The following is a list of upcoming local entertainment events. The Times Observer welcomes additions to the list that are of community interest. Club meetings and closed gatherings are not included. To add an event, call features editor Diana Paddock in the newsroom at 723-8200 by noon Monday.
Every Monday through July 30: Toddler Time, ages 0-4, 10:30 a.m., Warren Public Library Children's Department. Theme-based stories, songs, craft. Children engage in creative play at the end of each program. No preregistration necessary.
Every Wednesday through Aug. 1: Pre-K Time, ages 3-6, 1 p.m., Warren Public Library Children's Department. Theme-based stories, songs, craft. Children engage in creative play at the end of each program. No preregistration necessary.
July 13: Pete Pepke Generation (jazz), Music in the Park, Soldiers & Sailors Park, Hickory St. at Pennsylvania Ave. W., Warren, sponsored by Northwest Savings Bank, 8-10 p.m., weather permitting.
July 13: "Books Are Fun" sale, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. in the outpatient lobby of Warren General Hospital, sponsored by the Warren General Hospital Auxiliary.
July 13-14: At Chapman State Park: "Extreme Home Edition: Toads," meet beach concession stand, 6 p.m. Friday; "Chorus of the Night," (amphibians), warming hut, 9 p.m. Friday; bat box building, Environmental Learning Center, 4 p.m. Saturday; "Save Lucy," amphitheater, 8 p.m. Saturday (723-0250).
July 14: Free showing of the 2011 animated movie "Puss in Boots" at the Struthers Library Theatre, 11 a.m.
July 14: Anything That Floats Allegheny River Raft Race sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary of Tidioute VFW?Post 8803, start, 11 a.m., Wildwood Inn, Rt. 62, south of Warren; end, 3 p.m. at Tidioute Boat Launch (730-3248)
July 14: 10th Annual Nyla Luvison Memorial 5K Run/Walk, Sugar Grove, 9:30 a.m.; barbecue dinner, 10:30 a.m.; race clubs of 20 or more welcome (489-7894).
July 14: Elk Township Historical Society, open house for museum and photos on display, Scandia, 1-4 p.m.
July 14: Y Bar U Saddle Club Scavenger Hunt, all ages welcome, camping available, Scandia, 723-4817.
July 19-22 and 26-28: Warren Players present "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change," Library Theatre (723-7231).
July 20: Church Street Blues (bluegrass), Music in the Park, Soldiers & Sailors Park, Hickory St. at Pennsylvania Ave. W., Warren, sponsored by Northwest Savings Bank, 8-10 p.m., weather permitting.
July 20-21: At Chapman State Park: "Creepy Crawlies," beach concession stand, 6 p.m. Friday; movie night "MicroCosmos, amphitheater, 9 p.m. Friday; photo frame postcard, beach concession stand, 4 p.m. Saturday; digital camera hike with Gary Lester, amphitheater, 7 p.m. Saturday (723-0250).
July 21: Christmas in July at the Wilder Museum. A unique shopping experience featuring local artists and crafters. Free entrance. 51 Erie Ave. Irvine, 1-5 p.m.
July 22: Warren County Historical Society Golf Tournament, Blueberry Hill Golf Course, 8:30 a.m. (723-1795). Chicken barbecue to follow.
July 22: "Save A Pair" breast cancer awareness trapshoot at Pine Grove Sportsmen's Association, Russell, benefiting the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation, women-only 22 rifle event, 50 single targets event open to everyone. Trophies, raffles, prizes, food & fun (at www.facebook.com/SaveAPairforBreastCancerAwareness or by email at saveapair2012@verizon.net).
July 23 and 26: Try Outs for the Equality of Rights Play (performance Oct. 13), Allegheny Center for the Arts, 217 Liberty Street, Warren, 7 p.m.
July 25: Hike at Chapman State Park, meet park office, 7 p.m.
July 26: Warren County Tales of the Seneca Nation at the Wilder Museum with Alex Watkins. Free event! 51 Erie Ave., Irvine, 6 p.m.
July 27: R&D Welling (soft rock), Music in the Park, Soldiers & Sailors Park, Hickory St. at Pennsylvania Ave. W., Warren, sponsored by Northwest Savings Bank, 8-10 p.m., weather permitting.
July 27-28: At Chapman State Park: "Why Do Beavers Build Lodges," amphitheater, 6 p.m. Friday; movie, Life: Mammals," amphitheater, 9 p.m. Friday; "Case of the Car Trunk Caper," amphitheater, 4 p.m. Saturday; GPS Scavenger Hunt, "CSI Mammalogy Division," 7 p.m. Saturday (723-0250).
July 28: Egypt Hollow (indie and original music), Music in the Park, Soldiers & Sailors Park, Hickory St. at Pennsylvania Ave. W., Warren, sponsored by Northwest Savings Bank, 8-10 p.m., weather permitting.
July 28: Sugar Grove Sale Day, sales and fun throughout town; baked goods and lunch at Sugar Grove United Methodist Church.
July 28: Grand Valley Homecoming.
Aug. 3: Warren Festival of the Arts, "Warren's Got Talent," Library Theatre, 7:30 p.m.
Aug. 3: Modified Noun (original and rock), Music in the Park, Soldiers & Sailors Park, Hickory St. at Pennsylvania Ave. W., Warren, sponsored by Northwest Savings Bank, 8-10 p.m., weather permitting.
Aug. 3-5: Michael J. Kolos Memorial Softball Tournament at Betts Park. Call 726-1961 for info.
Aug. 4: 17th Annual Pleasant Day, open house at Pleasant Township Fire Hall and chicken barbecue, 11 a.m.-sold out; sales throughout the township, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.