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Treat Mom to a relaxing 3-hour train ride through Oil Creek Valley. Everyone is welcome, but Moms ride for just $10 (a $10 discount off regular price), with purchase of a full price ticket. Discount good on coach seating only. Event Dates: May 14 Departure … READ MORE

‘Form, Furniture, Frolic’ — 5 to 8 p.m. Graffiti Gallery 210 Seneca St. in Oil City opening reception; featuring sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, glass and other 3D art forms; facilitated by the Oil City Arts Council

What’s in Your Water — 5:30 to 7 p.m. Blood Farm, Oil Creek State Park; learn to sample and identify aquatic macroinvertebrates, test water quality and determine best management practices to register, contact Venango Conservation District office at (814) 676-2832 or bkozalla.vcd@gmail.com

2023 Primary Election Day - Municipal Elections Check your registration status here: https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/pages/voterregistrationstatus.aspx For information to the Venango County Election officers - https://co.venango.pa.us/356/Voter-Registration-Election-Services Deadline Alert: 05/01/2023 is the last day to register before the 05/16/2023 election.

The Friends of the Franklin Public Library hold a weekly booksale every Tuesday and Friday from 12-5pm. Support your library and go home with a new book! All purchases are by donation.

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 fun time! Registration is required for … READ MORE

Wednesdays & Saturdays, May through October, 8 AM to 1 PM Located in the heart of Franklin's historic downtown, the Franklin Farmers Curb Market is open each Wednesday and Saturday from 8AM to 1PM from May through October. The Farmers Curb Market is dedicated to … READ MORE

Wild Mountain Fantasy Festival is a unique event. The festival is divided into four themes featuring Renaissance Fantasy, Comic Book & Science Fiction, Myths & Monsters, and Steampunk. Attendees can expect to see and purchase handmade arts and crafts as well as uncommon collectibles. Distinctive … READ MORE

Franklin's First United Methodist Church Free Community Dinner May 17th, 5pm-6:30pm Menu: Meatball subs, tossed salad, and a dessert Performance by : HOLeY JEANS

United Way of Venango County's 26th Annual Golf Scramble will be held on May 18, 2023 at Wanango Country Club! Registration opens at 9:00 am with a shot gun start at 10:00 am. $400 Foursome Team Includes: golf cart, green’s fees, lunch, beverages, snacks, and … READ MORE

Wild Mountain Fantasy Festival is a unique event. The festival is divided into four themes featuring Renaissance Fantasy, Comic Book & Science Fiction, Myths & Monsters, and Steampunk. Attendees can expect to see and purchase handmade arts and crafts as well as uncommon collectibles. Distinctive … READ MORE

Adult Coloring Come color your stress away every Thursday from 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm. Coloring books are provided if you forget yours!

Class 101 is a club at the Franklin Public Library for 4th-6th graders. It will be held every Thursday at 4pm beginning March 2nd. Come join us for 4 weeks of science experiments, 4 weeks of arts and crafts, and 4 weeks of technology fun! … READ MORE

Illegible License Plate Event Thursday, May 18 5–7 p.m. Seneca Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall 3494 State Route 257 Seneca, PA 16346 If your standard license plate is blistered, peeling or discolored, we will have the required PennDOT MV-44 form to fill out. There is … READ MORE

The Oil Region Alliance celebrates May as National Historic Preservation Month by honoring projects and people preserving the character and history of our area annually with the Historic Preservation Awards. The public is invited to enjoy this free event, which includes refreshments, tours of Christ … READ MORE

The Franklin Public Library will be hosting a series of seminars covering a vast array of topics by fellow community members. Please join Ty Ryen at the Franklin Public Library Thursday, May 18 6-7 to discuss Alien vs. Native Species. Over the past several hundred … READ MORE

Join us for a night of original music while supporting your community! United Way of Venango County will be hosting a fundraising concert with Lisa Bodnar and Whistlegrass at The Wanango County Club. The concert will be held on May 18th, 2023 from 6:00 pm … READ MORE

The Friends of the Franklin Public Library hold a weekly booksale every Tuesday and Friday from 12-5pm. Support your library and go home with a new book! All purchases are by donation.

Join us at Legends of Seneca for our Grand Opening! Free activities for the children, including bouncy house, toss game, & many more. Prize wheel for the adults! Free hot dogs and hamburgers for all! Bring your lawn chair to relax to live music from … READ MORE

Enjoy a date night while your kids have a fun evening at the Titusville YMCA from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The Kid’s Night Out program offers safe, evening care with fun, games, and pizza. It is open to ages 4 to 12. The costs is … READ MORE

Whether on the banks of the Mississippi River or deep in the heart of the English countryside, rock 'n' roll lives, breathes, and burns on the outskirts. Hailing from Rome, GA at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, The Georgia Thunderbolts rise up with a … READ MORE

Join us for this unique trail race which starts and finishes at Drake Well Museum and Park in Titusville, PA, utilizing the Gerard Hiking Trail in Oil Creek State Park. This event benefits local trail improvements through the collaboration of Friends of Drake Well, Inc., … READ MORE

Wednesdays & Saturdays, May through October, 8 AM to 1 PM Located in the heart of Franklin's historic downtown, the Franklin Farmers Curb Market is open each Wednesday and Saturday from 8AM to 1PM from May through October. The Farmers Curb Market is dedicated to … READ MORE

Franklin Preservation will be offering a Workshop on Saturday, May 20 on how to research your home. The first session will be held at the Venango County Courthouse in the Register and Recorder's Office/Index Room on the 2nd floor from 10 am - Noon. Lunch … READ MORE

//”Page to Stage”: Creative Theatrical Design// A mini scenography session with Angela Howell Saturday, May 20 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. About the class: Angela has selected the show Cabaret as a theme for this workshop. In this 2-hour, hands-on class we will be … READ MORE

Remake Learning Days Join us on May 20th at the Oil City Library from 11 am – 2 pm for ORLA’s Remake Learning Days event! The library will provide all supplies needed to make a paper lantern. However, this event will be first come, first … READ MORE

The Fertigs Community Center will hold the second annual “First Responders Day for Kids” on Saturday, May 20 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The purpose of this event is to highlight the importance of First Responders for our communities in a family friendly setting. … READ MORE

Meal includes - Your choice of stuffed chicken or stuffed pork, mashed potatoes, a roll, green beans, beverages and a desert.