The 2nd Annual Amateur Art Contest will be held during the 14th Annual Festival of the Arts & Crafts July 4-6th in Conneaut Lake, PA. Ages 12 & under, 13-18, and 19 & above. Categories include: drawing & painting, clay & ceramic sculptures, silk & live flowers, and photography (representing the beauty of Conneaut Lake). For more information and registration, visit ConneautLake.com or call BJ at 814-547-1950 or Pat at 814-671-6885.

Are you an income eligible Mercer County resident in need of a hand with the groceries? Mercer County Food Bank will be hosting a Mobile Pantry Food Distribution at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Greenville on Thursday, July 10th from 11am-1pm or until supplies last. For more information, visit mercercountyfoodbank.org.

The 2025 Eagles Foundation Concert will take place Saturday, July 12th from 4pm to 9pm at the Conneaut Cellars Winery outside pavilion. $10 ticket presale. $12 at the gate. Special performances by 50 Miles to Empty 4pm-5:30pm, Ripper Acoustics 5:45pm-7pm, and Stephen Kissinger 7:15pm-9pm. Provisions and food to be provided by The Social Food Truck. Tickets can be purchased at the following locations: Conneaut Lake Public Library, Linesville Public Library, Ralston’s Hardware, or by calling 814-382-1616 for “Will Call” tickets.

Zelienople American Legion Post 474’s 12th Annual Benefit Ride for local veterans is being held Saturday, July 12. Registration is at 10:30am at the American Legion. Ride starts at Noon with a picnic at the Legion following the ride. All are welcome to join in the fun. For more information, email Doug at drmc054@yahoo.com.

The 2025 Trailblazer 15K & 5K Run/Walk will take place Sunday, July 13. Starts and finishes at Ernst Conservation Seed. Start time for the 15K Run is 7:30am and the 5K Run/Walk starts at 7:35am. Check in from 6am-7:15am. The course is an out and back course on the Ernst Trail with a small portion on Mercer Pike Road. Early registration deadline is June 29. Registration is online only at runsignup.com. For more information contact: info@ernsttrail.org or www.ernsttrail.org. All proceeds will benefit the French Creek Recreational Trails, Inc. & Ernst Trail.

Wesley Grange is sponsoring an Open House and Community Picnic on Wednesday, July16 from 6 to 8pm. The grange is located in the village of Wesley at 601 Old Route 8, Harrisville, PA 16038. A representative from the PA State Grange will make a few remarks and answer questions on the state level. Several other organizations will be participating by sending representatives and/or providing information. The purpose of the Open House is to acquaint area residents of the various programs and services offered by the grange and local organizations. Elected officials may attend or send representatives to inform attendees about programs offered in the county. Hot dogs and other picnic food provided by the grange will be available throughout the evening. Come and join this free community event. Door prizes will be drawn at the end of the evening. For more information, contact any grange member or call/text 814-777-3484.