Community briefs
Vitalant is holding blood drives on Tuesday, March 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at state police Uniontown – Fay-Penn Economic Development Council, 1040 Eberly Way, Lemont Furnace; and on Wednesday, March 18 from noon to 6 p.m. at Church of St. Anne Social Hall, 1870 Rostraver Road, Belle Vernon. Visit vitalant.org, download the Vitalant app or call 877-25-VITAL (877-258-4825) to sign up.
The Masontown Community Kitchen will have a meal of meatloaf, cheesy potatoes, vegetables, homemade desserts and bread on Tuesday, March 10 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 102 W. Church Ave., Masontown. Meals are provided at no charge and donations are accepted to help with future meals. For more information or to volunteer, call Frank at 724-366-4721 or Kathy at 724-317-8623.
California United Women in Faith (UWF) is hosting a meeting to discuss food insecurity. A speaker will provide information about the local food bank and other resources that are available. The meeting is at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, March 10 in the social hall of California United Methodist Church, 227 Third St., California. The meeting is not limited to women, and anyone can attend.
The Masontown monthly food bank will be held Wednesday, March 11, from 1 to 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 102 W. Church Ave., Masontown. New participants may register at the food bank. For more information or to volunteer, call Frank at 724-366-4721 or Kathy at 724-317-8623.
California United Methodist Church’s Care and Share Thrift Store has the following deals: March 12-13, $1 or $2 off purchase total; March 19-20, 50% off spring coats and short-sleeved tops; March 26-27, $1 children’s clothing. The store is open from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Fridays.
Fresh Fire Church will hold a food give away at the old Sears store at the Uniontown Mall on Thursday, March 12 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Lenten Worship Services will be held on March 12 at Fort Burd United Presbyterian Church, 200 Thornton Road, Brownsville; March 19 at Pleasant View Presbyterian Church, 533 Royal Road, Smock; March 26 at Brownsville First Christian Church, 512 Second St., Brownsville. All services are at 7 p.m.
There will be an eat-in or take-out fish fry on Fridays, March 13 and 20 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at St. Mary’s Social Hall, 118 Church St., Brownsville.
Allison Christian Church, 452 East Ave., Allison, is holding a youth group meeting on Sunday, March 15 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Young people from any denomination are welcome. Call Denise at 724-322-8522 or email allisonchristianchurch1@gmail.com with questions.
The St. Vincent de Paul-sponsored food bank will be held on Wednesday, March 18, from 11 a.m. to noon at the parking lot of the St. Mary’s Social Hall, 118 Church St., Brownsville. Families must be registered with Fayette County Community Action Agency in order to receive food.
There will be a food bank at Pleasant View Presbyterian Church, 533 Royal Road, Smock on Saturday, March 21 at 10 a.m.
There will be a blood drive at the First Christian Church of Brownsville, 512 Second St., Brownsville on Tuesday, March 24, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Schedule an appointment at www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767.
Help is needed with unloading the food bank truck at the First Christian Church, 512 Second St., Brownsville on Friday, March 27 at 9 a.m. The food bank is on Saturday, March 28 from 9 – 10:30 a.m.
Pleasant View Presbyterian Church in Smock is sponsoring “Loads of Love” days at Mod Laundromat, 503 Union St., Brownsville on Sunday, March 29 from 1 to 4 p.m. Those who need help paying for laundry costs are invited to do their laundry at this time.
The Brownsville Area Ministerial Association’s Food For Falcons food program is collecting Pop-Tarts and ravioli bowls during the months of March and April. There will be a donation area in each participating BAMA church.
Mon Valley Academy for the Arts (MVAA) invites teens to participate in its ongoing Crafty Conversations program, held on the second Wednesday of each month from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Peter J. Daley Cultural Center, 119 Brownsville Ave., Brownsville. The free sessions offer teens a chance to express themselves artistically. For more information, contact Mon Valley Academy for the Arts at 724-561-5616 or email info@monvalleyacademyforthearts.org.
The Uniontown Amateur Radio Club holds its meetings on the first and third Wednesdays of every month at 7 p.m. at the club building, 433 Old Pittsburgh Road, Uniontown. Visitors interested in learning more about modern ham radio are always welcome. More information on amateur radio and the club is available at www.w3pie.org.
Malden Christian Fellowship, 343 Old National Pike, Brownsville is holding a weekly meeting for women and teenage girls to discuss issues like depression, grief and eating disorders. Meetings are on Thursdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
On Mondays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., the addiction recovery ministry There is Hope will be held at Malden Christian Fellowship, 343 Old National Pike, Brownsville. It is open to those in recovery, those struggling with addiction and their family members or loved ones. For more information or to access the meeting on Zoom call 724-434-4597 or 724-785-3042.
Fort Burd United Presbyterian Church, 200 Thornton Road, Brownsville, is holding a weekly prayer group on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. The public is invited.
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