Photo courtesy of Crikit (Lori G).
This week in Erie real estate news there were a couple of interesting items. Sidelines Sports Bar and Grill at 4646 Buffalo Rd in Harborcreek is available for lease - 9 years at $69,000. Pretty darn inexpensive for a 170 plus seat restaurant and bar. There is now a sale pending on the Sarah Hearn Presbyterian Church at 947 West 9th Street in Erie. It will be interesting to see who would buy a church. The 3 story building at 1329 State St, across the street from the Mercantile Building, now has a sale pending. Congrats to the Erie Redevelopment Authority. Someone bought the old Coach and Four Tavern on Parade Street for $30,000. It was for the real estate only.
The Second Harvest Food Bank of NW PA is still waiting on grant money so they can do phonebook recycling again this year. At this time, whether they get the grant or not, phonebooks can be dropped off at Second Harvest, 1507 Grimm Drive in Erie, during our normal business hours, M - F, 8am - 4pm.
Saturday football scores for the Erie area and Northwest Pennsylvania, week 11, district playoffs:
Slippery Rock 21, North East 7; General McLane 42, Greenville 28; Sharon 37, Fairview 7; Wilmington 41, Girard 0; Coudersport 31, Johnsonburg 8; and Elk County Catholic 27, Curwensville 24 (2OT).
With scores in its first four possessions and a school-record 651 yards, Edinboro defeated visiting Millersville, 38-13, on Saturday at Sox Harrison Stadium. The victory in the regular season finale brought Edinboro to 9-2, tying the school record for wins. Millersville ended the year with a 1-10 ledger.
On an afternoon in which the Mercyhurst football senior class was recognized, the group controlled the field in a 21-17 win over Shippensburg Saturday to conclude the season. The Lakers complete their most successful season in more than a decade with a record of 7-4.
The Gannon football team held the nation’s second-best rushing offense 219 yards below its average, but Bloomsburg quarterback Dan Latorre threw for three touchdowns to lead the No 14 Huskies to a 38-10 victory Saturday afternoon in the regular-season finale for both squads at Gannon University Field.
Despite battling back from a 3-1 deficit, the Mercyhurst College men’s hockey team saw its late rally foiled as Jordan Cyr scored his fourth goal of the series in overtime to lift Holy Cross to a 4-3 win Saturday evening at the Hart Center.
The Mercyhurst women’s soccer team defeated Indiana (Pa.) 2-1 Saturday to claim the PSAC championship, Mercyhurst’s first PSAC title in any sport in this, their first year of competition in the PSAC. Sarah Powell scored both Laker goals on the afternoon, one in each half, and was named PSAC Tournament MVP for scoring six goals in three PSAC postseason contests.
The Frostburg State volleyball team earned a 3-0 win (25-15, 25-17, 25-20) over Penn State Behrend to capture the 2008 AMCC Championship.
The Gannon volleyball team won at Tiffin in four games Saturday. The Lady Knights beat the Dragons by scores of 25-15, 25-18, 16-25, and 26-24.
Mercyhurst freshmen Kyle Raber and Michael Baxter won their weight class and three others finished as runners-up as the Lakers placed second at the National Catholic Invitational, hosted by Mercyhurst.
The Gannon wrestling team competed in the National Catholic Invitational Saturday, as Frank McGrath (Hammonton, NJ/ St Augustine Prep) and AJ Milanak (Apollo, Pa/ Kiski Area) took home gold medals. The Golden Knights finished fourth in the 7 team event, hosted by Mercyhurst College.
The Gannon University men’s and women’s swimming teams competed in a tri-meet at California University Saturday afternoon. The men beat Wheeling Jesuit 142-92, while the women fell 116-107 to Cal and 181-142 to WJU.
Edinboro University’s women’s swimming team remained undefeated at 6-0 after defeating Kutztown, 64-58, and Mansfield, by a score of 106-13 on Saturday afternoon. The men’s team fell to Kutztown by a score of 151.50-110.50, bringing its record to 2-2.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have assigned veteran right winger Jason Ward to the Norfolk Admirals. Ward played for the Erie Otters 1996-98.
WQLN's Holiday Arts and Crafts Show will be held today Sunday, November 9, 10-5 at Rainbow Gardens (map) in Waldameer Park in Erie, PA. Enjoy over 100 crafters, Pictures with Santa, Chinese Auction and the Sweet Tooth Booth. Admission is $3.50. Children under 12 are Free.
Numerous events and activities await students and their families when Gannon University hosts its annual Fall Open House today Sunday, November 9. Registration will begin at 11 am in the Waldron Campus Center, 124 West 7th St. Students and their families also may attend optional masses at 11 am and at 4 pm in the Mary, Seat of Wisdom Chapel, 512 Peach St. Gannon University President Antoine M Garibaldi, PhD, and others will offer welcoming remarks at 1 pm in the Hammermill Center, Peach Street and South Park Row. In addition, students can compete in Scholarship Contests in several academic disciplines: English Writing (room 210 of Beyer Hall); Spanish (Beyer 212); French and German (Beyer 213); Biology (Beyer 214-215); Education (Beyer 209); Chemistry (Zurn 101); and Engineering (Zurn 333A). All exams will begin at 10 am. Four year scholarships in each contest will be awarded to students who enroll at Gannon. First-place winners will receive $3,000 annually, second place $2,000 annually, and third place $1,000 annually. Advance registration for Open House is not required. For more information, contact the Gannon University Office of Admissions at 814-871-7240, or toll free at 1-800-GANNON-U, or log on to www.Gannon.edu.
Open auditions for the Erie Playhouse Youtheatre production of Willie Wonka Jr will be held at 1158 East 12th street on November 10 and 11 at 4 pm. Young people ages 5-18 are invited to audition. A prepared song with accompaniment and a short monologue are required. The show is directed by Almitra Clerkin. Perusal scripts are available at the Erie Playhouse box office with a $10 deposit. For more information contact Emily Cassano at (814) 454-2852 ext 7.
The annual Chautauqua at Gannon Lecture will be held Monday, Nov 10 and will feature nationally known academician and political pundit Terry Madonna. The lecture will begin at 7:30 pm in the Yehl Room of Gannon's Waldron Campus Center, 124 West 7th St, and is FREE and open to the public. Madonna is the director of the Center for Politics and Public Affairs at Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pa. Madonna in 2004 joined Franklin and Marshall, where he is also a professor of public affairs and director of the F and M College Poll. For more than 30 years, Madonna has taught and written about his two academic specialties: the American presidency, and American political parties and political behavior. As a pollster, he has written extensively about voters and voting behavior. Madonna holds a doctoral degree in political history from the University of Delaware. For more information, call (814) 871-7231.
The Technology Council of Northwest Pennsylvania is holding a Research and Development Tax Credit Training Course 11:30 am - 2 pm on Wednesday, November 12 at the Ambassador Banquet and Conference Center in Erie. The course if FREE. Advanced registration required.
The Erie Art Museum’s Contemporary Music Series presents Lou and Peter Berryman in concert at the Erie Art Museum Annex on Wednesday, November 12 at 8 pm. The performance will be held in the Erie Art Museum Annex, 423 State Street, admission is free; a $10 donation is suggested.
Penn State alumna Gretchen Franz will give a Smith Music Series recital on the 21 stop mechanical organ at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, on Thursday, November 13. The performance begins at 12:15 pm in the Larry and Kathryn Smith Chapel. It is FREE and open to the public; parking will be available in the nearby Junker Center lot.
Pennsylvania Sea Grant will facilitate a two-day Best Management Practices workshop for landscapers, Realtors, environmental engineers, surveyors, municipal officials, and other professionals whose work touches our region’s environmentally fragile shorelines. The Best Management Practices for Professionals workshop is scheduled for Thursday, Nov 13 and Friday, Nov 14. Thursday will be a full day of presentations at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center in Erie; Friday will be used for site visits. Topics to be covered in the worship include coastal geology, hydrology, and the ecological impact of shoreline erosion; public access issues; the US Army Corps of Engineers’ permit process; similarities of and differences between the permitting processes in New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio; landscape solutions for erosion-prone areas; habitat impacts of riparian projects; and in-stream habitat and bank stabilization devices. The cost to attend the two-day workshop is $25. The workshop is approved for Penn State Continuing Education credit by the Pennsylvania Board of Realtors and the State Board of Landscape Architects for an additional fee of $35. For more information or to register for the workshop, contact Marti Martz at (814) 217-9015, or visit the Pennsylvania Sea Grant web site.
In a relationship, who will be the first to be unfaithful? The question that playwright Pierre Marivaux explored in an 18th century garden plays out in a modern genetics laboratory in the upcoming Studio Theatre production of “The Dispute.” The updated setting also allows Chrystyna Dail, new director of the Studio Theatre at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, to add a second layer of inquiry to the dark comedy: When and how is it ethical to use human beings as scientific guinea pigs? “The Dispute” is appropriate for children over the age of 13. The 7 show run in the Studio Theatre at Penn State Behrend opens at 8 pm Thursday, Nov 13. Evening productions also will be held Friday and Saturday, Nov 14 and 15, and Tuesday through Thursday, Nov 18-20. A matinee performance will take place at 2 pm Sunday, Nov 16. Tickets are $7 ($5 for students) and may be reserved at the Reed Union Building main desk by calling (814) 898-6242.
The 7th Annual "Night With The Knights," a get-together for adults (30+ years of age) will be held Friday, November 14, from 7-9 pm at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in the multi-purpose room at 1531 East Grandview Blvd in Erie. The event is sponsored by the Barber National Institute and the Knights of Columbus, and will include refreshments, horse races, and other activities. Registrations requested at the FSS office, 878-5961. Admission is Free of charge.
Gannon University's Erie Chamber Orchestra will hold its next concert at 7:30 pm Friday, Nov 14 at the Central Tech Auditorium, 3325 Cherry St. The concert will feature as soloist the Edinboro University Singers, with choral director Peter Van den Hornert. All concerts of the Gannon University Erie Chamber Orchestra are free and open to the public. The orchestra is conducted and directed by Bruce Morton Wright. For more information, call (814) 871-7755.
The Great International Beer Festival will be held on Saturday, November 15 at the BrewErie at Union Station. Two 3 hour sessions will run from 12-3 pm and 4-7 pm with unlimited samplings. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 the day of the event. Tickets are limited to 250 per session.
Have you ever wondered how to ID a tree with no leaves on it? Learn how at the Winter Tree ID at 1 pm on Saturday, November 15 at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center. FREE. Identifying trees in the non-leaf season can be fun. Learn to use key features such as bark, twigs, and buds. Join guest instructor Tom Erdman form the Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry to learn what trees are in your backyard. Dress to go outdoors. No fee, call TREC to register, (814) 833-7424.
The Disco Spectacular Dance will be held 7-11 pm on November 15 at Rainbow Gardens in Erie. The dance features radio great Captain Dan. There will be two giant video screens, a dazzling light show, prizes for best retro outfit, a dance contest, a chinese auction and more. Tickets cost $10 and are available at both Erie area Wegmans and the Voices for Independence office. Tickets at the door will be $12. Proceeds to benefit Voices for Independence.
Gannon University's Schuster Gallery will host its next exhibit, "The Art and the Artist," from Nov 16, 2008 through Jan 16, 2009. The exhibit will feature the work of Vitus J Kaiser, a member of the Northwestern Pennsylvania Artist Association and a longtime art teacher in the Erie School District. An artist's reception will be held from 3-6 pm Sunday, Nov 16. It is free and open to the public. The exhibit will feature about 50 watercolors that depict mostly outdoor scenes. Schuster Gallery is located on the third floor of the University's Nash Library, 619 Sassafras St, and is open during regular library hours: Monday-Thursday, 8 am to midnight; Friday, 8 am to 9 pm; Saturday 10 am to 5:30 pm; and Sunday 12:30 pm to 12 am. Access to the gallery is FREE and open to the public. For more information on the exhibit, contact Gannon's Schuster Program for the Arts at (814) 871-5467.
Gannon University's Office of Graduate Studies will hold an Open House from 3:30-6 pm Tuesday, Nov 18 on the third floor of the Palumbo Academic Center, 824 Peach St. Attendees can learn more about academic programs and talk with faculty and program directors. For more information, contact Graduate Admissions at (814) 871-7474, or toll free at 1-800-GANNON-U.
Many communities and individuals in Northwest PA are frustrated by the lack of high speed Internet access. The Bona Fide Retail Request (BFRR) program is producing results in helping many communities obtain high-speed Internet access, but is it producing results fast enough? How sustainable are the results of the BFRR program? What could we be doing, individually and as a region, to become more effective in developing broadband infrastructure to serve our homes, businesses, and communities? Please join the Northwest Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission on Wednesday November 19 to explore these issues in results-oriented detail. All attendees will receive a "BFRR Took Kit" for going directly back to their communities and starting or completing a successful Bona Fide Retail Request for DSL service. The event is FREE. To Register emal name, organization, email address, and telephone number to Randy Rice or call (814) 677-4800 ext 100.
Gannon University's Dahlkemper School of Business Administration will host an informational workshop for high school students who are considering majoring in business. The Business Day workshop will be held from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm Friday, Nov 21. It is open to high school juniors and seniors and their parents and is designed to help them answer questions such as: What type of career do I want to pursue? Is business administration the right "fit" for me? What will the job market be like after I graduate from college? What can I expect in terms of career opportunities? Depending on my interests, what salary range can I expect? Will the college or university I attend help me secure an internship? Throughout the day, students and their parents will be able to meet with graduates of Gannon's Dahlkemper School as well as current business majors and faculty members. Students also will be able to participate in an interactive workshop on the many and varied business programs Gannon offers, such as accounting, advertising communications, finance, international business, management, marketing, risk management/insurance, and sports management and marketing. In addition, families will be able to meet with representatives from the University's Office of Financial Aid and tour the campus. For more information or to register for the free event, call 814-871-7566 or send e-mail to gubusiness@gannon.edu.
The Zone Dance Club Think Pink - Breast Cancer Weekend will be held November 21-22. Show your support and come join in at the Zone Dance Club for a weekend of awareness and fun as they help raise money for a great cause. Friday - the Zone Divas and a few special guests will host the Pretty in Pink Benefit Show. Bring your dollar bills and tip them well. Saturday is the Zone's Pretty in Pink Party. Wear pink and black and join us for a night of dancing and fun. We will also be having a Pink Chinese Auction and Pink Bake Sale with items donated by the local community. Help raise money and awareness for a great cause. Think Pink! Phone: (814) 452-0125.
The Saint Vincent Auxiliary Festival of Trees takes place Nov 26-30 at the Ambassador Conference Center in Erie. See 50 professionally decorated Christmas trees and the Christmas marketplace. Cost is $5 for adults and $2.50 for kids.
The Warner Winter Wonderland Art and Craft Show will be held 10 am-5 pm on Saturday November 29 and noon-5 pm on Sunday November 30 at the Warner Theater in downtown Erie. Free, guided tours of the theater, chinese auction, pictures with Santa, refreshments, free parking. Save $1 off admission with a food donation to the Second Harvest Food Bank. Adults $3, seniors $2, children 12 and under FREE.
Join the Erie Playhouse as they celebrate the American Girl tradition with lunch and an American Girl Holiday show! The event will be held at St Peter Cathedral Center Cafeteria on November 30 starting at noon. In addition to the "American Girl" holiday musical revue, there will be several raffles and auctions taking place throughout the afternoon. Some of the raffle and auction prizes include: American Girl accessories, Mia doll and "meet" accessories. Silent auction items include Kirsten and her collection (valued at $1,000), Molly and her collection (valued at $1,000). - silent auction bids start at $400. Tickets $20 per person. Tables of eight (8) available for $120. For more information, please call Almitra Clerkin at (814) 454-2852 ext 8. Purchase Tickets online.
Nuncrackers - The Nunsense Christmas Musical comes to the Erie Playhouse this holiday season. Performances will be held December 4-7, 10-14, 18-21. It stars the nuns you love plus Father Virgil and some of Mt. Saint Helen's most talented students. This show is filled with "Nunsense" humor, some of your favorite carols, a "Secret Santa," and an uproarious take on Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Ballet. Nuncrackers will make you laugh and maybe tug at your heartstrings. It's the perfect way to insure your holiday season is merry and bright. Tickets go on sale November 10.
War At The Shore IV will be held on Friday, December 12 at the Erie Civic Center Tullio Arena. The very popular dual wrestling meet features youth, high school and college teams. Buy tickets online. Schedule: Youth - Noon to 4:30 pm; 5 pm - Harborcreek vs North East, McDowell vs General McLane; 6:45 pm - Erie Cathedral Prep vs Penn Trafford, Pine Richland vs Lockport, NY; 8 pm - Fort Leboeuf vs Burrell, Gannon University vs Mercyhurst College.
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