Aug 29, 2003 27 min read

local “Therese, The Story of A Soul” will be presented at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, at St. Therese Church in Uniontown. This live production brings to life the journey of St. Therese as told by her in her book, “The Story of A Soul.” The play also draws from historical sources such as eyewitness testimony. Therese herself speaks directly to the audience, telling her story. The performance is 75 minutes long and is suitable for ages 10 and up. Tickets may be reserved by calling St. Therese Church at 724-438-2341.

Actors and Artists of Fayette County announced the audition dates for its October production of the musical comedy “Pinchpenny Phantom of the Opera.” The auditions will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at Scottdale Showtime Theater in Scottdale. AAFC is seeking eight actors and sings, two male and six female age 16 and older. Those auditioning will be asked to sing and participate in a cold reading. Those who audition should bring a prepared musicl selection. An accompanist will be provided. Production dates for “Pinchpenny Phantom of the Opera” are Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 2-5. For more information about the auditions, call Scottdale Showtime Theater at 724-887-0887.

“Milltown Yank,” the story of a 1930s professional baseball team, will be presented by the Scottdale Heritage Singers as part of the annual Scottdale Fall Festival. Written by Scottdale native Rod Sturtz and based on the book written by Scottdale resident Matt Miller, “Milltown Yank” will take the Showtime Theater stage at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, and Saturday, Sept. 20. A matinee is also scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21. The theater is located on Pittsburgh Street in Scottdale. Tickets can be purchased at the Scottdale Public Library or reserved by calling the Showtime Theater in Scottdale at 724-887-8787.The Greater Uniontown Chorale will begin rehearsals at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, in the Westminster Room of the Trinity United Presbyterian Church, which is located at the corner of Fayette and Morgantown streets in Uniontown. All current and new members should attend at that time as the chorale will begin to prepare for an October Telethon appearance at the Uniontown Mall and its annual Christmas seasonal events. Anyone who has any questions may contact director William Dreucci or Richard McCoy, the president of the board of directors.

The future of Fayette County rock will be on display on Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Funny Farm on Gun Club Road. This all-day benefit concert has been dubbed “The Mission for the Mission,” with all proceeds for the event to be donated to the Uniontown City Mission, which provides help to those in need. The concert will be held from noon to 9 p.m. Acts will include Anthony Iannomorelli, Crusade, BNI, the Gergles, Stomp Bridge, Face In The Crowd, The Oliver Creeps, Despite Best Intentions, Abandoned Youth and more. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket. This is a drug and alcohol free event. A small donation will be charged.

The United Baptist Church of Connellsville’s adult choir will present a free concert featuring “Spirit Filled Music Ministry” of McKeesport and “Solid Rock Mime Ministry” of St. Paul AME Church of Uniontown. The concert will take place at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at the Youghiogheny Western Baptist Association, which is located on Duck Hollow Road in Uniontown. For more information, call Sister Colette Jackson at 724-569-1325 or evangelist Lisa Winfrey at 724-439-9563.

Classical music and musical theater will highlight the 2003-04 season of the Asbury Festival Recital Series. The fall season will begin with “Nunsense,” an entertaining and hilarious introduction to the zany Little Sisters of Hoboken who operate Mount Saint Helen’s School. The award-winning musical comedy will be presented Oct. 3-5 at the Asbury United Methodist Fellowship Hall Theatre. Featuring the music of Marcel Grandjany, Claude Debussy and Maurice Ravel, “278 Strings” will premiere in the Asbury sanctuary March 7, 2004. The series will conclude April 3, 2004, with a performance of Franz Schubert’s “Mass in G” sung by the Asbury Festival Choir and the Greater Uniontown Chorale in addition to Josef Rheinberger’s “Concerto No. 2 in F” being performed by Asbury organist Jim Hutchinson. Asbury Festival Series subscription brochures can be obtained by mailing an address label to Asbury United Methodist Church, attention: Festival Series, 20 Dunbar St., Uniontown, Pa., 15401. Brochures will be mailed shortly to those on the series mailing list. Individual tickets will be on sale two weeks prior to each recital event at local businesses in Uniontown and Hopwood.Art classes in basket weaving, calligraphy, quilling, sewing and tryouts for the Dulcimer Club will be held at the Greene Academy of Art in Carmichaels during the summer months. The academy is also searching for art instructors. To sign up for a class or to be considered for a teaching position, call JoAnn at 724-966-7421, Kathy at 724-966-7275 or Carole at 724-966-5460. Refreshments will be served following the concert hour.

Center in the Woods located off Route 88 in California is hosting art classes through Wednesday on drawing, glazing, embroidery, weaving, oil and watercolor painting, bookbinding, stained-glass designing, Japanese paste paper techniques and memory making for grandparents. Interested people are asked to call the Center in the Woods at 724-938-3554 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and ask for Mary Elaine Lozosky.

The Periwinkle Shops will present the second program in the “Meet the Artist” series from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, when a local artist will conduct a hands-on Rubber Stamp Art workshop. The Periwinkle Shops are located across from the Amoco Station on Route 40 in Hopwood and house a wide array of antique furniture, glassware, pottery, vintage linens, quilts and hand-crafted gift items such as pewter pieces, hand-woven baskets, still-life photography, dried and silk floral wreaths. The shops are open Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. now to the end of October. For more information on the workshop held at the Periwinkle Shops, phone 724-434-1440.A 10-Minute Playwriting Contest sponsored by the 64 Crayons Cultural Center in Brownsville will be held from Sept. 1 through Oct. 31. For more information on the contest, call 724-785-9010 or e-mail Geezersbks@att.net.

The Festival Committee of St. Hubert parish in Point Marion invites the public to the fifth annual Heritage Festival, which will be held on Saturday, Sept. 5. During Holy Mass at 5 p.m., Polish and Latin hymns will be sung by the choir followed by an Italian-style dinner in Rosary Hall at 6 p.m. A presentation of Polish folk dances by the Polonia Folk Ensemble of Pittsburgh will be held in the parking lot of the parish, which is located on Sadler Street in Point Marion. A live remote WMBS radio broadcast with Julie and John along with a barbershop quartet will be presented from 6 to 8 p.m. Games of chance, an arts and crafts booth and homemade baked goods will be featured in the outdoor kitchen. The $1,000 cash prizes will be awarded at 10 p.m. along with a basket of cheer and a large basket of food items. The Vibrations will provide Polka and other music from 7 to 10 p.m.

Fall Festival at Mount Macrina Manor will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m Saturday, Oct. 11. For additional information or to reserve a space, call 724-430-1119.

The Center in the Woods in California will hold its ninth annual Oak Festival from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14. Sponsors of the event are Albert Gallatin Home Care, Arden Courts at Jefferson, Baltimore Life, California University of Pennsylvania, Center in the Woods Senior Citizens Club and the Roscoe Ledger. All ages are welcome to enjoy musical groups including Sandy Reeves, Augsburg German Band, Center in the Woods Jam, Center in the Woods Choir, Mon Valley Community Band, Center in the Woods “Touch of German” Club, the Accidentals and a live remote broadcast by WJPA. A wide variety of demonstrators and crafts will be featured. The event will also feature a bake sale and a children’s area with rides and games. Admission, parking and entertainment will be provided free of charge. For more information, call the center at 724-938-3554.

Country Line Dancing & Lessons will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday at the Amvets in Hopwood.

The Friends of the Uniontown Public Library are selling personalized children’s books that can be ordered via the Internet from the buyer’s home computer at http://www.rwrinnovations.com. Each book will be personalized to the buyer’s specifications. Shipping is free. Please use the promotion code “FRIENDS” when placing an order. Use of this code does not change the price otherwise charged for the book. Orders are generally received within one week. Sample books are on permanent display in the Children’s Department of the library.

The miniature circus is coming to the Uniontown Mall Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 18-20. The Circus Model Builders, a worldwide organization featuring circus models in all scales and forms, will hold its national gathering at the Uniontown Mall again this year. The mall will be filled from one end to the other with the most unique circus models in the country.

The Uniontown Public Library at 24 Jefferson St. has a variety of unique gift ideas available for the public year round. Books about local history and genealogy, as well as other books of local interest written by local authors, can be purchased in the Pennsylvania Room on the second floor. Also available are library promotional items sold by the Friends of the Library, including mugs and tote bags, as well as stationery, bookmarks, cookbooks and other special reading-related items that change throughout the year. Visit the Friends’ display on the library’s second floor.

The “Carpathian Cookery” cookbook, which is now in its 10th printing, is again available for sale. The 330-page cookbook now features a protective plastic cover and includes sections on Christmas customs and recipes and Easter customs and recipes, traditional Rusyn foods and other ethnic dishes and many other recipes of St. John’s parishioners. Many paska and kolachi recipes, as well as meatless dishes and Lenten recipes suitable for the pre-Christmas and pre-Easter fast, are included. For more information, call 724-438-6027.

The German-Masontown Public Library will host a 2003 Summer Reading Program including craft, book and video activities for children. Early registration for the program is requested. Preschool story hours, free chess lessons and a story hour for children ages 6 to 9 are also weekly activities held at the library. More recently, the library’s video and audio book collections have expanded to include public use. Donations to the collections are welcome. For more information on the programs or collections, call the German-Masontown Public Library at 724-583-0979.

The Historic Petersburg Toll House, built in 1835, is open for Sunday afternoon tours from 1:30 to 4 p.m. through mid-September. According to the Great Crossing Chapter, the Petersburg Toll House was recently placed on the National Register for Historic Places and remains the only native-stone toll house on the National Road. The Toll House is located in Addison along Old Route 40. To schedule a group tour or for more information, call 814-395-5774 or 814-395-3015 or e-mail lahall@qcol.net.

The Scottdale Fall Festival will continue the annual tradition of food, crafts, entertainment and family activities Sept. 9-21. A baby pageant will be a new highlight for this year’s festival along with new additions to the 5K race. “Music, Music, Music” is this year’s theme. The festival committee is looking for corporate sponsors and advertisers. Interested parties should contact Dr. Mark Levander of Fay-West Chiropractic at 724-547-1800 or Rick Thomas at 724-880-8970. The committee is also looking for parade participants. Those interested may contact parade chairperson Sue Riley. For those interested in displaying their special food items or a unique craft or product, contact food and crafts chairman James Helper. Riley and Helper can be contacted through the Scottdale borough office at 724-887-8220.

Smock Heritage Museum is open every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Sept. 27. The museum portrays life in a typical coal mining town during the Coal & Coke Era 1890-1943. On display are a reproduction of a patch house kitchen, front room or sitting room, bedroom and the local United Mine Workers Union Tavern. The Spooner Barber Shop with all the original barbershop equipment used at that time is expected to open in the near future. Also on display are several antiques, photos, memoribilia and clothing from that era. The “Company Store” craft shop offers homemade crafts made by eight to 10 vendors, as well as several books and videos to educate visitors about life during the Coal & Coke Era. The museum is also open by appointment Sunday through Friday for visitors who cannot make it on a Saturday. Call 724-677-2415 or 724-677-2528 to make an appointment or visit the museum any Saturday on the second floor of the Community Center in Smock. Visitors are asked to enter the rear of the building. The Web site address is www.orgsites.com/pa/smock.

Vendors are needed for the Pumpkin Harvest Craft Fair, which will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, inside the Smock Community Recreation & Heritage Center, which is located along Main Street in Smock. Call 724-677-2528 to reserve a table.

The Indian Head Bluegrass Festival will feature bluegrass bands Norm Zack, Blue Shades, Springtime Hill, Mainline Bluegrass and more at the Indian Creek Valley Lions Club Community Center picnic grounds along scenic Indian Creek. Admission to the event is a donation to benefit the ICV Lions. Games and entertainment will be available for children. Bring lawn chairs and a blanket. Contact Bill Springer at 724-455-3919 for further details.

Christian W. Klay Winery in Chalk Hill will celebrate the winery’s Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Oct. 4, Oct. 25 and Nov. 1 complete with wine tasting, buffet dinner and an interactive show. The public is welcome to bring their best chili and salsa recipes to the annual Chili Cook-Off, which will be held Saturday, Sept. 27. A hogroast with bluegrass music will be featured Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Christian W. Klay Winery. All events require prepaid reservations. For event prices, reservations and more information, call 724-439-3424.

The 10th annual Flatwoods Community Picnic will be held Sunday, Sept. 7, at Curfew Recreation Center. Anyone with antique farm equipment is invited to bring it to display this year. Tractors and other antique farm equipment will be included.

Certified genealogist Amy Johnson Crow will present “Ten Years is a Long Time: Census Substitutes for the In-Between Years” and “Using Land Records Effectively” at a two-hour program at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Uniontown Public Library. Everyone is welcome to attend this program that will provide other sources to search for clues to find early information about ancestors. Crow is also the secretary of the National Genealogical Society, past president of the Ohio Genealogical Society and a speaker at the national conferences.

That Dam Ride, a popular overnight bicycling event, will be held on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 6-7, along the Youghiogheny River Trail to the small town of Confluence with an optional tour of the Confluence area. That Dam Ride attracts visitors from many states and contributes recreation, tourism and economic development to Southwestern Pennsylvania. Hundreds of recreational cyclists, from novice to expert, choose from three mileage options, ranging from a 12-mile guided tour of the Confluence area to 30 miles a day from Connellsville and back or 70 miles a day from Boston and back. Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area coordinates That Dam Ride. Proceeds benefit Trips for Kids of Southwestern Pennsylvania, Mon Yough Trail Council and a number of other non-profit organizations providing volunteer support and services. For more details or a registration form, visit www.thatdamride.org or call 412-562-5328 for a brochure.

The Phantom Cruisers Fall Cruise will take place from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, at Grocery Warehouse along Route 119. Registration will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Dash plaques will be given to the first 200 entries. A Chinese auction, 50/50 drawing, door prizes plus food and beverages will be available. Participants vote on trophy winners with awards going out to the Largest Car Club and Best of Show. D.J. Midnight Express will spin tunes. A portion of event proceeds will benefit cystic fibrosis. For more information, contact Will at 724-626-8505 or George at 724-785-3503.

Big Brothers Big Sisters will hold the Salute America and Run With Heroes event beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at the Uniontown Senioor High School. Military, police, firemen and EMTs will join the kids to run a mile for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Laurel Region. Registration must be received by Wednesday, Sept. 3. Proceeds from the event benefit the children programs for Big Brothers Big Sisters in Fayette County. Participating children receive a Hero Run T-shirt. For additional information, fees or to register, call 724-439-8055.

Flatwoods Community Picnic will be held Sunday, Sept. 7, at the Curfew Recreation Center. Anyone with antique tractors or other antique farm equipment are invited to bring the items to the event for a new display at this year’s picnic.

The Laurel Valley Corvette Club will present “Vette Together 2003” at Speedy Meedy’s on Route 119 across from the Fayette County Fairgrounds from 3 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27. Registration will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. The event will feature trophies, door prizes and a 50/50 drawing. Food will be available at Speedy Meedy’s. The car and driver must be present to receive a trophy. For more information, contact Ray at 724-277-8737 or Matt at 724-785-7104.

A Veteran’s Recognition Celebration will be held Sunday, Sept. 14, in Mount Pleasant as part of the town’s 175th anniversary. At noon, veterans of all wars and conflicts are asked to participate in the ceremonial march down Main Street. At 12:30 p.m. on Kennedy Avenue, a veterans’ ceremony will take place followed by the inaugural roundtrip of the “Veteran’s Train” to Scottdale on the Westmoreland Heritage Railroad. The train will continually run to Scottdale and back until 7 p.m. A 15-piece orchestra playing music from the 1940s will be held at the VFW Post No. 3368 from 4 to 6 p.m. Frick Hospital will sponsor the “Mount Pleasant Canteen,” offering light food and refreshments to honored guests and families. At 7 p.m., Back in Time Band will play under the Mount Pleasant Gazebo. An exhibit area including historic and military displays will be on site. Shuttle service will run daily. Tickets will be available at various locations in Mount Pleasant. For more information, call 724-547-9115.

The 32nd annual car show and hog roast will be held Sunday, Sept. 14, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Fireman’s Field in McClellandtown. The firemen will offer hog roast sandwiches, roasted chicken, hot dogs, french fries, beverages and desserts. Flea market spaces are available and entertainment will be provided by Joe’s Dusty Discs. A 50/50 drawing will also be held. All proceeds from the event benefits the fire company. Commemorative plaques will be awarded to the first 200 cars to register. For more information, call Linn at 724-737-1370 or Lou at 724-737-5556.

A cookbook is currently being planned for print by the State Theatre Center for the Arts Progressive Dinner Committee. The committee asks anyone with favorite recipes that they want included in the book to send the information to the State Theatre, 27 E. Main St., Uniontown, Pa. All recipes must be sent by Sept. 15. For questions or additional information, call the State Theatre at 724-439-1360.

The State Theatre will sell pies, pumpkin rolls and cinnamon rolls from the Pie Shoppe in Laughlintown for its annual holiday fundraiser. The pies are nine-inches in diameter and are individually boxed. Cream pies cannot be frozen while the fruit pies can. The deadline for orders is Tuesday, Oct. 14. Items ordered will be available for pick-up Wednesday, Oct. 29, beginning at 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. in the State Theatre lobby. Payment must accompany the order. For questions or to order, call the State Theatre at 724-439-1360.

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater is searching for volunteers to work in a variety of capacities from “Ask Me” guides to garden helpers to pavilion assistants to transcription services. Those applying must enjoy nature, architecture or history. Volunteers are offered a flexible schedule, working one day a week or one day a month. A training session will take place Sept. 21 although training is not mandatory for all positions. For more information, call 724-329-1441, ext. 1203, or email begin aturnicky@paconserve.org aturnicky@paconserve.org end

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The River City Brass Band announced its 2003-04 regional concert series schedule comprised of 56 concerts presented in eight area locations from September through May. The first concert titled “Splendor in the Brass” will offer 3 and 8 p.m. performances at Carson Middle School on Sept. 5, The Palace Theatre in Greensburg on Sept. 6, Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center on Sept. 7, Upper St. Clair Theater on Sept. 9, Gateway Middle School on Sept. 11, Baldwin High School on Sept. 14 and Carnegie Music Hall on Sept. 20. Details about the regional concert series are available at www.rcbb.com

or a season brochure can be ordered by calling 1-800-292-7222. Tickets may be purchased online at www.rcbb.com

or by calling 1-800-292-7222 or 412-322-7222.

The annual Fall Festival at the Sagebrush Round-Up will kick into gear on Friday, Sept. 12, and continue Saturday, Sept. 13. Friday’s music will begin at 6 p.m. and last until 11 p.m. while Saturday’s show starts at 1 p.m. and ends at 11 p.m. Saturday’s featured act will be Jesse McReynolds and The Virginia Boys for two shows at 6 and 9 p.m. Another special bluegrass night will be featured on Saturday, Nov. 29. The Sagebrush Round-Up is located on Bunner Ridge near Fairmont, W.Va., six miles east of Interstate 79 at exit 139. No alchoholic beverages are permitted. Event tickets for adults and children can be purchased. For information on bluegrass bookings or other details, call 304-292-5854 or 304-363-4864.

St. Vincent College’s Department of Fine Arts and Music will host auditions for students interested in pursuing undergraduate degrees in music, music performance or music education. Admission to St. Vincent’s music programs are by audition only. Auditions will be held on four Saturdays throughout the 2003-2004 academic year: Oct. 25, 2003, Nov. 22, 2003, March 6, 2004 and April 17, 2004. All auditions will begin at 11 a.m. in the Fine Arts Department located on the third floor of the Robert S. Carey Student Center. Appointments are required. To receive a copy of audition requirements, schedule an appointment or for more information, contact Joseph Bronder at 724-805-2123.

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DinoMite Days, an outdoor art exhibit, will add a splash of prehistoric panache to Pittsburgh’s parks, plazas and public streets this summer through September. The exhibit will feature 110 decorated fiberglass dinosaurs that will meld art with science throughout the region. Pittsburgh’s renowned Carnegie Museum of Natural History, home of the world’s greatest collection of dinosaur skeletons, is the organizer of DinoMite Days. The exhibit is free to the public. For more information and a map of dinosaur locations, visit dinomitedays.org or call 412-622-3131.

A landscape painting class will continue Wednesdays and Fridays through Oct. 8. Classes will be held in the flower gardens of the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Ligonier Valley. Ligonier resident and Westmoreland Community College painting instructor Tony Ustazewski will be the class instructor. Reservations are required by calling 724-238-6015.

A watercolor class will be taught by Greensburg artist Lee Klingenberg in the gardens of the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Ligonier valley. The classes will be held Sept. 9-12, beginning at 9:30 a.m. in order to take advantage of the lighting opportunities created by the morning sun on the flowers. Reservations are required by Sept. 5 by calling 724-238-6015.

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About 20,000 enthusiasts for Scottish bagpipe music will gather at Idlewild Park in Ligonier on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the 45th annual Ligonier Highland Games. The event will feature bagpipe bands, Scottish clan societies, military re-enactors, heavy athletes, rugby players and Scottish breed dogs. Proceeds from the event underwrite a scholarship program of about $10,000 each year. A small admission fee is charged for the event. Children under age 6 are admitted free. Parking is free. For information, call 412-851-9900 or visit the Web site at www.ligoniergames.org

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Tours of LeMoyne Crematory, the first crematory in the western hemisphere, will be featured during the second Saturday of September from 2 to 4 p.m. Built in 1876, the 30-foot-by-20-foot brick building is located near Washington. Special group tours may be scheduled year round. Other nearby attractions to the LeMoyne Crematory include the LeMoyne House, Pennsylvania’s first National Historic Landmark of the Underground Railroad, the Washington County Military Heritage Museum and the new Civil War Room, which are open every Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. and Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact the Washington County Historical Society at 724-225-6740 to schedule tours or more for information on the LeMoyne Crematory and area attractions.

The Somerset Historical Center will host the 34th annual Mountain Craft Days folk festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Sept. 5-7. The event will feature more than 125 craft artisans, musicians and entertainers, who will be on hand to interpret the rich frontier heritage of southwestern Pennsylvania. A small donation fee will be charged. Children under 5 are admitted free of charge. Pets are not permitted on the grounds during the event. People with disabilities who need special assistance or accommodation should call 814-445-6077 in advance to discuss their needs. For more information, call 1-866-PA TRAIL or visit the Web site at www.phmc.state.pa.us

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A Fair in the Park, a contemporary arts and crafts fair, will take place in Mellon Park at Fifth and Shady avenues in Shadyside the weekend of Sept. 5-7. The fair features more than 120 local and national artists and craftsmen exhibiting pottery, jewelry, furniture, paintings, photographs, blown glass, leather, clothing, sculpture and other arts and crafts. Glass blowing, wood turning and chain saw sculpture demonstrations along with children activities, local bands and food form the entertainment line-up for the 34th annual event. For more information, contact director Kay Christy by calling at 412-431-6270, by e-mail at begin kchristy557@earthlink.net kchristy557@earthlink.net end

or visit the fair’s Web site at www.craftsmenguild.org

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Fluttering butterflies, thriving in a natural habitat, will be the feature event at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Schenley Park now through Oct. 17. The conservatory will sizzle as visitors enjoy salsa dancing, specialty food tasting and cooking demonstrations every Sunday in September. Contact Pamela Reddy at 412-622-6915, ext. 6802, or by e-mail at begin reddyp@phipps.pgh.pa.us reddyp@phipps.pgh.pa.us end

for additional event details.

The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium is offering an exploration of the animal world in “Skulls and Skeletons” featuring dozens of real and replicated skulls, skeletons, bones and fossils of present day to prehistoric animals including the wooly mammoth and a killer whale. It offers a learning experience on the skeletal adaptations of reptiles, birds, mammals, fish and insects and why the various animal adaptations is crucial to their survival. The exhibit also features a real dinosaur bone for visitors to touch. The aquarium is the first venue for this exhibit. The exhibit will begin a nationwide tour after its Pittsburgh stop. “Skulls and Skeletons” will be in the Discovery Pavilion at the Kids Kingdom until January. For more information on the exhibit, call the aquarium at 412-665-3639.

The Greater Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival will continue its six-weekend run this weekend. Visitors can enjoy 16th century fashion, feasting and festivity at the re-created 16th century village of Morelandshire located just off I-70 at Exit 51A or Route 31 East, seven miles west of New Stanton. New to this year’s festival is additional artists in the Crafts Marketplace including a coin mint, a moccasin maker, a basket maker, stained glass, masks and fans. Also, Lady Ophelia will hold classes in the art of courtly dance, while the castle climbing wall awaits anyone wishing to show off his or her athletic skills. Festival hours are 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. rain or shine. Tickets can be purchased at the gate or in advance at participating Eckerd locations. Call 724-872-1670, e-mail begin info@pgh-renfest.com info@pgh-renfest.com end

or visit www.pgh-renfest.com

for additional details.

10th annual Polo for the Cure with teams from Dusseldorf, Germany and Ligonier, Pa., will take to the Polo field at Stom Hollow Farm Field off Route 711 in Ligonier on Saturday, Sept. 20, with gates opening at 1 p.m. and the match beginning at 2 p.m. Guests can enjoy an afternoon of grand buffets, live and silent auctions, entertainment, raffles and an international Polo match. Proceeds from the event will benefit the local Leukemia research and patient aid. Patient Amabassadors of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will also be honored during the festivities. For more information or sponsorship and volunteer opportunities, contact Tina Massari at 412-395-2872 or by email at begin massaric@pa-wva.leukemia-lymphoma.org massaric@pa-wva.leukemia-lymphoma.org end

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The Mountain State Miniature Enthusiasts will hold their annual Dollhouse and Miniatures Show and Sale on Saturday, Sept. 20 at the Middletown Mall’s Banquet Room in Fairmont, W.Va., with vendors from Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio and Florida selling various miniatures. Show time is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Children 12 and under are admitted for no charge. Workshops and door prizes will also be held throughout the day. All proceeds benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundations. For more information on the event or to become a member of the Mountain State Miniature Enthusiasts club, contact Tressa Roberts at 292-1995 or Joyce Satterfield at 366-8680.

Hoe-down round, square, slow, polka, line, clog dancing and waltzing will take place at four area locations with the Dave Dahl Trio delivering the music and figure calling. From 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, dance music will abound at the Waynesburg Moose. On Saturday, Sept. 6, from 8 to 11 p.m., the same dancing tunes will be heard at the Core Community Center located on Route 7, west of Morgantown, W.Va. On Sept. 13 and Sept. 20, the Ohiopyle Community Center will host the dancing from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. and from 8 to 11 p.m., The Arthurdale at the West Virginia Center Hall will be the site for dancing.

The Somerset Historical Center will host the 34th annual Mountain Craft Days folk festival Sept. 5, 6 and 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. More than 125 craft artisans, musicians and entertainers will be on hand to interpret the rich frontier heritage of southwestern Pennsylvania. With more than 100 booths and a dozen outdoor performance sites within walking distance of one another along paths and through meadows, the festival will offer a mix of historical demonstrations, music and food. Founded in 1970, Mountain Craft Days will introduce some new crafts such as wheelwrighting, the craft of making spoked wooden wheels for wagons and carts, Easter egg decorating and classic quilting. People with disabilites who need special assistance or accommodation should call 814-445-6077. For more information or to request a free 24-page visitor guide, visit www.phmc.state.pa.us

or phone toll free at 866-PA-TRAIL.

Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh will host a variety of exhibitions, films and events throughout the fall months. “Keith Edmier and Farrah Fawcett” and “The American Supermarket” will show through Oct. 5 while “Clown Paintings: From the Collection of Diane Keaton and Others” will show through Oct. 26 and “Andy Warhol’s Electric Chairs: Reflecting on Capital Punishment in America” will show through Nov. 2. Films will also be shown on days throughout Septmeber. For a list of films, times and days or more information on any of the events, visit www.warhol.org

or call 412-237-8300.