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JULY 3

FREE COMMUNITY DINNER - Wednesday, July 3 at 6:00PM.  California United Methodist Church hosts its free monthly "Wonderful Wednesday" dinner, held on the 1st Wednesday of each month.  Mark your calendars accordingly. Location: 227 Third Street, California, PA. It's across the street from the Dairy Queen.  This month is a picnic theme with the main entree being cold sandwiches.  Bring a friend and a covered dish to share. Everyone is welcome.  For more details, contact the church office at 724-938-2270. We look forward to meeting you!

JULY 4

ANNUAL FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA - The Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce and the Mon Valley YMCA along with the local business owners are proud to continue the Independence Day Celebration.  The fireworks extravaganza will be held on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at the Monongahela Aquatorium.  The fireworks display will begin at 9:30PM.  A rain date of July 5 has been scheduled. The firework display will be professionally fired by Pyrotechnic Artist, Inc.  This event is solely funded by Chamber Members, private donations, service clubs and organizations throughout the community. Food Vendors, Game Trailers and glow in the dark products will be available during the evening.  

JULY 4

RAILROAD STREET FAIR - The youth division of the Monongahela Main Street Program, known as "M.y. Main St" will hold its sixth annual "Railroad - Street Fair" in the 200 block of Third Street on July 4 from 6:00 PM – 9:00PM.  The Fair consists of about 25 booths, including vendors, food booths, games, and other attractions.  Food will include gyros, funnel cakes, hotdogs, and a real lemonade stand run by grade schoolers.  There will be music played on a Celtic harp, a violin, and a guitar, plus balloons, caricatures, facepainting, and crafts by young local entrepreneurs.  For additional information or any questions, call 724-310-3299.

JULY 5

BLOOD DRIVE - Elks Lodge #2213.  Friday, July 5 from 1:30PM to 5:50PM.  Bloodmobile, 2789 South Park Road in Bethel Park. The Blood Mobile will be in the parking lot.

JULY 6

WWII MONUMENT DEDICATION - In partnership with Mary, Queen of Peace Parish, the St. George Church Preservation Society (SGCPS) has restored the St. George WWII plaque that was once located on the front of St. George Church in the Allentown neighborhood of Pittsburgh.  The plaque displays the names of 1,017 St. George parishioners who served in WWII and includes the 35 who lost their lives.  A dedication ceremony for the monument will take place at 11:00AM on Saturday, July 6. The monument is located in the St. George section of St. John Vianney Cemetery at 920 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15210.  A reception will follow at Mary, Queen of Peace Parish Hall at 81 S. 13th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203.  Please RSVP by phone or email to help us in planning for the event.

JULY 9

SOUTH HILLS COIN CLUB MEETING - Tuesday evening July 9, at 7:30PM at the Bethel Park municipal building located at 5100 West Library Avenue in Bethel Park. All members and the general public are invited.  This month’s program will be the annual summer pizza party.  A 50/50 will be offered and children’s prizes to be awarded. Applications are now being accepted for membership. For more information call 724-984-6611. 

JULY 11

GIANT OAKS GARDEN CLUB - Monthly meeting, Thursday, July 11, at St. David’s, 905 McMurray Road. The program will begin at 1:00PM.  The speaker this month is Diann Warznak who will be teaching us different ways to fold a napkin for a pretty table setting.  Bring two 17.5X17.5 cloth napkins for practice.  Guests are welcome to come to the lunch and program.  Guests need to register by calling Donna at 724-470-6170.  The luncheon fee is $6.

JULY 12

WHISKEY REBELLION FESTIVAL - Washington, PA, July 12 and 13, 2024.   The popular festival is always the 2nd weekend in July and takes place along Main Street, between Wheeling and Maiden Streets.  This summer festival honors the significant period of America’s early days through historic reenactments, history and heritage displays, street theater performances, children's area, music, food and libations, all the while shining a national spotlight on the city, county and region.  Enjoy historic street theater, history display tables, shopping with food and drink. The Bradford House and the Whiskey Rebellion Education and Visitor Center are open for tours during the day on Saturday.  Learn about 18th-century living, why the Whiskey Rebellion happened, relive history, and celebrate good music, food, and community.  This event is brought to you by the Bradford House Historical Association.  To learn more, visit bradfordhouse.org/whiskey-rebellion-festival.

JULY 15

ROSTRAVER SPORTSMEN AND CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION – Monthly Meeting, 539 Cedar Creek Rd. in Belle Vernon, Monday July 15, at 7:30 PM. All members are encouraged to attend. Applications are now being accepted for membership from both men and women. For more information call 724-984-6611. rostraversca.org

JULY 19

FLEA MARKET - The Labouré Ladies Guild of St. Catherine Labouré Parish will hold its annual flea market “Timeless Treasures” from 9:00AM to 5:00PM on Friday, July 19 and from 9:00AM to 1:00PM on Saturday, July 20 at St. Louise deMarillac Church in the LeGras Parish Center (lower level), 320 McMurray Road, Upper St. Clair. Sale items will include jewelry, gently used children’s clothing to size 6, toys, decorative items, knick knacks, kitchen items, holiday decorations, linens, tools, books, some furniture and much more.  There will also be a boutique offering better quality items.  Due to fire restrictions, strollers are not permitted inside LeGras Parish Center.

JULY 20

HALF THE TAKE - Community Revitalization of West Newton (C.R.O.W.N.) is holding a ‘Half the Take’ on July 20, at 8:00PM at Vine Street Park in West Newton.  Hundreds of golf balls will be loaded into a bucket truck and dropped onto a bullseye.  Closest to the center is the winner. $5 a ball.  Contact CROWN15089@yahoo.com to find out how to purchase balls. 

JULY 20

HOAGIE FUNDRAISER - The West Newton First Church of God will hold their third Hoagie Sale of the year on July 20. This fundraiser is to raise funds for our Mission Trip.  Large American homemade hoagies are just $10.  Telephone your order and time that you want to come to the church in the morning to pick up.  Any leftover hoagies will be sold at Ace Hardware and Rite Aide. The West Newton First Church of God is located at 157 N. Second St. in West Newton.  Call 724-872- 7467 to place an order.

JULY 21

WARRIORS ROCK CONCERT - July 21 at 7:00PM, The Monongahela Aquatorium.  A musical tribute concert starring Veterans/First Responders and was created as a community event with the vision of a national concert tour that would have a grassroots touch in every city where the concert is performed.  Noted as the “best 2 ½ hours you can spend!”  They’ve performed concerts in San Diego on the USS Midway and all across the country.  Tickets purchased at the gate are $10 per person, FREE for children under 6!  The proceeds benefit local Mon Valley Veterans Organizations & The Monongahela Area Historical Society.

JULY 21

FUNDRAISING EVENT - The Mon Valley Paws will hold a fundraising event on Sunday July  21, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Bloom and Brew, located at 100 Riverside Dr. in West Newton.  This is an outdoor event. Tickets will be sold for baskets.   Will also collect pet supplies. Hibachi Lou's food truck will be on site and Andrew Bicsey will provide live music from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. For more information call 724-493-8305. 

JULY 21

ANNUAL CAR SHOW - The Donora Fire Company will hold their 15th Annual Car Show on Sunday, July 21 from 10:00AM – 4:00PM at Palmer Park.  All cars, trucks, jeeps and motorcycles are welcome.  Donation for vehicle registration entry.  Dash Plaques and T-shirts to first 100 registrants.  Trophies, cold drinks, food, 50/50, Chinese auction.  Held rain or shine.  Questions or more info, call 724-379-7870

JULY 22

HISTORY OF KAUFFMAN’S DEPARTMENT STORE - The Peters Creek Historical Society welcomes Bob Stakeley, Director or Education at the Heinz History Center as their guest speaker, Monday, July 22.   The program will be held at 7:30PM at Wrights United Methodist Church, 788 Venetia Road, Venetia.   Stakeley’s program titled "Kauffman" will detail the history of the Kauffman Department Store from its beginning in 1871 as a small men's store on the southside with three brothers, Morris, Jacob and Isaac, to its expansion as the iconic flagship store at the corner of 400 Fifth Street.  The program is sure to bring back fond shopping recollections of "Meet Me Under The Clock", one of Pittsburgh's designated historical landmarks.

JULY 23

MON VALLEY PAWS MEETING - Tuesday July 23, at 6:00 PM at the Italian club, located at 112 7th St. in Monessen. All department heads will present their plans for the upcoming year. For more information call 724-493-8305. 

JULY 24

HOW NOT TO BE SCAMMED - Saints Joachim and Anne Catholic Parish Christian Mothers will host a presentation “How Not To Be Scammed” by Jayme Giel from First National Bank on Wednesday, July 24 at 7pm in St. Michael Archangel Hall, 101 McClay Drive, Elizabeth. All are welcomed and light refreshments will be provided.  For more information call the Parish Office at 412-751-0663

JULY 24 - 27

SUMMER FEST - Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish kicks off ‘Summer Fest’ on Wednesday, July 24, from 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM running each night through Saturday, July 27. The festival is located at St. Thomas a’ Becket Church Grounds, 139 Gill Hall Road in, Jefferson Hills. 

Summer Fest is a fun-filled event for the whole family featuring rides by LAM Amusements, face painting and games for kids, bingo, nightly raffle, games of chance and a Super Auction with chances to win great prizes. Each evening of the festival features live entertainment and dinner specials.  Additional food items available every evening include hamburgers, hot dogs, kielbasa, hot sausage, french fries, Pizza, ice cream, funnel cakes, and homemade donuts, baked goods, beer and wine coolers.   For additional information and questions, please contact the parish office at 412-755-2046.

JULY 27

VENDOR / CRAFT SHOW - A Christmas in July vender/craft show will be held at the First Presbyterian Church 501 Fayette Avenue Belle Vernon, Pa. on Saturday July 27, 2024 from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM. For more information call 724-929-7616. 

JULY 28

CAR SHOW - Victory Hill Social Club Car Show will be held Sunday July 28, from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 25 Jones Lane, Monongahela, PA. Registration begins at 10:00 AM with an entry fee of $5. Trophies, Food, Drinks, Half the Take, Raffle Baskets, and Music by DJ.  Rain Date: Sunday August 4

JULY 28

POLKA FEST - July 28 at North Belle Vernon Community Bank Park . 2:00PM – 6:00PM.  A day of Live music, Food, Dancing, and to support the park! Become a sponsor or Polka pal.  For more information, visit NBVPark.com/PolkaSponsor or call 724-963-8014 for details

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