Sep 14, 2014 20 min read

Reunions planned

n The 429th Engineer Battalion reunion, 1 p.m. with lunch at 2 p.m. today, 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. 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 Albert Gallatin High School Class of 1979 is planning a reunion for May 9, 2015. The committee is in need of some classmate’s mailing addresses. Addresses can be emailed to mikeps38@hotmail.com or texted to 724-557-3138.

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 St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church pirohi sales currently underway, 201 E. Main St., Uniontown. Choice of potato and cheese or sauerkraut pirohi. Orders can be placed 9 a.m. each Monday 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 Uniontown Sons of Italy eat-in or takeout pasta dinners, 3:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, 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. Thursday, 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. Sunday, 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 McClellandtown Volunteer Fire Company spaghetti dinner, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 21, the company’s social hall. The menu will include spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert and beverage. The cost will be $7 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under. Take out is available and deliveries within three miles with orders of three or more dinners will be available. Information: 724-892-2161 or 724-737-5081.

n Albert Gallatin Class of 2015 will hold a Sweet Frog Fundraiser during the store’s operating hours on 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 Fayette County Association of School Retirees (FCASR) lunch meeting, 11 a.m. Sept. 25, Holiday Inn, 700 W. Main St., Uniontown. Feature speaker for this meeting is Mark F. Schafer, health insurance administrator for the PSERS who will address various health insurance options available to retirees. All school retirees are welcome. Reservations: 724-430-0593.

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 Cut-a-thon for Zayden, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 27, Strandz Salon, Lemont Furnace. Haircuts will be a flat rate of $10 and there will be a Chinese Auction also. All proceeds from the event will go toward Zayden, a five-year-old boy who is battling leukemia.

n Mountain Citizens Action Group spaghetti dinner, 3-7 p.m. Sept. 27, Route 40, Farmington. The menu will consist of spaghetti, meatballs, Italian bread, salad or applesauce, beverage or dessert. There will also be a bake sale and flea market. Tickets are $7 for adults and $4 for children. Takeout orders available. Information: 724-329-4260.

n Women’s Association of Springhill Furnace Presbyterian Church annual holiday bazaar and bake sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 4 and 11, located near the Pennsylvania/West Virginia state line on Route 857 south. Christmas ornaments, seasonal wreaths, handmade baby quilts, afghans, knitted scarves and gloves, needlepoint items and handmade jewelry will be available for purchase. There will also be eat-in or takeout homemade chicken and noodles, chicken salad sandwiches, sloppy joes, potato salad, baked beans, desserts and more. All proceeds benefit different worldwide missions.

n Ladies Auxiliary of the Masontown Volunteer Fire Department’s “Sparkles, Spirits and Saks” authentic designer purse and jewelry bash, 2-5 p.m. Oct. 5, at the fire hall. The event will include wine tasting from Christian W. Klay Winery, a full eat-in only buffet, Chinese auction and more. Tickets are $25 per person and are available at the weekly Friday bingo held at the fire hall at 221 North Washington St., Masontown. All proceeds benefit the Masontown Volunteer Fire Department. Information: 724-583-7879, 724-415-6588 or 724-583-9212.

n St. Vincent de Paul’s purse sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 11, their store, North Mount Vernon Avenue, Uniontown. A large selection of new and gently used name brand purses to choose from including Vera Bradley, Nine West, Coach, Sake, Liz, Tignanello, Kathy van Zeeland and more.

n Laurel Highlands Air Force JROTC Wings and Wheels, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 11, Joseph A Hardy Connellsville. Admission is free to the public. Many planes will be on display for viewing. There will be a judged car show, $10 registration fee, and 50 trophies will be awarded. The first 100 registered vehicles will receive dash plaques and goody bags. Disc jockey will be Arnie Amber, and there will be a raffle and Chinese auction. There will be auto part and food vendors also. Proceeds will benefit the Laurel Highlands Air Force JROTC with a portion donated to “Hometowns Helping Heroes” organization. Information: 724-208-3717 or lhwingman@yahoo.com.

n Fly Fest, 11 a.m. Oct. 18, The Nemacolin Field Club, 321 Pike School Road, Markleysburg. The event will include lunch, a fly casting competition, shooting games, demos, vendors and more. All proceeds raised from this event will go toward the 2015 spring stocking of yearling trout in the Youghiogheny River. Information: 724-329-6770.

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 The 21st anniversary Art in the Garden Art Show and sale, 2-6 p.m. today, 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 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 Masontown Community Kitchen meal, 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, First Presbyterian Church, 102 W. Church Ave., Masontown. The meal will be the choice of soup and sandwiches, Panera breads and desserts. Information or to volunteer: 724-583-9514 or 724-943-3013.

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

n Harvest Day Feast, noon-6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 21, Solid Rock Ministries, 34 Millview St., Uniontown. Special music groups: Free Spirit, Chosen One, Solid Rock Praise Team and more. There will be free food and drinks, games, Chinese auction and bake sale and fun for all ages. Guest speaker will be evangelist Carlos Reyes from Daybreak Ministries of Cumberland, Maryland. Information: 724-880-4714.

n DNA in Genealogy lecture, 1 p.m. Saturday, 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 Christ United Methodist Church free meal, noon-2:30 p.m. Sept. 21, corner of Beeson and Fayette streets, Uniontown. There is a meal every third Sunday of each month.

n Girl Scout information nights, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Free Methodist Church, 53 South Morgantown St., Fairchance; 6-7:30 p.m. Sept. 22, West Crawford Elementary Open House, 215 Falls Ave., Connellsville; 5:30-7 p.m. Sept. 22, German Masontown Library, 104 South Main St., Masontown; 6-7:30 p.m. Sept. 24, Point Marion United Methodist, 502 Morgantown St., Point Marion; and 6-8 p.m. Sept. 25, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 71 North Gallatin Ave., Uniontown. Girls in grades kindergarten through 12 and their families are invited. Information: 724-628-0130, csoder@gswpa.org, 800-248-3355 ext. 1605 or jupole@gswpa.org.

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 East End Concerned Citizens community clean-up 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 27. This will be the final clean-up of the year. Residents wanting to dispose of large items and trash are asked to bring these items to the lot across from Esters Tavern on Austin Street. Volunteers are needed. Neon vests, gloves and trash bags will be provided. Volunteers are asked to meet at the lot.

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.

n Bullskin Township Historical Society’s annual Bullskin Township Heritage Days, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 18-19, Mount Vernon Iron Furnace, Route 982, between Eutsey and Park Roads. Artists and crafters who can demonstrate are asked to sign up to be a part of this celebration of history. Information and registration: 724-887-4689, 724-887-4322 and bullskintownshiphistoricalsociety.org.

Meetings scheduled

n Golden Triangle Decorative Painters meeting, 10 a.m. today, Finleyville Community Center, 3547 Marion Ave., Finleyville. Ellen Hildebrand will teach an oil class. A business meeting will start at 12:30 p.m. followed with an Italian themed lunch. Information: 724-785-5592. The group’s annual retreat, “Christmas Comes Early to Antiochian”Oct. 17-19 at Antiochian Village in Ligonier. Class projects can be viewed at GTDP.org. Information and reservations: 304-216-8683.

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

n The Fayette County NAACP meeting, 6 p.m. Tuesday, 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. Tuesday, 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. Wednesday, 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.

n St. John’s Altar Society of Perryopolis meeting, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25, in the church’s social center.

Religious events set

n Revere Free Methodist Church Jason Woods concert, 6 p.m. today.

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

n Mt. Calvary Baptist Church three day revival, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 230 Reed Ave., Monessen. The guest preachers will be Wednesday, the Rev. Marvin Wright, pastor of Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, Cardale; Thursday, Bishop Linwood Lewis, pastor of Solid Rock Foundation Ministries, Carnegie; and Friday, the Rev. Vincent L. Winfrey Sr., pastor of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Uniontown. There will also be a guest soloist from Atlanta, Gerogia, the Rev. Lisa Oliver-Slaughter, from Transformation Ministries International (TMI), Jonesboro, Georgia.

n Grace Community Church’s 10th anniversary celebration, today, Pennsylvania Avenue, Uniontown. Sunday morning service at 10 a.m. with a dinner to follow. Information: gracecc.us.

n Blainesburg Bible Church and Benner Ministries first annual music festival, 1-8 p.m. Saturday, 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 Courtney 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 Christ United Methodist Church memorial/dedication/fill a pew Sunday, 11 a.m. Sept. 21, corner of Beeson and Fayette streets, Uniontown. This special service is to recognize those who have donated items in memorial of loved ones. Lunch will be served after the service.

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 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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