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Erie PA News and Events for Friday, July 18, 2008
Posted by ErieBlogs on July 18, 2008
I (Mike) had the pleasure of presenting at yesterday’s Lunch and Learn session presented by the Technology Council of Northwest Pennsylvania. I talked about how to integrate social networking into your business, and the full house had plenty of great questions and comments. I also got to meet a bunch of ErieBlogs readers, which is always great. It’s a lot of work to do the site but when you talk to people that read it every day, it recharges the batteries and motivates Rich and me to continue truckin’ and getting better.
Erie Indemnity Co. has appointed Terrence Cavanaugh as President, Chief Executive Officer and a director of the company, effective July 29. Cavanaugh joins Erie Indemnity from the Chubb Corporation where he has most recently served as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for its Surety business. Cavanaugh is the first CEO to come from outside Erie Insurance in its 80+ year history. That’s two major companies in Erie that announced new CEO’s yesterday. Welcome to Erie, Mr. Cavanaugh.
People in Erie are asking: who is Lorenzo Simonelli? The newly appointed President and CEO of GE Transportation will be setting up camp in Erie to replace John Dineen who will be President and CEO of GE Healthcare in London. Not much is known about Lorenzo except that he’s a young 35 years old and attended Cardiff University in Wales. Although it apears Lorenzo has been enjoying the scenery of Budapest for the last year or so, he’s no stranger to the region. In 2002, he spent time in Cleveland Ohio working for GE Consumer Products, so we’re sure Lorenzo will find Erie a comfortable home for the next few years (until the next shuffle of management occurs). We imagine that when Lorenzo found out about his promotion, he reacted much the same way as “Jack Donaghy” did when he was promoted to run GE (25 second video clip opens in new window).
Roar on the Shore bike rally continues for the second day starting at noon and runs through Sunday. Lots of music in Perry Square with four bands playing throughout the afternoon and evening. Proceeds from the four-day event will go to the Erie Shriners Hospitals for Children.
The State System of Higher Education system has announced a 3.5% tuition increase for the coming year. The new annual tuition rate for full-time, resident, undergraduate students beginning this fall will be $5,358. Graduate students will seen an increase of $216 and the tuition technology fee will increase by $6 to $181.
John Kanzius will begin testing his cancer treatment this week on human blood. Patients from the Regional Cancer Center will give samples and the testing will be done here in Erie. The tests will be on blood only at this point. Human trials are a ways down the road.
Every Friday at 8 p.m., now until September 26 (exception: September 5th) the Erie County Historical Society will hold a Ghosts and Legends Tour—including tonight. 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.
After conducting a two-year study on the use of tasers, Pennsylvania State Police across the state are now being trained to use the devices.
Applications are now available to apply for gaming revenue collected by Erie County. Sorry, you can’t apply, but arts and cultural organizations can.
Pollstar is reporting that country act Sugarland are coming to the Tullio Arena on October 18. No word yet when tickets will go on sale. The tour will feature special guests Kellie Pickler and Ashton Shepherd.
The Seawolves rallied to beat the Akron Aeros 7-5 last night. The teams face off again tonight in Akron.
The Lake Erie Arboretum at Frontier Park (LEAF) has a number of events and movies planned for the summer running from July 17 to August 15. Thursdays, starting at 7 p.m., music will be played at the Amphitheater located at 6th Street and Frontier Drive. Friday nights at dusk, a family friendly movie will be played. LEAF’s mission is to expand the Arboretum at Frontier Park, as well as provided related recreational and educational programs for the community.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Gannon University Writers’ Workshops 2008 are for students Grades 4-12, helping them to develop a writing process and produce a book of their own. Each session will be limited to 25 students with the next session 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.
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.
A horse-drawn carriage tour and wine tasting will be held Thursday, July 24th, at 6:30 & 7:30 p.m., beginning at the Watson-Curtze Mansion, 356 W. 6th St. This downtown carriage tour, organized by the Erie County Historical Society, focuses on the architecture of Erie including mansions, churches, other notable structures, as well as the Erie Extension Canal. Afterward, wine tasting from local wineries will be held at the Watson-Curtze Mansion. Seating is limited so reservations are required; please call 814-454-1813 Ext. 0 to make a reservation.
The Erie Block Party, held most Thursday evenings during the summer, will be held next Thursday, July 24, on State Street between 13th and 14th Streets. Performance by the band Money Shot with the theme “a night in the islands.”
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.
The guys at Should I Drink That (SIDT) are holding a giveaway for 2 tickets (and other prizes) to the first annual Beer on the Bay Festival which will be held Saturday, July 26. The festival features the fine beer of the Erie Brewing Company and 25 other regional craft brewers along with great food and live music at Erie’s Pepsi Amphitheater on the bayfront.
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.
Minneapolis based duo Beatrix JAR returns to the Erie Art Museum,offering interactive events throughout the week beginning July 29, 2008 thru August 2, 2008. At each event, Beatrix JAR will present their unique stylings,including their most noted use of circuit bending verse traditional instrumental usage.
The next Erie Philharmonic’s Get Your Phil At Noon Summer Music Series concert will be held August 12 at noon in front of the Warner Theater 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.
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.
The Erie Art Museum opens Art from the Dr. Gertrude A. Barber National Institute in the Erie Art Museum’s Annex Gallery, 423 State Street, now through October 4. A public opening reception is scheduled for Gallery Night on Friday, Aug. 22, 2008 from 6-10 p.m.
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 18, 2008 7:50 AM
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Where was this Lunch-n-Learn?
Posted by: Scott at July 18, 2008 8:08 AM
The session was at the Ambassador Conference Center. It was a nice room and a great group of business and tech. pros from around the area. Special thanks to Tim of the Ambassador Staff for getting me hooked up and figuring out some projector issues.
Posted by: EBMike at July 18, 2008 11:11 AM
Did you Rickroll 'em or not? ;)
Posted by: Eden at July 18, 2008 11:51 AM
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