Learn the basics of needle felting with Alpaca fibers by creating a unique pin cushion in the shape of a head and face that can also be used as a hackey sack. $15 Register by Wed. 19th. Stop in the store, message me or call … READ MORE
Learn the basics using Buttercream icing and decorating bags. Bring 12 un-iced cupcakes along with a container to take your decorated cupcakes home, 1– gallon zip bag for your tips & bags, paper towels and an apron (optional). All other items will be provided. Choice … READ MORE
Learn the basics of wet felting a landscape using different types of fibers like Alpaca, silk etc. Learn about shading and layering during the process. This is a labor-intensive class that may be difficult on shoulders, elbows, and lower back. (There are secrets to cheat, … READ MORE
A series of community conversations around challenges we face in the Venango Area and how we can work together to tackle them. The topic of this session is “Changing the Narrative” and we’ll discuss how we can better talk about our area and to each … READ MORE
Help us spread the positive messaging of Be Here! We invite community members to become Be Here Ambassadors and help us spread the message of the initiative that the Venango Area is a great place to live, work, and play. The ambassador program includes a 1-2 … READ MORE
Help us spread the positive messaging of Be Here! We invite community members to become Be Here Ambassadors and help us spread the message of the initiative that the Venango Area is a great place to live, work, and play. The ambassador program includes a 1-2 … READ MORE
In early 2016, Venango Chamber President and CEO Susan Williams met with a few Chamber board members about a problem we were facing in Venango County–people talking negatively about our area. This wasn’t new–the same discussion had been happening for years. The Chamber has been … READ MORE
Edwina Gateley, a poet, artist, writer, international speaker, is a single mother who inspires. She will be giving a conference and retreat in Oil City, PA. The public is invited to attend one or both days: Friday, Oct. 18, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM: Rhoades … READ MORE
We often hear older generations tell youth: “You have to leave Venango County after you graduate,” or “You will never find a job or be successful here.” We certainly encourage young people to experience other places and get a new perspective–whether they go to college, … READ MORE
Story by Rosemary Fielding, staff writer at The Derrick & The News-Herald Photos by Richard Sayer “Will the kids stick around?” has been a perennial question in homes and gathering places around the region ever since the Rust Belt began its manufacturing decline many years ago and … READ MORE