LIBRARY-ANGEL PROGRAM CONTINUES, HOLIDAY HOURS

ANNOUNCED

Through Friday, Dec. 23, 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 our website and listed in the Times Observer. This is a very important fundraiser for the library and the Library Board and staff truly appreciate the community’s support.

To become a Library Angel just 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 you know that your donation was received. Library Angel 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-Angel donations include:

¯ Towards kid/youth Programming: In Honor of my grandson Liam Wallace from Nonnie; In Memory of Seneca L. Lauger Quellos by Jim and Sue Uhron; In Honor of Ally, Mason, Tori, Ginny, Kate, and Lily Henry from Debbie and Al Henry;

¯ Audio Books: Diane Danielson; Trivant Financial Group;

¯ Energy-saving lightbulbs: In Honor of the grandchildren from Mary Sullivan; Memory of Paul Shannon from Diane Shannon;

¯ Stamps: Memory of Martha Shannon by Diane Shannon;

¯ DVD from wish-list: In honor of my children and grand-children from Rhonda Craig;

¯ Towards Security System monitoring fees: In Memory of family members from Anne Rock;

¯ Towards Wish-list book purchases: In Memory of Tom Craig by Rhonda Criag; In memory of Ethel Chalfant by Darla Herrnberger.

Library’s holiday hours: Thanksgiving week the Youngsville Library will be open regular hours Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Special hours on Wednesday are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The library will be closed Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday. Regular business schedule will resume on Monday, Nov. 28. For more information, visit youngsvillelibrary.org.

“Safe Place” donation site: Youngsville Public Library is one of four businesses that are accepting donations of various items for Warren County’s “A Safe Place” through Dec. 16. There is a donation box in the library’s foyer area for donations of the following: clothing (new, all sizes), hygiene products (women, children, and men) such as toothbrushes, soap, small shampoos, etc., household items, toys, and grocery/gift cards. Other drop-box locations include: Arbor House Cafe, Virg-Ann Flower Shop, and Ribs-n-Bones. The winter donation drive for A Safe Place is being coordinated by witchable; questions contact Jesse 814-730-6881.

BORO NEWS

Boro Holiday Hours: The Youngsville Borough Office and Services will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 24, and Friday, Nov. 25, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Monday, Nov. 28, the borough office will be open but the public works personnel will be off for their floating holiday. Monday, Nov. 28, garbage pickup will be on Tuesday and Tuesday, Nov. 29, garbage pickup will be on Wednesday. For more information, call 814-563-4604.

Odd/Even Parking: Youngsville Borough’s odd/evening parking rules began on Nov. 1 from 8 a.m. to 8 a.m. On odd number days of the week, park on the odd house number side of the street. On even number days of the week, please park on the even house number side of the street.

FUNDRAISERS

Wrightsville Turkey Party: On Saturday, the Wrightsville VFD is having a turkey party and gun raffle fundraiser at the Garland Fire Department and Social Hall at 7 p.m. Free admission, no alcohol permitted, food available at a cost (food sales benefit Garland Fire Dept). All other proceeds will benefit the Wrightsville VFD.

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

HOMETOWN

CHRISTMAS

Reminder: Youngsville’s Hometown Christmas will be Saturday, Dec. 3, from 4 to 6 p.m. There will be a variety of events, vendors (food and crafts), contests, a parade (begins at 4 p.m.) and of course Santa and his Friends of the Youngsville Library helpers. To be a vendor call Sara Robinson at 814-730-4272. To enter a float in the parade, enter the house decorating contest, or to enter the Gingerbread House contest, download entry forms and get detailed information about the contests from the Youngsville Public Library’s website at YoungsvilleLibrary.org.

MISCELLANEOUS NEWS

Youngsville Community Crafting Day: Saturday, Dec. 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the EUM Church (18 Second St., Youngsville) is having a Community Christmas Craft Day event. Cost is $10 per person and includes lunch and crafting materials. Reservations appreciated at 814-563-4351. Crafts created will include a candy cane wreath, mini decorative wreath, poinsettia napkin ring, and others.

Valley Bowing Tournament: On Wednesday, the Valley Bowling Center is having its annual Thanksgiving Eve Bowling Tournament from 10 p.m. to midnight (9 W. Main St., Youngsville). Eight games across all eight lanes of nine-pin, not tap. The cost is $50 to enter. Sign up at Valley Bowling or call 814-563-4320. Tournament is limited to 32 bowlers.

Thanksgiving service and dinner: Sunday, Nov. 20, from 10 a.m. to noon, the Starbrick Family Church (21030 Route 6, Warren) is having a special Thanksgiving service with dinner to follow. All are welcome.

Sugar Grove VFD Craft Bazaar: Saturday and Sunday the Sugar Grove VFD is having its inaugural Winter Vendor & Craft Bazaar, 27 Wilson St., Sugar Grove. Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a Chinese auction as well.

Yarn over Coffee: Friday, Nov. 25, is “Yarn Over Coffee” at the Tybout House from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 117 Market St., Warren. Bring in fiber related projects-knitting, spinning, crocheting, etc. and socialize while working on projects. There is no cost to come and join.