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Sunflower Festival set for weekend

Wilds Sonshine Factory will welcome visitors for its fourth annual PA State Sunflower Festival from Friday to Sunday for a celebration of Pennsylvania’s rich agricultural heritage, rural communities and the growing economic impact of rural tourism. The event will be at 3480 Route 6, West Kane. What began in 2023 as part of Wilds Sonshine Factory’s Grand Opening has grown into a much-anticipated annual event that continues to draw thousands of visitors to the area. The inaugural festival welcomed approximately 2,000 people over three days. In 2024, attendance tripled to roughly ...

Caterpillars begin to grab attention

Often, the way observation works is that you start to notice more of something once you are aware of it. Perhaps someone points out an interesting bird, or maybe you find an unusual plant. Once it piques your interest, then you are more likely to set out with the intention to find more. This ...

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Barnes picnic set The annual Barnes Picnic will be held Sunday, Aug. 30 from noon until 2 p.m. at the Sheffield Lions Den. Enjoy food and fellowship with current and former residents and friends of Barnes. Please bring a dish to share. Meatballs, corn-on-the-cob, drinks and tableware will be provided. Walking tours planned JAMESTOWN — The Fenton History Center’s upcoming tour on Saturday at 10 a.m. is about Jamestown’s Hidden Alleys. Tucked away from view behind respectable facades, alleys were indispensable elements in American cities during the last half of the 19th ...

‘Jump into Fall’ event set for Saturday

Pleasant Community’s second Annual “Jump into Fall” Carnival will be Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Pleasant Community Church, 679 Pleasant Drive, Warren. The afternoon of fun will include a bounce house, cotton candy, hot dogs, balloon animals, popcorn and more. The church ...

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League plans Wednesday event A “Meet and Greet “ event with the members and guests of the Warren League of Women Voters will be Wednesday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Oak Room at the Conewango Club, 201 Market St., Warren. The public is invited to drop in to hear how the nonpartisan political organization works year round to ensure free and fair elections, provide information to help voters make informed choices, and opportunities to defend our democracy. Displays of past league studies, resources on current issues, and good conversations. RSVP at Sallyb228hotmail.com and go ...

Youngsville Life: Gearing for book sale

Editor's Note: Please email community news to Colette Nelson at Colettenel.ypl@gmail.com by Wednesday of each week to be included in the Youngsville News section of the Saturday paper. COMMUNITY NEWS The Weekly Harvest Market at The Suites at the Rouse, 615 Rouse Ave., Youngsville will open for the year soon. The official start date for the market is Thursday, Aug. 27, from 4 to 6:30 p.m., continuing every Thursday with the last date being Thursday, October 1. It’s an outdoor market (inside if inclement weather). There is no cost for vendors to attend, but registration is required ...