VALLEY GARDEN CLUB ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SCHOLARSHIP

The Valley Garden Club, for the twelfth year, will be awarding a scholarship to assist a student pursuing an education in the study of horticulture, landscape design, botany, plant pathology, forestry, agronomy, environmental concerns, city planning, land management. One $1,500 scholarship will be awarded for the full academic year and will be given to the student to further his or her education.

Students attending Belle Vernon, Monessen, California, Frazier, Ringgold or Charleroi High Schools can contact their guidance office for scholarship application and information. The application, essay regarding student’s career goals, two recommendations and an official transcript must be received by April 14, 2023.

The Valley Garden Club, established in 1974, meets once a month at Lynnwood Lutheran Church.

North Belle Vernon Community Bank Park Announces 2023 Events

North Belle Vernon Community Bank Park will be hosting the following events in 2023.

• Egg Hunt - Saturday April 8. 11:00am

• Movie Nights in the Park - June 2, July28, August 4, Sept. 1

• Summer Market - June 11, July9, August 13

• Polka in the Park - Sunday July 23

• Community Fest - Saturday Oct.14

• Light up the Night - Sunday Nov. 19 Check out NBVPark.com/events for more details.

West Newton Library Annual Gift Basket Raffle

The West Newton Library will hold their 6th Annual Gift Basket Raffle on Sunday, March 12 at the Turkey Town Fire Hall, 90 Supervisor Dr. in West Newton. Doors open at 11:30 AM and event begins at 12:00 noon and runs until 4:00 PM PM. Gift Basket Drawing Begins at 2:30 sharp. There will be 25 general gift basket tickets, games of chance include President's Choice, Basket Tier, 50/50, tip boards and more. Tickets are $20 per ticket and are non refundable. Ticket includes a light lunch. A limited amount of tickets will be sold at Gary's Chuck Wagon Restaurant and the West Newton Library and online http://west-newton-library.ticketleap.com Benefits the West Newton Library 724-633-0798.