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Erie PA News and Events for Friday August 11, 2006
Posted by Dennis on August 11, 2006
The Steak n Shake Company (NYSE: SNS) officially announced they have approved Erie PA as a new franchise area. Scott Enterprises will open 4 restaurants in the area. Kind of old news since the Peach Street locations is supposed to open in a couple of weeks. As of July 2006, there were 469 Steak n Shake restaurants operating in 20 states, including 415 Company-owned restaurants and 54 franchised units.
The following have joined me as a member of the Greater Erie Board of Realtors: James W Hartwell, Susan M Sciullo, Paul A Swindlehurst, Carl A Demico, Cynthia L Rogers and David T Musser.
The Behrend College for Kids 2006 recorded nearly 1,100 registrations and served 442 families, which is more than 100 additional families compared to last year. CFK 2006 offered 110 weeklong classes designed to educate, entertain and inspire young people ages 6 to 18. Today, students enrolled in the “Beginning Model Rocketry” course will launch their hand-built model rockets. Instructor Ed Beck teaches students how to design, assemble and build their own model rockets and launching pads. Each rocket can be launched multiple times and features an electronic emissions system (no fire needed), a removable propellant agent, and a parachute for recovery.
The National Fuel Gas Company Contributions Program will donate $25,000 to ‘The Power To Transform Comprehensive Campaign’ at Gannon University over the next five years. National Fuel’s gift will help fund renovations to Zurn Science Center, located on the heart of Gannon’s Campus, 143 West 7th St. Extensive enhancements and a reconfiguration of the interior space will transform the building into a state-of-the-art facility to support Gannon’s science and engineering programs. Gannon University launched the public phase of The Power To Transform Comprehensive Campaign on May 11, 2006. To date, the University has raised $16,328,121 or 54 percent of the $30 million Campaign goal. Of that $30 million goal, $9.5 is earmarked to renovate the 30-year-old Zurn Science Center.
Kevin M Bringe has been named assistant principal of North Hills Junior High School. Bringe graduated from Allegheny College and has a master’s degree from Duquesne University.
Jackson Melian had three hits and scored twice to lead the Erie SeaWolves to a 5-to-3 win over the New Britain Rock Cats last night.
The Gannon University basketball teams will get a taste of Division I basketball during the 2006 preseason. The men’s team will play an exhibition game Saturday, November 4 at St. Bonaventure University. Meanwhile, the women’s program will play up a division Sunday, October 29 at Kent State.
Four Pittsburgh Steelers season tickets and a Steelers personal seat license were auctioned off at a bankruptcy court hearing in Erie. They went for $30,500.
The Classic car cruise-in Buggin’ State takes place this evening, Friday August 11 from 6-10 pm along State Street in downtown Erie.
The St Paul’s Annual Italian Festival takes place August 11-13 at the parish located at 1617 Walnut St in Erie.
The crowds have been huge for the Guelcher Film Series at the Lake Erie Arboretum at Frontier Park, aka Free Movies in the Park. Movies will begin at 9 pm on Fridays. Waking Ned Devine (1998) will be shown tonight, August 11. Here’s the rest of the schedule: August 18, 2006 CelebrateErie Week, That Thing You Do (1996); August 25, 2006 Triplets of Belleville (2003); September 1, 2006 Half Way to Saint Patrick’s Day, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969).
“Class is in Session” starring Mary Alice Brown is playing the The Roadhouse Theatre Fridays and Saturdays through August 26.
“West Side Story” is David Matthew’s final production as Managing Director of the Erie Playhouse. The production runs until runs until Sunday, August 20. For ino and tickets call 814-454-2852 ext 0.
The United We Stand Theater Troupe production of “Dreamgirls!” opens tonight and runs until Sunday, August 20 at the Metroplex on Buffalo Road. Showtimes are 7 pm, and 3 pm for the Sunday matinees. Ticket price of $15 includes a buffet dinner one hour before the show.
The Thermal G Eagles Radio Controlled Club 10th annual Model Air Show
will be held August 12th at 10 am. See aerobatic demonstrations with giant scale aircraft, helicopters, and more. This event is being held at the Erie County Technical School at 8500 Oliver Road just outside of Erie in Summit Township (map).
Big plans are in place highlighting the adventures of Lewis and Clark at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center (TREC) and Presque Isle State Park the weekend of August 11-13, 2006. Fun activities and programs for all ages have been coordinated by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) and the Presque Isle Partnership to provide a better understanding of what Lewis and Clark may have encountered during their adventurous days. Activities will include a Lewis and Clark Family Scavenger Hunt, Big Green Screen Trivia Contest, Campfire Songs, Arts and Crafts Programs, Book Signing by Manny Twofeathers, Author of “My Road to the Sundance”, Woodcarving Demonstrations by Jeri Kline, a Camp Adventure and Lagoon Pontoon Boat Rides. In addition, the Sunset Cafe will be preparing food items from the Lewis and Clark Cookbook with a popular favorite, fresh roasted corn with specialty butters. People can experience the National Geographic Lewis and Clark, A Great Journey West film firsthand on the 45’ wide, 4-story high Big Green Screen to top off the weekend. Special theater packages will be offered all weekend.
The Erie Sertoma Club and the Erie Kiwanis Club have teamed up to bring you the 10th annual Erie Zoo-B-Que. The Zoo B-Q menu includes Chicken, Corn on the Cob, Potato Chips, a Dinner Roll, Butter, Drinks and more. The site for the 2 day event will be the ever popular Glenwood Park adjacent to the Erie Zoo (Rt 505, Glenwood Park Ave., S of W 38th St) and thus will provide drive through service for the event August 12th and 13th. The mouth-watering feast begins at 11 am both days and runs until 6 pm. Tickets for the event can be purchased by visiting a number of locations. These venues include the Erie Zoo, the Erie General Electric Federal Credit Union offices, the Erie Zoo Offices and at the Zoo B-Q during the event. You can also acquire tickets from any Sertoma or Kiwanis member . Tickets are on sale now and are only $7.
Scooters is hosting the 1st annual Motorcycles 4 Meals poker run to benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank of NW PA on August 12, 2006. Registration starts at 9 am at the Food Bank, 1703 Ash Street with the first bike leaving at Noon. There will be FREE food, FREE music, Chinese auction and a 50/50 raffle at Scooters (last stop). First place winner gets $200, 2nd place $100 and 3rd place $50. For more information visit the link above or call Michele King at 459-3663.
The Erie PA Sport Fishing Association is hosting their 1st Walleye and Steelhead Pro-Am Team Tournament on August 12 and 13 from the port of Erie. There will be $20,000.00 worth of cash and prizes given out between the professional and amateur division.
Family First Sports Park is hosting the 2006 Hoops Classic 3-on-3 Streetball Tournament on Saturday August 18.
The 10th annual Erie German Heritage Festival will be held September 2-3, 2006 from 11-8 daily at St Nick’s Grove, 5131 Old French Road (Route 97).
Former Mecyhurst College basketball great Brent Swain is organizing a Mercyhurst Laker Alumni Basketball Game which is scheduled for September 9 at 7 pm in the Mercyhurst Athletics Center (MAC)..
Posted by Dennis at August 11, 2006 6:57 AM
Comments
Where's the Steak and Shake going on Upper Peach?
I avoid that place like the plague...
Posted by: Jenson at August 11, 2006 11:14 AM
I've said it before and I'll say it again, there isn't a parking problem in downtown Erie...there's a walking problem.
Posted by: Emma at August 11, 2006 12:47 PM
Don't know how many of your readers know that the United Way building on W. 10th was the home of the Erie Times newspaper in the 1950s, before the Mead family bought out the Erie Dispatch and moved to the rival newspaper's larger building at E. 12th and French. I remember visiting that place as a little kid with my dad, city solicitor (later Judge) Gerald Weber. An old fashioned newspaper office, straight out of "The Front Page".
Parking problem? Erie? You have got to be kidding. Want to see a parking problem, come to Pittsburgh, where I live now. I work downtown and it is a nightmare. Mostly I ride the bus.
Posted by: Tom Weber at August 11, 2006 9:07 PM
I got a kick out of seeing Ed Beck's name for the model rocketry class. He was my fifth grade teacher a million and a half years ago at Chestnut Hill. That was one of the best years of my school life. Thanks for bringing back such good memories.
Posted by: Julie at August 11, 2006 11:22 PM
To one thing to expect a student at Gannon or Toni and Guy to walk a couple of blocks, it's another to expect a client or a customer to be inconvenienced.
The Steak n Shake is by Applebee's and the Courtyard by Marriott.
Posted by: Dennis at August 12, 2006 10:09 AM
It's DOWNTOWN. Everyone (students, workers, patrons) should expect to have to walk a block or two.
Posted by: Emma at August 12, 2006 11:15 AM
Any business that expects people to walk a block should expect a decline in business.
I know we're talking about Erie which is reluctant to any sort of change but the preferred medthod of transportation these days is the automoble. Unless the place has parking, I'm going somewhere else.
Posted by: Dennis at August 12, 2006 9:36 PM
At least you admit you're lazy. LMAO Fortunately for places like The Plymouth, Jr.'s, Pufferbelly, etc., not everyone feels the same way.
Posted by: Emma at August 13, 2006 9:23 AM
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