Apr 20, 2014 5 min read

Community events

World Book Night, Wednesday, Carnegie Free Library, Connellsville. As part of the national event, the library will be giving away 20 free copies of “Hoot” by Carl Hiaasen. Call the library to reserve a copy in advance. Reservations: 724-628-1380.

n Flenniken Public Library free computer classes, Using a Mouse on Wednesday, Microsoft Vista on Wednesday, Beginning Internet on April 30 and Microsoft Word 2007 on May 7. All classes are held from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the library located at 102 E. George St., Carmichaels. Information: 724-966-5263 or flenniken.org.

n Scripture Weekend Retreat, 7:30 p.m. Friday to 1 p.m. April 27, Mount St. Macrina House of Prayer, Uniontown. The event will be presented by the Rev. Daniel Forsythe. There is a fee to attend. Registration is due by April 21. Information: 724-438-7149.

n Autism Society Oldies Dance, Saturday, West Brownsville Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall. Doors open at 6 p.m., buffet from 6:30-8 p.m. and dance from 8 p.m. to midnight. There will also be prizes, 50/50 and a Chinese auction. DJ Jeff Allen will supply the music. The event is sponsored by Scott and Cathy Campbell. Tickets and information: 724-785-3293.

n Masontown Community Kitchen, 4-6 p.m. April 29, First Presbyterian Church, 102 W. Church Ave., Masontown. The evening’s meal will be creamed chicken, potatoes, vegetables, Panera breads and desserts. Information: 724-583-9514 or 724-943-3013.

n Praying for Fayette County, 3 p.m. May 1, George Marshall Monument, 155 W. Main St., Uniontown. Information: 724-626-1265, 724-437-2424 or praying4fayettecounty@aol.com.

n Fayette County Sunday School Convention, May 2-3, Indian Creek Baptist Church. The theme is teaching “Jesus, the Only Way.” The convention will include guest speakers, children’s bell choir, election and installation of officers and more.

n Uniontown High School Class of 1974 40th class reunion, Nov. 8, The Summit Inn Resort, Farmington. People who want to be on the classmate address list need to call 724-439-1402 or pattim@atlanticbb.net.

Fundraisers

East End United Community Center calendar party, 2-4 p.m. Saturday, at the community center. Information: 724-437-1660.

n The R4 Project’s CD release party, 5 p.m. Saturday, Butte Ballroom, 856 Bute Road, West Leisenring. Doors open 4:30 p.m. Additional bands include Brandon Ozorowski, Emily Eutsey, No Loose Endz and Nitrate. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the West Leisenring Volunteer Fire Department. Tickets: R4Music.com.

n Costume Jewelry Collection, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 3, 10 and 17, German-Masontown Library, 104 S. Main St., Masontown. The library is also seeking donations of unwanted, unbroken costume jewelry. Donations can be dropped off during regular library hours.

n Masontown Volunteer Ladies Auxiliary all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 4, Masontown Fire Hall, 221 N. Washington St., Masontown.

n Monessen Knights of Columbus spaghetti dinner, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 4, at the Knights of Columbus Senior Center, 1925 Grand Boulevard, Monessen. Meals include spaghetti, meatballs, salad, coffee/soda and dessert. Eat-in or takeout is available. Information: 724-684-7394.

n Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Fayette County Perennial Plant Sale, 9 a.m. to noon May 10, Fayette County Fairgrounds, 4-H Youth Building. There will also be a lecture and demonstration at 10:30 a.m. by a master gardener. Orders of Oglevee geraniums and hanging baskets are currently being accepted. Pickup is at the fairgrounds on May 10. Information: 724-438-0111.

n Union Station Clubhouse Yard Sale, 9 a.m. May 17, Union Station Clubhouse, 690 W. Main St., Uniontown. Various items will be for sale, including books, housewares, vintage items, holiday items, small appliances and more. Proceeds will benefit the member recreation and education fund. Information: 724-439-9311.

n Used Book Sale Collection during May, German-Masontown Library, 104 S. Main St., Masontown. The library is looking for donations of only books and DVDs. Donations can be dropped off during regular library hours.

Meetings

Christian Men’s Fellowship Breakfast, 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, Third Presbyterian Church, Uniontown. Guest speaker will be Rev. Darwin Collins, vice president of the Erie Region for the Christian Church Foundation.

n Curry/Dyson Post 3514 nomination and election of officers, 7 p.m. Wednesday, post home. All members urged to attend.

n Hopwood Villagers meeting, 7 p.m. Thursday, South Union Township Municipal Building, Township Drive. Plans for the Pike Days and Wagon Train events will be discussed. New members welcome.

n U.M.W.A. Local 1248 regular union meeting, 10 a.m. Saturday, district office. No election in May.

n Uniontown College Club meeting, 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Holiday Inn, Uniontown. Guest speaker will be Dr. Geraldine Jones, interim president of California University of Pennsylvania. Scholarships will be presented. New members welcome. Information: uniontowncollegeclub@gmail.com.

n Pals Ladies Auxiliary anniversary dinner, 2 p.m. April 27, club’s social hall. There is a fee for the dinner. Reservations must be made by April 21.

n Southwestern Local Task Force 1 meeting, 10 a.m. to noon May 1, IU1 Central Office. Nominations for chairperson will be held. All parents of children with disabilities are encouraged to attend, as well as personnel from agencies and school districts in the Washington, Fayette and Greene counties. Information: 1-800-328-6481 ext. 205.

n Great Meadows Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution meeting, 11:30 a.m. May 3, Bud Murphy’s restaurant, Connellsville. Karen Hechler, retired history teacher and author, will present a history of Connellsville. Memorial service for deceased members will be conducted by the chaplain.

n Annual Banquet of the Tri County Borough Association, 5 p.m. May 10, Southwestern PA Human Services, 100 Chambers Plaza, Charleroi.

n Southwestern Pennsylvania Chiefs and Assistants Chiefs Association, Inc. meeting, 8 p.m. May 21, Jefferson Volunteer Fire Department.

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