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March 3, 2008

Community briefs March 4, 2008

McKeever sets Bluebird, Purple Martin event



SANDY LAKE — The 16th annual Bluebird and Purple Martin Workshop is set for 9 a.m. to noon Saturday in McKeever Environmental Learning Center, 55 McKeever Lane, near Sandy Lake. Info: 724-376-1000, info@mckeever.org

Historical Society sets events; director to speak



MERCER — Mercer County Historical Society will host “Abraham Lincoln” and “Civil War POW Camps” March 11 in the society’s headquarters, 119 S. Pitt St., Mercer. Doors open at 6:30. The program runs from 7 to 9.

The society is seeking Westinghouse retirees or those interested in history to work with information given to the group.

Sharon Coating LLC donated Westinghouse items. A meeting is set for 11 a.m. Thursday in Helen Black Miller Memorial Chapel, Mercer, to discuss work schedules, days and times for the project of cataloging the items.

Bill Philson, society executive director, will speak at 5 p.m. March 20 on WPIC radio.

Info: 724-662-3490.

Camp Cadet program seeking donations



BUTLER — Pennsylvania State Police Troop D will conduct Camp Cadet in August for youths living in Mercer and Lawrence counties.

About 2,200 12- through 15-year-olds have taken part in the program since 1970. Discipline and respect for self and others is taught.

Contributions are needed and may be sent to Camp Cadet Association, Box 1514, Butler 16003-1514; or by phone at 724-284-1134, trooper Michael V. Markey, ext. 250; or trooper Ronald D. Kesten, ext. 249.

Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts slates spring courses



NEW CASTLE — Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, 124 E. Leasure Ave., New Castle, has planned its spring schedule.

Atelier style figure drawing studio, pinhole photography, adult anatomy class and a roses workshop are set for adults

Quick sketch and portrait basics, ceramics, drawing and painting, sculpture and “Me and My Masterpiece” will be open to children.

For times, dates, registration and info, call 724-652-2882 or visit the Web site: www.hoytartcenter.org

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  • Vets’ clubs coordinate coupon clipping for troops

    The next time you come across coupons for items you don’t buy or that have expired, hang on to them; military men and women overseas can use them for their own groceries.

    February 6, 2012

  • American chestnut topic of workshops

    If you have an interest in helping contribute to the eventual return of American chestnut to our forest ecosystems, one of these workshops might be your cure for spring fever:

    February 4, 2012

  • Farrell grad a classic(al) example

    A Farrell High School graduate will return to the Shenango Valley next weekend to perform with an elite classical guitar quartet from the State University of New York at Fredonia.

    February 2, 2012

  • Kids meet challenge with 3-D creations

    When Sharpsville Area Elementary School fifth-grade teachers asked students to create their own cities, they were expecting colorful drawings of buildings, parks and streets.

    February 1, 2012

  • Student revives animation technique for feature spot in band’s music video

    Westminster College sophomore Joe Ligo knew the process of incorporating stop-motion animation into the video wouldn’t be easy.

    January 29, 2012

  • New coffee house Hallowed grounds

    Churches look to infuse faith in believers in all kinds of ways.

    At First Presbyterian Church of Sharon, leaders are hoping a little bit of coffee might help.

    Last week the church hosted its first Cana’s Corner Coffeehouse. Twice a month the church will open its doors to musicians and set up a coffee and snack bar.

    January 24, 2012 1 Photo

  • Hallowed grounds

    Churches look to infuse faith in believers in all kinds of ways.
    At First Presbyterian Church of Sharon, leaders are hoping a little bit of coffee might help.

    January 15, 2012

  • Satellite office

    For nearly 30 years, Sharon native Edward “Ted” Cattron was bound by threat of treason charges to keep a big secret from his family and friends and only recently has been able to share the truth.

    December 11, 2011

  • Artist creates with fabric

    Evian Zukas-Oguz said her husband calls her “the nutty professor of fabric” because of the way she goes into her own world when crocheting, sewing, weaving on a loom or working on a knitting machine.

    December 8, 2011

  • 19th drive reaches $13,764

    The Herald Good News Fund’s 19th annual drive that will provide turkeys for Christmas to local families in need has collected $13,764 so far.

    December 7, 2011