Crossroads Ministries, located at 81 Walter Long Drive in Finleyville, will once again serve as an area drop-off site for the Operation Christmas Child shoebox distribution project. Now in its 32nd year, Operation Christmas Child, a ministry of Samaritan’s Purse, has delivered gift-filled shoeboxes to more than 232 million children who live in 170 countries and territories around the world

Monessen Public Library will have two genealogy workshops during the month of October.  On Saturday October 18 at 11:30AM, Donna Vesely will present "Beginner Genealogy Workshop: Build Your Family Tree.”  Are you ready to uncover your family’s story? This hands-on workshop is designed for beginners who want to start building a family tree using online resources. You will learn how to start a family tree with the information you already know, use free and subscription-based genealogy websites like Ancestry.com and MyHeritage.com, and walk away with a printed copy of the family tree you begin during the session. Special Bonus: All participants will have temporary access to subscription services (Ancestry.com and MyHeritage.com) during the workshop. 

John McMillan Presbyterian Church’s Annual Christmas Affair

This summer, the Friends of the South Park Township Library proudly contributed $5,900 to fuel the library’s Summer Reading Program—and the results were nothing short of inspiring.  Kids dove into adventure at more than 60 events, drawing nearly 2,000 young readers.  Teens found their spark at 30+ programs, with close to 300 participants.  Adults joined the fun too, with over 30 enriching events and nearly 700 attendees.