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By Cindy Keener724-583-2093 4 min read

Car show

The McClellandtown Volunteer Fire Co. and the Summit Mountain Early Iron Car Club will sponsor their 40th annual “Old Fashion Car Show” and hog roast Sept. 11. This is the longest running car show in Fayette County.

The activities begin at 11 a.m. rain or shine at the firemen’s field in McClellandtown. Registration is by donation and the first 250 cars will receive a dash plaque.

All registered vehicles will be entered in a drawing for a 22-inch television.

Spectators are admitted free and can enjoy a Chinese auction, 50/50 drawing, a children’s coloring contest and model building contest.

A variety of food and refreshments, including the “hog” sandwich, will be available. Oldies music will be provided by Joe’s Dusty Disc throughout the day with an oldies dance to follow the car show.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the fire company and the car club.

Flea market vendors for vehicle parts and accessories only are invited.

Call 724-737-5987 or 724-737-5010 for more info.

Date change

Due to the Labor Day holiday, Masontown Matters will meet Sept. 12. Plans will be finalized for the upcoming fall activities. Everyone is invited to attend.

Vendors needed

Anyone interested in showcasing their restaurant or looking for a chance to promote their musical talent is invited to contact any officer of the Masontown Matters. This opportunity will coincide with the Farmers’ Market that is held every Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the German-Masontown Park.

Officers can be contacted through the Masontown Matters website at www.masontownmatters.org.

Community yard sale

Anyone interested in participating with a free interactive map for the community yard sale is invited to visit the Masontown Matters webpage at www.masontownmatters.org. This map will include your location and items that you may have for sale. Friends intending to visit the sales will access the map and have a quick reference to participating locations. The “Uptown, Downtown-All Around Masontown Community Yard Sale” will be held Sept. 17.

Dinner/dance

A community dinner/dance will be held Nov. 12 at Dolfi’s Restaurant in Masontown.

Oldies Unlimited will be the featured entertainment and a roast beef dinner has been planned. Tickets will be available; check the Masontown Matters webpage for ticket information.

Moving day

German-Masontown Public Library will be closed through Sept. 5 so that we can move into our new building. We plan to reopen Sept. 6. Details about the grand opening of our new library building will be announced.

Polka Mass/bazaar

St. Mary’s Church in Leckrone will be holding their annual Polka Mass today at 10 a.m. The annual church bazaar will be held 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Music will be provided by “The Vibrations” and the Slovak Platter, including pierogies, will be featured. Other food items will include holupki, haluski, breaded chicken, assorted sandwiches and snacks. The day will be filled with music, food, fun and games.

The public is invited to attend.

Senior Center

The Masontown Senior Center is located on Main Street and open to the public.

The group is extremely active and offers may programs. Blood pressure screenings are offered the first and third Wednesday of every month. The group enjoys balloon darts twice a month and practice Wii bowling and plays cards several times a week. Seniors are invited to play bingo daily and to participate in a monthly bible study.

Breakfast is offered to the community for $3.50 every Wednesday.

The Safe Driving Refresher Course will be offered Thursday and Masontown Chief of Police Joe Ryan will talk about identity theft Aug. 23.

The Centerville Clinic will be offering flu shots from 10 to 11 a.m. Sept. 22.

The Masontown Center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with daily lunches. The center also offers Meals on Wheels.

If you would like information on any or all of the programs, call 724 583-7822.

Blood drive

Fort Mason American Legion Post 423 and the auxiliary will be sponsoring a Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday from 12:30 to 6 p.m. The drive will be held at the American Legion on Route 21, Masontown.

Holiday craft show

The Smithfield VFD Ladies Auxiliary is holding a holiday craft show Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration fee is $20 for the first table and $10 for each additional table.

Any interested vendors may call Renee Dillow at 724-564-0136 for information. Registrations will be accepted until Sept. 10.

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