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Community Playhouse will present their annual honky-tonk in titled The Guernsey Boys on March 3 -4 at the Moose Club. $15 show only, with dinner $30. Dinner is served from 6:15-6:45. Reservations required by calling (814)677-7469 and leaving a message.

The Friends of the Franklin Public Library have a room downstairs at the Franklin Public Library devoted to used book sales. It is FULL of donated materials ready for resale as a fundraiser for the library. ' Open on Tuesdays 12pm-5pm & Fridays 12pm-5pm (when … READ MORE

Computer Basics Workshop Almost all workplaces require some computer skills. Learn to confidently navigate your way through basic systems, including the desktop environment, internet searching, emailing, and Microsoft Word. This workshop is free & open to anyone. To register, visit the Oil City Library or … READ MORE

The Franklin Gardeners Association will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Franklin Chamber of Commerce. President Susie Blair will lead club members in making soil blocks as an option for starting seeds this spring. The hostess for March is Lisa Smith. In addition, topics … READ MORE

LOFT LOFT (or Literacy & Opportunity For Teens) is a program for ages 13-18 where participants can play games (both board games & video games!), tinker with robotics, explore STEM, and more! We love to play the Nintendo Switch, do fun science experiments & anything … READ MORE

Community Conversation – Education Reform: From Culture Wars to Voucher Laws Franklin Public Library’s Community Conversation series continues with “Education Reform: from Culture Wars to Voucher Laws” at 6PM with presenter Peter Greene. Peter was a classroom teacher for 39 years before retiring. These days, … READ MORE

Join the fun at The Undergroung Bookstore from 3 to 9 p.m. every Friday. RPG Games, Magic The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh, HeroClix at Neverending Stories/The Underground Bookstore, 409 13th Street (across from City Hall). ALL are welcome!

There are still seats left for the Friday, March 10, 4-6 p.m. Tarbell Tea. Call 814.677.3152 to register ASAP! $20/person includes plenty to eat in this gorgeous Victorian-style setting with student re-enactors portraying characters from the oil boom era. Don't miss this unique experience!

We'll talk about: Separating personal tastes from objective criticism Useful community theatre criticism without losing all your friends Strategies for breaking down the pieces for criticism Turning you criticism into useful writing Come with examples in mind of the best, the worst, the very beloved … READ MORE

Bouncing Babies This fun and interactive program is held at the Oil City Library every Monday at 10am. Join us for reading, interactive rhymes, songs & lap bounces! Best for ages birth through 3, but all are welcome. Please call 814-678-3072 or email youthservices@oilregionlibraries.org with … READ MORE

Our Women's Ministry's group will be having a soup and dessert sale on Tuesday, March 14th. Homemade soups and desserts - $1.00 each per serving. Proceeds benefits projects that our Women's Ministry group sponsors.

Dig for your roots… in the Franklin Public Library’s Pennsylvania Room! Now staffed weekly Tuesdays 12-3PM and Wednesdays 12-5PM. Interested in local history and genealogy? Consider volunteering in the PA Room. Call (814) 432-5062 or email info@oilregionlibraries.org for more information. https://oilregionlibraries.org/events/pa-room-open-hours-942/

Mindfulness & Meditation Evenings Join us at the Oil City Library for Mindfulness & Meditation Evenings! This program is free to attend & takes place twice a month (1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month) from 5:30PM – 6:30PM. This time consists of two 25 … READ MORE

Free and open to any adult. You can read whatever you’d like & come whenever you can! The Thursday Evening Book Club regularly meets on the third Thursday of the month from 5:00-6:00PM at the Franklin Public Library. https://oilregionlibraries.org/events/thursday-evening-book-club/?occurrence=2023-03-16

Join the park naturalist for an introduction to backyard birding. We'll learn how to use a basic bird field guide before heading outside to practice. Dress for the weather. The park has a limited supply of binoculars and field guides for use on a first-come … READ MORE

St. PATRICKS hits on a Friday this year and we are ready to let the good times roll. For starters we will be opening an hour early at 4pm. From there take advantage of our drink specials throughout the night rolling right into the main … READ MORE

Join the FLEX Young Professionals for a fun social at Grumpy Goat Distillery, LLC to celebrate St. Patty's Day! The event will include great drinks, networking, and St. Patty's Day fun. Drinks are dutch treat. You do not have to be a member of FLEX … READ MORE

DNA of a River Workshop Duration: 1 - 1.5 hours, Cost: $5 Our waterways are always changing. This workshop will focus on what makes up our local creeks and river, how water reacts to those things, and how to decipher and recognize the safest path. … READ MORE

Please save the date. Discounted presale tickets are available now. $10 adults $5.00 children 12 and under. At the door: adults $12 children $6. Your dinner will include spaghetti and meatballs, roll/bread and butter, tossed salad, and your choice of dessert. take out is also … READ MORE

Venango County Fairgrounds- Rainey Lynn Hall (main white building) Doors open, dinner served 5:00PM First race 6:00PM Admission $20 Horses and Jockeys sold separately $10 Side Raffles and Chinese Auction Must be 18 or older to enter Beer Wagon & BYOB available  

Celebrate the beginning of spring by planting seeds with the park naturalist! We’ll learn how to read a seed packet and understand what seeds need to grow and thrive. You’ll leave this program with a potted seed of your own to take home, and you … READ MORE

Kids 8 years and up are invited to join us for a Pizza & Paint Party! Artist Brandon Cowie of Outland Studios will guide them to create this adorable bunny just in time for Spring! Cost is $10. Register by calling 676-6528.

Community Conversation – Journaling for Self-Expression and Self-Discovery Franklin Public Library’s Community Conversation series continues with “Journaling for Self-Expression and Self-Discovery” at 6PM with presenter Jill Harry. Journaling can be helpful during stressful or difficult times but is also a special way to capture fun … READ MORE

It's Fourth Friday! Join us for another spectacular event! Bring your voice, instruments, stories, songs, poetry, prose, recitations, eyes, and ears! We'll be having another audience choice award, so bring out your best! Doors and sign-ups start at 6 Performance starts at 7 Sets are … READ MORE

The Venango County Historical Society’s continuing Speaker’s Forum will host a presentation on the early history of the Venango County area on Saturday at the Oil City Library. Bill Black will present a PowerPoint program titled “Trails, Traders, Forts: Venango” at 9 a.m. in the … READ MORE

Make a cape, play games, leap tall buildings, & snacks. Great time for everyone! Come dressed up as a superhero or as your superhero self! Ages 4 and up. Date: March 25 Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Cost: $5 Event Category: Kids Event Tags: … READ MORE

Saturday Storytime Read stories, sing songs and do an activity with us! This program is held at the Franklin Public Library one Saturday each month at 11:00AM. Open to all children (recommended ages 2-6) and caregivers.

Are you interested in joining the Historical Society’s efforts to catalog Woodlawn Cemetery? In preparation for upcoming cemetery work, we are pleased to offer a hands-on workshop detailing the project and photographing techniques on Saturday, March 25, from 11AM to noon at the Heritage Center. … READ MORE

PA Career Link Job Fair - March 29th from 10-4 at tyhe Clarion Mall. More info on the event and to see the latest list of participating employers, visit the Clarion Vhamber online at www.clarionpa.com or by calling 814-226-9161.

Adult Craft Club – Monogrammed Keychain Come craft with us! Adult Craft Club is held once a month, with sessions at 5:30PM & 6:30PM. Participating is always free & all materials will be provided. We create a different project each month & always have a … READ MORE

Take a walk with the park naturalist along the paved bike trail as we enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. This will be an out-and-back walk with no set distance, but we will be taking a leisurely pace. Dress for the weather. REMINDER: The … READ MORE

Business After Hours St. John's Episcopal Church will host a Business After Hours event from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 30. The church is located at 1145 Buffalo Street, Franklin. The evening will include tours of the Tiffany windows and a raffle fundraiser for … READ MORE

Spend Thursday evenings at Drake Well Museum and Park engaging in the people, places and events of petroleum history while sampling the best wine our region has to offer. Special admission fees apply. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Program begins at 6:30 p.m. “Stray Gas … READ MORE

Venango County young professionals are invited to join FLEX on Friday, April 14th, at Famoore's in Oil City. *CASH ONLY* Meet us at noon to network with other young professionals and support a local business. Lunch is dutch treat. *CASH ONLY* Only have a short … READ MORE

Join Coffaro Studios's for Coffee and Canvas - 814-428-9878 to signup March 31st - $45/ 2 hour session @ 9a, 11:30a, and 2p

Breakfast Buffet Fundraiser — 7 to 10 a.m. or until sold out, Polk Fire-Rescue, Route 62 in Polk; regular and buckwheat pancakes, eggs, sausage gravy and biscuits, bacon and sausage; adults, $10; ages 4 to 12, $5; ages 3 and younger, free; to go available; … READ MORE

Stop in to Legends of Seneca; Saturday, April 1, 2023 and meet the Easter Bunny! The Easter Bunny will be sitting for photo's with your little ones! There will be snacks and drinks and you can enter to win an Easter Basket! Lot's of fun … READ MORE

Stop in with the kids between 11am-2pm to pet some bunnies! As always this event is 100% free! Olde Liberty/The Galleria 1252 Liberty Street Franklin PA

Rain or Shine - Bring the kids! We've got the fun! Easter Egg Hunt! Surprise 🐰 Guest! Lots of Extras! 🐇🐣🐇