Calendar: April 2008

MID APRIL EARTH WEEK 2008: "MONITORING EARTH'S HOSPITALITY"

Thiel College, 75 College Ave, Greenville, PA.  A week of activities in celebration of Earth Day, including public lectures, activities for elementary students and outdoor “clean up” events.  Time: TBA.  Admission: Free.  www.thiel.edu  724-589-2106.

2-5  THIEL PLAYERS PRESENT “I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE”: 

Thiel College, 75 College Ave, Greenville, PA.  Student theater group (the Thiel Players) presents this long-running off Broadway musical about the modern suburban dating game.  Time: 8:00 pm (matinee April 5 at 2:00 pm).  Admission: Free.  724-589-2029.

4-6  SPORTS CARD AND COLLECTIBLES SHOW: 

Shenango Valley Mall, 3303 East State St., Hermitage, PA.  Calling all sports enthusiasts to our sports card and collectibles show.  Time: All day.  Admission: Free.  724-346-4564. 

5  THINK SPRING: 

Volant Main Street Shops, Volant, PA.  Enjoy demonstrations on new gardening and home decorating ideas for spring.  Enter to win $100 gift certificate for Volant shops.  Time: 10:00 am-5:00 pm.  724-533-5515. 

7  GREENBERGER FAMILY MEMORIAL LECTURE:

Penn State Shenango Auditorium, Shenango Ave,  Sharon, PA.  Penn State will host a renowned speaker at its annual Greenberger Family Memorial Lecture.  Featuring Ray Suarez, Senior Correspondent for "The NewsHour". Admission: Free and open to the public Doors open at 6:00 pm, Event begins at 7:00 pm. 724-983-2905.

12  KIDS FEST:

Shenango Valley Mall, 3303 East State St, Hermitage, PA.  Join us for fun and games hosted by Lisa Ringer.  Admission: Free.  724-346-4556.

12 WESTMINSTER COLLEGE RELAY FOR LIFE CAR SHOW:

Westminster College, 319 S Market St., New Wilmington, PA. 1st Annual Car Show in conjunction with their Relay For Life. Music, food, 50/50 raffle, Relay For Life Car Show certificates fpr participants. Free admission to participants with car. $3.00 admission for spectators. 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. All money will go to the Amercian Cancer Society Relay For Life. mcfarlla@westminster.edu or 724-350-0165

13  MCKEEVER ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER:

Sunday Stroll: Signs of Spring. 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Do you enjoy nature?  What could be better than taking a relazing Sunday stroll through the forest:  Join a member of the McKeever staff for a hike and use your senses to take in all the signs of spring.  This hike will explore signs of the new season on the trails.  Hikers should bring their own water and weather-appropriate clothing.  Sturdy shoes or boots are a necessity.  Meet in the front of the Dining Hall. 724-376-1000.

19  SPRING GARDEN WALK: 

DJ’s Greenhouse, 1004 East Lake Road,  Transfer, PA.  Enjoy a walk thru our many gardens.  Here you will see thousands of spring bulbs in bloom!  Time: 9:00 am-5:00 pm.  Admission: Free.  724-962-1230.

20  PLAYER PIANOS: 

DeBence Antique Music World, 1261 Liberty St, Franklin, PA.  There are quite a few in the DeBence collection, and we will play them all for you.  Time: 1:30 pm.  Admission: Free.  814-432-8350.

24-27  SPRING COMMUNITY BAZAAR: 

Shenango Valley Mall, 3303 East State St,. Hermitage, PA  The mall shows its support to local non-profit organizations by hosting the Spring Community Bazaar.  Admission: Free.  724-346-4556.

26  NEW PLANTS FOR 2008: 

DJ’s Greenhouse, 1004East Lake Rd, Transfer, PA.  We will talk about new annuals and perennials for 2008.  Time: 10:00 am.  Admission: Free.  724-962-1230.