Pals Ladies Auxiliary
Masontown news The Pals’ Ladies Auxiliary will be holding their Christmas Party at the Diamond Ballroom on Dec. 6 beginning at 1 p.m. Reservations must be made by Nov. 29. Cost is only $5 per member. Dues for 2010 will be accepted until Dec. 31. The next meeting of the Pals’ Ladies Auxiliary will be held on Jan. 6 beginning at 7 p.m. Committee Chairman is Sue Schroyer and Debbie Smodic will donate the $5 gift.
The Pals’ Children’s Christmas Party will be held on Dec. 20 at the Pals’ Club Social Hall beginning a 1 p.m.
AG North Band
The Albert Gallatin North Band will be sponsoring a Bob Evans Community Fun Night on Saturday. A portion of all sales, which also includes take-out orders, will benefit the band when you present one of our AG North Band flyers at the register. Flyers are being sent home with all band members for distribution to their friends and families and are also available by contacting Nancy Joswick at 724-438-0881.
Makeover Contest
Masontown Matters is asking Masontown schools, churches and civic groups to participate in a contest that involves decorating the flowerpots and storefront windows on Main Street. The theme can be either a winter or Christmas theme. The schools will decorate the flowerpots and the adult groups will decorate the storefront windows. Public voting will determine the winner in each category. The winner of the storefront window will win $100 and the winner of the flowerpot will win $50. All groups wishing to participate must notify Jo Lofstead by Nov. 30 of your intent to enter the contest by e-mail at jlofsted@pahouse.net. More information will then be given following your registration.
Italian Ladies
The Masontown Italian Ladies Auxiliary will be holding its Christmas Party on Dec. 2 beginning at 5 p.m. at the Hartley Inn in Carmichaels. A $10 gift exchange is optional. Please call any officer with your reservation.
Cemetery Friends
Friends of the Masontown Cemetery will be holding a meeting Monday beginning at 6 p.m. at the John Maykuth Funeral Home. Anyone interested in preserving this local treasure is asked to attend.
Celebration planned
Masontown Matters invites all Masontown residents to a Christmas celebration on Friday, Dec. 11, beginning at 6 p.m. at the corner of Main Street and Church Avenue across from PNC Bank. The town Christmas tree will be lighted, carols will be sung, cookies and beverages will be available, voting for the favorite storefront window and flowerpot will take place.
Community Kitchen
The next Masontown Community Kitchen meal will be held on Tuesday beginning at 4 p.m. and serving until 7 p.m. The evening’s meal will be the chefs’ house specialty, homemade spaghetti, salad, Panera breads and desserts.
The last meal at the soup kitchen was on Nov. 10 with nearly 200 meals served.
The Community Kitchen is located in the First Presbyterian Church at 102 W. Church Ave. Meals are served between 4 and 7 p.m. every other Tuesday.
The staff at the Kitchen reminds you to invite someone to attend who you may know is in need of a meal and the social and spiritual fellowship and hospitality found there. The soup kitchen’s meals are free to anyone in need, but donations are welcomed and thankfully accepted.
Information for making a contribution or to schedule your time as a volunteer to help the Community Kitchen may be obtained by contacting Kathy West at 724-583-9514 or Bettie Crable 724-583-7464.