Week of November 10, 2024

Author

Kathleen Prosperi-McClard
November 10, 2024

Good morning, 🫎 Neighbor!

This is What’s Up Elk, Elk County’s favorite newsletter (or, at least, I’d like to think it is!)

In today’s issue:

  • 🖌️ Gettin’ Artsy (and/or crafty)

  • ✨ Re-thinking puppetry

  • 💥 Motivation from a pro

Let’s get to it.

-Kathleen

P.S. Just a side note: when you see something highlighted and underlined in blue, make sure to click on it if you’re interested. These are links and will give you more information about the event.

🎨 “PAINT AND SIP” classes have evolved over the years… the general idea is the same — it’s a creative class, usually accompanied with drinks and snacks — but the project nowadays is not always limited to painting. For example, there are two different events coming up where a wooden craft is being made.

  • The Brew Bank Brewing Company on Wednesday, November 20 from 7-9 PM. You will be making a 2’ snowman. The cost is $50 — that price includes the craft, pretzel bites and 1 drink ticket. You must register by November 19. (Click here.)

  • Wildwoods Bar & Grill on Wednesday, December 11 from 5-8 PM. You can choose to make Santa ($45) or a Snowman ($50). You must register by November 21. (Click here.)

🍣🍭 Working with candy makes everything a little bit more fun, wouldn’t you agree? The Ridgway Public Library and Lafia Liu (Ridgway’s own Asian food guru) know this, too, which is why it’s being used as a medium to teach tweens/teens how to make sushi. They’re hosting a Candy Sushi Competition at the RPL (Lafia will be teaching and judging) which will be happening on Monday, November 25 at 5 PM. All students in grades 4-12 are invited to learn the sushi-making process and test their skills using both all-candy and sweet rice sushi options. The event is FREE, but Registration is required. (Click here.)

🎅 It’s inevitable - we’re all going to eat a whole bunch of extra calories in the next month and a half. You know it, I know it, we all know it. What if we planned on going to an event where we burned off a few instead? I’m talking about the Third Annual Gingerbread 5K Dash Run/Walk, which is taking place on Sunday, December 15 at 1 PM.

  • 🗺️ Here is a map of the Dash.

  • 🧑‍💻 Registration: You can pre-register here. (Pro tip: Register by December 1 and you will receive a shirt). Same day registration starts at 11:30 AM.

  • 🥇There will be awards, including a few for best costumes!

The cost is $35 (12+) or $25. All funds raised will directly benefit the programs of St. Marys Parks and Recreation. (Click here.)

— 📍Memorial Park Clubhouse (Blue Roof), 160 Straub Avenue, St. Marys

🐾 Do you ever come across a footprint in the wild that you’re curious about? You might want to head to the Elk Country Visitor Center today (Sunday, November 10) at 2 PM to hear their Con Ed staff talk about WILDLIFE TRACK IDENTIFICATION. They will go over a couple of different wildlife tracks and some tips on how to identify each one!

— 📍950 Winslow Hill Road, Benezette

🖼️ Have you ever wanted to learn how to paint with watercolors? Janet VanErden will be teaching a class on the art form — this one focuses on painting florals and nature — at the St. Marys Public Library on Thursday, November 14 at 5 PM. It will last approximately 1.5 hours. Not only is the class FREE, but everything that you need for the class is included as well!

— 📍St. Marys Public Library, 127 Center Street, St. Marys

✝️ There’s going to be a FAMILY FUN NIGHT in the Elk County Catholic High School Auxiliary Gym on Thursday, November 14 from 5:30-8:00 PM. There will be games for all ages, plus a variety of drinks and snacks will be sold.

— 📍600 Maurus Street, St. Marys

💥 Have you heard about this guy? His name is “Flash” and he’s going to be speaking at Dream View Restaurant and Event Center on Thursday, November 14 at 7:30 PM (doors open at 7 PM). During the speech — Change Does Not Occur in a Flash, which is sponsored by The Boys and Girls Club of St. Marys — he will use his uncanny ability to weave together tales of competitive sports, corporate leadership and heartwarming “change” stories. You will find that Flash’s message will resonate with athletes, students, business leaders, non-profits and mission-driven organizations alike. You can read more about him here.  There will be a separate cash bar and a buffet dinner available at 5:30 PM.

Sponsorships are available, which include prioritized table seating and a signed copy of Flash’s book. Tickets for individuals are $10 (adults) and $2.00 (under 18). For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Joe Jacob by calling 814-781-1910 or emailing [email protected].

(Click here.)

— 📍Dream View Restaurant and Event Center, South Michael Street, St. Marys

✨ I bet you didn’t know that there are benefits to creating and playing with puppets that go beyond what you normally think about. I’m saying this because I didn’t realize it either until I heard about a program that’s happening at the St. Marys Public Library on Saturday, November 16 from 10 AM - 12 PM. It’s being taught by Professor Orin James who teaches at Pitt Bradford. He will talk about how puppets are being utilized to support individuals facing mental health challenges, as well as older adults living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.

— 📍St. Marys Public Library, 127 Center Street, St. Marys

🔴 It’s time to get your daubers out — The Johnsonburg Class of 2025 is hosting a BINGO NIGHT! It’s being held on Saturday, November 16 from 7-9 PM (doors open at 6 PM) in the High School cafeteria. If you’re interested in going, you can pre-purchase your tickets — It’s $20 for a 20 pack of cards — from your favorite senior or one of the following people: Kelin Linnan (814-512-2771) or Tracy Crowe (814-335-0333). You’ll be happy to know that there will be prizes (with the final game being a cash prize), basket raffles and food.

— 📍315 High School Road, Johnsonburg

WEDNESDAY (11/13)

Open Mic Night | The Creative Cup | 5-8 PM

FRIDAY (11/15)

Evan Gerg | The Dented Keg Taproom | 6-7 PM

Dan Weyant | The Creative Cup | 6-9 PM

DJ, Lilman | ‘50s Decade Party @ Straub | 6-9 PM

Karaoke | The Summit | 7-11 PM

Soulful Femme | Casalis | 8 PM

SATURDAY (11/16)

Scott Allegretto (Elvis Impersonator) | ‘50s Decade Party @ Straub | 6-9 PM

Billy Mac | St. Marys Eagles (Member and Guest Event) | 9 PM-12 AM

Darkwater Duo & Company | Last Chance | 9 PM-12 AM

Star 69 | Wildwoods | 9 PM-12 AM

This month’s Family Storytime at the Ridgway Public Library will be held Saturday, November 16 at 11 AM. It’s theme is Farm to (Thanksgiving) table!

“Join us for a visit from Big Maple Farm and their Books in the Barn animals for more information about how farmers make our cherished holiday celebrations possible.”

  • 📚 Miss Tia will read “Before We Eat: From Farm to Table”

  • 🐑 Visit with Big Maple Farm’s reading animals

  • 🦃 Make some stenciled holiday placemats with RPL volunteer Alana White.

(Click here.)

— 📍329 Center Street, Ridgway

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