Area first responders are invited to a free breakfast at Calvary Bible Church located at 990 4th St. Ext., North Charleroi (near the Charleroi School Campus) in honor of their service to our communities. Read more...

Elizabeth Forward Area Community Chorus is looking for interested adult singers for our Christmas Concert. Practices are Sunday evening 6-8:30 p.m. at Bethesda Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth starting September 6, 2015. Read more...

At the September meeting of the Charleroi Area Historical Society, two speakers will outline recent development projects by the community development corporations in Brownsville and Charleroi.

Listed below is the 2015 schedule of events for the West Newton Community Festival. More information can be found at www.westnewtonfestival.com.

Friday, September 11^th (5 – 11 p.m.)

Entertainment at Stage Area:

5:30-7:30 p.m. - Music by: “Flashback”

8-11 p.m. - Music by: “The House Band”

10:30 p.m. - Drawing of the Friday Night 50/50 Raffle

Other Activities:

Dunking Booth

Young Stars Baby Photo Contest

Cutest Pet Photo Contest sponsored by Pet Market at Rostraver Plaza

Saturday, September 12^th (12 – 11 p.m.)

Entertainment at Stage Area:

12-1 p.m. - Opening Ceremonies & 30^th Annual WNCF Parade sponsored by Commercial National Bank

1-1:30 p.m. - Young Champions of America Dance Team

1:30 – 2:30 p.m. - Wild World of Animals

2:30 – 4:30 p.m. - The G-Boys

5 – 6 p.m. - All Wheels Contest & Parade sponsored by the West Newton Bicycle Shop

6 – 7 p.m. - Dancing J’s

8 – 11 p.m. - Nomad

10:30 p.m. - Drawing of the Saturday 50/50 Raffle

Other Activities:

12-2:30 p.m. Fancy Nancy Parade & Tea Party at Christ Lutheran Church

Dunking Booth

Bouncy House & Rock Wall

Young Stars Baby Photo Contest

Cutest Pet Photo Contest sponsored by Pet Market at Rostraver Plaza

Sunday, September 13^th (12 – 6 p.m.)

Entertainment at Stage Area:

12-1 p.m. - Reverend Dr. Jeffery Johnson

1:45 p.m. - Announcement of winners of photo contests

1:45 – 2:30 p.m. - Acoustic Music by: Joey Papadakos

2:30 – 3:30 p.m. - Kelly’s Dance Team

4-6 p.m. - Music by: “Simple Pleasure”

Other Activities:

 12-6 p.m. - “That Guy with the Birds”. Visit with a variety of birds all day long and attend a show at 1:45 p.m. or 4 p.m. at the tent located behind the hot dog stand.

1-1:45 p.m. - Children & Adult Pet Contests & Parade sponsored by Hope Veterinary Hospital

Dunking Booth

Young Stars Baby Photo Contest

Cutest Pet Photo Contest sponsored by Pet Market at Rostraver Plaza

Around Town Events both Saturday and Sunday:

Library Book Sale at The Plumber House located on Water Street