Celebrate Earth Day early by helping to beautify our town! Local businesses, organizations, schools and other groups are invited to select an area of town to spruce up; tasks include sweeping sidewalks, washing windows, hand pick-up of litter, and raking leaves/debris from landscaped areas on … READ MORE
Franklin Preservation will be hosting a program entitled Lost Amusement Parks of Northwestern Pennsylvania on Saturday, April 23, 2022 from noon - 2 pm at the DeBence Music Museum on the 3rd Floor. The Museum has an elevator. The program will be presented by Jennifer … READ MORE
Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference around this year’s Earth Day? Join the park naturalist to help clean up Oil Creek State Park! We’ll be picking up litter, cleaning out the pollinator garden bed, and potentially doing some light trail maintenance … READ MORE
Meet local author Cathy Rybak and get your copy of her first book, "Pooch in a Pound." Cathy, native to Oil City, writes this children's book from a dog's point of view in an animal shelter. In addition to meeting the author, there will be … READ MORE
Bring an antique to be appraised in a classroom-type setting and enjoy a catered lunch! The event begins with a catered luncheon and then the appraisers discuss each attendee's items in a classroom-type environment so that all attendees can learn about each other's antiques. Appraisers … READ MORE
Let's all do our part to S.P.I.F.I.Y up on May 4th! Sweep, wash windows, paint, trim bushes, plant flowers, clean-up and tidy-up. Every little job makes a difference. Help your neighbors, lend a hand, volunteer, organize a group project, take pride in the community. "Show … READ MORE
The Venango Conservation District wishes to invite public officials, cooperating agencies, non-profit groups and the general public to an open house for our new location at 4871 U.S. Rt. #322 Franklin, PA 16323. The open house will take place on May 6th, 2022 from 9:00 … READ MORE
Treat Mom to a relaxing 3-hour train ride through scenic Oil Creek Valley. Everyone is welcome, but Moms ride for just $10 (a $10 discount off adult price), with purchase of a full-price ticket. Discount good on coach seating only. First Class: $35 each for … READ MORE
Hasson Heights Elementary School is proud to host a community GooseChase (Digital Scavenger Hunt). Missions will be released through the week and a half of Pennsylvania’s Remake Learning Days Festival. This community-wide digital scavenger hunt is open to the Oil City community, near and far. … READ MORE
Come on a wild "GooseChase" around the southern tier of the oil region. Families are encouraged to create a team and engage in this community scavenger hunt using the virtual app called Goosechase. Download the (free) Goosechase app and join in the fun! Click on … READ MORE