In case you missed it, Wednesday we published a comprehensive guide to October events around the Erie area including haunted houses, corn mazes, and more. We keep adding events so please keep checking. If you know a friend or family member looking for something fun to do, use the “Share This” link and email the page to them. Thanks!
Clifton Barney, 17, has been arrested by Erie police. Barney and DaQuan Crosby were in the process of robbing two juveniles. When the victims ran, Barney fired a 9mm handgun he was carrying, and Crosby was hit by one of the bullets. No word yet on why Crosby was shot, how many shots were fired and other key details on the case. Barney is being held in Erie County Prison without bond.
If you missed the Vice Presidential debate yesterday you can watch it here.
The English campaign is criticizing yesterday’s poll that was released, showing Kathy Dahlkemper ahead of Phil English. Adam Beebe of the English campaign stated the validity of the poll is in question since the poll was taken over a weekend that saw a high degree of political turmoil due to the financial crisis, and because the poll was conducted using an automated telephone survey. The Dahlkemper campaign took the poll to heart, emailing supporters yesterday, “we’ve got Phil English on the run and that we will win this race in November.” Yesterday, the Cook Political Report categorized the race as a “toss-up.” It was previously labeled as “leans Republican.”
The U.S. House of Representatives will consider another rescue package for Wallstreet today. Congressman Phil English voted down the previous incarnation of the bill on Monday. And if Monday is any indication, one of two things will happen today: the stock market will go way up or way down.
The Pennsylvania Emergency Responders Conference, presented by Emergency Care, will be held this weekend at the Bayfront Convention Center.
The first Lindsay Graygo Memorial 5K Run/Walk will be held tomorrow at Beach One of Presque Isle. All proceeds of the run/walk will go to the Lindsay Graygo Empowerment Scholarship. Here’s a registration form.
Valley National Gases, LLC announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire General Welding Supply and its affiliates, a distributor of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, bulk propane, and welding supplies with locations in Martins Ferry, Dover, and Ashtabula, Ohio, and Erie.
To help students and families navigate the college search process, Allegheny College has launched CollegeSearch101.org, a first of its kind, which features a series of short YouTube videos with tips from Scott Friedhoff, Allegheny vice president for enrollment and communications.
If you give blood at the Community Blood Bank, $1 for each donor will be donated to the John Kanzius Cancer Research Foundation. So you can help many people, including cancer patients who need blood, when you give.
Applications are now available for the Department of Environmental Protection’s 2009 environmental education grants that will range from $3,000 to $20,000. The DEP will be holding two workshops designed to assist grant applicants, who will have an opportunity to prepare and submit a DEP environmental education grant pre-application during the workshop. One of those programs will be held in Erie at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center at Presque Isle on November 3rd. This is an excellent opportunity for teachers, school districts, nature conservancies, etc., so make plans to attend. More information on the DEP’s website.
Sports
The Erie Otters are at home tonight against the Plymouth Whalers. The puck drops at 7 p.m. at the Tullio Arena. Get tickets.
Lots of high school football tonight. We’ll have all the scores Saturday morning along with this weekends NFL schedule.
Events
The March of Dimes 5th Annual Rubber Duck Regatta will be held at Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Park and Resort in Erie at 7 pm on Thursday, October 16. Floater ducks (different from the souvenir ducks) will be numbered to correspond with the raffle ticket numbers and released down the Big Kahuna at 7 pm.
Stand-up comedian Bobby Collins is bringing his special brand of heartfelt humor from the comedy club scene and will headline a special stand-up show at the Erie Playhouse at 8 p.m. Friday, October 3. Described as a “perfect fusion of Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis” (New York Post), Collins is known for his live performances, cable TV specials, numerous talk show appearances, feature film roles and comedy CDs. “Stand-Up Comedy Legend Bobby Collins” will be presented at the Erie Playhouse, 13 West 10th Street. Tickets are $32.75 and can be purchased by calling (814) 454-2852.
The Hazel Kibler Museum in Girard is sponsoring a cemetery ghost walk today through Sunday with tours at 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 p.m. and midnight. Please call (814) 774-3653 for reservations. Cost is $5.00.
The Erie Art Museum presents the String Trio of New York this weekend. The String Trio of New York will first present a workshop for parents and their preschoolers as part of Family Fun Fridays today at 10 a.m. Call the Erie Art Museum at (814) 459-5477 for reservations (free for Erie Art Museum members and $5 for non-members). Tomorrow at 8 p.m., a performance will be held in the Erie Art Museum Annex, 423 State Street, admission is free; a $10 donation is suggested.
The Roadhouse Theatre’s 20th Anniversary Production, ‘Buried Child’, will be performed October 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18 with a special performance on October 19 for anyone who has ever performed in or worked on a Roadhouse Theatre production. Reservations will be required for this show and a reception will follow the performance. Tickets are $8 with special limited VIP seating available at $12. As usual BYOB with proper ID. Phone (814) 459-8215 for reservations and tickets.
The Directors Circle Theatre kicks off its 14th season with “Come Back to the 5 and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean!” written by former Erie resident Ed Graczyk. The production, directed by Michael Weiss, will play Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM through October 4. Check the reservation line for possible matinee performances. Directors Circle is located at 1001 State Street on the 2nd floor of the Renaissance Centre. Reservations can be made by calling the box office at (814) 451-1153.
View this past Sunday’s comprehensive events list to see a list of events for the week and months ahead. If you would like your event posted here, please contact us via our online form.
