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Do you enjoy working on puzzles – especially during cool spring days? Do you wish you had some “new to you” puzzles to work on?

If so, be sure to stop in at the Youngsville Public Library and see what puzzles are available at the library’s “Free Puzzle Exchange” station, located in the library’s foyer area. The puzzles are organized according to the number of pieces and difficulty.

You don’t check out the puzzles like you would for regular library materials. This is a free program, so if you see a puzzle or puzzles you’d like to try, just take them home with you. There is no obligation to return them to the library. And if you happen to have any puzzles at home that you’ve completed and no longer want to keep at home please bring them to the library and we’ll add them to your puzzle selection area. Library hours are Monday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Eclipse take-home packets: The total eclipse is Monday, April 8. . Are you ready? Do you have certified solar-eclipse glasses? The Youngsville Public Library has created a 10 page “Eclipse 101 Take-home Packet” and there are still packets available as the countdown to the eclipse gets closer. The Solar Eclipse will take place on Monday, April 8, and the Youngsville area is located inside the path of eclipse totality. Inside the 10-page Eclipse 101 packet you’ll discover a wealth of information that includes exact times marking the beginning, middle, and ending of the eclipse cycle in our area, a site map, a reputable link to find exact eclipse paths and times throughout the country, easy to follow explanations about solar eclipses, and even information about what is the optimum color of clothing to where during an eclipse and other interesting facts. The packet also includes fun and safe ways to view the Solar Eclipse without using certified Solar Eclipse Glasses, including DIY solar eclipse viewer directions. The library is only asking for a $1 donation per eclipse packet to help offset the library’s printing costs for each 10-page packet. Two safety-certified solar eclipse glasses will be given away with each eclipse packet.

Library hours are Monday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

BOROUGH NEWS

Cemetery cleanup: To aid in the process of spring clean-up and maintenance, the Youngsville Cemetery Association is asking to please have all decorations removed from gravesites by April 15.

Tornado Sirens: Reminder from the Youngsville Borough that the Warren County Tornado Sirens are scheduled to be tested on April 10. The maintenance window will be open until 1 p.m.

MISCELLANEOUS NEWS

Food Pantry: In an effort to support members of the community experiencing hardship, Youngsville Free Methodist Church partners with Second Harvest Feeding America Program. The food pantry is open to all members of the community on the first and third Wednesday of the month from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and Fridays from 10 a.m. until food is gone. Use the Marsh Avenue entrance (179 Davis Street). Divergent (135 Conewango Ave., Warren) is open Fridays from 9:30 a.m. until gone. The rear entrance is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

No early admittance, adhere to the times that are listed. Limit one bag per household. Food items will vary depending on availability of goods weekly. Please note you may only attend once per week.

Scholarship Golf Tournament: The annual Youngsville High School Alumni Scholarship four-person golf scramble fundraiser will be on Saturday, May 11, at the Jackson Valley Golf Club. Entry fee is $260 per team and includes: green fees, cart rental, lunch, prizes, and donation to the Youngsville High School Alumni Scholarship Fund. Interested in participating: send entry fee with a contact name and phone number for the four-person team to Tim Sandberg, Tournament Chairman 814-723-7087 (300 Tall Trees Road, Warren, PA 16365) or contact Joe Yaegle, JVCC professional, at 814-489-7803.

Thursday Bingo: Bingo is open to the public every Thursday night at the Youngsville American Legion (10 N. Main St.). Bingo starts at 6 p.m. The kitchen opens at 5 p.m. Kitchen is also open to the public on Bingo nights. No smoking allowed at Youngsville American Legion from 5 to 9 p.m. on Bingo nights.

Primary Registration: Are you registered to vote? Are you registered for a political party? April 23 is the date for the Primary Election. Voter registration for the Primary ends April 8. The last day to request a mail-in or absentee ballot is April 16, 2024. If you are unsure where to vote and/or how to register for a political party, go to www.vote.pa.gov or call 814-728-3406.

YVFD Craft show: The Youngsville Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting a craft show on Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendors are needed. Cost is $20 per table, plus a donation item for the YVFD Chinese Auction. Call Cindy at 814-563-2277 to reserve a vendor table.

Night at the races fundraiser: Saturday, April 6, from 7 to 10 p.m. is the annual “Night at the Races” fundraiser located at the Youngsville Fire Hall (doors open at 6 p.m.). Presented by the Friends of the Brokenstraw Valley Swimming Pool & the Youngsville Recreation Commission – all proceeds benefit the Brokenstraw Valley Swimming Pool. Have a great time “participating in the sport of Kings” while helping out a worthy cause. Must be 21 years of age to attend. BYOB, light snacks provided, pull tabs and 50/50. Wager on action-packed, heart pounding videotaped Horse racing, win one of many fabulous door prizes, paying win, place, and show, don your best Kentucky derby attire and win a prize! Ticket information: all wagers $2.00 minimum, payouts are determined by number of winning tickets.

Garland VFD Bingo: Monday, April 1, the Garland VFD is holding their monthly bingo fundraiser. Doors open at 4 p.m. and Bingo starts at 6 p.m. The kitchen opens at 4 p.m. but closes when Bingo starts. Kitchen specials for April are mini meatball sub and macaroni and cheese. The cost is $35, with all you can play on a regular card including Lucky Number and Layer Cake Jackpot. The department also has instant pull tabs and other raffles during bingo.

Free community meals: Free Community Meals are held at 5 p.m. Wednesdays at the Youngsville Free Methodist Church. Meals are open to the public.