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Erie PA News and Events for Tuesday, July 1, 2008 - Canada Day
Posted by ErieBlogs on July 1, 2008
Yesterday, within hours after posting the state budget was still in limbo, the news began to trickle out that the Pennsylvania legislature and governor came to an agreement before the midnight deadline—the first time in six years. The budget involves a 3.8% increase with a budget of $28.2 billion. Before you choke on your Wheaties, consider this. The New Jersey legislature and governor agreed on a $33 billion state budget yesterday, and Jersey has 4 million less people than Pennsylvania. There is speculation that Governor Rendell was more agreeable this year since he is considered a potential vice-presidential pick for Obama, and doesn’t want the stigma of a budget crisis hanging over his head.
The Army announced yesterday that the 56th Stryker Brigade, 28th Infantry Division of the Pennsylvania National Guard, along with 3 other brigade combat teams will be deployed to Iraq in early 2009. These brigade combat teams have about 18,000 combined total personnel and will provide support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The 56th Stryker Brigade has quite a history and can trace its lineage to November 21, 1747, when Benjamin Franklin organized a regiment of soldiers in Philadelphia to provide for the common defense of the Commonwealth.
National Fuel announced a number of changes to its management. Ronald Tanski and Anna Marie Cellino have been promoted to the position of president of separate National Fuel subsidiaries while Paula Ciprich has been promoted to secretary of the parent company. A list of the officers of National Fuel reveals this is a minor shuffling of positions held mostly by the same people.
Cathedral Prep baseball coach Mike Dombkowski has resigned after 4 seasons. No word yet on if he’s moving on to another position.
With only about 6 months left until the DTV conversion in February 2009, many people are asking “are you ready?” The best way to get ready is to give blood! All donors at the Community Blood Bank during the month of July will automatically be entered to win a beautiful 42” High Definition Plasma TV that is DTV ready. The contest runs through July 31.
This week, 4H’ers from Crawford and Erie County are visiting southwestern Minnesota and are staying with host families of area 4H’ers. The Erie and Crawford 4H’ers will visit the national monument in Pipestone, participate in local Fourth of July festivals, and visit local museums and attractions. One 4H’er explained why he wanted to make the trip saying, “I wanted to get away from the East Coast.” Indeed.
The Akron Aeros beat the Erie Seawolves 6-5 last night. Benjamin Fritz took the loss for the Wolves. The teams meet tonight at Jerry Uht Park.
The 50-member Gem City Concert Band, under the direction of Dr. Scott Tomlison, will be offering two upcoming patriotic-themed performances. The first concert is part of the Pennsylvania Soldiers’ & Sailors’ Home Gazebo Concert Series on Wednesday, July 2nd, from 7 to 9 pm. The second performance is part of the City of Erie’s Sounds of Summer Concert Series on Monday, July 7th, at Memorial Park at 26th and State Streets from 7 to 8 pm. Both events are free and open to the public.
Marquette Savings Bank is celebrating its 100th year of service as the only bank headquartered in Erie. Marquette celebrated its birthday by giving away a $6,000 mortgage credit, and a $5,000,$3,000 & $2,000 landscaping makeover from Gerlach’s. Winners are Michael Seaton ($6,000 mortgage) Cranesville Joana Feliciano ($5,000 landscaping) Erie Betsy Achille ($3,000 landscaping) Millcreek Karen Schreiber ($2,000 landscaping) Meadville
Parkhurst Dining Services, the catering division of Eat’n Park Hospitality Group, has landed the food service contract for Allegheny College, a private liberal arts college with 2,100 students in Meadville. Allegheny College has also joined with other colleges and universities around the country in the Campus Action Network of the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) initiative Liberal Education and Americas Promise: Excellence for Everyone as a Nation Goes to College (LEAP).
The Robert H. Jackson Center in Jamestown, NY will be celebrating the 100th birthday of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall on July 2. His widow, Cissy Marshall, will attend.
We’ve started a list of local fireworks for the Fourth of July weekend. Read it here.
Gannon University Writers’ Workshops 2008 are for students Grades 4-12. Develop your writing process and produce a book of your writing under the direction of Dr Sally LeVan and the teachers of the NWPA Writing Project. Each session will be limited to 25 students per session. Dates are July 7-11 and July 21-25. Workshops will be held 9 am to 12 pm in Room 3200 of the Palumbo Center, 8th and Peach Streets. Registration includes T-shirt, snacks and book. $125 per one-week session/$200 for two-weeks. For information contact Dr Sally LeVan, (814) 871-7506. Registration.
Eight Great Tuesdays begins July 8th featuring free band entertainment on Tuesday nights at the Pepsi Amphitheatre inside Liberty Park. Teenagers will be allowed to attend the event unaccompanied by an adult, but the Port Authority of Erie reserves the right to revoke that privilege if it believes teens are getting out of control.
The Erie Philharmonic’s Get Your Phil At Noon Summer Music Series FREE concerts will be held July 8 and August 12 at noon in front of the Warner Theatre on State Street. The free lunch-hour ensemble concerts, designed to provide “music while you munch,” will feature a Philharmonic string quartet fully amplified and seating for the outdoor event. WQLN radio will broadcast live from the event this year.
The archives at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, will host an open house on Wednesday, July 9, as part of the kick-off of the college’s yearlong 60th anniversary celebration. The archive comprises three permanent collections: the Behrend Family Collection, the Hammermill Paper Company Collection and the Penn State Behrend Collection.
The Movies at Meadville is sponsoring a free screening of “Happy Feet” on July 10 to support the Creating Landscapes program. Creating Landscapes, a summer celebration of the Allegheny College Dance Studies program, is an interdisciplinary exploration of active learning through the arts and sciences offered to children and teens.
The Erie Block Party, held most Thursday evenings during the summer, will not be held this July 3rd, presumably because of 4th of July festivities. Next block party will be held July 10th.
Opa! The 20th Annual Panegyri Greek Fest will be held Friday through Sunday, July 11 - 13, at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church on 4376 West Lake Road. The festival features Greek dinners, ala carte entrees, gyros, sausage and souvlaki sandwiches, loukoumades, pastries, continuous Greek music by Kakias Family Band, Greek folk dance groups, boutique, souvenirs, gold mart, Greek metal arts, kafenio/taverna, church tours, not to mention a raffle to win a trip to Greece for 2. Free parking and admission. For more info call (814) 838-8808.
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.
The Erie County Historical Society will hold a Ghosts and Legends Tour tonight every Friday at 8 p.m., now until September 26 (exceptions: July 4th and September 5th). Discover the mysteries of downtown Erie through a 1 1/2 hour walking tour. Since size of group tour is limited, reservations required; call (814) 454-1813, ext 0. Cost: $8 Adult, $4 Child.
The 2008 City of Erie Junior Golf Program is open to boys and girls between the ages of 9 and 17. Entry fee is $7 per person. The number of entrants will determine the number of divisions. Registration will take place at J C Martin Golf Course from June 1 through July 19. Please call J C Martin Golf Course at 864-1821 with any questions. Tournament 1 is at J C Martin Golf Course, West 38th St and Shunpike Rd (next to Erie Zoo), on Wednesday, July 23 at 8 am. Tournament 2 will be held at Downing Golf Course, 1351 Troupe Rd, 899-5827, on Wednesday, July 30 at 8:30 am. Tournament 2 will be immediately followed by a picnic and an awards presentation.
Parents of Autistic Children will be holding a golf tournament on July 24 at Whispering Woods Golf Course. The format will be a 4-man scramble, with team prizes and individual prizes (longest drives, closest to the pin, etc). The fee is $100 and includes your golf, a cart, lunch, and dinner.
The Erie Lions Club Save an Eye City vs County All-Star football game will be held July 25 at Erie Veterans Memorial Stadium, 26th and State Streets. The major purpose of the Save An Eye Game is to raise money to provide free eye care to low income children.
“Remembering Janis” will run June 26, 27, and 28 at Theatre 145, located at 145 West 11th St in Erie. Ticket prices are $10 Regular seating, $12 Riser seating and VIP seating at $15. For advanced tickets please visit their web site or call (814) 879-0733.
The Gannon University ShakeXperience Theater Camp will be held Monday, July 28 through Saturday, August 2. This one-week resident high school (through graduation) theater camp is taught by members of Gannon’s theater program and qualified professionals. Classes are conducted in Shakespeare, text analysis, stage movement, rehearsal and performance. Workshops are offered in stage combat, period dance, and music. Includes a public matinee performance of CYMBELINE as part of the Shakespeare SummerNights outdoor threatre festival. Cost: $99 (includes room, board, and instruction fee). For more information, contact Fr Shawn Clerkin, (814) 871-7493.
A fundraising event for the Lindsay Graygo Empowerment Scholarship Fund will be held Wednesday, August 13 from 5-8 p.m. at Molly Brannigans. Celebrity bartenders will serve up your favorite drinks and a Chinese auction will be held. Bartender tips and auction proceeds will go to directly to the fund. If you would like to make a donation, please visit the Scholarship’s donation page.
The 2008 City of Erie Recreation Tennis Tournaments will be held once again at
Frontier Park. Adults: August 13-17 (session for juniors has passed). Applications are available at: PennBriar Health and Tennis Club, Westwood Racquet Club, Lake Shore Country Club, Kahkwa Club and Erie Sport Store’s downtown location. For more information contact Richard Beck at 835-5452.
Erie to host young professionals from across the state at Pennsylvania Young Professionals 2008 ImPAct Conference ERIE, PA — Young professionals, business executives and civic leaders from across the state are invited to take part the Pennsylvania Young Professionals 2008 ImPAct Conference, being held Sept. 12-14 at Erie’s Bayfront Convention Center, 1 Sassafras Pier. This marks the first year the ImPAct Conference (Innovative Minds Creating Pennsylvania’s Tomorrow) will be held in northwestern Pennsylvania.
Posted by ErieBlogs at July 1, 2008 7:30 AM
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