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May 4

MONESSEN VFW POST 1190

MEETING - The Monessen VFW

Post 1190 will hold their monthly meeting on May 4 at 7:00 PM at the Monessen Fire Dept #1, meeting room on Donner Ave. in Monessen. All members are urged to attend. Anyone interested in joining the VFW is welcome to attend. The VFW meets at this location the first Thursday of every month. For questions or more information contact the Commander, Ron Chromulak at 412515-7247.

May 5

West Newton Community

SINGERS - Present ‘When I Sing’ on Friday May 5, 2023 at 7:30pm, West Newton United Presbyterian Church, 3rd & Main St West Newton, with Rick Carson Director, Lauren Cross Accompanist. These seasoned performers are really worth coming out and hearing good music for an evening. Tickets can be purchased Adults $7. at Gary's Chuck Wagon, S Second Street, West Newton, Pa, or from a member. at the door $8 Children $5.

May 6

JEWELRY AND BOOK SALE -

8:30am to 2:30pm, West Newton Public Library, 124 N Water St, West Newton, Pa. Rain date, May13.

Books will be sold for $5 Fill a bag., our storage building is full to bursting so if you love to read, be sure to not miss this sale. Our donations of jewelry will please everyone and are priced to sell. 724-633-0798

May 6

BIKE RUN & SOCIAL GATHERING - A Bike Run and Social Gathering ‘Giving Chase A Chance’ will take place on Saturday, May 6 at the Uniontown American Legion Post 51. Chase is a victim of child abuse, and suffers from a severe brain injury, blindness and he cannot walk or talk. All proceeds raised from the event will go toward Chase’s medical needs. Registration is from 9:00AM –11:45AM, with kickstands up at 12 noon. Registration fee is $15 for Driver and $10 for Passenger. A social gathering will start at approximately 5:00PM. All cars, trucks, and any legal road vehicles are welcome. If you are unable to participate in the run, please come and join us at the social gathering and eat for just $10 per person. For more information, or any questions, call Bob Mitchell, Road Captain at 724-963-2629.

May 6

RUMMAGE PRE-SALE EVENTTriumph of the Holy Cross Parish is holding its Spring Fest ‘New 2 U Rummage Pre-Sale’ Event on

Saturday, May 6 from 9:00am to 1:00pm at Saint Pius X Hall on the campus of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church located at 1 Grove Place in Pleasant Hills. Admission is $5 per person and all items are cash-only. There will be a large assortment of antiques and collectibles along with jewelry, household items, toys, games, puzzles, tools, holiday decor, and much more. Please contact the parish office at 412-755-2046 for questions and additional information.

May 6

CRAFT AND VENDOR SHOWPrince of Peace Lutheran Church will be holding a Craft and Vendor Show on May 6th from 10:00AM to 3:00PM at the South Park Economics Building located at 2050 Buffalo Drive, SouthPark. There will be over 40 vendors, raffles, a DJ and food trucks. Proceeds benefit Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. For more information, contact Jen Puskar at 412-758-8853.

May 6

VENDOR, CRAFT SHOW AND KID’S CARNIVAL - Rehoboth Presbyterian Church, Saturday, May 6 from 9:30 am - 2:00 pm. There will also be a Bake Sale, lunch items for sale, and a basket raffle. The event will be held inside and outside with over 30 crafters. The Kids Carnival will have face painting, games, popcorn and much more. All proceeds benefit the Deacons for our many community projects and Rehoboth Nursery School. Start your Mother’s Day shopping and bring your children to visit the Kids carnival. For more information contact Carolyn Clark by email at carolynclark52@yahoo.com. Rehoboth Presbyterian Church is located at 442 Rehoboth Rd. in Rostraver Township.

MAY 6

HANDMADE AND VINTAGE MARKET - Join us on May 6 for a ‘Handmade & Vintage Market’ filled with 40 local sellers. This unique market will be held in Buildings 3 and 4 in the South Park Fairgrounds, 1888 Brownsville Rd. (Across from South Park Police Station) from 10:00AM – 4:00PM. Gift basket raffle and 50/50. Proceeds benefit local arts organization.

MAY 6

GREAT GREEN SWAP - May 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the West Newton gymnasium, 113 North 5th Street West Newton. Childrens Gardening activities, Gardening Demonstrations, Master Gardeners Presentation, Bee Hive Information, Basket RaffleSecond annual plant swap A FREE EVENT. Individuals will have a chance to bring plants from their home, and trade them for new plants of their choosing. Plant categories that you may bring: Indoor plants: House plants, Vegetables, Herbs, Outdoor plants, Perennials. To participate in this event, email greenswapwn@yahoo.com. For questions or inquiries Call 724-872-7119

MAY 9

THE 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 Tuesdays, May 9 and May 23 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon. We are in need of children's clothing at this time. But all donations of gently used clothes are appreciated. We are strictly donations in and donations out. We do not charge for our clothing. The only thing we ask is that you only take what you need and do not resale. Thank you for helping us help the people of the Mon Valley area.

MAY 9

SOUTH HILLS COIN CLUB - The monthly meeting of the South Hills Coin Club will be held Tuesday evening May 9, 2023 at 7:30 PM. at the Bethel Park Municipal Building located at 5100 West Library Avenue located at 5100 West Library Ave. in Bethel Park, Pa. All members and the general public are invited. This months program will be on German notgeld coins. Call 724-984-6611.

FARM

MAY 13

And Vendor Market

EXPO - Grand Opening - 108 East Main Street West Newton, Pa will be Saturday, May 13, from 2pm to 7pm Food Trucks Vendors, bakery, flowers Vendors set up $15. Contact Downtown West Newton, Inc at 7247872-0100 and leave a message. We will return the call.

May 13

World Tour Of Chocolate

- Good news for chocolate lovers! The Third Annual ‘World Tour of Chocolate’ will be held in Monongahela on Saturday, May 13, from 12 noon to 4:00PM. This fun and delicious event is sponsored by the Monongahela Main Street Program in partnership with able and enthusiastic volunteers of Ringgold Girl Scout Troop 52430. There will be contests, prizes, raffles, balloons, samples, games and costumed characters. Shop with participating merchants and restaurants (Don’t forget May 14 is Mother’s Day!!!) and they will provide a raffle ticket with your purchase. Each ticket gives you a chance to win a sumptuous, scrumptious, chocolate-themed gift basket! Raffle drawing will be held at 4:00PM, at 3rd & W. Main Streets. Enjoy visiting the many shops and vendors as you experience anything chocolate or chocolate themed. Free to participate. Visit the booth at 3rd & Main from 12 Noon – 4:00PM. Participating shops may open sooner. Easily accessible via Mid Mon Valley Transit!

May 13

CAR CRUISE - Join us at Thomas Presbyterian Church at 1068 Linden Road, Eighty Four for a Car Cruise. 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. We have good food and great tuners. Even if you are not a car person come on down and have a burger, hot dog, or meatball sandwich. Our car cruise schedule is as follows: May 13, May 27. All the proceeds from the car cruises are used to support a mission trip. Come on down and help us support these two worthy causes.

May 13

RUMMAGE & BAKE SALE - True Vine Anglican Church, Saturday, May 13, 2023. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

May 16

ELECTION DAY SPAGHETTI DINNER - Mingo Presbyterian Church, located at 561 Mingo Church Road in Finleyville, will hold a TAKEOUT ONLY Spaghetti Dinner on Election Day, May 16 from 12 noon to 6:00PM. Dinner includes spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, Italian bread and dessert. All dinners are $12. You may place your order by calling 724348-5278.