Monongahela Area Revitalization Corporation Announces May Events

Last Updated on Wednesday, 26 April 2017 16:24

The Monongahela Area Revitalization Corporation (MARC) has announced its annual May events and a new event for the entire area.

MARC sponsored antique appraisal scheduled

Antiques Appraisal

The 13th annual antiques appraisal will be held Saturday, May 13 at the Monongahela Area Library, 813 West Main Street, Monongahela, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Items will be appraised by Anthony Luppino and Phong T. Bui of the Luppino Brothers Antiques and Estate Jewelry of Mt. Lebanon. Open appraisals will be held beginning at 10 a.m. for a nominal fee of $5. A private appraisal may be scheduled after 3 p.m. the day of the event for a $10 fee.
Over 55 items were appraised at last year’s event with many antiques, pieces of jewelry, collectibles, and small pieces of furniture.
For more information on the Antique Appraisal, please call Emma at (724) 258-6297.

Pooch Parade
On Saturday, May 27, MARC will sponsor the Monongahela Pooch Parade. This annual event will originate at the Monongahela Aquatorium with a registration of our canine friends at 10 a.m. All pets must be on a leash, licensed, and have current immunizations. There is a $5 registration fee for each entry. Professional pet photographers will be on hand during all Pooch Parade activities.
The parade will begin at 11 a.m. and exit the Aquatorium at Second Street, travel to Main Street and finish at Chess Park. Chess Park will serve as the center of pooch festivities, with dog-related vendors, exhibits, food booths, a Chinese auction, and free parking around the area.
For more information on the Pooch Parade, please call Corrina at 724-258-6524.

5K Run/Walk
George Eckert, MARC President, also announced that MARC will sponsor a 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, September 30 through the communities of Monongahela and New Eagle. “We are currently making plans for this event and will have more to announce by the middle of June,” Eckert said.

US Flags for Sale
Eckert also announced that MARC is selling United States flags. The flags are three feet by five feet (3x5) and cost $5 and $13 each. The $13 flag has embroidered stars in the field. Flags will be available at all MARC events.