngs Hardware and features Pot-o-Gold Ice cream, (#9) “Cold Cash“: $100 bill, (#10) “Yngs Wine & Dine“: $50 Brokenstraw Winery, $25 Huey’s Restaurant, $30 Yng Dairy Queen; (#11) “Yngs Food & More“: $50 cash, $20 Outlet City/Simple Dick’s, $25 Kwik Fill card, $5 lottery ticket; (#12) “Golf, dinner, cash“: $25 Ribs & Bones, $30 cash, Jackson Valley certificate for 18 holes and ½ a cart, and (#13) “Little Women 4-piece doll set“: a Franklin Heirloom, four-pc doll set, each doll is in its original packaging and box and includes authentication letter and original doll stand, plus a hardcover copy of the “Little Women” novel by Louisa May Alcott.

“Our library truly depends on this fundraiser, so please be sure to patronize all the supporting businesses – they deserve it. And thank you to everyone in advance who is willing to take a chance this year by supporting our ‘Love Your Library’ raffle extravaganza fundraiser,” said Kristy Wallace, library director.

Career/Training Workshops: Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. a representative from PA CareerLink will be at the Youngsville Library to assist with resume writing help, job search questions and free training opportunities from a free, PA sponsored database containing more than 6,000 skills-training opportunities. Walk-ins are welcome.

Those interested in how to take free classes to increase their employment marketability or who want to learn how to take some classes for self-improvement, can stop in. More information is available by contacting the PA CareerLink, TEF Chris Hinchman, to set up a one-on-one appointment at Christopher.Hinchman@nwpacarrerlink.org or call 814-853-3942.

Sensory Story Time: Join in the interactive and immersive story time fun on Tuesday from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the Youngsville Public Library (100 Broad Street, Youngsville). Sensory story time is offered the fourth Tuesday of each month. In many ways sensory storytime is similar to a regular story time -with books, songs, and movement- but it also is a safe, special, encouraging space for children with special needs to interact with their peers. It also includes time for exploration of sensory bins and various manipulatives too. Target ages are 4-8 years, but all are welcome.

Eclipse take-home packets: The Total Eclipse is Monday, April 8. Are you ready? Do you have certified solar-eclipse glasses? The Youngsville Public Library has created a 10 page “Eclipse 101 Take-home Packet” that will be available at the library starting Monday, March 18th. The Solar Eclipse will take place on Monday, April 8 and the Youngsville area is located inside the path of eclipse totality. Inside the ten-page Eclipse 101 packet you’ll discover a wealth of information that includes exact times marking the beginning, middle, and ending of the eclipse cycle in our area, a site map, a reputable link to find exact eclipse paths and times throughout the country, easy to follow explanations about solar eclipses, and even information about what is the optimum color of clothing to where during an eclipse and other interesting facts. The packet also includes fun and safe ways to view the Solar Eclipse without using certified Solar Eclipse Glasses, including DIY solar eclipse viewer directions. The library is only asking for a $1 donation per eclipse packet to help offset the library’s printing costs for each ten-page packet. Two safety-certified solar eclipse glasses will be given away with each eclipse packet. Library hours are Monday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

BOROUGH NEWS

Borough Hours: The Youngsville Borough Offices and DPW services will be closed on Friday in observance of Good Friday. Regular borough hours and DPW services will resume on Monday, April 1.

Revision re: 2023 real estate taxes: April 12 is the last day to pay 2023 real estate taxes at the Youngsville Borough Office. All payments must be put in the payment slot by 4 p.m. April 12. No personal checks will be accepted for payment after April 1. All payments received after April 12 will be returned. This includes any mailed-in payments; if mailed-in payments are not physically received at the Youngsville Borough Office by April 12 at 4 p.m., they will be returned.

Borough Spring Cleanup: The annual Youngsville Borough Spring Clean Up date will be Saturday, May 11, from 8 a.m. to noon. Spring cup is for borough residents only; identification proving borough residency is required. Clean up will be held in the borough building parking lot, 40 Railroad St. Cost is $15 per car or $25 per truck. No tires, batteries, paint cans, propane tanks, desktop/laptop computers, computer monitors, computer peripherals (accessories), televisions, or any other electron devices, or other hazardous materials will be accepted. For more information, call 814-563-4604.

MISCELLANEOUS EVENTS

GVFD Fish Fry: A fish fry will be held Friday at the Garland Volunteer fire hall at 5 p.m. Dine in or take out. Cost is $14 for a full dinner and $8 for fish only. Dinner includes deep-fried fish, French fries or baked potato, coleslaw, roll, drink, and dessert.

Thursday Bingo: Bingo open to the public every Thursday night at the Youngsville American Legion (10 N. Main St.). Bingo starts at 6 p.m., Kitchen opens at 5 p.m. Kitchen is also open to the public on Bingo nights. No smoking allowed at Youngsville American Legion from 5 to 9 p.m. on Bingo nights.

Night at the races fundraiser: Saturday, April 6, from 7 to 10 p.m. is the annual “Night at the Races” fundraiser located at the Youngsville Fire Hall. Doors open at 6 p.m. Presented by the Friends of the Brokenstraw Valley Swimming Pool and the Youngsville Recreation Commission, all proceeds benefit the Brokenstraw Valley Swimming Pool. The event is limited to those over the age of 21. Bring-your-own-beer, with light snacks provided, pull tabs and 50/50 giveaways. Wager on action-packed, heart pounding videotaped horse racing, win door prizes as well as the results of the races. Don Kentucky derby attire and win a prize.

Pittsfield spring cleanup: Pittsfield township will hold its spring clean-up from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at the township municipal building on Route 6. Cleanup is limited to township residents only. There will be no early or late drop offs. There will be a $10 per unit fee. No tires, concrete, paint, hazardous wastes, appliances with refrigerants, TVs, electronic equipment, or asphalt roofing materials will be accepted. Help and refreshments will be available. Donations accepted.

Easter Egg Hunts: (a) March 30 at 11 a.m. at Friendship Field (Pittsfield), for kids ages 0-12 years. Sponsored by Pittsfield Otterbein GMC. (b) March 30 at 1 p.m. at the Youngsville Free Methodist Church (179 Davis Street), rain or shine. For kids from toddlers to 6th grade. (c) March 30 at 11 am at Island Park for kids 0 -10 years, sponsored by Youngsville American Legion and Youngsville Legion Auxiliary.

Easter services: Pittsfield Otterbein Global Methodist Church services (258 Dalrymple Street): Good Friday the sanctuary will be open for prayer from noon to 2 p.m., Easter Sunday service begins at 9 a.m. Youngsville New Life Church (18 Second Street): Maundy Thursday (March 28) service at 7 p.m. Good Friday the sanctuary will be open for prayer from noon to 2 p.m. with the Easter Sunday service at 11 a.m.