Perryopolis
Birthdays
Stephanie Sholtas, Meagan Hegyes and Angie Sobek celebrate birthdays today.
Other birthdays this week include: Lawrence Colebank and Lucetta Prestia, Monday; Laura Heckman, Tuesday; Henry Johns, Wednesday; Cliff Bertocci and Marisa Matsko, Thursday; Randy Seman, Friday; and Mike Tretinik and Jim Jellick Jr., Saturday.
Anniversary
George and Ann Kirchner celebrate 58 years of marriage today.
Reminders
n Today — Boy Scout Troop 625 car wash and flea market at Gene & Boots from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
n Aug. 14 — Golden Agers’ trip to Erie Station for a medieval style musical comedy, “A Canterbury Feast.” The cost is $68. Call Dee at 724-736-2909 for information.
n Aug. 19 — Dancing Under the Stars at Sampey Park, from 7:30 until 11 p.m. For advance tickets, contact Elma Sokol at 724-736-2133 or Pam Newmeyer at 724-736-0166.
n Aug. 27 — Materkowski Brothers at the Sons of Italy, 8:30 to midnight.
n Sept. 3 — Frazier class of 1986 reunion planned. Classmate contact and assistance in the planning process information needed. Email information to: frazierclassof86@gmail.com or call Shelley at 724-323-4530.
n Sept. 24 — Golden Agers Murder Mystery Train Ride; cost is $110. Call Dee at 724-736-2909 for information.
n Sept. 24 — Frazier Class of 1971 will hold its 40th-year class reunion at Sampey Park. Contact Sandy at 724-929-4174 or Darlene at 724-736-8818.
Flea market
The next community flea market, sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Authority, will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 27 at the Gue House (Independence and Circle streets). To reserve a space, a $10 donation to PPRA, call Sonya at 724-938-2078.
Reunion
The Perry Township (Frazier) class of 1951 invites the class of 1950 to join them in their 60th-year high school reunion. The reunion will be held at the Grill 51 north of Perryopolis on Aug. 27 beginning at 2:30 p.m. Dinner is “Dutch Treat” and anyone interested in more information can call Janet Chiaraluna Knight at 724-329-4598 or Marian Timko at 724-736-4676.
Altar Society news
Members of St. John’s Altar Society of Perryopolis will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 25 in the social center. Members on the social committee are: Sharon Thompson, chairman; Marcella Schwenk, Brenda Kmetz, Barbara Emricko, Eleanor Morris and Connie Molchan.
Newell news
Newell Borough will hold a Community Day celebration on Aug. 20. Come over for a day of good food, games, beer, raffles, fellowship, and bands, from 2 to 10 p.m. in the Newell Borough building.
Quilt Show
The Quilt Show will again be held as part of Perryopolis Pioneer Days at the Grist Mill on Oct. 1 and 2. This year, ribbons will be awarded in numerous categories. For drop-off and pick-up information, call Leslie Chalfant at 724-366-2978 or 724-736-2395. We are also hoping for a donation of a quilt and/or quilting supplies to be raffled off. Proceeds would benefit the Perryopolis Heritage Society.