christian festivals and holy days

RIDGWAY — Hundreds of children flocked to the carnival grounds for the fourth annual 10,000 Easter Egg Hunt to kick off the start of Hop ‘N Shop in Ri...

SMETHPORT — Regular Baptist Church invites the public to its celebration of Easter at its “Son-rise Service” at 8 a.m. Sunday. “We thank Him for His w...

DUKE CENTER — The Otto Township Volunteer Fire Department buffett breakfast will be held 8 to 11 a.m. Sunday at the firehall on Sweitzer Drive. Typica...

McKean County Infant Toddler Early Intervention will host a slew of Easter activities over the next few weeks. These programs, which will be held at v...

On March 5, Ash Wednesday, the Episcopal Church of the Ascension will offer “Ashes to Go,” a modern approach to a centuries-old Christian tradition, f...

SMETHPORT — St. Luke's Episcopal Church will hold its annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper from 4 to 6:30 p.m. March 4 in the Parish Hall, 600 W. Main...

Although they usually make parts for local manufacturing businesses, a group of Bradford Area High School students focused their talents on making the...

The Women's Literary Club met Friday with President Carol Shannon welcoming everyone with holiday greetings. The tables were decorated with colorful p...

THIS WEEK: The week between Christmas and New Year’s is known by a few different names, including Romjul, Twixmas and Feral Week. Twixmas: An informal...

TRIVIA: An estimated 85% of American kids believe in Santa Claus. That’s according to thepioneerwoman.com/ , which also reported the average age when ...

ST. NICK: Today is Saint Nicholas Day, and The Old Farmer’s Almanac has the story about the bishop known for his good deeds for the needy and for chil...

KANE — Presbyterian Church of Kane and St. John’s Episcopal Church will join for evening vespers this Advent season. The Sunday evening services will ...

SMETHPORT — St. Elizabeth of Hungary Roman Catholic Church will host its 19th annual St. Elizabeth Feast Day Community Dinner from noon to 2 p.m. Sund...