Future events
local The Geyer Performing Arts Center announces audition for “Scrooge – The Musical,” under the direction of Tracy Kelley, will take place in the center’s theater, 111 Pittsburgh St., Scottdale, from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. Those auditioning are asked to come prepared with 32 bars of music for vocal audition. The musical will be performed Nov. 3 through Dec. 2. For more information, call the Geyer Performing Arts Center at 724-887-0887 during the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.Point Marion Lions Club announced that no country music shows will be held until further notice. The club is closed for utility renovations.
A Bluegrass Festival will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. Oct. 14 on Main Street in Uniontown. The event will feature bluegrass entertainment, a dulcimer group, a square dance demonstration, food and refreshments. For more information, call 724-430-2926.
The Greater Uniontown Chorale will begin rehearsals for the fall season on Monday at the Third Presbyterian Church in Uniontown. Rehearsals are scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. All former members are invited to return along with any new prospective members. The choral will begin work on its theme of “An Old Fashion Christmas.” For more information, call director Warren Shirer at 724-628-1988 or board chairman Richard McCoy at 724-437-6400.
Ohiopyle Bluegrass will take place on Oct. 7. Doors will open at 5 p.m. Food and drinks will be sold. Seating will be provided. No alcohol or drugs will be permitted. Local and regional bands will perform 30-minute sets on stage. Rooms will be available off stage for jamming. A 50/50 drawing will be held. The Ohiopyle Community Center is located on Main Street in Ohiopyle on Route 381 between Farmington and Normalville across the road from the waterfalls. Call Bill Springer at 724-455-3919.
The Woodland Zoo and the Herald-Standard Pavilion in Farmington will present Rocktober Fest Oct. 8. The doors will open at 2 p.m., and the music will begin at 3 p.m. Four hot local bands, Impact, 9th Life, Happy Ending and Magin’ Nat, will play. Impact was the winner of the Redneck Festival’s battle of the bands. There is a cost for admission. Children 10 and under will be admitted free of charge. A reduced zoo admission will be offered with a concert ticket.
The Greater Uniontown Children’s Choir will accept new members for the 2006-2007 season through the end of October. Any interested children may audition Thursday evenings prior to choir rehearsal at 6:15 p.m. Students are asked to prepare the “Star Stangled Banner” for the audition. The choir will hold rehearsals from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Third Presbyterian Church, 425 Union St., Uniontown. Rehearsals will continue through May. The choir has performed in Harrisburg at the State Capitol and the Maryland Children’s choir festival. In addition to the annual concert, the choir performs for annual holiday events at Nemacolin Woodlands, Nemacolin Castle, Christian Klay Winery and private parties. The choir is open to children who like to sing from the Fayette/Greene County area in grades four through senior high. Boys must have unchanged voices. For more information, call 724-938-1348.Gallery MD at 502 S. Pittsburgh St., Connellsville, welcomes three artists to the gallery. Ray Forquer’s work includes original oils and pastels with a focus on Pennsylvania landscapes as well as prints of a historical nature. Maureen Ryan does portraits of historic cars. In addition to her works at the gallery, she takes commissions. Wayne Arnold works in a variety of medium, including alabaster and rare stones. His work includes jewelry and free-standing pieces. Gallery MD is open from noon to 5 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. For more information, call 724-626-2117.Third Presbyterian Church at Craig Meadows in Uniontown invites the public to participate on Thursday, Oct. 5, for the first evening in a weekly series called “MidWeek Electives.” Activities for all ages begin at 5:30 p.m. with a delicious meal. Dinner is free, but small donations will be accepted. After dinner, the church will offer a variety of Bible studies, games and activities for children and younger teens. Adults and older teens can choose from the following: “Walk Away the Pounds,” featuring exercise, fellowship and spiritual refreshment; “Blueprints for Men,” an examination of our foundation or blueprint for life; “Developing a Biblical Worldview,” a study of what the world looks like from God’s perspective; and Chancel Choir, where participants can join their voice with others to praise God. Third Presbyterian Church is located at 425 Union St. in Uniontown. Call the church office at 724-438-2529 to register or for more information about “MidWeek Electives.”
Regional Poverty Summit sponsored by America’s Promise Alliance will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, at the Willow Room off Route 51 in Belle Vernon. There is a registration fee, which includes a continental breakfast and lunch. The registration deadline is Wednesday and late registration may be accepted if space permits. Understanding the hidden rules of the difference socio-economic classes will be presented by renowned speaker Jim Littlejohn. All materials used will be drawn from author and educator Dr. Ruby Payne’s best-selling book titled “A Framework for Understanding Poverty.” For more information, call Susan at 724-437-2540 or contact her by e-mail at kids15401@verizon.net.
An All Town Yard Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, at the log cabin in Greensboro. Everyone living in Greensboro will get their own tile place along the Greensboro Walking Trail. People who don’t live in the borough can make a donation to the Nathanael Greene Historical Foundation. The event will feature a bake sale, free blood pressure readings by Cornerstone Care, face paintings and games by the high school girls’ basketball team.
A flea market will be held at the York Run Grange in Smithfield from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7. Refreshments will be available. Call 724-437-7815.
New Salem and Buffington will hold a community yard sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7.
A flea market will take place at the First United Methodist Church of Brownsville to benefit the Plaza Theater Organ Restoration Project. It will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7 The First United Methodist Church is located at 217 Church St., Brownsville. Donations of saleable items are welcome. Call 724-785-3201 for details about donating. The public is invited.
Candlelight ghost/legend tours will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday in October, beginning Oct. 7 and ending Oct. 29, at the historic Nemacolin Castle on Front Street, Brownsville. Special activities will take place on the castle grounds. Members of the Mon Valley Ghost Research Society will be available most nights for questions and to share pictures and stories. There is a charge for castle tours. No reservations are needed except for groups of 20 people of more. Groups may schedule at earlier hours, and there is a group rate. For more information, call 724-785-6882.
The Indian Creek Valley Lions Club will sponsor a flea market from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 14-15 at the Indian Creek Community Center, located on routes 711 and 381 at Indian Head. The club will be serving an all-you-can-eat pancake/buckwheat cake and sausage dinner and hot sandwiches. For table/space reservations, call Carrie Dix at 724-455-3089.
Touchstone Center for Crafts in Farmington will offer a full range of weekend classes this fall. There are workshops and classes being offered in blacksmithing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, metals and jewelry, photography, sculpture and more designed for students of all levels from beginner to advanced level. The final weekend of the fall season, Oct. 21-22, will be a mountain crafts weekend, featuring open studios, demonstrations and lots of hands-on projects. Traditional crafts with a contemporary twist will be offered. Lodging and meals also are available with reservations. For details about fall classes and events, contact Touchstone Center for Crafts at 80-721-0177 or visit the Web site at www.touchstonecrafts.com.
Christian W. Klay Winery in Chalk Hill will hold the following events: 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, 27 and 28 and Nov. 4, Murder Mystery; Sunday, Chili Cook-Off to benefit the State Theatre Center for the Arts and the West Virginia University College of Creative Arts; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 15, fall foliage and harvest celebration; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 18, grand opening of holiday greenery sale and event; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 2, Christmas open house.
The Downtown Uniontown Farmers’ Market is held every Friday in Storey Square next to the State Theatre Center for the Arts on Main Street. The market is held from 3 to 6 p.m. every Friday through Oct. 20. Fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers, including Duda’s Farms, along with homemade baked goods, candles, fresh cut flowers and Jackson Farms’ ice cream are just some of the items available every week. Heart-healthy activities sponsored by STEPS to a Healthier Fayette are held bi-weekly. For more information, contact the Fayette Progress Council at 724-437-1750. Senior citizen and WIC farmers’ market vouchers are accepted.
St. Therese Church Cookbook with familiar and traditional recipes “like Grandma used to make” is now available for sale. To place an order or for more information, call St. Therese Faith Formation Center at 724-437-1957 or Linda at 724-439-4036.
Classes are being held at The Geyer Performing Arts Center in Scottdale for those interested in performance-related topics. Some of the courses being offered include acting, vocals, songwriting, guitar and set design. The six-week courses are arranged by age from 8 to adult. The instructors include Josh Garsteck and Matt Starry. For information, call 724-887-0887 or stop by The Geyer Performing Arts Center at 111 Pittsburgh St., Scottdale.
Geezers’ Book Shop, now operating as 64 Crayons at Jozart Studios, has resumed Tuesday writing workshops from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at 333 Second St., California, located above the Dollar General store. Instead of concentrating on a single genre as in past years, the current group agreed that fiction, creative, non-fiction, poetry, plays, film scripts and songs may be presented for discussion. There is no charge for these sessions. For more information, call 724-938-9730 or e-mail 64crayons-@jozartstudios.com.
A cookbook with a forward by award-winning chef Joe Carei of Caileigh’s Restaurant in Uniontown is available at the State Theatre Center for the Arts in Uniontown. The cookbook is full of recipes and historic photographs of the Grand Old Lady of Main Street. They are available in the theater office from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and at all performances. Call 724-439-1360 to place a mail order. There is a cost for the cookbooks.
Laurel Mountain Baptist Church will sponsor a bike show and rally at 10 a.m. Oct. 7. The Soldiers of the Cross, a national motorcycle club, will participate. A bike show and ride will begin at 10 a.m. After the ride, lunch will be served. For more information, call the church at 724-329-4707 and visit the Web site at www.laurelmtnbaptist.org.
The Smock Historical Museum will open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each Saturday. The museum will retain open through October. It features artifacts of the coal and coke era. Also featured is a typical patch house from the early years, Cicconi’s Union Beer Garden, a barbershop and chapel and a gift shop with homemade crafts. Donations are accepted. Special tours can be arranged by calling 724-677-2415.
Proverbs 31 Quilt Guild will hold its third annual Quilt Show on Saturday, Oct. 14, at the Keisterville Union Church in Keisterville. It will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Quilts, wall hangings, table runners and items showcasing the traditional craft will be displayed. Hand quilting and piecing demonstrations will be ongoing during the show. A wide variety of foods, including ethnic favorites, will be available for sale, including takeouts. As in previous years, many flavors of pies will be the main dessert offering sold. Gift baskets with a variety of themes will be this year’s door prizes. A flea market area with items provided by guild members will be included in the day’s activities. Admission and parking are free. Call Kathy at 724-437-0422 or Nancy at 724-785-2540 for more information.
Taste of Italy wine tasting will take place Saturday, Oct. 14, at the Frank Ricco Sons of Italy Lodge No. 731, Brownsville. The event will feature a tradition of homemade wines made by area winemakers and a selection of tasty appetizers. There also will be raffles, a Chinese auction and chances on a basket of wine. The donation will includes commemorative wineglass. Non-profit winemakers interested in participating should contact Caroline at 724-785-3520.
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Pittsburgh CLO’s 2006 season at the Benedum Center will feature “Monty Python’s SPAMALOT,” Sept. 19 through Oct 1. Tickets and subscriptions are available online at www.pittsburghCLO.org, by fax at 412-281-1150 or by calling the subscription hotline at 412-281-2822. Group sales hotline is 412-264-2560.The Greater Scottdale Area Choral Society will begin its 2006-2007 concert season with rehearsals scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Monday in the Christ United Methodist Church in Scottdale. Under the direction of Dwight Brown and accompanied by Sue Booher, the society will begin to prepare music for the upcoming Christmas season. New members are always welcome.
Burning Earth will perform on Saturday, Sept. 30, at Cooper’s Campground in Slippery Rock to benefit the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society. Eight other bands will perform. Burning Earth also will perform on Monday, Oct. 9, at Club Straus at the Strip District in Pittsburgh. Rehab, a national band, will perform. Call 724-322-8378. Burning Earth will perform on Saturday, Oct. 27, during the Halloween cruise on the Gateway Clipper. Saliva, a national band, also will perform.
The Westmoreland Youth Symphony Orchestra (WYSO) will hold fall auditions for area high school and college students. Advanced middle school students are accepted in some cases. Auditions are open to all interested string, woodwind, brass and percussion players. Auditions will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday for all returning WYSO members and 10:30 a.m. Sept. 17 for new applicants. WYSO rehearses on Wednesday evenings, beginning Sept. 20 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Cecilian Hall on the campus of Seton Hill University in Greensburg. To schedule an audition or for more information, call the Westmoreland Symphony office at 724-837-1850.”The Monongahela Railway, Its History and Operation, 1903-1993,” a 212-page book with more than 300 black and white pictures and 24 maps of the system, is available at Brownsville Chamber of Commerce, 325 Market St., Fayette Chamber of Commerce, Uniontown Library, Flatiron Building, Nemacolin Castle in Brownsville, New Salem and Fairchance pharmacies and Hobbies & Stuff in Connellsville.
A revival will take place Oct. 4-7 at Liberty Church of God, Route 26, Glade Farms, W.Va. The revival will begin at 7 each night. Doug Wyatt is the evangelist. Host pastor is the Rev. Ricardo Alicastro. The public is welcome. Call 724-329-1466 for more information.
The 12th annual Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts Christmas Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 20-22 and Oct. 28-29 at the Washington County Fairgrounds, North Main Street, Washington. The newer $1.3 million exhibit buildings will be featured. More than 220 arts, crafts and food booths will be featured indoors in six heated buildings. The event will feature holiday music, holiday foods, Santa Claus for the kids and trolley rides. Free on-site parking will be available. The event will be held rain, snow, sleet or shine. An admission will be charge. Call 724-863-4577 for more information.
Flenniken Public Library, 102 E. George St., Carmichaels, will offer preschool story hour every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The library is also offering after-school tutoring for students in kindergarten through high school. A state-certified teacher runs the program. Sessions are customized to fit each child, Call 724-966-5263.
A grim legion of assorted witches, monsters, ghouls, eerie surprises and all things that go bump in the night are set to wander once more through the third annual Hundred Acres Manor Attraction in South Park. Pittsburgh’s “Site for Fright” is the region’s only 100 percent volunteer-based, tri-themed haunt and it also benefits the Homeless Children’s Education Fund and Animal Friends. Last year, $25,000 went to both organizations, with concessions and novelty proceeds of $8,000 benefiting the Thomas Presbyterian Church Haiti Mission Fund. The region’s largest haunted attraction takes place from today through Oct. 29. It is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Hundred Acres Manor is located on Hundred Acres Drive (off of Corrigan Drive) on the site of what used to be Sully’s Pool in South Park. This Halloween season, Hundred Acres Manor has expanded to tri-themed areas, plus the Maze. There is a general admission change. Hundred Acres Manor offers a special VIP “skip the light” rate and group rates. Call 412-851-HAUNT.
Demon House, the eerie rambling mansion high on a hill in Carroll Township, Monongahela, will open its doors, looking for tour takers with an interest in things that go bump in the night. Now in its second season, Demon House thrilled hundreds last year with its haunted story line. The adventure, peppered with live actors and morbid props, ties in nicely with the macabre legend that surrounds the house – the rumor it was built on a Native American burial ground by a mysterious woman some call a healer, others call a witch. The Demon House, located at 417 Coyle-Curtin Road in Carroll Township, opens its doors at 7:30 p.m., and the box office stays open until midnight. Tours through the house are conducted until the last guest has passed through. The house will be open to the public for tours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings Sept. 29 through Nov. 4, with a special Halloween session on Tuesday, Oct. 31. There is an admission charge. VIP passes are available. For more information and directions, call 724-483-3580.
or visit the Web site at www.demonhouse.com.