Community Calendar

Get Ready for the Ultimate Tropical Escape at The Garage Gala!

Step into the most exciting, laid-back fundraising event of the year—The Garage Gala, hosted by EmergyCare! This isn’t your typical black-tie affair. We’re turning the heat up and trading tuxedos for Hawaiian shirts as we celebrate in the unique atmosphere of EmergyCare’s very own ambulance garage.

This year’s theme is A Tropical Escape—so bring your island vibes and get ready to have a blast! Enjoy delicious bites from local food trucks, sip on refreshing drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), and groove to live entertainment all night long. Plus, you can try your luck at raffles and games of chance.

But that’s not all! Every dollar raised will support EmergyCare’s mission is to save lives and positively impact the health, well-being, and safety of the communities we serve across eight counties in Northwest Pennsylvania. You won’t just be having fun—you’ll be making a real difference!

So grab your best Hawaiian shirt, bring your friends, and join us for an unforgettable night of fun, food, and giving back. The Garage Gala: Where Fun Meets Purpose!

The Corry Artists' Guild Present: "Broadway" Art Show & Sale. It will be held at Corry Higher Ed, 221 N.Center St in Corry, Pa. It begins Friday, May 2nd 6 pm- 9 pm with a "Meet the Artists Reception", featuring a classical musician. We continue Saturday, May 3rd 10 am - 5 pm. Saturday a FREE "Drawing Tips and Tricks" Workshop will be offered! Youth Session: 1pm-2pm, Adult Session: 2pm-3pm. Art pieces will available for purchase. There will also be a "Silent" Art Auction Fundraiser taking place, proceeds will be donated to Art Scholarship Fund. Thank you to our wonderful sponsors Corry Community Foundation and Corry Higher Ed!

The Cathedral is bringing Sacred Jazz to Erie on Friday, May 2 at 6:15 P.M. in the Cathedral. We invite you to experience ancient and contemporary coming together though readings, poetry and music. Light refreshments are provided.

Contact our office at 814-452-3779 or our website www.cathedralofstpaul.org for more information.

Learn how to use the Idea Lab's laser cutter and engraver, the Glowforge! In this class you will learn how to safely operate the machine, where to find designs and how to use the online Glowforge App. Everyone will also get a chance to make a small keychain to take with them. After taking this class, you are certified to reserve and use the Glowforge independently when the Idea Lab is open. Registration is required. This class requires basic computer skills.

If you arrive late, we cannot guarantee entry to the class. We often have a waitlist; your spot can be given away if you do not arrive at the scheduled time. Can’t make it to this class? Take this class online anytime at https://eriecounty-pa.libguides.com/glowforge/class

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/14278470

Erie JET-24/FOX 66 Meteorologist Tom Atkins brings the spring SKYWARN training session to Blasco Library. It is a comprehensive presentation developed by the National Weather Service covering regional spring and summer storms--how they develop, form, and threaten lives and property. SKYWARN will examine lightning, hail, tornados, other forms of damaging winds, and flooding. Attendees can train to be a local storm spotter and help the National Weather Service create more accurate warnings for severe weather when it hits our area. This is part two of the program that took place on March 8, 2025.

This program is free and open to the public thanks to our sponsors and will last approximately 90 minutes with time for questions after the class

Sponsored by WJETTV, the Friends of Erie County Library, Erie County Department of Public Safety, and a grant from the American Library Association

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/14447089

Learn from scratch or brush up your skills with ECPL's computer classes! Designed to help someone organize their windows computer: saving, using "save as", creating new folders, organizing existing folders, email attachments, flash drives, back up files, among other topics.

Pre-registration for computer classes is required. Each class costs $5.00 and pre-registration must be paid in advance of the class date. The library can only accept cash or check and payment is made at the Information Desk at the Blasco Library. Payment is non-refundable.

These classes are take place in-person at the Blasco Library's second floor Room 219. Please arrived to class on time.

Classes are generously supported by the Friends of the Library.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/13059780

Join a book club that features good conversation, variety of reading options, and a chance to make friends!

Interested adults are encouraged to come to a relaxed, monthly gathering to talk about a book that all participants have read. Future books will be determined by the group and selected from one of the library's "Book Club in a Bag" list of titles. Please contact the Edinboro Branch Library to reserve your copy. Registration is required for this free program.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/13893371

Learn from scratch or brush up your skills with ECPL's computer classes! Designed to help someone navigate their windows computer: learn to customize and create shortcuts, recycle bin, the desktop, basic windows pc maintenance, security, internet favorites, how to install and uninstall programs, and among other topics.

Pre-registration for computer classes is required. Each class costs $5.00 and pre-registration must be paid in advance of the class date. The library can only accept cash or check and payment is made at the Information Desk at the Blasco Library. Payment is non-refundable.

These classes are take place in-person at the Blasco Library's second floor Room 219. Please arrived to class on time.

Classes are generously supported by the Friends of the Library.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/14413914

Join the Idea Lab staff to learn how to use the Idea Lab’s Roland Print and Cut Machine. This machine inks onto a vinyl sticker surface and cuts a line to make your design into a sticker! You will learn how to convert files to the proper format and how to add cut lines to your design. After you take this class, you will be certified to use this machine during the Idea Labs open hours.

Registration required. Basic computer skills required. Ages 13 to Adult.

Can't make this class? Take it online here!

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/14422993

Mahjong is a tile-based game developed in the 19th century in China and is now played world-wide. Join expert player, Ada Strasser, to learn the basics, and continue to hone your skills in subsequent sessions. You may find a game you’ll enjoy for years to come! This event is for adults - sign up to learn this classic game! Registration is required for this free program.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/14426011