PLACES to GO THINGS to SEE STUFF to DO

July 23

WARRIORS ROCK CONCERTBack by popular demand, Warriors Rock will be performing at 4:00PM on Sunday, July 23, at The Monongahela Aquatorium. Noted As The “Best 2 ½ Hours You Can Spend!,” Warriors Rock performed their last concert in San Diego onboard the USS Midway. Warriors Rock is a musical tribute concert starring Veterans and was created as a community event with the vision of a national concert tour that would have a grassroots touch in every city that the show is performed in. Learn more at: www.warriorsrock.org.

July 23

POLKA IN THE PARK - The North Belle Vernon Recreation Committee is hosting the long-running ‘Polka in the Park’ on Sunday, July 23 from 2:00PM to 6:00PM. Free and open to the public. Community Bank Park is located at 725 Graham St. in North Belle Vernon. For more info, check the park website at nbvpark.com

JULY 25

CLOTHES 4 U MINISTRY - The Clothes 4 U ministry of the Belle Vernon First United Methodist Church, 200 State Street will be open to the public on Tuesday, 25 from 9:00a.m. to 12 noon. We are in need of children's clothing at this time, but all clean gently used clothing is appreciated. We are strictly donations in and donations out. We do not charge for our clothing. Thank you for helping us help the people of the Mon Valley.

JULY 26 - 29

SUMMER FEST - Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish kicks off Summer Fest on Wednesday, July 26, from 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM running each night through Saturday, July 29, 2023. The festival is located at St. Thomas a’ Becket Church Grounds, 139 Gill Hall Road, Jefferson Hills. Summer Fest is a fun-filled event for the whole family featuring rides by LAM Amusements, face painting and games for kids, bingo, nightly raffle, games of chance and a Super Auction with chances to win a Play Station 5, Weber 28" propane griddle, Ooni 12 Outdoor Wood Pellet Pizza Oven,

Jetson Electric Bike, Kayak, Steel Tonka Trucks, Barbie Dreamhouse and much more. Each evening of Summer Fest also features special entertainment and dinner menus. Additional food items available every evening include Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Kielbasa, Hot Sausage, French Fries, Pizza, Ice Cream and Homemade Donuts. For additional information and questions, please contact the parish office at 412-7552046.

July 29

PATSI CLINE TRIBUTE CONCERT - Long Branch Community

Grange are happy to announce that Cathi Rhodes (Miss Patsy Cline of pa.) will be performing the songs of Patsy Cline at the L.B.C. Grange on Saturday, July 29. A catered dinner will be served at 6:00PM and the show begins at 7:00. Tickets can be obtained by calling 724-938-2529. No tickets will be sold after July 22. Price of dinner and show will be $35. The grange is located at 210 Chestnut Street, Coal Center, Pa.

JULY 29

‘CHRISTMAS IN JULY’ CRAFT SHOW - The First Presbyterian Church of Belle Vernon, located at 501 Fayette Ave. Rostraver Township, will hold their 2nd annual ‘Christmas in July’ Craft and Vendor Show on Saturday July 29, from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM. There will be a wide variety of items not just Christmas related. Vendor spots are still available. Food will be available from our kitchen. For more information call 724-9297616.

JULY 29

PING PONG BALL DROP - Mon Valley Paws will sponsor a ping pong ball drop on Saturday July 29, 2023 celebrating the 125th anniversary of Monessen, Pa. The event will be held on the tennis courts at the Monessen City Park. Cash prizes of 250, 100 50 to be awarded. Each chance (ball drop) cost $5. For more information call 724-493-8305.

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Triumph of The Holy Cross Parish To Hold ‘Summer Fest’ At St. Thomas A’ Becket Church Grounds July 26 - 29

Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish kicks off ‘Summer Fest’ on Wednesday, July 26, from 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM running each night through Saturday, July 29, 2023. The festival is located at St. Thomas a’ Becket Church Grounds, 139 Gill Hall Road, Jefferson Hills, 15025.

Summer Fest is a fun-filled event for the whole family featuring rides by LAM Amusements, face painting and games for kids, bingo, nightly raffle, games of chance and a Super Auction with chances to win a Play Station 5, Weber 28" propane griddle, Ooni 12 Outdoor Wood Pellet Pizza Oven, Jetson Electric Bike, Kayak, Steel Tonka Trucks, Barbie Dreamhouse and much more. Each evening of Summer Fest also features special entertainment and dinner menus:

Wednesday, July 26, 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Enchanted Princesses Entertainment featuring Elsa, Tiana & Ariel (ONLY from 7:00 - 8:00 PM on 7/26.), Musical performances featuring Oldies by The Belairs from 7:00PM – 10:00PM. Dinner special is Meatball Hoagie with Fries

Thursday, July 27, 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Musical performances by the Bill Ali Band from 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Dinner special is a Ham Dinner

Friday, July 28, 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Musical performances by The Wurms from 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Dinner special is the Annual Festival Fish Fry

Saturday, July 29, 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Musical performances by the Abilene Band from 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Dinner Special is Stuffed Cabbage, Additional food items available every evening include Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Kielbasa, Hot Sausage, French Fries, Pizza, Ice Cream and Homemade Donuts. For additional information and questions, contact 412-755-2046.

Crafters and Vendors

Wanted for Boston Days, Greenock Log House Days

Crafters and vendors are needed for Greenock Log House Days on Saturday, Sept. 23 in Elizabeth Township. Cost is $25 until Aug. 15, and then $30 after. Also, 10’ by 10’ spaces are available for $25 for Boston Days, being held on July 28, 29 & 30. Send name, phone, e-mail and checks payable to ‘ETHS Log House Fund’ to Debbie Gilbert, 1109 Sommerset St. McKeesport, Pa. 15135.

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July 24-August 3

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Tribute Band Comprised of Military Veterans to Perform at Monongahela Aquatroium

Back by popular demand, Warriors Rock will be performing at 4:00PM on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at The Monongahela Aquatorium. Noted As The “Best 2 ½ Hours You Can Spend!,” Warriors Rock performed their last concert in San Diego onboard the USS Midway.

Warriors Rock is a musical tribute concert starring Veterans and was created as a community event with the vision of a national concert tour that would have a grassroots touch in every city that the show is performed in. Mission accomplished! 2023 is proving to be the transitional year for this highly rated, coveted event that has people wanting it to be brought to their town!

Warriors Rock was created in 2013 by Kim & Gary Racan (who are accomplished in the private events industry with Gary’s studio e band) in honor of their fathers who were both Veterans. For this concert, tickets purchased at the gate will be $10 per person, FREE for veterans and children under 6. Ticket proceeds will benefit local Mon Valley Veterans service organizations. Incorporated into the concert are 8- 10 videos of local Veterans interviewed from our community, with each Veteran ending their story with the “song that reminded them of home when they were deployed” and the band then kicks into that song! Decades of music, different genres- everyone in the audience hears music that they have known and loved! This show is enjoyed BY ALL AGES! Warriors Rock relies on sponsors to pay for production costs. Your sponsor/ donation can be submitted to WARRIORS ROCK, a 501c3, so it is tax deductible! Warriors Rock is a musical tribute show that will rock every emotion you have! If you love music, love to honor our Veterans and want to renew your patriotism then please- help keep this show alive! Checkout our website: www.warriorsrock.org.