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The Derrick./The News-Herald

Welcoming the New Year

Oil City to celebrate its 22nd First Night,

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Oil City’s First Night celebration, organized by the Oil City Arts Council and now in its 22nd year, will take place on Tuesday beginning at 5:30 p.m.

The theme for this year is Woodstock, after the famous music festival.

Oil City’s non-alcoholic, family-friendly New Year’s Eve event features a lineup of entertainment at multiple ven-ues.

A keynote event of the evening is the Cool Night Light People’s Procession, which will begin outside the National Transit Building at 6:45 p.m. and make its way into Justus Park.

The procession’s arrival in Justus Park is timed to coincide with the first of two fireworks displays, the first being at 7 p.m.

The second display, also in Justus Park, is timed to round off the event at 11 p.m.

There will be a bonfire in Justus Park, which will burn throughout the evening and at which revelers may warm them-selves.

There will be a corresponding bonfire on the South Side of Oil City, outside the library.

Entertainment is set for venues in both the North Side and South Side of town. A shuttle service will operate to help people visit the various locations.

The following is a list of the venues and entertainers.

The North SideVenango Museum — 7:30, 8:30 and

9:30 p.m.; Dennis Geib, performing clas-sical piano pieces

Karma Coffee — 8, 9 and 10 p.m.; The Syndicate, playing classic rock, country, rhythm and blues music

National Transit Building Annex — 6 p.m., children’s drum circle; 9 p.m.,

adult drum circleNational Transit Building — 6 p.m.

to 8:30 p.m.; hatmakingNational Transit Building great

room — 8, 9 and 10 p.m.; Glitter Karaoke led by Nicole Matson

Trinity UMC social hall — 7:30 through 11 p.m.; J’s Sound & Light, pre-senting DJ music and a laser show.

Trinity United Methodist Church — 6, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m.; Cliff Hopkins

performs magical illusions while visitors may create crafts

Trinity UMC Sanctuary — 8, 9 and 10 p.m.; Uptown Rhythm & Brass; a nine-piece, Pittsburgh-based blues, jazz and rock band

Towne Square — Erie Iceworks ice sculpture by Bill Sandusky ongoing through the evening

Justus Park — the North Side bon-fire all evening in Justus Park; fireworks at 7 and 11 p.m.

The South SideSpilling the Beans — 7:30, 8:30 and

9:30 p.m.; Ron Yarman, pop-rock guitar-ist and balladeer

Christ Episcopal Church — 8, 9 and 10 p.m.; Max Schang, Chicago blues and gypsy jazz guitarist and singer

YWCA — 8, 9 and 10 p.m.; Smokin’ Section, performing ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s rock and soul favorites

Calvary United Methodist Church — 7:30, 8:30 and 9:30 p.m.; Samantha Sears, playing and singing acoustic rock and Indie folk music

People who participate in the Cool Night Light People’s Procession may enjoy wearing theme-based attire or crazy self-made hats.

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A popular First Night event is the procession, set this year to begin at outside the National Transit Building at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday.

The First Night attendees watch during the celebration to wel-come 2019. First Night will have two displays of fireworks, one at 7 p.m. and a closing display at 11 p.m.

File photos by Richard Sayer

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Foxburg’s regular ice fishing tourna-ment is set for Feb.1 at Kahle Lake. It will run from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registrations and weigh-ins will be at the south launch.

People may preregister by mail before Jan. 24. The cost is $35 per one or two person team. There is an optional $5 cost for joining the big fish pool.

The cost of registration after Jan. 24 will be $40 per team and $45 if inclusion is the big fish pool is wanted.

Late registration will be done at the south launch from 5 to 8 a.m. on the day of the tournament. Registration on the day is by cash only.

The objective of the tournament is to have the top weight of five panfish. The species of fish are bluegill, crappie and perch. There will also be an award for the biggest fish, based on the top weight of a single panfish.

There will be cash awards for the top

three places of five panfish, and a sepa-rate award for the heaviest single fish. The amounts of the awards have been calculated on the basis of 25 registered teams taking part. Registrations in excess of 25 will result in the awards being higher.

The awards will be $400 for first place, $100 for second place and $75 for third place. The heaviest fish will bring a prize of $100.

There will be food and beverages available for purchase throughout the day. Portions of the fees and food sales will go to the Kid’s Fishing Derby at Emlenton’s Summerfest.

There are seven rules.1. No one may be on the ice before 6

a.m.2. All fish must be kept alive. The

organizers suggest the use of a bucket with some type of aeration. Frozen fish

will be disqualified3. Participants may weigh in at any

time during the tournament, but only once. People must be in line by 3:45 p.m.

4. Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated. People should be courteous toward others.

5. All 2020 Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission rules and regulations will apply.

6. All decisions will be final based on the majority decision of the judges, who

will be the participants.7. Participants should have fun.In the event of there not being 25

teams or at least 4 inches of ice, the tour-nament will be cancelled and all monies will be returned by at least five days after the tournament.

To obtain registration forms or more information, people may contact Chuck Gisselbrecht by writing to P.O. Box 144, Foxburg, PA 16036, calling (814) 227-7697 or (724) 659-0169, or emailing

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The hats can be made at home or on the first floor of the National Transit Building during First Night, beginning at 5:30 p.m. and continuing until 8 p.m.

The shuttle bus will run from 5:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Admission to the entertainment venues requires the purchase of a specially designed button that costs $10. Children 5 years of age and under are admitted free.

A new perk for the purchase of an admittance button this year is that each button will be housed in a small zip-lock packet that contains a free lanyard mini-flashlight and a ticket that can be entered into a basket raffle.

The mini-flashlight will only be included with the first 500 admission buttons sold.

Six prize baskets filled with items will be on display at the Oil City YWCA through Tuesday, and will be won by the lucky holders of the raffle tickets drawn on New Year’s Eve.

“First Bites” of food will be available at indoor locations that include the Trinity UMC, Calvary UMC, Karma Coffee Co., Spilling the Beans and Villa Italia.

The buttons and accompanying detailed event programs are available for purchase at the Oil City Library, Spilling the Beans, Transit Art Gallery & Gifts, Karma Coffee and the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce. On Tuesday the buttons will only be available at Spilling the Beans on the South Side and the Transit Fine Arts Gallery or Karma Coffee on the North Side. The churches of Oil City provide excellent settings for the performances

that visitors will experience between 5:30 and 11 p.m. on Tuesday.

Kahle Lake is the setting for Foxburg’s regular ice fishing tourna-ment, which is set for Feb. 1 this year.

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Christmas lights display in TitusvilleTake Pride in Titusville, a commu-

nity organization, is sponsoring its annual drive-through displays of Christmas lights in Titusville’s Burgess Park. The event, titled Holiday at Burgess, will run until Dec. 31. Every night, from 6 to 9 p.m., dozens of dis-plays, composed of lights, will be on view. The displays have been put together entirely by volunteers.

The event is free, though donations to benefit the Take Pride in Titusville organization will be accepted.

Burgess Park is located at 714 E. Main St., Titusville.

Visitors welcome at Egbert-Mullins-Koos House

Vintage holiday decor is emphasized by the Venango County Historical Society throughout the holiday season at the Egbert-Mullins-Koos House, 307 S. Park St., Franklin.

Visitors will be welcome at the house throughout the holiday season, during regular business hours or by arrange-ment. Several mannequins are dressed for parties and feature clothing that was part of the Mullins-Koos collection. One of the dresses was worn by Elizabeth Mullins while her portrait was being painted. The dress and the painting are displayed together in the home.

Many children’s toys are also fea-tured. Ornaments made by the late Virginia Weltner, a long-time volunteer at the historical society, are displayed on one of the many Christmas trees that are spaced throughout the house.

Entries for Celebration of TalentEntries for the annual “Celebration

of Talent” variety competition in Franklin are being accepted through Jan. 6. The competition is organized by

the Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin and the Franklin Rotary Club. Entrants will perform on-stage at the Barrow-Civic Theatre on Saturday, Feb. 8. The winners will be determined by audi-ence vote. Participants will have the chance to win up to $500.

Individuals and group acts of all ages are welcome to enter. The catego-ries of talent include vocal, instrumen-tal, dance/movement, entertainment, or other. Out of the total entries, 12 acts will be selected to perform in the com-petition.

The prize for first place is $500 in cash, for second place it is $300, and the prizes for third, fourth and fifth place are $100 Franklin Retail and Business Association gift certificates.

Entries may be submitted at bar-rowtheatre.com/talent. Forms are also available at the Barrow-Civic Theatre, 1223 Liberty St., Franklin. Those selected will be announced publicly and contacted by Jan. 13.

For more information on entering, people may visit the theatre, call 437-3440, or visit barrowtheatre.com/tal-ent.

Emlenton train displayThe 26th annual Emlenton train dis-

play at Donaldson Motors will be open every weekend throughout January. Trains will run from 1 to 5 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free.

The core of the event is an HO scale display, built by Bruce Donaldson, that covers an area of more than 30 by 18 feet. Up to 13 trains run on the layout, which features over 200 train engines, cars, trucks and buildings. The popular “Can you find?” list is returning, to challenge both the young and young at heart.

In addition to the main HO display there are also Lionel, American Flyer

and Thomas train displays. Over 9,000 people, from 47 states, have signed the guest book. Donaldson also displays some of his oil can collection and local postcards and photo books.

Donaldson Motors is located at 714 River Ave. in Emlenton. For further information, or for groups to schedule a weekday viewing, people may call (724) 867-2293.

Karma Concert SeriesThe Karma Concert Series will con-

tinue through January with perfor-mances scheduled for Thursdays, from 7 to 9 p.m., at Karma Coffee Company in Oil City.

Jesse James Weston will appear on Jan. 9, Hannah Schick and Lewis on Jan. 16, Major Morgan on Jan 23 and the Max Schang Trio on Jan. 30.

There is an admission fee at the door of $5, the majority of which benefits the restoration of the Lyric theater on Seneca Street. Karma Coffee Co. is located at 237 Seneca St., Oil City. The events are BYOB and there is a limited menu of food available for purchase.

Archery open houseThe Rainbow Bowmen will host an

open house at their indoor archery range from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. The public is invited free of charge. Bows, arrows and instruction will be available, or people may take their own. Compounds, recurves, longbows and crossbows are all welcome. Participants must use target arrows only, not hunting broadheads.

The event is open to children and adults and there will be light refresh-ments. Attendees will be able to sample shooting at traditional “bull’s-eye” competition and paper game animal targets, as well as at foam 3D game animal targets.

The Rainbow Bowmen are located at 1205 Baker Road, north of Franklin. There is an arrowhead sign on Rt. 417, marking where to turn. For more infor-mation people may call Bob and Linda Steiner at (814) 374-4759.

New Year’s Day hike at Cook ForestThe Friends of Cook Forest invite

people to celebrate the new year by hiking the picturesque Tom’s Run Valley in Cook Forest State Park. The event, titled First Day Hike: Liggett Trail, will give participants the oppor-tunity to view one of the lightly trav-eled old growth forested wetlands in its

full winter array, and to observe tracks of animals seldom seen in other times of the year: animals such as coyote, fisher and bobcat. Even black bear have ambled through the area from time to time.

The program, which will last two hours, will begin at 1 p.m. on Wednesday at the Log Cabin Inn Environmental Learning Classroom. It will be con-ducted by the Friends of Cook Forest. Participants are advised to take snow-shoes if the snow is deep.

Polar PlungeHardy souls will gather at Stoneboro

Beach on Wednesday for the fifth annual sponsored polar plunge into the waters of the lake. This year’s plunge will take place at 11 a.m.

Immediately following the plunge there will be a party at the Stoneboro Fire Hall, with the committee provid-ing pork, sauerkraut, and mashed pota-toes. Payment will be by donation. Individuals are encouraged to take a dish to share if they wish and to take their own beverage.

There will be a corn hole tournament at 1:30 p.m. and those who have plunged will have free entrance to the corn hole tournament. Teams may enter for a $10 donation and individuals for $5.

There will also be a 50/50 raffle, and a big screen TV will show the after-noon football.

Prospective plungers who suffer from medical conditions are advised to consult their doctor before the swim. All plungers should abstain from alco-hol prior to the event and should keep themselves warm beforehand — pay-ing special attention to their feet. No-one should stay in the water for too long, and anyone who feels unwell should contact one of the lifeguards or EMTs who will be present.

Plungers are advised to have a towel buddy nearby, with warm clothes, tow-els and blankets. They should dry themselves and put on warm clothes immediately upon leaving the water.

There will be a bonfire. Anyone interested in plunging may

pick up sponsor sheets at the local post offices, Stoneboro Boro office, Dye’s Ashland station, or get them via email from [email protected]. Proceeds from the sponsored plunges will bene-fit the Stoneboro summer celebration to be held in June.

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Divine InterventionThe fourth annual Divine Intervention

fundraising event will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, in historic Miller Park in Franklin.

The fundraiser will take the form of a party that is open to the public. Admission will be by donation.

Music will be provided by Nathaniel Licht, there will be raffle tickets with the chance to win $1,000, $300 or $200, and there will be appetizers and beverages of different kinds. Valet parking will be provided. The raffles will be drawn at the end of the evening, and ticket holders need not be present in order to win.

The event is to benefit the restora-tion of the 1886 Stick Style building located on the corner of Buffalo and 11th Street, formerly known as the old Lutheran Church.

Restoration work on the exterior of the building was begun in July of 2019. A new roof will be installed this sum-mer. The structure is the home of Franklin Preservation.

Clarion River Winter Wildlife Expedition

The migration of people from the countryside during winter does not mean that wildlife vanishes also. Winter on the Clarion River is one of the best times of the year to observe wildlife, especially creatures not seen during the summer, such as migrating birds, river otter and fisher.

The Clarion River Winter Wildlife Expedition, set to begin at 7:30 a.m.,

Saturday, Jan. 11, provides an opportu-nity to see how many species can be documented along the National Wild and Scenic Clarion River. Might there be 30, 40 or 50? Interested people can try to find out by joining this interpre-tive driving tour, which will search Clear Creek State Park, the Clarion River and Cook Forest.

The event will last for four hours and will begin at the park office in Cook Forest State Park. Participants should take binoculars.

Hot chocolate and coffee will be available at the park office.

Keystone Fly Fishers offer classesKeystone Fly Fishers will be offer-

ing a fly tying class for beginners each Wednesday from Jan. 15 to Feb. 5. Each class will start at 7 p.m. and last for two hours. The venue will be the National Transit Building, 206 Seneca St., Oil City.

All fly tying tools will be available to use, all materials will be supplied and there will be individual instruction. Individuals may take their own tools if they have them.

The class will be limited to eight people and pre-registration is required. Ages 12 to 16 must be accompanied by an adult. The cost to attend all four classes is $25. People may register by

calling (814) 673-5478 or emailing [email protected].

Nature detectivesThe term “biome” makes people

think of rainforest or desert, but researchers say there is a biome inside our houses with hundreds of critters.

On Sunday, Jan. 12, from 2 to 4 p.m. Jennings staff will help visitors become “nature detectives” and investigate some of these critters. The program is designed for families with children ages 6 and older, or anyone who is a child at heart. Children should be accompanied by a parent or other adult.

The event will be held at the Jennings Environmental Education Center, 2951 Prospect Road, Slippery Rock. Space is limited for this program and pre-regis-tration is required by Jan. 10. People may register online at events.dcnr.pa.gov or by calling (724) 794-6011.

Prairie Improvement DayVolunteers will be welcome to help

at Jennings Environmental Education Center on Saturday, Jan. 18., from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., for the 20th annual Prairie Improvement Day. The Jennings staff is looking for individuals willing to spend a Saturday morning outdoors to help manage the unique prairie eco-system.

For lunch, generous local restau-rants will provide plenty of nourishing soup. Each participant will receive a commemorative soup mug.

Participants must be age 12 or older and should dress for the weather, with gloves and warm, waterproof boots.

People should register for this pro-gram no later than Jan. 13, and may do so by calling (724) 794-6011 or going online to www.events.dcnr.pa.gov.

Cross country ski Cook Forest at night

People are invited to meet at the Nuthole Cabin in Cook Forest State Park at 6 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 25, for a candlelit ski trip. Nuthole Cabin is located at the entrance to Ridge Camp. Participants should take cross-county skis and headlamps for a two hour interpretive flat cross-county ski trip.

The route will pass among 350 year old white oak and hemlock within the old growth forest of Fire Tower Road and Mohawk Trail. Tracks of various animals, such as coyote, fox and fisher, may be visible.

If snow conditions are not good, par-ticipants will use snowshoes or hike instead. Hot chocolate and the shelter of a cabin will help people to keep warm.



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Original art pieces are now being accepted for inclusion in the Feb. 7 and 8 Nature Art Showcase, which is a free pub-lic art exhibition and sale to be held inside the lobby of the Barrow-Civic Theatre in downtown Franklin. It will form part of the Franklin On Ice Festival.

Typical exhibits include 2-D and 3-D items, including paintings in vari-ous media, sculpture, metal fabrica-tions, fabric arts, jewelry, wearable art, photography, pottery, drawings and wood carvings.

The showcase will be open on Friday, Feb. 7, from 5 to 7 p.m., and on Saturday, Feb. 9, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Friday event will include a free public reception featuring the artists.

There are no limitations set on the

residence location of the participating artists. All prospective entrants are welcome to register for free, utilizing the instructions found at www.nwpagreenways.org.

In addition, registration kits may be obtained in person at Victorian City Art & Frame in Franklin, the 217 Elm Street office of the Oil Region Alliance in Oil City, and the headquarters for Penn Soil RC&D Council in Warren.

In order for the items to be portrayed in the printed exhibition booklet, com-pleted registrations must be received by Jan. 24.

Each artist may enter one or two items with an option of selling or dis-playing the artwork.

If artwork is for sale, the artist sets

the retail selling price, and will receive 90% of the selling price if the piece is sold. The remaining 10 percent is a commission retained to offset the expenses of the exhibition.

For more information, people may call (814) 726-1141. Sponsorship opportunities for this annual event are currently available and include the fol-lowing: the Barrow-Civic Theatre, the

Council on Greenways and Trails; Franklin On Ice; the Oil Region Alliance and Penn Soil Resource Conservation & Development Council. There are more details at the www.nwpagreenways.org website.

This free public event is supported in part by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Winter Wonderland photo contestThe Pennsylvania Great Outdoors

Visitors Bureau has announced its new Winter Wonderland photographic con-test, which will run through Feb. 29. In order to enter people may find and complete an entry form located online at VisitPAGO.com/Contest, and upload their photographs.

The only requirements are that pho-tos must meet the contest theme and must be taken in Jefferson, Elk, Clarion, Forest, or Cameron counties. Finalists will be posted on VisitPAGO.com. The four entries with the most votes will be awarded the following: 1st place, $100; 2nd place, $75; 3rd place, $75; and 4th

place, $25. Online voting will take place in March.

John Straitiff, executive director of the bureau, said, “Winter is a peaceful and picturesque time in Pennsylvania’s Great Outdoors region. Our Winter Wonderland photo contest is a great way for us to connect with visitors and locals. They are able to share the natu-ral beauty of the season through their eyes.”

The mission of the Pennsylvania Great Outdoors Visitors Bureau is to develop and initiate programs . . . to create a cooperative effort to increase awareness of this region as an ultimate vacation destination.

Oil Valley Film Festival set for 2020The dates for the fifth annual Oil

Valley Film Festival have been set for Friday through Sunday, Sept. 4-6. A showcase movie has already been set: a short film, titled “Two Dum Micks,” featuring Sean Astin and D. B. Sweeney. It was written and directed by Sweeney. Sean Astin is known from The Lord of the Rings, Rudy and The Goonies. D.

B. Sweeney is known from Eight Men Out and The Cutting Edge.

Festival director Matt Croyle said, “It’s our pleasure to have D.B. reach out and submit. That says a lot about what we’re trying to do as far as bring-ing quality cinema to the Oil Region. I grew up watching these two guys on screen, and they’ve both had phenom-enal and storied careers. I’ve been in touch with D.B. and, as we get closer to the event next year, he let me know he’s willing to interact with local media about the screening.”

Autumn Leaf Festival theme contestThe Clarion Area Chamber of

Business and Industry is currently accepting submissions for the 2020 Allegheny Toyota Autumn Leaf Festival Theme contest.

Theme submissions will be judged by their usability. There are four crite-ria: a theme must be appropriate for media, have catchy wording, be appeal-ing, and be marketable on merchandise and printed advertisements.

The winner of the contest will

receive a $50 gift certificate, two Autumn Leaf tumblers and a 2020 ALF T-shirt. The winner will also receive invitations to the VIP brunch, to the sponsor reception and to ride in the Clarion Hospital Tournament of Leaves parade. In addition, the winner will be invited to the annual awards dinner.

The Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry board of direc-tors will judge the contest and will notify the winner. Anyone living, work-ing or attending school in Clarion County may submit theme ideas.

All submissions must be made before 5 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 8. All entries become the sole property of the Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry. All entries should include the name, address and phone number of the creator.

Submissions may be made by mail to: Autumn Leaf Festival, ATTN: 2020 Theme, 650 Main St., Clarion, PA 16214; or by email to [email protected].

For further information, people may call (814) 226-9161.


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Today, Dec. 27

Country music — 7 p.m., The Lightouse in Tionesta; country, gos-pel, easy listening and other music; Kathy Meley of Cooksburg featured during the break; sponsored by Forest County Country Music Association; next performance will be March 27.

Famous Hot Sausage sale — 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Rocky Grove fire hall, 29 Shuffstall St.; hot sausage $5, mild sausage $5, fish sandwich $4, regular or curly fries $3, pop or water $1, coffee $1; sponsored by Rocky Grove Vol. Fire Dept. Auxiliary. Pd.Adv.

Nature walk — 10 to 11:30 a.m., Jennings Environmental Education Center, 2951 Prospect Road, Slippery Rock; family-friendly infor-mal discovery walk along the trails led by center staff; event is free; pre-registration not required; attend-ees should dress for the weather, with sturdy, water-resistant foot-wear and layered clothing; (724) 794-6011.

Saturday, Dec. 28

Model train display — 1 to 5 p.m., Donaldson Motors, 714 River Ave., Emlenton; 30 by 18 feet HO display; up to 13 trains running; features over 200 train engines, cars, trucks and buildings; also Lionel, American Flyer and Thomas displays; limited display of oil cans, local postcards and photo books; free admission; for further informa-tion or to organize group visits people may call (724) 867-2293.

Sunday, Dec. 29

Archery open house — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Rainbow Bowmen archery club, 1205 Baker Road, Franklin; open house at the indoor archery range; bows, arrows and instruction

available; open to children and adults; light refreshments; a free event; for further information people may call (814) 374-4759.

Model train display — 1 to 5 p.m., Donaldson Motors, 714 River Ave., Emlenton; 30 by 18 feet HO display; up to 13 trains running; features over 200 train engines, cars, trucks and buildings; also Lionel, American Flyer and Thomas displays; limited display of oil cans, local postcards and photo books; free admission; for further informa-tion or to organize group visits people may call (724) 867-2293.

Tuesday, Dec. 31

First Night® Oil City — 5:30 to 11:30 p.m., downtown Oil City; a celebration of the turning of the year; entertainments at venues throughout the downtown; purchase of a $10 button allows entry to all the venues; shuttle operates all evening; bonfires all evening; fun procession at 6:45 p.m.; fireworks at 7 and 11 p.m., sponsored by the Oil City Arts Council.

Wednesday, Jan. 1

Hike — 1 p.m., Log Cabin Inn Environmental Learning Classroom, Cook Forest State Park; 113 River Road, Cooksburg; a two hour hike along Tom’s Run Valley through old growth forested wetlands; conduct-ed by Friends of Cook Forest; snowshoes needed if snow is deep.

Hike — 1 p.m., Jennings Environmental Education Center, 2951 Prospect Road, Slippery Rock; brisk hike led by Jennings staff over almost two miles of prai-rie side trails; rated easy for those who can handle the distance and some sloping areas under winter conditions; will cover varied ter-rain habitats, including prairie, forest and an area with beaver activity.

Polar Plunge — 11 a.m., Stoneboro on the Lake beach;

sponsored participants will enter the water for a swim followed by a party in Stoneboro fire hall; people may obtain sponsor sheets at Dye’s Ashland, Stoneboro Post Office and the Boro office; people may call (724) 376-2206 or email weverall@windstream to register.

Thursday, Jan. 2

Bingo — Rocky Grove fire hall; sponsored by ladies auxiliary; doors open at 5 p.m., games begin at 7 p.m.; cash prizes; bingo caller is Mark Anderson; ladies in charge are Evelyn Karns and Susan Titus. Pd.Adv.

Upcoming

Jan. 4Audition sign-up — 2 p.m.,

main lobby of Barrow-Civic Theatre, 1223 Liberty St., Franklin; people may sign to be auditioned for sing-ing or speaking parts in “Aladdin and His Wonderful, Magical Lamp;” for actors ages 8 to 16 and tech ages 10 to 18; 2019 summer camp students who are still 7 may partici-pate; school performances will be Feb. 13; public performances Feb. 14 and 15.

Jan 5Audition sign-up — 2 p.m.,

main lobby of Barrow-Civic Theatre, 1223 Liberty St., Franklin; people may sign to be auditioned for sing-ing or speaking parts in “Aladdin and His Wonderful, Magical Lamp;” for actors ages 8 to 16 and tech ages 10 to 18; 2019 summer camp students who are still 7 may partici-pate; school performances will be Feb. 13; public performances Feb. 14 and 15.

Jan. 9Concert — 7 to 9 p.m., Karma

Coffee Company, 237 Seneca St, Oil City; Jesse James Weston will perform as part of Karma Concert Series; $5 admission; BYOB;

small dinner menu available; mostly benefits Lyric Theater res-toration project.

Jan. 11Divine Intervention fundraiser

— 5 to 9 p.m., Miller Park, Franklin; annual fundraiser party; open to the public; admission by donation; appetizers, beverages, music by Nathaniel Licht; ticket raffles for $1,000, $300 and $200 prizes; tick-et holder need not be present to win; benefits restoration work by Franklin Preservation.

Nature driving tour — 7:30 a.m., park office, Cook Forest State Park, 113 River Road Cooksburg; Clarion River Winter Wildlife Expedition; a four hour interpretive driving tour searching Clear Creek State Park, the Clarion River and Cook Forest for species of birds and mammals; hot chocolate and coffee available at the park office.

Jan. 12Nature program — 2 to 4 p.m.,

Jennings Environmental Education Center, 2951 Prospect Road, Slippery Rock; a “nature detec-tives” program focused on the unknown critters in our homes; for families with children ages 6 and older; children should be accompa-nied by an adult; limited space; pre-registration required by Jan. 10; people may register by calling (724) 794-6011 or going online to events.dcnr.pa.gov.

Jan. 14Movie matinee — 5 p.m.,

Franklin Public Library, 421 12th St, Franklin; free showing of 2012, a 2009 American disaster film; the protagonists seek safety as a series of extreme natural disasters threat-ens the destruction of the world; open to all ages.


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Jan. 15Fly tying class — 7 to 9 p.m.,

National Transit Building, 206 Seneca St., Oil City; beginners’ fly tying class every Wednesday through Feb. 5; materials supplied; class number limited to 8; ages 12-16 must be accompanied by an adult; cost of all four classes is $25 in total; pre-registration required; (814) 673-5478; [email protected].


Coffee Company, 237 Seneca St, Oil City; Hanna Schick & Lewis will perform as part of Karma Concert Series; $5 admission; BYOB; small dinner menu available; mostly ben-efits Lyric Theater restoration proj-ect.

Jan. 17Liberty cabaret — 7:30 p.m.,

Barrow-Civic Theatre, 1223 Liberty St., Franklin; Liberty Cabaret: One-Hit Wonders; an original Off-Barrow production with comedic skits and a sound track celebrating well-known one-hit wonders; for mature audi-ences; cost of tickets is $15.


Barrow-Civic Theatre, 1223 Liberty St., Franklin; Liberty Cabaret: One-Hit Wonders; an original Off-Barrow production with comedic skits and a soundtrack celebrating well-known one-hit wonders; for mature audi-ences; cost of tickets is $15.

Prairie improvement day — From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Jennings Environmental Education Center, 2951 Prospect Road, Slippery Rock, volunteers will help manage the prairie ecosystem; local restau-

rants will provide soup for lunch; participants must be ages 12 and over and should dress for the weather with gloves and warm waterproof boots; will receive a commemorative soup mug; pre-registration required by Jan 13; (724) 794-6011.


Coffee Company, 237 Seneca St, Oil City; Major Morgan will perform as part of Karma Concert Series; $5 admission; BYOB; small dinner menu available; mostly benefits Lyric Theater restoration project.

Family night — 5:30 to 7 p.m., Clarion Free Library, 644 Main St, Clarion; hearing stories, craft mak-ing, cooking activity; people may take a canned vegetable to dump in a soup pot for stone soup; for fur-ther information people may call (814) 226-7172.



Jan. 25Cross country ski — 6 p.m.,

Nuthole Cabin, at the entrance to Ridge Camp, Cook Forest State Park; a two hour candlelit interpre-tive flat cross country ski trip through the old growth forest of Fire Tower Road and Mohawk Trail; if snow conditions are poor, attendees will snowshoe or hike; people should take cross country skis and head-lamps; hot chocolate and warm cabin will be available.

Liberty cabaret — 7:30 p.m., Barrow-Civic Theatre, 1223 Liberty

St., Franklin; Liberty Cabaret: One-Hit Wonders; an original Off-Barrow production with comedic skits and a sound track celebrating well-known one-hit wonders; for mature audi-ences; cost of tickets is $15.


Coffee Company, 237 Seneca St, Oil City; Max Schang Trio will per-form as part of Karma Concert Series; $5 admission; BYOB; small dinner menu available; mostly ben-efits Lyric Theater restoration proj-ect.



Feb. 1Ice fishing tournament — 6

a.m. to 4 p.m., Kahle Lake, south launch; tournament objectives are top weight of five panfish and top weight of single panfish; species are bluegill, crappie and perch; cash prizes; cost to pre-register before Jan. 24 is $35 per one or two man team with optional $5 for big fish pool; registration after Jan. 24 is $40 per team and $45 if enter-ing the big fish pool; for further information or for registration forms people may call (814) 227-7697 or (724) 659-0196, or email [email protected].

Liberty Cabaret — 7:30 p.m., Barrow-Civic Theatre, 1223 Liberty St., Franklin; Liberty Cabaret: One-Hit Wonders; an original Off-Barrow production with comedic skits and a sound track celebrating well-known one-hit wonders; for mature audi-ences; cost of tickets is $15.

Feb. 7Art show and sale — 5 to 7

p.m., Barrow-Civic Theatre lobby, 1223 Liberty St, Franklin; fifth annu-al Nature Art Showcase and Sale; free public reception featuring the artists; features 2-D and 3-D paint-ings, sculpture, metal fabrications, fabric arts, jewelry, wearable art, photography, pottery, drawings, wood carving, water color; artists may register work for entry, free of charge, by going online to www.

nwpagreenways.org, by visiting Victorian City Art & Frame in Franklin, the 217 Elm St. office of the Oil Region Alliance in Oil City and the headquarters for Penn Soil RC&D Council in Warren; for fur-ther information people may call (814) 726-1141.

Feb. 8Art show and sale — 10 a.m. to

6 p.m., Barrow-Civic Theatre lobby, 1223 Liberty St, Franklin; fifth annu-al Nature Art Showcase and Sale; artists may register work for entry, free of charge, by going online to www.nwpagreenways.org, by visit-ing Victorian City Art & Frame in Franklin, the 217 Elm St. office of the Oil Region Alliance in Oil City and the headquarters for Penn Soil RC & D Council in Warren; for fur-ther information people may call (814) 726-1141.

March 13Stage play — 7:30 p.m., Barrow-

Civic Theatre, 1223 Liberty St, Franklin; “Anne of Green Gables,” a stage adaptation of the classic novel; rated G; cost of tickets is $14-20; 437-3440.







March 22Stage play — 2 p.m., Barrow-



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Oil City YWCAHoliday hours — The Oil City YWCA will be

open on Dec. 31 from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. and closed on Jan. 1.

Cardio Carve — 5:45 p.m., Thursdays.Conversational Cardio — 11 a.m., Tuesdays,

Thursdays and Fridays; 15 to 20 minute instructor-led class; use treadmills, bikes, steppers or ellipti-cals while talking to a friend; free for Fitness Center members, $10 per session or $3 per class for non-members, or fitness card; resumes Dec. 31.

Embodi Yoga — 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; emphasis on the mind-body connec-tion; members $6 per class or $30/card; non-mem-bers $7 per class or $36/card; Peg Teeter instruc-tor; will resume Jan. 7.

Girls Club — after school to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through the school year; for girls in grades 6 to 8; crafts, cookery class, spa day, games; membership $20, financial aid available.

Ice classes — 6:15 p.m. Mondays, 9:30 a.m. Thursdays and Saturdays; from Jan. 6 to Feb. 1; cost for members is $20 for 1 day, $35 for 2 days; cost for non-members is $30 for 1 day, $45 for 2 days.

Living Limber — 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; exercise with light weights, bands and chair to improve balance and strengthen and stretch muscles; free for Fitness members, $10 per session or $3 per class for non-members; or fitness card; resumes Dec. 31.

Morning Exercise — 9:30 a.m., Mondays and Wednesdays; 9:15 a.m. Fridays.

Nuevo Zumba — 6:45 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays with Linda, Heather, Jenny and Kelly.

Pickleball — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesdays and Fridays; equip-ment provided, free for Fitness Center members; $3 per session or fitness card for non-members.

Toning Time — 5 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; 30-minute toning class concentrating on a different muscle group each night; large therapy balls, weights, Kettle bells or STEP platforms may be used; free for fitness members, $3 per class or exercise class card for non-members.

TRX classes — 5 p.m. Mondays, 5:30 p.m. Thursdays; from Jan. 6 to Jan. 30; cost for mem-bers is $20 for 1 day, $35 for 2 days; cost for non-members is $30 for 1 day and $45 for 2 days,

Volleyball — 7:15 p.m. Thursdays; non-com-petitive game play for women ages 18 and over; cost is $35 supportive membership and $10 vol-leyball dues.

YWCA Zumba — 6:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays with Michelle and Sue, $3 per class or zumba punch card

Zumba Gold — 10 a.m. Mondays, benefits of zumba without jumps or twists; instructor Linda

Morrison; $3 per class or zumba punch card.For more information about the YWCA, its pro-

grams and hours, people may go online to www.ocywca.org or call 676-6528

Oil City YMCAFlip and Dip — 5 to 6:05 p.m. Thursdays; for

ages 3 to 5; a 30 minute gymnastics lesson fol-lowed by a 30 minute beginner swim lesson; par-ents must stay for the program; cost is $20 for members, $40 for non-members; registration required by the first of each month.

Kids Yoga — 6:15 to 7 p.m., Tuesdays; for ages 6-11; to develop balance, strength, endur-ance, aerobic skills, focus, memory and good behavior; Nicole Shreve is instructor; all supplies provided; cost is $25 for members and $40 for non-members; per class cost is $6 for members and $10 for non-members.

Pick-up basketball — 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays through March; for ages 18 and over; cost is free for members; $2 drop-in fee for non-members.

Senior open house — 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Friday, Jan. 17; tour with sample classes and information about the Silver Sneakers program; people should take insurance cards to check qualification for free membership; member lun-cheon at 11 a.m.; sample classes are: 8:30 a.m., Intro. to Fitness; 8:30 a.m., Silver Sneakers class; 9 a.m., arthritis aquatics; 9 to 11 a.m., pickleball; 10 a.m., water aerobics.

Tae Kwon Do — 6 p.m. Fridays in the gym; for ages 6 through adult; six week session runs from Jan. 8 to Feb. 12; cost for full session is $22 for members and $32 for non-members.

Youth Lego Club — 6:30 to 8 p.m., Tuesdays; for grades K-8; monthly themes to inspire Lego creations; snacks and drinks provided; begins Jan. 7.

For more information about the Oil City YMCA people may go online to www.oilcityymca.org or call 677-3000.

Clarion County YMCAAdult basketball — 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday,

Jan. 9 and following Thursdays; for ages 18 and over; teams will participate in eight regular sea-son games; first games begin Jan. 9; deadline to enter a team is Jan. 2; teams may register 7-12 players; the fee per team is $250.

Gym and Swim — 5 to 6:05 p.m. Tuesdays; for preschoolers ages 3-5; a beginner gym activi-ties and swimming program; 30 minutes of diverse activity in the gym followed by a 30 minute beginner swim lesson; registration required by the first of the month; cost is $20 per month for members, $40 per month for non-members.

Parent and Me Jamboree — 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Thursdays, Jan. 2 through 30; for ages 1-3; movement and music class for toddlers, who will participate in interactive games and organized gross motor activities while interacting with other children and parents; monthly cost is $10 for members and $20 for non-members.

YMCA 3rd and 4th Grade Basketball — Saturdays from Feb. 1 through March 21; prac-tices and games at the YMCA in a fundamental, participation based program for boys and girls; all players will receive T-shirts; registration required by Jan. 27; cost is $27 for members and $47 for non-members; $5 late registration fee after Jan. 27.

For more information about the Clarion County YMCA people may go online to www.clarion-countyymca.org or call (814) 764-3400.

Franklin YMCADelay the Disease — 1 to 2 p.m., Tuesdays,

12-week program from Jan. 7 to March 24; Parkinson’s-specific exercise class led by Andrew, trained in DTD, personal training and exercise physiology; cost is $60 for members and $120 for non-members.

Fitness Fusion — 9:40 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; 5:30 p.m. Thursdays; work your body a different way in each class using a variety of equipment; Thursday class is mostly bench work.

Indoor Soccer League — registration open until Jan. 15 for ages 3-12; season will run from Jan. 25 to Feb. 29.

Piloga — 6:30 p.m., Mondays; combination of Pilates, Yoga and TaiChi.

R.I.P.P.E.D. — 5:30 p.m., Wednesdays; combi-nation of resistance, interval, power, plyometric and endurance; certified instructor is Kimberly Fish; cost is free for members, $5 for non-mem-bers.

STRONG by Zumba — 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, beginning in January; combination of body weight, muscle conditioning, cardio and plyometric train-ing set to Zumba music; instructor is certified teacher Marci Ziegler; cost is free for members, $5 for non-members.

Versa Fit — 6:15 to 6:45 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; early morning cross-training class with higher intensity circuit exercises; free for mem-bers, $5 for non-members.

VersaFit Lite — 9:40 a.m. Mondays; lighter intensity cross training class moving through cir-cuit exercises.

Youth Winter Basketball League — registra-tion open until Jan.15 for grades 2-4; season will run from Jan. 20 - Feb.20.

For more information about the Franklin YMCA people may go online to www.franklin-grovecityymca.org or call 432-2138.

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