4:30-5:30pm. Join Charlie Vorsiek for an informative look at bees, bee health and the colony collapse.

7:30am-9:30am. Sarah Sargent, PA Audobon, will lead a morning bird walk. Bring your binoculars.

May 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17. Meadville Community Theatre presents ‘A Night at the Opry: a Salute to the Grand Ole Opry and the Marx Brothers’, directed by Tom Hall. This country music revue will focus on the early days of country music. Highlights include some of the first stars of Country Music: Jimmie Rodgers, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Roy Acuff, the Carter Family and Patsy Cline. Foot-stomping, toe-tapping and belly-laughing with our live house band and featured comedy acts. In addition, each performance will host a different “Guest Star”, such as ‘Picks & Hammers’ and ‘Gypsy Dave & the Stump Jumpers’. Tickets: Adults $9.00 Students and Seniors $7.00 Cash or Checks only

First place: $1,000. Second Place, $500. Third Place, $300. Fourth Place, $100. Based on 80 teams. If less than 80 teams there will be a 70% payback to the top four teams. Entry fee per team is $40.

May 2-4, 9-11, 16-18. The Who’s amazing score and storytelling bring to life the tale of a deaf child who becomes a “pinball wizard.”

4:30-5:30pm. Mark Lewis, Service Forested for the PA Bureau of Forestry, will lead a leisurely walk through the woods identifying some of Pennsylvania’s common trees.

Reservations only.

Live action games, comedy, live music, dancing. May 16-18, 23-24.

Begins at 8am each day.

Enjoy this informative, fun family event -watch as Herb Thomas creates glass vases, paper weights and other items right before your eyes. Ask any questions you like – Herb enjoys explaining the mystery of hot glass! Under our pavilion 11am-4:30pm both days, rain or shine.

Saturday, May 24th – Johnny Angel and the Halos dance at the Stable, Pit & Pub (Cowshed), Sponsored by CLABA, this is a marketing fundraiser to benefit all members and promote Conneaut Lake as “Queen of all Summer Resorts” Tentative: Fireworks, Car Cruise-in, Antique Show, Lake-wide garage sale, Flea markets”

4:30-5:30pm. Terry Lobdell will give an eye-opening presentation on bats and will demonstrate how to install a bat house.

A wild west musical melodrama.

11am-2pm. Lunch & lifestyle show. Benefit for Meadville Council on the Arts. Tickets are $25. Call for reservations and tickets.

Hot air balloon event held each year at Robertson Field, Allegheny College. This popular hot air balloon event features over 30 balloons and a beautiful night glow with 10 balloons. June 12: Night Glow, June 13: Mass Inflation, 6pm, June 14: Fly Over, 7am, Mass Inflation, 6:30pm, June 15: Fly Over, 7am.

Eleven fiber artists from the Fiber Collective. Opening reception May 17, 1-3pm.

Bring good friends, lawn chairs and a blanket for all. Enjoy catering by a local vendor, listen to the sounds of local bands from noon – 6pm. Pick up a chilled bottle of wine and then sit back and enjoy! Sorry, no carry-in alcoholic beverages or pets allowed, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Tents will be provided for shade or protection from the rain. Rain or shine. Additional case discounts available. Gate cover charge $7 for 21 and over, $3 for 13-20, under 13 is free.

11L30am-4:30pm. Includes half of a chicken, coleslaw, potato salad, your choice of pie or cake, and beverage. $7.50 each. Proceeds benefit the Linesville Chamber Fund.

Enjoy delicious food, delightful entertainment, crafts and more. Meals are served from 11:00am until 5:00pm.

Come board the OC&T for the Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre & Train Ride. It’s the annual “Physician of the Year” dinner sponsored by Our Lady of the Healthy Charges Medical Center. You and your guests are on hand to honor the recipient of this year’s award. However it seems that not everyone who is present agrees with this year’s choice. In fact, before the evening is over, it is probably a good thing that there is a doctor in the house. Reservations required. Train departs Perry Street Station at 5:30pm. www.octrr.org

Come and see why “The Best is Yet to Come!” July 8-10, 12-13, 15-16, 18-19, 22-24, 26-27.

The Clint Colby musical.

Our 8th annual juried show of works based on a lily theme. The fields of lilies surrounding the store will be in full bloom, so come and enjoy lilies both real and imagined! Opening recemtion, July 5, 1-3pm. Entry forms to submit art for the show will be available in April, please check the website then.

July 18-20, 25-27, Aug. 1-3. Join Tom Sawyer, Huck Finn and Jim as they take a trip down the mighty Mississippi. This retelling of Twain’s classic is set to a score of bluegrass and country tunes.

Two high school students who are worlds apart – the school’s hoops star and the president of the science club – secretly decide to audition for their school’s musical, a decision that turns both their world and their school upside down.

Pre-register by mail. All children are welcome. Bring your own equipment. Prizes awarded for 7 categories of fish (bass, crappie, perch, bluegill, walleye, carp, catfish).

Its back, our award winning event of the summer! A large display of Kent & Libby Follete’s handmade functional pottery direct from Ruston, LA. Live zydeco music by “The Mo’ Mojo Mama Band” and gumbo tasting while it lasts (made by the “Gumbo King of Ruston,” Kent Follette!) Have the family come out and enjoy some Cajun fun! Held under our pavilion, rain or shine, from 12-4pm both days.

The Great Lakes Medieval Faire is a shaded, 13th century family fun theme park filled with fine continuous entertainment, juried crafts and artisans, rides and interactive games, and foods fit for a King. Step back in time to an age of romance and chivalry, where brave knights battle on the open jousting field for the favor of the Queen, fair damsels, and the roaring crowd. Join Maid Marian, Robin Hood and his Merry Men, for a day of great festivities is about to unfold! 10am-7pm, rain or shine!

The perfect summertime comedy! August 2-3, 5-6, 8-9, 12-13, 16-17, 19-20, 22-23.

The largest agricultural fair in the state of Pennsylvania! Each year various 4-H Clubs, local farmers and many others come to show their achievements and to compete for hard-earned awards. Truck and tractor pulls, harness racing, livestock shows and auctions, produce and animal judging, homemaker awards and the Miss Crawford County Scholarship Pageant are among the featured events. This year’s featured musical entertainers are Toby Keith, and Gretchen Wilson with Blake Shelton.

All aboard the OC&T for this murder Mystery Dinner Theatre & Train Ride. You and your guests are members of the audience for a live taping of their local cable access channel’s most popular cooking show, “The Chicken Friar,” hosted by Brother Dominick Vobiscum. But it seems that there’s a lot more cooking behind the scenes than in front of the camera. In fact, before the evening is over, the entrée just might include a big helping of murder. Train departs Perry Street Station at 5:30pm.

Roaring 20s musical comedy.

Featuring Broadway and film star Edie Carroll.

Stephen Haywood, Mike Schmidt, Brian Jensen & Shane Christensen. To view The Firm’s work, visit www.michaeltschmidt.com. Opening reception August 16, 1-3pm.

All aboard the OC&T for “Blood Relatives.” The Stromboli family has gathered at a memorial service to bid farewell to Mama Filomena who, three weeks ago at the ripe old age of 85, finally went to that big pizza parlor in the sky. On had for this solemn occasion are her kids and their respective spouses or significant others. Naturally at such a poignant occasion, emotions are high as everyone realizes that they will have to go on with their lives without Mama. Oh yeah, emotions are also high because this is the day when contents of Mama’s will are finally to be made public. Who has been lucky enough to be included in the all-important document? No one knows. Train departs Perry Street Station at 5:30pm.

There is something for everyone at the 18th Annual Harvest Family Picnic. Enjoy wine samples, free food, live entertainment, face painting, balloons and additional case discounts. Take the opportunity to chat and relax with old friends and make new ones in a family atmosphere. Additional case discounts will be available all weekend. The sales room will be open from 10am-6pm, and picnic from noon to 6pm.

He’s back again for more Hand Blown Glass Bead Making demonstrations. 12-4pm both days. Visit Chad’s site at www.artattacksandstrokes.com.

Fundraiser for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation & John Kanzius Cancer Research Foundation. Featuring tri-state saddle horse breeders futurity. 168 horse show classes. Exhibitors party, auctions & more! All are invited, no admission! Contact jkutruff@csonline.net for more information.

A musical about life’s little annoyances. Sept. 5-6, 12-14, 19-20.

Come board the OC&T for the Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre & Train Ride. It’s the annual “Physician of the Year” dinner sponsored by Our Lady of the Healthy Charges Medical Center. You and your guests are on hand to honor the recipient of this year’s award. However it seems that not everyone who is present agrees with this year’s choice. In fact, before the evening is over, it is probably a good thing that there is a doctor in the house. Reservations required. Train departs Perry Street Station at 5:30pm.

Wetland event with vendors selling their wares, decoy carving contest, duck stamp contest, duck banding, retriever demonstrations. A fun filled family event!

Come to our Carn-evil themed haunted house! We’re not clownin’ around this year! It’ll scare the spooks right into you! (Rated PG-13 This event is scary and is not suitable for young children.)

Eat, drink and be merry – with no silverware!

Come to our Carn-evil themed haunted house! We’re not clownin’ around this year! It’ll scare the spooks right into you! (This event is scary and is not suitable for young children and is PG-13 rated.)

Theme: “Pumpkinville USA” HOURS: Friday, 4pm-9pm. Saturday, 10am-8pm. Sunday, 10am-5pm. Crafters, artisans, rides, games, contests, “Monkey Man,” Elvis impersonator Jim Felix, Brett Allen Morgan, clowns, fire eater, music, giant pumpkin drop, chain saw carver, entertainment, and lots of food! Friday Car Cruise In at 5pm. Parade Saturday at 10am. Open Pageant Saturday, October 4.

Reservations only.

An invitational show to benefit Habitat for Humanity. Opening reception, Sept. 13, 1-3pm.

Sponsored by Meadville Council on the Arts. Call for information.

6:30pm. The largest night-time parade in the state of Pennsylvania!!!

The Jaycees are a group of men and women, ages 21 to 39. We are affiliated with the Jaycees International, the United States Junior Chamber, and the State of Pennsylvania. The Meadville Chapter was chartered in 1951 and has been actively serving in the Meadville area ever since. The Jaycees is a leadership training and community service organization, and strive to better the community and themselves by providing projects and programs in the areas or community, management, and individual development.

Eat, drink and be merry – with no silverware!

Eat, drink and be merry – with no silverware!

You’re never too old to do what you think you’re too old to do!! May 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28. June 3-5, 10-11, 17-19, 24-25. September 10-11, 16-17, 30. October 1, 14-15, 28-29. November 11-12.

“Blood Relatives.” Who sent Mama to the Big Pizza Shop in the Sky? October 24-25, 31. November 1, 7-8, 14-15.

Be a guest at a wacky wedding reception with live music and dancing.

“Blood Relatives.” Who sent Mama to tbe Big Pizza Shop in the Sky?

Reservations only.

Michael Kashey, Susan Stone & Phyllis Wilson. Opening reception Nov. 1, 1-3pm.

Top bidders will be notified on December 13. We invide all individuals and businesses to decorate a wreath!

December 13, 20.

Over 30 area artisans will have their works for sale.

The Holiday musical that is truly “heaven-sent!” Novmber 21-23, 29-30. December 2-7, 9-14, 16-21.

Buy a unique piece for that special holiday gift!