Community calendar
Dine and donate
The Friends of the Belle Vernon Public Library are holding a dine and donate event at 1933 Grill in North Belle Vernon on Sept. 22 from 4 to 9 p.m. A portion of your food and beverage bill will go to support the Friends programs at the library. For more information, call the library at 724-929-6642.
Faith and fitness
Westminster Presbyterian Church in Upper St. Clair will offer Faith and Fitness, a dance-inspired cardio workout set to contemporary Christian music. Dates are Sept. 19, Oct. 17 and Nov. 21 from 9 to 9:45 p.m. and cost $32 for all three classes or $10 drop-in. Register at wroc.westminster-church.org or with Kathy Long at 412-835-6630.
Movie night
Washington County Watershed Alliance will host a movie night at the Stone Pavilion in Washington Park on Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. All are welcome to watch “European Beavers: How Nature’s Engineers are rebuilding Britain’s Rivers.” Admission is free. Light refreshments will be provided. BYOB (no alcohol, please). RSVP at wcwalliance.org/events/movie-night-englands-beavers-how-natures-engineers-are-rebuilding-britains-rivers-1.
Mon Valley Paws
Mon Valley Paws will host a general meeting on Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. at the ISMA Italian Club, 112 Seventh St., Monessen. All chairpersons, coordinators and event chairpersons will report on the progress of their committees and projects for the upcoming year. This meeting is open to the public. For any questions, call 724-314-6571.
Meadow Lands Food Pantry
Meadow Lands Food Pantry, 300 W. Pike St., announces an updated schedule for the pantry: Sept. 26, Oct. 24, Nov. 21 and Dec. 19. Hours are 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Executive director Rich Wingertsahn noted that the food pantry board of directors voted to continue their relationship with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. “The GPCFB has been a wonderful partner for us, and we see no reason to change this.”
Dine and donate
The next dine and donate day for Mon Valley Paws will take place at La’Eda’s Restaurant, 1723 Grand Blvd., Monessen, on Sept. 29. La’Eda’s will share a portion of the sales from 4 to 8 p.m. with Mon Valley Paws. Mon Valley Paws volunteers will be on hand with a basket auction and to spread the word about MVP’s impact. Persons donating a pet food product will be entered into a drawing to win a Pet Supplies Plus gift card.
Pantry donations
Liberty Chapel Global Methodist Church, at 1330 Banetown Road, Washington, collects non-perishable food products for the Community Circle Food Pantry on the first Saturday of each month between 9 a.m. and noon. Donations will be unloaded upon arrival.
Chicken dinner
Liberty Chapel, 1330 Banetown Road, Washington, will hold a chicken and biscuit dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, to benefit missions and outreach programs. Participants are asked to bring a non-perishable food item, which benefits the Community Circle Food Pantry, Washington.
Service dog fundraiser
Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs will host its Pawtumn Bark-A-Que fundraiser from noon to 4 p.m. on Oct. 3 at Quail Acres Pavilion in North Strabane Park. The event will feature a Cheplic’s pig roast meal, live music by The Next, pumpkin decorating and Chad Tyson of 102.5 WDVE as emcee. Proceeds will support the training and pairing of medical service dogs with veterans, first responders and civilians living with permanent disabilities.
Herbs of the Bible
From cilantro to saffron, discover how herbs and spices shaped cuisine, remedies and rituals from ancient times to today. The “Herbs and Spices of the Bible” presentation will explore how common seasonings were used in the Bible: their roles in healing, seasoning and rituals, as well as learning about their modern uses. This program is free and open to the public. Thevent will take place at Citizens Library at 55 S. College St., Washington, on Oct. 7 at 6:30 p.m.
Church fun run
Riverview Baptist Church at 405 Main Street, New Eagle, will host a fun run on Oct. 10, a free race for the whole family (5K/1K) along Main Street in New Eagle. Medals will be given to the first 50 5K and first 25 1K participants to register. Register online at runsignup.com/Race/PA/NewEagle/RiverviewFunRun or at the church by 9:45 p.m. on the day of the race. A parent or guardian must sign a release waiver for racers under age 18.
Clemente talk
Westminster Presbyterian Church will hold its free speaker series from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, in the fellowship hall. Gary Euler, Clemente Museum docent, will explore the life and legacy of Roberto Clemente. Registration is appreciated at
wroc.westminster-church.org or call Kathy Long, 412-835-6630.
Meat shoot
Raccoon Valley Sportsman’s Club will host a meat shoot and a barbecue chicken dinner on Oct. 10. Sign up for the meat shoot is 11 a.m., and the shoot begins at noon. The barbecue chicken dinner is a $20.00 donation, and it will run from noon to 4 p.m.
Tinsel garden luncheon
Giant Oaks Garden Club has a limited number of tickets available for its highly popular annual Tinsel luncheon and fundraiser on Oct. 30. The theme of this year’s event is Glitter and Glow. Tinsel will take place at the Hilton Garden Inn at Southpointe. Tickets are $50 per person and include a luncheon, a full day of vendor shopping, lavish raffle baskets, door prizes and a 50/50 drawing. The raffle baskets are valued at a minimum of $100, with many exceeding that value. Tickets are limited. Contact Diana at 412-417-3957.
Craft show
A Joy of Christmas craft show will be held at Louise de Marillac School and LeGras Parish Center, 320 McMurray Road, Upper St. Clair, on Nov. 21 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There will be 113 artists and crafters, a bake sale, a crafts raffle and a 50/50 raffle. Lunch and snacks will be available for purchase. Admission is $2, which includes a complimentary ticket for the crafts raffle. By the order of the Upper St. Clair Fire Marshall, strollers are not permitted inside the show.