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CalRep Pennsylvania’s 2003 summer season kicks off with two works by Stephen Sondheim, “A Funny Thing Happened On The Way to the Forum” and “Sweeny Todd.” Both musicals will be presented on stage at California University’s Steele Auditorium through Sunday. The CalRep Cabaret, an evening full of food, music and entertainment, will be held at Highpoint Restaurant and Lounge on Route 88 in Coal Center. For ticket information or to be placed on the CalRep mailing list, call the box office at 724-938-5943.
Gallagher’s Stagecoach to the Stars will present “The Honeymooners” today with dinner starting at 6 p.m. and the play following at 7:30 p.m. at Becker’s Shadyside Inn, 998 N. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown. Call 724-438-0931 for reservations and more information.
The Christian W. Klay Winery on Fayette Springs Road in Chalk Hill and the Mountain Arts Performers will present “The Death of a Sales Associate” on Saturday. For reservations and more information, call 724-439-3424.
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Elton Martin, keyboardist and vocalist, will perform jazz and pop Saturday on the patio at the Summit Inn near Chalk Hill.
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A centennial celebration honoring “Everson, Pennsylvania – 100 Years of Its Town and People” will be held today through Sunday at the Everson Firemen’s Fairgrounds. A dedication of the Everson Centennial Park, a parade, children’s activities, a military tribute, fireworks and more are scheduled for the three-day celebration. For more information, call Barbara Dzambo at 724-887-2006 or 724-887-3981.
The Fayette County Firemen’s Association 65th annual convention, hosted by German Township Firefighters, will be held through Saturday. The nightly activities continue each day with competitions varying from “battle of the barrel” to “tug of war” to a “gear and mask scramble.” In addition to the competitions, live bands, and a firemen’s fair with food and games will be part of the 65th annual convention.
Greensboro will host an all-town community yard sale on Saturday in the Greene County community. Many items will be available.
West Overton Museum in Scottdale will present its Civil War Living History weekend from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at West Overton Village, which is located along Route 819 near Scottdale. The event will feature more than 300 Civil War re-enactors engaged in daily battles. For more information or questions, call 724-887-7910.
Carmichaels Senior Center will sponsor a dance from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. today. The Best of Times Band will provide music. There is an admission charge. The public is invited.
George Washington’s men are returning to Fort Necessity. Re-enactors portraying the Virginia Regiment will encamp in the Great Meadows at Fort Necessity National Battlefield in Farmington on Saturday and Sunday. The re-enactors will demonstrate the use of black powder muskets following the ranger programs at the fort. There is an admission charge for adults at the park. Children 16 and under are admitted free. The fee is collected at the park’s visitor center and is valid for seven days. For more information, call 724-329-5512.
Classic Car Show will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Arctic Delite, which is located along Route 51 about three miles north of Uniontown. Rain dates will be held the following week. The event will feature dash plagues, trophies, T-shirts, oldies music, Chinese auction and door prizes. Every show will benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life.
The Ice Plant Restaurant in Greensboro will host its seventh annual car show on Saturday. This year the awards will include the top 40 vehicles, top 10 motorcycles, best of show car, truck and motorcycle. Awards for participants and spectators choice will also be given. In addition, the Jerry Dorsey Jr. Memorial Trophy will also be presented. It is a judged show and will take place rain or shine. Other events will include Mr. Bill’s Petting Zoo, a children’s presentation by the Greene County Deputy Sheriff, Jumbo Jump, kid’s games and a fireworks display at 9:30 a.m. The public is invited. This year’s profits will be donated to Greene County Special Olympics. Registration begins at 10 a.m. and awards will be presented at 4 p.m. Registration is $9 per vehicle. For more information, contact Lisa Miller at 724-943-4324.
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The Sagebrush Round-Up on Bunner Ridge near Fairmont, W.Va., will feature Ray Hileman & Wheels of Country, Brad Crow & The Cut Ups, Jake & the Jacobs and the house band Stagecoach on Saturday. The Sagebrush Round-Up is located just six miles east of Interstate 79 at Exit 139 on Bunner Ridge. Call 304-292-5854.
or 304-363-4864.The 9th annual Tractor Rodeo and Ice Cream Festival will be held at the Fort Allen Show Grounds behind the West Overton Museum today through Sunday. A tractor pull will start Friday at 6 p.m., while a truck pull will begin at 7 p.m. Saturday. Among the attractions will be farming demonstrations, parades, musical entertainment, crafts, a flea market, tractor rodeo, a sawmill and shingle mill, antique tractors and kids’ barrel rides. The festival is open Saturday from 9 a.m. to dusk and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, contact Suanne Fisher at 724-836-3625.
Dave Dahl will deliver music and figure calling for hoe-down round, polka, clogging, square, slow and line dancing from 8 to 11 p.m. today at the Arthurdale, W.Va., Center Hall.
Compass Inn Museum in Laughlintown will host a living history weekend on Saturday and Sunday. Skilled craftsmen will demonstration a variety of 19th century skills such as open-hearth cooking, spinning wool, bobbin-lace making, coopering (bucket making) and blacksmithing. Visitors can try their hand at weaving and candle dipping. Crafts will vary each day. These presentations provide authentic recreations of how things were done in the early 1800s. Guests will have an opportunity not only to observe but also to ask questions of the craftsmen. The living history demonstrations will enhance the informative and entertaining tours of Compass Inn, a restored 1799 stagecoach stop. Compass Inn is located in Laughlintown, three miles east of Ligonier on Route 30. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. There is an admission charge. For more information, call 724-238-4983 or visit the Web site at www.compassinn.com.