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29th annual ford city area heritage days

Ford city boro park | downtown ford city

juried craft & food show 6/30/09 starting at 6pm-thru 7/05/09 9pm kiddie rides-free entertainment- children's activities-parade & fireworks giant parade July 3,09 6pm-- corbin hanner 8pm 7/04/09-- fireworks 10pm -corbin hanner continue after fireworks sun 7/05/09 american diabetes assn. bike ride reg @ 9pm blessing of bikes 11Pm bike ride to cook forest 11pm polka mass in park 12:30 polka bands until 6pm

contact 724-763-1617 visit our web site www.fordcityheritagedays.com

Christmas in July Crafts at the Chartiers-Houston Community Library – Wednesdays at 6:00 PM

Adults and/or older children, get a jump start on some handmade Christmas gifts everyone is sure to love. Pre-registration and $5.00/week to cover the cost of supplies is required - sign up for one week or all three!

WEST GREENE AREA NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH MEETING

WEDNESDAY - JULY 1
7:00 PM
HARVEYS GRANGE HALL - JUST EAST OF GRAYSVILLE, PA, ON ROUTE 21 (WEST ROY FURMAN HIGHWAY)

Vandergrift #2 Volunteer Fire Department is giving away a Stainless Steel Brinkman 13,500 BTU 4 Burner Gas Grill along with a propane Tank a $200.00 Walmart Gift card, a $100.00 Visa Gift card & a $50.00 Gas Card. Tickets to win this grill are only $3.00 each and you get 2 three digit numbers on each ticket. The number is based on the PA Lottery 7:00PM July 2, 2009 Drawing. Call (724) 567-7211 to get your tickets.

Hurry these tickets won't last long !!!!!!!!! Only 500 tickets are being sold.

The Pittsburgh Curling Club will be holding its 4th annual Tropicurl curling tournament from Thursday, July 2nd through Sunday, July 5th at the RMU Island Sports Center on Neville Island. The tropical-themed “bonspiel” will bring 200 curlers from around the United States and Canada to Pittsburgh to compete in five events. Admission and parking are free.

Curling Times:

July 2, 2009: 5:00 P.M. to 11:30 P.M.
July 3, 2009: 8:00 A.M. to 11:30 P.M.
July 4, 2009: 8:00 A.M. to 11:30 P.M.
July 5, 2009: 8:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. ** Event finals begin at approximately 1:30 P.M. **

Event Address:
RMU Island Sports Center
7600 Grand Avenue
Pittsburgh PA 15225

Contact tropicurl@pittsburghcurlingclub.com or visit www.tropicurl.com for more information.

St. Joseph’s 70th Annual 4th of July Celebration
July 4th 11 AM – 4 PM
Parish Grounds – Rt. 66 Lucinda PA
I-80 Exit 60 – Rt. 66 North 10 Miles

• Traditional all-you-can-eat Chicken & Ham Dinners – Homemade pie & Soup with our famous HOMEMADE NOODLES.
• Games of skill & chance for all ages – Live Entertainment – Refreshments – Bingo. Over $35,000 in Cash & Prizes including over 25 HANDMADE QUILTS and a SANYO Wide Screen 42” LCD HDTV.
• Event held RAIN or SHINE – canopy covered. Handicap accessible.
• Dining Room serving 11 AM – 3 PM; Takeouts available 11 AM – 2 PM; Dinner Ticket sales open at 10 AM. Adults: $7.50 Children 6 – 12: $3.50 Children under 6: Free.
• Festival proceeds benefit St. Joseph Catholic School.
• Info: http://www.st-joseph-lucinda.org or 814-226-7288.
• NOTE: Saturday evening liturgy on July 4th will be at 7 PM instead of 5 PM.

Come Celebrate with Us!

Hampton Rotary is holding its 4th of July Firecracker 5K Run/Walk – many prizes and food following the race. Saturday July 4th 9:00 a.m. Hampton Community Park. Signup 30 minutes prior or at www.hamptonrotary.com. Any questions, Hampton Rotary President Hal English 412-486-1923

The Jefferson Volunteer Fire Company will be having a Chicken Roast on July 4. We will begin serving Whole and Half Chickens, Beef on the Barrel and Chicken dinners starting @ 11 am. We will continue throughout the day. There will also be 50/50 drawings all day long, clear up through the fireworks display. We will also be having our annual community fireworks display starting at approximately @ 9 pm, (we have been doing the fireworks for our community for well over 20 years now). Then on Sunday July 5th We will have our annual Car Show to be held here @ the Fire House! We are a registered 501-C3 Non Profit Orginization located in Greene County on SR 188, Just 6 miles outside of Waynesburg.

COME TO MONONGAHELA TO CELEBRATE THE 4th OF JULY

A Fireworks Extravaganza at the Aquatorium will be held on Saturday, July 4th with a rain date on July 5th. Festivities begin at 6:00 PM with DJ Bill Lemon playing your favoite tunes and all requests. Fireworks are at 9:45 PM set to patriotic music.

Enjoy Food Booths and Concessions. The event is FREE and there is free parking.
Come down on the Mon and celebrate our Nation's Birthday!
Sponsored by Local Businesses & Monongahela Chamber of Commerce

Family Fellowship Christian Center is the location for Exit 91 Flea Market 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 4. There will be Antiques and Collectibles, Crafts and special BBQ Ribs! Flea Market spaces, 20’ x 30’, are available for FREE! To reserve a space call Jim or Alice at 724-593-9181. Directions: Turnpike Exit 91, right onto Rt. 31 west approximately 3/10 of a mile to Hellen School Road. Flea Market is on the right.

July 5: Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Kickoff Rally

First car leaves SouthCraig Street in Oakland at 12:01 p.m. Car enthusiasts match their driving skills against a "mystery course" through the streets of Pittsburgh. Party at the finish line beginning at 1:30 p.m. at Geno's Restaurant in Lawrenceville. Car show, live bands, food, charity auctions, raffles and more! All proceeds benefit the Autism Society of Pittsburgh and Allegheny Valley School. Visit www.pvgp.org or www.genospittsburgh.org for more details.

2009 Parish Family Festival

St. Sebastian Parish
311 Siebert Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15237

Monday, July 6 – Saturday, July 11, 2009
Hours: Monday – Thursday: 6:30-10:00pm
Friday: 6:30-11:00pm
Saturday: 6:00-11:00pm

Parish and School Grounds

Adult and kiddie rides, games of skill and chance, nightly dinners, fabulous farmer’s market, flea market, big bucks raffle with $10,000 grand prize, sweet shoppe, bingo, basket raffles, outdoor festival foods, religious gift shop, and tons of fun!

Food: Dinners served nightly from 4:30-7:00pm.

Entertainment: Strolling the grounds will be jugglers, balloon art performers, clowns, and more.

Melinda Gaus
Festival Marketing Chair
412-760-8137 (cell)

Fr. Bill Terza, M. Div.
Parish Festival Director
412-364-8999 (Parish Office)

2009 FAIR -

CHESTNUT RIDGE COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY JULY 6-11
STAHLSTOWN, PA - FREE ADMISSION!
RT. 711, 8 MILES SOUTH OF LIGONIER, FLAX SCUTCHING GROUNDS
TUES/FRIDAY: D.J. RICKIE ACHHAMMER
WEDNESDAY: ABSOLUTE KARAOKE
THURSDAY: PARADE 7 P.M.

ZAMBELLI FIREWORKS SAT, JULY 11 AT 11:00 P.M. - $3.00 PARKING CHARGE, SAT ONLY
PLEASE COME OUT AND SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL VOLUNTEER FIREMEN! WE THANK YOU!

Youngwood Firemen’s Carnival

July 6th to 11th 7 to 11pm
Loctated at 2nd and Chestnut st , Youngwood Pa.
Free Admission
1 price rides every night

Wednesday, Karaoke Contest – 6:30 to 10

Fireworks Sat July 11th at 11pm

Great Food, Games and Rides
Kitchens open at 6:30

Book Discussion Group

We would like to invite you to join our brand new book discussion group at the Chartiers-Houston Community Library! We will be reading The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd. Sign up and pick up your reserved copy of the book from July 6-13 at the library front desk. We will meet to discuss it on August 6th. The number of reserve copies is limited so sign up early!

St. John the Baptist Parish Family Festival

444 St. John Street, Plum Borough,
Dates: July 8 – July 11; Time: 7:00 pm W-F and 6:00 pm Saturday
Closing Time: 10 pm W/T and 10:30 pm F/S

Featuring: Selection of Great Food, Snack Foods, Nightly Entertainment, Nightly Raffles, New to You, Basket Auction, Games, Kiddieland, Kiddieland rides And More! Contact 412-793-4511 for more information.

St. Angela Merici Church & School
1640 Fawcett Ave
White Oak, PA
412-672-9641

Summer Family Fun Festival to be held July 8 - July 11 on church grounds. Huge Flea Market, Basket Raffle, nightly bake sale, bingo and other games of chance, FOOD, FOOD, FOOD! This year try the new Potato Patch Fries. Kiddieland area--Eric the Magician to perform Wed. thru Fri, Balloon Art and Moonwalk. Festival grounds open Wed - Fri 7-11 PM, Sat. 6-11 PM. (Food booth opens 1/2 hour earlier each day)

The 2009 CTCC Community Days Committee is proud to announce:
- An extra day added to Community Days which will be held July 9-11, 2009
- A Carnival held on all three days

All events will be held at Cranberry Community Park with the theme of the 2009 CTCC Community Days being “A Celebration of our Non-profit and Civic Organizations.” We will have over 20 non-profit groups who will be raising awareness and money for their organizations, and over 100 citizens stepping up and volunteering time to make Cranberry CTCC Community Days one of the best ever. Cranberry Township Community Chest (CTCC) will depend on sponsorships, booth sales, and carnival proceeds to pay for the majority of the cost for Community Days, allowing the Non-Profit/Civic groups to raise an estimated $75,000 over the three days and minimizing tax dollars used for this event. “We have many surprises to offer to the residents and businesses to make this one of the premier Community Days in Western PA attracting over 25,000 people for the three-day event. The tentative schedule follows:

Sizzle Up The Night with LHAS

Wednesday, July 8th, 8:00 p.m.
Heinz Hall ( Garden Plaza )

Immediately following the Diana Krall concert, LHAS will host a champagne and dessert reception in the Garden Plaza . Proceeds benefit LHAS Charitable Projects. Honorary Hosts are Charlene and John Innocenti, President, UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside. Please call the LHAS office 412-648-6106 for tickets for this event. $175 per person ($50 tax deduction) includes both the concert and reception. Reservations are limited.

St Jude the Apostle
405 Westinghouse Avenue, Wilmerding, PA
July 9, 10 & 11
6:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Ethnic Food, Flee Market, Bingo, Games, Raffle
Live Entertainment Nightly

St. Jude the Apostle
405 Westinghouse Ave., Wilmerding, PA
412-823-8390

Thursday, Friday and Saturday, July 9th, 10th and 11th from 6:00 pm till 11:00 pm.

Delicious ethnic food including home made pierogies, stuffed cabbage, haluski, hot sausage, kielbasa and fish sandwiches served daily from 5:00 pm till 11:00 pm. A flea market, bingo, games, daily raffles and live entertainment nightly. The Bell School of Irish Dance will perform on Thursday at 6:30 pm followed by Grammy Nominated Accordionist Kevin Solecki at 7:00 pm. A visit from Ronald McDonald at 7:00 pm. on Friday along with music by “2 For The Road” from 7:00 – 10:00 pm. The Pittsburgh Letter Carriers will perform on Saturday from 5:30 – 6:30 pm followed by the Karl Lukitsch Band from 7:00 till 9:00 pm. Come and have fun with us!

SUMMER SPORTS FESTIVAL

Attention SPORTS FANS! You will NOT want to miss this event being held on Friday, July 10th on the grounds of Saint Peter & Paul School in Beaver. Games & prizes, food, sports auction, autograph signing and more are included in this jam packed day of events from 12:00 – 8:00 p.m. Take a photo with the Pirate Parrot or buy a chance to win a SUPERBOWL XLIII Team Autographed Football Helmet. Go to www.ssppbeaver.org and click on the ‘Sports Festival’ link for a complete timeline of events! Some guests include former Pittsburgh Pirate Kent Tekulve, Current Pittsburgh Steeler Chris Hoke, and former Pittsburgh Penguin Phil Bourque. Make plans to come by East End Avenue in Beaver FRIDAY JULY 10TH!

CASA Orientation Event

July 10, 2009 at Cafe Kolache
402 Third Street, Beaver PA,15009
10 am to 11 am

Come volunteer to be the difference and hope in a child's life. Come volunteer to be a Court Appointed Special Advocate and have a voice for an abused and neglected child!

Huge Church Yard Sale

July 10th & 11th

New Wine Harvest Church
268 Old Clairton Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15236

New Wine Harvest Church in Pleasant Hills will be hosting a huge church yard sale on July 10th & 11th from 9a -3p each day. All are welcome! For more information please call the church office at 412-653-9077 or email mail@newwineharvestchurch.com

Bethel AME Church, 2720 Webster Avenue, Pgh, Pa 15219 (Hill District), will hold their 201/50 Anniversary Celebration July 10-12.

We will celebrate 201 years serving the community and 50 years in our present edifice. There will be a Revival on Friday, July 10 with guest preacher Bishop Vashti McKenzie, a Anniversary Luncheon on Saturday, July 11 and a Homecoming Service on Sunday, July 12 with guest preacher Rev. Dr. James Harris, Presiding Elder of the Cleveland District. All are welcomed and invited to attend. For more information, call 412-683-2160..

Immaculate Conception church is hosting a Burger Bash on Sat July 11 from 11AM to 2PM on the corner of Second and Oak streets in Irwin. Rated "Best Independent Burger" for the second year in a row by the Tribune Review Reader's Survey. Still only $2 with or without our secret-recipe onions. Chips, pop and bottled water also available. For pre-orders of 10 or more, call 724-863-6947 by 11AM on the 11th.

FOURTH ANNUAL STEPHEN FOSTER MUSIC & HERITAGE FESTIVAL

DOO DAH DAYS
Saturday, July 11, 2009

The Lawrenceville Historical Society will hold its fourth annual Stephen Foster Music & Heritage Festival (Doo Dah Days) on Saturday, July 11, 2009 from noon – 5:00 pm at Allegheny Cemetery, Butler Street, Lawrenceville.

There will be four bands playing Foster-era music, guided trolley tours of parts of the cemetery, horse and wagon rides in parts of the cemetery, food vendors, children’s activities, and Union and Confederate Civil War re-enactors will have encampments.

This year, in honor of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln, we will also have Abraham and Mary Lincoln re-enactors.

For more information, check out http://www.doodahdays.com or email to info@doodahdays.com.

Bobtown All-Town-Yard Sale

July 11th, Bobtown will host it's 26th annual All-Town-Yard Sale.

Neighbors and friends in surrounding communities start setting up their wares at the crack of dawn. This event has grown to include people from as far away as Florida. Food, drink, plenty of odds and ends, as well as fellowship are included in this all town event. What a great way to clean out the closets, make some money, make a deal or two and meet a whole lot of happy people. Come early, as the crowd and sales are usually over by 1 p.m. Located 5 miles off the beaten path from Mt. Morris, PA in Greene County. Plenty of signs to follow from there!

The Harriett Tubman Guild, Inc., Together Chapter is holding its annual Flea Market and Bake Sale
Date: July 11, 2009 (rain or shine)
Time: 12:00 noon – 4:00 PM
Location: Harriett Tubman Terrace, 550 Negley Run Boulevard, Pittsburgh PA 15206 (across from Rodman St. Baptist Church)
There will be a raffle, rib and chicken wing dinners as well as baked goods for sale. Oh! And let’s not forget the good deals on gently used items. The public is invited to purchase a table for $20 to display goods for sale (except food items)
Contact: Carolyn at 412-243-2253
The Harriett Tubman Guild, Inc. sponsors the Harriett Tubman Terrace; a senior residence in the East Liberty community of Pittsburgh. The Together Chapter is one of six chapters of the HTG.

Mega Car Cruise benefiting the Bethel Park Junior Football program.

Saturday, July 11, 2009 11:00am-6:00pm at the South Park County Fairgrounds(Ball Fields) off Corrigan Drive. Open to all special interest/classic vehicles, cars, trucks & motorcycles. $5.00 donation for all participating vehicles, Spectators are FREE. Food & entertainment for all! Don't miss out!

Shrub Day at Trax Farms

July 11th at 10am

Join Trax nursery experts Christine Concannon and Sarah Maloy as they discuss some of there favorite shrubs such as Weigela, Cotoneaster, Hinoki Cypress and Hypericum. They will also discuss tips on garden design and pruning.

All Shrubs and trees 20% off Saturday and Sunday,
July 11th and 12th.

Store Hours: Daily 9-8 Sun. 9-6
Trax Farms
528 Trax Road, Finleyville
(Rt. 88 between Library and Finleyville)
412-835-3246 www.traxfarms.com

Liberty Borough Presbyterian Church’s 20th annual Grandma’s Attic Flea Market will be held Saturday, July 11, 2009 from 8:00a- 2:00p. There will be many good bargains from household items and linens, to clothes, books, toys, and more. Please come and join us for some shopping or a light lunch at the corner of Valley and Elizabeth Streets in Liberty Borough, PA.

Second Annual WAHS Charity Golf Outing
Saturday, July 11th, 2009

We welcome men & women golfers as singles, doubles, triples and foursomes.
$100.00 per person includes:
• Green / Cart Fee
• Light Lunch
• Beverages (Beer & Soft drinks)
• Dinner
• Skill Prizes
• Door Prizes
• 2-year leased Mercedes - hole in one prize!

$25.00 per person for dinner only

Schedule:
11:30 am Registration and Lunch
1:00 pm Shotgun Start
Dinner / Raffles to follow

Download Registration Form Now

For more information:
John Sikaras
724.344.4929 or 724.942.0572
or Bernadette Sikaras
via email: dette354@msn.com

ST. BARBARA VICTORIAN HIGH TEA

The Honor of Your Presence Is Requested! Go back in time and enjoy Victorian-era Fashions and Afternoon Brunch at the VICTORIAN HIGH TEA

St. Barbara's Church, 111 Raymaley Road, Harrison City, PA 15636. Mark your calendar for Sunday, July 12th at 2PM so that along with brunch you can visit St. Martha's Tea Table, St. Mary's Dessert Table, enjoy an authentic Victorian Fashion Show with your own Keepsake at your place setting, and check out the Chinese auction, Lottery Tree and Gift Baskets.

Reservations are required as seating is limited; please call 724-744-2850 for ticket donation & reservation ($18 adult, $9 children). Prizes will be awarded for Vintage dress, or come in your Sunday best - either way, the honor of your presence is appreciated. Come and enjoy gentler times.

UKRAINIAN PIG ROAST

ALL YOU CAN EAT SUNDAY – JULY 12, 2009
12:00 NOON UNTIL 3:00 PM

ST. VLADIMIR’S UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH
18TH AND SIDNEY STREETS
SOUTHSIDE (PITTSBURGH), PA

TICKETS $12.50
CHILDREN 13 & UNDER – NO CHARGE
TEENS 14-17 - $5.00
FAMILY TICKET (Two Adults and up to four teens 14 - 17) - $30.00

CHOICE OF THREE SIDES - MENU: POTATO SALAD, STUFFED CABBAGE, PYROHY, COLE SLAW, HALUSHKI, GARDEN SALAD; CHOICE OF BEVERAGE: COFFEE, TEA, SODA (POP)

Bulk sales of pyrohy and stuffed cabbage available for take out with purchase of dinner.

TAKE OUT AVAILABLE

Tickets can be purchased in advance or on the day of the Pig Roast
FOR TICKETS CALL 412-322-8496 OR 412-623-9194

MUSIC ON THE MON invites you to come for a free concert and enjoy jazz, swing, and the big band sounds of Music Unlimited on the grounds of Nemacolin Castle on Sunday, July 12th from 6:00-8:00 pm.

The Brownsville Rotary will host crafts and story time for younger audience members. Bring the family, a picnic basket and relax. Also, Music on the Mon welcomes local artists, crafters and food vendors to come and join the music on Saturday, September 12 from 1 to5pm at the Nemacolin Castle in Brownsville. For information or to reserve a table call 724 246 0779.

Animal Advocates Cat & Kitten Adoption Day

Looking for a friend for life? Animal Advocates, an all volunteer animal welfare and rescue group, has lots of wonderful home-raised kittens and cats looking for loving permanent homes. An ADOPTION DAY will be held on

SUNDAY, July 12, 1:00PM - 4:00PM
ANIMAL ADVOCATES
35 Wabash St
West End, Pittsburgh
412-928-9777

All animals are healthy, spayed/netuered, vaccinated and microchipped. For a partial listing of available pets: www.animaladvocates.net .

20th Annual Lupus Challenge Golf Tournament Fundraiser
Located at the Club at Nevillewood on July 13th. Start time- 10:30
Golf Tournament and Silent Auction
Honorary Chair: Jay Caufield

CHAKA KHAN with Community Partners
Located at Heinz Hall, starting at 8:00pm, on June 25th
Proceeds benefit the organization of your choice.

Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania
Phone: 412-261-5886
Fax: 412-261-5365
www.lupuspa.org

UPMC Passavant, La Roche College and CRONS (Come Ready or Never Start) have paired up once again to present the 10th Annual Community Youth Soccer Camp. La Roche Head Women’s Soccer Coach, Miguel Lozano, will coach boys and girls 4 to 15 years of age on the La Roche College campus.

The main focus of the Community Youth Soccer Camp is to encourage young soccer players to better their skills. The youth session is for boys and girls ages 4 to 10 and will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on July 13 to 17 or August 3 to 7. The cost is $95 per player/per week and registration is required.

The Premier Soccer Camp is for boys and girls ages 10 to 15 and concentrates on technical and tactical training, and games are played daily. The Premier Camp is held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 13 to 17 or August 3 to 7.

Cost for the premier camp is $145 per player/per week and includes lunch. For more information or to register, contact La Roche College Athletic Department at 412-536-1016 or email lozanom1@laroche.edu.

Sweeny Todd
A Musical Thriller

Presented by Carrnivale Theatrics
July 16, 2009–July 18, 2009

Carrnivale Theatrics is a group of music and theatre majors from local schools and universities who are combining their talents to raise money for The Pittsburgh Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

New Hazlett Theater
Center for the Performing Arts
6 Allegheny Square
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 320-4610
July 16: 8pm
July 17: 8pm
July 18: 2pm; 8pm

Ticket Prices:
$12 pre-order online at wwww.newhazletttheater.org/calendar/ or phone 1 888-718-4253
$15 at the door
$10 student rush (1/2 before showtime with student ID)

22nd Annual Weirton Greek Festival will be held July 16th through 18th from 11:00am to 10:00pm on All Saints Greek Orthodox Church grounds, 3528 West St. Weirton, WV. The festival will feature a variety of delicious Greek food and homemade pastries. The festival also includes church tours as well as Greek, Serbian and Ukrainian ethnic dancers, a dj and live music from The Greek Company. Eat in the air conditioned hall or outside under the tent. Further info can be found at 304-797-9884 or http://www.allstswwv.org/ Take Out food or pastry orders may be faxed to 304-797-1725. Gift Certificates are also available.

Ages 7 – 12 who like to swim, bike & run! Register now for:

The 9th Annual Kids Triathlon in South Park – July 18, 2009

The Kid’s Triathlons are Pittsburgh Habitat’s largest fundraising events each year. The triathlons give children in our community a chance to compete in an exciting event, and give us the opportunity to raise funds for families in our local communities.

South Park Kids Triathlon
Where: South Park Wave Pool
When: 7am Saturday, July 18
Who: Kids Ages 7-12

Mail in early Registration Deadline: 7/10/09

www.kidstriathlon.org

Event: East Brady Area Riverfest

July 17, 18, & 19
Starts at 6:30 p.m. on Friday until 11:00 p.m.
Saturday 11:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m.
Sunday 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Graham Field (football field)
Verner St.
East Brady, Pa.

Fun filled weekend, parade, live music, food & craft vendors, line dance demo, fireworks, an auction, games, rides and inflatables for children, and more.There will be something for everyone. Come and check out our "Lazy River Days"

We are located about 60 miles from Pittsburgh and within a 20 mile radius of Clarion, Butler, and Kittanning, along state route 68. We are in the Pennsylvania Wild Region, along the scenic Allegheny River.

For more information call Sally at 724-526-5174 or 724-841-6218 or Toots at 724-526-5436, or email eastbradyareariverfest@yahoo.com

Ice Cream Blast

July 18
Nevin Arena
Lynch Field, Greensburg
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Benefits ParentWise of Family Services of Western Pennsylvania
Family-oriented day full of activities, games, music, entertainment, booths, raffles and drawings!
Highlight of the day is an ice cream and cake tasting including voting for your favorite flavor!
Lots of fun foods available as well!
$3/person includes ice cream and cake sample!
Call ParentWise at 724-837-5410

Rivers of Steel Bicycle Tour

July 18, 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Get a trail-side look at Pittsburgh's industrial past and present as you enjoy an easy ride along the South Side and Eliza Furnace Trails. Tours begin and end at Bessemer Court in Station Square. You must have your own bike and helmet; water bottles are recommended.

Cost: $10 for members of Rivers of Steel, $20 for non-members
Reservations required, call 412-464-4020 to reserve your spot.
Visit www.riversofsteel.com for more information.

Pittsburgh's Amazing Bowling Race

Pittsburgh's Amazing Bowling Race is a wild and wacky race involving dozens of teams of two (families, friends, sponsored co-workers or customers, children, grandmothers and grandfathers, and all sorts in between) performing bowling-themed challenges at bowling lanes all in a grand clue-based race for exciting gifts and prizes. Plus, there will be festivities, refreshments, and entertainment to be enjoyed by participants at task stops, and closing festivities. It will be an entire day of fun like Pittsburgh has never seen before.

Start time is Saturday, July 18th, 9:00 AM until approximately 3:00 PM, followed with closing festivities lasting until the early evening.

The goal of the event is to raise money and awareness for the Women’s Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh and the biennial TREAT/IGBO Bowling Tournament, and to showcase the Pittsburgh-area through a challenging and out-of-the-ordinary event.

Cross the finish line first and claim the $1,000 grand prize.

Team registration is $50 per team. Visit www.BowlingRace.org to register your team of two or for more detailed event information.

Wexford GIANT Flea Market: SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2009 8 to 2 - St. Alexis Parish - Cafeteria and classrooms filled with "Treasures". Bag Sale from 1:00 to 2:00 when EVERYTHING must go!

10090 Old Perry Hwy, Wexford, PA. Across from Target at Pine Creek Road. 724-935-4343

Third Annual South Side Zombie Walk & Concert for the Living Dead

Sponsored by The It’s Alive Show
Saturday, July 18, 2009

7 PM – zombies gather at the Towne Tavern (under 21 at the Beehive)
8 PM – zombie walk starts
9 PM – walk ends at the Rex Theater, where the concert/show will begin right after (21 and over)

The zombie walk is free; admission to the concert is $13.

For more information, visit www.theitsaliveshow.com/SSZW3.htm.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church on Polish Hill will hold its Parish Festival on Saturday, July 18, 2009 from 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM at 3058 Brereton Street.

Bake sale, ethnic food, raffles, bingo, sale of Polish items and games are featured. Polka Mass with Ray Jay and The Carousels at 4:00 PM. Polka dancing outdoors after Mass.

Further information – 412-621-5170

ULTIMATE 4JC FEST

July 18, 2009 from 1-9 pm. at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, PA. Concert with "Ceili Rain" and "Justin Fatica".

Music, games, mass, adoration, families, teens, festival of praise. Come Join Us! Register online at www.ultimate4jc.com or call 724-805-2482.

Cost is $10 per individual and only $30 for families. Includes a boxed meal per person.

The Mon Valley Motorcycle Club is holding its 4th annual bike run to benefit Your Child’s Place, a pediatric extended care center in Washington, Pennsylvania. The bike run will be on July 18 with registration from 9 – 11 a.m. at the Grand Street Park in Belle Vernon. The entry fee is $20 per rider and $15 per passenger. The cost includes an event t-shirt, food at every stop, and a pig roast after the ride. For more information, contact Tiffany Scott, RN, clinical director of Your Child’s Place at tscott @ucpswpa.org or at 724-223-7801.

The Ligonier Valley Historical Society is sponsoring a Scots Irish themed living history weekend at Compass Inn Museum on July 18th & 19th.

Meet General John Forbes (by James Scahill), hear the sounds of Ar eigean Gael on Saturday and Jack Puskar the kilted Irish folk musician on Sunday. Costumed docents tell the story of transportation and life in the early 1800’s at the authentically restored and furnished 1799 stagecoach stop complex.

See 18th & 19th century demonstrations in the cookhouse, blacksmith and carpenter’s shops. Some of the other crafters include bobbin lace making, candle dipping, weaving and spinning plus much more!

Include a stop in The Country Store at Compass Inn. It is suggested that at least two hours be allotted for the visit.

Compass Inn is located in Laughlintown, three miles east of Ligonier on Route 30. Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission charge: Adults $9, seniors $8, students $6, under 5 complimentary. Phone: 724-238-4983 or visit www.compassinn.com

July 18: Find a friend, gather a group, or make it a family affair. Come and enjoy a lovely morning walk in the Monroeville Community Park with friends and family.

Walk in honor, or in memory of seniors who are special to you and help to grant wishes. The Walk for Wishes is a`Fun-raiser' walk for the Western PA Chapter of the Twilight Wish Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, that honors and enriches the lives of local deserving citizens through wish granting activities. Walker registration is from 8am till 9am with the actual walk beginning at 9am. Call: 724-712-5655 or visit: www.todaysseniorresource.com for more information regarding walk details, registration forms, and vendor/sponsorship opportunities.

FAMILY FUN DAY!!!

At Joseph-Beth Booksellers (in the South Side Works)
Saturday, July 18
12:00-3:00PM

Join us for our second Family Fun Day at Joseph-Beth!! We’ll be joined by some of our favorite Pittsburgh organizations for crafts & activities, music, games, performances, and face painting. Also, we’ve invited some of the best local bakeries around to create some book-themed cakes for our event… and YOU get to judge which cake reigns supreme! You definitely don’t want to miss this whole day of fun for the entire family! Questions? E-Mail Bethany at pghintern@josephbeth.com!

The Dravosburg United Methodist Church at 109 Maple Avenue, is holding Vacation Bible School from Sunday, July 19 through Friday, July 24 from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Children ages 4 through fifth grade (completed) are eligible to participate. Registration is FREE, and can be done at the church office on Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon, and on Saturdays, June 27, July 11, and July 18 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon.

Call the church office at 412-466-0112 for more information.

Frontline Initiative 5k fundraiser and free festival with local bands and featuring speaker Jason Harper, "The 100-mile Man," from Sacramento, Calif.

Music begins at 1 p.m. July 19 on Third Street in Beaver. Race begins at 6 p.m. Awards ceremony to follow.

For more information visit: www.frontlineinitiative.org

19TH ANNUAL WATER SKI CLINIC FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AT CONNEAUT LAKE

The 19th Annual Three Rivers Adaptive Sports (TRAS) Learn to Water Ski Clinic for People with Disabilities, is planned for Monday, July 20 through Thursday July 23, at Conneaut Lake (PA). This year’s event will be held at the Iroquois Boating and Fishing Club (10733 Konneyaut Trail) on Conneaut Lake’s east side. The event is Western Pennsylvania’s premier adaptive water ski program, open to people with any type of disability including leg and arm amputation, spinal cord injuries, arthritis, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, orthopedic disabilities, polio and survivors of stroke and brain injury.

The Learn to Water Ski Clinic begins at 8:00a.m., and concludes each day at approximately 4 p.m. There are also several social events planned for Monday through Wednesday evenings for clinic participants, their families, friends and volunteers.

Sponsored by the Three Rivers Adaptive Sports, Chapter of Disabled Sports, USA with major support of UPMC Institute for Rehabilitation and Research and The Navigation Company, the Learn to Water Ski Clinic has be a successful annual event at Conneaut Lake for the past 18 years. Adaptive Skiers and volunteers are encouraged to come out and join this unique event. For a registration form and clinic details, please call 412-848-8896 or visit TRAS’ website at traspa.org.

Pittsburgh Blues Festival – Benefit for Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank

Pittsburgh Blues Festival 2009 – July 24, 25, 26 at Hartwood Acres. Presented by First Commonwealth. Proceeds benefit Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. Friday: Eric Lindell, Cyril Neville & Tribe 13. Saturday: Los Lobos, Shannon Curfman, Shawn Kellerman, Curtis Salgado. Sunday: Robert Cray Band, JJ Grey & Mofro, Deb Callahan. Local bands, KidZone (with arts, crafts, healthy snacks and interactive kids music tent), raffles, merchandise vendors, and plenty of food! FREE FRIDAY (only) admission with bag of groceries to donate to the Food Bank! Kids 12 and under always free – free parking too! $5.00 personal cooler donation fee. More info & tickets: www.pghblues.com or 412-460-BLUE

Summer In Ligonier Arts and Craft Show

Friday and Saturday, July 24 & 25, Arts and Crafts on the Diamond in Ligonier. Fun activities for children, face painting, Dave the Balloonatic, Jimmy the unicyclist and juggler. Summer sidewalk sales at local merchants. For more information visit www.ligonier.com or call 724-238-4200

Red Cross Blood Drive

Friday, July 24th from noon – 6 pm
Walk-ins welcome.
Give the gift of life and contribute to a scholarship for a college freshman.

Harvest Community Church
143 Reed Road
Kittanning, PA 16201
724-548-5643
www.harvestpa.org

GOLF TOURNAMENT

Apollo Elks Country Club
Benefit Cerebral Palsy
July 25
Come out and and enjoy the day, for a good cause.
info contact Frank @ 724-859-0125

Join Easter Seals at Walk With Me Pittsburgh. Every step counts!

Local non-profit kicks off registration at www.walkwithme.org/pittsburgh

Easter Seals Western Pennsylvania has announced plans for its seventh annual Walk With Me event and fundraiser, scheduled for Saturday, July 25th at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium. The three-quarter mile walk/wheel will unite hundreds of Pittsburgh area participants to raise funds for Easter Seals services, drive awareness of issues affecting the disability community and change the lives of individuals and families living with disabilities.

Register early for this year’s Walk With Me by visiting us at www.walkwithme.org/pittsburgh or by calling 412-281-7244 x229. Every individual and team participant will be paired with an Easter Seals Honorary Ambassador—a child or adult with a disability directly benefiting from Easter Seals’ local programming—and have an opportunity to learn about his or her personal story and even cross the Walk With Me finish line together. The 2009 Honorary Ambassadors are Joshua, a student in the Linda Lanham Zeszutek School Program; Amber, an adult from the Workforce Development Department; and Joyce, an adult who attends one of the Adult and Senior Services sites.

A Summer Day in 19th Century “Oekonomie”,

Saturday, July 25, 2009 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Old Economy Village
270 Sixteenth Street
Ambridge, PA 15003

Join us as we explore toys, games & activities of long ago. Try your hand at making taffy, help to make hand-cranked ice cream & playing simple games & toys of the past. Event activities included in cost of admission to the Village. Adults (12 - 64 years), $9.00 Youth (3 - 11 years), $6.00 Seniors (65 years & older), $8.00 Under 3 years, No Charge

Trax Farms Corn Roast

Trax Farms Corn Roast is where you will want to taste the farm fresh difference! Trax Farms Corn Roast is on July 25 & 26 (Saturday, & Sunday from 10-5).

Eat delicious Trax Farms Homegrown Corn and other summertime favorites. Pan for gems with Finders Keepers Mining, have your Caricature done, Build-A-Sundae, race on our Trike Track, visit the Barnyard Petting Zoo, try Face Painting, contests, games and more…*Activities will have additional fees.

Event hours are 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on July 25 & 26.

Store Hours:
Daily – 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sun. – 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Pet Friends Needs Your Flea Market Items

It’s time again for Pet Friends Annual Flea Market July 25th, 9am-3pm at 1103 Lewis Avenue, Jeanette - Rain Date is Sunday July 26th. We need all that extra “stuff” that is cluttering your closets, drawers and garage to sell! Please call Michele Kierski 724-374-5333 to make arrangements to donate your goods. Thank you for your support – without it we could not continue our work in the community.

BRIDGEVILLE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY presents Local Artists at the 3rd Biennial Art Exhibit and Sale

Sunday July 26, 2009
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Chartiers Room, Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Department
370 Commercial Street, Bridgeville.
Refreshments and Raffle Items will be available.
Donation: $7
For tickets - Contact: Mary Weise (412) 221-5651

On Sunday, July 26, 2009 The Bichon Frise Club of Western Pennsylvania will be hosting it's annual picnic for all Bichon Frise and their families at the Cub 1 pavilion at Boyce Park in Plum Boro.

The picnic begins at 12:00 p.m. We will also be holding an AKC sanctioned A match for all AKC registered Bichon. We will have games and prizes and a raffle table. Please bring your own chair and food to share. For more information please contact Renee Lauer at avalonbichons@verizon.net or in the evenings at 412-795-8510.

Steel Valley Warriors - Minor League Football (NAFL)- Kicks off their First Home Game of the 2009 Season

Date: Saturday July 27 2009
Time: Kick Off @ 7:00PM

Where:
Reeves Field- located on the beautiful campus of Geneva College-3200 College Ave. Beaver Falls Pa 15010-3599 (724) 846-5100.

The Steel Valley Warriors are proud to announce that we will be playing our first official home game this Saturday July 27, 2009 at Reeves Field, located at Geneva College in Beaver Falls, PA ! Come out to support area players in this new state of the art facility. Geneva College is located in the heart of the valley and is centrally between Pittsburgh and New Castle PA.

Cost: Adult (16 and older) $8 - Ages 7 to 15 $3 - 6 yrs and younger FREE !

For more information: http:www.steelvalleywarriors.net

Bishop Canevin High School's annual youth summer football camp will be held July 27-29, 9 a.m. to noon at the school. The camp is open to boys ages 8-13.

Each camper will participate in individual and team oriented drills. Campers will be eligible for awards and also hear from guest speakers. Camp staff is Head Football Coach Bob Jacoby, assistant coaches and past and current Bishop Canevin football players. Cost is $75 and includes a free t-shirt.

For a registration form visit www.bishopcanevin.org or contact jakielod@bishopcanevin.org or call (412) 922-7400 ext. 20.

Proceeds benefit Bishop Canevin High School tuition assistance programs.

Pajama Party Movie Night – Friday, July 31 at 5:30 PM

Come dressed in your PJ’s and bring your favorite blanket, pillow, or sleeping bag to the Chartiers-Houston Community Library. We will enjoy popcorn and watch the 2008 movie (based on a Newberry award-winning book by Kate DiCamillo) about a misfit mouse who prefers reading books to eating them.

18th Annual St. Barnabas Medical Center 5K Run / Walk

Saturday, Aug. 1 at 9 am
5830 Meridian Road, Gibsonia

The 3.1-mile, out and back, rolling course is open to runners, walkers and wheelchair athletes of all ages.

Free food and beverages will be available at the post-race party, and participants will be eligible for drawings of prize giveaways.

Trophies are awarded to the top three male and female finishers overall, as well as in 14 age categories and the top three corporate teams.

The cost is $14 or $18 after July 24. Those registering by July 24 are guaranteed a race T-shirt and goody bag. For additional information or an application, call (724) 444-5512 or online at www.stbarnabas5k.com.

Proceeds benefit the St. Barnabas Free Care Fund.

When: Saturday, August 1, 2009 starting 1pm

Where: Camp Kon-O-Kwee/ Spencer 126 Nagel Road Fombell PA 16123

What: A day of wild adventure and family entertainment! The fun starts at 1pm. Great food served all day. Live music at 4pm- Jill West and the Blues Attack, The Business Men, Kelsey Friday and the Rest of the Week, and Joe Grushecky and the House Rockers. Zambelli Fireworks light up the sky at 9:30pm!

August 1, 2009 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Irwin Community Flea Market

Main Street-Downtown Irwin

Reserve your space now for this annual summer event. For an application e-mail IrwinPa@comcast.net with subject FLEA APP or call Lillian at 724-863-3093. Space is $10 per 8 feet with a $15 surcharge for electric.

Event: 6th Annual Pittsburgh Black Family Reunion

Place: Mellon Park
Price: Free
Date: August 1st & August 2nd
Time: 11 am - 8 pm

Contact Information:
Martell Covington
(412) 371-3689

pittsburghblackfamilyreunion@gmail.com

Free! Bring the whole family! For the 6th Annual Pittsburgh Black Family Reunion. Events for everybody in the family.
Three on three Peace in the Hood basketball tournament.
Arts and crafts, Face painting, Moon Bounce, Wall Climbing & Games for the Kids
All kinds of Food. Vendors of Arts, Clothing, Jewelery and more.
Workshops and Panel Discussions.
Saturday is full of the best artist in the City including Wiz Khalifa and Electrik Red and many more dance, r&b, & hip hop acts.
Sunday is a gospel & jazz brunch including Artistree and Line Dancing with Mr. Roland Ford. Plus much much more!!!

Holy Family Church in Creighton, PA, is having their annual church festival on August 2nd at the Syria Mosque Pavilion.

There will be an outdoor mass at noon and we will begin serving food at 1:00.

There will be homemade potato pancakes, stuffed cabbage, pierogies, haluski, fried dill pickles, kielbasa/hotdogs & sauerkraut, french fries, funnel cakes, baked goods, and much more! There will be games for adults, such as, chuck-a-luck, poker, prize raffle, and more! Live music, too! Everyone is welcome and admission is free! Please, no outside coolers of alcoholic beverages allowed.

For more information call 724-224-1626 or email holyfamilypa@verizon.net.

Trax Farms Kids Farm Camp

Wednesday and Thursday, August 5 &6, and 12 & 13
11:00am –12:00noon

Held in our Air Conditioned Events Room.
$5.00 per class per child.
Please sign up early, class size is limited!!

2 Age Groups
Little Sprouts 3 & 5 yr. olds and Junior Gardeners – 6-9 yr. olds
Wednesday, Aug 5 – What type of plant is it?
Thursday, Aug 6 – Leaves are more then just green!
Wednesday, Aug. 12 Flowers for fun and food!
Thursday, Aug. 13 Time to dig in the dirt!

Join us for fun, information, stories and activities!!

Store Hours starting: Daily 9-8, Sun. 9-6
412-835-3246 or check us out on the web www.traxfarms.com

Pittsburgh Musical Theater Presents The Burgh’s Broadway with a Backdrop!

When was the last time you took in our city’s breathtaking skyline? Or treated yourself to a night of Broadway performance in the city? One can now enjoy both of these amenities in the same night (and free of charge) thanks to Pittsburgh Musical Theater’s 4th Annual Broadway at the Overlook . The lovingly restored natural amphitheater on the West End Overlook provides the setting for this event. The sights of the city along with the sounds of musical performers allow anyone to be entertained. Tunes from such Broadway hits like Rent, Fame, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Les Miserables, and Annie will be performed all in one captivating revue. The cast will feature PMT professionals seasoned with members of our youth troupe Xtreme Teen Broadway. Watching the sun set as the city lights up is unforgettable experience. Broadway at the Overlook will delight the entire family and the price is right-free.

August 6th,7th,8th and August 14th and 15th 2009
Curtain at approximately 7:30 pm.

West End Overlook Amphitheater
for directions go to http://pittsburghmusicals.com/overlook.php

The park will be reserved for picnickers and relaxation from 6:00pm on each of those days.

Free to the Public
For more information and directions
Visit our website http://pittsburghmusicals.com/overlook.php or call 412 539-0900 x232

Pressley Ridge Ice Cream Fundae at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium

Bring your friends and family and join Pressley Ridge for an evening of family fun in support of troubled and developmentally challenged children and their families. Featuring all the delicious Hagan ice cream you can eat, celebrity judging, popular votes, live entertainment, and the fabulous Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium animals.

Friday, August 7
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium

Advanced Reservations
$17.50 per adult / $7.50 per child (ages 2-18) / $40 per family of four.

Event Day at the Gate
$20 per adult / $10 per child (ages 2-18) / $50 per family of four.

Ask about our premiere “Fundae Feast” Buffet Dinner

To reserve tickets or for more information, visit www.pressleyridge.org or call 412.832.9408
Ice Cream team sponsorships are still available.

Ages 7 – 15 who like to swim, bike & run! Register now for:

The 4rd Annual Kids Triathlon in North Park – August 8, 2009

The Kid’s Triathlons are Pittsburgh Habitat’s largest fundraising events each year. The triathlons give children in our community a chance to compete in an exciting event, and give us the opportunity to raise funds for families in our local communities.

North Park Kids Triathlon
Where: North Park Pool
When: 7am Saturday, August 8
Who: Kids Ages 7-15

Mt. Lebanon Partnership presents ULTRAparty 2009 to benefit The Autism Center of Pittsburgh is being held Saturday, August 8, 2009.

Sponsored by Miller Lite/Wilson-McGinley Co., a five-block area of Washington Rd. in Mt. Lebanon will be closed to traffic from Rollier's Hardware to the Mt. Lebanon Municipal Building. Rock out to the sounds of Velveeta from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Burgh's most rockin' street party!

American Cancer Society – Pittsburgh Bike-A-Thon

August, 9, 2009
Time: Variable Registration/Sign-in Times

The event includes a 65-mile bike ride, a 35-mile bike ride and 5-mile family fun ride. It also includes a day of fun activities for everyone. There will be raffles, food, music and a vendor expo while the bike rides are taking place. Following the award presentations for the various bike rides, there will be a “survivor” balloon release from the Southside Works Town Center. Join us for a great day of fun and fundraising.

65-Mile Ride, Start Time 7:30-8:30am, $30
35-Mile Ride, Start Time 8:30am-9:30am, $30
5-Mile Family Fun Ride, Start Time 11am, $10 (for children under 17) and $15 (for adults)

15th Annual Vets Run

August 9th 2009 Registration @ Diamond Park Butler (across from Court House) 10am -12noon
ALL VECHICLES ARE WELCOME
Cost $25.00 Couple $15.00 Single
Food Refreshments &50/50's at Mechling /Shakley Veterans Center after the ride
All Proceeds Benefit the Mechling Shakley Veterans Center
for more info Eric 724-748-4133

City Reach 2009

The Sharpsburg Family Worship Center located at 200 8th Street in Sharpsburg will hold annual City Reach celebration from August 11th to August 14th. These are community centered events that will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. each night. City Reach is an Adult and Youth event that will includes live music, exciting guest speakers, and prize give-aways. Along with the Adult and Youth event, there will be a Kids’ Crusade. This year’s Kids Crusade theme will be “Wild West”,. This will be All of our games, stories, skits, video clips, and songs will be centered around the west. Grab a hold on the reigns! It’s going to be a wild ride!. Food and refreshments will be served each night. This family event is free and open to all.

To conclude City Reach, there will be a family block party on Friday night from 7 to 9 p.m. This is part of “Running Start”, where backpacks and school supplies will be distributed to children on Friday night at the City Reach Block Party. The backpacks and school supplies are used to give children a “running start” for their school year. Donations of backpacks, pencils, folders, notebooks, scissors, glue, markers, and colored pencils are accepted and appreciated at Sharpsburg Family Worship Center, Allison Park Church at 2326 Duncan Ave., and the Network of Hope by August 11th and at 2201 Duncan Ave.

More information about this event can be found at these Websites:

www.sfwc.org
www.networkofhope.org
www.allisonparkchurch.com

"The Stroll"

Downtown Ligonier, Friday, August 14, 5-9PM. Come stroll down memory lane as Swing City plays oldies on the Bandstand. Enter an informal dance contest at 8PM and view the classic cars parked on the Diamond. For more information visit www.ligonier.com or call 724-238-4200.

84th Annual San Rocco Festa - The Italian cultural Festa will be held on August 14th, 15th and 16th. See our web page for directions and more information: www.sanrocco.org

Admission is $1 for those 13 and over at the gate. Children 12 and under are free. The committee is requesting that each patron bring a non-perishable food item each night for our community food barrel.

The Festa is a community-wide event with participants that return yearly from all over the county. The Festa features Italian food, music and dance. Highlights of the event include; the San Rocco Liturgy and Procession, Performances by the official San Rocco Festa Band, an amazing Fireworks display, and the Traditional Italian Fireworks Doll Dance with the Ballabe Band. Food booths include Italian specialties such as Ciambella, Pizzelle, Cannoli and other Italian cookies, homemade sausage and meatballs, Pasta E Fagioli, and spaghetti. Other attractions include game booths and a children’s area.

On Friday evening, we have the San Rocco Festa Band under the direction of Jim Rizzo and Ron Romeo and Jamie Wright (www.jamie-wright.com). Saturday features Ray Massa’s Euro Rhythms (www.eurorhythms.com). Carly Koza, a local Beaver County student will be performing on Saturday night. Sunday night again features the San Rocco Festa Band and Mirella the Musician.

The 46th Annual Dover Steam Show will be held at the Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds in Dover Ohio on August 14, 15 & 16, 2009.

This year’s feature is Huber, Tractors, Steam Engines & Equipment, and Fairbanks Morse Engines

At 2:00pm on Sunday we have a Tractor Square Dance, it’s just like a regular square dance only it is done with tractors, and it’s something special to see. Bring your cameras and get your seat for this one!!!

We feature working Steam Engines running the sawmill, shingle mill, threshing grain, baling straw, and working on the power eater. As well as Hit & Miss Engine, Antique Tractors, Garden Tractors, Arts & Crafts, Food Vendors and a large Flee Market.

So come and spend the day or the weekend.

Free Parking on the grounds
Camping Available
Handicap Assessable
No Alcohol or Firearms Permitted.

Email doversteamshow@yahoo.com
Web Site www.steamshow.net
Photo Gallery http://www.flickr.com/photos/doversteamshow/
Contact Howard Howell 330-343-2747

Wild West Chuckwagon BBQ & Revue

Fund Raiser for the Valley Players

Date: August 15, 2009
Time: 6PM to 8PM BBQ dinner; 8PM Musical Show

Valley Players of Ligonier
Ligonier Theater
208 West Main St.
Ligonier, PA 15658

The Valley Players of Ligonier is having a “Wild West Chuckwagon BBQ” right in our theater followed by a musical show featuring western, country, bluegrass and gospel music. This event will provide and evening of great food and a musical performance with theatrical surprises that will be fun for the whole family. Pappy D’s BBQ will be cooking pulled pork and beef brisket all day long right on the street in front of the theater. Giant Eagle is also preparing some great side dishes and Sand Hill Berries desserts are on tap for a nice finish to your Chuckwagon dinner.

Then sit back and relax for a good old fashioned, live band musical revue with a variety of songs from the cowboy era, country, folk, western, gospel and more. We promise you won’t go away without a smile on your face. And if you’ve got a cowboy hat, put ‘er on partner and come on out!

Call for Reservations: 724-238-6514

11th Annual Thunder Mountain Lenape' Nation Native American Festival

August 15-16, 2009 10 AM -6PM

Experience Native American dancing, drumming, food, crafts and much more.
Adults $3 children under 14 free. 236 Skyline Drive Saltsburg, PA 15681
For more information contact us at 724-639-3488 thundermtlenapenation@hotmail.com www.thundermtlenape.org

Event Name: Candidates’ Comedy Night 2009

Event Details: Elected officials and candidates alike will showcase their hidden talents and their humor. This event is in its second year and we are expecting hilarious performances. Gene Collier, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Columnist, will serve as emcee.

Date: August 20, 2009.

Time: Doors open at 5:00pm. Show starts at 7:30pm.

Location: Pittsburgh Improv at the Waterfront in Homestead

Beneficiary: Proceeds will benefit children and youth served by the Allegheny County Department of Human Services and the Juvenile Section of the Family Division of the Court of Common Pleas by providing life-enriching opportunities not otherwise available through traditional government funding. www.alleghenycounty.us/dhs/acmff.aspx

Contact Phone: Department of Human Services Event Line 412.350.3428

Tickets: On sale now
Each section includes eight seats and light snacks
Platinum section $1000
Gold section $750
Silver section $500
A limited number of individual seats will be available at $50 each.

August 20, 1009

Understanding the Financial Condition of Your Business
4:30 PM Registration and Refreshments
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Program
Program Fee $15.00 for Wilkinsburg Chamber Members
$25.00 for nonmembers

Program will be held at
Metro Family Practice
901 West Street
Wilkingsburg, PA 15221

To Register: call 412-648-1542
Email ieeregistration@katz.pitt.edu

Westmoreland Fair -- August 21-29

We have a strong agricultural history and our exhibits prove it! The fair offers fun for the entire family whether you enjoy the animals, exhibits, food, rides, motocross or music. http://www.westmorelandfair.com/

Rivers of Steel Bicycle Tour

August 22, 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Get a trail-side look at Pittsburgh's industrial past and present as you enjoy an easy ride along the South Side and Eliza Furnace Trails. Tours begin and end at Bessemer Court in Station Square. You must have your own bike and helmet; water bottles are recommended.

Cost: $10 for members of Rivers of Steel, $20 for non-members
Reservations required, call 412-464-4020 to reserve your spot.
Visit www.riversofsteel.com for more information.

On Saturday, August 22, 2009, Clearview Federal Credit Union will hold their Annual Golf Outing at Black Hawk Golf Course located at 644 Blackhawk Rd., Beaver Falls, PA. Registration of $75 will benefit Variety The Children’s Charity. Registration includes 18 holes of golf, cart, lunch, steak dinner, refreshments, and prizes. A Chinese auction will also take place. All fees must be paid to reserve a spot; it will be first come, first served. Call 1-800-926-0003 ext. 6155 with any additional questions or to RSVP.

2009 LHAS Annual Gala

Saturday, August 22
Westin Convention Center Hotel

Honorary Chair: Jai Pausch, wife of “Last Lecture” author and Carnegie Mellon University Professor, Dr. Randy Pausch. Proceeds benefit research for pancreatic cancer, colon cancer and other digestive diseases at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Digestive Disorders Center. $350 per person ($250 tax deduction). For tickets, please contact the LHAS office at (412) 648-6106.

AUTISM HELP NETWORK will host its Second Annual “AUTISM FAMILY FIELD DAY” on SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, from 10:00am to 4:00pm at the new Pirates Charities MIRACLE LEAGUE FIELD located within Cranberry Township’s new Dick’s Sporting Goods Sportsplex at Graham Park.

This completely free event will provide the unique opportunity for children diagnosed with Autism or related disorders to join their families in a day of fun, designed to meet their special needs.

Featured at this event will be family-team games, hands-on activities, t-shirts, medals and awards, entertainment, and a free barbeque lunch, along with treats from Eat n’ Park’s Cookie Cruiser.

Although the Field Day is completely free, registration is required. If you and your family would like to join in the fun, phone AUTISM HELP NETWORK at 724.449.7072 to register by the deadline of August 7, 2009. The staff will take note of your family members’ dietary needs and any other requirements you may have.

You can also visit AUTISM HELP NETWORK online at www.Autismhelpforyou.org, and find out about the many programs offered.

A Toy Bash benefitting Saltsburg High School Junior and Senior Class and Saltsburg Area Youth wil be held Sun, Aug 23rd from 2-6pm at Saltsburg River Hall. 3 tickets are available: Boy ticket, Girl ticket or Adult ticket..all with GREAT prizes including TV's, Wii's, compters, bikes and much,much more. Tickets are $10 each...choose 1 or all 3! Something given away every 5 minutes. Winners DO NOT have to be present to win. Come out for an afternoon of fun and support children's activities at the same time. For more info contact Michelle at 724-639-3728 or dylstin@asdmonline.net or Barb at 724-639-3431.

August 30, 2009 Gertrude Rapp’s 201st Birthday

Noon to 5:00 p.m.

Wish Gertrude Rapp, the Granddaughter of Harmony Society founder, George Rapp, a happy 201st Birthday. Gertrude was arguably the first nationally known businesswoman in western Pennsylvania. She was responsible for the management of the Harmony Society’s silk factory, and won several national awards for designs and fabrics.

Event activities included in cost of admission to the Village. Adults (12 - 64 years), $9.00 Youth (3 - 11 years), $6.00 Seniors (65 years & older), $8.00 Under 3 years, No Charge

Old Economy Village
270 Sixteenth Street
Ambridge, PA 15003

TJ Class of 99 Reunion Committee is searching for classmates. The ten year reunion is going to be held sometime in September 2009. If you graduated or know of a graduate from 99, please email us your updated information to TJ99reunion@comcast.net

21ST ANNUAL MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS 2009
September 5-6, 2009

SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
HELICOPTER RIDES
CLIMBING WALL
FOOD VENDORS
ARTISAN & CRAFT VENDORS
LIVE BIRDS & SNAKES INTERPRETATIVE PROGRAMMING

PERFORMANCES BY:
CHE ZURO
LAST CALL
CLARK & THE FERNCLIFF COLLECTIVE
HALFTIME STRING BAND
4th ANNUAL FIREWORKS DISPLAY OVER THE RIVER

FOR INFORMATION, CALL 724-329-8594

Ed Adams Softball Tournament & Skills Challenge

http://edadamschallenge.com/
Played at Renton Field in Plum
222 Renton Ave
Plum, PA 15239

Sept. 11, 2009: 7:00 PM - ??
Draft Party - Food, Beer & Raffles

Sept. 12, 2009: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Round-robin play, 3 games guaranteed

Sept, 13, 2009: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Single-elim tournament play
Skills Competitions
Homerun Derby

Christian Connelly and Child Life Services @ UPMC Children's Hospital will benefit from any proceeds.

Rivers of Steel Bicycle Tour

Sept. 12, 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Get a trail-side look at Pittsburgh's industrial past and present as you enjoy an easy ride along the South Side and Eliza Furnace Trails. Tours begin and end at Bessemer Court in Station Square. You must have your own bike and helmet; water bottles are recommended.

Cost: $10 for members of Rivers of Steel, $20 for non-members
Reservations required, call 412-464-4020 to reserve your spot.
Visit www.riversofsteel.com for more information.

CASH BASH

SAT. SEPT 12, 2009
6:00-11:00 PM

Donation $20.00
Free food / beverages for all ticket holders.
Cash prizes every 10 minutes ! Plus other raffles throughout the evening.

Benefits the volunteer fire company.

Washington Township VFC
4078 Route 66
Apollo, PA 15613
(Westmoreland County)

Call 724-727-3079 for ticket information !

10th Annual Caring Car Cruise

September 12, 2009 at 3:30 P.M.(rain date Saturday September 19, 2008)
Clay Avenue, Jeannette, PA
FREE ADMISSION—DONATIONS WELCOME

Join us in this event to raise money in memory of Holly Cataldo to benefit the Aplastic Anemia Foundation. To date we have raised over $45.000 in her memory in hopes of preventing others from suffering from this devastating disease.

Entertainment will be provided by a local band JWP, The Susan Yadamec Dance Company, Local "Elvis" impersonator Tim Ponzetti, ATA Black Belt Academy of Greensburg, DJ Pete Highlands, Patches the Magician. Trophies will be awarded in various car classes. Dash plaques will be given to first 150 cars that register. There will be food and drink booths, kids games, chinese auction, 50/50 and much more. All proceeds are donated to the AA-MDS Foundation.

Further information and directions to the event may be found at home.comcast.net/~beranek or www.myspace.com/caringcarcruise . If you would like to make a donation in her memory please check out www.firstgiving.com/hollycataldo . Any questions may be e-mailed to Christina Beranek at beranek@comast.net.

AAFD Herb Kaufman Memorial 5K Run/Walk

09/12/09
9:00 AM

Adams Township Community Park
690 Valencia Road
Mars, PA 16046
http://aafd.webs.com

In memory of a beloved member of our community, Mr. Herb Kaufman, the 5K is held in conjunction with the Adams Township Community Day & serves as the kick-off to the day’s activities. All proceeds benefit the Adams Area Fire District.

3.1 Mile – out and back course on Three Degree Road, Adams Township, PA. The course starts and ends in Adams Twp. Community Park and is run on scenic country roads through a residential area in Adams Township, route consists of a few uphill and downhill grades and curves.

The 3rd Annual Fall Festival- A Craft Show and Flea Market

September 19th, 2009
9am – 3pm

At Covenant Community Presbyterian Church
1630 Greentree Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15220

This is a fun community event with lots of great Fall activities for the whole family – kids games, face painting, a bake sale, Chinese Auction, and lots of great food!

Reserve your table now - space is limited!

Questions? Contact Sue at: (412) 249-3626 or skelly2@standard.com

Arc Human Services, Inc. a not for profit organization serving individual with disabilities is having their annual Cash Bash on September 19, 2009 at the South Franklin Firehall in Washington PA. Doors open at 6:00pm. First drawing begins at 7:00pm. Tickets $20.00 donation. Bonus $25,000.00. Need not be present to win. Free food and refreshments. For more information, please contact Arc Human Services, Inc. at 724-222-6960.

September 26, 2009

Erntefest: Harmonist Harvest Festival

10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Learn how the Harmonists celebrated the harvest and prepared for the long winter. Churn butter, make apple schnitz, or press apples for cider and more. Craftsmen will be demonstrating. Enjoy site tours, Harmonist music and dozens of family-friendly activities. Homemade German food and baked goods will be available at St. John’s Lutheran Church. $10.00 Adult $5.00 Child(3-17) Old Economy Village 270 16th St. Ambridge, PA 15003 (724)266-4500

Saturday, September 26th

Fall Craft and Health Fair
Main Street-Downtown Irwin
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Our second annual Health Fair joins the annual Fall Craft Show to make for a full day in Historic Downtown Irwin. For a crafter application e-mail IrwinPa@comcast.net with a subject line FALL CRAFT APP or call Lillian at 724863-3093. Crafter fees are $25 per 8’ space with a $15 surcharge for electric.

Health and Wellness info is available by calling Jennifer (888) 863-9125. Enjoy the Norwin Homecoming Parade as part of the day’s events.

Bob the Builder - Project: Build It

June 6 - September 27

Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
10 Children's Way
Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Bob the Builder and his Can-Do Crew invite aspiring builders and their families into Bob the Builder's world as you explore the world of building and repair. Bob the Builder - Project: Build It replicates elements from Sunflower Valley that inspire teamwork and bring environmentally-friendly building themes to life for children and families. Children can operate kid friendly versions of real machines like a circular saw, design a blueprint and use different materials to build in Bob the Builder's Workshop, or help Wendy refurbish and decorate her caravan and plant beautiful flowers.

Meet Bob the Builder!
You can shake hands with Bob every Friday at 11:30 am and Sunday at 2:00 pm.

Outdoor Summer Flea Markets

Trax Farms will hold Outdoor Summer Flea Markets again this year!

In the grass area at the end of our main parking lot – park in your 10x20 space and sell right from your vehicle!! We Open Early To Beat The Heat!

$10.00 a day(collected at 9:00am)
SATURDAYS ONLY –July 4th and 18th, August 1st, 15th and 29th
NO PRE-BOOKING ALL SPACES ARE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE!!!!!

Bring your own tables and chairs, change and change box, and clean up your area before you leave! It’s that simple! Come and shop early! You will find vendors selling antiques, gifts, collectibles, clothing, apparel, hobbies, food and much more. Whether you’re just browsing or ready to buy, there is something for everyone!! Free parking and free admission make this the perfect family outing. Come join the fun at Trax Farms Outdoor Summer Flea Markets!! MAKE TRAX!

Store Hours: Daily 9-8, Sunday 9-6

July 16th , Aug. 20th , Sept. 17th
5:00 p.m. to 12:00

Third Thursday Art and Jazz Nights in Downtown Irwin

Join us each month for great music, shoppe crawl, local artists and dining in Historic Downtown Irwin. The event is made possible by Jim Toner’s Wealth Builders, Duncan Financial and a grant from Westmoreland County. More artists are needed-go to IrwinPa.org for more information.

Wilkinsburg Borough Parks and Recreation Committee Announces 2009 Summer Series Concerts

Wilkinsburg Borough Parks and Recreation Committee announces its schedule of concerts for the 2009 Summer Series, Art in the Park (formerly Jazz in the Park). This is the 6th year for the concert series which has become a favorite of residents throughout Wilkinsburg neighborhoods and we are looking to expand to include more local talent by opening up two nights to local talent.

Not only the are we including some pretty impressive bands, but there will also be inviting local talent to take part in talent shows on 2 dates. The winners of the talent shows will be included in the annual Wilkinsburg Idol Show during Wilkinsburg Community Day on August 22nd. We are putting out a call for singers, dancers and spoken word artists to take part in the Talent shows on June 30th and July 28th.

The Concert Series begins on Tuesday, June 9th with one of Wilkinsburg’s beloved music teachers, Andy Yalch, music teacher at Turner Elementary and 2 other musicians, Bobby Short and Dr. James Alston, Music Curriculum Supervisor for Pittsburgh Public Schools.

Rodney McCoy on June 16th
Flow Band on June 23rd
Talent Show/Poetry Slam/DJ on June 30th
New Show Band on July 7th
Toni Campbell on July 14th
Gerald Haymon on July 21st
Talent Show /Poetry Slam/DJ on July 28th
Smooth Groove TBD
New Show Band featuring Marvin on August 18th
Wilkinsburg Idol Talent Show on Saturday, August 22nd

All concerts (with the exception of Wilkinsburg Idol on August 22nd) are held on the lawn of the Parklet on Penn Avenue (between H & R Block and 745 Penn Avenue). Concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. and are free to the public. Families are invited to bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy an evening of music. For more information, please visit Wilkinsburg Borough’s website at www.wilkinsburgpa.gov.

ART in the PARK
Parklet on Penn Avenue
Every Tuesday at 7:00 pm
June - August

Vandergrift Farmers' Market opens Thursday, June 18 and runs till Thursday, October 22, 2009.

The Market is open every Thursday from 2:30 pm until 7:00 pm. The Market has 6 farm vendors featuring local fresh produce, blueberries and strawberries in season, Black Angus beef, and eggs. The Market also features 4 bakers, 4 crafters and 2 hot food vendors - Zum Zum (pierogies) and Applewood Cookery (bargeque). Entertainment is booked for the first two weeks and July 16th and the Market will hopefully have entertainment weeklly. Check out the web site often! www.vandergriftfarmersmarket.com.

Sunday Evening Band Concerts

Come relax on the Ligonier Diamond every Sunday at 7PM through August 30. Bring a lawn chair. For more information visit www.ligonier.com or call 724-238-4200 for a band concert schedule.

The Waterfront Hosts Summer Concert Series

June 1, 2009 – August 31, 2009
Every Friday and Saturday 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Weather permitting.

June 5th & 6th Jim Sapienzo Duo
June 12th & 13th Gil Snyder Trio
June 19th & 20th Strange Brew
June 26th & 27th John McDonald Duo
July 3rd Chuck Corby Trio
July 11th & 12th Gashouse Duo
July 17th & 18th Jim Sapienzo Duo
July 24th & 25th Gil Snyder Trio
July 31st and August 1st Mark Ferrari Duo
August 7th & 8th Strange Brew
August 14th & 15th Gashouse Duo
August 21st & 22nd Boiler Maker Jazz Band
August 28th & 29th Gil Snyder Trio

The Waterfront Town Center Homestead, PA 15120

Diane Lichauer, General Manager, The Waterfront, at 412-461-7820 or dlichauer@ddr.com.

Wanted: Good Homes for Deserving Animals ... Are you ready to add a four-legged member to your family? If the answer is YES, Pet Friends, Inc. invites you to stop by our Meet-A-Pet events on the first and third Saturday of each month at Norwin Towne Square from 11am to 2pm in North Huntingdon. You can meet and get to know our adoptable dogs, puppies, cats and kittens!! You can check out our current residents at pet-friendsinc.com or petfriends.petfinder.com or pick up the phone and call 724-863-7722. We hope to you soon!

Come join us for a exciting night of Bingo Every Tuesday night at 7:00 PM
Vandergrift #2 Fire Department
229 Emerson Street, Vandergrift, PA (724) 567-7211
New Games, New Payouts, New Food Menu, Menu Items available for takeout. Transportation available please call for pick up.
Cheapest place to play Bingo in the valley!!!!!

Homemade Pierogies for Sale
(St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church, Monroeville, PA)
Homemade Potato & Cheese Pierogies
$6 per dozen
To order and arrange for pickup, email: tammiefundraising@yahoo.com
The St. Nicholas Serbian Tamburitizans thank you for your support! You won't be disappointed!

The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy partners with UPMC Health Plan to offer the UPMC Health Plan Healthy Living Lecture Series, a FREE lecture series that puts you in touch with some of the area's leading experts in healthcare topics. Lectures occur on Thursdays at noon at the Schenley Park Visitor Center. For a complete list of lecture topics, visit www.pittsburghparks.org or call 412-682-7275.

Hill House Presents a Second Season of JAZZ LIVE AT THE HURRICANE
Kenny Blake, Musical Director
Sunday, November 23rd
Friday, December 12th
Sunday, December 14th
Friday, January 9th
ALL SHOWS ARE 7 P.M. EXCEPT DECEMBER 12th @ 6 P.M.
TICKETS $12 PER CONCERT/ $80 FOR CONCERT SERIES
BUFFET DINNER $15
ICE SET UP $2
HURRICANE T-SHIRTS $10
Students with VALID ID ONLY
(Buffet Dinner and Concert Ticket)
$15
CASH ONLY
EVENT HELD AT:
THE BLAKEY PROGRAM CENTER
HILL HOUSE ASSOCIATION
1908 WYLIE AVENUE
THE HILL DISTRICT, PA
15219

College Bowl Wednesdays Salvation Army Pgh. Temple sponsors soup lunch for college students every Wednesday
424 Third Ave., 11am-1:30pm. Only $1 with College ID. Bring dirty bowl or mug and get it washed for free.

Compulsive Eaters Anonymous is a local, nonprofit organization that offers help, year-round, to anyone in our community. CEA is a free, 12-Step, self-help group for anyone who has a problem with food, weight, eating, being too fat or too thin, or other food-related issues. We have meetings throughout the area, as well as phone meetings nationwide. Everyone is welcome! For more information: 412.225.1664 or info@ceahowpa.org

St. Angela Church Social Hall - Every Monday Night Bingo!!!
Early Bird 6:45 PM
Regular Bingo 7 PM
Regular Games $80-$100
Specials $100
JACKPOT $800 - $1,000 !!!!!
Food available at 5:30 PM
FREE Coffee !!!!
20 Regular games
5 Specials
2 Quickies
Joker Poker
"All Nighter" Players Game
For more information, please call the Parish Office at 412-672-9641.
1640 Fawcett Avenue, White Oak, PA 15131
www.stangelamericiparish.org

Pittsburgh’s Fibromyalgia & Fatigue Center hosts a free monthly educational seminar that is open to the public. 2nd Wednesday of every month, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Fibromyalgia & Fatigue Center of Pittsburgh, Foster Plaza #8, 730 Holiday Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15220. Please call (412) 922-9220 or visit www.fibroandfatigue.com for more information.

Anyone interested in joining M.A.R.A. [McDonald Area Redevelopment Association} may do so by calling 724-926-4617. This is a nonprofit organization involved in attracting business development,community beautification,sponsoring local holiday event celebrations and much more.Come and join others at the McDonald Trail station at 161 S.McDonald Street in McDonald the first thursday of each month at 6 PM.

Another Life Foundation is seeking volunteers in recovery from mental illness to help others battling depression and suicidal behaviors. Free. Training provided. Call 888-543-3480. www.anotherlifefoundation.org

Calling all Community College of Allegheny County Alumni! We’d like to know what you’ve been doing since graduation. Update your contact information by visiting www.ccac.edu/alumni. For questions or further information, please contact alumni@ccac.edu.

The former Sophisticated Singles Dance is now Path To Your Soulmates. The dance is back up and running under new Management at the Holiday Inn Greentree every Friday night starting at 8pm to 12:30am, admission is $8 with free food, a cash bar and Dj Nick the same dj that entertained sophisticated singles for 20 years, It is the same dance and same people having fun but with a new name. Contact 412-600-0518 for more information or visit us on the web at www.pathtoyoursoulmates.com

FLEA and CRAFT MARKET-INDOOR
Saturdays 10am to 2pm
Duquesne Annex Volunteer Fire Company, 1620 Pennsylvania Avenue, West Mifflin PA 15122
Tables $10

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP FRAIL ELDERLY - North Hills Community Outreach needs “Faith in Action” volunteers to provide nonmedical assistance to frail elderly individuals, allowing them to remain safe and independent in their homes. Volunteers drive the seniors to doctors’ appointments, help with grocery shopping, conduct home safety checks and offer telephone reassurance to prevent isolation and loneliness. Volunteers are also needed to drive the Free Rides for Seniors bus, which operates weekdays along Freeport Road between Blawnox and Sharpsburg. Training is provided for all volunteer opportunities. To learn more, call Cathy Pschirer at 412-307-0069.

Mellon Toastmasters club meets the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th Wednesday each month from noon - 1pm at Mellon Center, 11th Floor, 3 Mellon Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. For more information contact Bill Cummings @ 412-234-1836. Check out our website: mellontoastmaster.com. Come be our guest!

BIKE NIGHT - Every Wednesday Night
Dingbats Restaurant - Pittsburgh Mills Mall
Benefiting Various Local Charities

Fish Fry and Lasagna Dinner
Every Friday 11:00am-6:00pm
Ascention School
For pick up or delivery
please call Ascension School at 412-461-5536

Silver Sneakers Fitness Program - Hazelwood YMCA, 4713 Chatsworth Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 421-5648 ext 10
This is a wonderful program that has partnered with HighMark here in Western PA. Eligible HighMark Plans are: Medigap Blue, Freedom Blue, and Security Blue. Members of these HighMark plans are eligible to sign up to become SilverSneakers Members, at no cost to them. The membership is valid anywhere that is a host site for SilverSneakers. Muscular Strength & Range of Movement is the core class of the SilverSneakers Program. Strength and range of movement benefits are the focus of this creative mutli-level conditioning exercise program. This workshop offers program objectives, format criteria, risk management modifications, intensity level changes and LOTS of choreography with hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball. Social are held several times a year. These will be a variety of events. Classes are ongoing on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 10AM – 10:45AM. You are invited to join our classes. We offer free transportation to and from the program!

ARE YOU EXPERIENCING PHYSICAL, SEXUAL, EMOTIONAL, OR SPIRITUAL ABUSE IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP? DO YOU FEEL TRAPPED, WITHOUT HOPE, AND FEEL YOU HAVE NO HEALTHY OUTLET? THEN VISIT OUR SUPPORT GROUP. WE MEET EVERY THURSDAY 12 NOON TO 2 P.M. 24-HOUR HOTLINE 724-439-9500. ALL WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND BATTERED WOMEN AN FORMERLY BATTERED WOMEN.

Kiski Twp. American Legion, Post 631, holds Bingo every Tuesday evening at 7 pm at the Post Home, 1224 Old State Road, Apollo PA. Doors open at 5:30pm. Questions, call George Koyro at 724-478-5311.

THE PENN HILLS ROTARY HAS TGIF DISCO DANCING ON 1ST & 3RD FRIDAYS OF THE MONTH AT 7PM TO 11:30PM AT THE COMFORT INN PENN HILLS ON RODI ROAD. $5 DOOR DONATION BENEFITS OUR LOCAL CHARITIES! Check out the new web site at secretdisco.info to get the details.

Spaghetti Dinner – Third Wednesday of every month. Tickets are sold at the door, adults $6 children 5-12 yrs $3. Time 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. Dinner includes all you can eat spaghetti with or without meatballs or a House Specialty Pasta Dish, salad with a choice of dressings, bread, beverages, and dessert. Take outs are available. Parkwood United Presbyterian Church, 4289 Mt. Royal Blvd., Allison Park, PA. For more information call (412) 486-9220.

Please join us every first Saturday of the month at 7:30 a.m. for a continental breakfast and prayer. We will pray for each other, our communities and the world every month. Please call us at (412) 241-6160 to r.s.v.p. New Vision Community Church, 10529 Lindberg Avenue, Penn Hills, PA 15235 www.newvisioncommunitychurch.com

La Leche League of South Hills is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting nursing mothers and babies through mother to mother support. Monthly support meetings are held every second friday of the month, at 6:30pm in the VIP Room of Panera Bread, at the Galleria of Mount Lebanon. Meeting topics are "Advantages of Breastfeeding", "The Family and the breastfed baby", "The Art of Breastfeeding and Overcoming difficulties" and "Nutrition and Weaning". Accredited La Leche League leaders also provide free phone help for breastfeeding mothers. Please call Carmen Vargas, La Leche League Leader, at (412) 531-3989 or by email at southhillsLLL@verizon.net. Pregnant and nursing mothers and their babies are welcome at the meetings.

Allegheny Prime Time Chorus 4 part Sweet Adeline Chorus presents Holiday Harmony. Want to have fun and give back to the community ladies? Come learn Holiday Songs in Harmony and Sing with us to spread Holiday Cheer! Rehearsals 7pm to 8pm Monday evenings at 418 Beatty Road in Monroeville. Peformances schedules for mid November through mid December. For info call Linda 412 829 2416 or Arlene 412 894 9149

Celebrate Recovery Meetings to be held at New Stanton United Methodist Church every Tuesday from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. For more information call 724-925-9339 or visit our web site at www.newstantonumc.org Celebrate Recovery is a 12 step recovery program for all hurts, habits and hang-ups based on the beatitudes. Come and begin healing.

Beth Moore's Study of "Daniel"
Tuesdays from 9-11 am or Thursdays from 7-9 pm. Harvest Community Church, 523 Butler Road, Kittanning, PA 724-548-5643 or harvesta.org
Join us as we learn to shine for Christ in our modern culture.
Just as the prophet Daniel faced unbelievable pressures to compromise his faith, to live in a hostile culture and to confront temptations and threats, today's believers face many of the same trials.

Tri-Rivers Clown Alley - The official Pittsburgh area alley representative of the World Clown Association and Clowns of America International. New members are always welcome and we will train anyone interested in the art of clowning. Our meetings are held at 7 PM every third Monday of the month at Haven Heights United Methodist Church, located at the corner of Virginia Avenue at Bingham Street in Mt. Washington.

Quilt Company East (QCE) is a not-for-profit quilting guild whose purpose is to exchange quilting information and ideas, foster and perpetrate a love for quilting, educate others about quilting, enjoy the fellowship of other quilters Both young and old attend, and the skill level for our members ranges from novices wanting to start quilting to recognized experts. Everyone is welcome. Meetings are held on 3rd Monday of the month, 7:30 PM (with the exception of July and August), at Beulah Presbyterian Church, 2500 McCrady Road, Room 209, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15235 (Use the Churchill exit from the parkway east) We conduct a brief business meeting, have announcements of the guild and other quilting activities, Show N' Tell, and a quilting-related program. The guild activities are a great source of inspiration for the membership and guests. Special projects often include Block-of-the-Month, mystery quilts, challenge quilts and special group projects. For more information, email membership@quiltcoeast.org. Guild membership is $20 annually. Guest may attend 2 meetings before joining. Web site: www.quiltcoeast.org

Pray 'N Play: Every Sunday 6:30-8:30 @ Unionville United Methodist Church, 1297 Rt 68, Rochester. For more info, check out www.skybacherministries.org

Schenley Gardens Alzheimer/Dementia Support Group - Group will meet once a month on the last Tuesday of the month at 7 pm at Schenley Gardens, 3890 Bigelow Blvd., Pittsburgh. More information: 412-621-4200.

SOUNDS OF PITTSBURGH CHORUS - award-winning a cappella chorus welcomes women singers aged 16 and up to our rehearsals on Mondays at 7:15 p.m. Join us at Coraopolis Methodist Church, 1205 Ridge Avenue, Coraopolis. We offer a wonderful opportunity for four-part a cappella music education, performances, and exciting comeptitions. Call 412-366-0184 or email Sounds100@aol.com.

Obsessive Compulsive Anonymous is a 12-step program for people suffering from OCD and OCD Spectrum Disorders. It meets every Thursday from 7-8:30 PM in the Homestead-Baldwin Room of the James Bibro Pavilion at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, 565 Coal Valley Rd, Jefferson Hills. Parking is free. Call 412-726-9375 or e-mail ocapittsburgh@hotmail.com.

Shoots at the Pitcairn-Monroeville Sportsmen's Club, 505 Mosside Blvd (Rt 48), North Versailles, on the 1st Sunday of each month. Civilian Marksmanship Program begins at 9am and the cost is $15. Practical Pistol Shooting program begins at 9am and the cost is $8. The public is welcome to participate. 412-824-3790 or www.pmsconline.com for more information. Membership is open. Call for application.

Lincoln Borough Ladies Auxiliary - We're looking for new members to help our community Volunteer Fire and Relief Company company. We'll take ladies from all areas. Meetings 7 pm 3rd Thursday - Memorial Firehall, 4312 Liberty Way. (412) 751-3293 or (412) 384-2839 for info.

Rethinking "Church" Where did we go wrong? How did we make it so complicated? What is church really supposed to be like? Our goal and our commitment for the Bridge Worship Gathering at Westminster Presbyterian Church is to be a relevant worship experience that celebrates the past, recognizes the present, and keeps an eye on the future. We strive to model the early church in the Book of Acts and adhere to the Great Commission and the Great Commandment. If you're looking for a place where you can connect with others, (Fellowship), grow in your understanding of the Bible (Discipleship), find a place to use the gifts God has gifted you with (Ministry), be able to serve and share your faith confidently with others (Mission), and sing praises to God with all you heart, soul and mind (Worship), then the Bridge Worship Gathering is the place for you. We're all at different places on the journey and we invite you to join in right where you are. We meet every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. in the gym at Westminster Church in Upper St. Clair. Look for the signs. We'll save you a seat.

Ladies Auxiliary of Brentwood Volunteer Fire Co. Fundraiser
Quizno's, Brentwood Towne Square, 4th Monday of every month, 5-9 p.m.

HOMESTEAD AND MIFFLIN TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING. Serving the local communities of the original Mifflin Township of 1788: Baldwin, Clairton, Dravosburg, Duquesne, Hays, Homestead, Jefferson Hills, Lincoln Place, Munhall, Pleasant Hills, West Elizabeth, West Homestead, West Mifflin and Whitaker. Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7 pm at the Carnegie Library of Homestead, 510 10th Avenue, Munhall. To learn more: (412) 461-7767 or www.hmths.org

SHHH: Self Help for Hard of Hearing Meetings
11 A.M. Third Saturday of each month except June, July, August, December
Room 1178, Union Trust Building, 512 William Penn Place, Pittsburgh
www.pa-shhh.org

Nordic Skiing, indoor kayak, pool classes, winter hiking, social events
Contact nonprofit Outside Adventure Learning of Western Pennsylvania at 724-230-0237, 412-968-0310 or www.outsideadventures.org

WEST PENN COIN CLUB MONTHLY MEETING THIRD THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH (EXCEPT JULY)
7 P.M., ITALO AMERICAN CITIZENS CLUB, LOWER RODI ROAD, BEHIND SEARS AND PENN TOWERS APARTMENTS, WILKINS
DISCUSSIONS, BUYING, SELLING AND TRADING OF COINS AND COIN PRODUCTS. DOOR PRIZES, 50/50 RAFFLE, TABLE PRIZES
412-462-9564

Free Evening Career Development Classes for single parents and displaced homemakers
New Choices/New Options Career Development Program of Carlow College
Computer classes
For more information call 412-578-6682

South Hills Elks #2213
Wednesday Night BINGO Games

Early Bird at 7:00pm
Regular Games 7:30pm

Dinner Served 5-8pm in the Dining Room
Open to the Public

2425 South Park Road, Bethel Park
412-831-0616
www.myspace.com/southhillselks

Accepting new Members. Must be 21 to join.

Flea on Main Street in Carnegie

We will be holding our 2nd flea market/farmers market on the Main Streets of Carnegie. The flea market runs every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. starting Sat. May 2nd, 2009 and will run all summer long. It will be located on East & West Main Street of Carnegie. It's FREE to setup and attend.

Unfortunately, we can not accept Food Vendors at this time.

You can visit www.fleaonmain.com for more information on registration and rules or call:

D & J RECORDS
212.EAST MAIN ST
CARNEGIE PA
412-279-8888 JIM

Emma Jeans Attic
109 E Main Street
Carnegie Pa 15106
412.489.5318 Ray