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An Evening with Temple Grandin Date: Apr. 23 Time: 4:30 p.m. Address: Ambassador Banquet & Conference Center, 7792 Peach Street, Erie (Tickets are required.) Contact: mercyhurst.edu/events, or 814.824.3000 Join the Autism Initiative at Mercyhurst (AIM) for a special event featuring internationally celebrated author and activist Temple Grandin, Ph.D. Tickets are available for both dinner and presentation or just the presentation. Penn State Behrend Speaker Series: Dr. Mona Hannah-Attisha Date: Apr. 1 Time: 7:30 p.m. Address: PSB McGarvey Commons, 4701 College Drive, Erie Contact: behrend.psu.edu A physician, scientist and public health advocate who exposed the Flint, Michigan, water crisis will speak about her efforts to bring the problem to light and do something to address it. TREC Exhibit: Erie’s Shipbuilding History Dates: Through March 31 Address: Presque Isle State Park, 301 Peninsula Drive, Erie Contact: dcnr.pa.gov Learn more about the history of this critical industry in the area. Presque Isle ‘A Day at the Beach’ Natural Impressions Annual Mixed Media Student Art Competition Dates: Register through March 27; Awards: Apr. 24; Artwork Display: Apr. 25 to May 31 Address: TREC, Presque Isle State Park, 301 Peninsula Drive, Erie Contact: [email protected], or dcnr.pa.gov Open to all students in first grade through college with categories of 8x10 photography, mixed media, oil/acrylic/ pastel, pencil/pen, watercolor and sculpture. a Didn’t see your favorite spring event or activity listed? Help us include it next time! Email [email protected] with the information. a We do our best to make sure the events listed are accurate, but always check the website or call for the most updated information. n WEST COUNTY ❘ SPRING 2020 17