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Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Edinboro Lantern Festival raises money for local non-profit
A new festival was held Saturday night on the Edinboro Lake, where participants released water lanterns at dusk. All the proceeds from the Edinboro Lantern Festival went to Boro Women and Family Services (BWS). BWS is a local non-profit and a social service hub that empowers and educates the community. The festival raised over $5,000 and received an impressive turnout by the community. ANNA Shelter, Community Blood Bank team up for Paws and Pints event 'The turnout is pretty amazing,' said Gretchen Wills, founder of the festival. 'I mean, I really didn't know what to expect as a first-time event, but we've sold more lanterns than I thought we would, and that was before people even bought them here, so we're definitely happy.' 'An event like this allows us to be able to do more to help our families and love on our familes and our community,' said Betty Jo Lyons, Executive Director of BWS. Other activities at the festival included bubbles, yoga on the beach, and an appreciation station where you could write down what you love about Edinboro. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
ANNA Shelter, Community Blood Bank team up for Paws and Pints event
Two non-profits teamed up to help each other and the community Saturday afternoon. Paws and Pints, a collaborative effort between the ANNA Shelter and the Community Blood Bank, took place at the ANNA Wellness Center. Tickets now available Erie Zoo's centennial Mane Event Visitors had the opportunity to donate blood in the Blood Bankmobile unit and stop in to support the shelter. Organizers said there was a line to donate blood when doors opened Saturday morning. Pennsylvania man's blood donations stretch from coast to coast 'This is the first time we've partnered with the blood bank, so I'm excited,' said Ruth Thompson, Director of the ANNA Shelter. 'Maybe it'll be an annual thing if it works out well with them, but definitely our way of giving back. I love to help and support all of the other non-profits in the area if I can, we can, so hopefully it's something we can do again.' ANNA Shelter officials said they always welcome partnerships with local 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Pet owners will soon be able to honor pets at new Rainbow Bridge Memorial Garden
Soon, Millcreek Township will have its own Rainbow Bridge Memorial Garden for pet owners to remember and grieve their pets that have passed on. Debbie Garcia is spearheading the project with Ruth Thompson of the ANNA Shelter. Two weeks left to 'Glow Wild' at Erie Zoo centennial celebration The project has been approved by Millcreek Township and will be located at Scott Park. The Rainbow Bridge is a symbolic place where pet owners cross in the afterlife to meet up with their pets. People can memorialize their pets by purchasing bricks. All net proceeds will benefit the ANNA Shelter and go towards food, medical care and other essentials. See an increase in bugs? Here's what they are 'It will be a pretty good-sized patio with memorial bricks that we will place. It's going to be a serene place for people to go and reflect and remember their pets,' said Garcia. The memorial bricks went on sale Tuesday. Those who would like to purchase one can do so by clicking here. The project should be complete by October. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
ANNA Shelter looking for new home for 15 abandoned cats
Fifteen cats were rescued on the side of the road this weekend, and now a local animal shelter is looking to give those cats a home. On Saturday, the ANNA Shelter received a call from state police after finding a crate full of 15 cats on the side of the road. Bishop Lawrence Persico speaks on passing of Pope Francis The shelter's director said the cats were shivering, covered in their own feces and urine, and soaked after being left out in the rain. The ANNA Shelter team got right to work washing, feeding and caring for the abandoned cats, and now the shelter is looking for families to adopt. Nostrovia! Erie's Polish community celebrates Dyngus Day 'Adopting is the biggest thing because the more we get out, the more we can take in, and it just seems to never end. We've had people come in today bringing us cat food, cat litter, and certainly that helps. We already had close to 200 cats in the building,' said Ruth Thompson, ANNA Shelter director. For more information on how to donate or adopt from the ANNA Shelter, Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Phoenix makes first public appearance since recovery
Also at the spring craft and gift festival on Saturday was Phoenix, the Wonderdog making her first public appearance! About three months ago, Phoenix was found motionless and frozen, practically dead at the end of someone's driveway. Farewell, Phoenix! Dog thought to be dead after freezing outside finds forever home The ANNA Shelter saved her life and she was later adopted by Mark Siegfried. Siegfried had an instant connection with Phoenix and said the last few months had been great. Phoenix has also become quite the celebrity online, she now has over 2,600 followers from across the world who continue to keep up with her journey to health. Spring Craft & Gift Festival takes place at Bayfront Convention Center 'I originally started the Facebook page so that people could see what was going on with her. I didn't expect people from Canada and the UK and Florida and Alaska to be on her page,' Siegfried said. 'She's a survivor we know that. From being starved to death and frozen and coming back to life.' Siegfried said anyone who loves animals should support the ANNA Shelter. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
