October 2013 —————————————————————————————————————————— OCTOBER 6 CEMENT CITY WALKING TOUR - Third annual Cement City Walking Tour will take place on Sunday, October 6. The tour will start at the museum at 1:00 PM with a photo presentation on Donora’s National Historic District – Thomas Edison’s Cement City, as well as the showing of artifacts and original blueprints. A walking tour will follow in the Historic District. The tour will conclude by going into an actual Cement City house to point out interior details with rooms restored to period. Free but donations accepted. No Steelers game scheduled on this day. Contact the museum if you would like to RSVP. BELL TOWER AND CHIMES CELEBRATION AND RE-DEDICATION - at 11 AM service at First United Methodist Church, 430 West Main St., Monongahela. The restoration is completed and renewal of the Bell Tower and Chimes will be celebrated, “Let the Bells ring”! A light lunch will be served. HAMFEST/COMPUTER SHOW - 8 AM to 1 PM at Rostraver Fire Hall, 1100 Fells Church Rd, Belle Vernon. Sponsored by the Monessen W3CSL Amateur Radio Club. $5.00 admission. Breakfast and lunch will be served. For more information, call 724-8756345. OCTOBER 7 BINGO - Elrama Vol Fire Co. Social Hall, 17 Elrama Ave. starting at 7 PM. Jackpot $300.00. Great time for all! For more information, call 412-384-8066 or 412-384-8077. OCTOBER 8 THE COUPON CONNECTION - 5:30 PM at the Monongahela Library in the Activity Room. This is a great time to bring your extra coupons to share or to sort through the Coupon Box for items you need. For more information call (724) 518-3529, email couponconnectionmv@gmail.com or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/CouponConnect ion/
OCTOBER 10 KNIT AND CROCHET GROUP - 5:30-7:00 PM at the Donora Public Library, 510 Meldon Ave., Donora. Join us as we show and tell what we’re working on, and take advantage of this opportunity to learn new stitches, get help and share ideas. Bring your current project and enjoy a fun and inspiring evening among other knitters and crocheters. For more information, and if you plan to attend, please call the library at 724-379-7940. Free parking in our lot. CHARLEROI LODGE #615 FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS - 7:30 PM in the Masonic Hall at the corner of 7th and McKean Aves in Charleroi. All members are encouraged to attend. For more information, call 724-984-6611. OCTOBER 11 KNIGHT AT THE RACES - St. Francis of Assisi Finley Hall - Finleyville. 6:00 PM dinner, 7:00 races begin. There will be a Chinese auction and a new dinner menu. Tickets are $10.00 for dinner or $15.00 for dinner and name a horse. Pop and beer provided. Tickets on sale starting September 28 after Masses or by calling the rectory or Kerry Burgan at 724986-1421. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and Columbiettes. OCTOBER 12 $4,000 POINT BINGO - New Eagle VFD Ladies Auxiliary Game Party. Doors open 6:00 PM. Games start 8:00 PM. Coverall $1,100. Complete package $15. For more information, call 724-258-6379 or leave message at 724-258-5432 Social Hall. Visit www.Neweaglevfd.org or visit us on face book. FALL CRAFT/VENDOR SHOW - Monessen Volunteer Fire Department #1 Auxiliary is hosting a Fall Craft/Vendor Show and Flea Market on Saturday, October 12 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Monessen VFD #1 Firemen’s Social Hall located at Eastgate 15 across from the Monessen Municipal Complex.
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——————————————————————————————————————— MULTI-VENDOR CRAFT SHOW - The Epiphany Ladies from the Epiphany of Our Lord Church, Monessen, will be hosting a Multi-Vendor Craft Show on Saturday, October 12. 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Vendors participating include Thirty-One Gifts, Pampered Chef, Premiere Designs, Celebrating Homes, Scentsy Products, Tastefully Simple, Lea Sophia Jewelry, Jamberry Nails by Jessica, Origami Owl, Tupperware, Shortbread City Designer Desserts and Jafra. Rounding out the event will be many local Mon Valley crafters, as well as crafters from Pittsburgh, Maryland and West Virginia, offering a variety of handmade items. A Chinese auction and food will be available. FLEATIQUE , BAKE SALE, AND PANCAKE & SAUSAGE BREAKFAST - 8:00 AM at First United Methodist Church, 430 West Main St., Monongahela. For more information, call 724-258-7054 or visit www.fumcmon.com. GUN BASH - held by Lock#4 and Monessen Hilltop VFC at Lock#4 VFC Social Hall. Doors open at 2:00 PM, drawings from 3 - 9 PM every 15 minutes. Free food and beverage. Donation $25, guest $15. Guns by Reese Supply. For more information, call 724-4693520 or 724-518-9294.
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VENDOR SHOW - held by the Grace United Methodist Women from 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM at the Grace United Methodist Church, 420 California Dr., Coal Center. Tables are 6 ft at $20.00 each. Reservations are due by October 5. There will be jewelry, purses and everything nice. Dessert and beverages served. For more information, contact Pam at 724-413-6314 or pmwestfall1@gmail.com. OCTOBER 13 PENNY BINGO - 1:00 - 4:00 PM at Madonna School Hall, 731 Chess St., Monongahela. Light lunch, games, penny auction, baskets, door prizes and Bingo. Tickets $10. Sponsored by the Columbiettes of Monongahela. Tickets sold in advance. Call Irene at 724-258-8634. OCTOBER 15 MONESSEN PUBLIC LIBRARY LUNCHEON - The Friends of the Monessen Public Library will be hosting their Annual Library Luncheon on Tuesday, October 15 at 12:00 noon at St. Spyridon Center in Monessen. Proceeds from the Friends activities support the programs the Library offers to the community. For more information, call the Library at 724-684-4750.
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