An Eighteenth Century Flax to Linen Fest will be held at the historic Oliver Miller Homestead in South Park on Sunday, August 17 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. On this special day, visitors to the Homestead will see the processing of flax to linen from harvesting to rippling, retting, breaking, scutching, hackling, spinning, and being woven into cloth on the loom. Come and learn what these terms mean!
Read more...The Music & Arts Series of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Upper St. Clair presents America's most celebrated concert organist, Paul Jacobs, on Friday, August 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. Suggested donation is $10.
Read more...Jim Maimone of Eighty Four, PA recently purchased a number of historical items at auction. Among the items was an old text, Complete History of World War II. The owner’s page contained the following information:
Read more...Mark you calendar to make sure you don't miss each Saturday's Farmers' Market at Simeral's Square in West Newton, located at the corner of Water and Main St. The market opens at 10 a.m. and runs to 2 p.m. each Saturday. Come on down and shop for some of your local favorites.
Read more...Traditional soups well-known to western Pennsylvanians will be offered to please the taste buds of patrons of the next Soup Takeout Fundraiser at the Sisters of St. Francis of the Providence of God on Wednesday, August 13. Borsht – a cold beet soup will be offered along with classic chicken noodle soup and wedding soup.
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