Weekly Bargain Bulletin, New Castle, Lawrence County, Mercer County, Butler County, and Western Pennsylvania's Favorite Bargain Source!

Estate Auction

May 19 10:00am; Automotive Tools, to settle the estate of Larry Owoc; See our ad with tool listing on page 8 of the May 11 edition of the Weekly Bargain Bulletin; Wayne Patterson, Auctioneer, PA-000700-L; location: From Rte. 65, 1/2 mile West of Rte. 422 Bypass, turn onto Schenley Ave. at Mr. B's, 1 block to auction.

$1.00 a Bag Day

May 19 9:00am-1:00pm; $1.00 a bag during our rummage sale; also bake sale; Wayside Emmanuel Church

Bingo

May 19 doors open 5:30pm, early birds 7:00pm; Jackpot $2000 54#, Poker Flush $700, Hot Ball #1 $250, #2 $250, #3 $250, #4 $250, #5 $$, Joker's Wild $547+, computer and dauber packs, ball monitors, smoke free; sponsored by Division Street Volunteers; held at Sallmen's Social Center

Benefit Ham Dinner

May 19 4:00pm-6:30pm; Dinner includes ham, potato, salad, vegetables, rolls, drink, homemade desserts; gluten-free meal available; adult $8, children 5-13 $4, children under 4 free; proceeds benefit Lawrence County Child Advocacy program; Kings Chapel Church

Lawrence County Garden Mart

May 19 8:00am-1:00pm; perennials, annuals, crafts, baked goods, and much more! Cascade Park Pavilion

Spring Gas Up

May 19 “Spring Gas-Up” at Portersville Steam Show Grounds, Route 19, Portersville, PA. This event will open the 2012 show season for the nonprofit organization. Displays & demonstrations of antique farm and oil field equipment. Model train display in exhibit building. Also antique autos, crafts, flea market, saw milling, old tractor pulling contest. Vintage village consists of: print shop with operating Linotype machine, operational 1880’s machine shop, steam engine exhibit building, trading post, gas station, log home, and more. Good food & homemade ice cream available. Free parking. Admission: $2.00 per adult, kids ages 11 and under, free.

Onsite Auction

May 19 10:00am; Super top quality onsite auction; Boat, Trailer, Tools, Guns, Guns, Guns, Gun Cabinet, Ammo, Fine Furniture, Sporting Goods, Knives, Antiques and unique, Kitchen and home, Appliances; See our huge ad with huge listing on page 8 of the May 11 Weekly Bargain Bulletin; Duke Whiting, Auctioneer, PA AU-003437, Complete Auction Service

Rummage Sale

May 19 9:00am-2:00pm; all proceeds benefit Franklin Graham and his team to help those in need; Neshannock Community Church fellowship hall

Image is Everything

May 20 6:00pm-8:30pm; registration 5:15pm, Silver Ring Thing "Image Is Everything", Free event about dating, waiting, love, second chances, and best choices, program includes comedy, drama, music, videos and testimonies; if you would like a ring, bring $20; parent session 6:00pm; Sponsored by Lawrence County Youth Ministries Network; New Castle High School

Ox Roast Dinner

May 20 11:00am-2:00pm; adult $10, children $6, takeouts available; North Beaver Twp. Fire Hall

Bike Blessing

May 20 11:00am morning service, 1:00pm 4th annual bike blessing; Victory Christian Center, Rte. 422

Spring Gas Up

May 20 “Spring Gas-Up” at Portersville Steam Show Grounds, Route 19, Portersville, PA. This event will open the 2012 show season for the nonprofit organization. Displays & demonstrations of antique farm and oil field equipment. Model train display in exhibit building. Also antique autos, crafts, flea market, saw milling, old tractor pulling contest. Vintage village consists of: print shop with operating Linotype machine, operational 1880’s machine shop, steam engine exhibit building, trading post, gas station, log home, and more. Good food & homemade ice cream available. Free parking. Admission: $2.00 per adult, kids ages 11 and under, free.

North Hill Neighborhood Watch

May 20 6:30pm; At the New Castle Police Station, come early for a tour! Corner of East and North Streets, New Castle

Look Good... Feel Better Program

May 21 6:00pm-8:00pm; The Look Good... Feel Better program is for female cancer patients in treatment. This free workshop is facilitated by trained cosmetologists who teach women with cancer how to understand and care for changes in skin and hair that may occur during treatment. Preregistration required; Ellwood City Hospital

Relay Team Meeting

May 22 Relay For Life Mercer will hold its last Team Meeting before Day of Event at 6 PM on May 22, 2012. It will be in the LGI Room at Mercer High School. Please note change of room. All Team Captains, Co Captains, team members are encouraged to attend.

Complete Auction

May 22 4:00pm; Harold Offutt Complete Woodshop, Construction, and Paint Equipment Auction; 4 wheeler, tractor, push mower, power washer, paint sprayer, Craftsman tools, lumber, furniture, Shenango China, Solo-Flex workout station, and much more; see our ad on page 9 of the May 18 Weekly Bargain Bulletin; Duke Whiting, auctioneer, PA 00-3437-L; held at Whiting Construction and Roll-Off Headquarters

Absolute POA Auction

May 23 4:00pm; Antiques, Furniture, Gun Collection, 1992 Yamaha XV 750 Virago motorcycle, furniture, sewing machines, TV, VCR, patio furniture, Princess House and other collectible glasswares, guns, guns, and more guns (all FFL laws apply) Sale by order of Shirley Sack, POA Dorothy Fair, et al. See our ad on page 9 of the May 18 Weekly Bargain Bulletin; Duke Whiting, auctioneer, PA 003437-L; held at Whiting Auction Barn

SUPPORT GROUP

May 24 Support Group for Families and Friends of Addicts- Every Thursday at 6:00PM SHENANGO PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Bingo and FREE Picnic

May 25 doors open 5:30pm, early birds 7:00pm; FREE picnic for all bingo players Memorial Day weekend, jackpot, poker flush, pig, hog, joker's wild, computer and dauber packs, ball monitors, smoke free; sponsored by Taylor Twp. Athletic Assn.; held at Sallmen's Social Center

Margaret L. Henry Children's Home

May 25 WANTED: photography, memorabilia, names of children, and more, pertaining to the Margaret L. Henry Children's Home; Please mail your name, address, phone number, with the items you have to: Margaret L. Henry, PO Box 1561, New Castle, PA 16103

Movie Night

May 25 7:00pm-9:00pm; "Dragonfly", all welcome; Spiritual Path Church

Horse Show/Relay For Life Mercer

May 25 RELAY FOR LIFE OPEN BENEFIT ALL GAMES HORSE SHOW Friday, May 25, 2012 6:00pm Mercer County 4-H Park – Rt. 19, Mercer, PA High Point and Reserve High Point awards for Youth and Open $1.00 sign-up Exhibition Run – 5:00pm - $2.00/run Pay at gate – only 2 runs allowed per horse. There will be a Food Booth on the grounds. For complete details incl.fees contact Lisa: leesuhbee@yahoo.com or 724-854-0287 OR Barb: 724-662-4059

Roast Beef Dinner

May 26 4:00pm-6:30pm; adults $8, children $4, includes homemade pie, takeouts available; Wesley United Methodist Church

Bingo and FREE Picnic

May 26 doors open 5:30pm, early birds 7:00pm; FREE picnic for all bingo players Memorial Day weekend, jackpot, poker flush, hot balls, joker's wild, computer and dauber packs, ball monitors, smoke free; sponsored by Division Street Volunteers.; held at Sallmen's Social Center

Vendors Wanted

May 26 Vendors wanted for Community Yard Sale; at Scott Twp. Fire Dept.; Call Kim for reservations/details

Grand Opening

May 26 9:00am-4:00pm; meet and greet, stop in and look around, enjoy refreshments, free gift with the coupon in our ad on page 6 of the May 18 Weekly Bargain Bulletin (while supplies last); A Touch From Above, full service salon, owner/operator Shannon Westerman

Community Yard Sale

May 26 9:00am-2:00pm; vendors/sellers still welcome, call Kim for info.; at Scott Twp. Fire Department

Absolute Estate Auction

May 26 May 26 & 27: 9:30am both days; A Must Attend Auction!! 1000s of items, 100s of categories, furniture, primitives, unusuals, glassware, collectibles, clocks, Lillian Poze Bloomberg estate; see our ad on page 9 of the May 18 Weekly Bargain Bulletin; Loomis Group Auctioneers, Rod Loomis, principal auctioneer PA-AU001760; At Hermitage V.F.D. Station #3

New Open Flea Market

May 26 8:00am-5:00pm; Vendors Wanted! Stop in and see what treasures we have!! Held behind Kim's Treasures, call for site rental

Mercer Memorial Day 500

May 28 8:50am-12noon; It's all about the sacrifice! Come salute thos who fought for you! 8:50am: 5K Freedom Fun Run, 9:00am: New Recruit Induction, 9:15am: Honoree Recognition, 9:40am: Victory Belles live in concert (from WWII Museum) no charge, 10:30am: Race Winners Awards, 11:00am: Memorial Parade, 12noon: Salute to the Dead, 9:00am-11:00am: Veterans' Reception with Veteran Prizes and Military Games; Mercer County Courthouse

Rabies Clinic

May 31 6:00pm-7:30pm; $8 per animal, Dr. Jeff McKissick, benefits March of Dimes March for Babies; at Plain Grove Twp. Building

Margaret L. Henry Children's Home

Jun 01 WANTED: photography, memorabilia, names of children, and more, pertaining to the Margaret L. Henry Children's Home; Please mail your name, address, phone number, with the items you have to: Margaret L. Henry, PO Box 1561, New Castle, PA 16103

Car-Bike Cruise In

Jun 02 PPG Reflections and Memories team of Relay For Life Mercer will host a cruise in at McCandless Ford, on Sharon-Mercer Road, MercerPA from 1-4 PM on Saturday June 2, 2012. Food Available , DJ Rick spinning tunes, raffles, 50-50, and chinese auction. Entries are $5.00 each with the first 50 receiving a free Relay hat and ticket for driver only drawing.

CEF Free Family Fun

Jun 02 3:00pm-6:00pm; Child Evangelism Fellowship Free Family Fun, free ice cream with toppings; Marti Park

Jerry Bennett in Concert

Jun 03 10:30am; public welcome, frewill offering taken; First Christian Church, South of Rte. 288

Spring Fling Dance

Jun 03 6:00pm-10:00pm; Featuring the Capri Band, appetizers, tickets $10; At St. Marguerite's Hall in Mahoningtown

Strawberry Social Breakfast Brunch

Jun 03 9:00am-1:00pm, includes shortcakes and ice cream, French toast, sweet cheese filling, buttermilk and buckwheat pancakes with strawberry and maple syrups, scrambled eggs, eggs with peppers, onions & cheese; home fries, bacon, sausage, ham, toast, fresh cinnamon rolls, hot/cold cereals, coffee, tea, juices, milk; adults $8; St. James the Apostle Church, 1/2 mile East of OH/PA line

Look Good... Feel Better Program

Jun 04 6:00pm-8:00pm; This program is for women in cancer treatment. A free workshop facilitated by trained cosmetologists who teach women with cancer how to understand and care for changes in skin and hair that may occur during treatment. Preregistration required; Cancer Care Center

Jameson Cancer Support Group

Jun 04 Cancer Support Group For all cancer patients as well as family members and caregivers. Where: UPMC/Jameson Cancer Center Medical Arts Building Suite 104, 2602 Wilmington Road New Castle, PA 16105 Dates: First Monday of each month - June 4, July 2, August 6, September 3, October 1, November 5, December 3, 2012 Time: 6:30pm For information, please contact Cindy Downing or Robin Massaro at 724.658.7300.

New York City Shopping Trip

Jun 08 June 8-10; June 8 leave 11:30pm from Union Twp. Walmart (New Castle); June 9 in New York 8:00am-8:00pm; June 10 return 2:30am to Union Twp. Walmart (New Castle); $65 per person;

Used Book Sale

Jun 08 June 7-8-9; Thursday 10:00am-6:00pm; Friday 10:00am-5:00pm; Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm; used books, puzzles, DVDs, CDs, videos; Third Presbyterian Church

Reading Skills Program 3rd grade

Jun 09 June 9-July 7, Fluency, Comprehension, Long-Word Decoding; Program 3: Saturdays 3:30pm-5:30pm, entering 3rd grade; tuition and materials fees very by program level, call for more info.; held at Shenango High School

Reading Skills Programs up to 2nd grade

Jun 09 June 9 - July 7; Phonics, Comprehension, Independent Reading, Program R: Saturdays 8:30am-9:45am, 4 years old-entering kindergarten; Program 1: Saturdays 10:15am-12:15pm, entering 1st grade; Program 2: Saturdays 1:00pm-3:00pm, entering 2nd grade; tuition and materials fees vary by program level, held at Shenango High School, call for more info.

Reading Skills Programs 4th-11th grades

Jun 10 June 10-July 8, Fluency, Comprehension, Long-Word Decoding; Program 4: Sundays 10:00am-12:15pm, entering 4th and 5th grades; Speed Reading, Comprehension, Study Skills; Program 5: Sundays 1:00pm-3:30pm, entering 6th-8th grades; Program 6: Sundays 4:00pm-6:30pm, entering 9th-11 grades; tuition and materials fees very by program level, call for more info.; held at Shenango High School

Beginning Summer Riding Experience

Jun 11 Mon-Fri 9-12:30 Summer riding Experience. $40/day or $175/week Ages 7-70 Learn horse care, grooming, riding skills, stable chores, etc email Anne@neshannock.comn to register or request more info

Look Good... Feel Better Program

Jun 11 6:00pm-8:00pm; The Look Good... Feel Better program is for female cancer patients in treatment. This free workshop is facilitated by trained cosmetologists who teach women with cancer how to understand and care for changes in skin and hair that may occur during treatment. Preregistration required; Jameson Hospital, South Campus

Pony Pal Summer riding Experience

Jun 13 Wed-Fri riding and horse care experience with ponies for children ages 5&6. Email anne@neshannock.com for details

Hospice Caregivers Coming Together

Jun 14 3:30pm-4:30pm; Hospice Caregiver Support Group, A self-help support group for anyone who is a caregiver. "Medication Management", Jameson Care Center

"Celebrate Bear" tickets now thru 6/16/2

Jun 16 “Celebrate Bear” is waiting for a new home! Only the 4th “ created and handmade by Vanessa” bear at RFL MERCER, it will be raffled throughout Relay Season. “Celebrate Bear” will definitely help decorate some team’s campsite – should the winner be a Relayer. “Celebrate” is already dressed for the occasion but you could always personalize “Celebrate” to fit your team’s name or decorations. OR it will be a nice gift to give to a Survivor, Caregiver, that special Relay helper/donator, etc. . Raffle Ticket prices: 3 for $1.00, 10 for $3.00, and 20 for $5.00. Winning ticket will be drawn day of Relay/need not be present to win. Email Judy at jkougher@verizon.net to purchase tickets.

Relay For Life Mercer (PA)

Jun 16 The 19th Relay For Life Mercer will be held at Mercer High School Track Arena from 9 AM June 16th until 9 AM June 24th, 2012 (rain or shine!). This 24 hour event is open to the public...it is a free family event. There will be raffles, good food, entertainment, activities for all ages, ceremonies, butterfly release, recognition of survivors/caretakers, etc. RFL Mercer is the oldest Relay in Mercer County. It is a "growing Relay" ...come grow with us! All proceeds from Relay For Life benefit the American Cancer Society. Contact: Kara (Event Chair) @ 724 977 1944

Casino Fundraiser!

Jun 30 Casino Fundraiser! Relay For Life Mercer team, Corrections Against Cancer, will be holding their 2nd Annual Casino Bus Trip to the Seneca Allegany Casino in Salamanca, NY on Saturday, June 30th. The bus will depart from Mercer Comfort Inn on Rt. 19 at 11:00 a.m. and will return at approximately 10:00 p.m. The cost per person is $45.00 for 5 Full Hours of Gaming with a Casino Bonus of $25.00 in Slots and a $10.00 Food Voucher. For more information or to Reserve a Seat: contact Lori (724) 699-0702 or April (724) 813-4518. All Proceeds will benefit the June 16, 2012 Relay For Life Mercer a signature fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.

Hospice Caregivers Coming Together

Jul 19 3:30pm-4:30pm; Hospice Caregiver Support Group, A self-help support group for anyone who is a caregiver. "The Gift of Listening"; Jameson Care Center

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