April 5-May 15, 2007

Downtown Edinboro Art and Music Festival

Downtown Edinboro Art and Music Festival.
A GREAT family weekend event.
Coincides with Edinboro University Highland games.

7th Year! Great Talent - Art - workshop's. well known bands!

Opening reception on Wed (5/14) at Parker's Framing Gallery in Edinboro. Representing the art of wine - is a vineyard from Ca and the art of micro crafted beer - is a brewery from Morgantown. Not to mention GREAT acoustic musicians.

Posted On:5/5/2008

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April 21-May 13, 2007

Garden Gatherings

Celebrate Spring with “Garden Gatherings,” this year’s annual Garden Party & Luncheon set for Wednesday, May 14 at noon. The event will be held at the Dr. Gertrude A. Barber National Institute, 136 East Avenue. Guests will be treated to a style show with the latest spring and summer fashions from A.J.’s, a theme basket raffle and other activities. Free valet parking. Tickets just $8 per person; tables can be reserved for groups of eight or more. For information or reservations, call the Barber National Institute, 878-4047.

Posted On:4/21/2008

April 22-May 16, 2007

May Events at Mercyhurst Prep

May 13h - College Fair
The 12th annual College Fair will be held on Tuesday, May 13th from 7-8:30 p.m. at Mercyhurst Prep, located at 538 East Grandview Blvd., in Erie. The fair is sponsored by the guidance departments of Mercyhurst Prep, Villa Maria, and Cathedral Prep. Over 80 colleges and universities will be represented and prizes for those attending will be awarded.

May 14th – Spring Dance Concert
The Mercyhurst Prep Spring Dance Concert featuring ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, acrobatics and special senior numbers will be held on Wednesday, May 14th at 7 p.m. Dance numbers will include Everything (Michael Buble), I Surrender (Celine Dion), Jelly Jam (from Hairspray) and My Forever Love (Josh Grobin). The grand finale will feature music from the Pirates of the Caribbean. The concert is free and open to the public but donations will be accepted. The school is located at 538 East Grandview Blvd.

May 17th – International Regatta
The 29th International Mercyhurst Prep Invitational Regatta will take place on Presque Isle Bay on Saturday, May 17th from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. This free, public event can be viewed from the walkway near the parking areas on Presque Isle, mainly vistas one, two, and three. There will be an MPS alumni tent for members of the Mercyhurst Prep family to socialize with fellow graduates.

May 21 - Spring Concert Choir
The Mercyhurst Prep Music Concert Choir, to be held on Wednesday, May 21st at 7 p.m., will be a partial reflection on the Music International Baccalaureate course work. The first portion of the concert will feature examples of motets, madrigals, oratorios, masses & sacred Romantic Period works. The second portion of the program will cover 100 Years of Broadway from the music of Tin Pan Alley to present day.

May 22nd – Spring Orchestra Concert
The orchestra concert at Mercyhurst Prep is scheduled for Thursday, May 22nd at 7 p.m. Students will perform

Posted On:4/22/2008

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April 24-May 12, 2007

Senior Fair

May 13, 2008
10AM-2PM
Senior Fair at The Salvation Army’s
Esther E Johnson Senior Center
1022 Liberty St
Erie, Pa
814-454-6497

Posted On:4/23/2008

April 25-June 7, 2007

Mady Ziegler Fundraiser

Dear Community Friends;
In March of this year, Mady Ziegler was diagnosed with a rare skull deformity that can only be treated with surgery in Pittsburgh. Due to the high travel and lodging costs, friends and family are holding a fundraiser benefit to help make the surgery possible.
Where: The Polish Falcon's Club
602 East 19th Street
Erie, PA 16507
When: Sunday, June 8th, 2008
1:00pm-5:00pm
Cost: $3.00 for Adults
Children 10 and under FREE
Admission cost includes food, nonalcoholic beverage and live DJ entertainment. There will be a chinese auction and a 50/50 drawing worth $500 minimum.
Donations can be made at any Northwest Savings Bank branch in care of Mady Ziegler.

Posted On:4/25/2008

May 5-May 16, 2007

Community Care Committee Bike- A – Thon

Community Care Committee Bike- A – Thon
“Dedicated to helping those in need in our Community”

May 17th, 2008
Rain or Shine
The ride is 11 miles with rest stops along the way. The Bike-A-Thon begins and ends at the ANDOVER FIRE DEPARTMENT. The ride is chaperoned by personnel of the Andover Police Department, Fire Department and members of the Community Care Committee of Andover.

Participants must be in at least the 3rd grade level or above.
Riders under the Age of 18 are required to have Parental Permission
All Riders are to collect a minimum in sponsors of $35.00.
Business sponsorships are $40.00 and the businesses name will be applied to T-shirts.
Every rider will receive a free T-shirt and a gift.

The Top 4 Riders with the most collected in Sponsorship money will be awarded as follows: (All riders receive a gift)
1st Prize – WII game system or $250.00 in Cash
2nd Prize - $200.00 in Cash
3rd Prize - $125.00 in Cash
4th Prize - $75.00 in Cash

Posted On:5/5/2008

For Information contact Audrey Heath

May 5-May 20, 2007

Emily Pritchard :: Environmental Educator

The Fairview Area Historical Society will host Emily Pritchard, Environmental Educator, Erie County Conservation District, speaking on Backyard Conservation, on Wednesday, May 21, 2008, 7:30 P.M., at the historic Sturgeon House, 4302 Avonia Road, Fairview, Pa. The meeting begins promptly at 7:30 PM, with light refreshments following the program. Parking available at the Fairview United Presbyterian Church. The public is cordially invited and there is no admission fee.

Should you require additional information, please call 474-2046

Posted On:5/5/2008

May 5-May 18, 2007

Womynspace/Taboo Game

Womynspace/Taboo Game (Craze Night Club, 1607 Raspberry St, Erie, PA) 2 PM - 5 PM. Huge game of Taboo on the patio for Womynspace (Lesbian, bisexual and trans women's group.) Contact: Barb. Phone: (814) 456-3027. Browse to http://www.crazeerie.com.

Posted On:5/5/2008

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May 7-June 7, 2007

Nautical Flea Market

Saturday, June 7, 2008 there will be a Nautical Flea Market from 10am to 1pm at the BCMS (Bayfront Center for Maritime Studies) 40 Holland Street, Erie, PA. The event is free and is held in conjunction with Erie Safe Boating Day. All boaters (power/sail) are welcome! Tables for selling nautical wares are available free of charge but table reservations must be made by calling Linda Dunbar before May 28th at 456-9060. A bulletin board will also be available to post items too large to display.

Posted On:5/7/2008

April 5-May 17, 2008

50th Anniversary Celebration Lake Erie Ballet

50th Anniversary Celebration in Education - Lake Erie Ballet
Date: May 17, 2008 (Saturday)
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: McDowell Intermediate High School, 3320 Caughey Rd. Erie, PA
Contact: 814-871-4356 x3, Associate Director - Alethea Bodine

Event Details:

The Lake Erie Ballet Presents it's 50th Anniversary Spring Celebration in Education Saturday, May 17th, 7:00 pm at McDowell Intermediate High School, 3320 Caughey Rd. Erie, PA.

This resplendent evening the Lake Erie Ballet celebrates 50 years of offering quality Ballet education to the Erie community. Distinguished and extraordinary individuals throughout LEB's history and LEB's present student body will be featured during the course of the evening.

Come out to commemorate 50 years of Excellence in Education with the Lake Erie Ballet. Refreshments will be offered during intermission.

Tickets: $15 adults / $10 students & seniors - Call 814-871-4356 X3

Learn more about the Lake Erie Ballet by visiting www.lakeerieballet.org.

Posted On:5/5/2008

April 15-May 16, 2008

Annual Marathon for Catholic Education

Holy Family School is participating in its 10th Annual Marathon for Catholic Education on Friday, May 16th. For more information on the marathon or donations, call 814-452-4720.

Posted On:2/4/2008

April 15-May 17, 2008

Penn State Master Gardener Plant Sale

The Third Annual Penn State Master Gardener Plant Sale will be held at Wilson Picnic Grove in the Behrend Campus on May 17th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Compost seminar at 11 a.m.; free compost bin to first 25 registrants. Contact Erie Co. Cooperative Extension at 814-825-0900 to register.

Posted On:3/10/2008

April 20-May 22, 2008

Garden Mart in McKean

The McKean Area Garden Club will host Garden Mart at Van Slyke's Car Wash in McKean on Friday, May 23rd from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Perennials, Annuals, hanging baskets, and vegetables available. There will also be a chance for a Wildlife Furniture Piece by local artist, Nancy Weaver.

Posted On:4/2/2008

April 21-May 13, 2008

Erie Bloggers Meeting

Erie Bloggers, a social group for those who blog, will meet at Marketplace Grill on Tuesday, May 13th; all are welcome. For more information, contact Michael Mahler at 814-456-9833, or e-mail at info@eriegaynews.com. Also check out http://groups.myspace.com/eriebloggers.

Posted On:3/13/2008

April 22-May 20, 2008

Erie Gay News Work Party

Erie Gay News folding/distributing party at the Zone Dance Club in Erie on Tuesday, May 20th at 7 p.m. Help with the print edition of the Erie Gay News. Must be 21 & over. For more information, contact Michael Mahler at 814-456-9833 or e-mail at info@eriegaynews.com.

Posted On:4/10/2008

April 27-May 14, 2008

Erie County Democratic Party Meeting

West County Erie County Democratic Party Meeting at Hunter Jack's Bar and Grill in Girard, PA on Wednesday, May 14th at 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact Cathi Zelazny at 814-864-8218 or e-mail at chair@eriedems.com.

Posted On:4/10/2008

April 28-May 15, 2008

Hospice Support Group for Dealing With Loss

Hospice of Metropolitan Erie hosts a support group for those dealing with loss. The group meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m., and the third Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. For more information, call 814-456-6689 or e-mail hospice@velocity.net.

Posted On:4/10/2008

April 28-May 20, 2008

RFID Two-Day Training Course

Penn State Behrend will hold a two-day RFID Training course May 21st throught May 22nd at Behrend's Research and Economic Development Center from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. The cost of the two-day course is $499. Brought to you by the Center for eBusiness and Advanced IT (eBizITPA). For more information, or to register, visit www.ebizitpa.org or call 814-898-6500.

Posted On:3/26/2008

April 30-May 19, 2008

Stock St. Joe’s Kitchen (or your own) Party!

You’re Invited to our first ever Pampered Chef Stock St. Joe’s Kitchen (or your own) Party!

Tuesday, May 20th at 6:30 p.m.
Community Center Gym
147 West 24th St. Erie, Pa 16502
Contact Susan Yurkewicz at 825-8261

Join us for fun prize giveaways, interactive cooking demonstrations and more!
You’re encouraged to help purchase items from the “Parish Wish List” to stock St. Joe’s Kitchen, and don’t forget to bring your wish list to stock your own! Also, May is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and $1 from every “pink” item sold will go to fight breast cancer.

As the “party host,” St. Joseph BOL will receive the host point to purchase additional items! Come join us and support two great causes at one time!

Be sure to bring a friend!

Posted On:4/30/2008