West Jefferson Hills Historical Society to Present WWII Program

With Memorial Day right around the corner, the West Jefferson Hills Historical Society will present a special World War II program at its May meeting. Author Todd DePastino will relate the incredible story of Operation Pastorius, an ambitious German attempt to sabotage American industry and transportation, including the Horseshoe Curve. Landing eight saboteurs on Long Island and Florida from two U-boats, the operation was a comedy of errors, but it reveals much about the characters of the two countries at war. Both society and community members are invited to hear this program on a little-known WWII tale at the WJHHS May meeting, 7:00 P.M. on May 24 in the Community Rooms of the Jefferson Hills Borough Building.

Peters Creek Historical Society Presentation – May 22

Peters Creek Historical Society welcomes Clay Kilgore, Executive Director of the Washington County Historical Society as its guest speaker, on Monday, May 22. The program will begin at 7:30pm at Wrights United Methodist Church, 788 Venetia Road, Venetia. Topic: The President Comes to Washington. A story about Grant, Fisk, Gould and Gold. Learn about the frequent visits President Grant made to Washington, Pa to visit William Renshall Smith. Their friendship began when Smith was a volunteer aid-de-camp on Grant's staff during the civil war and grew in visits with Smith, to include his wedding in June 1867. The public is welcomed to attend.

Check out peterscreekhistoricalsociety.org for additional information on the society, it's headquarters, the historic Enoch Wright House, Museum of Westward and Expansion and log house.

Plant and Bake Sale at First Presbyterian in Belle Vernon

The First Presbyterian Church of Belle Vernon, located at 501 Fayette St. will hold their annual ‘Plant and Bake Sale’ on Saturday May 20 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. A large variety of plants and baked goods will be available for sale. Pre-orders are available. Proceeds will go to community outreach and mission projects of the church. For more information call 724-322-1384.