Photo submitted to the Times Observer Area residents are pictured practicing the technique for chest compressions during a Hi-Ed CPR/AED/Standard First Aid certification class held recently at the Youngsville Public Library.

The Youngsville Public Library hosted a Hi-ED CPR/AED/Standard First Aid certification class Friday.

Some of the 10 participants are employed at Ellwood or Whirley or other places while some were just getting certified for personal betterment reasons. A light system on the dummies’ upper right shoulder indicates whether the chest compressions are being administered with the proper force and if they are being repeated at the proper cadence.

The hands-on course provided certified training necessary to respond to cardiac emergencies, provide basic first aid, and use of an automated external defibrillator in a safe and effective manner.

“Youngsville Library has partnered with Warren Forest Hi-Ed many times before,” said Kristy Wallace, library director. “We know that it’s important to offer Hi-Ed classes in the Youngsville Area because sometimes driving distance can factor into whether an individual can get to and from Hi-Ed class in a timely manner. This is just one more way our library tries to serve as a community hub.”

The library will host two other Hi-Ed classes this summer. On Wednesday there will be an iPhone/iPad class from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and on Wednesday, July 10, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. there will be a CANVA course. Both classes require pre-registration and pre-payment through the Hi-Ed website. Cost for each Hi-Ed class is $29. There is a quick-link on the Youngsville Library homepage (YoungsvilleLibrary.org) that will direct students to both the iPhone/iPad and the CANVA course registration site. CANVA is a class for anyone who is in charge of making fliers and/or social media posts to promote fundraisers or other events for their church or organization. CANVA is a free graphic design platform – complete with countless prefabbed templates/fonts/images- that allows users to create professional looking social media graphics, presentations, posters, documents, fliers, and other visual content.

Free Snack Program: The library’s ninth annual free summer snack program is happening daily from June 17 through AUg. 23. Stop in daily during library business hours and get a free “grab and go” snack. Snacks are located in the lobby area of the library. Snacks are for all ages, kids and adults alike. Snacks are provided through a partnership with the Child Hunger Outreach Project and through private donations.

Fiction & Fitness Youth Program: A Fiction & Fitness youth program targeted for those ages 4 to 12 but open to everyone will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday. Wednesday is the first day of the five-part program series. The program will be held at the Youngsville YMCA patio/pavilion in Island Park rain or shine. If it’s raining the group will meet under the Island Park pavilion. This is a partnership program between the Youngsville Library and Youngsville YMCA. No registration required. There will be themed stories, a corresponding fitness activity, a healthy snack and a take-home craft each program date. Program dates are: June 19 – basketball theme; July 3 – Cornhole theme; July 17 – shark theme; July 31 – softball theme; August 21 – soccer theme. For more information call the library at 814-563-7670.

Free Magic Show: Don’t miss the free, family-friendly interactive show “The Great Reading Adventure” consisting of magic, music, clean/campy comedy, and audience participation. Program is sponsored by the Youngsville Library via county coordination funding. Show time is Monday, June 24, from 10 to 11 a.m. The location will be at the Youngsville Free Methodist Church due to both the stage-size needs of performer Cris Johnson and potential audience size. No registration is necessary. Youngsville Library will also be providing free, complimentary snacks to audience members after the show.

Free Job Training: Monday from 10 a.m. to noon, a TEF from the PA CareerLInk will be at the Youngsville Library to assist anyone who needs help searching for a job, writing a resume, is interested in signing up for free job-training classes and more. No appointment necessary.

WiFi Wednesday: Free one-on-one troubleshooting help with a cell phone, tablet, or laptop on Wednesday from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Youngsville Library. No appointment, just walk in for help with your electronic-device needs. Wifi Wednesday is offered the third Wednesday of each month at the Youngsville Public Library..

MISCELLANEOUS NEWS

Farmer’s Market Vouchers: Those who missed getting a Farmer’s Market voucher at the Youngsville Library on June 10 will have another chance with a second distribution date and site scheduled for Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Experience, Inc. Area of Aging building 905 Fourth Ave., Warren. No appointment is necessary.

Seniors can qualify for the Farmer’s Market Vouchers if they are age 60 or above by Dec. 31, have a one-person income of $27, 861 or a two-person income of $37,814, or if both husband and wife are entitled to $50 each as long as they are income eligible. Questions or concerns if unable to make the June 19th distribution date: call Experience Inc. at 814-723-3763.

YHS Alumni Luncheon: Tuesday, July 9, the YHS Alumni luncheon for those who graduated more than 50 years ago will be held from noon to 3 p.m. at the Youngsville VFD Hall. The luncheon is open to all YHS graduates and guests with 50 or more graduated years. Those attending are asked to bring a dish to share. Table service and beverage will be provided. This year the honored guests are YHS class of 1973 and past YHS teachers. This year’s host is the YHS Class of 1972. For more information call Randy Peterson at 814-757-9480 or email petersonra@atlanticbb.net.

Thursday Bingo: Weekly “Bar-Bingo” night is each Thursday at the Youngsville American Legion (10 N. Main St). Bingo starts at 6 p.m., kitchen opens at 5 p.m. No smoking allowed at Youngsville American Legion from 5 to 9 p.m. during the weekly Bar-Bingo nights. Bar-bingo is a formal term for this weekly fundraising event and is not intended to imply that bingo participants are required to sit near or at the Legion bar area.

VBS – Save the Date: The Youngsville Free Methodist Church Vacation Bible School will be July 8-11. Registration is now open. Theme is SCUBA – diving into friendship with God. The event will be held from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the church with a meal served at 5 p.m. Vacation Bible school is for children ages 5 to 12. Registration is required online at ybfree.org go to the “connect” tab, dropdown to “Children & Teen Ministry Events” and there is a link to the registration form.

Youngsville Alumni Meeting: Wednesday, June 26, the Youngsville Alumni group is meeting at 6 p.m. at the Youngsville Public Library. This meeting is open to all YHS Alumni and any interested community members.There is also an option to join the meeting virtually, details and a Zoom link can be found on the group’s Facebook page: search Youngsville Alumni. Reach out to Renee Taylor 814-230-4476.

Free Outreach Luncheon: Come join the free Outreach Luncheon on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. at the Hessel Valley Lutheran Church (166 Hessel Valley Road, Chandlers Valley). Menu includes cheese broccoli soup, chicken soup, chili, sandwiches as well as homemade desserts.