Sep 7, 2014 21 min read

Reunions planned

n Uniontown High School Class of 1956 classmates’ dinner, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Caporella’s Restaurant, Uniontown. Classmates, spouses, guests and friends are welcome. Information: 724-564-2136.

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

n Uniontown Area High School Class of 1969 45th reunion, Saturday, 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 The 429th Engineer Battalion reunion, 1 p.m. with lunch at 2 p.m. Sept. 14, Mill Run Recreation Park. All 429th members are welcome to attend regardless of year. Headquarters — Company A, B, C and D. The event is sponsored by company B. Reservations: 801-698-6356 or 724-437-4804.

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 have been mailed. Information and to request and invitation: 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.

n The North Union All Class Reunion committee is gathering addresses for the all class reunion. Current addresses for all classmates through the class of 1966 are needed. Send addresses to NUHS All Class Reunion, PO Box 66, Oliver, PA 15472 or nuhsallclassreunion@yahoo.com.

Fundraisers slated

n First Christian Church of Republic cookbooks for sale. The book is $15 and will feature a collection of recipes from the church. Information and to purchase: 724-246-1601 or 724-246-2005.

n Uniontown Hospital’s Auxiliary annual book fair, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday and 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, main lobby, Uniontown Hospital. There will be cookbooks, best sellers, children’s books, general interest books, gift items and more. Credit card, cash and checks will be accepted. Proceeds benefit the support of patient care and support services at the hospital.

n St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church pirohi sales, starting Friday through May 2015, 201 E. Main St., Uniontown. Choice of potato and cheese or sauerkraut pirohi. Orders can be placed 9 a.m. each Monday (starting Sept. 8) through Thursday morning for Friday pick-up in the church’s social hall. The cost is $7 a dozen and includes the container. Lunch will be served 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays. Orders: 724-434-5355.

n Calvary United Methodist Church creamed chicken and biscuit dinner, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Route 857 (Fairchance Road), Morgantown. The dinner will be in the church’s fellowship hall. Information: 304-594-1982.

n Spaghetti dinner benefit for Dave Fagan, noon-5 p.m. Saturday, Keisterville Community Center. Adults are $8 in advance or $10 at the door, children ages 5-11 are $5 and children ages 4 and under are free. There will also be a raffle, Chinese auction and bake sale. Donations will be accepted at gofundme.com/davefagan. Information: mjfagan92@gmail.com.

n United Methodist Women from Asbury United Methodist homemade “Soup and Apple Dumpling sale,” 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, at the church. Items available will be vegetarian vegetable soup for $6.50 per quart and apple dumplings packaged two for $5. Both items must be pre-ordered by Sept. 7. Orders: 724-437-7525.

n Uniontown Sons of Italy eat-in or takeout pasta dinners, 3:30-7 p.m. Sept. 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 Harvest Ball Kick-off Business After Hours, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Sept. 18, The Lodge at Rohanna’s. The event will celebrate the upcoming 25th annual Silver Anniversary Harvest Ball to benefit The Greene County Memorial Hospital Foundation. People will have an opportunity to win a pair of tickets to the Harvest Ball and other prizes, view photos from previous Harvest Balls and enjoy appetizers and light refreshments. Information: 724-852-2060 or 724-627-5926.

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 Albert Gallatin Class of 2015 will hold a Sweet Frog Fundraiser during the store’s operating hours 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 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.

n Greene County Memorial Hospital Foundation’s 25th annual Harvest Ball, Nov. 8, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort and Spa, Farmington. Social hour at 5:30 p.m. and dinner and dancing at 7 p.m. There will be live music by Gary Racan and the Studio E Band, and a cash bar throughout the night. Tickets are $125 per person or $225 per couple. Tickets and information: 724-852-2060.

Community

events set

n Flatwoods Community Picnic, noon today, 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 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 Fayette County “hard-to-recycle” drop-off event, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, 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 California Area Band Association inaugural Marching Band Festival, 6:15 p.m. Saturday, Trojan Field, 11 Trojan Way, Coal Center. Bands include Bentworh, Beth Center, California, Charleroi, Fort Cherry and a special presentation by the California University of Pennsylvania marching band. Concession booth will be open and there will be a basket auction, candygrams, half the take and more. Tickets are $5.

n The 21st anniversary Art in the Garden Art Show and sale, 2-6 p.m. Sept. 14, Historic Lemoyne House Garden, Washington. The show will feature more than 60 regional artists working in a variety of mediums including: clay, glass, mixed media and two dimensional art. Local musicians scheduled to appear are Bill Loughman and Guy Tucci. Admission is $20 for adults, $10 for students and children under 12 are free. Information: 724-225-6740.

n God’s Clothes Closet giveaway, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 20, 1810 Pittsburgh St., Waltersburg (Church of the Nazarene). All items are free. Information: godscloset.weebly.com or 724-317-6332.

n DNA in Genealogy lecture, 1 p.m. Sept. 20, second floor, Uniontown Public Library. Kimberly Powell, a professional genealogist and genealogy blogger will discuss how to use DNA in Genealogy. She is a course coordinator and instructor at the Salt Lake institute of Genealogy and an instructor at the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research at Samford University in Birmingham, Ala. She is also the president of the Association of Professional Genealogists.

n Laurel Highlands Mustang Marching Band Alumni Night, Sept. 26. All band alumni are invited to join the current “Pride of Laurel Highlands” for a rehearsal, a catered dinner by Hartsek Catering and then on the field for a pregame performance. The event will also provide a way to visit with Mr. “Mac” McCoy, catch up with old friends, make new friends, support your band and have fun making and enjoying music. Information: pride.lhbands.org, 724-984-8923 or prs26505@yahoo.com.

n Anthony Rispo organ concert, 4 p.m. Sept. 28, Trinity United Presbyterian Church, corner of Morgantown and West Fayette streets, Uniontown. Rispo began playing music at the age of 10, and studied organ with Donald Dumler, principal organist emeritus of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City. He attend the Juilliard School’s pre-college program, where he continued formal organ studies, and also attended the Cleveland Institute of Music.

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, W.Va., 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. Pickups 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.

n The fourth annual Adahpalooza, Oct. 11, Adah Volunteer Fire Department, 126 Firehouse Road, Adah. The event will start with a craft/vendor show at 11 a.m. There will be music by disc jockey Franshi$e and live bands all day. Derek Victor & the Bootleggers will perform from 4-7 p.m. and Mark & The Wildthings from 8 p.m.-midnight. Hog sandwiches, roasted chickens, hot sausage and more will be available. The event will benefit the Adah Volunteer Fire Department and The Western Pennsylvania Multiple Sclerosis Society.

n Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA 9th annual Peace Begins at Home dinner, Oct. 15, Double Tree by Hilton — Meadow Lands. There will be a cash bar at 6 p.m. with dinner served at 7 p.m. Ticket and silent auctions will be held throughout the evening. Reservations are $60 per person and must be received by Oct. 1. Information: 724-223-5481.

Meetings scheduled

n Bell Telephone Operators lunch meeting, 1 p.m. Monday, Eat n’ Park, Uniontown.

n St. Mary’s Golden Club meeting, 1 p.m. Monday, St. Mary’s Social Hall. New members are always welcome.

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

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

n AMVETS Auxiliary 103 picnic, 6 p.m. Monday, post pavilion. Participants are asked to bring a covered dish or dessert. Items will also be collected for the Steelers basket for the Liaison Committee. A brief meeting will also be held.

n Fayette County Historical Society meeting, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Perryopolis Area History Museum, Liberty Street (just off the square). Members can meet at the Abel Colley Tavern Museum at 6 p.m. to car pool or caravan.

n The Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court 505 Uniontown meeting, 6:30 p.m. Monday, community room, Poplar Court, New Salem Road, Uniontown.

n St. John’s Golden Agers final meeting, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Perryopolis Senior Center. Members are urged to attend. Information: 724-736-4667.

n American Legion Auxiliary Unit 753 New Salem installation/dinner meeting, 6 p.m. Tuesday, 7 E. Main St., New Salem. Carol Randolph, district president, will conduct the installation ceremony for the newly elected 2014-2015 auxiliary officers. Invited guests will include Carol Harrison, Department of Pennsylvania vice president and Rita Kisko, western vice president.

n Catholic War Veterans Auxiliary meeting, 6 p.m. Tuesday, new building, 1152 National Pike, Hopwood. New members are welcome to attend the meeting. Plans for the fall programs will be discussed and the National Convention report with awards and citations will be presented at this time.

n Mary Beth Circle of Asbury United Methodist Church meeting and covered dish dinner, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, home of Patti Korte. Guests are asked to bring their summer offering envelopes.

n Hazel G. Cluss Circle of Asbury United Methodist Church, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, at the church. Lunch will follow the meeting.

n Connellsville Area Historical Society meeting, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Gibson House, Patterson Avenue, Connellsville. The program for the evening is a Fort Ligonier Outreach Program featuring Matt Gault as “Young George Washington.” There will be a brief business meeting, and light refreshments will be served.

n The NARFE Fayco chapter of retired federal government employees meeting, 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Sun Porch restaurant, Hopwood. There will be a brief meeting following lunch. Information: 724-430-0850.

n Fayette County Pomona Grange No. 49 meeting, 11 a.m. Saturday, Dawson Grange. The host grange will provide a luncheon.

n Great Meadows Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution meeting, 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Bud Murphy’s restaurant, Connellsville. A program on the U.S. Constitution will be presented by Marilyn Weaver, vice-regent. Lunch will be ordered from the menu. Members are reminded that dues are payable at this time.

n Fayette County Sunday School Association Executive Board meeting, 6 p.m. Saturday, Central Fellowship Church, Connellsville. All Sunday school workers are invited to attend.

n Brownsville Democrat Women meeting, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 16, Brownsville House. New members welcome.

n The Fayette County NAACP meeting, 6 p.m. Sept. 16, Southwest Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging Conference Room, 137 N. Beeson Ave., Uniontown. Any member in good standing interested in being a candidate for office is requested to send a letter of intent to the unit’s office at the addressed mentioned above to the attention of Nominating Committee. The deadline is Oct. 1. Information: 724-430-0771.

n Uniontown Lions Club meeting, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 16, Eat n’ Park, Uniontown. To attend as a guest for the meeting and dinner or for more information: 724-438-0364 or uniontownlions@yahoo.com. The Uniontown Lions Club’s annual Koeze Nut sale is now in progress. Orders: 724-438-0364.

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

n Hopwood Villagers meeting, 7 p.m. Sept. 25, South Union Township Municipal Building, Township Drive. All members are encouraged to attend and new members are welcome.

Religious events set

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

n Christian Men’s Fellowship Breakfast, 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, Third Presbyterian Church, Uniontown. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Chris Enoch, senior pastor of Third Presbyterian Church.

n 911 Memorial and Awake America Prayer Gathering, noon Thursday, 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.

n Unity World Day of Prayer hosted by Unity of Connellsville, 6-9 p.m. Thursday, room 204 at the Connellsville Community Center, 201 E. Fairview Ave. The room is for anyone who would like to sit in a prayerful atmosphere and pray and meditate on world peace. the peace prayers of all the major world religions will be available and meditative music will be playing.

n Healing service, 7 p.m. Friday, Signal of Light Full Gospel Church, Edenborn. The service will be conducted by Elder Milton Dean and Elder Linda Dean. Information: 724-208-6610.

n Grace Community Church’s 10th anniversary celebration, Friday through Sept. 14, Pennsylvania Avenue, Uniontown. Opening service is 7 p.m. Friday with special time of worship and sharing the Word of God with an ice cream social in the fellowship hall after the service. Saturday evening service at 6 p.m. with a slideshow featuring memories and events during the last 10 years. Sunday morning service at 10 a.m. with a dinner to follow. Information: gracecc.us.

n The 12th annual Gospel Sing, 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Vincent de Paul Uniontown Store, 70 N. Mount Vernon Ave., Uniontown. Performing this year will be the Taylor Made Praise Band with Raymond Rhodes, Washhouse Band, FIAT, Becky Bowlen, Sharon Honsaker, The Wielers with Sonrize & Travis Jones and the John Wyrick Band. Individuals, churches and organizations in the community are asked to organize a food drive and bring canned goods and other non-perishable food items to the festival. New this year will be the Big Banana-Box Bonanza where all types of books, household items, knickknacks and media goods will be sold by the box. Information: 724-439-4908 or 724-439-9188.

n Blainesburg Bible Church and Benner Ministries first annual music festival, 1-8 p.m. Sept. 20, Blainesburg Bible Church, 104 Fourth Boulevard Ext., West Brownsville. Featured music groups will be Dominion “The Boys,” New Journey, The Singing Weavers, Meg and Jason Metzger and Cortney and Morgan Dolan. There will be food, barbeque chicken and ribs, bounce house, children’s activities and more. The event is also to celebrate the church’s new pavilion. People can bring lawn chairs. Information: 724-439-2715, blainesburgbiblechurch@gmail.com or Facebook.

n Catholic Daughters of America Court 505 Uniontown Communion Breakfast, 11:30 a.m. Sept. 21, Holiday Inn. Reservations due by Sept. 17: 724-438-3913.

n The Christian Mothers of St. John the Evangelist Church bus trip to St. Anthony’s Chapel in Pittsburgh, Oct. 4. St. Anthony’s is home to the world’s largest public collection of relics, numbering over 5,000, as well as life sized Stations of the Cross. The fee for the trip is $40 and includes the coach bus and dinner at The Spaghetti Warehouse. The bus will leave at 11 a.m. from the St. John’s parking lot and will return at about 7:30 p.m. Reservations: 724-439-2361.

n First Church of the Nazarene building expansion dedication, 10:30 a.m. Oct. 12, 115 Deerfield Lane, Waynesburg. The Rev. John T. Hayes will be the featured preacher and music will be provided by some of the congregation’s favorite singers, old and new. A catered dinner will be held immediately following the service. Reservations are requested by Oct. 1: 724-627-7593.

Car cruises planned

n Weekly Car cruises will be held from 5:30-8:30 p.m. every Friday through September at the Uniontown Shopping Center (weather permitting). Disc jockey Arnie Amber will provide musical entertainment.

n Old-Fashioned Car Show and hog roast, 11 a.m. today, 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-inch 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.

n St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church 9th annual Classic Car Show, noon-4 p.m. Sept. 28, 185 E. Main St., Uniontown. Registration is noon-2 p.m., and the first 150 cars will receive dash plaques along with over 25 trophies awarded. There will also be food, a Byzantine auction, raffles and music provided by disc jockey Arnie Amber. The event will be rain or shine. Proceeds will benefit the St. John the Baptist church maintenance fund.

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. The organization is also looking for individuals, businesses, schools, churches and agencies to join in the “No More” to domestic violence and unhealthy relationships campaign. Lapel pins, car magnets and other awareness materials are available. Information: 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.

n The Albert Gallatin Class of 2015 Post Prom Committee is hosting a calendar party noon-2 p.m. Feb. 28, 2015, at the Fairchance Fire Hall. Table sponsors are needed for the months of January, March, May, August and September or the volunteer may select a theme. Information: 724-438-0881. The group is also seeking people to donate gift cards to be used as prizes during the post prom at Lakeview Resort. Gift cards can be viewed and purchased at cardavenue.com/738644208.html. All donations are due by April 15, 2015.

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