Notices
Jacksonville Cemetery Association stockholders will hold their annual meeting at 7 p.m. today in the Christian Church in Wind Ridge.
First Lutheran Church, 92 West Walnut Street, Washington, will hold a vendor and craft event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Vendors include Anna Leigh Newton, Candy Bouquets by Pam, Damsel in Defense, Kandy by Karla, Keep Collective, Lula Roe, Origami Owl, Pampered Chef, Perfectly Posh, Scentsy, Stella and Dot, Style Dots, Tastefully Simple,Thirty-One, Tupperware, Via One Hope, Young Living and Carol Held. A light lunch will be available for purchase and the Ladies of First Lutheran Church will have a bake sale table. Proceeds benefit the church.
Washington County Cattlemen’s Association’s annual Apple Pie Auction will be held Saturday in conjunction with the Washington County Ag Days at Washington County Fairgrounds & Expo Center. Pies will be accepted from noon to 2 p.m. at the W.C.C.A Booth in Hall 1. Judging will take place at 2. The auction will begin at 6 p.m. at the main staging area in Hall 1. There will be a senior and junior division. Awards will be given to the top three pies in each division & a prettiest pie will be selected from each division. Pies will be judged on the criteria of taste, appearance, texture, filling and crust. All proceeds help support the W.C.C.A. Educational Support Grant Scholarship Program. For information, call Becky Hrutkay at 724-239-3556.
Food Allergy Research & Education’s Food Allergy Heroes Walk will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Pittsburgh Zoo. The event celebrates the everyday heroes in our community – families, educators, health professionals, emergency responders, food workers and more – whose dedication helps keep the 15 million Americans with food allergies safe. To register or donate, visit www.foodallergywalk.org.
Peters Township’s Annual Great American Clean Up Day will be held Saturday. Meet at the Peters Township Recreation Center at 9 a.m. Volunteers will be provided with a cleanup location, garbage bags, gloves and a safety vest. Registration is encouraged but walk-ins are welcome. To register, visit www.peterstownship.com. A recycling event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the public works garage, 750 Bebout Road, Venetia. The following items will be recycled free of charge: automotive batteries, scrap metal, and electronic items such as televisions, computers and monitors. Tires will be accepted at a charge of $3 each.
Peters Township Public Library and the Better Business Bureau will hold a free shredding event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or until the shred trucks are full) Saturday in the library parking lot. BBB volunteers will guide cars through a moving line, offload their disposable items, shred them on spot, and distribute goodie bags with educational ID theft and fraud protection materials. Each vehicle may dispose of a maximum of three boxes/bags of paper-based materials.
Genealogy Society of Southwestern Pennsylvania will host Elissa Scalise Powell, Certified Genealogist, Certified Genealogical Lecturer, at 2 p.m. Saturday at Citizens Library, 55 S. College St., Washington. The free lecture, “Deeper Analysis: Techniques for Successful Problem Solving,” will focus on The Genealogical Proof Standard that states that analysis and correlation of data is necessary, and explore what techniques are best – spreadsheets, timelines, maps and charts are just a few that will be discussed. For information, email gsswpa55@yahoo.com.
The 23rd annual Pike Run Youth Fishing Festival will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Rotary Park, off Route 88 (Third Street) in California. The free event is open to boys and girls ages 15 and younger. A parent, guardian or other responsible adult must accompany children younger than 13. Registration begins at 7 a.m. Kids may bring their own fishing gear, or they can borrow equipment from a California University student volunteer as part of the state Fish and Boat Commission’s Borrow-A-Rod-and-Reel program. Expert fishing guides will be on hand to answer questions or help young anglers learn how to catch trout. The stream will be stocked with nearly 600 rainbow, brook, brown and golden trout. The event will include entertainment and other activities, and vendors will sell bait, tackle, food and beverages. The festival closes with a weigh-in, prizes and the awarding of trophies. For more information, email Riley at riley@calu.edu, call 724-938-5288 or visit www.facebook.com/groups/PRYFF.
Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh will hold a star party Saturday at Mingo Creek Park Observatory, located in Mingo Creek Park, Mansion Hill Extension, past Shelter 10. Safe solar observing will occur at 6 p.m.; night sky observing will be at approximately 8:15, weather permitting. Planetarium presentations occur rain or shine. There is no charge for this event, but donations are accepted. For more information, call 724-348-6150 or visit www.3ap.org.
To celebrate a year in business, Hepinger’s Legacy Tavern at South Side, 352 S. Main St., Washington, will donate a percent of all sales Saturday to the United Way of Washington County. For more information, visit www.legacytavern.net.
Genealogy Society of Southwestern Pennsylvania will host Elissa Scalise Powell, Certified Genealogist and Certified Genealogical Lecturer, at 2 p.m. Saturday at Citizens Library, 55 S. College St., Washington. Powell will discuss The Genealogical Proof Standard that states that analysis and correlation of data is necessary. The program is free. For more information, email gsswpa55@yahoo.com.
The Warrior Trail Association’s monthly meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the group’s headquarters at 1346 Garards Fort Road, Fordyce. The public is invited to the potluck meeting that will feature George Blystone and Gary Shriver speaking about the historical W.A. Young & Sons Foundry and Machine Shop in Rices Landing.
Jefferson Township Historical Society will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday in the White Church building, located in Eldersville across from the fire hall. For GPS directions, the address is 12 Fire Road, Burgettstown, PA 15021. Guest speaker Chris Sedlak will present “On Campaign with the Army of the Potomac” – The Diary of Theodore Ayrault Dodge, 119th NY Infy. This diary is a wonderful and many times comical look at military and civilian life in America in the mid-19th century. Refreshments will be available after the meeting, which is open to the public.
Washington County History & Landmarks Foundation will host the first in a series of “Restoration Workshops” beginning at 1 p.m. Sunday at the John White House, county fairgrounds. There is a minimal fee for nonmembers. For reservations, contact WCH&LF at 724-413-9921 or s_mann41@hotmail.com.
Pet Search will host a spaghetti dinner from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday at Mount Pleasant Township Volunteer Fire Company, 106 Main St., Hickory. There will be an auction and bake sale with the proceeds donated to Pet Search for the rescue and care of homeless animals. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for children age 6 and under. For information, call 724-228-7335 or visit www.petsearchpa.org.
Peters Township Parks & Recreation will hold Celebrate the Lake from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday near the shelter at Peters Lake Park. All-day activities include: Wildlife Show & Tell, Fun with Fly Fishing, Backpacking Basics, Nature Scavenger Hunt and Upcycled Plant Pots with. Intro to Birding will be held from 1 to 2 (bring binoculars). Participants will be given a raffle ticket to win prizes for each session they participate in. Adults can participate in Outdoor Yoga from 2 to 3 at a cost of $5 per person. Bring a yoga mat or towel and register online at www.peterstownship.com or in person at the Community Recreation Center. If signing up at the event, correct change is required.
March for Babies will be held Sunday, on Pittsburgh’s North Shore outside of Heinz Field. On-site registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with the 5K walk kicking off at 9:30. To sign up, visit marchforbabies.org. In addition to the walking event, March of Dimes will also hold a 5K Run for Babies. Registration opens at 7 a.m. followed by the run at 8. Register for the run at runforbabies.org.
Walk MS: Washington will be held at 8 a.m. Sunday at Tanger Outlets, located on Race Track Road in Washington. To register, visit walkMS.org, call 855-372-1331 or email fundraisingsupport@nmss.org. Proceeds benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Holy Child Columbiettes Designer Purse Bingo will be held Sunday at the Bridgeville Fire Hall, 370 Commercial Street. Doors open at 11 a.m., and early bird games start at 12:30 p.m. Bingo begins at 1. An auction and 50/50 raffle are also planned. Admission is $25 per person. For tickets, contact Marcy Schott at schottspot@msn.com or 412-608-5000.
National Tunnel Race on Montour Trail will be held at 9:15 a.m. Sunday, starting at Cecil Park, 3655 Millers Run Road, McDonald. The 5K run is first, followed by a 10K run at 10, and a 2K Family Fun Walk at 10:15. Proceeds benefit the Montour Trail. For information, including registration fees, visit www.montourtrail.org.
Clay-Battelle Senior Center in Blacksville, W.Va., will hold a baked steak dinner fundraiser, including mashed potatoes, green beans, cole slaw, rolls, homemade pies, coffee and tea, starting at 11:30 a.m. Sunday. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12. For more information, call 724-627-8351.
A Basket & Cash Bingo hosted by Presbyterian Senior Care Network will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Hillsview Chapel, 835 S. Main St., Washington. Doors open at 6. The event will include food, 50/50 raffle, auction and more, plus cash jackpots and basket prizes. Cost of $20 for 20 games includes six cards per game. Seating is limited, and tickets will be pre-sold. Call 724-250-4993 or stop by 880 S. Main Street. Proceeds benefit Walk for a Healthy Community.
Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions will be held from 9:30 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, April 25, May 2, 9, 16 and 23, with the last class on Friday, May 25, at the Monessen Center for Active Adults. Learn about self-management of heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, depression, asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and other physical and mental health conditions. To make a reservation for class and lunch, call 724-684-6105.