Submitted Photo “Friends with a feather, flock together” at Youngsville Library’s November story time. After reading some turkey stories and having a scavenger hunt looking for colorful feathers in the children’s area, story time friends took turns putting feathers on the turkey cut out made by Miss Diane. Youngsville Library’s story time is the second Tuesday of each month from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Target ages are 3 to 5 years of age but all are welcome. No registration is required. The next story time is Tuesday, Dec. 13.

INFORMATION

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YOUNGSVILLE CHRISTMAS

CELEBRATION

Youngsville’s Hometown Christmas will be Saturday, Dec. 3, 4 to 6 p.m.

There will be a variety of events, vendors for food and crafts, contests, a parade starting at 4 p.m. and Santa and his Friends of the Youngsville Library helpers.

To be a vendor, call Sara Robinson at 814-730-4272.

The Christmas house decorating contest is sponsored by Stan’s Farmer’s Market. There will be prizes awarded for first, second and third place in each of the following categories: “Reason for the Season”, “Simply Beautiful” and “Over the Top.” The first place prize is a $50 gift card with second place getting a $25 gift card and the third place winner receiving a $10 gift card. To participate complete a Christmas House Decorating Entry Form by Dec. 1. Lights must be on Friday, Dec. 2, from 5 to 8 p.m. Winners will be announced during the festival and will be notified by phone call after the conclusion of the festival. Entry forms can be downloaded from the Youngsville Public Library website at youngsvillelibrary.org and clicking on the Youngsville Hometown Christmas icon on the homepage to get to all Christmas entry forms. Entries can also be dropped off at the Youngsville Borough office.

A Gingerbread House contest entry form is also being held. Entry forms are available online at YoungsvilleLibrary.org by clicking on the Hometown Christmas icon or at the Youngsville Borough Office. There are four categories for the Gingerbread Houses: age 8 and under, age 9-17, age 18 and older, and family. Entries must be made with edible gingerbread, candies, etc. Support under the gingerbread is allowed but must not be seen. Entries must be dropped off Friday, Dec. 2, between 5 and 7 p.m. at the Youngsville Fire Hall. They can be picked up at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3. Prizes given for first, second and third place in each category. The first place prize is $50, the second place prize is $25 and the third place prize is $10.

A parade float contest will be found with entry forms available at youngsvillelibrary.org by clicking on the Hometown Christmas icon or at the Youngsville Borough Office. The first place prize is $100, second place prize is $75 and the third place prize is $50. Guidelines include, but are not limited to, the following: Parade floats must be home-built and reflect the theme of “What Christmas Means to Me.” Parade floats must be clearly marked with signs on either side of the parade float entry. No political statements, firearms or alcoholic beverages are permitted at any time. For more information, call Carrie Hendrickson 814-730-5581.

LIBRARY NEWS

Library Angels: Through Friday, Dec. 23, the Youngsville Library’s 14th annual “Library-Angel” fundraiser is occurring. A corresponding “Library-Angel” is placed on the Library-Angel tree for each donation made and specifies if the donation was in honor of or in memory of an individual. Library Angels are also mentioned on the library’s website and listed in the Times Observer. This is an important fundraiser for the library.

To become a Library Angel stop by the Youngsville Library during business hours or visit our library’s homepage at YoungsvilleLibrary.org and click on the Library Angel Tree link. From our website you can print and complete a downloadable form which you can either mail to the library or place in our secure drop–box (which is open 24/7). All donations received via the library drop box and by mail will receive a phone call confirmation to let donors know their donation was received. Donations can also be mailed (without a form) to Youngsville Public Library c/o Library Angel Program, 100 Broad St., Youngsville, PA 16371. Be sure to include the name to be placed on the Angel (and if it is in memoriam or in honor of someone). Regular business hours are Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The most recent Library Angels who made donations towards the following annual library needs:

¯ Towards Children/Youth Programming: In Honor of Nonnie from Liam Wallace; In Memory of Seneca L. Lauger Quellos from Lou Ann and Richard Lauger;

¯ Magazine subscriptions: The Zock Family;

¯ Large Print Fiction Books: Rebecca and Warren Shippee;

¯ Office supplies: In Memory of Connie Hoffman from Brenda Dunn;

¯ Towards Building Insurance costs: In Memory of Gib Scott from Sue Scott;

¯ Office supplies: In Honor of Johnny Baran IV from Brenda Dunn;

¯ Towards Security System monitoring fees: In memory of Peggy Wise from Sue Scott; and

¯ Donations towards utilities: In Memory of Robert and Vivian Sweetland from Gary and Penny Lester; In Memory of Rex Meleen from John Meleen.

YPL Book Club: Youngsville Library’s Book Club met on Tuesday, Nov. 8. Due to busy holiday schedules the next Book Club meeting date will be Tuesday, Jan. 10, from 3 to 4 p.m. Those interested in joining Youngsville’s monthly book club can call the library during business hours at 814-563-7670. Regular business hours are Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

FUNDRAISERS

¯ Boosters Turkey Party and Gun Raffle: Today the Youngsville Eagles Instrumental Boosters Turkey Party & Gun Raffle will be held at the Youngsville Volunteer Fire Department. Doors open at 5 p.m. and wheel spins begin at 6 p.m. Turkeys, hams, steaks, cheese trays, cookie trays, guns, gun safe, Kayak, crossbow, cash, and more are available. The donation is $10 and tickets are required to enter. There will be free food nad beverages.

¯ Youngsville Volunteer Fire Department Turkey Party: Saturday, Nov. 19, the Youngsville Volunteer Fire Department is having a turkey party fundraiser. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the event starts at 6 p.m. A $5 admission covers food and pop. Prizes include turkeys, cash, guns, hams, and more.

¯ Youngsville Turkey Party: Saturday, Nov. 26, there will be a turkey party at the Youngsville Fire Hall to benefit the Youngsville basketball program. Doors open at 5 p.m. and drawings start at 6 p.m. Admission is free but those attending must be at least 18 years of age. There are free food and drinks. Items to be given away include guns, cash, meats, crossbow, lottery tickets, gift cards, reverse drawing, and more. There will also be a Grand Prize Cash Raffle with tickets available for $10 each and a $100 winner to be drawn every 15 minutes starting at 6 p.m. At 9 p.m. there will be a final drawing for $500. Winners eed not be present to win. A ticket can win multiple times. Contact any basketball player for a “Cash Raffle Ticket.”

MISCELLANEOUS NEWS

¯ Heroes Support Group: HEROES Support Group for Parents of Children with Disabilities at Jefferson DeFrees Family Center meets Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. The guest speaker is K’rin Fortuna, a Norwest regional coordinator with Parent to Parent of PA speaking. The meeting is child-friendly with activities for children.

¯ Italian Symphony at Holy Redeemer: The Warren Philharmonic presents Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony at Holy Redeemer Parish on Sunday, Nov. 20, from 4 to 6 p.m. The church is located at 11 Russell St., Warren. The orchestra will perform Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony. The concert can be attended virtually or in-person. Tickets are available at the door.

¯ Winter donation Drive: Through Dec. 16 there is a winter drive for donations to go directly to Warren County’s “A Safe Place.” Donations are being accepted for the following: clothing (new, all sizes), hygiene products (woman, children, and men), household items, toys, and grocery/gift cards. Drop-box locations for items include: Arbor House Cafe, Virg-Ann Flower Shop, Youngsville Public Library, Ribs-n-Bones. For more information call Jesse at 814-730-6881.