The first place spot at the 2007 Buckeye Regional Robotics Competition went to an alliance team of students from Erie, Pa. Team 291 is comprised students from The Northwest Collegiate Academy, Erie Villa Maria Academy and Erie Central High School. The competition combined elements of intramural sports, technological wizardry and mechanical repair work. The competition was a regional lead in to the FIRST LEGO League national championship in Atlanta, April 12 to 14.
The School District of the City of Erie received a grant of $4,950 from the Fish and Boat Commission to teach students basic casting and knot tying skills as part of their physical education classes.
Ten different players scored goals as Gannon (7-0) rolled past Belmont Abbey 20-10 Saturday afternoon in women’s lacrosse action at Gannon University Field.
The Mercyhurst men’s lacrosse team improved its record to 5-1 by scoring the final six goals to defeat the Seton Hill Griffins 14-7.
The Mercyhurst women’s lacrosse team scored seven times in the second half to erase a 5-3 halftime deficit and pick up a 10-8 road win over Bloomsburg.
It was a long night for the Erie Freeze (1-5) as they visited the Carolina Speed (4-2). The Freeze lost 40-29. Two of Erie’s touchdowns came in the closing minutes of the game.
Think you have what it takes to sing the National Anthem at a Double-A baseball game? Well here is your chance. The Erie SeaWolves announced their National Anthem tryouts to be held Sunday, March 25 at the Millcreek Mall. Tryouts will be held on the main stage located at the center of the mall. Registration begins at 1:30 pm and tryouts begin at 2 pm. Those interested in auditioning will perform the National Anthem for a panel of judges. Auditions must be performed a capella. For more information about the National Anthem tryouts, please contact Carol Trumbo at (814) 456-1300 or via email at ctrumbo(at)seawolves.com. SeaWolves Opening Day for the 2007 season is April 5 against the Altoona Curve. First pitch is set for 6:35 pm.
The St Martins Center 9th annual Homeownership Expo will be held March 29 from 11:30 am – 6:30 pm at the Blasco Memorial Library. There will be information on homes, mortgage products, refinancing options, homes inspections, lead paint issues and more. Admission is free and open to everyone.
Mercyhurst College welcomes noted historian Dr Ralph Ketcham, Emeritus Professor of History, Political Science and Public Affairs at Syracuse University, who will address “Lincoln’s Union: Where it came from, and what it Meant,” on Thursday, March 29, at 8 pm in Walker Recital Hall.
The Erie Micro Brew Festival presented by WQLN will be held April 21 at Union Station at 14th and French Streets. There will be 2 sampling sessions 1-4 pm and 5-8 pm. All proceeds support public broadcasting and all PLCB laws apply. Attendees must be 21. Tickets will be available soon at many Erie area locations. Scheduled to attend are: The BrewErie at Union Station, The Erie Brewing Company, Southern Tier Brewing, Pennsylvania Brewery, Voodoo Brewery, The Flying Bison, Ellicottville Brewing Company, North Country Brewing Company, Hereford and Hops, Sprague Farm and Brew Works, The Buffalo Brew Pub, Magic Hat Brewing and the East End Brewing Company.
