Bobtown news
Family night held On Saturday evening, members and guests of the Bobtown United Methodist Church enjoyed a family night on the lawn of the church.
More than 30 people were in attendance and enjoyed a wiener roast over an open fire and covered dishes.
A great treat was the making and devouring of “Mountain Pies.”
People 6 to 75 years old played games.
After the meal, the group sat around the open fire and enjoyed pleasant conversation, memories and fellowship to close out the evening.
The committee of Kitty Friend, Margaret Vincie and Wauda Wiley were thanked for planning and preparing this occasion.
Saturday services
Bobtown United Methodist Church now offers a Saturday night worship service to accommodate those who work Sundays. The services will begin at 6:30 p.m. The same worship service will be held Sunday morning.
Those attending Saturday night do not have to attend Sunday services.
Dinner scheduled
The Greensboro-Monongahela Township Fire Company at Greensboro will hold a spaghetti dinner Saturday, Oct. 19, the day of the Fall Festival, from noon to 4 p.m. and will feature former Pittsburgh Steeler Steve Courson.
Before the noon hour, a pet parade, a bicycle parade, a lawnmower parade and lawn mower race will be held.
At noon, the parade with organizations, fire companies, veterans and more will pass through town. Activities for the children are planned at the Ice Plant, and an all-town yard sale – featuring funnel cakes, crafters and more – is scheduled.
For more information, call Mary Shine at 724-943-4462.
Anniversary observed
The St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at Carmichaels will celebrate its 55th anniversary Oct. 19 and 20 at the church. Everyone is invited to attend.
Quilt show planned
On Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church in Dilliner will hold its ninth annual quilt show, sponsored by “The Quilters.” Lunch will be available, and anyone wishing to display a quilt or for more information may call 724-943-3323 or 724-725-3219.
Rummage sale set
On Thursday and Friday, the annual fall rummage sale for the Bobtown United Methodist Church will be held in the fire hall at Bobtown.
On Thursday, the hours will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. Lunch will be available Thursday.
There will be something for everyone of all ages. The public is invited.
Open house held
An open house was held at the Bobtown United Methodist Church on Sunday morning at the worship service, with members of the Mount Calvary Church in attendance, along with many of the members and friends who have not been at church for quite some time.
Friends from the Mount Morris Church who were former members of the church attended, and it was a pleasant surprise for all. Those in attendance enjoyed refreshments after the message, and Pastor Terry Teluch officiated over Communion.