LifeSpan’s Mon Valley Center at Olympia will hold its 2nd Annual Car Cruise at the Olympia Shopping Center (4313 Walnut Street, McKeesport) on Saturday, September 17 (rain date is Saturday, September 24) from noon to 4 p.m. (preregistration is from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.). Entry fee is $5. All cars and trucks are welcome.

Council 3026 of the Knights of Columbus is collecting gently used shoes and new shoes until September 15 with drop-off points at Holy Family Parish, West Newton and Seven Dolors Parish, Yukon.

The Vernon Bells are hosting a fall bunco party on Sunday, October 2, 2016 at 1 p.m. at the Riverside Place Senior Center, Charleroi. Men, women and children (aged 12 and up) are cordially invited for an afternoon of Bunco, lunch and prizes. Donation: $10. Please call 724-736-0354 for information and tickets.

By Jill Brown

The second annual Miss Mid Mon Valley pageant had to be moved to its sponsor's location – Zelenski Bridal and Prom Shoppe in Charleroi – from the original Market House location because of the rain. The pageant was held on Saturday, July 30, 2016, at 11 a.m. It was free of charge and all were welcome to attend. The big crowd was standing-room only. Read more...