NEW CASTLE —
•Survive the Outdoors, 6:30 p.m. today, Kildoo picnic area, McConnell’s Mill State Park. Learn the basic skills necessary to survive outdoors.
•Labyrinth walk, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today, Villa Maria Community Center. In case of inclement weather, call (724) 964-8886 after 5 p.m. to see if the walk will be held. No registration.
•Family film night, “James and the Giant Peach,” dusk Friday, lawn of Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, 124 E. Leasure Ave. Bring a lawn chair. The film will be shown in Clen-Moore Presbyterian Church in case of rain. (724) 652-2882 or website for updates.
•Grist mill clean-up day, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Volunteers needed for a variety of tasks, inside and outside. Bring work gloves and wear sturdy shoes. Meet at the mill. (724) 368-8811
•HRJA Jeep Rodeo, 10 a.m. Saturday, Pearson Park. Entertainment, vendors, Jeeps.
•New Wilmington Farmer’s Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jameson parking lot on Market Street. (724) 946-5074
•Golf scramble, 8:45 a.m. Saturday. Proceeds benefit education and athletic programs at St. Vitus School. To register, call (724) 657-7733, (724) 456-9786 or (724) 651-9776.
•Gazebo Concert in Wampum, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday featuring Allegheny Drifters. Bluegrass music. (724) 535-8866.
•Pearson Park Summer Music Series, 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Take a lawn chair (724) 652-8842
•Lawrence County Fairgrounds Farm Produce and Flea Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 24. (724) 654-7745.
•Friday Night Live at the Riverwalk, 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 26, Riverwalk Park, East Washington Street. Doug McIltrot with Allies. (724) 654-8408
•New Wilmington Farmer’s Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 27, Jameson parking lot on Market Street. (724) 946-5074
•Memories Classic and Antique Car Cruise, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 28, downtown New Castle. Entertainment at Riverwalk Park. Free registration for antique, classic and special interest cars starting at 10 a.m. (724) 652-8217
• A Taste of History: Dutch Oven Cooking, 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 28, gristmill courtyard, McConnell’s Mill State Park. See Dutch oven cooking in action. Handicapped parking near mill.
•Pearson Park Summer Music Series, 3 to 5 p.m. Aug. 28. Red Coat Band. Take a chair. (724) 652-8842
•Lawrence County Fairgrounds Farm Produce and Flea Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 31. (724) 654-7745.
•New Wilmington Farmer’s Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 3, Jameson parking lot on Market Street. (724) 946-5074
•Lawrence County Fairgrounds Farm Produce and Flea Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 7. (724) 654-7745.
•United Way Day of Caring, Sept. 8. Volunteers are needed to participate. There will also be a special Sept. 11th recognition. Call the United Way of Lawrence County for more information at (724) 658-8528.
•New Wilmington Farmer’s Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 10, Jameson parking lot on Market Street. (724) 946-5074
•Lawrence County Fairgrounds Farm Produce and Flea Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 14. (724) 654-7745.
•100th Anniversary and Fall Open House, City Rescue Mission, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. Sept. 16 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 17.Tours depart for the Sankey Center and Covenant House Shelter at 5 p.m. Sept. 16 and 11 a.m. Sept. 17. (724) 652-4321
•New Wilmington Farmer’s Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 17, Jameson parking lot on Market Street. (724) 946-5074
•Storytelling festival, 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 17, Ewing Park, Ellwood City. Free family friendly crafts, refreshments for purchase, horse-drawn trolley and storytelling performances. Ghost stories and bonfire too. (724) 758-6458
•Electronics, tires and more recycling event, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 17, Lawrence County Fairgrounds. Recycling for tires, applicance, electronics, paper, batteries, fluorescent lights. Fees apply. (724) 658-6925
•Celebrate Life Party at Silk Road Market, New Wilmington, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 17. Celebrate your life with cupcakes and free silver charms for the first 42 people. (724) 946-8502
•Special Olympics Lawrence County 14th annual Golf Scramble, 9 a.m. Sept. 18, Mohawk Trails Golf Course. Registration starts at 8. Cost is $65 per person or $260 per team. Proceeds benefit Special Olympics Lawrence County. Call (724) 944-8266 or (724) 652-3919.
•A Walking Meditation: Awaken to Wisdom, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 21, Villa Maria Community Center. Guided meditation walk accompanied by Celtic harp. (724) 964-8886
•Lawrence County Fairgrounds Farm Produce and Flea Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 21. (724) 654-7745.
•Greek food festival, 4 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 23, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 24 and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 25, St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 315 W Englewood Ave. Free admission and charge for food. Proceeds benefit the church. (724) 658-7148
•New Wilmington Farmer’s Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 24, Jameson parking lot on Market Street. (724) 946-5074
•Witches Night Out, 5 to 9 p.m. Sept. 24, Volant. Shop, enjoy treats, enter Best Dressed Witch Contest Only for Ladies.
• McConnell's Mill 18th annual Heritage Festival, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 24 and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 25. Costumed vendors will display crafts. Bluegrass music and free tours of the mill will be offered. Civil war encampment. (724) 368-9320
•Lawrence County Polish Day, noon to 8 p.m. Sept. 25, Cascade Park pavilion. Polka dancing starts at 1:30. Ethnic foods, crafts and more. Admission: $12 (16 and under Free). Proceeds benefit American Polish Central Committee scholarship fund and other committee activities.
•Myers Flock and Fiber Farm’s second annual fall festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 24 and 25, Enon Valley. Hay rides, a pick-your-own-pumpkin patch, professional face painting by a local artist and the opportunity to meet the alpacas up close and personal. Directions, more information: www.myersflockfiber. com/contact us.
•Lawrence County Fairgrounds Farm Produce and Flea Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 28. (724) 654-7745.
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DeAnna L. Shaffer, Michael Cancilla
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‘Sleeping Beauty Syndrome’: New Castle native on TV today to discuss her medical condition
Nicole Delien’s mom hopes that for her daughter, 2012 will be a Christmas to remember. However, that could be a tall order. Nicole can recollect only three of the past 10 Yuletides. The 17-year-old former New Castle resident suffers from Kleine-Levin Syndrome. When an episode strikes, she will sleep between 17 and 19 hours a day for anywhere from 32 to 64 days.
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Hey, kids! Hey, parents! Take a photo with Santa!
Hey, Parents! Hey, Kids! Want to take a photo with Santa? Then be sure to stop in at the New Castle News on Thursday, Nov. 15, just before the Light-Up Night Parade begins in the downtown.
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Standing Room Only: City native’s film packs ’em in at local theater
Chris Pappas could not be happier with his hometown these days. The filmmaker and New Castle native known professionally as Cristos recently moved back to the area from Los Angeles so that he could make his movies here. His first effort, “Tunnel Vision,” had its local debut Friday and Saturday at the Westgate Cinemas Friday and Saturday.
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Soap secret: Return of New Castle native Sean Kanan to ‘General Hospital’ is shrouded in mystery
Sean Kanan has a secret. The New Castle native set the daytime soap opera world abuzz in recent weeks with the announcement that he is returning to the popular ABC show, “General Hospital.” And that is where the mystery begins.
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Haircut in China provides its challenges
Alison McNeal and her husband, John Nichols — New Castle residents and retired Slippery Rock University professors — are spending a year teaching in China. They are sharing their adventures with readers of the New Castle News.
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