« Erie PA News and Events for Saturday January 19, 2008 | Main | Erie PA News and Events for Martin Luther King Jr Day, Monday January 21, 2008 »
Erie PA News and Events for Sunday January 20, 2008
Posted by Dennis on January 20, 2008
Just because the posted speed limit is 65 mph, doesn’t mean you HAVE to go 65, especially when it’s snowing and the wind is howling. I-90 was shut down for hours between Harborcreek and Wesleyville due to accidents. As soon as that was reopened around 3 pm, I-79 was closed between McKean and Edinboro. It took until about 6 pm before traffic was allowed to go through. It was about even with actual crashes and vehicles sliding off the road as there were about 18 incidents.
Erie County is looking for a webmaster for ErieCountyGov.org. The position pays $29,426 a year. Applications must be in by February 1. Here’s the job posting.
The former Fergies Restaurant at 26th and Washington was sold for $200,000. The restaurant closed after Gary ‘Fergie’ Kaiser passed away.
The US Coast Guard seeks applications for membership in the Area Maritime Security Committee (AMSC) Eastern Great Lakes, Northwestern Pennsylvania Region regional subcommittee. The AMSC assists the USCG Captain of the Port Buffalo in developing, reviewing and updating the Area Maritime Security Plan. Applications should be submitted by February 7, 2008. Click here to view the AMSC call for membership and application instructions (click on the pdf document listed).
Meteorologist Larry Mowry has joined the CBS 11/ TXA 21 Storm Team in Dallas / Ft Worth from CBS affiliate WKMG-TV in Orlando. Mowry once worked at WICU in Erie.
Rice High School (14-2) of NYC beat Saint Patrick (13-2) of Elizabeth NJ 60-57 to win the 25th annual McDonald’s High School Basketball Classic held at the Gannon University Hammermill Center. Cleveland St Edward beat host Erie Cathedral Prep 60-52 in the consolation game.
Saturday’s men’s basketball game between 2nd ranked Grand Valley State (20-0) and 13th-ranked Gannon (15-2) was billed as NCAA Division II’s marquee game of the day. It didn’t disappoint. Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Preseason Player of the Year Callistus Eziukwu recorded 23 points, 11 rebounds, and seven blocks as Grand Valley State held off Gannon 64-58 in front of 1,956 fans at the GVSU Fieldhouse Arena. The game featured three ties and four lead changes. Gannon was hanpered by the loss of Tyler Stoczynski three minutes into the game. Stoczynski split his hand open between the middle and ring fingers on the rim grabbing a rebound. He left the arena to get it taken care of. His parents attend most games and I’m sure they spent the afternoon at a hospital.
The Mercyhurst men’s basketball team led homestanding Ferris State by 12 at halftime, but the Bulldogs scored the first 16 points of the second period and the Lakers couldn’t recover, falling 63-58 Saturday afternoon. After hitting 12-of-27 field goals and four 3-pointers in the first half, Mercyhurst (8-10, 2-6 GLIAC) went ice cold to start the second, missing its first seven attempts.
Grand Valley State scored 23 consecutive points while holding Gannon without a point for 11 minutes and four seconds in the second half Saturday afternoon as the home-standing Lakers posted a defensive 60-47 victory in women’s basketball action.
Ferris State outscored Mercyhurst 17-4 over the final 5:04 in Saturday’s GLIAC women’s basketball game to defeat the Lakers 81-70. The Bulldogs helped their cause by grabbing 26 offensive rebounds.
Sophomore forward Meghan Agosta registered the third four-goal game of her career as Mercyhurst defeated stubborn Brown 4-2 Saturday night. No 6 Mercyhurst improved to 17-5-2.
Connecticut junior forward Chris Myhro’s second goal of the game, with just over seven minutes to play, proved decisive as Connecticut edged Mercyhurst 3-2 Saturday. The Huskies improved to 7-13-2 overall and to 6-8-2 in the tightly-bunched Atlantic Hockey Association. The Lakers, who tied UConn 3-3 in overtime Friday, dropped to 7-14-3 and 7-6-3 respectively.
The 13th ranked Gannon University wrestling team faced tough competition on the road Saturday evening, as they fell 34-3 to No 5 Pitt-Johnstown in dual action.
There will be an Open Musician Audition for ‘Hank Williams - Lost Highway’ on Sunday, Jan 20 at 2 pm and Monday, Jan 21 at 7:00 pm at the Meadville Community Theater, 400 N Main St, Meadville, PA. Cast Needed: Hank Williams - age 20’s to 30’s, be able to sing and play guitar, and The Band - 4 band members, any age. Must play one of the following: lead guitar, bass, steel guitar, and fiddle,1 male African American blues guitarist, any age. Performers should come prepared to perform “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry.” Auditions for speaking parts of the show will be held at a later date. Show opens May 2, 2008. For more information call Director Tom Hall at (814) 336-6273 or email Joe Galbo.
Three new exhibits with the theme of art and technology will be presented in Bowman, Penelec and Megahan Galleries at Allegheny College Tuesday, Jan 22 through Wednesday, March 5. The exhibits include one-person exhibits by Carlos Rosas and Doug Loewen and the group exhibit “Big Food Pictures.” In conjunction with the opening, on Tuesday, Jan 22 at 7 pm in the lecture room adjoining the Art Galleries, Carlos Rosas, associate professor of art at Pennsylvania State University’s main campus, will present a lecture, illustrated with slides, discussing projects in which he has integrated art and technology in a variety of ways. A reception will follow. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday, 12:30-5 pm; Saturday, 1:30-5 pm; and Sunday, 2-4 pm. All events are FREE and open to the public. The Art Galleries are wheelchair accessible. Please call ahead to verify; programs are subject to change. The Art Galleries are located in Doane Hall of Art, east of North Main Street, between College and John Streets. For more information, call (814) 332-4365.
Daniel S Mead, president of Verizon Services Corp, will discuss how creation of a centralized business services unit saved the telecommunications giant $562 million in one year during an upcoming presentation for the Sam and Irene Black School of Business at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. Mead, a Warren native and member of the college’s Council of Fellows, will speak at 6 pm on Tuesday, January 22, in the Samuel P “Pat” Black III Conference Center in the college’s Research and Economic Development Center. Admission to his talk is free and open to the public.
The Cleveland Indians Caravan will be rolling into Erie January 23, 2008 at the Dr Gertrude A Barber National Institute, 136 East Avenue. Doors open at 5 pm with a trivia contest and plenty of food and beverage. Cleveland Indians’ players, coaches and media staff will arrive at 6:30 pm to entertain Erie’s Tribe faithful, to answer fan’s questions and present a highlight film from last year’s baseball season. A donation of $8 per ticket will benefit programs at the Dr Gertrude A Barber National Institute. Tickets are available now through January 23rd at the Dr Gertrude A Barber National Institute (Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm) or at Hector’s Cafe, W 18th and Liberty Streets. Tickets will also be available at the door the night of January 23, if available.
The 2008 Erie RV, Camping and Powersport Expo will be held January 23-27 at the Erie Bayfront Convention Center. Hours: Wed 4-9 pm, Thurs Noon-9 pm, Fri 10 an to 8 pm and Sun 10 am to 5 pm. Free admission and free parking.
The Economic Development Corporation of Erie County is hosting its 26th Annual Employer of the Year Awards dinner at the Ambassador Banquet and Conference Center on Thursday, January 24. Cocktail at 5:45 pm with the dinner at 6:30 pm. Presentations will be made to recognize 42 Honor Roll companies that made significant investments in 2007 through capital investment, utilization of new technologies and job creation. In addition, the prestigious 2007 Manufacturing and Non-Manufacturing Employer of the Year Awards will be presented to two local firms that have demonstrated a commitment to the community through continued investment and ultimate economic impact. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased by calling the Economic Development Corporation at (814) 899-6022, fax (814) 899-0250.
The Mercyhurst Preparatory School Performing Arts Department presents Our Town Thursday Jan 24 at 8 pm, Friday Jan 25 at 8 pm, Saturday Jan 26 at 8 pm and Sunday Jan 27 at 3 pm.
The Erie Broadway Series presents Chicago at the Warner Theater on Thurs Jan 24 at 7:30 pm.
Glass Growers Gallery at 10 East Fifth St in Erie will be hosting an exhibit called ‘Spirital Thresholds’ by Annoel Krider. Color and design blend with tradition and balance in the southwestern inspired weavings of this fiber artist who also creates mixes-media objects and sculptures to further refine her vision. There will be an artists reception on Friday Jan 25 from 6-9 pm. The exhibit will be on display Jan 25 to March 11.
Exhibition opening receptions and other gallery activities are planned for Gallery Night on Friday, Jan 25 from 7-10 pm at the Erie Art Museum, Glass Growers Gallery, Urraro Gallery, Cummings Gallery at the Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center at Mercyhurst College, Schuster Gallery at Gannon University, Allen Stoneware Gallery, Kuhn’s Framing and Gift Gallery, and ClaySpace. EMTA will provide FREE Bayliner trolley transportation, courtesy of the galleries, from 7-10:30 pm. Service will be provided every 45-minutes; a route map is available in advance at all participating galleries. “We’ve been organizing a Gallery Night for one year now. And with each evening, we gain attendance - particularly from new patrons - and new galleries join us. This effort continues to be tremendously successful,” said John Vanco, director of the Erie Art Museum. Galleries will also offer $50 gift certificates as incentives for patrons visiting as many galleries as they can in the evening. Gallery Night is organized by the Erie Art Museum.
The 25th annual Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Quad Games 5-mile Cross-Country Ski Race or 2.5-mile Snowshoe is now scheduled to take place Jan 27, 2008, at 1 pm at the Peek n’ Peak Upper Golf Course, in Clymer, NY.
Your Day In Court: An Internet Security Workshop features William Shore of the Pittsburgh FBI office. The workshop will be held Noon-3 pm on Thursday, Jan 31 at the Ambassador Hotel and Conference Center; 7792 Peach Street in Erie. After a security breach, it is often too late to back track, recreate and document the environment in which the security breach occurred. From a strategic management viewpoint, this pitfall is often fatal. In court proceedings, the lack of defendable evidence can impact the success of litigation and create liability issues for your organization. This workshop is specifically designed to explain what steps should be taken following a security breach. Click here to register. This event is sponsored by: Software Technology Concepts, eBizITPA, the FBI and the Technology Council of Northwestern Pennsylvania.
The Young Erie Professionals (yep!) Professional Leadership Development committee will host an Etiquette Dinner on Thursday, January 31 from 5:45 pm - 8:00 pm at the Colony Banquet and Catering facility, 3014 West 12th Street. Cathy Mester, senior lecturer in speech communication at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, will discuss dinner etiquette and appropriate conversation. A three-course meal will be provided by the Colony Pub and Grille. Dinner choices are Prime Rib, Apricot Chicken, and Broiled Sole. The dress code is business casual. Seating is limited and advance registration is required. The charge for the presentation, meal, and gratuity is $25 for yep! members and $35 for non-members, payable by credit card, cash, or check made payable to Young Erie Professionals. Contact Phil Gallagher for additional information or to make a reservation.
Darkwood Consort, the world’s only touring viola and bass clarinet duo, brings an impressive repertoire spanning 10 centuries of music to its February performance at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. Darkwood’s concert takes place at noon on Thursday, February 7, in the McGarvey Commons of the college’s Reed Union Building. The performance is sponsored by Music at Noon: The Logan Series and admission is FREE to the public.
The 6th annual “Spirit Against Cancer” Dance and Cheerleading Competition is scheduled for February 9 at 10 am in the Junker Center. “Spirit Against Cancer” was created in memory of Becky Hubler Decker. Her commitment to the community included serving as dance coach at Penn State Behrend, cheerleading coach at Edinboro University, she was captain of the Invaderettes dance team, and a member of the Buffalo Bills (Jills) dance team. All proceeds from this special event will benefit the American Cancer Society. For more information, please contact Assistant to the Director of Athletics, Stacy Pondo at (814) 898-6240 or by email at slp15@psu.edu.
The 2008 Erie Home and Garden Expo will be held February 21-24 at the Erie Bayfront Convention Center. Hours: Thursday 4-9 pm, Friday 2-9 pm, Sat 10 am - 8:30 pm and Sun 11 am to 5 pm.
The 2008 Erie Outdoor Sport and Travel Expo will be held February 29 - March 2 at the Erie Bayfront Convention Center. Hours: Noon-9 pm Friday, 10 am-8 pm Saturday and 10 am-5 pm Sunday.
Erie CareerLink is hosting Crystal Reports Training in both introductory and advanced sessions on March 3-6. Info and Registration form. Crystal Reports is a business intelligence application used to design and generate reports from a wide range of data sources. Several other applications, such as Microsoft Visual Studio, bundle an OEM version of Crystal Reports as a general purpose reporting tool. Crystal Reports became THE report writer when Microsoft released it with Visual Basic.
Pennsylvania Sea Grant is sponsoring a FREE one and a half day workshop March 13-14 at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center in Erie. The workshop will provide an update and overview of current ballast water policy, legislation and research as it applies to the Great Lakes. Scientists, legal experts, legislators, industry personnel and agency staff will discuss the current state of ballast water policy, pending legislation, proposed ballast water treatment methods and evaluating the current risk of introduction and spread of AIS to Great Lakes ports by foreign and domestic ships. For Registration form email Karla Kaczmarek, or Marti Martz.
The GE (NYSE: GE) 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held on April 23, 2008 in Erie, Pennsylvania at the Erie Bayfront Convention Center.
There will be a Rust Belt Bloggers Summit on July 11-12 in Erie. People from Youngstown, Buffalo, Cleveland, Pittsburgh and other area cities will be attendance to discuss economic development issues in the region.
Posted by Dennis at January 20, 2008 8:19 AM
Add a
link and graphic to your site to show that you're from Erie. Meet new peeps, share you thoughts on our fair city, do whatever you like.
