Calendar: July 2008

1-7  INDEPENDENCE DAY SIDEWALK SALE: 

Prime Outlets at Grove City, PA.    Spectacular savings on racks and bins of quality merchandise!  Time: Monday-Saturday 10:00 am-9:00 pm, Sunday 10:00 am-7:00 pm.  Visit www.primeoutlets.com.  1-888-545-7221.

2  CONCERT IN BUHL PARK: 

2nd Avenue Project. 6:30 pm. Performing Arts Center. 724-962-4280.

3 FIREWORKS:

Fireworks at Riverside Park, Greenville, PA.

3  FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA:

Hermitage Middle School, North Hermitage Rd, Hermitage, PA.  Fireworks display!  Sponsored by Hermitage Business Association.  Time: Approximately 9:30 pm.  724-981-0800.

4  "RED, WHITE AND BLUE " CONCERT ON THE COURTHOUSE SQUARE:

Mercer County Courthouse, Mercer, PA. Warm-up music- 6:30 pm, Mercer Community Band-7:30 pm, Ice cream social- 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Bring your lawn chair. Rain location-Mercer High School Auditorium. 724-699-9124

5  HERITAGE DAYS: 

Riverside Park and all 3 Museums, Greenville, PA.  Will feature daily life activities from the 19th century including the Waugh House, Erie Extension Canal Museum and Railroad Museum.  Sponsored by Greenville Museum Alliance.  Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm.  Admission: Free.  Fred Kiser at 724-588-5469.

6  CONCERT IN BUHL PARK:  

Wrangler Band. 6:00 pm. Performing Arts Center. 724-962-4280.

9  CONCERT IN BUHL PARK: 

Lawrence County Band. 6:30 pm. Performing Arts Center. 724-962-4280.

10 CONCERTS IN CENTRAL PARK:

Central Park, Greenville, PA. Entertainment by Making Changes- Classic Rock, Time: 6:00 p.m.

11  "A SPECIAL CONCERT " CONCERT ON THE COURTHOUSE SQUARE:

Mercer County Courthouse, Mercer, PA. Warm-up music- 6:30 pm, Franklin Silver Cornet Band-7:30 pm, Ice cream social- 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Bring your lawn chair. Rain location-Mercer High School Auditorium. 724-699-9124

12  SECOND ANNUAL LOLLY BAGGER RACE AND FUN DAY: 

Grove City Memorial Park, Grove City, PA.  The LollyBagger Race is similar to the hit television show “The Amazing Race”, two-person teams travel to various locations throughout Mercer County to complete physical and cognitive challenges.  Proceeds benefit programs for girls.  Sponsored by Moms Without Moms.  Time: 11:00 am-5:00 pm. 724-372-1251. 

12  BREAKFAST WITH DJ: 

DJ’s Greenhouse, 1004 East Lake Road, Transfer, PA.  Bring your questions and enjoy a continental breakfast. Time: 9:00 am. Admission: Free.  Reservations Required.  724-962-1230.

12  RIVERSIDE PARK KIDS TRIATHLON: 

Greenville Memorial Swimming Pool, Greenville, PA.  For more info visit www.galsa.org.  Time: 9:00 am.  Registration: 8:00 am.  Admission: Juniors (6-10) $25, Seniors (11-14) $30.  724-588-4810.   .

12  COOKING WITH DAYLILLIES: 

Plant’s Herb Farm, 104 South Foster Rd, Mercer, PA.  Learn the benefit of using daylilies.  Time: 11:00 am.  724-301-3273.

13  CONCERT IN BUHL PARK:  

Youngstown Community Band. 6:00 pm. Performing Arts Center. 724-962-4280.

16  “GOLFING FOR KIDS”18th ANNUAL GOLF OUTING: 

Yankee Run Golf  Course, Brookfield, OH.  Four person golf scramble to benefit services by Children’s Aid Society programs.  Prizes for first place men’s, women’s and mixed teams.  18 holes of golf, meals, cart and prizes.  Sponsored by Children’s Aid Society of Mercer County.  Time: Registration-8:00 am.  Shot Gun Start-9:00 am.  $75.00 per person, $300.00 foursome.  724-662-4730.

17   CONCERTS IN CENTRAL PARK:

Central Park, Greenville, PA. Entertainment by Brett Alan Morgan- Must be Seen, Time: 6:00 p.m.

18  "A VICTORIAN CONCERT " CONCERT ON THE COURTHOUSE SQUARE:

Mercer County Courthouse, Mercer, PA. Warm-up music- 6:30 pm, Mercer Community Band-7:30 pm, Ice cream social- 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Bring your lawn chair. Rain location-Mercer High School Auditorium. 724-699-9124

18-20 20th  ANNUAL VICTORIAN WEEKEND:  

Historic Courthouse Square, Mercer, PA.  Music concert Friday night.  Saturday-Grand Victorian Parade, historic arts and crafts, Civil War enactments, Victorian Ball, carriage rides, children’s activities, and Courthouse tours.  Sunday-auto and motorcycle show.   Mercer Area Chamber of Commerce.  Time: 10:00 am-5:00 pm.  Admission: Free. 724-662-4185 

19-20  HERMITAGE ARTS FESTIVAL:

800-900 N. Hermitage Rd, Hermitage, PA. On the grounds of the Hermitage Municipal Building and  Rodney White Park.   A celebration of the visual and performing arts. Activities include artists market place, art demonstrations, live music, entertainment, children’s activities and more.  Saturday 10:00 am-7:00 pm., Sunday 12:00 pm-5:00 pm. Admission: Free to spectators.  724-981-0800

19-21  OPEN GARDENS: 

DJ’s Greenhouse, 1004 East Lake Road, Transfer, PA.  Come out and stroll thru our gardens.  Enjoying thousands of perennials in bloom.  Time: Saturday-9:00 am-5:00 pm. Sunday-11:00 am-5:00 pm. Monday-9:00 am-5:00 pm.  Admission: Free.  724-962-1230.

20  CONCERT IN BUHL PARK:  

Mercer Community Band . 6:00 pm. Performing Arts Center. 724-962-4280.

20  CONCERT IN BUHL PARK:  

Mercer Community Band . 6:00 pm. Performing Arts Center. 724-962-4280.

22-28  38TH ANNUAL JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP FAIR:  

7409 Lamor Rd. Jefferson Twp. Municipal Grounds. Halfway between Mercer and Hermitage, PA. Family event. Livestock, truck & semi pulls, rides, games, homemade dinners nightly, well known, mouth watering fair food. Free parking and admission. Fees  for rides and grandstand events. Tues. through Fri. 5 pm-?, Sat. 9 am-? www.jeffersontwpfair.org   724-962-4126

24   CONCERTS IN CENTRAL PARK:

Central Park, Greenville, PA. Entertainment by Lost Highway- Country & Classic Rock, Time: 6:00 p.m.

25  "BEST OF HOLLYWOOD " CONCERT ON THE COURTHOUSE SQUARE:

Mercer County Courthouse, Mercer, PA. Warm-up music- 6:30 pm, Mercer Community Band-7:30 pm, Ice cream social- 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Bring your lawn chair. Rain location-Mercer High School Auditorium. 724-699-9124

25  EVENING IN THE GARDEN: 

DJ’s Greenhouse, 1004 East Lake Road, Transfer, PA.  Spend a relaxing evening in the garden with music, food and refreshments.  Time: 6:30 pm-9:30 pm. Admission: Free.  Reservations Required.  724-962-1230.

26  7th ANNUAL WORKSHOP DAY: 

4-H Park Exhibit Building, Mercer, PA.  Garden tours and demonstrations, drawings.  Time: 10:00 am-2:00 pm.  Registration required.  724-662-3141.

26-27  PYMATUNING PIONEER & ARTS FESTIVAL:

Pymatuning State Park, 2660 Williamsfield Rd, (Dam Area) Jamestown, PA. Festival includes Civil War Encampments, Indian Groups, food venders, craft venders and various demonstrations dating back to the pioneer era.  Time: Saturday, 10:00 am-6:00 pm. Sunday, 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Admission: $1.00 per person.   724-932-3141.

27  CONCERT IN BUHL PARK:  

Marks Concert Band. 6:00 pm. Performing Arts Center. 724-962-4280.

28-Aug. 25  STUFF THE BUS: 

Shenango Valley Mall, 3303 East State St, Hermitage, PA.  Help us give back to local schools by donating supplies.  724-346-4556.

30  CONCERT IN BUHL PARK:  

Frankie & The Sensations. 6:30 pm. Performing Arts Center. 724-962-4280.

31 CONCERTS IN CENTRAL PARK:

Central Park, Greenville, PA. Entertainment To Be Announced. Time: 6:00 p.m.