There are a lot of important changes coming to our Medicaid community that will be vital to aware of to help keep health insurance in 2027. Meadville Medical Center wants to help educate the community of what they will need to do to not lose their current Medicaid insurance and what work requirements will be given. There will be an information table at Meadville Community Health Center in the lobby at 640 Alden St. on Thursday, October 22nd from 10am-Noon to help with any questions.

Subaru believes all pets deserve a loving home! A. Crivelli Subaru will be working with the Venango County Humane Society to sponsor an adoption event at the dealership on Saturday, October 24 from 10am-2pm. For more information, email Shauna at ssalata@acgiant.com.

Root International/Mercer Troop 38 Fundraiser Dinner will be held on Saturday, October 24 from Noon to 4pm at Unity Presbyterian Church in Mercer. Brisket dinner platter for $20 includes 3 sides, drink, and dessert. Sandwich meal for $12 includes brisket sandwich and one side. There will be fundraising opportunities and items for sale. Proceeds will benefit Root International and Mercer Troop 38. Come have fun and help Root celebrate more that 20 years of serving the community. Tickets will be sold at the door or by calling 724-699-2067.

St. Peter’s Annual Swiss Steak Dinner will take place Sunday, October 25 in the church social hall in Conneautville. Dinner will served from 11:30am to 2pm (or until sold out). Pre-order is available by calling Diane Mead at 814-282-8520. Dinner includes meat, potatoes, corn or green beans, coleslaw or applesauce, roll, drink and dessert. Price is $15 for adults, $7 children 6-12, Under 5 free with parent. Gluten free options are available. Eat-in or take-out. All orders are done inside.

Chevrolet & GMC of Titusville, CDJR of Titusville, and 1 Stop Collision Care 2 are hosting a Trunk or Treak on Thursday, October 29th from 5:30pm to 7pm. Non-perishable food donations will be collected for the Titusville Area Food Bank. For more information, contact Kristy Blake or Jason Fratus at 814-827-3694.

Bring the kiddos to the Springfield Township Volunteer Fire Department in Mercer for their 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 31 from 6pm to 8pm. Enjoy the decorated vehicles and fire trucks and get plenty of goodies to take home as well. For more information, email Crystal at lilmama41886@gmail.com.

Join Meadville Public Library for their annual Fall Used Book Sale! Thurs., November 5 from 12:00pm – 6:30pm • Fri., November 6 from 9:30am – 4:30pm • Sat., November 7 from 9:30am – 2:30pm. There will be a great selection of fiction, non-fiction, YA, children’s books, and audiobooks available. Please bring your own shopping bags! For step-free access, use the Steers St. entrance through the Children’s Room to take the elevator upstairs. For more information, email jim.fitch@ccfls.org.

Join Meadville Public Library for their annual Fall Used Book Sale! Thurs., November 5 from 12:00pm – 6:30pm • Fri., November 6 from 9:30am – 4:30pm • Sat., November 7 from 9:30am – 2:30pm. There will be a great selection of fiction, non-fiction, YA, children’s books, and audiobooks available. Please bring your own shopping bags! For step-free access, use the Steers St. entrance through the Children’s Room to take the elevator upstairs. For more information, email jim.fitch@ccfls.org.

Join Meadville Public Library for their annual Fall Used Book Sale! Thurs., November 5 from 12:00pm – 6:30pm • Fri., November 6 from 9:30am – 4:30pm • Sat., November 7 from 9:30am – 2:30pm. There will be a great selection of fiction, non-fiction, YA, children’s books, and audiobooks available. Please bring your own shopping bags! For step-free access, use the Steers St. entrance through the Children’s Room to take the elevator upstairs. For more information, email jim.fitch@ccfls.org.

The Country Crafters present their 47th Annual Artisan Boutique on Friday, November 6 from 10am-6pm, Saturday, November 7 from 10am-4pm, and Sunday, November 8 from 1pm-4pm at First Presbyterian Church in Meadville. Door donation to benefit Post 52. Cash only. ATM on site. Ample parking is available in the lot across from the church.