Anne's Arts & Activities Blog

H.L. “Woody” Woodruff has been chosen to receive the 2011 Lester Brauser Theatre Appreciation Award, announced Bradford Little Theatre president Nanci K. Garris on Tuesday. Established in 2001, the Brauser Award is presented to an individual whose work makes community theatre possible in the Bradford area. It is named after theatre enthusiast the late Lester Brauser. “Since the 1960s, wherever there has been entertainment for the community, there has been Woody,” said BLT president Nanci K. Garris. “Sometimes he has brought performers to town, sometimes he has hosted bus trips to events out of town, and other times he is the performer. It is because of his ongoing support of the arts and especially his personal performances, that we are pleased to present him this award. Garris recounted Woodruff’s many onstage appearances in the annual Kiwanis Kapers benefit show; his work as auctioneer or master of ceremonies for local causes; his “bits” at local events like car shows; and even his ...

By Ron Orris Executive Director Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce As we approach the end of the Elf Fund Gift buying, I wanted to ask everyone who has a Elf Tag to remember our Local Merchants, and I would ask our Local Merchants if they could offer a discount on these items. It would be a win win for everyone. We are very fortunate to have the Elf Fund in our community to help those that are less fortunate. Merry Christmas!

Today's Morning Buzz featured an auction to raise money for The ELF Fund, and brought in $380. The prize package included tickets to the premier of "Unstoppble," a meal at The Option House, a private meeting with actor Lew Temple, and a photograph of the meeting by Long Art Photography. While the ELF Fund folks were at the radio station, Chairman Ed Hayden talked to Scott Douglas about just a few of this year's applicants. Listen here . You can learn more about the ELF Fund at ELF Fund.org , and we'll be talking more about it -- and The Festival of Trees -- on next Tuesday's LiveLine. ~~ The Festival of Trees Annual Auction had a remarkable item awarded on WESB/WBRR Morning Buzz with Scott Douglas on Tuesday, November 9. Connie Malone was the winning bidder of the Unstoppable Movie/Dinner package for the Festival of Trees. Her winning prize is comprised of dinner for four at the Option House, four tickets to the premier showing of Unstoppable (as provided f...

A final sign-up for the Era’s Less Fortunate Fund is scheduled for noon-4 p.m. Monday at the Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W. Washington St. Two groups of residents are eligible to receive help: Less fortunate senior citizens from age 60 on, and families with children age 15 and under. All applicants must reside in the Bradford Area School District. Eligibility is based on income guidelines used for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) government program. Those applying must bring with them identification for every person in the family for whom assistance is sought, including Social Security numbers. Also required are positive proof of income for everyone living in the home; and proof of all major and monthly expenses, including rent and utilities. Those unable to provide these documents at the time of application will be required to produce them prior to being considered for any Christmas aid. Families should be prepared to list toy and clothing request for children, along with pa...

Anyone wishing to received Christmas gifts from the Era’s Less Fortunate Fund this year must apply Oct. 20, 21 and 22 at the Bradford Area Public Library on West Washington Street. Applications will be taken from noon-4 p.m. each day. Since the ELF Fund is run completely by volunteers, these three dates are the only application sign-ups for anyone who has received ELF assistance in the past. As always, new applications will be accepted through November. Two groups of residents are eligible to receive help: Less fortunate senior citizens from age 60 on, and families with children age 15 and under. All applicants must reside in the Bradford Area School District. Eligibility is based on income guidelines used for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) government program. Those applying must bring with them identification for every person in the family for whom assistance is sought, including Social Security numbers. Also required are positive proof of income for everyone living in the hom...