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PLACES TO GO . . .THINGS TO SEE. . . STUFF TO DO . . . COUNTRY CLASSIC JAM – Wednesday nights from 8-11 p.m. at Carroll Township American Legion, Monongahela. $3 admission, great food, smoke free, friendly atmosphere. FOOD AND FRIENDS FREE MEAL PROGRAM – First and third Thursdays each month from 56:30 p.m. at Thomas Presbyterian Church, Venetia. All are welcome. In the case of inclement weather, call Patti at 724-941-6609. KNITTERS NIGHT – The Memory Tree and Yarn Branch, 1015 Chess St., Monongahela, every Thursday night in September, 6:30-9 p.m. Knitters of all ages and levels get together to work on their knitting projects. No charge. For more information, call 724-258-6758. Knitters Morning is every Tuesday morning in September from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. SEPTEMBER 2-5 18TH ANNUAL PENNSYLVANIA ARTS & CRAFTS COLONIAL FESTIVAL – General Westmoreland’s Countryside, Westmoreland Fairgrounds near Greensburg, September 2 and 5, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Over 500 “pioneer” men and women SEPTEMBER 3-5 SOUTH PARK RIB & WING CHALLENGE – South Park Fairgrounds (rain or shine). Saturday and Sunday, noon to 10 p.m.; Monday, noon to 8 p.m. Tickets, $10. Come and taste the best BBQ from all over the country (available for purchase). Music, family zone, Wild World of Animals shows, crafters market, activity tent, pony rides and more. Everclear will perform Saturday, War will perform Sunday, and Molly Hatchet will perform on Monday. For more information, visit www.southparkrib.com. SEPTEMBER 4 ELRAMA COMMUNITY DAY – Elrama Firehall, 1-10 p.m. Karl Lukitsch Polka Band, 2-5:30 p.m; Todd Jones, 6:30-10 p.m. There will be BBQ, lamb, beef, pork, beverages, games, and fun for the whole family. Volunteers are welcome.
SOUTH PARK HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1971 40-YEAR REUNION – 6-11:30 p.m., 207 Bailey Avenue, (Mt. Washington). You can go to www.classmates.com to find more info and updates and who signed on. It’s a great way to find out who is where and what everyone has been up to. Just click on “My School” and “My Reunions” then “SPHS40.” If you’re a Facebook member request to be Pat Herforth’s friend. You can then check out my ‘events’ to see more on the reunion and connect with high school friends. Call Pat Herforth at 724-929-9834. SEPTEMBER 6 SCRAPBOOKING 101 – The Memory Tree and Yarn Branch, 1015 Chess St., Monongahela, 2 – 4:30 p.m. Learn the basics of scrapbooking. Cost of $15 includes initial supplies. Also offered September 20. Call for appointment at 724-2586758. SEPTEMBER 6-7 JOHNNY APPLESEED PRESCHOOL PROGRAM – Mingo Creek Park, Shelter 1, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. For children ages 3-5 years. Stories, a nature hike, and a craft project. An adult must attend with child. Fee is $2 per child. Pre-registration is required; call 724-228-6867. SEPTEMBER 7 CROCHET IN THE AFTERNOON – The Memory Tree and Yarn Branch, 1015 Chess St, Monongahela, every Wednesday afternoon in September, 1-3:30 p.m. Crocheters of all ages and levels work on their projects. Beginners welcome. No charge. For more information, call 724-258-6758. SEPTEMBER 8 MCMURRAY ART LEAGUE MEETING – MAL Studio, McDowell Shoppes, McMurray, 7 p.m. The speaker will be John Pisarcik, noted oil painter. He also does figures and will do a demo. The first class will be September 6 with Tom McNickle, oil and watercolor artist. Christine Swann will teach portraits September 7. Call Sarah Duffy for information at 724-225-4688.
MINGO'S MEANIES OUTDOOR PROGRAM FOR HOME SCHOOLED KIDS – Mingo Creek Park, Shelter 2 outdoor classroom, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Free program for home-schooled children ages 5 to 11. Learn how to identify and avoid some of the things in nature that make us go “ouch!” like poison ivy, mosquitoes, and stinging nettle. To register, call 724-228-6867. SEPTEMBER 9 SQUARE DANCE – Dravosburg #2 Fire Hall, Luscomb Lane, off the Pittsburgh McKeesport Blvd., 8-10:30 p.m. Hosted by Happy Go Lucky Square Dance Club. Refreshments will be served. After a brief lesson, everyone will be able to dance. The club’s first full lesson following the introduction dance will be held on September 15 at 8 p.m. This lesson is free; subsequent lessons are $4 per person per lesson. For more information, call Martha at 412-384-9669. SEPTEMBER 9-10 GIANT GARAGE SALE – St. Benedict Church. Sponsored by The Women of St. Benedict. SEPTEMBER 10 FINLEYVILLE COMMUNITY DAY – Downtown Finleyville, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. The day will honor those in active service. Finleyville Community Center, Marion Avenue: Opening Ceremony, 10 a.m.; pizza eating contest for kids ages 12 and older (first 20 names drawn; sign up in advance), 2 p.m.; Chinese auction, 50/50, drawing/coloring contest awards, 4 p.m.; Closing Ceremony, 5 p.m. Bingo, Highland Avenue, noon to 4 p.m. Food, games, vendors, huckster produce, flea market, local music and talent. Finleyville's Historical Display will be at the newly remodeled municipal building. BETHEL PARK COMMUNITY DAY – Bethel Park High School Campus, 309 Church Road, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; parade begins at 9 a.m. Activities, refreshments and games, pony rides, a petting zoo, soccer, football and much, much more! Enjoy live entertainment all day.
THE HERITAGE PLAYERS BOOTH – Bethel Park Community Day, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Bethel Park High School campus. For more information on our shows, visit www.heritageplayers.org or call 412-831-6800, ext. 745. BRIDAL FAIR/FASHION SHOW – Space is available for this special event at Washington Crown Center. Call 724-225-1838 for additional details. Discount rates are available. COAL AND COKE HERITAGE MUSIC FESTIVAL – Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus, noon. Johnny Angel and The Halos, Harold Betters, The Stickers, NewLanders and more. Festival celebrates the culture, labor and music of the coal and coke region of southwestern Pennsylvania and features ethnic foods of the region, local arts and crafts, the popular Kiddie Koal Mine, S.H.I.F.T. Tickets are $5 in advance or at the gate. 4 and younger and miners are admitted free. Details at www.coalandcokemusicfest.org. SEPTEMBER 10-11 GRANDPARENTS’ WEEKEND AT PA TROLLEY MUSEUM – September 10-11, 10 a.m. -5 p.m. (last ride at 4:15 p.m.), Unlimited trolley rides, tours of the Trolley Display Building