PLACES to GO THINGS to SEE STUFF to DO

AUGUST 4 - 5

FESTIVAL AND CAR SHOW -

Epiphany Church, located at 44 Pennsylvania Blvd. in Monessen will be holding their Festival and Car Show August 4 and 5. Both days of the event will include Ethnic food, Pierogies, Picnic food, Bake Sale, Basket Auction, Games, and a 1950s theme. On Friday, August 4 activities will be from 4:00PM – 9:00PM, and include a musical performance from Street Level Band. On Saturday, August 5, activities will be held from 12 noon till 10:00 PM. Various activities and events are scheduled, including a balloon artist, Elvis Impersonator, American Pie Oldies, and Fireworks at 9:30 PM (weather permitting). The Car Show will be held August 5 from 12 noon to 4:00PM. Cost is $10 per entry, with participants picking the top 3 trophy winners. Pittsburgh Bel Airs to perform and a personalized photo of your vehicle with a commercial gift. For questions or more info, call 724-4938305

August 5

COMMUNITY YARD SALE -

Come and enjoy a day of shopping at the West Elizabeth community-wide yard sale on Saturday, August 5, from 9:00AM – 2:00PM. This will include food trucks, along with multiple families selling handmade crafts, Partylite Candles, household items, children’s toys & clothes, glassware, baked goods, and more! Shoppers can pick up a list of addresses of participating homes at the municipal building at 800 Fourth Street.

August 6

CAR CRUISE AT LIVE! CASINO

– Sunday, August 6 2023, 12 Noon to 5:00PM. Accepting Cars, Trucks, and Motorcycles registrations to be entered into the show as the Live! Casino Pittsburgh community will get together to celebrate their love for all vehicles! General admission is free and open to all ages! There will be plenty of fun for the whole family including, music, food trucks, a beer garden, basket raffles, and more! $10 Vehicle Registration Fee. All participants will receive $10 in Free Slot Play, a commemorative dash plaque and t-shirt. All vehicles are eligible for the Steeler's Choice and People's Choice prizes of up to $1,000 in Free Slot Play! Live! Casino is located at the Westmoreland Mall in Greensburg. Pittsburgh.Live Casino Hotel.com.

August 6

AUGUST FUN FEST - Cedar Creek

Park in Belle Vernon, Sunday, August 6, 2023 from 10:00am to 6:00pm. This festival features great food, fun entertainment, and lots of children’s inflatables and amusements. Admission and parking are free to the public. Headlining this year’s August Fun Fest are Magic Moments, performing at the amphitheater at 11:00am and 1:00pm. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Car Cruise, with over 300 antiques, hot rods, modifieds, stock cars, and commercials. No motorcycles are permitted. The show features all types of cars up to 2023 models and has been highlighted in Hot Rod News magazine. Show cars may enter beginning at 9:00am. Exotic Edventures, educating and entertaining visitors with educational animal presentations about rescued exotic animals. Show times are 12:00pm, 2:00pm, and 4:00pm. Amusements throughout the day, such as inflatables, bounce houses, obstacle courses, a rock climbing wall, petting zoo, kiddie train rides, NERF battlefield course, and more. Other attractions include an arts and crafts marketplace with over 40 vendors and craftsmen, a flea market, bingo, and various group demonstrations. The Mid-Mon Valley Model Railroad Club will be displaying their modular train layout at Pavilion 16. This display will depict the Mid-Mon Valley area and some of the important industries throughout history. Cedar Creek Park is located in Rostraver Township off Route 51, one-quarter mile north of I-70. For more information, please call Westmoreland County Parks and Recreation at (724) 830-3950 or visit www.co.westmoreland.pa.us/parks.

AUGUST 8

SOUTH HILLS COIN CLUB

MEETING - The monthly meeting of the South Hills Coin Club will be held Tuesday evening August 8, 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 Americas first medals. 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.

AUGUST 8

CLOTHES 4 U MINISTRY - The Clothes 4 U ministry of the First United Methodist Church, 200 State Street, Belle Vernon will be open on Tuesdays August 8 and 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon. We are accepting all clean gently used clothing at this time. Thank you for helping the people of the Mon Valley. We are strictly donations in and donations out.

August 9

PIZZA & PRAISE - Mingo Creek Presbyterian Church will be hosting two evenings of ‘Pizza and Praise’ on Wednesday, August 9 and 23, starting at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to this free event! Mingo Creek Presbyterian Church is located at 561 Mingo Church Rd, Finleyville. For questions, call 724-348-5278. Follow us on Facebook - @MingoChurch

August 12

PLEASANT HILLS COMMUNITY DAY - Saturday, August 12, at Mowry Park, located at 400 Mowry Drive in Pleasant Hills. The event kicks of with a parade starting at 11:00AM, followed by music, stage acts, games, and inflatables. This year will include new merchandise vendors, as well as food booths and of course – Fireworks at 9:45PM. All are welcome.

August 12

PEACH FESTIVAL - The First Presbyterian Church of Belle Vernon, Pa. located at 501 Fayette St. will hold its annual Peach festival and car show on Saturday August 12, from 10:00AM to 3:00PM. For more info, call 724-929-7616

August 13

CHURCH PICNIC - West Newton Church of God will hold a Church Picnic at Heltebran Farm. Church service will be held at the farm at 10:30am followed by Lunch.

The Church will provide hot dogs, hamburgers, buns, drinks and paper products. Please bring a covered dish to share with your church family.

AUGUST 13

STEPPIN' OUT SUNDAY DANCE FUNDRAISER - Sunday August 13, 4pm - 9pm, Wilkins Township Elks, 718 Beulah Rd, Turtle Creek. Wear RED for Mason and help fundraise for this 4 1/2 year old that was diagnosed with high risk Neuroblastoma Stage 3 Cancer. Admission is $20, Chinese Auction, 50/50, bake sale, food and lots of dancing with DJ Ron G. Everyone welcome! Steppin' Out Sunday on FB. For more info call Denise 412-519-3559.

AUGUST 17

MON VALLEY COIN CLUB - The monthly meeting of the Mon Valley Coin Club will take place at 7:00 p.m. Thursday August 17 at VFW Post 1409, 793 E. Main St., Monongahela. All members and the public are invited to attend. Discussion at this meeting will be held on “Beginning a Coin Collection” for our youngest members. 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 724972-8464

AUGUST 19

OLDIES DANCE - sponsored by the CTVFC at the Carroll Township Social Center on Saturday August 19 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.

August 19

MUSIC FESTIVAL - The 10th Annual Raise Your Voice Festival will be held on August 19, from Noon7pm. The all day, free event will be held on August 19, 2023 from Noon7pm at Monessen City Park. The event is presented by the Monessen Amphitheater Committee. The purpose of the event is to highlight local talent and businesses, and to commemorate Monessen's 125th Anniversary. Throughout the day, there will be vendors, food, activities and an all-day concert. The popular Pittsburgh band Punchline will headline the concert, along with local bands such as, Another Cheetah, Johnny Mase, String Theory, and many more.

AUGUST 19

ANNUAL PICNIC/PIG ROASTMarine Corps League (MCL) South Hills Det. 726 is hosting their Annual Picnic/Pig Roast on Saturday, August 19 from 12 noon until dusk at South Park’s Maryland Shelter off Twin Hills Road. Please bring a covered dish and a game to share. For picnic details call Sr-Vice Commandant Chuck Burrow at 412-225-7501.

August 21

ROSTRAVER SPORTSMEN MEETING - The Rostraver Sportsmen and Conservation Association located at 539 Cedar Creek Rd. in Belle Vernon, will hold their monthly meeting on Monday August 21, 2023 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. rostraversportsmen @gmail.com

August 22

CLOTHES 4 U MINISTRY - The Clothes 4 U ministry of the First United Methodist Church, 200 State Street, Belle Vernon will be open on Tuesday August 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Accepting all clean gently used clothing at this time. Thank you for helping us help the people of the Mon Valley. We are strictly donations in and donations out.

AUGUST 23

“BOATS ON THE RIVER” PRESENTATION - Who would not enjoy a lovely boat ride down the Mon or up the Ohio River this summer? “Boats on the River” presented by Norene Beatty at 7:00 PM August 23 in the Community Rooms of the Jefferson Hills Borough Building might provide just the vicarious experience desired. Inspired by letters written by early Pittsburgh settler James O’Hara who was purchasing a sailing ship, Beatty tried to find out everything she could about the many boats that once graced the Ohio River. The result is the fascinating free program that she will present at the West Jefferson Hills Historical Society general meeting in August. Society and community members alike are invited to attend this program about a historical perspective of the Ohio River through the boats that sailed upon it.

August 25

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVEAugust 25, from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm at St. Paul's Episcopal Church located at 1066 Washington Rd. at Mayfair Dr. in Mt. Lebanon. Please register in advance at . and enter the text ‘St. Paul's Episcopal Church 15228’ to schedule your appointment. You may call 1-800RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to schedule.

AUGUST 26

BOOK SALE - The West Newton Public Library will hold a Fill a bag for $5 book sale in the parking lot of the library located at 124 N Water St. West Newton, Pa on August 26 from 8am to 2pm. Our storage unit is full of newly donated hardcover, paperback, biographies, childrens non-fiction, and DVD's. Be sure and stock up for your winter reading. Rain date will be Sept 9. 724633-0798

August 26

round of Cancer within 2 years. Both Diana and Allan Flaus are former members of the Tri Community South organization. Allan, a member of the BVFD and other Emergency Services is a life member serving for over 40 years. The dinner will consist of spaghetti and meatball, salad, roll and soft drink. Tickets are $10 for Adults, $5 for Kids from 5-10 years, under 5 are free. Tickets can be purchased at the BVFD Hall on Monday and Thursday evening Bingos or from any BVFD Firefighter. The Broughton Volunteer Fire Department is located at 1030 Cochran Mills Rd., in South Park Township. For more information call 412-996-1079 (leave message), or Email bbuddick@broughton vfd.org.

August 31

Some publication’s numbers are falling behind. Your free community paper is moving forward. Readership of free community papers is now higher than paid daily papers, and continues to grow. Rather than being replaced by “instant” media, your local free community paper has become an important part of our neighborhood.

OLDIES DANCE - The Pittsburgh South Hills Elks located at 2789 South Park Road, Bethel Park is having an Oldies Dance on Saturday, August 26. Come for a Groovy time, it will be a Gas. No Cover Charge. Doors will open at 6:00PM. DJ Bob will be spinning your favorite dance tunes from 7:00 -10:00 PM. A cash only and limited menu will be available (kitchen opens at 6:00). No Outside food or beverages permitted. Reservations are strongly encouraged. Call 412831-0616.

August 27

SPAGHETTI DINNER FUND -

RAISER - The Broughton Volunteer Fire Department will hold an all you can eat Spaghetti dinner fundraiser on August 27 from 3:00PM to 7:00PM. Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit Diana Flaus who is currently fighting her second

PEACH FESTIVAL - West Newton Church of God “Peach Festival” at the Lions Field House, located on Pittsburgh Street, West Newton. 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Sandwiches, salads, drinks, and peaches, peaches. 724-872-7467 take out and eat in.