PLACES to GO THINGS to SEE STUFF to DO

MAY 16

ELECTION DAY LUNCHEON -

The West Newton First Church of God, 157 N Second St West Newton, Pa urge you to go out and vote, then come and eat at our Election Day luncheon from 11am to 1pm. We will be serving soup, salads, sandwiches, desserts, and drinks with delicious home made food. For take out, call 724-872-7467 We will deliver to businesses locally.

MAY 16

FOOD & FELLOWSHIP - The First Presbyterian Church of Belle Vernon, Pa. located at 501 Fayette St. will sponsor a food and fellowship event with a free meal on Tuesday May 16, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. All donations benefit the Rostraver/Belle Vernon Food Pantry. For more information call 724-9297616.

MAY 17

‘RED, WHITE & BREW’ NETWORKING EVENT - The Washington County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a ‘Red, White & Brew’ Networking Event on Wednesday, May 17, from 5:00 PM7:00 PM. The event will be held at Mondays Brewing, 1055 Waterdam Plaza Drive in McMurray, 15317. Cost is $25 for members or $40 for non-members. All welcome. Event sponsored by KLH Engineers and HMT and Associates. Join us for a pre-Memorial Day celebration and networking event at Mondays Brewing. Visit https://www.washcochamber.com/ to register.

MAY 20

SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER - Pittsburgh South Hills Elks Lodge 2213 will be holding an ‘Open to the Public’ $10 Spaghetti Supper Lodge Fundraiser on Saturday, May 20 from 5:00 PM – 9:00PM. Enjoy a delicious meal while you listen to great music performed by Bill and Karen Shepherd who will play classic hits from Motown, Country, Rock and Blues. Lodge Doors Open at 5:00PM with musical performance from 6:00PM – 9:00 PM. Reservations Suggested 412-8310616. Pittsburgh South Hills Elks Lodge is located at 2789 South Park Road, Bethel Park PA 15102.

May 20

PLANT AND BAKE SALE - The First Presbyterian Church of Belle Vernon, located at 501 Fayette St. will hold their annual ‘Plant and Bake Sale’ on Saturday May 20 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. A large variety of plants and baked goods will be available for sale. Pre-orders are available. Proceeds will go to community outreach and mission projects of the church. For more information call 724-322-1384.

MAY 20

ANNUAL PLANT SALE AND GARDEN MARKET - The Giant Oaks Garden Club (GOGC) will sponsor its 22nd Annual Plant Sale and Garden Market on Saturday, May 20 at the Peters Township Public Library, in Peters Township. The plant sale will feature a large variety of quality potted perennial plants selected from members’ gardens. The sale runs from 9:00 a.m. until 12 Noon, rain or shine. Time strictly enforced. Also featured are herbs, vegetables, annuals, hanging baskets and raffle baskets of gardening items. GOGC members, many of whom are Master Gardeners, are available to assist and answer individual gardening questions from the public. The Garden Market will feature new and lightly used gardening items. For more information contact Barbara Jo Nerone, Plant Sale Committee, Giant Oaks Garden Club, 724-809-3397 or E Mail bjnerone@hky.com.

MAY 20 - 21

SPRING

VENDOR & CRAFT

SHOW - The Claysville Community Center will be holding their Annual Spring Vendor & Craft show on May 20 and 21. This will happen during the same time as the returning Pike Festival, which is slated to live up to past events. The craft show will be at the Center, located at 212 Main Street in Claysville. The show will be running both days from 10:00AM –4:00PM. Parking is available at the side of the building, behind the building and along Main Street. Please come and check out our unique vendors and crafters and join in the fun of the Pike Festival. There will be events for all ages. For more information call 412-296-1188.

May 21

HUNTER SAFETY CLASSElizabeth Township Sportsmen Association on Sunday, May 21, from 8:00 AM until 3:30 PM. The class if free, and all books and materials will be provided by the Game Commission who is sponsoring the event. Free Lunch provided by the ETSA organization. Individuals must be 11 years of age to take certification test. There is a phone on site to call parents if needed. It is recommended that all students go to the Game Commission Web Site to sign up for the class. https:// www.registered.com/events/ view/197440. If you have any questions, please contact Dale T Provins, Sr (412-414-1245).

May 21

FREE FISHING DERBY - A free fishing derby will be held on Sunday, May 21, at Northmoreland Park from 8:00am to 1:00pm. This event is sponsored by the Westmoreland County Bureau of Parks and Recreation, the Westmoreland County Sportsmen’s League, and Dick’s Sporting Goods. First and sec- ond place trophies and gift certificates will be awarded for longest trout, longest carp, and longest other fish of legal size in both the adult and youth divisions. A trophy and certificate will also be awarded for the best “Catch of the Day” in both youth and adult categories. Adults age 16 and older must display a valid 2023 Pennsylvania Fishing License. Registration is free and begins at 7:30am on the lakeside deck outside of the Activity Center. Youth contestants must be registered by 12:00 noon to be eligible for door prizes. Northmoreland Park is accessible via Route 356 from Routes 56 and 66. For more information, please call the Westmoreland County Bureau of Parks and Recreation at (724) 830-3950 or visit www.co.westmoreland.pa.us/parks

May 23

THE CLOTHES 4 U MINISTRY -

The Clothes 4 U ministry of the Belle Vernon First United Methodist Church, 200 State Street, will be open to the public on Tuesday, May 23 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon. We are in need of children's clothing at this time. But all donations of gently used clothes are appreciated. We are strictly donations in and donations out. We do not charge for our clothing. The only thing we ask is that you only take what you need and do not resale. Thank you for helping us help the people of the Mon Valley area.

May 24

World War Ii Presentation

– The West Jefferson Hills Historical Society will present a special World War II program at its May meeting. Author Todd DePastino will relate the incredible story of Operation Pastorius, an ambitious German attempt to sabotage American industry and transportation, including the Horseshoe Curve. Landing eight saboteurs on Long Island and Florida from two U-boats, the operation was a comedy of errors, but it reveals much about the characters of the two countries at war. Both society and community members are invited to hear this program on a little-known WWII tale at the WJHHS May meeting, 7:00 P.M. on May 24 in the Community Rooms of the Jefferson Hills Borough Building.

May 25

BLOOD DRIVE - Mingo Creek Presbyterian Church, 561 Mingo Church Rd. in Finleyville is sponsoring a blood drive on May 25, from 2:00PM – 7:00PM. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcomed. To schedule an appointment at vitalant.org: Prior to May 12, search with Group Code G0010246 or zip code 15332. Scheduling will not be available May 13-15; On or after May 16 search with Account Code UG0010246 or zip code 15332. You may also call 1-877-25VITAL. All participating donors will be entered into a chance to win one of three $5,000 prepaid gift cards (valid email is required to enter).

May 25

STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL - The West Newton First Church of God Strawberry Festival will be held at the Sewickley Grange, Rt 136 West Newton, Pa on May 25 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm with home made sandwiches, salads, and strawberries, strawberries strawberries. 724-872-7467 to call for takeout

May 25

MON VALLEY COIN CLUB MEETING - The monthly meeting of the Mon Valley Coin Club will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday May 25th at VFW Post 1409, 793 E. Main St., Monongahela. All members and the public are invited to attend. Discussion will be held on unusual items. A 50/50 will be offered and children's prizes will be awarded. For Additional information, call 724-5038455 or 724-972-8464

MAY 27

CAR CRUISE - Join us at Thomas Presbyterian Church at 1068 Linden Road, Eighty Four for a Car Cruise. 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. We have good food and great tuners. Even if you are not a car person come on down and have a burger, hot dog, or meatball sandwich. Our car cruise schedule is as follows: All the proceeds from the car cruises are used to support a mission trip. Come on down and help us support these two worthy causes.

May 29

MEMORIAL DAY PARADE & EVENTS - The Kastan Uveges VFW Post 7632, its Auxiliary and the Alonzo L. Weigle American Legion Post 553 will hold A Memorial Day parade and ceremony that will be held in Elizabeth on Monday, May 29. The parade starts at 9:30AM with the ceremony immediately following. The committee is requesting any veterans or active-duty military personnel who want to ride in the parade to contact Kim Olcott at 412-527-7034 by May 15. The ceremony will be held in the parking lot next to the Elizabeth Volunteer Fire Company social hall.

June

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25TH ANNUAL FLEATIQUE ON THE MON - Saturday, June 3, 2023 from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM, throughout New Eagle and Monongahela. Largest Street Sale in SW PA! 3 Miles along Rte. 88 and Main Street. Featuring vendors, crafters, antique dealers, food trucks, churches, community members, and business specials! Free admission, Free Parking. Held Rain or shine.

Summer Car Cruises Announced at Thomas Presbyterian

Join us at Thomas Presbyterian Church at 1068 Linden Road, Eighty Four, PA for our 2023 Car Cruises. The first Car Cruise will be held on May 13 and all cruises run from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. We have good food and great tuners. Even if you are not a car person come on down and have a burger, hot dog, or meatball sandwich.

The 2023 car cruise schedule is as follows: May 13, May 27, June 10, June 24, July 8, July 22, and August 5. We will then close out the season with our annual Pig Roast and Car Show on August 19. All the proceeds from the car cruises are used to support a mission trip. The proceeds from our Pig Roast and Car Show are donated to Pittsburgh based Life Changing Service Dogs for Vets. Come on down and help us support these two worthy causes.

Mon Valley Coin Club to Discuss Unusual Items

The monthly meeting of the Mon Valley Coin Club will take place at 7:00PM on Thursday May 25 at VFW Post 1409, 793 E. Main St., Monongahela. All members and the public are invited to attend. Discussion will be held on unusual items. A 50/50 will be offered and children's prizes will be awarded. Applications for membership are being accepted. For Additional information, call 724-503-8455 or 724-972-8464

Blood Drive to be Held at Mingo Creek Presbyterian – May 25

Mingo Creek Presbyterian Church, 561 Mingo Church Rd. in Finleyville is sponsoring a blood drive on May 25, from 2:00PM –7:00PM. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcomed. To schedule an appointment at vitalant.org: Prior to May 12, search with Group Code G0010246 or zip code 15332. Scheduling will not be available May 13-15; On or after May 16 search with Account Code UG0010246 or zip code 15332. You may also call 1877-25VITAL. All participating donors will be entered into a chance to win one of three $5,000 prepaid gift cards (valid email is required to enter).

Annual Spring Vendor & Craft show in Claysville, May 20 - 21

The Claysville Community Center will be holding their Annual Spring Vendor & Craft show on May 20 and 21. This will happen during the same time as the returning Pike Festival, which is slated to live up to past events. The craft show will be at the Center, located at 212 Main Street in Claysville. The show will be running both days from 10:00AM – 4:00PM. Parking is available at the side of the building, behind the building and along Main Street. Please come and check out our unique vendors and crafters and join in the fun of the Pike Festival. There will be events for all ages. For more information call 412-2961188.

‘Great Green Swap’ Event in West Newton

Do you have a green thumb and wish that you had more plants to dig your fingers into? Then you won’t want to miss the ‘Great Green Swap’ on May 6 at the West Newton gymnasium, 113 North 5th Street in West Newton from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This second annual plant swap is a FREE EVENT. Individuals will have a chance to bring plants from their home, and trade them for new plants of their choosing. Plant categories that you may bring: Indoor plants, House plants, Vegetables, Herbs, Outdoor plants, and Perennials. Guests will also enjoy childrens gardening activities, gardening demonstrations, master gardeners presentation, bee hive information, and a basket raffle.

To participate in this event, please email greenswapwn@ yahoo.com. For questions or inquiries, call 724-872-7119.

Handmade and Vintage Market in South Park

Join us on May 6 for a ‘Handmade & Vintage Market’ filled with 40 local sellers. This unique market will be held in Buildings 3 and 4 in the South Park Fairgrounds area at 1888 Brownsville Rd. (Across from South Park Police Station) from 10:00AM – 4:00PM. There will also be a gift basket raffle and 50/50. Proceeds benefit local arts organization.