Friday, June 13
COMPUTER CLASSES – The Flenniken Public Library in Carmichaels is offering free beginner’s computer classes for five weeks beginning July 19. Classes will cover topics ranging from the mouse to the Internet. Call 724-966-5263 to sign up; space is limited.
CHURCH CONCERT – The First Baptist Church of Waynesburg will host a concert, featuring professional trumpeter Chiz Rider, at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 15, at the church located at 303 W. High St. in Waynesburg. The public is cordially invited to attend this free event. For more information, call the church office at 724-627-6444.
YARD SALE – The 16th annual Cabbage Flats All-Town Yard Sale will take place Saturday, July 21, on Route 88 in Greensboro. Come early for the best selections.
FAMILY REUNION – Descendants of John Mack and Nancy Johnson Phillips will hold their 35th annual reunion Saturday, July 21, in the lower level of Building No. 10 at the Greene County Fairgrounds. Dinner will be at 12 p.m. with social time continuing until 4 p.m. Each family is to bring a covered dish. Place settings and pop will be provided. All relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend.
SUMMER CAMP – The 21st Century Community Learning Center’s summer camp program is being held every Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., until Wednesday, July 25, at all five county school districts. The camp is open to students who completed kindergarten through eighth grade in the past year. Reading, math, technology and recreation will be combined with camp activities and projects that are age-appropriate. For more information or to register, call 724-627-7173.
BUSINESS SEMINAR- The Small Business Development Center recently announced the following event, “The Second Step: Developing A Business Plan,” will take place on July 27. There is a fee for this workshop. The seminar will be held from 7:30 to 10 a.m. at the University of Pittsburgh’s Mervis Hall. For more information, call 412-648-1542.
MCCRACKEN REUNION – The McCracken Family Reunion for all family members and friends will be held on July 29 at the Jacktown Volunteer Fire Hall, behind the Christian church in Wind Ridge. The reunion will begin at 12:30 p.m., and food will be served at 1 p.m. Please bring food to share.
TICKET SALE – Members of the New Freeport VFD will be selling tickets to raffle off a 2008 Suzuki 700 King Quad or a 2008 Honda 680 Rincon at their annual bake sale at the Greene County Courthouse on Friday, Aug. 10. Tickets will also be available on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month at the fire hall from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The winner will be determined by the Big Four nightly drawing on Oct. 31.
ZOO TRIP – The Bowlby Public Library will hold its annual Zoo Trip on Saturday, Aug. 18. The bus will leave the library at 8 a.m. and leave the zoo to return home at 4 p.m. The cost of the trip will be $10 for patrons ages 13 and older, and $8 for children ages two to 12. Children 23 months and younger are free. The price includes the bus and a zoo entrance ticket. For more information, contact the children’s department of the library at 724-627-9776.
PRESOCK REUNION – The Presock Family Reunion will be held on Sunday, Aug. 5 at Wana B Park in Carmichaels, beginning at 1 p.m. Bring a covered dish, beverage and an auction item. Tableware, meat and condiments will be provided. Family photos welcome.