Calendar: February 2008

All Month  ROMANTIC GET AWAY: 

Seven Sisters Bed & Breakfast at McEwen Falls, 810 Hamburg Rd, Fredonia, PA.  Design your romantic weekend!  Sweet ideas include massages, chocolate and champagne, wine and cheese or other specialty treats!  You will be delighted with your visit to this unique B&B.  www.sevensisters bandb.com  724-475-2718.

Early Feb.   GO JUMP IN THE LAKE: 

Pymatuning State Park, Jamestown, PA (Follow the signs.)  Jump into a freezing lake to raise funds for two great non-profits!  Post jump party immediately following  the event to celebrate 100% survival rate!  What else are you going to do in February?  GALSA and Jamestown Future Foundation.  2:00 p.m.  Free to spectators.  $50 minimum to jump.  724-588-4810.

8  PHILADANCO: 

Slippery Rock University, Miller Auditorium, Slippery Rock, PA.  This professional company of highly skilled dancers perform innovative works by American choreographers.  They have won unanimous critical praise.  7:30 p.m.  Admission: adults-$18, children and senior citizens-$15.  724-738-2091.

14-16  RED WINE & DARK CHOCOLATE:

Conneaut Cellars Winery, Conneaut Lake, PA.  Celebrate a romantic Valentine’s Day and sample dark chocolate and red wine for free.  11 a.m.- 5 p.m.  For further information call 814-382-3999 or 877-CCW-Wine (229-9463).

15-18   PRESIDENTS DAY SALE: 

Prime Outlets at Grove City, Grove City, PA.  The merchants will knock your socks off with this sale!  Come and see why our savvy shoppers return for this sale each year.  www.primeoutlets.com  888-545-7221.

15-Mar. 24   EASTER BUNNYLANE:

Kraynak’s, 2525 East State Street, Hermitage, PA.  Welcome in the first blossoms of spring and watch the animated figures at play.  Visiting the display has   “Become a Family Tradition for the Whole Family.”   Monday thru Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed Easter Sunday.  Free. www.kraynaks.com  724-347-4511.

16-17     22nd ANNUAL PENN’S WOODS WEST FOLK & ART FESTIVAL: 

Mercer High School, Mercer, PA.   Shuttle buses   available. Over 200 artisans and craftsmen, live entertainment, demonstrations, speakers and quilt show, delicious food. Living history- President, Teddy Roosevelt will pass out bears to the first 250 children.   Prize drawings for children. In conjunction with the Festival the Business Expo is on the second floor of the school. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Admission: $4.00, Seniors- $ 3.50, children under 12 free.  Admission good for 2 days.  Bring a non-perishable item and get $.50 off admission. Mercer Area Chamber & Mercer Area School District  724-662-4185.

21    CON SPIRITO CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT SERIES PRESENTS THE MEADOWMOUNT TRIO:  David Johnson Memorial Chapel, Thiel College.  Part of the Thiel College's new Spirito Chamber Concert Series, the Meadowmount Trio is known for its captivating and energetic performances of chamber music.  The trio includes Eric Larson, piano; Gerardo Ribeiro, violin; and Owen Carman, cello.  This concert is free and open to the public.  For more information: 724-589-2240.

21-24    DANCE THEATRE SPRING PROGRAM: 

Westminster College, New Wilmington, PA. February 21-22 at 8:00 p.m.  February 23 at 2:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. February 24 at 2:00 p.m.  Admission: $1 & $7.  724-946-7104.

23   GROVE CITY TRADE SHOW: 

Grove City College Physical  Education Center, Grove City, PA.  Over 150 area businesses promote their businesses with displays, giveaways and  door prizes for each business.  Grove City Chamber of Commerce.  Admission: $1.00. 724-458-6410.