Masontown news
Friends give thanks The Friends of the German-Masontown Library express appreciation to the dedicated people who volunteered their time in preparing and cooking for the spaghetti dinner, baking cakes for or working at the dinner, and also to the patrons for their support.
The winner of the 50-50 was John Butcho; can opener, Dawn Kaczmarczyk; and toaster, Mary Ann Fell.
Luncheon meeting
The next Friends of the German-Masontown Library meeting will combine business and pleasure. It will be held at 11:30 a.m. at Dolfi’s Restaurant on May 25. Members attending can order the lunch of their choice from the menu.
Anyone wishing to become a Friend of the Library member can sign up at the library by paying $3 yearly membership dues.
Mary Anne Hritz and Mary Ann Fell are co-presidents.
United Methodist Church
The Rev. Bob Lewis will preach at the 11 a.m. worship service. His sermon is titled “Christ is revealed in the sharing of bread.” Holy communion will be served.
Sunday School begins at 9:45 a.m. Youth Group is at 7 p.m. for grades six through 12. A time of hospitality, food and fellowship will follow the 11 a.m. worship service. The public is invited. For more information about the church or its ministries, visit the Web site at www.mumchurch.org or call Lewis at 724-583-9207.
Friendship Hill concert
The Albert Gallatin South Middle School Band will offer a free outdoor concert this afternoon beginning at 2 at the Friendship Hill Historic site at New Geneva. Everyone is invited to bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the wonderful music directed by Diane Tencer. Ralph Garcia is principal.
In case of rain, the concert will be postponed until a later date.
Jacob’s Christian School
Jacob’s Creek Christian Middle School in Masontown is now registering students for the 2006-2007 school year.
The school offers affordable private education in a Christian environment, extracurricular classes, certified teachers and small class size. For more information or a tour, call 724-583-9040 or 724-883-2160.
CROP Walk
The German-Masontown CROP Walk is scheduled for May 21. It will begin at the German-Masontown Park and will take two different directions, a two-mile walk and the other is a six-mile walk.
Walkers are invited to participate at the level that best suits them.
The purpose of the CROP Walk is to raise awareness about the problem of hunger both locally and globally. Twenty-five percent of the money raised goes to food pantries in Masontown and McClellandtown to help feed needy residents.
The other 75 percent will go to Church World Service to help assist persons in war-torn areas of the world, such as Sudan, Africa, Third World countries that live in sub-poverty conditions all the time, and in times of disaster such as the tsunami that affected Asia last year.
Sponsor forms can be obtained at area churches or by calling the walk coordinator, the Rev. Bob Lewis, at 724-583-9207.
Last year a return of $1,250 went to Fayette County. The goal is to do as well or better this year.
Flower sale
All Saints School will hold a flower sale on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The sale will be held in the All Saints Church handicap parking lot. Items for sale include: hanging baskets for $12 and ferns for $16.
Community flea market
A community flea market, sponsored by All Saints School, will be held on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tables will be rented to those from the school and the community by contacting the school office at 724-583-2141. The cost of table rental is $20 each or two tables for $30. Donated items will also be accepted for tables selling items to benefit the school. Refreshments will be available.
Strawberry social
A strawberry social will be held today at the Asbury United Methodist Church, corner of Beeson Avenue and Dunbar Street in Uniontown.
Strawberry shortcake will be served at 6 p.m. and music performed by Kevin Milliken and Paul and Barb Cramer will follow.
Italian Ladies
The Masontown Italian Ladies Circle will meet Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Pal’s Club Social Hall.
Chairmen for the event are Jo Bonessa and Theresa Franks. Old and new members are invited to come and enjoy an evening of renewed friendships, interesting conversations and fun.
Chorus concert
The Albert Gallatin South Middle School will hold its spring concert at 7 p.m. at the school. Gail Diamond is directing this group of talented students in a variety of songs. Ralph Garcia is principal.
Final exams
Final exams will be administered to Albert Gallatin Area School District students the week of May 22. The last day of school is scheduled for June 1.
Parade dates
The Point Marion Memorial Day parade will be held on May 27 beginning at 11 a.m. The Fairchance parade will begin at 2:30 p.m. Masontown will hold its parade on May 29 beginning at 10 a.m., and the Smithfield parade will begin at 2 p.m.
Car, truck and bike show
The Masontown Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual car, truck and bike show today beginning at 9 a.m. The public is invited to show their vehicles or come and enjoy the beauty and appreciate the work to restore and care for these unbelievable machines.
Senior center news
Members of the Masontown Senior Center held a soup sale during the month of April. The group also benefited from blood pressure checks.
Virginia McCann, Tillie Del Gado and Nancy Hostetler made flower trees and napkin holders for the Easter dinner. An Easter program was led by Virginia McCann, with readings by Charles Lawrence, Josephine Putila and Jenny Ebner.
The jellybean story was told by Mary Corob, Joe Collins, Virginia Lowe, Tillie DelGado, Eileen Hillhouse, Clara Delaney and Louise Ziemkowsky, each pretending to be the jellybean color of the story. Shirley Rhodes led in the singing of Easter hymns and other Easter music. Candy-filled bunnies were given to those attending, and the flower trees were awarded as door prizes.
Carol Quarrick spoke about better sleep on April 17 and a food distribution was held on April 19. Mary Springer led a Bible study during April and Virginia McCann and Mary Corob keep the games fun.
Birthday celebrants for the month included Frank LeDonne and Charles Lawrence.
The public is invited to come and join the fun at the Masontown Senior Center.
Health fair
The Albert Gallatin Area School District is sponsoring a health fair on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Albert Gallatin North Middle School in McClellandtown.
Vendor displays will be held by Coca Cola, Steps to a Healthier Fayette, United Dairy, YMCA, Concept Food Sales, Penn State Cooperative, American Heart Association, Chestnut Ridge, Head Start, Gordon Food Service, Adagio Health, Fayette Drug & Alcohol, Albert Gallatin Faculty and more.
Activities include a dance revolution, jump rope, an obstacle course and tinkling sticks.
The Albert Gallatin Area School District is committed to promote and protect children’s health, well-being and ability to learn by supporting healthy eating and physical activity.