Happenings & Events

Last Updated on Wednesday, 30 September 2020 20:07

OCTOBER 2

FISH FRY – 10:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Drexel Hall Reception Center, 208 Abromatis Street, Bentleyville, PA 15314. Offerings included beer battered cod, baked cod, shrimp, dinner and sandwiches; various sides. Takeout only, call ahead for pickup curbside: 724-209-1370, extension 424. Sponsored by Saint Katharine Drexel Fundraising Committee. For more info contact: Saint Katharine Drexel Catholic Parish, Bentleyville, PA 15314, 724-209-1370

OCTOBER 3

FILL A BAG BOOK SALE – 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Parking Lot, West Newton Library, 124 N. Water St., West Newton, PA. Masks are mandatory. Cookbooks, childrens books, adult hardcover and paper back, non-fiction, biographies, audio tapes and DVD’s. For more info, 724-633-0798.

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS – 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church, 139 North Jefferson Avenue, Canonsburg, PA 15317. If pets are difficult to transport, sick, or otherwise unable to successfully participate, owners are welcome to bring a picture of their pet(s) to the church to receive a blessing or prayer. Blessing of the Animals Service: 1-1:20 pm in the church garden. Drive-up and walk-up blessings: 1:30-3 pm in front of the church. Dogs and cats will leave with a treat. Participants are expected to observe state health guidelines related to physical distancing and face masks.

PENNY DAY AT THE MONTOUR TRAIL – 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Peters Township, South Park Township, Jefferson Hills and Clairton. South Hills Friends of the Montour Trail’s annual Penny Day fundraiser. The parking lot at the South Park location will be set up with a drive around loop and to avoid traffic tie-ups on Piney Fork Road there will be no donation collections on the road. All locations will be set up for no contact donations.

ROAST BEEF DINNER – 4-7:00 p.m., Elizabeth United Methodist Church, 317 South 2nd Ave, Elizabeth, PA. Takeout only. Stop in to order or Call 412-384-7050 to place your order. Menu includes: roast beef, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans, coleslaw or applesauce, roll & dessert. Adults $10/Child $6. Thank you to all our loyal customers!

OCTOBER 9

OCTOBER 10

PENNY DAY AT THE MONTOUR TRAIL – 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Bethel Park. South Hills Friends of the Montour Trail’s annual Penny Day fundraiser. The parking lot at the South Park location will be set up with a drive around loop and to avoid traffic tie-ups on Piney Fork Road there will be no donation collections on the road. All locations will be set up for no contact donations.

CRAFT AND VENDOR SHOW – 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., American Legion Post 75, 660 Miller Ave, Clairton PA. There will be all kinds of crafts and Vendor booths. There will be great food also like Bar-B-que ribs, Funnel cakes, etc. For more information e-mail loucampbell21@gmail.com or call 724-544-5462.

COMIC PERFORMER GAB BONESSO – 7:00 p.m., Peters Township Public Library. To help with coping methods to deal with anxiety, award-winning comic Gab Bonesso will perform via a Zoom presentation on World Mental Health Day. Bonesso will share an interactive look at her successes and struggles with mental health issues. In her “Ride the Wave” talk, she will focus on staying positive, healthy, and creative during difficult times, incorporating her famous humor throughout. Registration is required for access to this free event suitable for adults and teens. Register online at ptlibrary.org/events.

OCTOBER 13

CLOTHES 4-U – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., The First United Methodist Church, 200 State Street, Belle Vernon, PA. Clothes 4U outreach ministry will be open to the public on Tuesday, October 13th and Tuesday, October 27th. Please follow the CDC guidelines of wearing a mask and practicing social distancing. Also, clothing donations are being accepted. You may drop them off during the scheduled times listed or call the office to make other arrangements for drop-off. Clothing must be clean and in good condition. If there is an urgent need before the scheduled time, please call the church office at 724-929-4696 (Monday through Friday 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) so we can be sure to assist you.

SOUTH HILLS FRIENDS OF THE MONTOUR TRAIL – 6:30 p.m., telephone conference call. Instructions for joining the call will be sent out to the Friends members in the September agenda. Individuals not receiving the agenda may send a request for an emailed copy to info@montourtrail.org. The South Hills Friends are responsible for maintenance of the Montour Trail between Library and Clairton. Additional information concerning the trail, including South Hills Friends contact information, may be obtained on the Montour Trail web site www.montourtrail.org.

SOUTH HILLS COIN CLUB – 7:30 p.m., Bethel Park municipal building at 5100 West Library Ave. in Bethel Park. All members and the general public are invited. This months program will be on Mercury dimes. A 50/50 will be offered and childrens prizes to be awarded. Applications are now being accepted for membership. For more information call 724-984-6611.

OCTOBER 16

OCTOBER 19

ROSTRAVER SPORTSMENS ASSOCIATION – 7:30 p.m., 539 Cedar Creek Rd., in Belle Vernon, Pa. Monthly meeting. 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.

OCTOBER 22-23

DONORA PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK SALE – 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Downstairs Community Area, Donora Library. Shoppers will be required to mask up and maintain proper distancing. Grab a bagful for $5 or $1 for hardbacks and $.50 paperbacks. Surprise grab-bags $1.00. All children's books $1 or less. CDs/DVDs $.50.

OCTOBER 23

OCTOBER 24

HAM DINNER FUNDRAISER - 4-7:00 p.m., Gary’s Chuckwagon Restaurant, 109 S. Second Street, West Newton. Hosted by West Newton Public Library. Takeout only. Dinner Includes: Slice of Baked Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Greenbeans, Cole Slaw, Roll & Butter, Dessert. Cost is $15.00. Tickets may be purchased at: Gary's Chuckwagon or West Newton Library. Questions: Call 724.633.0798 or email: westnewton@wlnonline.org

SPAGHETTI DINNER – 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., the Cokeburg Moose Social Hall, 38 Grant St, Cokeburg, PA. Sponsored by the Cokeburg Moose Club, it is a benefit for Angelo Rio Lopez (23 years old who has intestinal metaplasia) and Levi Jordan (21years old who has Crohn's disease) Both are Bentworth Alumni. Pre-sold tickets available, walk-ins are also accepted. The tickets are $10.00, and includes spaghetti, salad, dessert. Also Chinese auction and half take. Call Barb Benedetti for tickets and/or if you would like to donate to this good cause at 724-503-5512.

OCTOBER 25

CABBAGE ROLL DINNER – 11:30 a.m. – until sold out, Drexel Hall Reception Center, 208 Abromatis Street, Bentleyville, PA 15314. Two Cabbage rolls, mashed potatoes, green beans. Takeout only, call ahead for pickup curbside: 724-209-1370, extension 424. Sponsored by Saint Katharine Drexel Fundraising Committee. For more info contact: Saint Katharine Drexel Catholic Parish, Bentleyville, PA 15314, 724-209-1370

OCTOBER 26

PETERS CREEK HISTORICAL SOCIETY - 7:30 p.m., Wrights United Methodist Church, 788 Venetia Road, Venetia. Guest speaker, Mr. Bob Starkeley, Director of Education for the Heinz History Center, will be speaking on the history of the iconic Kaufman Department Store in Pittsburgh. the store was founded in 1871 by Kaufman brothers Morris, Jacob and Isaac as a small men's store on the southside. By 1877

the store moved to its downtown location. Over the years "meet me under the Kaufman clock" became a local tradition and for a time Kaufmans was the most prominent of seven such department stores in downtown Pittsburgh. Public is welcome. Check out the society's website: peterscreekhistoricalsociety.org for interest and society events.

OCTOBER 27

CLOTHES 4-U – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., The First United Methodist Church, 200 State Street, Belle Vernon, PA. Clothes 4U outreach ministry will be open to the public on Tuesday, October 27. Please follow the CDC guidelines of wearing a mask and practicing social distancing. Also, clothing donations are being accepted. You may drop them off during the scheduled times listed or call the office to make other arrangements for drop-off. Clothing must be clean and in good condition. If there is an urgent need before the scheduled time, please call the church office at 724-929-4696 (Monday through Friday 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) so we can be sure to assist you.

OCTOBER 28

TRUNK N TREAT – 6:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m., Crossroads Ministries, 81, Walter Long Rd, Finleyville, PA.

Crossroads Ministries would like to invite your family to our Trunk n Treat. Come for candy, hot dogs, hot chocolate, and a costume contest. Candy will be safely handed out of decorated trunks. Free trunk treat n register starting Oct. 1 at crossroadsministries.com

OCTOBER 30

OCTOBER 31

TAKE-OUT PASTA DINNER – 2-6:00 p.m., Pigeon Creek Presbyterian Church, 45 Church Road, Eighty Four, PA 15330. Includes Pasta, Meatball, Salad, Bread, & Cookies. Adults $10, Children under 10 $5. To place order when ready for pick-up, call 724-413-6609. To Pre-Purchase Tickets Call 724-225-3431.

NOVEMBER 6-7

OPERATION TROOP APPRECIATION JEWELRY SALE – Friday 1-7:00 p.m., Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.,South Park Community Center, (located behind South Park Library) Across from Gils Restaurant, 2675 Brownsville Road, South Park, PA 15129. Generous friends of our military have donated wonderful jewelry. We advertise “gently used”, however we have also received brand new jewelry with tags still attached … great gifts! Included: Necklaces, Bracelets, Rings, Holiday Pieces, Religious, Watches, Scarf Pins and Scarves, Cuff Links, Tie Clips, Some Misc. Items. Nothing is more than $5. Fabulous “American Raffle” baskets. For more information about Operation Troop Appreciation (OTA), visit our website

www.operationtroopappreciation.com