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Erie PA News and Events for Thursday August 23, 2007
Posted by Dennis on August 23, 2007
The Commonwealth Court upheld a ruling that Erie County can use the hotel tax to fund the building and operations of a hotel. Eighty percent of the 5 percent hotel tax goes to the Erie County Convention Center Authority for the Erie Bayfront Convention Center and the Bayfront Sheraton Hotel as well as Jerrry Uht Park and the Tullio Arena. The other twenty percent of the tax goes to the Erie Area Convention and Visitors Bureau to help boost tourism. The group os hotel owners that sued say that the Sheraton will hurt their business while Erie County and the convention center authority say the hotel and convention center will boost overall hotel stays.
What do the Erie Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Directors Circle Theater, the Erie County Public Library, Antlers Pub, Allegheny College, the band Hammerd and me have in common? A page on MySpace. With 200 million users, can you or your business afford not to have one? According to Alexa, MySpace is currently the world’s sixth most popular site.
And Facebook is the explosive growing social networking community with over 35 million members and growing by over 150,000 members PER DAY. It’s the 12th most visited site on the web.
Erie PA native Bill Burke is a professional musician that plays the 8 string Warr guitar. Burke has released three albums and is working on his fourth. His style is a fusion of jazz, classical, New Age and world music. He performs mostly in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Washington, DC, and Virginia.
Come enjoy beautiful Presque Isle State Park and join your friends in bringing the summer to an end with this one-of-a-kind kayak and canoe fundraising event called Paddle Erie to benefit the March of Dimes. On August 25, 2007 participants will launch their canoes/kayaks from Lagoon Boat Launch and paddle either an advanced course or a beginner course. The 10 mile advanced course begins at 8 am and is approximately four hours. The 4 mile beginner course is approximately two hours and starts at 10 am. Paddlers must pre-register and raise a minimum of $50. Special incentives are available based on the amount a participant raises. The top three fundraisers will receive additional prizes. Children 12 and under are free to participate if accompanied by a parent or guardian. ALL paddlers MUST wear a personal flotation device. For more information or to receive your sponsor form, please contact Emily by phone at 1-800-433-5210 or e-mail efritz@marchofdimes.com.
Bruce Shumaker was named Wednesday as the head wrestling coach for the Northrop Grumman Newport News Apprentice School of Shipbuilding. Shumaker is an Edinboro graduate who wrestled in two Olympic trials competitions.
Pittsburgh Central Catholic is ranked as the 9th best football team in the country by Rivals.com. They play Erie Cathedral Prep on September 7 in Erie.
Come enjoy tacos this evening out on the patio of Tom Ridge Environmental Center (TREC) with the Thursday Picnic on the Patio. The picnic begins at 5pm and costs $5.45. Attend the picnic and a Big Green Screen Theatre movie for only $8.95. Movies play at 5pm, 6pm, and 7pm.
The Director’s Circle Theater is presenting “Drama Queens” beginning this Thursday, Aug 9. The show will run Thurs, Fri, and Sat nights for 3 weeks ending August 25. Tickets can be reserved by calling: 451-1153.
“Miss Saigon” is being performed at the Erie Playhouse this evening and Aug 24-26.
Holy Trinity Catholic Church located at 2220 Reed Street in Erie will host the Zabawa Polish Summer Festival August 24-26. Polish foods, polka music, and traditional dancing. Hours are: Friday, 5 to 10 pm; Saturday, 2 to 10 pm; Sunday, noon to 6 pm. For more information, call 814-456-0671.
The Fuller Hose Company of North East will sponsor the annual North East National Rib Festival at Gravel Pit Park August 24-26. Automobile shows, crafters, petting zoo, live entertainment, and plenty of food. For more details, call (814) 725-9211.
Come enjoy beautiful Presque Isle State Park and join your friends in bringing the summer to an end with this one of a kind kayak and canoe fundraising event called Paddle Erie to benefit the March of Dimes. On August 25, 2007 participants will launch their canoes/kayaks from Lagoon Boat Launch and paddle either an advanced course or a beginner course. The 10 mile advanced course begins at 8 am and is approximately four hours. The 4 mile beginner course is approximately two hours and starts at 10 am. Paddlers must pre-register and raise a minimum of $50. Special incentives are available based on the amount a participant raises. The top three fundraisers will receive additional prizes. Children 12 and under are free to participate if accompanied by a parent or guardian. ALL paddlers MUST wear a personal flotation device. For more information or to receive your sponsor form, please contact Emily by phone at 1-800-433-5210 or e-mail efritz@marchofdimes.com.
The ‘Weird PI: Guided Bike Excursion’ takes place on Sunday August 26 from 10:30 am to 1 pm. Did you know there are old gravestones on the peninsula? A caviar factory once operated here? A plant on the park can cause temporary blindness if mishandled? Discover these and more weird stories of Presque Isle State Park during this family-friendly bike around the park. Bring your own bike or rent from the Yellow Bike Concession. Rental fee only, no registration fee, it’s FREE. Meet at the Yellow Bike Concession.
Winds on the Lake, a professional wind and percussion ensemble, will present a FREE outdoor concert titled “Salute to America” at 3 pm on Sunday, Aug 26. Fittingly, the performance will take place in the gazebo of the Pennsylvania Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home, which is located on Erie’s bayfront at 560 E Third St. In the event of rain, the concert will be held inside the facility. Winds on the Lake performs under the direction of Gary Viebranz, director of instrumental ensembles at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, and Matthew Inkster, director of bands at West Virginia’s West Liberty State College. In addition to patriotic favorites, “Salute to America” will include a performance of Aaron Copland’s “Fanfare for the Common Man” and a special tribute to the armed forces.
The 2007 Erie County Fair will be held August 26 to September 2.
The 11th annual Erie German Heritage Festival will be held at the Shriner Club, 38th and Zuck, September 1-2.
Family First Sports Park is hosting the Challenge Cup soccer tournament September 1-2. The National Premier High School Challenge Cup will feature some of the top high school boys and girls teams in the nation. Every hotel room within 50 miles of Erie is booked that weekend.
The 7th annual triathlon on Presque Isle State Park will take place Saturday, September 8, 2007, the first Saturday after Labor Day. All segments of the triathlon…the swim, the bike and the run…will start, transition and finish at Beach 6. PI TRI 07 is open to individuals and 2-3 person relay teams.
The 9th annual Lake Erie Arboretum at Frontier Park Festival of family fun and environmental learning will be held September 8, 10 am - 3 pm. From the children’s tree climb to horticulture presentations, there will be something for all to enjoy. The day includes children’s games and crafts; hands-on demonstrations; musical performances; an animal petting zoo; food and more. FREE admission.
Where economic freedom rings, political freedom is sure to follow, says an economist who will speak next month at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. The Sam and Irene Black School of Business will host Robert Lawson PhD, co-author of the annual Economic Freedom of the World report, for a lecture and question and answer session on Monday, Sept 10. Lawson’s presentation will take place at 5 pm in the lecture hall of the Research and Economic Development Center (REDC). It is free and open to the public.
The PA Department of General Services (DGS) is hosting a “Doing Business with the Commonwealth” workshop in Erie PA on September 12. Please contact Gayle Nuppnau at 412-442-5872 or gnuppnau@state.pa.us for details.
Indigenous Aztec dance and music is on the menu for the first performance in the 2007-08 Rhythms of Life cultural series at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. Ollin Yoliztli Calmecac ensemble will perform between noon and 1:45 pm on Wednesday, Sept 12, in Bruno’s Café, located on the second floor of the college’s Reed Union Building. The performance is free and open to the public, and a full menu of hot and cold lunch items will be available for purchase.
The Northwest Regional Planning and Development Commission is sponsoring meetings with18 overseas trade representatives September 12-13 in Erie. One-on-one appointments on September 13 will run from 8 am - 11:30 am and 12:30 pm - 3 pm. The following overseas trade representatives will be available: Australia / New Zealand, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China-Beijing, China-Shanghai, Czech Republic, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Singapore/ASEAN, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Click here for the registration form.
The Scions of Britain (the SOB’s), The British Motoring Group of Northwestern Pennsylvania, proudly presents the 15th annual All British Car Gathering, Sunday September 16, 2007 at the Waterford Square, Waterford, PA. 12 Noon to 4 PM. For more information contact Tom Lee - (814) 725-5992 or rthomaslee@aol.com.
The famed Cavani String Quartet returns to Erie in September to open the 18th season of Music at Noon: The Logan Series. Cavani String Quartet will present its free Logan Series public performance at noon on Wednesday, Sept 19, in the McGarvey Commons of the college’s Reed Union Building.
The Erie Art Museum’s Contemporary Music Series will present violinist Diane Monroe in concert on Friday, Sept. 28, 2007 at 8 pm at the Erie Art Museum Annex, 423 State Street. Admission is free; a $10 donation is suggested.
Mercyhurst Men’s Basketball Alumni are organizing an Alumni Basketball game for charity. The event is scheduled for September 29, 2007 at 7pm at the MAC. Come See some of your favorite Mercyhurst players from the past and some of the Mercyhurst stars of the future compete in 3-point contests and a dunk contest. All proceeds from the gate will benefit the Alheimer’s Association of Erie. There will also be a 50/50 raffle. Players include Brent Swain, Keith Nies, Matt Thielker, Gerry Battle, and Dion Brown, Jason Ioppolo, and Jody Crymes.
The 2007 Wine Country Harvest Festival will be held in North East, PA September 28, 29 and 30.
Posted by Dennis at August 23, 2007 7:08 AM
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