August Events
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| "Gayle George, " Oskie's Patio 5:00 - 8:00 PM |
| August 1, 2008... |
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| The American Girl Club will not meet in August |
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| Franklin, Music Fest |
| August 1 ,2, & 3rd...48th Annual Old-Fashioned Bargain Days & Sidewalk Sales-Downtown Franklin |
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| "Side by Side," |
| August 1, 2008...7:00 PM - "Side by Side," Barrow-Civic Little Theatre - Venango County High School vocalists,featuring famous vocalist, Professor Judith Hughes of Grove City College, and Tammi Dahl. |
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| 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Farmers Market/Open Air Market |
| Saturday August 2, 2008...10:00-11:30 AM - "Rebecca Lytle on Harp," 12th Street Island Gazebo - 11:30 AM-1:30 PM - "Acoustic Swing," Fountain Park Gazebo More Info... |
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| Tri- City Speedway |
| August 3, 2008...Coor's Brewing Presents Bonus Buck Night/5-Star Racing/ William R Karns Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning Detroit Iron Series |
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| Live Old Time Radio Show in Little Theatre |
| August 3, 2008...2:00 PM, "Old Time Radio Show"," Barrow-Civic Little Theatre ($7.00) |
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| A Taste of Franklin |
| Sunday, August 3 Fountain Park...11:00am - 4:00pm Franklin's Finest Cuisine from our finest restaurants! Children's Entertainment! Motorcycle Cruise-in! More Info... |
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| Venango County Fair |
| August 4-9, 2008...9:00 AM-11:30 PM, daily - Venango County Fair, featuring animal shows, exhibits and entertainment at the Venango County Fairgrounds, RT 62, south of Franklin. |
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| The art and science of tincturing! 6-8pm at Restoration Herbs. Cost $25.00 |
| August 5, 2008... |
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| Preschool Story Time |
| Tuedays in August...With Stories, activities, and crafts will be held on Tuesdays in August. Lapsit Story Time for children up to age 3 will be held from 10 a.m to 10:45 a.m. More Info... |
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| The library will visit the following locations |
| August 5 thru 28...The library will visit the following locations so that people can sign up for a library card or borrow books, movies, or audio resources More Info... |
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| Brown Baggin' |
| August 7 2008...Brown Baggin' at the Franklin Park Gazebo - 12:00 Noon.
Entertainment by the "Ryver Nymphs." |
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| 9-10 year-old Little League PA State Championship Tournament, |
| August 7-11...Miller-Sibley Complex, 432-5260 |
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| Thursday Evening |
| August 7, 2008...Silver Cornet Band |
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| Organ Grinders Rally |
| August 8, 9, &10...Organ grinders (and their monkeys) were once commonly seen on city streets. Now owned and played by only a select group of enthusiasts, organ grinders are a rare sight! More Info... |
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| The Franklin Civic Operatta Association |
| August 9,14-17...Will present "Noises Off" at the Barrow-Civic Theatre at 8:00 PM. On the 16th, and 17th the show will be at 2:00 PM. More Info... |
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| Franklin Retail Association Golf Outing |
| August 8, 2008... |
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| Oskie's Patio Series Friday Nights |
| August 8 , 2008... |
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| FCOA presents |
| August 8, 2008...Barrow Civic Theatre, 8 pm. More Info... |
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| 8:00 AM-1:00 PM - Farmers Markte/Open Air Market, 12th St Island & Foundtain Park |
| August 9, 2008...11:00 AM 1: PM - National Transit Express Trolley Rides [$1.00-adults; .50-children] More Info... |
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| FCOA presents |
| August 9, 2008...Barrow Civic Theatre, 8 pm.
More Info... |
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| Ninth Annual Golf Scramble to Benefit Prevent Protect Change Violence Free Network |
| Saturday August 9, 2008...Where: Hi Level Golf Course Kossuth, PA - Time: 9:00 am Shotgun Start - Cost: $220.00 per team, $55.00 per individual More Info... |
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| Family Let's Explore |
| Saturday, August 9th 2 to 3 p.m....Participants will tie-dye an item to take home. |
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| PPC Ninth Annual Golf Scramble |
| Saturday, August 9, 2008...Where: Hi Level Golf Course, Kossuth
When: Saturday, August 9, 2008
Time: 9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start More Info... |
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| Oil County Cruise |
| Saturday August 9, 2008...Enjoy this 1-day motorcycle cruise through the oil region with a pig roast at Oskie's and stops at points of interest throughout the region. Drawing for cash awards in Oil City at 9:00 PM. More Info... |
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| Open House |
| Sunday August 10, 2008...See the historic home of Coal Oil Johnning at Rynd Farm, located 4 miles north of Oil City on Route 8, near the entrance to Oil Creek State Park, at 1:00 PM. today. More Info... |
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| Tri-City Speedway |
| August 10, 2008...Barr's Insurance Presents 5-Star Racing |
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| The Friends of the Library will meet on August 11 at 6:30 p.m. |
| August 11... |
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| 2008 Cancer Awareness Week Golf Outing |
| Monday August 11 Wanango Country Club...Wanango Country Club is the Setting for the 2008 UPMC Northwest Foundation Cancer Awareness Week Golf Scramble on Monday August 11, 2008. More Info... |
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| The Library will hold an introductory class on using the Foundation Grants to Individuals |
| Monday, August 11, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m....And Saturday, August 16 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. This database helps individuals find funding sources for scholarships, fellowships, internships, student loans, as well as for aristic and cultural support and specific areas of research. More Info... |
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| The Bookmarker Club |
| Tuesday, August 12, 2008...To discuss The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, by Mark Haddon |
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| Oil 150 "Kick-Off" |
| Tuesday August 12, 2008...A combination reception and "kick-off" in the Oil Heritage Region, including a round-table/panel discussion of the relevance of Oil and Natural Gas History to the modern world. More Info... |
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| FCOA presents "Noises Off " |
| August 14, 2008...Barrow Civic Theatre, 8 pm.
More Info... |
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| Thursday Evening "Concerts in the Park" |
| August 14, 2008...B & E Combo |
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| FCOA presents |
| August 15, 2008...Barrow Civic Theatre, 8 pm.
More Info... |
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| "Patio Series - Max Schang & Friends," |
| August 15, 2008 - 5:30-8:30 PM...Oskie's Patio. Sponsored by Wilson, Thompson & Cisek, Edward Jones Investments, Dr. Howard Kirtland, Feldman Jewelers and the Franklin Fine Arts Council. |
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| The art and science of tincturing! 2-4pm at Restoration Herbs. Cost $25.00 |
| August 16th... |
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| FCOA presents "Noises Off" |
| August 16, 2008...Barrow Civic Theatre, 8 pm.
More Info... |
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| Mason's 150th Anniversary Parade & Fireworks |
| Saturday August 16, 6:00 PM...The Mason's parade, which will begin at 6:00pm, will feature the Grand Master of Masons in PA, over 20 musical & motorized unites from the Zem Zem Shrine Temple in Erie More Info... |
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| Tri-City Speedway |
| August 17, 2008...P.C.T.C. & T.S.A.R.C Presents Club Nights 5-Star Racing/Spectator Races.Points End!! |
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| FCOA presents "Noises Off" |
| August 17, 2008...Barrow Civic Theatre, 2 pm. More Info... |
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| Another Book Club |
| Monday August 18 , at 6:30 p.m....For any one likes to knit, crochet, quilt, or do other needlework (or would like to learn). The selection is The Shop on Blossom Street, By Debbie Macomber. More Info... |
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| The "ins" and "outs" of herb gardening. Thursday August 21th 6-8pm and Saturday August 23rd 2-4pm |
Design and planning, planting harvesting and all the jazz. Hands on, we'll work through the Medicine Wheel and the Culinary, Biblical, Nosegray and Shakespearean gardens. More Info...| |
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| A new book club called " Read Any Good Books Lately?" |
| Thursday August 21 at 6:30 p.m....Anyone is invited to join us to talk about a book of their choice that they would recommend to others. Come in, make a new book friends, and find out about books to add to your personal reading list. |
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| "Read and Good Books Lately?" |
| August 21, 2008...Will be held this evening, at 6:30 PM, at the Franklin Public Library. Anyone is invited to join to talk about a book of their choice that they would recommend to others. More Info... |
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| Brown Baggin' |
| Thursday 21, 2008...Brown Baggin' at the Fountain Park Gazebo - 12:00 Noon. Enjoy hearing about " Franklin's Early Days" from Neil McElwee at the Gazebo |
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| Thursday Evening " Concerts in the Park |
| August 21, 2008...Silver Cornet Band |
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| Family Movie Night |
| Friday August 22 at 67 p.m....There will be refreshments and a movie suitable for family viewing, Call the library to find out what movie will be showing. |
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| Oskie's Patio |
| August 22, 2008...5:30-8:30 PM - "Ryver Nymphs," Oskie's Patio. Sponsored by Wilson, Thompson & Cisek, Edward Jones Investments,Dr. Howard Kirtland, Feldman Jewelers and the Franklin Fine Arts Council. |
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| Recipe for Murder Dinner Theatre |
| August 23, 2008...Come board the Oil Creek and Titusville Railroad for the "Recipe for Murder" Mystery Dinner Theatre/Train Ride. Departing Perry Street Station in Titusville at 5:00 PM and lasting until approximately 10:00 PM. More Info... |
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| Rock in River Festival Pa Stone Skipping Championship |
| Saturday August 23...Watch professionals and amateures compete in the PA Stone Skipping Championship. Join the fun at Riverfront Park from 11:00 AM-4:00 PM. Amateurs compete at 1:00 PM, More Info... |
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| Tri-City Speedway |
| August 24, 2008...Speedway is closed this week |
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| Golf Scramble To Benefit Community Services of Venango County |
| Monday August 25, 2008...For More Information Please Contact Cindy at 678-7766 ext 117. We are committed to ending childhood hunger in Venango County, one child at a time. More Info... |
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| Monday Evening Book Club |
| Monday August 25...Discuss Saving Fish from Drowning, by Amy Tan. Copies of the book are available at the library. |
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| Tour the gardens of Restoration Herbs in late August 6-8pm here at the Restoration |
| August 26, 2008...If your keen to learn the inside story , ask questions about growing techiques, planning an pianting as well as plant identification, while nibbling on many delighnts, then this is an evening for you. More Info... |
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| "Honor-Respect-Remember" |
| August 27, 2008...The Wall will be escorted into town on Wednesday, August 27, at 6:00 PM. On Thursday, August 28, an opening ceremony will take place along with an evening ceremony preceding the "Mostly Brass" Concert. More Info... |
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| Brown Baggin' |
| August 28, 2008...Brown Baggin' at the Fountain Park Gazebo - 12:00 Noon. Pack a lunch or grab a quick take-out at Bella's, French Creek Cafe' or Rachael's Family Restaurant and take it over to the picnic are in Franklin Park Gazeb and enjoy a More Info... |
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| Travel Vietnam Wall Display |
| August 28- September 1, 2008...American Veterans Tribute. More Info... |
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| Thursday Evening |
| August 28, 2008...Mostly Brass |
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| Cost of Freedom Tribute - |
| Ausgust 28 - September 2...Traveling Vietnam Wall Display August 28 - September 2 Fountain & Bandstand Parks Dedicated to Vietnam, Irag & Afghanistan Veterans, all who have served our country. |
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| "Patio Series-TBA" |
| August 29, 2008...oskie' Patio, sponsored by Wilson, Thompson & Cisek, Edward Jones Investments, Dr. Howard Kirtland, Feldman Jewelers and the Franklin Arts Council. |
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| Tri-City Speedway |
| August 30 & 31..."Oil Region Labor Day Classic Weekend": Presented by Armstrong Cable - Gates Open 2pm; Time Trials 4pm; Racing 6pm |
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| Tri-City Speedway |
| August 30...World Of Outlaws Late Model Series Fifty/United EMod Series (Welding Technologies E Series)/William R. Karns Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning Detroit Iron Series (Pro Stocks)/ More Info... |
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| "Some Gave All" |
| August 30, 2008...Barrow-Civic Little Theatre Saturday, August 30 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM |
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| Barrow-Civic Theatre Summer Highlights |
| August 30, 2008...Some Gave All |
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| The Third Annual Summer Reading Program for Grownups is continuing through |
| August 30...Why should the kids have all the fun? Join at any time, reading any library book of your choice, fiction or nonfiction. Write a brief book review for each book and submit it to the library. More Info... |
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| Tri-City Speedway |
| August 31, 2008...World of Outlaws Late Model Series Fifty/"The All-Star Thirty" United EMod Series for RPM Auto Sales & Sherry Shawgo Real Estate E Mods/ More Info... |
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