local events

Drake Day: Music in the Park

Join Drake Well Museum and Park as it celebrates the 164th Anniversary of the Edwin Drake striking oil on August 27, 1859! This year’s celebration is “Music in the Park,” and will feature performances by Mostly Brass of Oil City, the Franklin Silver Cornet Band, … READ MORE

Employer Lunch & Learn: SkillUp

Learn about how to utilize SkillUpTM PA for professional development opportunities at your organization by joining us for a Lunch & Learn session in June. Our talent engagement facilitator will tell you more about this learning platform can be utilized to upskill your current employees! … READ MORE

3-D Needle Felting

Learn to needle felt a 3-D Snowman using Alpaca fibers and embellish him the way you want too! Add a top hat, a red heart for Valentines, ear muffs etc. He can be used for a hanging ornament or add some fragrance oil to him … READ MORE

Beginner Crochet: Getting Started

Getting started, Chain stitch and Single Crochet stitch. Learn the basics of crochet. Four sessions, every other week, each teaches a fundamental crochet stitch and allows you to learn and practice with teacher guidance and direction. Must bring J Hook(6 mm) and worsted weight yarn … READ MORE

Venango County Fair

County fair with 4-H exhibits from sewing to animals. Animal shows include horse, dairy, and beef cattle, swine, sheep, goats, and rabbits. Home shows with multiple vendors. Open class exhibits from floriculture to quilts. Entertainment nightly. Truck and tractor pull. Demolition Derby. FAIR FOOD. See … READ MORE

Local Author Sam Fiely Book Signing and Storytime

Come to Mr. Bookman’s 10am-12pm to meet Sam Fiely, author of the “Let’s Go Brandon” picture book! Sam will be having a Storytime and yo-yo tricks at 11 am! FREE!

Beginner Crochet Class

Must bring J Hook(6 mm) and worsted weight yarn (#4) in a light solid color. Learn the basics of crochet. Each class teaches a fundamental crochet stitch and allows you to learn and practice with teacher guidance and direction. Register by Tuesday 19th

Craft Class – Macrame Plant Hanger

Learn the basics of macrame and how to create a plant hanger. All supplies included with pot and plant. $30. 6 seats available. Register by Sat. 25th.

Craft Class – Patriotic Chair Planter

Pick a chair and paint it. Everything included except the pot of flowers. Chairs will vary in design so each one will be painted different and unique. $45 6 seats available. Register by Sat. 18th

2nd Saturday Market on Rt. 8(S)

Various Flea market vendors and Crafters set-up selling their wares. Vendor set-up is 8am-9am and open to the public 9am-3pm (or later if you want to stay). If you want a “OUTSIDE” vendor spot it is $15 for a 12′ x 12′ spot (it usually … READ MORE