IN West County Spring 2017 | Page 10

Environmental Center , with 1st , 2nd and 3rd place winners , and best in show to receive the Chairman ’ s Award , sponsored by the Presque Isle Advisory Board . All artwork will be displayed in the 2nd floor exhibit area from April 28 to May 28 .
Evening Fireside Talk : Animal Attraction
An indoor fire and hot beverages will help provide warmth at the Rotary Pavilion , so bring a blanket and your favorite mug as we hear of the weird and wacky ways of animal
rituals and rites of courtship among a variety of species , and how they raise their young . Online registration recommended at events . dcnr . pa . gov / presque _ isle _ state _ park . A $ 3 non-refundable fee per person is payable in advance , or at the door with exact change or a check payable to the Commonwealth of PA . Feb . 23 , from 7 to 8 p . m .
Presque Isle History Series : Joe Root
Hear the story of Joe Root by first-person interpretation and learn how his life became legendary . Join park naturalists at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center to discover the significant impact the peninsula has had on shaping Erie ’ s culture . All ages . No fee or registration required . Feb . 28 , from 6 to 9 p . m .
PRESQUE ISLE STATE PARK LIFEGUARD RECRUITMENT SEASON Interested in becoming a Lifeguard at
Presque Isle State Park ?
Complete the application on the civil service website — employment . pa . gov — to get on the interview list . Filling out the application does not commit the students to work for the park ; it only assures that their application will be on file when interviews are started in April .
Questions ? Please call the park office at 814.833.7424 .
HELPING OUT
Local business owner Leslie Green found a unique way to help out neglected and abandoned pets in our area earlier this month . She hosted an event to benefit the A . N . N . A . Shelter with the collection of pet supplies , including toys , towels , and cleaning products , just to name a few . Also on site for Green ’ s special event were some adorable pets that are available for adoption . If you would like to help out the A . N . N . A . Shelter , or to see the adoptable pets looking for a forever home , go to theannashelter . com .
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