Anne's Arts & Activities Blog

The United Way of the Bradford Area has been selected by Sears of Bradford as the recipient of their charitable donation event scheduled in June. Beginning June 8th, 2011, and each following Wednesday through the month of June, Sears will donate a percentage of their sales on each Wednesday to the United Way of the Bradford Area’s upcoming campaign. “We are truly honored that Sears of Bradford selected the United Way as the charitable organization for this event,” states Megan Minich, Community Relations and Marketing Specialist. “This is the first joint venture between United Way and Sears and we hope to continue to grow the relationship in the coming years.” Please help support your home town Sears and the United Way! To learn more about the United Way, visit the website at www.uwbanews.org .

"Chef Ray" Patchkofsky of the Seneca Allegany Casino & Hotel explains the technical ascepts of ice sculpting as he starts working on the sculputre that you can see in its finished form below. W.R. Case & Sons offered free knife sharpening -- as they do every year. Folks browse through the Charlie's Cycle Center display. John Kelley explains why Quaker Boy calls are the best in the business. The Upper Allegheny Watershed Association talked to people about how, and why, to get their water tested.

Michele McCann of Bradford wins WESB and The HERO's Fridge-N-Food contest by picking the key that unlocked the chain around a brand new Kenmore EnergyStar refrigerator from Sears of Bradford. She also won $100 worth of food from Tops Friendly Market in Bradford, and beverages from Bradford City Beers! Here, Michele gets high-fives and congratulations from other contestants and friends. And, Frank Williams asks her what it's like to be a winner. Michele was also nice enough to pose for a picture with the station crew. Congratulations to Michele -- and thank you to everyone who participated!