Community Calendar 5-4-14
Clinics/classes
n Flenniken Public Library free computer class, Microsoft Word 2007, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, at the library located at 102 E. George St., Carmichaels. Information: 724-966-5263 or flenniken.org.
Reunions
Fairchance-Georges High School Class of 1959 55th class reunion, July 12, Duck Hollow Golf Club, Uniontown. Information or to receive an invitation: 724-438-8042.
n Uniontown Area High School Class of 1969 45th reunion will be held Sept. 13. Some address and recent changes of address are needed. Information and change of address: 724-437-2250.
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
Masontown Volunteer Ladies Auxiliary all-you-can-eat pancake brunch, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, Masontown Fire Hall, 221 N. Washington St., Masontown.
n Uniontown Sons of Italy eat-in or takeout pasta dinners, 3:30-7 p.m. today and May 18, Sons of Italy, Route 119. 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 ordered. Orders: 724-439-2290.
n Monessen Knights of Columbus spaghetti dinner, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. today 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 Uniontown Hospital Auxiliary’s annual Basket Bonanaza, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day until May 16, main lobby, Uniontown Hospital. Themes include gourmet wine basket, snack time and summer fun. Handmade wreaths will also be on display. Winners will be announced noon May 16. Proceeds benefit the hospital’s auxiliary and its support of patient care and support services.
n Albert Gallatin Class of 2015 Post Prom Committee fundraiser, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Sweet Frog, Uniontown.
n Bullskin Township Volunteer Fire Company Discount Food Sale Fundraiser, Saturday, Bullskin Township Volunteer Fire Company Central Station, 260 Keefer Road, Connellsville. Doors open at 8:30 a.m., and shopping starts at 9 a.m. Discount meat, cheese, hams, frozen food, fresh dairy case products and more will be available. Cash only.
n Flatwoods Ladies Auxiliary flea market and bake sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, fire hall.
n Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Fayette County Perennial Plant Sale, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, 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 Costume Jewelry Collection, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and May 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 Monongahela Valley Hospital Auxiliary Premier Designs jewelry sale, 9 a.m. May 16, hospital lobby. Proceeds from the event will be used to enhance services for patients and visitors at the hospital. Information: 724-258-1167.
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 St. Nicholas Byzantine Church halupki sale, 1-3 p.m. May 17, 102 Railroad St., Perryopolis. The sale is pre-order only. All orders must be placed by May 12. Proceeds benefit the church renovation/debt fund. Orders: 724-736-8206, 724-736-4039 or 724-736-7450.
n Albright United Methodist Church chicken dinner, 4-6 p.m. May 17, 1626 S. Pittsburgh St., South Connellsville. Menu chicken, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, soup with homemade noodles, dessert and beverage. Eat-in or takeout will be available. Proceeds to benefit Elinor Helms.
n Gala 26: Jungle Cruise, 6 p.m. May 17, Allegheny Grand Ballroom, Westin Convention Center. Monongahela Valley Hospital to host its 26th annual black tie gala, featuring music by the Finesse Superband. Tickets: 724-258-1657.
n Flatwoods Ladies Auxiliary Election Day soup and sandwich lunch, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 20, Franklin Township Community Center.
n Used Book Sale Collection during May, German-Masontown Library, 104 S. Main St., Masontown. The library is looking for donations of books and DVDs only. Donations can be dropped off during regular library hours.
n Angels of Mercy fundraiser, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 7, Dunbar Fire Hall. Rabies shots, pet tracking chips and licenses will be available for purchase. Refreshments and baked goods will be for sale, and pet adoptions are planned.
Community events
Bus trip to “Sight and Sound Theatre,” Tuesday, departure 8 a.m. (not 6 a.m.) Uniontown Walmart parking lot. The trip is sponsored by the Christian Men’s Fellowship Breakfast.
n Special Recreation Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Youghiogheny River Lake. Activities include boat and hay rides, crafts, games, fishing, food and more. The event is co-sponsored by the Confluence Lions Club and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Volunteers and information: 814-395-3242.
n Masontown Community Kitchen meal, 4 p.m. May 13, First Presbyterian Church, 102 W. Church Ave., Masontown. The meal will be rigatoni, stuffed peppers, soup and salad, Panera breads and desserts. Information and to volunteer: 724-583-9514 or 724-943-3013.
n Connellsville Garden Club’s 10th annual Geranium Festival, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 24, downtown Connellsville. There will be free entertainment, crafters, food booths, activities for children and geraniums. People will also be able to purchase flowers, and disc jockey Ben Millward will play music all day. Scheduled events include a princess contest at 10:30 a.m., a pet parade at 11:30 a.m., face painting and balloon artistry noon to 2 p.m., Wally Gingers Orchestra 1-2:30 p.m., special event at 2:30 p.m. and No Loose Endz 3-3:30 p.m.
n Applications are now available for this year’s Fayette County Fair Queen Contest. If interested in running for fair queen, call Charlotte DeCarlo at 724-245-2945 or the fair office at 724-628-FAIR.
Meetings
Fayette County Historical Society meeting, 6 p.m. Monday, Abel Colley Tavern Museum, Route 40, Menallen Township. The program will be Perryopolis: 200th Anniversary. The public is invited. A brief business meeting will follow.
n AMVETS Post 103 Ladies Auxiliary meeting, 7 p.m. Monday, post home. Members are asked to bring donations for Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA , such as cleaning products, disinfectant wipes, rubber gloves, kitchen sponges and other cleaners.
n American Legion Auxiliary Unit 51 meeting, 6 p.m. Tuesday, post home. Nominations and elections of officers will be held. Further plans for a calendar party on June 1 will be discussed. Tickets: 724-550-1925.
n Christian Men’s Fellowship Breakfast, 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, Third Presbyterian Church, Uniontown. Guest speaker is the Rev. James Engle, pastor of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church.
n Highlands Hospital Club of Connellsville meeting, 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, dining room of the hospital cafeteria. Committee reports are due at this time, and registration for the June luncheon will be taken.
n Uniontown High School Class of 1956 Classmates Dinner, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, O’Gillies, Uniontown. Classmates, spouses, guests and friends are invited. Information: 724-564-2136.
n Brownsville Garden Club meeting, 6 p.m. Thursday, home of Jim Carroll, garden club president. Carol Rebar of the Fayette Master Gardeners will be on hand to talk about “Native Plants.”
n The Chief Tanacharison Chapter of the Daughters of the American Colonists luncheon meeting, 11:45 a.m. Saturday, Golden Corral, 129 Matthew Drive, Uniontown. Sharon Mathews will present the program “The Home Front During World War II.” Members can bring items from this era to share. Delegates to the state assembly in Carlisle in September will be elected.
n Fayette County War Veterans meeting, 1 p.m. Saturday, North Union Veterans of Foreign Wars.
n Annual Banquet of the Tri County Borough Association, 5 p.m. Saturday, Southwestern PA Human Services, 100 Chambers Plaza, Charleroi.
n St. Mary’s Golden Club luncheon meeting, 1 p.m. May 12, Flamingo Restaurant, Old Route 119. Meal choices are chicken parmesan, tilapia, stuffed pork chop or carved roast beef. Reservations are due by Wednesday. Reservations: 724-437-4656.
n St. John’s Golden Agers meeting, 1 p.m. May 13, Perryopolis Senior Center. A.J. Boni, candidate for state legislator for the 52nd District, will be there to discuss issues and answer questions. Information: 724-736-2295.
n Brownsville Democrat Women’s Club meeting, 5:30 p.m. May 13, Brownsville House, Brownsville. The meeting is held a week earlier because the original meeting date is on election day. New members are welcome.
n The Mary Beth Circle of Asbury United Methodist Church meeting, 6:30 p.m. May 13, at the church for a meeting and program.
n The Hazel G. Cluss Circle of Asbury United Methodist Church meeting, 10:30 a.m. May 14, at the church. Lunch will follow.
n Uniontown Christian Women’s Club luncheon, noon to 1:30 p.m. May 14, Mallard’s Landing, Duck Hollow Golf Club, 374 Duck Hollow Road, Uniontown. The luncheon will feature quilting with Joanne Smisko of Wexford, who will also be the guest speaker, and vocalist Judy Pupek of Fairchance. There is a fee to attend the luncheon, and reservations are required. Reservations: 724-438-7723.
n Feminine Fellowship Dinner, 6 p.m. May 15, at Asbury United Methodist Church. Barbara Hess, conference president of the United Methodist Women, will be the speaker. All women of the church are invited to attend. There is a cost for the dinner. The event is hosted by the Asbury United Methodist Women. Reservations due by May 11. Reservations: 724-437-7525.
n Golden Triangle Decorative Painters meeting, May 18, Finleyville Community Center, 3547 Marion Ave., Finleyville. Debbie Carosone will teach a multi-media surface project at 10 a.m. The business meeting will be at 12:30 p.m. with a Cinco de Mayo food theme. Annual trunk sale will be in the parking lot. Pre-registration required: 724-785-5582.
n Southwestern Pennsylvania Chiefs and Assistants Chiefs Association Inc. meeting, 8 p.m. May 21, Jefferson Volunteer Fire Department.
n Southwestern Pennsylvania Chiefs and Assistants Chiefs Association Inc. meeting, 8 p.m. May 21, Jefferson Volunteer Fire Department.
Religion
Polish Heritage Club of Uniontown’s Trzeci Maj, 7 p.m. Wednesday, St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Painter Street, Everson. The evening will include a para-liturgical service with hymns, prayers, readings from scripture, a special bilingual address, a rosary walk and benediction. Refreshments will be served in the school hall afterwards. The event is to observe the Polish Constitution of May 3, 1791.
Volunteers needed
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.
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