WHAT’ S NEWS IN WEST COUNTY
HAGEN HISTORY CENTER EVENTS
There are great events year-round at the Hagen History Center( hagenhistory. org / visit / girard-campus), including during the recent Dan Rice Days!
Be sure to check out IN Events on page 12 for photos of the celebration by photographer Sydney Leemhuis.
FAIRVIEW AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
If you’ re wanting to know more about your ancestors, or just the history of the area, the Fairview Area Historical Society might be the best place to start. It has many resources, including documents and photos, and a gift shop with interesting books about the region.
Located in the historic Sturgeon House, appointments may be scheduled and there are seasonal open hours. The society also hosts engaging presentations from authoritative historians and authors, along with special events throughout the year. New members are welcome.
Visit facebook. com / SturgeonHouse to learn more.
PORT FARMS FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL
The festival at Port Farms, 2055 Stone Quarry Road in Waterford, will be held Sept. 12 through Nov. 1 and includes wagon rides, a corn maze, a corn pit, Kids Village, slides, games, pedal carts, animal exhibits, mindbender mazes and lots more! For more information, visit portfarms. com.
FIND YOUR PERFECT MATCH AT THE ERIE HUMANE SOCIETY!
Tired of online dating? You might find your soulmate at the Erie Humane Society! This wonderful no-kill shelter has dogs and cats just waiting to
become a part of someone’ s family. If you’ re not quite ready to make a longterm commitment, you might enjoy fostering a pet or volunteering at the shelter. Every act of kindness helps pets heal, recover and thrive.
For photos of pets available for adoption, or to donate, visit eriehumanesociety. org.
HEAD TO THE WOODS!
Asbury Woods has lots of unique and fun events planned for fall.
Winnie the Pooh’ s Asbury Adventure!
Meet Winnie and his friends Saturday, Sept. 19, from 9 a. m. to noon for a morning of fun and adventure.
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EVERYTHING SCOTTISH
The Edinboro Highland Games & Scottish Festival takes place Sept. 11 – 12 at PennWest Edinboro on Meadville Street. Visitors travel from all over the region and beyond to enjoy annual games from the old country, world-class musicians, kids games, and vendors offering items related to Scottish heritage and culture.
For more information, visit pennwest. edu / campuses / edinboro / highland-games.
To learn about more great events in our area, see our“ Sweater Weather and Fall Festivals” feature in this issue!
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