local events

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

Craft Class – Bottle Wind Chime Sunflower

Paint and assemble a “Sunflower” glass bottle wind chime. Pick the colors you want. All supplies provided. Register by Saturday May 14th with payment of $30. 8 seats available

ORAS Virtual Public Night

On Saturday, April 16th, starting at 7:00 pm, Dr. Kelly Lepo will be giving a presentation, “What to Expect from the James Webb Space Telescope’s First Images.” The James Webb Space Telescope, NASA’s latest flagship space observatory, launched in December 2021, and is ready to … READ MORE

Starlight Ride

The Starlight Ride is a fundraising event that consists of a mixture of trails and roads, driven on a winter’s night, which is open to all modified Jeep 4x4s, and stock Wranglers. The Ride encompasses Venango County’s beautiful Two Mile Run County Park. Please note … READ MORE

PA Herps

Join guest speaker, April Claus, at the Egbert Farm Day Use Area as we explore the wonderful world of herpetology.   That’s the study of reptiles and amphibians!  We’ll learn how to identify some of Pennsylvania’s native species and how they contribute to the ecosystem. There … READ MORE

Women’s Health and Fitness Day Hike

This year we’re celebrating National Women’s Health and Fitness Day with a hike on the Petroleum Centre Loop trail.  This is a difficult hike that spans approximately 7 miles and passes a variety of scenic overlooks, Pioneer Falls, and the Benninghoff Farm Tableau.  Please bring … READ MORE

Covid: The Lockdown Series by Ann Witherup Rudegeair

Covid: The Lockdown Series by Ann Witherup Rudegeair is comprised of 19 original pieces of pastel art produced during the Global Pandemic Opening reception is September 28 from 4-6PM, works will be on view from September 28-October 3 Hours are September 28 4-6, September 29 … READ MORE

Explore the Queen City Trail!

Celebrate PA Trails Month with a guided Nature Walk with Oil Creek State Park Environmental Education Specialist Ivy Kuberry. Meet at the Jersey Bridge Trailhead & explore plants & animals on the QCT, a segment of the Erie to Pittsburgh Trail. Dress for the weather … READ MORE

Fighter’s Ball

Relay for Life – Fighter’s Ball Saturday, September 25th at the Quality Inn in Franklin, PA $35 per person, 18 and over Doors open at 6:00 PM Buffet dinner at 7:00 PM Tickets must be purchased in advance at: Oil City Wholesale & Floral Design … READ MORE

TrAils To Ales Brewery Live Music

Wednesday 8/11 Jesse James Wednesday 8/18 Joe Liotta Wednesday 8/25 Bill Carey Wednesday 9/1 Lisa Cook and Jeff Powell Wednesday 9/8 Randy Moorehead Wednesday 9/15 Ashleigh Bennett Music Wednesday 9/22 Gary Bickerstaff Wednesday 9/29 Nick Barilla