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ALL MONTH OF MAY

HALUPKI (CABBAGE ROLL) SALE - Nativity of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church in Monongahela, PA is having a “By Order Only” Halupki (Cabbage Roll) Sale. The price is $4.00 each. Please call or text Linda at 724-972-2307 by May 31 to place orders. The pickup date will be Saturday June 8 from 2:00 PM until 3:30 PM.

MAY 3

SPRING CONCERT  - West Newton Community Singers Spring concert May 3,to be held at the Presbyterian Church, East Main & Third St. West Newton, Pa at 7:30pm. Tickets can be purchased from members or at the door.  

MAY 4

GREAT GREEN SWAP EVENT - Saturday May 4, from 10:00AM to 1:00PM at the West Newton Gymnasium, 113 S. 5th Street in West Newton.  House plants, vegetables perennials herbs.  Bring your plants and swap them!  There will also be children's activities, a basket raffle and concession stand by DWNI.  Questions or more info call 724-872-7119.

MAY 4

CLOTHING SALE - Saturday May 4, 2024 the Olive Branch Baptist Church will hold their monthly clothing  sale  at 122 Olive Branch Road, Rostraver Township, Pa  from 9:00AM to 11:00AM.  This sale helps with their mission fund.   

MAY 4

MUTT MARCH - Come Walk Your Dog Down Main Street! Monongahela Area Revitalization Corporation (MARC) will be holding it's annual Mutt March on Saturday, May 4. Walk your furry friend down Main Street to Chess Park. Registration and Line Up will be at the Aquatorium starting at 10am. $5 donation to walk your dog. Food, vendors and a DJ at Chess Park. Costumes encouraged. Cross Your Paws Animal Rescue will hold an adoption event. More information can be found on our FB page or by calling 724-263-4101

MAY 4

SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER - A Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser is being held for local resident, Bob Lindley who is battling stage 4 cancer.  The fundraiser will be held on Saturday, May 4 from 12:00 noon to 7:00PM at Thomas Presbyterian Church located at 1068 Linden Rd. in Eighty Four.  The dinner is Eat in or take out.   Any questions, please call Ethel, at 724-348-7792. 

MAY 4

FREE MEATLOAF DINNER - Saturday, May 4th - 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. New Beginnings Church of God of Prophecy, 411 4th Ave., New Eagle, PA invites the community to enjoy a delicious meal. Drive-Thru Take-Out only.  Please call (724) 310-3533 to place an order.  Menu includes:  Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, and dessert.  (Donations are appreciated.) 

MAY 4

BINGO EVENT  - The West Jefferson Hills School District Foundation for Education will be holding a Bingo event the afternoon of Saturday, May 4. There will be 15 games of Bingo and other games of chance and activities at the Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish - St. Elizabeth Gym (1 Grove Place; off Route 51/Clairton Blvd). Doors will open at Noon and Bingo begins at 1 p.m. There will also be basket raffles, 50/50, additional games of chance, a bake sale and more. Tickets are $40 and include 15 games of Bingo ($500 Jackpot), food and refreshments. To reserve tickets, please click on the Bingo link at: https://www.wjhsd.net/WJHFoundationforEducation.aspx or email: foundation@wjhsd.net.

MAY 4

SPRING BONANZA - Saturday, May 4, at 6:00 p.m. at the St. Mary’s Social Hall (118 Church St., Brownsville).  Wear your Hawaiian shirts!

MAY 5

“BAG AND BLING” - Sunday, May 5, 2024, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Sons of Italy in Brownsville.  Admission is $25 and includes a beverage, lunch, and dessert Bar.  The Grand “Door” Prize is $500.  For more information please call 725-785-7062. 

MAY 5

ARTS & CRAFTS VENDOR SHOW - Pittsburgh South Hills Elks Lodge 2213 will be holding a Arts & Craft Vendor Show on Sunday, May 5 from 10:00AM – 3:00PM. Crafts, Vendors, Auction, 50/50 Raffle, and Food Truck.  Held rain or shine.  The public is welcome.  Elks Lodge 2213 is located at 2789 South Park Road, in Bethel Park.  

MAY 5

FUN, FOOD, AND FELLOWSHIP FOR YOUTH - California United Methodist Church, 227 3rd St., California, PA 15419.  Sunday, May 5, 2024, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM.  Youth, please join us for food, fun, and games on the first Sunday of each month. May will feature tacos and other Mexican style food since our gathering will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo. If you have a favorite game, please bring it and a friend!

MAY 11

PLANT SALE – Treehaven Garden Club in Bethel Park will hold its annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale on Saturday, May 11 from 8:00AM – 12:00noon at South Park Shope, 5209 Library Road.  The sale will be on the sidewalk in front of the now vacant Rite Aid.  Club members will be selling their homegrown potted perennials, specialty gift baskets, herbs and a large selection of beautiful hanging baskets provided by Lenik Greenhouse.  The prices are reasonable and our plants are well established and accustomed to our weather and growing conditions.  It’s a great place to buy special Mother’s Day gifts, to find new plants for your garden and to meet new friends.

MAY 11

UFO’S, BIGFOOT AND MYSTERIOUS HAPPENINGS - The Monessen Public Library.  On Saturday May 11 at 1:00 pm Stan Gordon will host "An Intrusion of UFOs, Bigfoot, and Mysterious Happenings In Pennsylvania". This program will discuss some of the classic UFO, Bigfoot, (cryptids) Strange creature cases, and other mysterious incidents that have taken place in Pennsylvania and throughout the Greater Pittsburgh region. Stan will also talk about the surge of unusual incidents that took place during 2023. Many low level and daylight UFO sightings were reported. There were also close range daylight Bigfoot sightings reported from many areas. Numerous strange encounters continued to occur in the areas around the Chestnut Ridge.  

MAY 11

CRAFT AND VENDOR SHOW - A Craft and Vendors Show will be held at Rehoboth Presbyterian Church on Saturday, May 11 from 9:30AM to 2:00PM.  There will also be a Bake Sale, lunch items for sale, and a basket raffle. The event will be held inside and outside with over 30 crafters. All proceeds benefit the Deacons for our many community projects. Come and visit us and enjoy the day!  For more information contact: Carolyn Clark by email  carolynclark52@yahoo.com. Rehoboth Presbyterian Church is located at 442 Rehoboth Rd. in Rostraver Township.

MAY 11

‘WORLD OF CHOCOLATE’ TOUR - The 4th Annual ‘World Of Chocolate’ Tour in Monongahela will be held on Saturday May 11 from 12:00noon to 4:00PM, the day before Mother’s Day.  Have a taste of chocolate at participating stores and eateries and shop for that unique Mother’s Day gift. Does your mom love candles, coffee or ice cream, enjoy treasures discovered at antique shops, prefer hand crafted décor, have a flair for 60s attire or look stylish on a motorcycle?  All and more are available here on Monongahela’s Main Street.  Third Street will feature vendors, the Balloon Lady, Girl Scout Troop 52430’s booth and chocolate-themed prize baskets.  The event is presented by the Monongahela Main Street Program.  For more information, call 703-731-6266 or see our Facebook page.

MAY 11

FLEA MARKET AND BAKE SALE - Wilson Presbyterian Church located at 400 North Fourth Street in Clairton will hold its annual Flea Market and Bake Sale on Saturday, May 11 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.  Many new items!  For information, please call 412-233-3056. 

MAY 14

CLOTHES 4 U - The Clothes 4 U program at the First United Methodist Church, 200 State Street, Belle Vernon will be open to the public Tuesdays May 14 and 28 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.   Our spring and summer clothing is out.  Thank you for helping us help the people of the Mon Valley  If any information is needed, please call the church at 724-929-4696.  We do not charge.  Our clothing is strictly donations in and donations out.

MAY 14

SOUTH HILLS COIN CLUB MEETING - The monthly meeting of the South Hills Coin Club will be held Tuesday May 14, 2024 at 7:30 PM at at Bethel Park municipal building  located at 5100 West Library Ave. in Bethel Park, Pa. All members and the general public are  invited. This months program will be on early American half dollars, quarters and dimes.  A 50/50 will be offered and childrens prizes to be awarded. Applications are now being accepted for membership.  For more information call 724-984-6611.  

MAY 14

SPIRITUAL STRESS MANAGEMENT AND RELAXATION - The California United Women in Faith will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 14, in the California United Methodist Church’s Social Room, located on the corner of 3rd and Liberty Streets in California.  The business meeting will begin at 6:00PM.  Then, at 6:30PM, Leanna Lake will present "The Art of Moving Prayer: An introduction to a spiritually based stress management and relaxation program." Learn relaxation of the body and stillness of the mind to better connect with God in prayer. The Moving prayers are appropriate for all ages and all physical abilities. Spiritual women of faith are welcome to attend. To RSVP for this free event, please call the church at 724-938-2270.

MAY 15-18

‘SPRING FEST’ - Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish kicks off ‘Spring Fest’ on Wednesday, May 15 from 6:00pm -10:00pm running each night through Saturday, May 18, 2024.  The festival is located at St. Elizabeth Church Grounds, 1 Grove Place, Pittsburgh, 15236.  Spring Fest is a fun-filled event for the whole family featuring rides by Reinhart Amusements, live music and entertainment, games, prizes, nightly basket raffles, Big Money raffle, New-2-U Rummage Sale, delicious food and treats, and our famous, homemade Spring-a-Rama Donuts.  Each evening of Spring Fest will feature dinner specials in addition to the regular nightly menu. Additional food items available every evening include: Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers, Hot Dogs, Chicken Tenders, Pizza, Soft Pretzels, Fresh Cut Fries, Fresh Squeezed Lemonade, Spring-A-Rama Donuts, Funnel Cakes, Ice Cream, Baked Goods, Candy, and Beverages. For more information or questions on Spring Fest, please contact the parish office at 412-755-2046.

MAY 17 - 18

FLEA MARKET - The Church of the Atonement, 618 Washington Ave., Carnegie will hold a Flea Market on Fri, May 17 and Sat., May 18 from 9:00 until 2:00. However, on Saturday we will close from Noon - 1:00 for our lunch Then re-open at 1:00 for the bag sale. We provide the bags.  We have a variety of items for sale; such as, household items,, decorations, clothing for the family even maternity & lots of socks, tower wine rack, pet carrier, perennial plants, and much more.  To donate or for questions, call Joyce at 412-276-0366. 

MAY 17 - 18

YARD SALE - South Park Historical Society.  Come to the Museum for our fantastic yard sale on May 17-18 from 9:00a.m. -  3:00 p.m. each day. Something for everyone!   It is our only fundraiser each year and we welcome you to check  out  our offerings this year.

MAY 18

OLDIES DANCE - sponsored by the CTVFC, at the Carroll Township Social Center on Saturday May 18th from 7pm - 10pm.  DJ is Ralph Trilli.  Beverages and food will be available for purchase.  Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the door or for $10 if purchased early.  For tickets and more info email: vfdoldiesdance@hotmail.com.

MAY 18

‘PARK ‘TIL DARK’- The ‘Park ’til Dark’ event will take place in South Park on Saturday May 18.  This family-friendly, free outdoors event offers something for everyone! Featuring free and engaging activities such as yoga, bicycling, ranger-led tours, forest bathing, children’s dek hockey, tree plantings and more at our most popular parks.  We work with partners across the county to ensure a welcoming day in the park for everyone.  Then, Park ’til Dark is capped by our widely-heralded ‘Pour at the Park’ event, now in its 8th year!  Pour at the Park at South Park is a fundraiser to support the Allegheny County Parks Foundation and all dollars raised go directly back into the nine Allegheny County Parks.  The event will feature beer, wine, spirits and nonalcoholic drink tastings, food from local restaurants, live entertainment by Bindley Hardware Company, children's discovery activities hosted by Coach Dave of CDG Sports and fabulous raffle baskets. Pour at the Park is proudly a Zero Waste event, presented by Flor a Park Garden Center. There are several ticket options available for purchase on our website. Visit http://parktildark.com or http://pouratthepark.com.

MAY 18

PLANT SALE/GARDEN MARKET - Giant Oaks Garden Club will sponsor its 23rd Annual Plant Sale/Garden Market on Saturday, May 18 at the Peters Township Public Library, Peters Township.  The sale will highlight a large variety of hanging baskets, annuals, and quality potted perennial plants selected from members’ gardens.  The sale runs from 9 a.m. until Noon, rain or shine. Time strictly enforced.  Also featured are container gardens of herbs, vegetables, and annuals.  The sale also includes new and lightly used gardening items, decorations, and crafts as well as raffle baskets of gardening items. GOGC members, several of whom are Master Gardeners, are available to assist and answer individual gardening questions from the public.

For more information contact Barbara Jo Nerone, Plant Sale/Garden Market, Giant Oaks Garden Club   724-809-3397 or E Mail bjnerone@hky.com.

MAY 18

PLANT AND BAKE SALE - The First Presbyterian Church of Belle Vernon located at 501 Fayette Ave.is holding their annual plant and bake sale on Saturday May 18 from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM in the church' s  fellowship hall.  A large selection of flowers, vegetables and hanging baskets will be available. Also a large selection of fresh  baked goods will be available. Preorders must be placed by May 5 by calling 724-929-7616.  For more information call 724-322-1384. 

MAY 18

SPRING CRAFT & VENDOR SHOW - Prince of Peace Lutheran Church will hold their annual Spring Craft and Vendor Show at the Home Economics Building located behind the police station in South Park on Saturday, May 18 from 10:00AM to 4:00PM. The event will feature over 40 vendors plus food trucks: Hibachi Lou, The Boonseek, Scorch Garden and the Roaming Bean. Free parking and Free admission. There will be our famous "New never used section", and a basket raffle.

MAY 19

‘PUGMANIA’ - On Sunday, May 19, from 12:00 noon until 4:00PM, ‘PUGMANIA in PA 2024’ will take place at the South Park Fairgrounds.  The event is a pug rescue fundraising event and benefits Southwest PA Pugs with Special Needs to help cover medical and ongoing expenses for their rescues.  The event will feature many pet contests, including pet costume contests, a Food, Craft & Vendor Show, Chinese Auction & more!  All dog breeds are welcome to join in the fun with pet contests for both pugs and non-pugs attending.  This is a family & pet friendly event for all.   There is a $5 suggested donation per person, but children under 12 are free. South Park Fairgrounds, are located at 2100 Brownsville Rd., South Park.  Visit Pugmania in PA 2024 or Southwest PA Pugs with Special Needs on Facebook for more details. 

MAY 20

ROSTRAVER SPORTSMEN MEETING - The Rostraver Sportsmen and Conservation Association located at 539 Cedar Creek Rd in Belle Vernon, Pa. will hold their monthly meeting on Monday May 20, 2024 at 7:30 PM All members are encouraged to attend. Applications for membership are bow being accepted from both men and women. For more information call 724-984-6611   rostraversportsmen@gmail.com

MAY 21

BLOOD DRIVE - Mingo Creek Presbyterian Church is sponsoring a blood drive on May 21 from 3:00PM - 7:00PM.  Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcomed. 1 in 83 moms needs a blood transfusion after giving birth.  Please join us in honoring mothers and their incredible strength by participating in Vitalant's Mothers Day Giveaway.  All participating donors will be eligible for a chance to win one of 83 $83 gift cards.   To schedule an appointment at vitalant.org, use code UG0010246 or zip code 15332. You may also call 1-877-25VITAL or use the Vitalant mobile app. Mingo Creek Presbyterian Church is located at 561 Mingo Church Rd in Finleyville.

MAY 23

STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL  - May 23, First Church of God Strawberry Festival to be held at the Sewickley Grange, Mt Pleasant Road, West Newton, Pa  from 4. pm to 7pm.  They will be serving sandwiches, salads, and Strawberry's, strawberry’s strawberry’s and drinks.  Eat in or take out. 

MAY 23

MON VALLEY COIN CLUB  - The monthly meeting of the Mon Valley Coin Club will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday May 23rd at VFW Post 1409, 793 E. Main St., Monongahela.  All members and the public are invited to attend. Discussion will be held on "500 dollar bills".  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

MAY 27

MEMORIAL DAY EVENTS - The Kastan Uveges VFW Post 7632, its Auxiliary and the Alonzo L. Weigle American Legion Post 553 are preparing for the Memorial Day parade and ceremony that will be held in Elizabeth on Monday, May 27.  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. The Masters of Ceremony will be Lt. Commander Rick Elster, USN, (ret.) Commander VFW Post 7632 and Commander Ross Woolum, American Legion Post 553. The guest speaker will be Captain Tom Calabrese USN (ret).

MAY 28

CLOTHES 4 U - The Clothes 4 U program at the First United Methodist Church, 200 State Street, Belle Vernon will be open to the public Tuesday May 28 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.   Our spring and summer clothing is out.  Thank you for helping us help the people of the Mon Valley  If any information is needed, please call the church at 724-929-4696.  We do not charge.  Our clothing is strictly donations in and donations out.

JUNE 2

‘BREAKFAST’ PRESENTATION - The Donora Public Library will host an informative and historic look at ‘Aunt Jemima’s’ visit to Donora in 1960 and share glimpses of her public relations appearances in Monessen and other communities. Dave Lonich, with the assistance of family, friends, and library staff, will host an interactive discussion with audience members on June 2 from 1:00PM until 3:00PM at the library, located at 510 Meldon Avenue. The presentation will include a history of the evolution of Pearl Milling Company’s iconic spokesperson, as well as the efforts of Kellogg’s and Post cereal companies to compete with Quaker Oats for the consumer’s breakfast dollars. The talk will spotlight the role of other important participants in this competition, who ranged from Walt Disney to local Lions Club members. The library will provide breakfast-themed refreshments and free prize giveaways. Donations, raffle baskets, and half-the-take drawings will support the library’s fund-raising effort. Doors open at noon, and the multi-media, interactive presentation starts at 1:00, followed by tours of the library.

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