Aug 24, 2014 14 min read

Reunions

n The North Union All Class Reunion Committee will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Uniontown Eat n Park. All classmates from any NUHS class thru 1966 are welcome to participate in the planning. If interested in attending the meeting, call 724-437-1217 and leave message with name and contact telephone number. The reunion is scheduled for Sept. 26, 2015.

n East Millsboro Community annual reunion, noon-5 p.m. Saturday. All current and former residents are invited. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish and lawn chair. Information: 724-785-7888 or 724-785-5639.

n Fairchance-Georges Class of 1979 reunion, Saturday at the Diamond Ball Room. If you did not receive an invitation, call Tina Beatty Shipp at 724-564-7447 or email tshipp61@hotmail.com.

n The 59th Colisan reunion, 1 p.m. Aug. 31, Wharton Park, Farmington. Guests are to bring a pot luck, basket for the Chinese auction and a wrapped gift for bingo. Information: 724-562-6171.

n Frazier Class of 1969 45th reunion, 5 p.m. Sept. 6, Son’s of Italy, Perryopolis. Information and invitations were mailed recently. To receive an invitation or more information: 724-785-8513 or Frazier Class of 69 on Facebook.

n Laurel Highlands Class of 1969 45th reunion, Sept. 6, The Stone House, Farmington. Social hour will be 5:30-6:30 p.m., group photo at 6:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:45 p.m. Information: laurelhighlandsclassof1969@yahoo.com., 412-691-4399 or 724-438-7216.

n North Union High School Class of 1964 50th reunion, Sept. 12, 13 and 14. Information: 240-285-4393 or CliffordTSpringer@gmail.com.

n Uniontown Area High School Class of 1969 45th reunion, Sept. 13, at the home of Jenny and Trip Radcliffe. Cocktails at 5 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m. Information and addresses: 724-437-2250.

n South Laurel Highlands Class of 1972 reunion, 6 p.m. Sept. 27, Summit Inn. Reservations need to be made before Sept. 5. Information: 724-438-0167 or jmolton@hotmail.com.

n Bullskin Township One Room Schools and Johnson School reunion, 1 p.m. Sept. 28, Bud Murphy’s, Connellsville. Reservations should be made and paid by Sept. 20. Reservations: 724-628-7924.

n Fairchance-Georges Class of 1974 40th class reunion, Oct. 10 and 11. The weekend will start at 5 p.m. Oct. 10 with a mixer, school tour and football game to follow at Albert Gallatin High School. At 5:30 p.m. Oct. 11, the reunion celebration dinner, dance and memory lane will take place. Payment and reservation forms must be sent to the committee by the end of June. Anyone who has not received an invitation should call 724-438-9096 or send an email to bcac62@hotmail.com or samkjm604@gmail.com.

n Uniontown High School Class of 1974 40th class reunion, Nov. 8, The Summit Inn Resort, Farmington. Invitations will go out in August. Information and addresses: 724-439-1402, pattim@atlanticbb.net, 724-880-8837 or marleneguzy@aol.com.

n The Frazier Class of 1979 is looking for classmates for its 35th reunion. To receive an invitation: 724-366-2931 or 724-317-2908.

Fundraisers

n Albert Gallatin Class of 2015 will hold a Sweet Frog Fundraiser during the store’s operating hours Wednesday and Sept. 24 at Sweet Frog, Uniontown. When checking out, indicate you are there to support the AG Class of 2015, and the committee will receive 25 percent from each order.

n Laurel Hill Presbyterian Church flea market, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, 327 Laurel Hill Road, Dunbar. Kitchen will be open. Proceeds benefits the LH cemetery.

n Layton Civic Center flea market an bake sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 688 Layton Road, Perryopolis. Refreshments available. Proceeds will benefit the Layton Civic Center.

n Uniontown Sons of Italy eat-in or takeout pasta dinners, 3:30-7 p.m. Sept. 3 and 17, Sons of Italy, Route 119 three miles north of Uniontown. The menu includes spaghetti, meat or cheese ravioli and linguini with red or white clam sauce. Dinners include meatballs, salad and bread. Containers of sauce can be purchased. Orders and information: 724-439-2290.

n National Road Heritage Corridor’s ninth annual Frontier Dinner, 6 p.m. Sept. 5, Christian Klay Winery, National Road, Chalk Hill. The menu, prepared by chef Joe Carei, will feature locally grown and raised fruit, vegetables and proteins including duck confit spring rolls, tomato vegetable soup, lobster shooters, braised rabbit au vin, rice and grain medley with fresh herbs, New Meadow Run Peach Cobbler and more. There will also be musical entertainment provided by Adam Sutch and the Sutch Sounds. Proceeds will help to further the organization’s mission of community and economic development. Tickets must be pre-purchased. Information and tickets: 724-437-9877 or debbies@nationalroadpa.org.

n The Monessen/Rostraver Rotary and Knights of Columbus spaghetti dinner, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 21, Knights of Columbus Hall, 1925 Grand Ave., Monessen. Cost of the meal, which includes spaghetti, meatballs, tossed salad, dessert and coffee is $8 for adults and $5 for children. Tickets can be purchased at the door or from a member. Dine in or takeout will be available. Money from the event will support scholarships for high school seniors at Monessen and Belle Vernon high schools, and for special projects by the Knights of Columbus. Information: 724-684-7394 or 724-929-7160.

n Breast Weekend Ever to benefit the Vera Bradley Foundation, Sept. 26-28, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, Farmington. The event will include a golf scramble 8 a.m. Sept. 26, fitness extravaganza 10 a.m. to noon and Painting for a Cause 1-4 p.m. Sept. 27 and a luncheon event with fashion show and silent auction 12:30 p.m. Sept. 28. Information and reservations: 724-329-8555.

n Albert Gallatin Class of 2015 fourth annual Holiday Craft/Vendor show, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 1, Albert Gallatin High School. Interested vendors/crafters can email fdziner@atlanticbb.net. Electricity is available on first-request basis. There is a fee to participate.

Community events

n The Summer Food Service Program at Brownsville Middle School will continue through Saturday.

n Greene County Department of Recreation Aqua Zumba classes, 7:15-8:15 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday through this Wednesday, Alpha Aquatic Center, Waynesburg. There is a fee for the classes. Information and preregistration:724-852-5323 or co.greene.pa.us.

n Preschool Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, German-Masontown Public Library. They read stories, sing, make crafts, have a light snack and lots of fun.

n German-Masontown Public Library offers assistance with GED preparation, resumé writing and interview skills 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

n Knit-a-Bit group, 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, German-Masontown Public Library. All ages and abilities of needle workers are invited to bring their current crochet or knitting project.

n The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) is accepting grant applications for the Foundation’s upcoming grant cycle. Applications must be post-marked by Friday. Eligible organizations must be non-profit (recognized under Section 501 (c)(3) or equivalent, of the I.R.S. Code), tax-exempt, and located in Fayette County. Requests of up to $5,000 will be accepted. Funding is focused on, but is not limited to, the following areas: Arts and Culture, Education, Community Development, Health and Human Services, and Destructive Decision Awareness. Funding will not be considered for: festivals, athletic teams, fundraisers or sponsorships. To download a CFFC Grant Application visit the website at www.cffayettepa.org. Information: 724-437-8600.

n St. Francis parish festival, 5-10 p.m. Saturday and Aug. 31, Masontown. There will be food, fun, games, bake sale, basket raffle and entertainment featuring Gary Pratt on Aug. 30 and The Vibrations on Aug. 31.

n Flatwoods Community Picnic, noon Sept. 7, Franklin Township Community Park. There will be games and prizes for all ages. Beverages and some food items will be provided. Guests are asked to bring a covered dish and join in with friends and neighbors. Music provided by the Stewarts.

n Fayette County “hard-to-recycle” drop-off event, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 13, Wharton Township Municipal Building, Route 381, Farmington. Items accepted at the event include: used oil and kerosene, used old passenger and light truck tires at $1.50 per tire, large steel appliances at $2 each, electronic items $5 for each computer and $1 or $2 for other items. Household hazardous waste and paint cans will not be accepted. Information:724-430-4884 bcarson@fayettepa.org.

n First annual senior celebration, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 3, 150 Coolspring St., Uniontown. The event is sponsored by the East End United Community Center.

n During September Penn State Extension in Fayette, Greene and Washington counties will accept applications for the 2014-15 Penn State Master Gardener program. Classes will be held at the local Extension offices in each of the respective counties. Program fee covers cost of training materials and expenses. Applications are being accepted through September 2014. Information: 724-438-0111 (Fayette); 724-627-3745 (Greene); 724-228-6881 (Washington).

n Bullskin Township Historical Society will host a writer’s contest. The group is looking for writers who love to report and share true historical happenings. Historical stories must be limited to 650 words and be about a person, place or thing in Fayette County’s past. First prize is $100, second prize is $50 and third prize is $25. Deadline is Sept. 25. Winners will be announced Oct. 18 at the Bullskin Township Historical Society’s Heritage Days Festival. Information and registration forms: bullskintownshiphistoricalsociety.org, snshine8@cvzoom.net or 724-887-7278.

n Nathanael Greene Community Development Corporation is sponsoring a day trip to the family friendly Apple Butter Festival in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia on Oct. 11 The festival, which started in 1974, features games, contests, music, fine art, local crafts and food as well as apple butter, made in the middle of town in giant copper kettles. Pick ups will start at 8 a.m. with stops in Carmichaels, Waynesburg and Morgantown. Cost is $40 per person. Information: shine201027@yahoo.com or 724-812-7608.

Summer reading

n German-Masontown Public Library summer reading program registration is currently under way. The program “Fizz, Boom, Read!” is open to elementary school students 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays. For middle and high school students, there reading competition continues through August.

n Carnegie Free Public Library adult summer reading program “Literary Elements,” noon to 1 p.m. every other Saturday (started June 14), at the library. Adults are invited to read for prizes and to participate in discussion of the weekly themes, including climate change, DNA testing, forensics and more. Information: carnegiefreelib.org or 724-628-1380.

Meetings

n Catholic Daughters of Americas Court Annunciata No. 260 meeting, 6 p.m. Tuesday, St. Rita’s, Bucci Hall, Connellsville. Membership is open to all catholic women from all parishes. Information: 724-628-7553.

n Hopwood Villagers meeting, 7 p.m. Thursday, South Union Township Municipal Building, Township Drive. New members welcome.

n Pals Club picnic, 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Aug. 31, at the club. The event is for members and their families.

n German Township Class 1959 meeting/luncheon, 2 p.m. Sept. 2, Eat n’ Park. All classmates, their spouses and friends are welcome. Information: sofranko95@atlanticbb.net or tbgorman@atlanticbb.net.

n Italian Ladies Circle of Masontown monthly meeting, 6 p.m. Sept. 3, club hall. It is very important for members to attend because a decision will have to be made concerning the future of the club.

n Pals Ladies’ Auxiliary meeting, 7 p.m. Sept. 3, social hall. Dues are to be paid by Dec. 31.

n Greene County Association of School Retirees’ New Retirees Breakfast, 9:30 a.m. Sept. 4, Westmoreland County Community College (Greene County Educational Center). Regular membership is open to administrators, aides, cafeteria workers, nurses, secretaries, teachers and others employed by the districts. Anyone who is 50 or older and interested in promoting the work of the organization as an “associate” member is also invited. Reservations and information: 724-377-0416.

n UMWA Local Union 762 regular meeting, 10 a.m. Sept. 6, UMWA District 2 office. This change is being made due to the UMWA Pensioner Picnic held on Sept. 13.

n The Albert Gallatin Class of 2015 post prom committee meetings, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 8 and Oct. 13, high school cafeteria.

n Albert Gallatin Girls Basketball Boosters meeting, 6 p.m. Sept. 8, school cafeteria. All parents are encouraged to attend. Information: 724-245-7901.

n Southwestern Pennsylvania Chiefs and Assistants Chiefs Association meeting, 8 p.m. Sept. 17, McClellandtown Volunteer Fire Department.

Religious events

n Christian Singles Fellowship of the Western Pennsylvania Conference of the United Methodist Church, Friday to Sept. 1, Jumonville Camp and Retreat Center, Hopwood. Always single, separated, divorced or widowed welcome. Open to singles of all denominations. Information: 724-433-1236.

n Calvary Apostolic Church’s Christian concert to benefit Wounded Warrior Project, 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Storey Square, Main Street, Uniontown. All donations paid by check will go to the Wounded Warrior Project and are tax deductible.

n Revere Free Methodist Church will host the following concerts: Good News 11 a.m. Sept. 7 and Jason Woods 6 p.m. Sept. 14.

n 911 Memorial and Awake America Prayer Gathering, noon Sept. 11, Fayette County Courthouse, Main Street, Uniontown. Pastor Margaret Frey of Mountaintop Faith Ministries is the County Coordinator and host for the event. There will be music by Common Ground Ministries from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and other local singers and speakers.

Car cruises

n Weekly Car cruises will be held from 6-9 p.m. every Friday through September at the Uniontown Shopping Center (weather permitting). Cruises also will be held every Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. at Sonics, located across from the Uniontown Walmart (weather permitting). Disc jockey Arnie Amber will provide musical entertainment.

n St. Francis of Assisi Parish car show, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, Footedale. Dash plaques for the first 50 cars registered. There will also be trophies awarded, door prizes, raffles and oldies music by disc jockey Arnie Amber. There will also be pasta and a salad bar at the Footdale Social Hall from noon to 5 p.m. Information: 724-437-8291.

n Old-Fashion Car Show and hog roast, 11 a.m. Sept. 7, Firemen’s Field, McClellandtown. Registration is by donation and the first 150 will receive a dash plaque. There is no admission fee for spectators. All registered vehicles will be entered in a drawing for a 32″ television. There will also be a Chinese auction, drawing, a variety of food including the “hog” sandwich and music by Joe’s Dusty Disc. Flea market vendors for vehicle parts only are invited. The event is sponsored by The McClellandtown Volunteer Fire Company and the Summit Mt. Early Iron Car Club. Information: 724-737-5987 or 724-737-5010.

Volunteers needed

n Angels of Mercy animal and adoption agency is looking for new members and volunteers. Meetings are held at 6 p.m., the second Wednesday of the month, Franklin Memorial Church, Dunbar. Information: 724-317-5558.

n Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA is looking for people to serve as point person for specific communities. Anyone who is interested in helping to raise awareness and distribute literature throughout the organization’s service area of Fayette, Greene and Washington counties can email edutrain@peacefromdv.org.

n The Crime Victims’ Center of Fayette County offers age-appropriate programs on various topics that are available from ages 3 through adult. Topics may include personal safety, bullying, dating violence, recognizing abuse and many others. All programs are free of charge. Information and to volunteer: 724-438-1470.

n Fayette County Community Action Agency is looking for volunteers to deliver Meals on Wheels, pack and sort food at the Food bank, and office help/data entry. All offer flexible schedules. Information: 724-437-6050 ext. 4276 or email at btibbe@fccaa.org.

n Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Fayette County is looking for volunteers age 55 and older to use their skills and talents at non-profit agencies throughout Fayette County. Areas of need are hunger relief, tax assistance, family services, arts and culture, education, office help, leadership, outreach and much more. Information: 724-437-6050 ext. 4276 or email at btibbe@fccaa.org.

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