West Jefferson Hills Historical Society Program Focuses on Amazing Women of Western Pennsylvania Tunes Abound In North Belle Vernon

Week Will Feature Acapella, Barbershop, Doo-Wop and Polka Performances

North Belle Vernon’s Community Bank Park will fill with music the third week of July when two local groups host music programs.

On Thursday, July 20 at 6:30PM the Belle Vernon Public Library will host ‘3Rivers4’, an acapella harmony group which performs in the “Barbershop style.” The group presents a wide variety of songs ranging from doo-wop from the ‘50s and 60’s to inspirational and patriotic songs.

“I understand from someone who has seen them perform at another Westmoreland Library Network library that they welcome participation and singing along,” noted the library’s director Elina Filander. “We hope to make this a community, all-ages event for a summer evening.”

Judy Sutton

Women are amazing! Need proof? Just come to the West Jefferson Hills Historical Society's program “First Ladies of Western Pennsylvania” held at 7:00 P.M. on July 26 in the Community Rooms of the Jefferson Hills Borough Building. You will hear the stories of several remarkable women who once lived in Western Pennsylvania. Heinz History Center Docent, Judy Sutton, will tell the stories of Pittsburgh women like abolitionist Jane Grey Swisshelm, famed Pittsburgh Dispatch reporter Nellie Bly, author of ‘The History of the Standard Oil Company’ Ida Tarbell, and jazz pianist, arranger, and composer Mary Lou Williams. Society and community members are sure to be enthralled by this free program about extraordinary local women.

SAVE THE DATE! Quilt Show in Brownsville Set for September 30

Proverbs 31 Quilt Guild of Brownsville PA is having a Quilt Show on September 30, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at First Christian Church, 512 Second Street, Brownsville. Free Admission. Food items available for sale, a Gift Basket auction and flea market tables. There will be a QUILT RAFFLE of the pattern "Corner Play" in Queen/King size. Many colorful quilts, table runners and other items.

Patsi Cline Tribute to Perform at Long Branch Community Grange

Long Branch Community Grange announces 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. Her concert will feature all the wonderful music that Patsy made so famous. The performance will not only feature Cathi but her new husband Lou, with his Digital Roland Accordion, which mimics over 300 actual orchestral instruments! A catered dinner will be served at 6:00PM and the show begins at 7:00. Price for dinner and show will be $35. Tickets can be obtained by calling 724-938-2529 or 724-3440945. No tickets will be sold after July 22. The grange is located at 210 Chestnut Street, Coal Center, PA.

Also that weekend 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. Although they took a break during the pandemic, the Polka in the Park returned better than ever in 2022. Community Bank Park is located at 725 Graham St. in North Belle Vernon.

Both events are free and open to the public thanks in part to a grant from Westmoreland County Parks and Recreation. For more info about Thursday’s 3Rivers4 concert, call the library at 724-929-6642. For more info about the Polka in the Park, check the park website at nbvpark.com

Mon Valley Paws to Host Series of Events During July

Mon Valley Paws will be sponsoring a series of different events and fundraisers during the month of July. All events are open to the public. For more information call 724-493-8305.

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.

Pups on the Patio

The Mon Valley Paws will sponsor "pups on the patio" at the Tap Factory located at 164 Coyle Curtin Rd. in Monongahela, Pa, on Saturday July 15, 2023, The event is from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Leashed and well behaved pets are welcome. MVP will be selling baskets, collecting food and supplies. There will be adaptable pets at this event.

Monthly Meeting

The Mon Valley Paws will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday July 11, 2023 at 6:00 PM at the Italian club located 100 7th Ave, Monessen, Pa. All members and the general public are invited as volunteers are needed to help the organization.

‘Yappy Hour’

The Mon Valley Paws will sponsor "yappy hour" at the Dawgs Sports Bar and Grill located at 110 Sara Way in Belle Vernon, every Thursday night during July from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Mon Valley Paws will receive 10% of all sales during these times.