South Park Women’s Club Donation Will Help With Buffalo Preserve

Fran Ruppen, outgoing President of South Park Women’s Club recently presented a check for $891.20 to Friends of the South Park Buffalo Preserve. The SPWC check was presented to Tim Foster a Friend and Volunteer at South Park Preserve.

With the check received from Mrs. Ruppen, ‘The Friends’ of preserve were able to purchase 2 tranquilizer rifles and supplies, that are to be kept by Buffalo Bob and Allegheny County Police. These rifles had been on their wish list, because of a recent buffalo escape. They will be used as part of a plan to safely return a spooked or frightened buffalo back to its family. Receiving these tranquilizer rifles greatly improves odds that an animal will be safely returned with a happy, safe ending.

The ‘Friends’ of our famous buffalos, are thankful to all SPWC ladies for this generous donation. Monies, which enabled club ladies to donate to this cause, were raised throughout the year and especially because of their great craft show, which is held each October.

See $100 Million Displayed at Pittsburgh World’s Fair of Money®

The Public Can View Historic Coins, Banknotes, And Medals and Learn What Their Old Money May Be Worth At This Family-Friendly Event

More than $100 million of historic rare coins and currency, including the first public exhibit of a $25 million collection of the United States’ most beautiful gold coins, will be on display at the family-friendly Pittsburgh World’s Fair of Money® (www. WorldsFairof Money. com), August 8-12, 2023. The event will be at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd. in downtown Pittsburgh.

“More than 1,200 dealers will be buying and selling rare coins, vintage paper money, medals, and tokens in all price ranges as well as gold and silver. Many of the experts will provide free, informal evaluations of the public’s old money,” said Kim Kiick, executive director of the non-profit American Numismatic Association (www.money.org), organizer of the five-day event.

In addition to the exhibit of early 20th-century U.S. gold coins designed by acclaimed artist Augustus Saint-Gaudens at the request of President Theodore Roosevelt, visitors can also see a $30 million museum-quality display of 1,400 years of historic English money. It includes one of the five sets of never-issued gold and silver coins dated 1937 depicting current King Charles III’s great uncle, King Edward VIII, who famously gave up the throne in late 1936 “for the woman I love.” This will be only the second time these famous coins have been displayed in the United States.

“The public can take photos with costumed George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Ben Franklin reenactors and participate in educational seminars. Children can enjoy a treasure trivia game at the show,” Kiick said.

Marine Corps League of South Hills Hosting Annual Picnic/Pig Roast in South Park

Marine Corps League (MCL) South Hills Det. 726 is hosting their Annual Picnic/Pig Roast on Saturday, August 19 from 12 noon until dusk at South Park’s Maryland Shelter off Twin Hills Road. Please bring a covered dish and a game to share. For picnic details call Sr-Vice Commandant Chuck Burrow at 412-225-7501.

MCL Monthly meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m., American Legion Post 760, 2409 Bethel Church Road, 1st floor, Bethel Park. For MCL details call Commandant Gary Woodside at 724-348-8380 and leave your name and contact number.

“Money is history you can hold in your hands. Every coin, banknote, medal, or token has a story to tell about people, places, and events,” explained Dr. Ralph Ross, president of the 28,000-member American Numismatic Association. “The World’s Fair of Money is an educational event open to everyone. It is considered the biggest week of the year for coin collectors and anyone interested in the fascinating history of money.”

Public hours for the Pittsburgh World’s Fair of Money at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center are Tuesday, August 8, from 1 pm to 5:30 pm; Wednesday-Friday, August 9-11, 10 am to 5:30 pm; and Saturday, August 12, 10 am to 3:30 pm.

Admission Tuesday-Friday, August 8-11, is $10 for adults, children 12 and under as well as active and retired military personnel (plus up to 3 guests) admitted free. Admission is free for everyone on Saturday, August 12. For additional information visit www.WorldsFairofMoney.com.

Free Concert by Acapella Quartet ‘3Rivers4’

West Newton Senior Center

Reservations Required Due to Limited seating

Join us at the West Newton Senior Center on Thursday August 31 at 12:00 noon for lunch and a free show featuring the acapella quartet ‘3Rivers4’. Show tickets are free but reservations are required by August 23. Lunch includes turkey chef salad, vegetable soup, gelatin, and a milk. Lunch is a $2 donation for those age 60 and up, or $3.97 for those age 59 & under. This free entertainment program is funded in part by a grant from the Westmoreland County Parks & Recreation, the Westmoreland Library Network, and the West Newton Public Library. Come support these great community organizations. Please call the center to register at 724-872-4976.