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Fundraising event planned Thursday Double Rainbow Farm is hoping to raise some funds during its Animal Sanctuary Benefit. There will be a fundraising event at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Elks Club. Each $10 ticket provides the donor with a chance to win one of several prizes. The prizes include a kayak, a cooler full of beef, a two-hour pontoon rental from Wolf Run Marina, and a weekend for four — including horseback riding — in one of the Double Rainbow cabins. Appetizers are included, drinks will be available, and there will also be other fund-raising activities. Garden Club ...

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Rummage sale planned The St. Joseph Church and School in Warren will hold its annual rummage sale Friday, June 24, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, June 25, from 8 a.m. to noon. ROARIN’ at Larimer The Revitalization of Russell and Akeley will sponsor its monthly music series ROARN’ at Larimer featuring music from Dean Wells on Saturday, June 11, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Larimer Park. Campfire program The ANF is sponsoring a wildlife talk at Kiasutha Beach on Friday, June 10, at 8 p.m. The program, “Amazing Animals and the Truth Behind the Myths,” is family-friendly ...

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Chicken BBQ to be held Sunday The Lander Volunteer Fire Department will hold a drive-through chicken barbecue Sunday beginning at noon. The cost is $12 for a full dinner or $8 for a half chicken or children’s meal. The chicken is cooked over charcoal fire with the department’s signature basting sauce. Sides include potato salad, apple sauce, roll and dessert. Dinner Club gathers Thursday The Newton Dinner Club will meet at 12:30 p.m. Thursday at Station 61 formerly Richard’s Restaurant. Chronic Wasting Disease open house Wednesday There will be a Chronic Wasting Disease ...

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Tidioute Trails & Tales Saturday is World Migratory Bird Day, and the Tidioute Library will be holding Trails & Tails by reading a book about birds, walk along the beautiful Allegheny River on the Riverside Rec-Trek Trail while reading the library’s first Trails & Tales book, “Mama Built a Little Nest” by Jennifer Ward. The trailhead is located on the west end of Main Street at the bottom of Babylon Hill. Children and families can complete this program at their leisure between May 14 and June 1st. The first 30 kids (K-6th grade) to return a participation form to the Tidioute ...

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Class to meet for lunch The Warren High School Class of 1953 will meet for lunch at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Eagles Club. Members and guests are invited. Garden club meets The Hill and Dale Garden Club held its first meeting of the year on April 28 at the Lottsville United Methodist Church. A total of 23 people attended. The Bird Committee reported there has been a family of eagles in the Valley. It was also reported that the Orioles and Hummingbirds are back. The speaker was Kelly Armour from the Erie Art Center who presented music and ballads from different cultures all ...

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Retired ladies meet Friday The Osram-Sylvania retired ladies will meet at 1 p.m. Friday, May 6, at Station 61 Restaurant, Youngsville. Cemetery association meeting The Chandlers Valley Cemetery Association is meeting on Wednesday, May 11, at 7 p.m. at the Chandlers Valley United Methodist. Discussion will include settling a date for a workbee. All lot owners and/or family members are encouraged to attend. Pickleball Open House The Warren Pickleball Club is holding an open house on Saturday, May 14, at Betts Park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Attendees will be able to learn about the ...