The Children’s Advocacy Center of Lawrence County, Inc. comes together annually in April for Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Steppin’ Up for Kids event from 4pm to 7pm on Thursday, April 24 serves as a community-focused initiative designed to raise awareness about the impact of child abuse and the importance of prevention efforts. During Child Abuse Prevention Month, these events aim to educate the public, engage families, and inspire action to protect children. We will be having food trucks, face painting, balloon animals, and more at the event!! We hope to see you all there!

Oil City Main Street’s Oil City Uncorked is a biannual, three-hour tasting event held in the downtown business district of Oil City, PA. Spring wine, hops, and brew on the south side of Oil City. Tickets are on sale now at Eventbrite and several local business for the April 25th event taking place from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Registration at The Sleep Shop beginning at 5pm. Visit oilcitymainstreet.org for more information.

Need a hand with the groceries?! If you are an income eligible Mercer County Resident in need of food assistance, Mercer County Food Bank is hosting a Pop Up Mobile Pantry Food Distribution on Friday, April 25th from 1pm-3pm or until supplies last at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Farrell. For more information, visit mercercountyfoodbank.org.

Savor for Scholars, a Meadville Heritage Celebration, will be held Saturday, April 26 from 5pm to 9pm at the Italian Civic Club in Meadville. Savor for Scholars is an elegant annual fundraiser event to benefit Meadville Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Fund, Inc. Attendees will international foods, music by 50 Miles to Empty, fundraising opportunities, and more! Doors open at 4:30pm. Visit mlkmeadville.org for more information.

A Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser to support the St. Hippolyte Stained-Glass Window Restoration will be held Saturday, April 26 from 8:30am to 3pm at 251 S. Franklin Street, Cochranton. Family-friendly tournament with two brackets: 12 & under and teen/adult. $40/2-person team, 50% entry fees awarded to top two teams. To register: email GPierce516@yahoo.com; or text (814)-807-7384 ASAP (Deadline extended from 4/6). Concessions, additional fundraising opportunities, Craft Show, Plant Sale. Bring lawn chairs.

Seven Mountains Media invites you to Job Jackpot! Job Jackpot is a Career & Job Fair offering a host of incredible employment opportunities. This fun, FREE event will be held Saturday, April 26th from 11am to 1pm at the Downtown Mall in Meadville. Job seekers — whether you’re just entering the workforce or are looking to change career paths — Job Jackpot is your chance to explore exciting options with a wide variety of great companies. Don’t gamble on your future!