Masontown
Save the dates
June 24 to Sept. 16 – Farmers’ Market at the German-Masontown Park, Fridays from 4 to 7?p.m.
July 4 – Annual Independence Day celebration at German-Masontown Park.
Sept. 17 – Fall town-wide yard sale.
Oct. 29 – Spooktacular Halloween parade and event.
Dec. 10 – Magical Main Street Makeover.
Masontown Matters meets the first Monday of each month at 7?p.m. at the Masontown VFW.
The 4th of July planning committee meets every Wednesday at 7?p.m. at Pasano’s Restaurant on Main Street. New members and ideas are always welcome.
German-Masontown Library
Watch a Child Grow: Purchase a flower for our tree to help support the children’s library and children’s programming. Donation flowers range in price from $1 to $20.
The library is still accepting registrations for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library Program. Children from birth to 5 years old who live in the Albert Gallatin Area School District are eligible to receive a free book in the mail once a month. All of the books are colorful, good-quality books that are designed to foster a love of reading. To sign up, please come to the library and fill out a short registration form.
The German-Masontown Public Library will offer a Father’s Day Story Time from 11:30?a.m. to 12:30?p.m. June 18. Come join us for stories and crafts. Make dad a present. Visit or call the library before June 16 to register. Space is limited.
The library will launch its summer reading program, “One World, Many Stories” from 3 to 4?p.m. on Thursdays beginning June 30. Children (K-6th grade) will explore world cultures through stories, music and crafts. You must visit the library prior to June 22 to sign up for this exciting program.
Help us celebrate our furry, feathered and scaled friends. In honor of National Pet Adoption Month, German-Masontown Public Library will be collecting the following items: towels, washcloths, blankets, pillows, new dog toys, new cat toys, American made rawhides, dog sweaters and coats, dog harnesses, leashes, litter scoops, etc. For a complete list of items, please consult www.fayettefriendsofanimals.net; see the Wishlist & Donating section. All items collected will be donated to Fayette Friends of Animals in the name of the Patrons of German-Masontown Public Library.
The library will also have a special display of books and other materials related to the care and enjoyment of our wonderful pets.
German-Masontown Public Library welcomes volunteers of high school age and older.
Masontown Matters golf
Pictures from the Masontown Matters golf outing may be viewed on the Masontown Matters web page at www.masontownmatters.org. All upcoming events and information is listed on the web page.
July 4th vendors welcome
Masontown Matters will sponsor the annual July 4th celebration at the German-Masontown Park on Monday, July 4. This event attracts more and more people each year. Any vendor interested in participating in this year’s celebration should contact Kay Rendina in one of the following ways: email to krendina@verizon.net , telephone: 724-583-2349, or by downloading the application form from the www.masontownmatters.org website. Each space or booth rental is $50 and must be prepaid and sent in with the application. Vendors who participate will not be allowed to serve or sell duplicate items of other participating vendors.
Organizations wishing to run a game are also welcome.
Patriotic Choir
A Community Patriotic Choir will be practicing from 3 to 5?p.m. on Sundays beginning today at the Fairchance Free Methodist Church. The choir will perform at 7?p.m. on July 10, when the Fairchance Volunteer Fire Department will be celebrating its 100th anniversary. The choir is being led by Brad Henry. Anyone that enjoys singing patriotic music is invited to attend.
Gospel group to perform
The Masontown Mennonite Church will be presenting the gospel group “Mt. Anthens” at 6:30?p.m. today. The public is invited to come and enjoy this innovative group of singers. Ron Smith is pastor.
Enrollment
The Mt. Moriah Christian School is accepting enrollment for the school year 2011-2012.
MMCS is a Christian School in Smithfield offering preschool through sixth grade. Visit the website for more information at www.mountmoriahchristianschool.com or call 724-569-4890.
Most classes are nearly full so call tomorrow.
H.R.V. family reunion
The annual H.R.V. family reunion will be held at 1?p.m. June 26 at Mon View Park, Pavilion 5. Beverages, plates and plastic utensils will be provided by the reunion committee. Everyone is asked to bring a food item that corresponds with the month of their birth: January-March, fruit or salad; April-June, meat or side; July-Sept., desserts; and Oct.-Dec., pasta.
Reunion fund dues are $5 and there will be a Chinese auction.
Frick Veterans’ picnic
The Frick Veterans’ annual picnic at Idlewild Park and Soak Zone will be held on July 10 in Pavilion C-2. The picnics have been held since 1913 to promote fellowship and goodwill for U.S. Steel employees, retirees, guests and their families.
Frick Veterans’ Association membership is open to anyone with 15 or more years of U.S. Steel service and the dues are $5 annually. Special park admission pricing is available with paid dues membership.
For tickets or to join the Frick Veterans, email to chip106@verizion.net or call 724 438-1937.
Community Kitchen
The next Masontown Community Kitchen meal will be held from 4 to 7?p.m. Tuesday. The evening’s meal will be a summertime picnic meal with hot dogs, baked beans, macaroni salad, Panera Breads and desserts. The Community Kitchen is the result of the combined efforts and generosity of organizations and individuals in Masontown and the surrounding area who volunteer their time for the soup kitchen. Volunteers are an essential part of the soup kitchen. To schedule a time to volunteer or for information about making a contribution, call Kathy West at 724-583-9514, or Judy Julian at 943-3013.
The Community Kitchen is held in the First Presbyterian Church at 102 W. Church Ave. Meals are served every other Tuesday. There you will find social and spiritual fellowship and hospitality. All meals are free to everyone but donations are gratefully accepted and are used for future meals. Remember to invite someone who is in need of a meal to attend with you.