Youngsville Life: Church to host benefit

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Hessel Valley Lutheran Church will hold a benefit spaghetti dinner on Saturday, May 16, from 3 to 6 p.m. or until sold out to benefit Alisa Clever and her family.

Dinners are drive-through, pick-up only and will be served from the bottom of the driveway. Cost is by

donation and all of the proceeds go to the family.

A little about Alisa in her own words:

“Hi my name is Alisa, I am 37 years old, wife and mother of 2 wonderful children 11, ages 15 and 11. For the past several years, I have dedicated myself to advancing my education while working full-time and managing the responsibilities of motherhood, and supporting my husband who faced his own challenges as he recovered from a stroke.

I completed my Associate’s Degree in Healthcare Management and excitedly embarked on a new path to better provide for my family. It felt as though everything was finally beginning to fall into place for us to pursue and achieve our goals as a family. However, an unexpected tum has altered our course.

Last year I received a devastating diagnosis, Stage 3 Pancreatic Cancer, leading to significant pain and discomfort that has made life particularly difficult to navigate. As I focus on my ongoing treatments and recovery, the associated medical expenses, along with travel costs have created a considerable financial burden for our family.

Therefore, I am reaching out to seek your help. Any donation you can provide, no matter how small, would be appreciated. Your support, prayers and positive thoughts would mean the world to us during this challenging time.

We are immensely grateful for the Love and Kindness that surrounds us. Thank You sincerely for your generosity and compassion.”

Those who are unable to attend but still want to donate can send donations to the Hessel Valley Lutheran Church

PO Box 7, 166 Hessell Valley Road, Sugar Grove, PA 16350. Make checks payable to the church and write Alisa in the memo line.

COMMUNITY NEWS

– St. Francis Episcopal Church, 343 East Main St., Youngsville, will host a Taize prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. The quiet, contemplative gatherings offer an opportunity for prayer and reflection. For more information call Vicar Joe McGarry at 814-723-9360.

– Saron Lutheran Church, West Main Street, Youngsville, is having its annual spring rummage and bake sale on Saturday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to noon. On Saturday the cost is a $1 per bag sale. The church has an elevator available for access to the basement where the sale is being held.

– St. Luke Catholic Church, 420 N. Main St., Youngsville, is holding a rummage sale and bake sale Saturday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. A bag sale on May 2 will cost $1 a bag. The sale is sponsored by the Altar/Rosary Society.

– Irvine Presbyterian Church and Scout Troop 22 are having a rummage and bake sale Saturday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to noon at 885 National Forge Road, Irvine.

LIBRARY NEWS

– Warren Gives: On Wednesday, May 13, between 6 .a.m. and 10 p.m., visit www.warrengives.org to help

support the Youngsville Library through the Community Foundation of Warren County’s 14th annual day of giving. One of the things that makes giving through Warren Gives a wonderful opportunity is the match pool. A percentage of the match pool is added on top of a donation, which makes donations grow. Another way to support is to stop by the library and pick up a form that can be mailed into the Community Foundation with a check. The form must

be received at the foundation office no later than May 11.

The Youngsville Public Library provides Youngsville, and surrounding communities with access to information, technology, ideas, and experiences, to enrich and strengthen the lives of the community.

Here are just a few of the many things the YPL provides for the community: books, magazines, DVDs, and audiobooks, “free to the public.” eBooks, computer access, 24-7 high-speed Wi-Fi access, summer reading program, book club, free summer snack program, and much more. The library also offers faxing, copying, and scanning services, for a nominal fee.

Intermediate and short-term needs for the library include replacing the roof, which is more than 20 years old, and purchasing an automatic door for handicap access.

Other needs include: purchasing new circulation materials in all formats from picture books to eBook and/audiobooks; increasing programming/outreach opportunities with the purchase of supplies, digital databases, and other resources to enhance children, youth, and adult programs; updating and maintaining the public use of computers, software, and hardware; and building maintenance.

“We at the Youngsville Library truly appreciate your continued support,” library officials said. “It’s because of donors like you that we can provide this valuable resource to our community.”

Go to www.warrengives.org for more information.

– Something new to the Youngsville Library is online access to library webinars, events and upcoming speakers, all from the comforts of home. Go to libraryc.org/youngsvillelibrary for more details. Those interested can also access past event recordings.

– On Tuesdays, Career Link will be at the Youngsville Library from 10 a.m. to noon. Stop in for a one stop shop for career development. Career Link offers free personalized services including one on one support with resumes and applications. Career Link can also help access skills testing and other job seeker resources. This will be a weekly event on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon until further notice.

– May programs: On Saturday, May 2, stop by and vote for a favorite Kentucky Derby horse and make a Kentucky Derby Hat. The week of May 4-8 is Teacher Appreciation Week. Make a note or a picture for a favorite teacher. On Saturday, May 9, stop in with mom and make a craft for Mother’s Day.

– The monthly book sale on the last Saturday, May 30, will feature kids and young adult books.

– As a reminder of the library services: Public wifi access 24/7; high speed internet; power library reference and computer applications; computer printing, copier, scanner and faxing available with a fee; Book Club meets the second Tuesday of the month from 3 to 4 p.m.; Preschool story time is the second Tuesday of the month from 10:30 to 11 a.m.; WIFI Wednesday is the third Wednesday of the month from 4 to 5 p.m. Stop by for free help with electronic devices including iPhone, Androids and tablets. No appointment is needed.

– Library hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, closed Fridays and open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays.

– To make giving easier, those who want to support the library can stop by the Youngsville branch of Northwest Savings Bank and donate directly to the library. Stop by during normal business hours and the staff will help with a donation.

MISCELLANEOUS NEWS

– Every Thursday is “Bar-Bingo” at the Youngsville American Legion (10 North Main St.)..Bingo starts at 6 p..m, and the kitchen opens at 5 p.m. Bar-Bingo is a formal term for the weekly fundraising event and is not intended to imply that bingo participants are required to sit at or near the bar area.