Perryopolis News
Birthdays
Gail Strickler and Melanie Horton celebrate birthdays today. Other birthdays this week include Drew Hough and McKenzie Barch, Monday; Paula Andrews, Marion Chuboy, Aubrey Baumiller and Katrina Brooks, Tuesday; Joshua Beeman, Cindy Phillips, Greg Phillips and Robert Chuboy, Wednesday; and Marcella Schwenk, Jerry Figiel, Steven Johns, Saturday.
Anniversary
Amy and John Vozel celebrate their wedding anniversary on Monday.
Reminders
n Today — St. John the Baptist Church first annual community Thanksgiving dinner from noon to 4 p.m. Must have reservations.
n Today — Italian Combo Dinner at the Sons of Italy from noon to 4 p.m. Tickets are $10. Takeouts available. Call the Sons of Italy at 724-736-8983, Chrissy at 412-760-8518 or Diane at 412-691-5987.
n Today — Rostraver Chamber of Commerce Christmas celebration from 6 to 8 p.m. A parade, Santa, treat bags for the kids, a balloon artist, Lulu the clown, children’s craft table, a bonfire, hot chocolate, coffee, donuts and more.
n Monday – Frazier Class of 1972 will hold a meeting to plan their 40-year reunion at The Cactus Lounge on Route 5 at 7 p.m.
n Frazier Community Library will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday from Nov. 23-28. The library will reopen Nov. 29 at 2:50 p.m.
n Nov. 26 – Deadline to order Smock Historical Society long rolls: nut, poppy seed, apricot or prune long rolls, $8 per roll for pickup and additional charge for shipping anywhere in the US. Pickup date is Dec. 10, at the Smock Community Center on Main Street. To order, call Patty at 724-677-4569, Bernadine at 724-677-2786 or Nadine at 724-677-2254
n Dec. 3 and 4 — An old-fashioned frontier Christmas, Sampey Park. Show times are Saturday at 2 and 6 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Gettysburg historian Ken Williams will relate authentic Christmas stories of the Civil War, followed by a musical program. A $10 donation will benefit the construction of a church at the civil war battlefield. Reservations are required. Call 724-736-0166 or 724-875-3357.
n Dec. 11 – Golden Agers will go to Heinz Hall to a performance of “Celtic Women.” For information or reservations, call Dee at 727-736-2909.
n “Christmas at the Beach” and a trip to Williamsburg. Call Sharon Smith at 724-736-4016 for more information on this and other trips.
n Christian Thrift Shop, Tuesdays, Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
n Perryopolis Food Bank, second Thursday of the month at the United Methodist Church.
n The Golden Agers Travel Club is looking for new members. You must be 55 or over to join. Call Dee Domonkos at 724-736-2909 or Roseann Oldham at 724-736-2295.
n Perryopolis Senior Travel Club information, call Brad Baker at 724-736-8328.
n Burn hours in the borough are extended to all Saturdays in November, dawn to dusk.
n Sons of Italy bowling alley is open. Call the bowling alley for more details at 724-736-2695.
Cash bash
The Grindstone fire department is holding a gun and cash bash today from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Grindstone firemen’s social hall. Any questions, call 724-323-4238.
Pierogie sale
St. John’s Altar Society of Perryopolis will sell potato and cheese pierogies for Christmas. The cost is $6 per dozen (frozen). Orders can be placed by calling 724-736-4032 or 724-736-2036. Pick-up date will be Saturday, Dec. 3, from 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Light Up Night
Perryopolis will hold their annual Christmas tree lighting Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. The community tree is next to the parking lot of the United Methodist Church on Independence Street. Following the tree lighting, the Scottdale Choral Society will present a concert inside the church. The public is invited and light refreshments will be available in the social room after the concert.
Grandson
Joseph and Paulette Nick would like to announce the birth of their first grandchild, a boy named Elliot Lee Nick, born on Nov. 6. Joe is a member of the Frazier class of 1965.
Golden Agers
Tickets for the Golden Agers Christmas party will be available at the Perryopolis Senior Center Nov. 21, 28 and Dec. 5. The party will be held Dec. 13 at the center.
Pies
The ladies of the Perryopolis United Methodist Church are baking pies for Thanksgiving. To order a pie, call Jean White today at 724-736-8854. Pies will be baked on Tuesday and you may pick them up at the church. The usual assortment is available: apple, pumpkin, raisin and minced meat.
Flower Club
The Perryopolis Flower Club met on Nov. 16 and elected the following officers for 2012: Eleanor Morris, president; Sonya McGavitt, vice president; Amy Girasia secretary; Dianne Clausner, treasurer; Helen Svec, sunshine and phone; and Ruth Shields, publicity. The club will have their Christmas party in December and then meet again in March to plan spring plantings. New members are welcome. Talk to one of the club members for more information.
Vendor show
The Greater Rostraver Chamber of Commerce will host a vendor show Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rostraver Public Library. Admission is free and the show is open to the public. GRC member vendors will be featured: Tastefully Simple, Pampered Chef, Jewel Kade Jewelry, Stella & Dot, Scentsy Wickless Candles, Katy’s Candles, Sew Sassy by Ashley. For more information, call 724-929-3329.