Calendar: May 2008

2-4  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.  724-346-4556.

3  FREE COMIC BOOK DAY: 

Bennies's Comic Book & Sports Cards Shop. 462 Sharpsville Ave., Sharon PA.  www.freecomicbookday.com   724-347-3390

4  GARDEN PARTY: 

Plant’s Herb Farm, 104 South Foster Rd, Mercer, PA.  Come make a garden hat to wear at the tea in the garden or porch.  Children welcome.  Pre-registration required.  Time: 1:00 pm-2:30 pm.  Admission: $10.00.  724-301-3273.

10 11th ANNUAL MERCER COUNTY MASTER GARDENER’S PLANT SALE: 

4-H Park, Exhibit Building, Rt. 19, Mercer, PA. Sponsored by the Master Gardeners.  We have annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs.  Limited quantities.  Time: 9:00 am-1:00 pm.  Admission: Free.  724-662-3141.

14  HERB GARDEN 101: 

Plant’s Herb Farm, 104 South Foster Rd, Mercer, PA.  This class will teach you how to plant and use the basic culinary herbs.  Bring bucket, gloves, garden cultivator, scissors and plastic bag.  Time: 7:00 pm.  Pre-registration required.  724-301-3273.

16  SPRING AND SUMMER-FLOWER, YARD AND BAKE SALE WITH SPECIAL CHINESE AUCTION: 

Children’s Aid Society, 350 West Market Street, Mercer, PA.  Three blocks west of courthouse.  Beautiful annuals and perennials for gardens, flats, decorative pots or singles, herbs and vegetable plants.  Antiques and yard sale items, homemade cinnamon rolls, breads and cookies.  Special Chinese Auction.  Flowers may be pre-ordered for best selection.  Sponsored by Children’s Aid Society Auxiliary of Mercer County.  Time: Friday 9:00 am-4:00 pm. Admission: Free.  724-662-4730 or 724-588-6203.

17  GARDEN MART IN THE PARK: 

Grove City Memorial Park  A celebration of Spring with garden theme-crafts, services, children’s activities and food as well as plants. Grove City Women’s Club. Time: 9:00 am-3:00 pm.  Admission:  Free (donation from vendors).  724-458-7828.

17  SPRING GARDEN PARTY: 

Volant Main Street Shops, Volant, PA.  Reserve your spot for tea!  Enjoy demonstrations on outdoor decorating as well as bringing the outdoors inside!  Time: 10:00 am-5:00 pm.  724-533-2234.

17  MERCER  MANIA BOROUGH –WIDE YARD SALE:

Mercer, PA.  Borough-wide yard sale and merchant sidewalk sales.  In-town sale space available.  Please call to register.  Civic Committee & Mercer Area Chamber of Commerce.  8:00 am-3:00 pm. 724-662-4185.

17  PYMATUNING DEER PARK OPENING DAY: 

804 East Jamestown Road, Jamestown, PA.  Visit the wildest place in town!  Enjoy interaction and hands-on experiences with 200+ animals. Pony rides, train rides and much more family fun await you!  Time: 10:00 am-5:00 pm.  Admission: Adults-$6.00 (16 & up), Seniors-$5.00, Children-$5.00 (2-15).  724-932-3200.

18  FROM EDISON TO 8 TRACKS: 

DeBence Antique Music World, 1261 Liberty St, Franklin, PA.  Analog Music Storage, all the ways to record music before the digital age.  Scotty Greene will explain how it works and play all the different machines designed to use it.  Time: 1:30 pm.  Admission: Free.  814-432-8350.

23 THEATRE WORKS USA’S “CHARLOTTES WEB”: 

Slippery Rock University, Miller Auditorium, Slippery Rock, PA.  Based on E. B. White’s loving story of the friendship between a pig and a little gray spider.  This treasured tale explores bravery, selfless love and true friendship.  One hour in length.  Time: 7:00 pm.  Admission: $8.00-all ages.  724-738-2091.

23-26  MEMORIAL DAY SIDEWALK SALE: 

Prime Outlets at Grove City, PA.  Find incredible bargains at our sidewalk sale.  Time: Monday-Saturday 10:00 am-9:00 pm, Sunday 10:00 am-7:00 pm.  Visit www.primeoutlets.com.  1-888-545-7221.

23-26  MEMORIAL DAY SIDEWALK SALE: 

Shenango Valley Mall, 3303 East State St, Hermitage, PA.  Don’t miss great savings during our Memorial Day Sidewalk Sale.  Time: All day.  Admission: Free.  724-346-4556.

26  MERCER MEMORIAL DAY 500 EVENT: 

Mercer County Court House Square.  9 a.m.  - 1 p.m. beginning with Pennsylvania Army National Guard Concert, Veteran Reception with free drawings,Parade, Memorial Salute.  This year's Highlight:  The U.S. Navy.  For more information:724-662-2786. www.mercermemorialday500.homestead.com

31  TASTE OF HERBS: 

DJ’s Greenhouse, 1004 East Lake Rd, Transfer, PA.  Debbie Plant of Plant’s Herb Farm Bed and Breakfast will discuss the 2008 Herb of the Year.  Time: 10:00 am.  Admission: Free.  724-962-1230.