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Christmas Past is underway in Oil City

Dec. 4 — 10, 2015 2 The Derrick./The News-Herald: Friday, Dec. 4, 2015 Christmas Past marks 15th year Schedule includes arts and crafts shows, more From staff reports Saturday 9 a.m. — Jingle Bell Run, 5K Oil City’s Christmas Past celebration run/walk, starts at Town Square, is underway with a full schedule of hosted by Oil City Main Street events. 9 a.m. to noon — Breakfast This is the 15th year for the celebration with Santa, crafts and activities, and Oil City Main Street program manager St. Stephen School, 214 Reed Kathy Bailey said the event has grown. St. “Some of the events have varied over 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. — YWCA the years,” Bailey said. Sweet Treats, cookie sale, craft She said the celebration expanded to a show and lunch four-day event last year and continued 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Holiday the four-day slate of activities this year. Happenings Craft Show and She said the goal of the celebration is Sale, Belles Lettres Club, 405 to bring people downtown and into the W. First St. restaurants and stores. She added that the 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Victorian craft shows also provide people with dif- Christmas bazaar, Oil City ferent shopping options. Knights of Columbus The celebration kicked off Thursday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — with a tree lighting ceremony and a holi- Community Christmas tree dis- day concert. featuring items ranging from Nativity Saturday at the museum. sets, nutcrackers, a collection of White The Christmas Past schedule finishes play, Venango museum Bailey said one of the more popular House ornaments and more. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Chocolate festi- activities are the events scheduled today up on Sunday with Santa’s Train Stop “Most are older items,” Kellner said. from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Relief Street area val, Venango museum in Central Avenue Plaza. She said one case houses some photos 11 a.m. — Mostly Brass concert, “The chili cook-off is always a nice draw and a showing of “Polar Express” at 3 and other memorabilia featuring the p.m. at the museum. Venango museum and Santa’s Playland is popular,” she said. Grand Tartans, a woman’s basketball Noon to 2 p.m. — Victorian High Tea, One new item Bailey mentioned is an Bailey said the Santa’s Train Stop was team in the 1950s. wonderful last year. Belles Lettres Club, limited seating, call open house at Oil Creek Earthworks The trees range from patriotic themes 677-3074 for information Pottery Studio from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday “The children really loved to see to themes of the particular organizations Santa coming in on the train,” she said. Noon to 5 p.m. — Artist Open Studios, in the Transit Annex. The studio is new displaying them. National Transit Building to the annex. Kellner said the Zonta tree features Today 2 to 6 p.m. — Oil Creek Earthworks Other draws on Saturday include the hats, gloves and socks that will be donat- Events at Central Avenue plaza Pottery Studio Open House, Transit Annex Jingle Bell Run at 9 a.m. and the Victorian ed to children in the Weed and Seed 6 to 7:30 p.m. — Paws 4 A Cause 6 p.m. — Jack Rowley’s Christmas Christmas Bazaar at the Knights of program. therapy dogs and student art show in the dinner show with Dr. Zoot, The Days Inn, Columbus. The YWCA will also hold its There is no admission fee for the dis- Oil City Library hosted by Oil City Arts Council; reserva- Sweet Treats sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. play, but visitors can vote by donating 6 to 8 p.m. — food sales by South tions required by calling 677-2391 Bailey said the Belles Lettres Club money for the most popular display. Side Neighborhood Association Sunday will hold a Victorian High Tea in addi- 6 to 8 p.m. — Chili cook-off, library Kellner said seven vendors have 1 to 2 p.m. — Santa’s Train Stop, tion to its annual Holiday Happenings signed up for the museum’s chocolate basement meeting room, hosted by Oil craft show and sale. City Rotary Relief Street area, hosted by WNYP festival. While, the vendors will sell Railroad and Oil Region Alliance, the Saturday’s activities also include a items ranging from antiques to crafts, 6 to 8 p.m. — Santa’s Playland in Christmas tree display and chocolate festi- Christ Episcopal Church hall, hosted by first 50 children will receive a golden they have to have something chocolate ticket to see Polar Express at the Venango val from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Venango included on their table, she said. PPC Violence Free Network; children’s Museum of Art, Science and Industry. activities, crafts and games, pictures with Museum at 3 p.m. She said the museum will also have a 3 p.m. — Polar Express Movie at The museum’s executive director table featuring fudge, cookies and more. Santa, youth philanthropy bake sale Betsy Kellner said there are 10 trees on 6:15 p.m. — Santa arrives at Christ Venango museum, take a pillow or blan- In addition to the chocolate festival ket for seating display along with eight display cases Mostly Brass will perform at 11 a.m. Episcopal Church Send Us Your News About the cover ... The Good Times is published every Friday in The Derrick./The News-Herald. The deadline to submit information for the weekly entertainment section Oil City’s Christmas Past is noon Monday for the following Friday’s edition. Items may be sent via Celebration kicked off Thursday email to [email protected] or mailed to Venango and continues through Sunday Newspapers, ATTN: GOOD TIMES, P.O. Box 928, Oil City, Pa. 16301. with a full schedule of events and Releases that are emailed should be saved as Word documents, and activities. photos should be saved as .JPG or .TIF files and attached to the email. Information will be published as space allows. Events that include a meal must be handled as paid advertisements. More information about submitting news for the Good Times is available by calling Anna Applegate at 677-8364 or toll-free at (800) 352-1002, Ext. 8364. The Derrick./The News-Herald: Friday, Dec. 4, 2015 3 Event to benefit animal rescue Fundraiser is Saturday in Clarion CLARION — Tri-County Animal “When other shelters turn away an Rescue Center will hold its annual animal due to cost, Tri-County takes Christmas event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. them in, as we did with Alfie,” Bonner Saturday at Tractor Supply in Clarion. said. Children and pet photos with Santa Hairless, anemic, severely infected will be available for $5 per CD. eyes, infested with ear mites and The event also features baked goods other maladies, Alfie was immedi- for humans and animals. There will be a ately transferred to a local animal gift basket raffle. A Giving Tree will fea- hospital. ture tags for items for rescue animals. A “The list of medications, special donation jar will be available to help foods, shampoos and creams was desper- provide funds for food and beds for the ately long but, despite the staggering cost sick, unwanted and abused animals in the and months of care, Alfie was finally community. deemed healthy and adoptable,” she The center is also looking for volun- said. teers, foster parents or “cuddlers.” The group’s annual Christmas fund- “In a world full of animal shelters, Tri- raiser helps provide much needed funds. County Animal Rescue Center might only Tri-County is a no-kill non-profit be a small organization, but to the medi- shelter that relies wholly on donations cally needy, abused, lost or neglected ani- and fundraisers. It is located at 9562 mals, our shelter truly makes a world of Route 322, Shippenville. difference,” said Cindy Bonner, Tri-County More information is available online Animal Rescue Center board treasurer. at www.tricounty-arc.org.

PAUL MITCHELL • AQUAGE • BIOELEMENTS • CND • OPI • SILPADA • LEANIN’ TREE PAUL MITCHELL • AQUAGE BIOELEMENTS CND OPI SILPADA • LEANIN’ TREE EUFORA MIRABELLA CHI HOT TOOLS Programs scheduled Headline Hair at Franklin Public Library Celebrates Franklin Public Library has scheduled The library is hosting its annual gin- several events and programs during the gerbread house contest. The contest is month of December. open to participants of all ages including A Magic Tree House: Christmas in individuals or groups. Houses may be Christmas Past Camelot Party will be held from 10:30 delivered to the library before 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 4th & Saturday, Dec. 5th a.m. to noon Saturday. Participants can Thursday, Dec. 10, and Friday, Dec. 11. join Matt and Annie’s story and complete Judging will be held Saturday, Dec. 12. Buy 4 $25 Silpada Jewelry fun activities to earn gifts needed for the The houses will remain on display until New Item: quest. Parents can stay and enjoy the fun Monday, Dec. 21. Interested parties may gift certificates, with their children. This is free family pick up a registration form at the front Get One FREE event. Registration can be made by call- desk. (Cannot be used in conjunction ing the library at 432-5062. A children’s traditional Christmas with any other discounts.) The library joins the mission to introduce party will be held from 11 a.m. to noon Hydrasonic Dermal 100 million students to computer science Tuesday, Dec. 22. This is a classic party Cleansing Kit with a program scheduled from 5 to 6 p.m. with all of the trimmings. Children can Tuesday. This event is for students age 8 enjoy lemonade and snacks, crafts and years old or older. Students must sign up activities. All ages of children may attend with parents’ permission for Internet use. with their grown-ups. This is a free fam- Open Stock Retail The Hour of Code movement recognizes ily event, but registration is required by New CHI Cordless that computers are everywhere but fewer calling 432-5062. Irons are here! 25% Off schools are teaching computer science than The library is located at 421 12th St., 10 years ago, according to the library. Franklin. 10% Off Headline Hair Historical society to host tea Gift Certificates The Venango County Historical Society Historical publications will also be will host a Victorian-style holiday tea offered for sale. Saturday, Dec. 12, at the Mullins-Koos house, The society is working to collect names Lynne Marshall’s 307 S. Park St., Franklin, the future headquar- of World War I servicemen and women Headline Hair ters of the society. There will be one seating from the county to be placed on the memo- at noon. This is a fundraiser for the society rial in front of the courthouse. Names with FULL SERVICE SALON with a fee of $20. Seating is limited and res- information about their service may be sent 1047 Allegheny Ave. Suite A • Oil City • 814-677-0404

ervations are required by calling 437-2275. to the society at P.O. Box 101, Franklin. • LEANIN’ TREE EUFORA MIRABELLA CHI HOT TOOLS MITCHELL • AQUAGE BIOELEMENTS CND OPI SILPADA PAUL OPI • SILPADA • LEANIN’ TREE • EUFORA • MIRABELLA • CHI • HOT TOOLS 4 The Derrick./The News-Herald: Friday, Dec. 4, 2015 Artist of the month paints with coffee Artist Donald Thomas has been selected as the Pennsylvania State University and graduate work at a December Artist of the Month at the Transit Fine Arts number of additional schools. His teaching days includ- Gallery located in the National Transit Building at 206 ed high school and college instruction. Seneca St., Oil City. Retirement activities for Thomas include many art Thomas of the Greenville area has exhibited and sold shows in western Pennsylvania including his favorite his work in the local gallery for many years. for many years, Kennerdell, plus exhibits and shows at “His work has always been popular with visitors,” area galleries. He has lived part-time in Florida for 24 Marilyn Karns with the Transit Fine Arts Gallery said. years and has been sharing his love of art in classrooms Over the years, Thomas has painted with a variety of in the Orlando area for the past 17 years. mediums including watercolors, oils and more. He now Thomas said he is most proud of his work at the favors a new and different medium which is most Greenville Canal Museum, the Greenville RR Park — unusual and unique. His favorite painting medium is where he completed a mural last week, Greenville First now coffee. Presbyterian Church and many other schools, churches “Very few people can quickly or easily identify what and societies in the area. he has used to create his work,” Karns said. Thomas received the Wesbury Foundation Senior “Regardless of the subject, whether it be scenery, Tribute Award for talent, generosity, selflessness and nature, people or whatever, Don has achieved a new and outstanding service this year. This honor is awarded to fun means of expression. Very much on a professional Meadville-area seniors. level and fun-loving too, this new work is a true The exhibit is open to the public. The gallery hours delight,” she added. are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Thomas attended a one-room school during the early Fridays and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. More years of his life. He graduated from Cambridge Springs information on this exhibit is available by calling gal- High School. He earned his teaching degree at Edinboro lery director Shon Gaworski at the gallery at 676- University followed by a master’s degree in art from Donald Thomas 1509. Franklin Christmas concert Three Rivers Ringers to feature guest soloist The Franklin Middle School and High return to Emlenton School bands, under the direction of EMLENTON The handbell ensemble Steve Johnston, will present their annual — Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers will perform a selection from Christmas concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Ringers return to Emlenton’s “The Nutcracker,” “The First in the high school auditorium. A special United Methodist Church at Noel,” “Stille Nacht” and new feature of the concert will be guest solo- 2 p.m. Saturday. The perfor- transcriptions being offered ist Samuel DePalma performing seasonal mance is sponsored by the for the first time. selections with both the middle and high Allegheny RiverStone Nancy Lutz is the school bands. Center for the Arts. founding artistic director Having performed at major opera The ringers debut per- of the Three Rivers houses throughout the world, including formance last year drew a Ringers, fulfilling her Carnegie Hall and The Metropolitan sold-out house. longtime vision of creating Opera, DePalma is well known as one of This professional handbell choir of 14 a community handbell ensemble in west- the most gifted Basso Verdiano. His rich, ringers, founded in 2010, has established ern Pennsylvania. She is also director of warm and vibrant Italianate timbre spans itself as the premier ensemble of its type handbells at Mount Lebanon United a three-octave range of flawless virtuoso in the tri-state region. Selected by audi- Methodist Church where she leads two legato singing reminiscent of the Golden tion, members perform on a six-octave adult ensembles and a youth quartet. Age of Opera. His repertory includes set of Schulmerich handbells, silver mel- Lutz has been involved in the Handbell more than 30 major operatic roles, eight ody bells and three octaves of Musicians of America, the guild, since oratorios and song literature in eight lan- chimes. They are presenters of educa- 1998 and served on the board of directors guages. tional clinics at handbell festivals and are since 1999. She retired in 2012 as the The program is free and open to the dedicated to advancing the art of hand- appointed secretary. public. Samuel DePalma bell ringing through performances. She was presented with the first President’s Award at the national semi- nar in 2012. During her time with the ^kkr^i `eofpqj^p=moldo^j I saw Mommy... board, the organization underwent a rebranding that included a name change Venus United Evangelical Church, Route 157, Venus, PA from the American Guild of English Handbell Ringers. “Christmas Makes Everything New” Lutz is a founding director of the Western Pennsylvania Handbell Festival, an annual choir • orchestra • candle light singing • children’s nativity festival in the spring for beginning and inter- telling Santa Claus mediate level handbell ensembles. p~íìêÇ~óI aÉÅÉãÄÉê NOI TWPMmj that she wants a new rug for Christmas! The church is located at 1303 Kerr cêÉÉ ^ÇãáëëáçåI ~ää ~êÉ áåîáíÉÇ íç ~ííÉåÇ Cliffords Carpets Ave., Emlenton. Tickets are $15 for adults & Rug Outlet and $5 for students. They can be pur- fåèìáêáÉë `çåí~ÅíW píÉéÜÉå gçÜåëçåI mÜK a UNQJPRQJSMVN chased online at www.alleghenyriverstone 19 E. 1st St., Oil City • 677-0600 or reserved by calling (724) 659-3153. The Derrick./The News-Herald: Friday, Dec. 4, 2015 5 Uniontown singer to perform Saturday at Pinegrove dance Local country music fans will have McCombie has shared the stage with paths sometimes,” Sherman said. “We the opportunity to see award-winning several Nashville recording artists such were involved in a Christmas recording country vocalist Shelly McCombie of as Martina McBride, Wynonna, Marty together and I remember being awestruck Uniontown perform at the Pinegrove fire Stuart, Waylon Jennings and Toby Keith, at her powerful vocal ability. hall Christmas dance Saturday. just to name a few. She’s also worked “I hadn’t seen Shelly since that record- McCombie will be featured as The with several Pittsburgh artists such as ing until this past June when I attended a Fertigs Crossroads Band’s special guest The Corbin-Hanner Band, Norman jamboree fellow bandmate Sawyer Stepp Saturday evening, performing two half- Nardini, Larry Lee Jones, and jazz musi- was performing at. Shelly was on the same hour sets along with the band. cian Joe Negri. bill and her singing was just as exciting as McCombie has been performing in the Her performances include standing- I had remembered,” Sherman recalled. tri-state area for more than 40 years. She room-only crowds at numerous fairs, “Stepp was very impressed too. After began performing in local clubs at the age of festivals and country nightspots across the show he struck up a conversation with 13 in a family group called the McRobs. the tri-state area. Award winning is some- Shelly and asked her if she’d be interested The McRobs consisted of her father, her thing that comes natural to McCombie. in a guest spot with our band for the sister Valerie, her Uncle Mel, her cousin Through the years, she has received first monthly dance,” Sherman said. “He must Lenny, and a good friend, Ruth McKnight. place awards in the True Value Hardware have read my mind. I was thrilled when he While attending Penn State and California and Wrangler Country showdowns in told me he asked her and she said ‘yes.’” University and earning her bachelor’s degree addition to first place awards in several McCombie currently does a lot of solo in education, McCombie would make it tri-state battle of the bands contests. “In acoustic performances in the Uniontown home every weekend to play music. Pittsburgh Magazine” also voted her No. area and central Pennsylvania. She also Through the years, McCombie has 1 female country vocalist. does guest spots with bands as a featured participated in a variety of country bands Ray Sherman, one of the founding singer. Shelly McCombie such as The Midnight Ramblers, High members of The Fertigs Crossroads The fire hall is located at 2369 Route Chaparral and Pittsburgh-based band Band, met Shelly back in the late 1980s. 157, Venus. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. with open. More information is available by Gypsy Wind. She began her own band, “We were both involved in country music from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Cost is $7 per calling (724) 816-8519 or by visiting The Shelly McCombie Band, in 1990. music organizations and we crossed person. The fire hall kitchen will be www.FertigsBand.com. Craft event to benefit fund for child with heart condition A craft, vendor and treasure show to ing half a heart — the left side of the transplant list on March 23 of this benefit the Chandler Hagan Fund will be Hagan’s heart did not grow. He also has year. held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, a condition which can cause seizures Hagan has since returned home after Dec. 12, at Seneca fire hall, Route 257, and ADHD-like symptoms such as the transplant and is under quarantine Seneca. learning delays. due to his compromised immune sys- The event feature more than 40 tables In 2014, while just months old, he tem. The doctors continue to monitor of items for sale. Items include wreaths, had two open heart surgeries along with his health with multiple appointments bath and body, candles, jewelry, paint- several other procedures due to his other each month and weekly in-home care. ings, stone art, feather arts, wood crafts, health issues. As Chandler Hagan continues his decorations and more. Various home- With continued health issues and com- recovery, Sheila, his mother, and the product vendors will be represented as plications it was decided he would need entire Hagan family face mounting well. a heart transplant. Hagan was placed on expenses. Lunch will be available for purchase as well as hard tack and baked goods. Children can participate in the kids make-a-craft area for a small fee. Chandler Ryan Hagan was born Aug. 5, 2014, with a rare heart defect called Chandler Hagan hypoplastic left heart syndrome, mean- The Clarion University Concert Choir and Chamber Singers Present Annual Fall Choral Concert: “Time and Culture” Music Director: Stephen Johnson, Ph. D Accompanist: Bonnie Furgeson FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2015, 7:30 PM Hart Chapel, Clarion University FREE ADMISSION, ALL ARE INVITED TO ATTEND Inquiries Contact: Theresa McCall 814-393-2287 or email [email protected] 6 The Derrick./The News-Herald: Friday, Dec. 4, 2015 Church tours, caroling slated in Franklin Historic church tours and caroling will be held from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday in Franklin. The community can tour any or all of Franklin’s seven historic churches and sing Christmas carols as they walk from church to church — carol- ing is optional. The churches will all be open to the public dur- ing the event from 1 to 4:30 p.m.. Guides will share the church- es’ histories. ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ Light refresh- ments will be provided. starts run at Barrow-Civic Theatre Caroling walks between the churches “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” will be presented at attempts to organize their church’s annual Christmas pag- will start at 1:30 from First Presbyterian 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday and Friday and Saturday, Dec. eant. The couple meet the Herdman kids — inevitably the continuing from each subsequent church 11-12, at the Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin. Two after- most rotten kids in town. This production was adapted from on the half hour. noon showings are scheduled for 2 p.m. this Sunday and the best-selling young adult book written by Barbara Participants may simply tour the Sunday, Dec. 13. Robinson. churches, caroling is optional. The production is about a holiday play that goes horribly Tickets are $15 for adults, $14 for seniors and $10 for stu- 1:30 p.m. — First Presbyterian wrong. This family comedy is about a married couple’s dents and children. Church, Elk and West Park streets. The church will open for touring at 1 p.m. and the carolers will assemble outside the church at 1:30 p.m. Caroling begins Teas scheduled as the group walks to the Free Methodist Church. in Titusville 2 p.m. — Free Methodist Church, A series of teas will be held at the 1300 block of Buffalo Street. Tarbell House in Titusville. The first tea 2:30 p.m. — St. John’s Episcopal is scheduled at 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, Church, Buffalo and 12th streets CALLING ALL LANDLORDS and will feature the house decorated for 3 p.m. — Grace Lutheran Church, the holiday season. Titusville High school Buffalo and 11th streets Let us help you rent your apartments. students will portray various characters 3:30 p.m. — St. Patrick Catholic Franklin, Oil City, and Venango County Housing Authorities from the community’s past. Church, Liberty and 10th streets The cost is $10 which is payable at 4 p.m. — First Baptist Church, Liberty the door. Reservations can be made in and 11th streets Informative materials and discussion will be advance by calling Lynn Cressman at 4:30 p.m. — First Methodist Church, 827-9103. Other teas will be held on Jan. Liberty and 11th streets. provided to landlords regarding HUD programs. 15, Feb. 19, March 18, April 15 and May After the First Methodist Church stop, 20. The Tarbell House is located at 324 carolers will walk to the courthouse E. Main St., Titusville. Christmas tree and carol there. Meet the administrators of the Franklin, Oil City, and Venango County Housing Authorities FREE HEARING TESTS & DEMO OF AIDS When: Wednesday, December 9, 2015 • 6:00 pm FREE LIFETIME AFTER CARE & SERVICE Location: Franklin Housing Authority Community Room 30 Day Money Back Guarantee 1212 Chestnut Street, Franklin, PA 16323 Evening & Weekend Appointments Light snacks and beverages will be provided. Serving Your Area 814-849-2007

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Friday, December 4th Schedule of Events 10% OFF (Central Avenue Plaza) Noon-5 p.m. Artist Open Studios National Transit Building 6-7:30 p.m. Paws 4 A Cause erapy Dogs and 2-6 p.m. Oil City Earthworks Pottery Studio Open House Student Art Show Oil City Library PURCHASE Transit Annex 6-8 p.m. Oil City Rotary Chili Cookoff Library Basement 6 p.m. Jack Rowley’s Christmas Dinner Show with Meeting Room, hosted by Oil City Rotary Dr. Zoot e Days Inn, hosted by Oil City Arts Council with coupon Hot Chocolate/Coff ee/Hot Dogs/Popcorn Reservations required, 677-2391 Sales by Southside Neighborhood Association Santa’s Playland Christ Episcopal Church Hall - hosted Sunday, December 6th 14 E. Front Street, Oil City by PPC Violence Free Network 1-2 p.m. Santa’s Train Stop, Relief Street area Pictures with Santa hosted by WNYP Railroad & Oil Region Alliance (the fi rst 50 children will receive a golden tickets to see Polar Youth Philanthropy Bake Sale Express at the Venango Museum) (814) 676-0799 6:15 p.m. Santa Arrives at Christ Episcopal Church! 3 p.m. Polar Express Movie Saturday, December 5th Venango Museum (bring a pillow or blanket to sit on) 9 a.m. Jingle Bell Run (5k Run/Walk) Starts at Town Square, hosted by Oil City Main Street 9 a.m.-Noon Breakfast with Santa, Crafts & Activites St. Stephen School, 214 Reed St. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. YWCA Sweet Treats Happy Cookie Sale, Craft Show & Lunch 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Holiday Happenings Craft Show & Sale Belles Lettres Club, 405 W. 1st St. Holidays! 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Victorian Christmas Bazaar Oil City Knights of Columbus Stop by and pick up everything you need to 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Community Christmas Tree Display take care of winter ice and snow, including Venango Museum Rock Salt, Ice Melt and Snow Shovels 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Chocolate Festival Venango Museum 11 a.m. Mostly Brass Concert Venango Museum ********** Noon-2 p.m. Victorian High Tea We have Amaryllis Bulbs! Belles Lettres Club, limited seating, call 677-3074 for info 550 North Seneca Street • Oil City 814-677-2031

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Homemade Christmas Cookies For Sale Craft Vendors • Holiday Gift Items • Big Basket Drawing (22 Themed Baskets) • Chair Massages 10am-1pm Lunch Served 11am-1pm • Homemade Soup, Sandwiches, Salads and Desserts Visit us online at oilcitymainstreet.org 109 Central Avenue • Oil City • 676-6528 8 The Derrick./The News-Herald: Friday, Dec. 4, 2015 Here’s what’s happening ... Victorian Christmas Activities get underway at 6 p.m. Spring St., a live Nativity from 6 to 9 Saturdays, Dec. 4-5 and Dec. 11-12, at BROOKVILLE — Historic today with caroling and other outdoor p.m. at Grace Fellowship, and the drive- the Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin. Brookville’s Victorian Christmas contin- activities at the Central Avenue Plaza. through light display from 6 to 9 p.m. at Additional show times include 2 p.m. on ues through Sunday. The event includes Other events scheduled for today include Burgess Park. Sundays Dec. 6 and 13. contests, musical entertainment, model a chili cook-off, a student art show, a Saturday’s events include the vendor About the show: A holiday play goes railroad displays, crafters and more. visit from Santa, a bake sale and more. pop up shop from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the horribly wrong in this outrageous family Today’s activities include a model Saturday’s events begin with the Jingle Dancer’s Reflection Performance at 11:15 comedy! A married couple attempts to railroad display, a mini Nativity parade Bell 5K run/walk at 9 a.m. Other activities a.m. at Spring St. Studio, an ornament craft organize their church’s annual Christmas and a live Nativity procession, a strolling on Saturday include a cookie sale, a choco- from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Benson Memorial pageant, when they meet the Herdman brass ensemble, Victorian food and craft late festival, a Christmas bazaar, a Victorian Library, the Santa Express train ride at 1 kids ­— inevitably the most rotten kids in vendors, surrey rides and more. tea, artist open studios and more. Mostly p.m. at Perry Street Station, horse-drawn town. Mayhem ensues as the couple Events on Saturday include an ice carv- Brass Band will be in concert at 11 a.m. at covered wagon rides from 4 to 7 p.m. in struggles to keep things under control. er, Santa is at his cottage, a craft show, the Venango museum. Scheide Park; kid’s cookie decorating activ- Will it end in disaster? Or, will it be the Laurel Brook Light Up Night, Victorian A Santa Train Stop is scheduled from ity at 7 p.m. at Warner’s Bakery, a live best Christmas pageant ever? house tours begin at 6 p.m. and more. 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday at Relief Street. Nativity from 6 to 9 p.m. at Grace Fellowship The production is rated G. Activities on Sunday include a model More information is available at www. and the drive-through light display from 6 Tickets are $15 for adults, $14 for railroad display, Christmas Tree Lane oilcitymainstreet.org. to 9 p.m. at Burgess Park. seniors and $10 for students and chil- and more. Home for the Holidays More information is available online dren. Tickets are available by calling A full schedule is available at www. at www.titusvillechamber.com under the 437-3440 or online at www.barrowthe- TITUSVILLE — Home for the Calendar of Events. atre.com. historicbrookville.org. Holidays, Titusville’s winter festival, is Christmas Past underway today and Saturday. Stage production See more Happenings, The 15th annual Christmas Past celebra- Today’s events include the vendor pop “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” Page 9 tion continues through Sunday in Oil City. up shop from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 122 W. will be held at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Dining & Entertainment

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More information is available by tured as The Fertigs Crossroads Band Choral concert at 6:30 p.m. contacting Brandy Elford at (814) 720- special guest that evening, perform- CLARION — The Clarion University Saturday’s entertainment features 9018. ing two half-hour sets along with the Concert Choir and Chamber Singers will vocalist Joni Zacherl at 10 a.m., a Handbell choir band. present their annual fall choral concert at dance performance by Miss ALF Kelly McCombie has been performing in Bauer at 11 a.m., Clarion Community EMLENTON — Pittsburgh’s Three the tri-state area for more than 40 years. 7:30 p.m. today at Hart Chapel, Clarion Rivers Ringers return to Emlenton’s University. Choir at 1 p.m., Rose Dehnar Piano McCombie has shared the stage Studio at 2 p.m. and Lauren, George United Methodist Church at 2 p.m. with several Nashville recording art- The concert is titled “Time and Saturday. The performance is sponsored Culture.” The music director is Stephen and Sheri Wolbert on vocals and piano ists such as Martina McBride, at 3 p.m. by the Allegheny RiverStone Center for Wynonna, Marty Stuart, Waylon Johnson and the accompanist is Bonnie the Arts. Furgeson. Those attending should take a canned Jennings and Toby Keith, just to name good to donate to the Clarion County The handbell ensemble will perform a a few. She’s also worked with several Admission is free and the concert is selection from “The Nutcracker,” “The open to the public. Food Bank. Proceeds from the event go Pittsburgh artists such as The Corbin- to support St. Joseph Catholic School in First Noel,” “Stille Nacht” and new tran- Hanner Band, Norman Nardini, Larry Sandy Lake event Lucinda. scriptions being offered for the first Lee Jones, and jazz musician Joe time. SANDY LAKE — A Night of Giving Santa train Negri. Back to Our Community will be held The church is located at 1303 Kerr The fire hall is located at 2369 from 6 to 8 p.m. today in Sandy Lake. TITUSVILLE — The Oil Creek and Ave., Emlenton. Route 157, Venus. Doors open at 6:15 Various businesses will have give- Titusville Railroad will hold its Santa Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for p.m. with music from 7 to 10:30 p.m. aways. Drawings for gift certificates will train event Saturday. students. They can be purchased online Cost is $7 per person. More informa- be held at 8:30 p.m. in the Sandy Lake The event includes Christmas caroling at www.alleghenyriverstone or reserved tion is available by calling (724) 816- fire hall. and an opportunity to take photos with by calling (724) 659-3153. 8519 or by visiting www.FertigsBand. The event will feature free horse and Santa. Children will receive a special Singer to perform at dance com. gift. Hot chocolate and cookies will be wagon rides, live reindeer and live char- Country vocalist Shelly McCombie acters. Santa will arrive at 6 p.m. by available at Perry Street Station. See more Happenings, Attendees should dress appropriately for of Uniontown will perform at the horse and wagon and will meet children Pinegrove fire hall Christmas dance Page 10 at the Sandy Lake Borough building. the weather. Santa treats and cookies will be given The train leaves the station located at out. 409 S. Perry St., Titusville, at 1 p.m. 80 Regina Drive, Cranberry • 814-677-3518 Full menu & locations: www.ValleyDairy.net Riders should arrive at least half an Live Nativity hour early for boarding. Tickets are $22 CLARION — Liberty Street Church for adults, $20 for seniors and $15 for of God will hold a live Nativity from 6 to children ages one to 12 years old. 8 p.m. today and Saturday. Members of Reservations can be made by calling the church will take their places around a 676-1733. stable which will be erected in the Clarion Memorial Park, located across from the Animal rescue fundraiser courthouse. CLARION — Tri-County Animal Visitors can view live animals, shep- Rescue Center will hold its annual herds, angels and kings as they gaze Christmas event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. upon the newborn King. A choir singing Saturday at Tractor Supply in Clarion. favorite carols will add to the atmo- Children and pet photos with Santa sphere. Homemade Christmas cookies will be available for $5 per CD. and hot cocoa will also be served free of The event also features baked goods charge. for humans and animals. There will be a There is limited parking for those who gift basket raffle. A Giving Tree will wish to enjoy the scene from the warmth feature tags for items for rescue ani- and comfort of their cars. mals. All Flavors Ice cream Sale Festival of Trees More information is available online SPECIAL at www.tricounty-arc.org. HOLIDAY OFFER: LUCINDA — Festival of Trees will be held today and Saturday at St. Joseph Toy sale and giveaway Social Hall in Lucinda. The event’s hours The third annual Everybody Wins Receive a are from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and from Used Toy Sale and Free Toy Giveaway $5 reward voucher 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Admission is will be held Saturday at the Galloway $1 per person and students are admitted United Methodist Church, 196 Seysler for every $25 gift card purchased free. Pumpkin Pie, Now through December 31, 2015 Road, Franklin. Pure Cinnamon, $ The event includes craft vendors, a The sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 Peppermint Stick, 2 10 / Voucher valid January 1st - March 31st, 2016 silent auction, a 50/50 raffle, a quilt raffle p.m. Toys will be half price during the Italian Spumoni OFFER Expires 12/31/15 and a bake sale. Soups and sandwiches last hour of the sale. Free toys will be will be available for purchase. given away from 2 to 4 p.m. Valley Dairy Restaurant Value Valley Dairy Restaurant Value Entertainment will be provided from Toy donations are needed for the various local talents throughout the day. event. Interested persons can take new or $ Today’s entertainment schedule gently used toys to the church from noon Buy One Dinner Take 2 OFF includes North Clarion Elementary to 8 p.m. today. Get One 1/2 Off with purchase of two drinks Any $10 Purchase directed by Samantha Schmader at 10 Volunteers are also needed to help sort Not valid on All-You-Can-Eat fish. Cannot combine with Not valid on All-You-Can-Eat fish. Cannot combine a.m., Clarion String Quartet at 11 a.m., and price the toys. other coupons or discounts. Must present coupon to with other coupons or discounts. Must present CL Sensations directed by Tina Bennett All money will be donated to the receive discount. Valid 1/1/16 - 1/31/16. GT coupon to receive discount. Expires 12/31/15. GT at noon, St. Joseph students at 2 p.m., Family Service and Children’s Aid 10 The Derrick./The News-Herald: Friday, Dec. 4, 2015 Here’s what’s happening ... (Continued from Page 9) p.m. Saturday as part of its fall indepen- at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Rimersburg Dec. 12, at Seneca fire hall, Route 257, dent film series. Methodist Church. Seneca. Washington Township Light Up Night About the film: Three-time Academy Entertainment will be provided by the The event will feature more than 40 FRYBURG — The township’s Light Up Award winner Meryl Streep goes electric Rimersburg Methodist Church choir, tables of items for sale. Night will be held Saturday at St. Michael and takes on a whole new gig — a hard- Bradley Anthony, Janet McCauley, the Lunch will be available for purchase Church’s parking lot. Attendees can help rocking singer/guitarist — in the uplift- Union High School chorus, Vision Quartet, as well as hard tack and baked goods. decorate the Christmas tree 1 p.m. and then ing comedy Ricki and the Flash. In a film Peggy Mortimer; Western PA Men of Children can participate in the kids join in singing some Christmas carols while loaded with music and live performance, Faith, Dana Solida and Terry George. make-a-craft area for a small fee. waiting for Santa to arrive from PJ’s Streep stars as Ricki, a guitar heroine An offering will be collected with Salem Christmas Party Country Market, formerly Sara Jane’s Deli, who gave up everything for her dream of proceeds benefiting the Rimersburg at approximately 6:30 p.m. rock-and-roll stardom, but is now return- Veterans’ Memorial Park and Museum. LAMARTINE — The DeHart, An ugly sweater contest will be held ing home to make things right with her Refreshments will be served in the Rossman, Wenner American Legion Post with the chance to win prizes. Those family. Streep stars opposite her real-life basement following the concert. No. 997 will be hold its Salem Christmas Party at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, at the attending can take a new toy for Santa to daughter Mamie Gummer, who plays her Ski clinic deliver to the needy this Christmas. fictional daughter; Rick Springfield, who Salem Community Building in Lamartine. takes on the role of a Flash member in A cross country ski clinic sponsored A snack, a treat and a visit from Santa Rev. Kightlinger of Venus Evangelical by the Friends of Oil Creek State Park Church will dedicate and light the tree. A love with Ricki; and Kevin Kline, who are slated. portrays Ricki’s long-suffering ex-hus- will be held at 11:30 a.m. Sunday at the This year’s party will be hosted for the small fireworks display will follow the Oil Creek State Park amphitheater. tree lighting. band. The film is rated PG-13. legion and its auxiliary by Venango’s The cost for the clinic is $20 with an Edge 4-H Club. Refreshments will be served and Light the Night extra fee of $10 for each pair of skis music will be provided. Santa Claus will Activities and crafts along with Kids BROOKVILLE — The eighth annual prepped and waxed. Pre-registration is Helping Kids will return this year. be on hand to visit with children and a Light the Night at Laurelbrooke Landing required by Dec. 1. The clinic is limited children’s craft table will be set up. Children are encouraged to take dimes in Brookville will be held from 5:30 to 30 people. and quarters for a dime pitch and a More information is available at fry- from 7:30 p.m. Saturday during Historic An XC ski equipment swap will be burgmayfest.com. Chinese auction items with the money Brookville’s Victorian Christmas cele- held from noon to 5 p.m. The swap is going to the Seth Apel family for Holiday concert and stage production bration. free and open to the public. Christmas. TITUSVILLE — The Pittsburgh There will activities for all ages The clinic includes lectures, waxing More information about the party and Symphony Brass Band holiday concert including carriage rides, a visit with and ski-prep sessions, a ski swap and donating to Kids Helping Kids is avail- and “A Charlie Brown Christmas” will Santa, children’s story time, cookie dec- more. able by calling (814) 229-0439. orating, ornament making, hot cocoa, More information is available at www. be held 1:30 p.m., Saturday at Henne Gospel music concert Auditorium, University of Pittsburgh at snacks, musical entertainment and more. friendsocsp.org or by contacting oil- Titusville. More information is available by call- [email protected] or Peg Sims at SANDY LAKE — A Christmas ing (814) 849-3615 or by visiting www. (814) 354-2802. Gospel music benefit will be held from 2 “A Charlie Brown Christmas” is a wrc.org. live performance of the 1965 television Concert at Franklin High School to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, at McQuiston classic. It includes all of the memorable Arts and crafts show, sale Center by the Park, 29 Railroad St., The Franklin Middle School and High Sandy Lake. Peanuts characters and the music of NEW BETHLEHEM — The ninth School bands, under the direction of Vince Guaraldi. The event features Mountain Railroad annual Redbank Renaissance arts and Steve Johnston, will present their annual including members Ron Knapp, Chuck Doors open 1 p.m. for the event. crafts show and sale will be held on Christmas concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday Tickets are $15 for adults, $8 for students Thorpe, Tom Turner, Gary Jones, Cherri Saturday. It will be held from 9 to 3 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Thompson and featuring Jeffrey and and seniors and free for children ages 5 at New Bethlehem Presbyterian Church, A special feature of the concert will years old and under. Mason Bevan; Sound Witness including 403 Penn St., New Bethlehem. The be guest soloist Samuel DePalma per- members Tom and Jan Turner and Jeff More information is available by call- church is handicapped accessible and is forming seasonal selections with both ing 827-2381. and JoAnn Hall; S.L.I.M. Brothers with located at the corner of Route 66, Wood the middle and high school bands. Tom Eidenmuller, Chuck Mowry and Film showing Street, and Route 861, Penn Street, three DePalma has performed at several major Marm Snyder; Humble Music with Gina blocks north of Route 28. opera houses throughout the world, includ- and Tom Toth and Gene and Nicole Venango College will offer a free The show benefits Redbank ing Carnegie Hall and The Metropolitan showing of “Ricki and the Flash” at 7 Habishaw; Bob and Linda Cook; and Renaissance’s revitalization efforts. More Opera. He is a gifted Basso Verdiano. Ken and Terry Tenney. information about Redbank Renaissance The program is free and open to the Snacks, dessert and beverages will be or the show is available at www.redbank- public. available for purchase. ren.org or by calling (814) 275-1718. Craft, vendor, treasure show Shuttle service for additional parking Saturday, December 5th Concert A craft, vendor and treasure show to will be available at Flexospan. RIMERSBURG — The annual benefit the Chandler Hagan Fund will be Christmas bazaar 9th Annual Redbank Renaissance Patriotic Christmas Concert will be held held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, GROVE CITY — Church of the Arts & Crafts Show Beloved Disciple is hosting its eighth j~áå=píçêÉ annual Christmas bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 9 – 3 PM 419 School St. p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12. Lunch will be at New Bethlehem Presbyterian Church, aáÅâë=aêó=`äÉ~åÉêë Shippenville, PA 16254 served from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. 403 Penn St. (Penn & Wood/Rt. 66) 814-782-3041 The bazaar includes vendors, crafters, MANY NEW ARTISTS THIS YEAR! artists, basket raffles, a “New to You” Quality gifts, unique art & decorations by local artists in a variety of media: `ib^kfkd holiday gift shopping area. Admission and parking are free. Church of the photos, fabrics, metals, jewelry & more! KVR Raffles, bake sale & lunch. Leather & Suede Jackets APV Beloved Disciple is located at 1310 S. Vendor displays & door prizes. ® KMM Center St. Ext., Grove City. All proceeds UGG Boots APS benefit the youth ministry. Call 814-275-1718 or visit Drop Off Locations: Kelly’s - Lucinda, Faller’s Furniture - Clarion, See more Happenings, www.redbankren.org Ditman’s Consignment - Brookville, Brenda’s Stitch & Stuff - Strattanville, Nicole’s Bridal - Seneca, Burns and Burns - Tionesta, Magness Accounting - New Bethlehem Page 14 The Derrick./The News-Herald: Friday, Dec. 4, 2015 11 Here Come the Holidays

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$ In-Store Specials Gift Baskets Stocking Stuffers Door Prizes Maple Treats 855 Polk Cutoff, Polk, PA • (814) 437-9414 The Derrick./The News-Herald: Friday, Dec. 4, 2015 122 There are more items listed on our online Calendar at www.TheDerrick. com. calendar of events Christmas Tree Lane; 3 p.m., model ‘Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ Snack with Santa at fire hall and Today, Dec. 4 railroad display; 11:30 a.m., book — 7:30 p.m., Barrow-Civic Christmas Tree Village. and bake sale; 5:30 p.m. mini Theatre, Franklin; $15, adults; $14 Concert — 2 p.m., Emlenton ‘Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ Nativity parade and live Nativity pro- seniors and $10 for students and United Methodist Church, 1303 — 7:30 p.m., Barrow-Civic cession; strolling brass ensemble; children; 437-3440 or www.bar- Kerr Ave., Emlenton; Three Rivers Theatre, Franklin; $15, adults; $14 Victorian era food and craft vendors, rowtheatre.com. Ringers holiday concert, $15, seniors and $10 for students and more; www.historicbrookville.org. Braised steak dinner — 3 p.m., adults; $5, students; alleghenyriv- children; 437-3440 or www.bar- Home For the Holidays — 10 Church of God of Prophecy, erstone.org. rowtheatre.com. a.m., Titusville; runs Dec. 3-Dec. Lighthouse of Praise, 113 Concert and stage production Christmas Past — downtown 5; 10 a.m., vendor pop up shop, Winwood Lane, Camp Coffman — 1:30 p.m., Henne Auditorium, Oil City; Dec. 3 to 6; 6 p.m., stu- 122 W. Spring St.; 6 p.m., Santa Road, Venus, near Fertigs University of Pittsburgh at dent art show at Oil City Library; 6 parade; 6 p.m., live Nativity at Community building; 3 to 6 p.m. or Titusville; “A Charlie Brown p.m., chili cook-off, Oil City Library; Grace Fellowship; 6 p.m. light dis- until sold out; $10, adults; $9, Christmas” and the Pittsburgh 6 p.m. Santa’s Playland at Christ play at Burgess Park, 827-2941. senior citizens; $6, children age 11 Symphony Brass holiday concert; Episcopal Hall. Live Nativity — 6 to 8 p.m., years old and under; meal includes 1 p.m., doors open; 1:30 p.m., Concert — 7:30 p.m., Hart Clarion Memorial Park, across potatoes and gravy, vegetable, concert begins; $15, adults; $8, Chapel, Clarion University; Clarion from Clarion County courthouse; coleslaw, bread, cold drinks and students and seniors; free, chil- University Concert Choir and hosted by Liberty Street Church of coffee; pie for dessert; takeouts dren ages 5 years old and under; Chamber Singers present their God, refreshments served; music. available. Pd. Adv. tickets are reserved seating avail- annual fall choral concert “Time Sandy Lake event — 6 to 8 Breakfast buffet — 6:30 to 10 able Monday, Nov. 16; 827-2381. and Culture,” free admission, open p.m., Sandy Lake; A Night of a.m., Polk fire hall; $8, adults; $5, Craft sale — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., to the public. Giving Back to Our Community; children ages 12 years old and Clarks Mills United Methodist Drum circle — 6 p.m., base- giveaways at some businesses; under; free, children age 3 years Church, 3813 Hadley Road, Clarks ment, Second Presbyterian drawings for gift certificates is at old and under; eggs, pancakes, Mills; Christmas decorations, toys, Church, Oil City; take drum or cool 8:30 p.m. in the fire hall; free horse sausage, bacon, biscuits and sau- jewelry, household items; lunch sounding item, few extra drums to and wagon rides; live characters sage gravy; benefits Polk Fire available and soup available by share; 673-3340. and reindeer; Santa arrives at 6 Rescue, Inc. Pd. Adv. the quart; (724) 253-2424. Festival of Trees — 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Sandy Lake Borough Caroling and church tours — Craft show — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., p.m., St. Joseph Social Hall, Building; refreshments available. 1:30 to 4 p.m., Franklin; Caroling Knox fire hall, 514 East Railroad St., Lucinda; $1 admission; craft ven- Tours of Franklin’s Historic Knox; eighth annual Knox Farmer’s dors, silent auction, 50/50 raffle, Saturday, Dec. 5 Churches; 1:30 p.m., First Market Christmas Show; food avail- quilt raffle, bake sale, soup and Presbyterian Church; 2 p.m., Free able; lots of crafts and vendors avail- sandwiches available, entertain- Methodist Church; 2:30 p.m., St. able for holiday shopping. Pd. Adv. ment from local groups; take Animal rescue fundraiser — 10 John’s Episcopal Church; 3 p.m., Dance — 7 to 10:30 p.m., canned good donation; benefits St. a.m. to 2 p.m., Tractor Supply, Grace Lutheran Church; 3:30 p.m., Pinegrove Township Volunteer Fire Joseph Catholic School in Clarion; Tri-County Animal Rescue St. Patrick Catholic Church; 4 p.m., Department fire hall, 2369 Route 157, Lucinda. center; pet and children’s photos First Baptist Church; 4:30 p.m. Venus; $7 per person; 6:15 p.m., Fish dinner — 4 to 7 p.m., Oil with Santa and Mrs. Claus available First Methodist Church. doors open; Fertigs Crossroads Band Chocolate Festival City VFW; sponsored by VFW for purchase; raffles and baked — 10 a.m. with guest Shelly McCombie; music ladies’ auxiliary Post 464; Fridays goods; www.tricounty-arc.org. to 3 p.m., Venango Museum of Art from the country, oldies and rock and Arts and crafts show through Good Friday, except Nov. — 9 a.m. Science & Industry, Oil City; 11 roll; 7 to 10:30 p.m., music begins; 27, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1; $9, adults; to 3 p.m., New Bethlehem a.m., Mostly Brass Band. large dance floor; kitchen open; door Christmas in Camelot party $6, ages 3 to 10 years old; free, Presbyterian Church, 403 Penn — prize; BYOB. Pd. Adv. ages 2 years old and under; St., New Bethlehem; free parking; 10:30 a.m. to noon, Franklin Public Easter Seals Christmas party includes baked or fried haddock or 9 a.m., bake sale; 11:30 a.m. to 1 Library, 421 12th St., Franklin; free — 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Atlantic chicken strips, French fries or p.m., lunch available for purchase; family event, registration required; Avenue Church Family Center, baked potato or scalloped pota- raffles, door prizes; www.red- 432-5062. Franklin; free to adults with intel- Christmas Past toes, coleslaw, applesauce, cot- bakrenorg; (814) 275-1718. — downtown lectual disabilities; must register by Bazaar tage cheese, dessert, roll and bev- — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oil City; 9 a.m., Jingle Bell Run; 9 Monday, Nov. 23, by calling 437- erage; open to the public; takeouts Knights of Columbus, 111 a.m., YWCA Sweet Treats; craft 3071, Ext. 104. show, Christmas tree display, available; 677-4402. Pd. Adv. Petroleum St., Oil City; Victorian Historic Brookville’s Victorian Christmas Bazaar; lunch available Victorian tea and more. See more Calendar Listings, Christmas parade — 1 p.m. Christmas — Brookville; 9 a.m., for purchase, live entertainment Page 13 begins at 11 a.m. Broad Street, New Bethlehem; The Derrick./The News-Herald: Friday, Dec. 4, 2015 13 (Continued from Page 12) “Ricki and the Flash”; rated PG-13. noon, St. Joseph social hall, God, 229 Fox St., Franklin; Jimmy Jingle Bell Run — 9 a.m., Oil Lucinda; $8, adults; $4, children; Swogger and Friends, concert art- City; 5K run/walk; course is free, preschoolers; buffet includes ist and ventriloquist; open to the Saturday, Dec. 5 Seneca Street, Veteran’s Bridge French toast, eggs, sausage, ham, public; freewill offering. and Front Street past the Oil City fruit, doughnuts and much more; Festival of Trees — 9 a.m. to 4 Marina, out and back; proceeds proceeds support St. Joseph Monday, Dec. 7 p.m., St. Joseph Social Hall, benefit downtown revitalization Catholic School in Lucinda. Pd. Adv. Lucinda; $1 admission; craft ven- efforts; awards for runners, walk- Chicken and biscuit dinner — dors, silent auction, 50/50 raffle, ers and best costumes; $20 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Seneca Fire Game night — 5 to 8 p.m., Oil quilt raffle, bake sale, soup and advance; $25 on Tuesday or after, Department, Route 257, Seneca; City Library; card games, board sandwiches available, entertain- www.oilcitymainstreet.org takeouts and drive-through avail- games, video games and snacks; ment from local groups; take Light Up Night — 1 p.m., St. able. Pd. Adv. adult supervision; free; 678-3072. canned good donation; benefits St. Michael Church parking lot, 18766 Christmas Past – Oil City; 1 to Line dance lessons — 7 to 9 p.m., Joseph Catholic School in Lucinda. State Route 208, Fryburg; 2 p.m., Santa’s Train Stop, Relief Salvation Army, corner of Eighth and Historic Brookville’s Victorian Washington Township Community Street area; 3 p.m., Polar Express Elk streets, Franklin; all ages; admis- Christmas — Brookville; 9 a.m., Association; 1 p.m., decorate the movie at Venango museum. sion by donation; Friends in Motion; Christmas Tree Lane; 11 a.m., model Christmas tree; 6:30 p.m. Santa Christmas program — 3 p.m., 758-1233 or 432-8992. railroad display; strolling Santa, arrives, event includes caroling Grace United Methodist Church, Writers’ group — 6 p.m., Oil Victorian era food and craft vendors, around the tree and a small fireworks Oil City; Schubert Music Club’s City Library; ages 18 and older; more; www.historicbrookville.org. display; house decorating contest “Sounds of the Season.” open to writers of all genres; facili- Holiday Happenings — 9 a.m. to winners will be announced inside; hot Concert — 2 p.m., Rimersburg tators Jessica Woods 673-5383 4 p.m., Belles Lettres Club, club beverages and cookies; ugly sweater Methodist Church; annual Patriotic and Lena Wheeler 221-1888. house, West First Street, Oil City; contest will offer $50 gift certificates Christmas Concert; entertainment part of Christmas Past Celebration; for first place and $25 gift certificate by Rimersburg Methodist Church Wednesday, Dec. 9 wide variety of vendors selling lots for second place; toy donations will choir; Bradley Anthony, Janet of unique gift ideas for the holidays; be accepted for needy children; McCauley, Union High School cho- the club will be selling hard tack, www.fryburgmayfest.com. Pd. Adv. rus; Vision Quartet, Peggy Concert — 7 p.m., Franklin High fudge, soups, pickles, relishes and Light the Night — 5:30 to 7:30 Mortimer; Western PA Men of School auditorium, Franklin Middle more; admission is free; a Victorian p.m., Laurelbrooke Landing, Faith; Dana Solida; Terry George; School and High School bands with High Tea will be held from noon to 2 Brookville; children’s activities, offering taken with proceeds bene- guest soloist Samuel DePalma; free p.m. in the living room; a five course musical entertainment, ice sculptor; fiting the Rimersburg Veterans’ and open to the public. luncheon meal will be served includ- luminaries available for purchase; Memorial Park and Museum; ing soup, sandwiches, scones, sal- (814) 849-3615 or www.wrc.org. refreshments following concert. Upcoming ads, fruit compote and cookies as Live Nativity — 6 to 8 p.m., Concert — 3 p.m., Marwick- well as tea and coffee; live entertain- Clarion Memorial Park, across Boyd Auditorium, Clarion Dec. 11 ment will be provided by pianist Nat from Clarion County courthouse; University; Clarion University Licht; cost of the luncheon is $10; ‘Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ hosted by Liberty Street Church of Symphony Orchestra; free and tickets for the holiday baskets are on — 7:30 p.m., Barrow-Civic God, refreshments served; music. open to the public. sale, eight for $5; winning numbers Theatre, Franklin; $15, adults; $14 Open studio — noon to 5 p.m., Cross country ski clinic — will be drawn Dec. 11 at the seniors and $10 for students and National Transit Art Studios, open 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oil Creek Christmas luncheon. Pd. Adv. children; 437-3440 or www.bar- during Christmas Past. State Park office amphitheater; Home For the Holidays — 10 rowtheatre.com. Santa Express — 1 p.m., Oil Friends of Oil Creek State Park; a.m., Titusville; 10 a.m., vendor pop Concert — 6:30 p.m., MACA Creek and Titusville Railroad, 409 up shop, 122 W. Spring St.; 11:15 $20; register by Dec. 1; noon to 5 building, Marienville; Forest S. Perry St., Titusville; www.octrr. a.m., Dancer’s Reflection perfor- p.m., XC ski equipment swap is County Country Music org; 676-1733. mance at Spring Street studio; 11 free and open to public; www. Association’s monthly concert; Toy sale and giveaway — 9 a.m. ornament construction at library; friendsocsp.org or oilcreek- returning groups and open mic; 4 p.m., horse-drawn wagon rides in a.m. to 4 p.m., Galloway United [email protected]. music includes country, bluegrass, Food drive Scheide Park; 6 p.m., live Nativity at Methodist Church, 196 Seysler — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., folk, easy listening, western and Grace Fellowship; 6 p.m. light dis- Road, Franklin; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Cornplanter Volunteer Fire gospel; Christmas carol sing- play at Burgess Park, 827-2941. toy sale, last half hour is half price; Department; drop items at social along. Independent film series — 7 2 to 4 p.m., toy giveaway; benefits hall, benefits the Community Drum circle — 6 p.m., base- p.m., Robert W. Rhoades Center Family Service and Children’s Aid Center of Venango County. ment, Second Presbyterian Hike auditorium, Venango College; free; Society shelter for domestic and — 10 a.m., Lucinda; Church, Oil City; take drum or cool sexual abuse; (814) 720-9018. Clarion Chapter of North Country sounding item, few extra drums to Organizations and groups that Trail; hike to Sarvey Mill Road to share; 673-3340. Sunday, Dec. 6 Highland Drive; meeting place is Light display — 6 to 9 p.m., sponsor fundraisers that include Highland Drive on Miola Road. meals may contact the Classified Burgess Park, Titusville; drive- Historic Brookville’s Victorian through light display; through Dec. Advertising department at 677- ‘Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ Christmas — Brookville; noon, 31; donations accepted; Santa vis- 8305 or fax information to 677- — 2 p.m., Barrow-Civic Theatre, Christmas Tree Lane; noon, model its on Fridays and Saturdays in 8351 by 11:30 a.m. Tuesday to Franklin; $15, adults; $14 seniors and railroad display; www.historic- December. be included in the following $10 for students and children; 437- brookville.org. Friday Good Times calendar. 3440 or www.barrowtheatre.com. Jimmy Swogger and Friends See more Calendar listings, Breakfast with Santa — 8 a.m. to — 7 p.m., Fox Street Church of Page 14 14 The Derrick./The News-Herald: Friday, Dec. 4, 2015 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Here’s what’s (Continued from Page 13) fire hall, Route 257, Seneca; more Christmas musical play — 6 p.m., than 40 tables; lunch will be avail- Baker Street Church of God, happening ... Dec. 12 able for purchase; proceeds benefit Rimersburg, J.A.M. children’s ministry ‘Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ Chandler Hagan Fund; 673-1354. performs “Twas the Light Before (Continued from Page 10) — 7:30 p.m., Barrow-Civic Gingerbread house display — Christmas,” free; cookies and punch; Bowling with Santa Theatre, Franklin; $15, adults; $14 Franklin Public Library, Dec. 12-21 open to the public. A Bowling with Santa event will be seniors and $10 for students and Something More Saturday — Concert — 2 p.m., DeBence held from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. children; 437-3440 or www.bar- Drake Well Museum, Titusville; It’s Antique Music World, 1261 Liberty 13, at Seneca Lanes. The cost is $10 per person and includes two games of bowl- rowtheatre.com. the Holidays. St., Franklin; Clarion Dulcimer Christmas party ing, shoe rental, cookies and a drink. — 7 p.m., Tea with Mrs. Claus — 1 to Club presents program of Santa will be available for photos for Salem Community Building, 2:30 p.m., Clarion Free Library, Christmas music, free; made pos- a donation. Photos will be printed on Lamartine; DeHart, Rossman, children will decorate cookies, sible by grant from Rees site. A stocking raffle will be held. Wenner American Legion Post No. enjoy beverages and hear stories; Foundation; 432-8350. Registration can be made by calling 997 and Venango’s Edge 4-H Club; (814) 226-7172. Concert — 7:30 p.m., First United 676-4618 or by emailing thelilrawrrs@ snacks, treats, Santa; Chinese auc- Victorian-style tea — noon, Methodist Church of Clarion; 600 gmail.com. The event is presented by the Lil’ Rawrrs Relay for Life team. tion to benefit Seth Apel family for Venango County Historical Society, Wood St., Clarion; Clarion Community Christmas; (814) 229-0439. 301 S. Park St., Franklin; reserva- Choir 41st annual Christmas concert Christmas concert Christmas program — 7:30 p.m., tions by calling 437-2275. and organ recital; Mary Brooks is fea- CLARION — Clarion Community Venus Evangelical Church, Route Dec. 13 tured organ soloist. Choir will present its 41st annual 157, Venus; “Christmas Makes Open house and concert — 3 Christmas concert and organ recital at ‘Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ Everything New,” annual Christmas p.m., Shippenville United Methodist 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, at First — 2 p.m., Barrow-Civic Theatre, United Methodist Church of Clarion, 600 program; choir, orchestra, candle Church; 11th annual open house Franklin; $15, adults; $14 seniors and Wood St., Clarion. light singing, children’s nativity, free and bell concert presented by $10 for students and children; 437- Mary Brooks will be the featured admission, open to the public. handbell soloist Sue Garton; admis- organ soloist. Christmas Gospel music benefit 3440 or www.barrowtheatre.com. sion is free; refreshments. The community choir will present a — 2 to 4 p.m., McQuiston Center by Bowling with Santa — noon to 2 Dec. 18 selection of sacred and secular holiday the Park, 29 Railroad St., Sandy p.m., Seneca Lanes; $10 per person, music, including “The First Noel/ Lake; features Mountain Railroad, call Seneca Lanes at 676-4618 to reg- Bus trip and concert — Pachelbel’s Canon,” “Holiday Gloria,” Sound Witness, S.L.I.M. Brothers and ister; Santa will be available for photos Symphony Orchestras Holiday Pops “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” and “You’re a Humble Music; snacks, dessert and for a donation; stocking raffle; presented concert at the Scottish Rite Mean One, Mister Grinch.” beverages available for purchase. by the Lil’ Rawrrs Relay for Life team. Catherdral in New Castle; $85, cost; Audubon society program Concert — 2 p.m., Lincoln Hall, Christmas cantata — 7 p.m., 4 p.m., the bus departs the Venango SLIPPERY ROCK — The Bartramian Foxburg; David Wickerham on the Marienville United Methodist Museum; participants will buy their Audubon Society’s annual potluck din- Mighty McKissick Wurlitzer Theatre Church; Marienville Community own dinner at a restaurant in New ner will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. Organ; $25, adults; $5, students; Choir under the direction of the Castle; 8 p.m., concert in the 14, at the Jennings Environmental (724) 659-3153. Rev. Don Bloomster; Christmas Scottish Rite Cathedral; reservations Education Center on Route 528, just Craft, vendor and treasure cantata “Love Came Down at being accepted; call museum for west of Route 8, approximately five show Pd. Adv. miles south of Slippery Rock. — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Seneca Christmas” by Joel Raney. registration at 676-2007. The event is open to the public. Denise Chybrzynski, a teacher at South Butler Intermediate Elementary School, and Brendyn Baptiste, a student at Moniteau High School, share their experiences at Audubon Camp in Hog Island, Maine. Their participation in these camps was sponsored by BAS. Those attending should take a dish to share. The environmental center includes a free, lighted parking lot. This is one of Bartramian Audubon Society’s regular monthly programs, but those attending do not need to be a mem- ber. There is no charge for the society’s programs and they are open to the pub- lic. The Bartramian Audubon Society is the chapter of the National Audubon Society serving Butler, Lawrence, Mercer and Venango counties. ‘Handel’s Messiah’ “Handel’s Messiah” will be presented PA089389 at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, at the Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin. MERRY CHRISTMAS! Tickets are $16 and $14 and are avail- able by calling 437-3440 or online at www.kahleskitchens.com www.barrowtheatre.com. The Derrick./The News-Herald: Friday, Dec. 4, 2015 15 Arts, crafts show slated in New Bethlehem Event benefits revitalization efforts by Redbank Renaissance NEW BETHLEHEM — The ninth Several new artists will be joining annual Redbank Renaissance arts and the show this year including Jennifer crafts show and sale will be held on Clinger with crocheted items; April Saturday. It will be held from 9 to 3 p.m. Kast with shadowbox art, felt orna- at New Bethlehem Presbyterian Church, ments and jewelry; Mona Taylor with 403 Penn St., New Bethlehem. The blankets and dog toys; Melody Hook church is handicapped accessible and is and Angie Kinnard with primitive deco- located at the corner of Route 66, Wood rations and items for the home; Debbie Street, and Route 861, Penn Street, three Foster with jewelry, yarn infinity neck- blocks north of Route 28. laces and vintage candy and dip bowls, The day will start off with a bake sale Kim Faulk with grapevine trees and at 9 a.m. to benefit the Redbank Valley primitives and more with decorations Historical Society. Lunch will be offered and other arts and crafts. by Redbank Renaissance from 11:30 Some artists will also be demonstrat- a.m. to 1 p.m. ing how their work is created. Dee The event will feature many new art- Yeaney will demonstrate paper crafting. ists this year and includes the unique Talented area artists returning to the work of talented local artists. Free park- show include, Kim Keller with copper art ing is available in the lot entered from plants, paintings and maple leaves; Linda Wood Street or in the municipal parking Richardson with doll clothes, quilts and lot. This year, the show adds some addi- candles; Marty Horne with wreaths, books for sale. Redbank Valley Trails information about Redbank Renaissance tional vendors of specialty products. aprons and florals; Morgan with photo- Association will have alternative gift giv- or the show is available at www.redbank- Door prizes are also included in the graphs, Keli Reddinger with handmade ing opportunities available such as mem- ren.org or by calling (814) 275-1718. event. jewelry; Carol Kondrat with fabric works, berships, naming of memorial bridges, Other events in New Bethlehem on The arts and crafts available at the potato bags, handmade knit items and benches, picnic tables and other ameni- Saturday include the Redbank Valley show include a variety of media and are more. ties that are needed along the trail as it is Chamber’s Christmas parade at 1 p.m. on offered at a full range of prices. The There will be displays and raffles by developed. A photo and other items will Broad Street, Snack with Santa at the fire show helps support local artists, many of local organizations including Redbank be available for a donation. hall following the parade and the whom pursue their love of art as a sup- Renaissance. The Redbank Valley The show benefits Redbank Christmas Tree Village at the former plement to other jobs. Historical Society have calendars and Renaissance’s revitalization efforts. More Family Dollar Store location. Barbershop chorus to perform in Grove City, Stoneboro GROVE CITY — The Olde Town will offering will be collected with all Harmony Barbershop Chorus of Grove proceeds benefiting the food bank. City will be performing at two benefit Another benefit for the Helping concerts this weekend. Hands Food bank will be held at 7 p.m. A Christmas show will be held at 7 Sunday at Lakeview Church of God, p.m. today at Tower Presbyterian Church Stoneboro. This event will benefit the in Grove City. The event benefits the Helping Hands Food Bank of Stoneboro. Grove City Community Food Bank. Performing Sunday’s show will be Olde Performing today will be The Olde Town Harmony Barbershop Chorus of DEC. 4th & 5th ~ 6-8PM Town Harmony Barbershop Chorus of Grove City, The S.L.I.M. Brothers and Grove City, The Grove City College the Lakeview High School Chamber Mens Glee Club and The Grove City Singers A freewill offering will be col- High School Chamber Singers. A free- lected.

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Crèche show underway in Grove City GROVE CITY — Grace United Church, 210 S. Broad St., Grove City. Methodist Church in Grove City will Hundreds of crèches and an array of hold its annual crèche show today through Christmas decorations will be on dis- Sunday. The show’s hours are from noon play. to 8 p.m. today and Saturday and from 10 The event has been growing since the to 3 p.m. Sunday. The show will also run first show in 2012. The idea for the show again from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. came from Carole Morse, one of the 12, during Olde Town Grove City Lights Methodist pastors’ wife, who reasoned Up the Night. that almost everyone had cherished The show is free to the public and located Nativities and crèches that few people in the basement of Grace United Methodist got to see. The Derrick./The News-Herald: Friday, Dec. 4, 2015 17 Movie Review: ‘The Good Dinosaur’ Film is good for kids, but low on substance Confronting fear can lead to selfless film, given the story’s aim at young chil- acts of bravery in Pixar’s “The Good dren. They were probably intended as Dinosaur” from director Peter Sohn. The RAVE About the Movie: jokes for the parents, but these scenes are story contains good messages for chil- never mentioned again after they occur. dren but reuses elements from past Pixar ‘The Good The entire production feels as if the film- and Disney films to follow the adven- REVIEWS makers were too focused on entertaining tures of a dinosaur named Arlo, and his Dinosaur’ little kids, and didn’t give enough con- pet human, Spot. Grade: 6.5 out of 10 stars cern to the film’s overall substance. Sixty-five million years ago, an aster- Combining beautiful computer-gener- oid narrowly missed the Earth and the Director: Peter Sohn ated environments with recycled themes, enormous dinosaurs never became Stars: Raymond Ochoa, Jack Bright, Pixar’s “The Good Dinosaur” from direc- extinct. Millions of years later, Arlo Jeffrey Wright, Frances McDormand, tor Peter Sohn is a story that is intended (voiced by Raymond Ochoa) is a young for young audiences. It does not live up Apatosaurus living on his family’s west- Marcus Scribner and Jack McGraw to the high expectations of the studio’s ern farm. One day Arlo is supposed to Run time: 100 minutes story-telling standards, and features sev- conquer his fears by stopping a feral Rating: PG for peril, action and eral moments that are seemingly random human child that keeps eating their food, or misplaced, but still represents a decent but he and the human accidentally thematic elements film for families. become lost on the frontier. Now Arlo by Timothy Hogg My grade: 6.5 out of 10 stars. must find his way home – with from the is targeted toward a much younger audi- human child he names Spot — while ence than most of Pixar’s other work. (Timothy Hogg is a copy editor for encountering cultish pterosaurs, cowboy simplicity of the message and the stylized, Older audiences could easily grow The Derrick./The News-Herald. He has a T. rexes, powerful forces of nature, and goofy designs of its animated characters bored, as not much is done to create true minor in film and media studies from ultimately facing his deepest fears. — which stand out in sharp contrast concern or care for the characters. There Slippery Rock University. Readers may Pixar, the creator of largely popular against the high-quality, realistic environ- are a few odd-ball scenes as well — contact him by email at timothyhogg. franchises such as “Toy Story,” have ments — give the impression that the film some of which are surprising to see in the [email protected].) always set out to produce computer- generated family films that push the boundary in some aspect of technical development, while conveying a strong message to their audience. “The Good Dinosaur” is no different in either of these regards. The animators have suc- ceeded in designing gorgeous CGI back- grounds for their characters, with realis- tic wind, rain, and water effects that are stunning to watch. Christmas Angels The messages, while present, are not as immersive as the animation. While some of Pixar’s films have tackled novel To Be Published In The Derrick & News-Herald issues for their audiences, this time around it seems like the filmmakers have On Thursday, December 24th instead looted their previous stories. And Deadline: Friday, Dec. 18th at 5pm not just their stories, but some of Disney’s older animated films, reprocessing jour- All Photos MUST BE Pre-Paid neys motivated by guilt or terror of parental abandonment — even the focus message, understanding fear, was an idea Merry Christmas $ briefly touched upon in Pixar’s “Inside Jack Kelly Out” earlier this year. Love, Mom, Dad 16.00 Although these themes are a tad unin- Photos will be mailed back after publishing. spired, this doesn’t mean that they are & Janie poorly presented. On the contrary, the Bring Pictures, Coupon and Check to the Classified Dept., or Mail To: VENANGO NEWSPAPERS P.O. 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At the Y dents in sixth to ninth grade will feature Oil City YWCA “Posey.” Blue jean attire will not be Sweet Treats — Sweet Treats will be accepted. Admission is $8 per person and held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. advanced tickets are required. A picture Lunch will be available from 11 a.m. to package will be available. 1 p.m. Admission is free. Event includes crafts and baked goods. A variety of YWCA hours themed baskets will be on display. Tickets held at 12:15 p.m. Mondays through YW hours are 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. for the baskets will be on sale until Thursdays and runs to Dec. 17. This Mondays through Thursdays, 6 a.m. to 5 Tuesday. 20-minute class will tone arms, legs and p.m. Fridays, and 8 a.m. to noon Pine centerpiece — The staff of abs. It is free for fitness members and $2 Saturdays. Anderson’s Greenhouse will instruct this per class for non-members. The YW will be closed Dec. 24-26. class on making a pine centerpiece at Living Limber — This class uti- The facility will close at 1 p.m. Dec. 31 6:30 p.m. Monday. Cost is $35 for mem- lizes light weights, bands and a chair and will remain closed on Jan. 1. bers and $38 for non-members. and exercises to improve muscles for For more information about the Registration can be made by calling 676- YWCA or YWCA programs, people may All youths’ forms must be signed by a 6528. better balance. This class is held at go online to www.ocywca.org or call 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. parent. Volleyball — This program for 676-6528. Soccer and hockey leagues — An women ages 18 and over meets at 7:15 The four-week class is offered free to fitness members and at $10 per session indoor soccer league for youths ages 3 p.m. Thursdays for non-competitive to12 years old and a Junior Penguins game play. for non-members and runs through Thursday. A new session begins Jan. Oil City YMCA street hockey league for students in Light Heart Yoga — Libby Jenkins Lifeguard Certification Class — A grades kindergarten through sixth will teaches this weekly class from 5:30 to 5-28. Zumba — This class meets at 6:15 lifeguard certification class will be held start in January. Registrations are being 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. The current ses- from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to accepted. Coaches are also needed. sion runs until Dec. 16. The class is open p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays for $2.50 Financial assistance is available. per class or by purchasing a punch card. Wednesday, Dec. 28-30. Cost is $165 for to women, men and students. Cost for the members and $185 for non-members. The Y offers Cardiac Rehab Phase six-week class is $35 for fitness and sup- Punch cards are $20 for members and III and Moving Beyond Ability. $25 for non-members. Participants must be registered in portive members, $40 for non-members advance. More information is available PRIME fitness equipment is now in and $20 for students or $8 for a drop-in Youth Department by contacting Jen Kissell-Dudek at the Y the fitness center. Orientations on the fee. at 677-3000. equipment can be scheduled by call- Embodi Yoga — Peg Teeter teaches Girls Club — This club for girls in grades 6 to 9 meets Wednesdays after Kayak Class — A kayak seminar will ing the Y. this class with an emphasis on the mind- be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Franklin YMCA Magic All-Star body connection. The class meets from 9 school until 5 p.m. A snack is provided along with activities such as crafts, spa Dec. 26, in the pool. Interested persons Cheerleading — This competitive to 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Dec. should register in advance at the member cheerleading group accepts females 8, 10, 15, 17 and 22. Cost for six classes days, cooking and games in the gym. Cost is $20 for the school year and finan- service desk. Cost is $5 for members and ages 7 to 18 years old. Magic cheer- is $30 for members and $36 for non- $10 for non-members. leaders compete on team, pom, solo members. The drop in fee is $6 for mem- cial aid is available. Registration is required. and stunt groups at various locations in bers or $7 for non-members. YMCA hours western Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio Christmas Creations — This activity Fitness programs The YMCA hours are from 6 a.m. to and southern New York. The team also for boys and girls in third through fifth 10 p.m. Monday through Friday and performs at local events, such as Weight Loss Help — Personal diet grade will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays. parades, Applefest and Light-Up Night. consultations and Body Gem programs Tuesdays, Dec. 8, 15 and 22. The activity More information about the Oil City Competitive cheerleading is governed are available. The diet consultation pro- includes making Christmas crafts and YMCA is available by calling 677-3000; by the American Association of gram is an eight-week program that costs treats. Cost is $10 for all three days. at www.oilcityymca.org or on the Y’s Cheerleading Coaches and $50 for members and $60 for non-mem- Starlight Ball — The 20th annual Facebook page. Administrators and the United States bers. Body Gem is offered by appoint- Starlight Ball will be held from 7 to 10 All-Star Federation and its associates. ment. Cost is $30 for members and $45 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, at the Knights of Magic All-Star Cheerleading is coached for non-members. Call the YWCA for Columbus hall in Oil City. Tickets will Franklin YMCA by certified cheerleading instructor more details. go on sale from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Holly McKenzie and assisted by Shelly Lunchtime Workout — The class is Dec. 12. This semi-formal dance for stu- Programs Thomas. This is a year-round pro- Personal Training — Certified per- gram. sonal trainers can help anyone from Facility rental — A variety of rental Breakfast with Santa & Friends beginners to elite athletes advance to options are available. The entire building their next level of health and fitness. Cost can be rented after daily operation hours for individual one-hour sessions is $35. for three hours or for an overnight from Bring the kids down for a delicious breakfast buffet Packages are available in four-hour, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. One or both of the pools eight-hour and 12-hour sessions. Buddy can be rented for two hours. More infor- with not only Santa, but also the Grinch, rates and non-member rates are avail- mation on scheduling a rental is available Cindy Lou Who, and Max from able. by contacting Ally-Karen Miller at 432- Teen Fitness Orientation class — 2138 or [email protected]. The Grinch Who Stole Christmas! Youth members 12 and 13 years old Hours Bring your who are interested in working out Saturday, December 12th own camera! independently may use the cardio and The Franklin Y is open from 6 a.m. to Prime Fitness equipment once they 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; 9am-12pm • $9/person have successfully completed two teen from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays; from 7:30 fitness orientations with an instructor. a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and from 1 to 5 Kids 2 & under eat free Youths who successfully pass this p.m. Sundays. Reservations Recommended class will receive a Teen Pass that will More information is available online allow them to use the equipment with- at www.franklinymca.org or by calling 814-226-8850 out parental supervision. Appointments 432-2138. The Y app is available for 45 Holiday Inn Rd., Clarion, PA must be set up in the Fitness Center. smartphones. The Derrick / The News-Herald: Friday, Dec. 4, 2015 19

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