Observance slated
In brief… The East End Concerned Citizens group will host a block party from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. today at the corner of Coolspring Street and Collins Avenue in Uniontown to celebrate National Night Out.
The purpose of the event, which is held in towns across the county, is to increase community-police partnerships and awareness of neighborhood watch efforts.
According to the National Association of Town Watch, more than 35 million people are expected to participate in event.
Also joining in hosting the block party are Target, a national sponsor of the event, Uniontown Mayor Ed Fike’s office and the Uniontown Redevelopment Authority.
Food, entertainment, educational activities, police and community programs and more will be presented. Domestic Violence Services, city police, state police and the Uniontown Fire Department will host informational and interactive booths.
Revamped Youth Group will provide games and entertainment. Face painting, balloon artists, and music also will be presented.
The East End Concerned Citizens is a grassroots initiative led by residents, property owners and community leaders.
For more information about this event, call Gina Jones at 724-430-4127.
Library event set
Republic Community Library announces “Summer on the Farm.”
The Summer on the Farm festivities will begin at 6 p.m. Aug. 10 at the Republic Community Library with a story hour, crafts and games. The festivities continue at 6 p.m. Aug. 11 with Movie Night. Movies of interest to children and young people will be shown. The festivities will conclude on Aug. 12 beginning at 6 p.m. with a story hour and then concluding with pony rides and a petting zoo.
Everyone is invited to attend. Republic Community Library summer hours will continue as it is open from 10 a. m. to 1 p.m. Mondays, from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays. Anyone interested in volunteering at the library can call librarian Martha Davis at 724-785-4255.