Community briefs
Farm tour
Beginning and diversifying farmers are invited to attend a Starting and Improving Farms Tour at Harmony Acres in Belle Vernon on Tuesday, Oct. 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. The tour will showcase how one family dairy farm has successfully diversified its operation to create multiple income streams and strengthen long-term farm viability. Participants will hear firsthand how Harmony Acres has expanded beyond traditional dairy production through innovative business strategies and community engagement.
The farm is located at 355 Perryopolis Road, Belle Vernon. Cost is $15. For information, visit https://extension.psu.edu/starting-and-improving-farms-visit-harmony-acres/.
Masontown food bank
The Masontown monthly food bank distribution will be held Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 102 W. Church Ave., Masontown. New participants may register at the food bank. This local food mission would not be possible without the help of the many volunteers in the community. For more information or to volunteer, call Frank at 724-366-4721 or Bettie at 724-710-2452.
Agency on Aging hearing
Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging Inc. will conduct a public hearing on the proposed FY 2026-2027 Area Plan for Fayette, Greene, and Washington counties on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 2 p.m. For more information, contact, Mary Harris, Executive Director, at 1-888-300-2704.
Loads of Love
Pleasant View Presbyterian Church (533 Royal Road, Smock) is sponsoring “Loads of Love” at the Mod Laundromat (503 Union St., Brownsville, across from the DQ) on the last Sunday of the month from 1 to 4 p.m. Those who need help paying for laundry costs are invited to do their laundry at this time.
Arts program
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.
Radio club
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.
Women’s meeting
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.
Addiction recovery
On Tuesdays (note day change), 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.
Prayer group
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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