FREE WORKSHOPS WEDNESDAY AT YOUNGSVILLE

LIBRARY

On Wednesday, Dani Ditz will hold three separate career development workshops at the Youngsville Library.

The first workshop is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and focuses on SkillUP PA, an in-person session with walk-ins welcome. SkillUP PA provides access to more than 6,000 free, online skills training courses to help prepare workers for a new career path and enhance their existing skill-set. Stop in to receive one-on-one assistance on how to sign-up for, navigate, and utilize SkillUP PA.

The second walk-in workshop is an open question-and-answer time from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. No registration is needed. The session is an opportunity to ask personalized questions regarding job searches, PA CareerLink services, free job training opportunities and more.

From 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Ditz will also offer a workshop titled “PA CareerLink & WIOA Program Overview.” The workshop does require registration, but those who walk in at the last minute won’t be turned away. Those interested can also join the workshop virtually through a landline, by cell phone, or by computer. To register or for more information, call 814-272-4020 or email Danielle.Ditz@nwpacareerlink.org. Workshops count towards weekly unemployment requirements as they are part of PA CareerLink.

Tuesday Story Time: The Youngsville Library’s monthly toddler story time is Tuesday from 10:30 to 11 a.m. No registration is required. Target ages are 3-5 years but all are welcome. Toddler story time is the second Tuesday of each month and offers themed stories, interactive play, music, movement, and more.

Book Club: Tuesday is also the Youngsville Public Library’s monthly book club meeting from 3 to 4 p.m. This month, the group will discuss the book “Perfect Family” by Pam Lewis. Those interested in joining book club can attend on Tuesday or call the library at 814-563-7670 during business hours from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday.

FUNDRAISERS

Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser: Today from 4 to 7 p.m. there will be a Spaghetti dinner benefit at St. John’s Lutheran Church (200 Pleasant Drive, Warren) for Joann Savko to assist with costs due to medical complications. Dinner includes spaghetti, meatballs, salad, breadsticks and a dessert. Meals are eat-in or take-out. There is a suggested donation $10 a plate. Entertainment will also be provided by Alyssa Wismar live on the acoustic guitar.

Roaring 20s Casino Night: Saturday, Jan. 14, from 6:30 to 11 p.m., the Rotary’s Roaring 20’s Casino Night will be held at the Conewango Club (201 Market St., Warren). Those attending do not need to be a Conewango Club member. Join the Rotary’s Roaring 20’s Casino Night for an evening of games to raise money to benefit local Rotary programs. Cost is $25 per person and includes entrance fee, a glass of bootlegger’s punch and appetizers. There is a cash bar. To buy tickets online visit: Rotaryclubofwarrenpa.com. There will also be a costume contest, games of chance and a basket raffle. A dinner buffet is also available before the event at $15 per person. Dinner reservations are required by calling 814-723-3250.

MISCELLANEOUS NEWS

Free Breakfast: Saturday, January 7th from 9:00 – 11:00 am there will be a free community breakfast at The Crossing CafÈ (350 PA Avenue West, Warren). Enjoy pancakes, sausage, coffee, and juice.

Wildlife Expedition: Clarion River Winter Wildlife Expedition will be at Cook Forest State Park on Saturday, Jan. 14, from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 100 Route 36, Cooksburg, Pa. Just because the hers of people have migrated away during the wintertime, doesn’t mean the wildlife is gone too. Winter on the Clarion is one of the best times of the year to observe wildlife in the park, epically some of the oddballs that aren’t always visible during the summer: migrating birds, river otters and fishers. Hot chocolate and coffee will be available at the Park Office to warm us up.