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April 1

Vietnam War Presentation

- On Saturday April 1st at 1:00 pm, the Monessen Public Library will host Vietnam Veteran Ron Chromulak for an inside look at the Vietnam War. Mr. Chromulak will provide first person narratives of his experiences in the war as well as other information and stories about the Vietnam War. This will be an excellent chance to learn about the historical significance of the Vietnam War as well as the sacrifices made by those who served. The public is invited at no cost. No registration necessary. For more information please contact Dave at 724-684-4750.

April 2

SPAGHETTI DINNER - The Pleasant Hills Lions Club will hold its annual Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, April 2nd from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Pleasant Hills Borough Building, 410 East Bruceton Road. $12 for adults and $7 for children 12 or under. Spaghetti, Meatballs, Salad, Bread, Beverage and Dessert. TakeOut Available. First Responders Eat for Free. Tickets may be purchased from Lions Club members or at the door. There will be a basket auction as well. 100% of profits go to our 5 initiatives: Vision, Hunger, Diabetes, Environment and Childhood cancer. Attendees at the dinner are asked to consider bringing donations of non- perishable food items, which the club will deliver to the local food bank. Contact Marni at 412-519-8771 if you have any questions.

APRIL 2

JOURNEY TO JERUSALEM - St. John XXIII Parish presentation of a deeply, personal view on the last week of Christ, will be enacted next weekend, Palm Sunday, April 2, 2023. This is an opportunity to appreciate Holy Week in a completely new and personal way. The experience is set up like tours guided by apostles or women disciples who knew Jesus and experienced His earthly ministry and some of Tridium. Reflection rooms will be set up to share the experience of discipleship, Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday as told by the apostles and women disciples. Reservations are required to coordinate your passage through the times and places of Our Lord at St Francis of Assisi Church / Finley Hall.

APRIL 5

FLUTE CONCERT - Whitehall Public Library is proud to host a special concert that showcases the grace and beauty of the flute. ‘Absolutely Flute: A Musical Evening with Emissary Quartet’ will take place on Wednesday, April 5 at 7:00 PM. From baroque to beatbox, the flutists of Emissary Quartet will explore the history and context of this woodwind instrument with a selection of pieces spanning different times and cultures. Refreshments will be provided. FREE - To register, visit www.whitehallpubliclibrary.org or call 412-8826622.

April 7

ROSTRAVER SPORTSMEN AND CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION

MEETING - 539 Cedar Creek Rd. in Belle Vernon, Pa. The monthly meeting will be held on Monday April 7 at 7:30 PM. All members are encouraged to attend. Applications are now being accepted for membership from both men and women. For more information call 724-984-6611. rostraversca.org

APRIL 8

ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT -

The annual Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce Community Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for April 8th, 2023. Sponsored by cfsbank, children from toddler age to 8 years old are welcome to participate in the hunt with accompanying adults. Please meet in Chess Park at 12 noon, rain or shine.

April 11

SOUTH HILLS COIN CLUB

MEETING - The monthly meeting of the South Hills Coin Club will be held Tuesday evening April 11 at 7:30

PM at the Bethel Park municipal building located at 5100 West library Ave. in Bethel Park. All members and the general public are invited. This month’s program will be on the history of Atlantic Canadian provinces through coins. A 50/50 will be offered and children’s prizes to be awarded. Applications are now being accepted for membership. For more information call 724-984-6611.

APRIL 11

THE CLOTHES 4 U MINISTRYBelle Vernon First United Methodist Church, 200 State Street, will be open to the public on April 11 and April 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon. We are in special need of children's and men's clothing at this time. But all donations of gently used clothing are appreciated. We are strictly donations in and donations out. We do not charge for our clothing.

APRIL 15

‘LADIES NIGHT OUT’ PURSE, PRIZE, AND CASH BASH -

Sponsored by the New Eagle VFD Ladies Auxiliary. Saturday, April 15, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the New Eagle VFD Social Hall, Chess Street, New Eagle, PA. Donation is $25 for two(2) three digit numbers. Drawings are every 15 minutes. Ticket includes dinner and many chances to win prizes. Prizes include

Coach, Michael Kors, Kate Spade, Vera Bradley, Jessica Moore, Dyson, Ninja, Keurig and many more! All proceeds benefit New Eagle VFD. Tickets can be purchased at New Eagle Boro Building, Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM or at Mon Valley Tax and Accounting, Main Street, Monongahela. For more info or questions, call 724-2586379 or 724-344-8717.

APRIL 15

YOUTH HUNTER SAFETY CLASS

- The Rostraver Sportsmen and Conservation Association located at 539 Cedar Creek Rd. in Belle Vernon, Pa. A youth hunter safety class will be held on Saturday April 15, at 8:00AM. Please call 724-825-5932 for details.

APRIL 15

FLEA MARKET - St. Pius X Byzantine Church, located at 2336 Brownsville Rd. in Carrick, PA 15210 will be holding a Flea Market inside their auditorium on Saturday, April 15 from 10:00 AM -3:00 PM. There will also be a Bake Sales, and Ethnic Food will be served. Tables are still available for vendors to rent. Call 412881-8344 to inquire.

APRIL 15

SPRING FABRIC FAIR –Sponsored by the Salvation Army Greater Pittsburgh Women’s Auxiliary. Saturday, April 15 from 8:30AM – 1:30PM at the Salvation Army Pittsburgh Temple Worship & Service Center, located at 1060 McNeilly Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15226. Fabric, Yarn, Crafts, and Sew much more! Cash, check and credit cards accepted. Parking available at Keystone Oaks High School and Middle School. Free shuttle provided. For more information, visit the website SALVATION ARMYWPA.ORG/FabricFair

APRIL 18

NURSES CLUB MEETINGSouthwestern Registered Nurses Club will meet at 9:30am on April 18 at Hamilton Presbyterian Church, 4500 Hamilton Road, Bethel Park. Speaker is Dennis Collins, MSN, MBA, RN, LNC (Legal Nurse Consultant). His topic is "Forensic Nursing." All registered nurses are welcome or may attend via Zoom.

APRIL 18

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 April 18, 2023 from 11Am to 1 PM All donations benefit the Rostraver/ Belle Vernon food pantry. For more information call 724-929-7616

APRIL 18

PING PONG BALL RAFFLEMon Valley Paws in conjunction with Monessen's 125 anniversary this year will sponsor a ‘Ping Pong Ball Raffle’ held at the Monessen Senior Center located on Grand Blvd. The event will start on Tuesday April 18, during the Senior Center's open house. Buy a ping pong raffle ball for a chance to win. For more information call 724493-8305.

April 20

U. S. PRESIDENTIAL MEDALS

DISCUSSION - The monthly meeting of the Mon Valley Coin Club will take place at 7:00PM on Thursday, April 20 at VFW Post 1409, 793 E. Main St., Monongahela. Discussion will be held on U. S. Presidential Medals. A 50/50 will also be offered and children's prizes. Applications for membership are being accepted. For more information, call 724-503-8455 or 724-972-8464