Community calendar
Hoagie sale
Claysville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary is selling Italian hoagies for $8 each. Order deadline is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Call Sandy at 724-663-4387 to order. Orders will be available for pickup between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the fire hall, 154 Main St., Claysville.
Singles club
The Association of University People welcomes singles 55+ who are four-year college graduates to join them for various activities and meet new friends. Events include happy hour, brunches, lunches, dinners, meet-ups at live music venues, local wineries and walking trails, our unique book group and day trips. Interested guests can attend three activities before deciding to join. For more information about AUP, monthly activities, the newsletter or membership, email aupsingles@gmail.com.
Fitness classes
Westminster Presbyterian Church is announcing a slate of fitness classes to begin the week of Nov. 2, including barre sculpt, cardio drumming, cardio strength fusion, gentle and flow yoga, faith and fitness, Parkinson’s fitness, Pilates, Zumba and stronger bones/better balance. For registration, visit wroc.westminster-church.org or call Kathy Long at 412-835-6630.
Election Day lunch
California United Methodist Church will host an Election Day luncheon and basket auction Nov. 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This long-standing local tradition offers residents a full $10 lunch (with sit-down and local delivery options) and a basket auction. All proceeds benefit two vital causes: CUMC’s building fund, which supports essential facility repairs and ongoing maintenance and the California United Methodist Women in Faith, directly funding mission projects that empower women, children and youth locally and globally. Pre-orders are strongly encouraged before meals sell out. To purchase tickets, place a meal pre-order or arrange local delivery, call 724-938-2270.
Election Day spaghetti dinner
Mingo Creek Presbyterian Church will host its annual Election Day spaghetti dinner Nov. 3 from noon to 6 p.m. Carry-out only; those interested are advised to call ahead at 724-348-5278. The cost is $13 for spaghetti, salad and dessert.
Free community dinner
The California United Methodist Church at 227 Third Street, California, invites all community members to a free community dinner on Nov. 4 at 6 p.m. The dinner will feature pot roast. Attendees are asked to bring a side dish or dessert to share. A special children’s activity program is also planned during the evening. This dinner is held monthly on the first Wednesday of every month (except January). For more details regarding the church or monthly dinners, please contact the church office at 724-938-2270.
Chicken and biscuit dinner
Liberty Chapel, at 1330 Banetown Road, Washington, will host a chicken and biscuit dinner on Nov. 5 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Donations will support missions and outreach programs. Attendees are asked to bring a nonperishable food item for the Community Circle Food Pantry.
Holiday rummage sale
The Church of the Atonement, 618 Washington Ave., Carnegie, will host a holiday rummage sale Nov. 6 and 7, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cash only. The church will accept clean, gently used items through Nov. 2. For questions or to schedule a donation appointment, please call 412-491-9327. Please note: Due to safety and space limits, electronics, televisions or large furniture cannot be accepted.
Veterans meeting
The Monongahela Veterans Council will meet at VFW 1409 – Black Diamond, 793 E. Main St., Monongahela, on Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. to discuss this year’s upcoming events and activities. All interested parties are welcome to attend.
Veterans concert
Heaven Bound Ministries will present a Veterans concert on Nov. 8 at 4 p.m. The concert will be held at Emmanuel UP Church, located at 480 Route 519, Eighty Four. Emmanuel UP sponsors this annual event and invites the community to join us in paying tribute to our veterans and their families. Parking for anyone with a handicap is available at the upper-level entrance.
Historical society presentation
Jefferson College Historical Society will welcome Paul Ambrose, a model train enthusiast, who will present on Nov. 9. The presentation will be at 6:30 p.m. at the Canonsburg Senior Center, 30 E. Pike St.
Coin club meeting
The South Hills Coin Club will meet Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Bethel Park Municipal Building, 5100 West Library Ave. All members and the general public are invited. This month’s program will be on fractional currency shields. A 50/50 will be offered, and children’s prizes will be awarded. Applications are now being accepted for membership. For more information, call 724-984-6611.
Star party
The Chartiers-Houston Community Library will hold its annual star party on Nov. 10. The event will begin with space-themed family night activities inside the library at 4 p.m. The star party will continue under the night sky with the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh at 7 p.m., when the library officially closes. This event is free of charge. Registration is not necessary. For more information on this or other programs, contact library staff at 724-745-4300.
Dine and donate
Chef Rachael will serve her chicken-and-biscuits dinner and donate a percentage of the proceeds to Mon Valley Paws. The event will take place at the Italian Club, 112 Seventh Street, Monessen, on Nov. 12, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. MVP will sell baskets and host a 50/50 raffle. Dinner tickets will be available at the Mon Valley Paws Office in Pet Supplies Plus-Belle Vernon. Check the MVP website for office hours and additional information, or call 724-314-6571 for tickets.
Father-daughter dance
New Life Options will host a father-daughter dance on Nov. 13 at the Valley Inn Social Hall, 34 Snyder Ave., Monongahela, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. There will be dinner, dancing, a photo booth and more. Early bird tickets purchased by Oct. 31 are $50 per couple, plus $15 for each additional daughter. After Oct. 31, tickets are $60 per couple, plus $20 for each additional daughter.
Flash tattoos
Steel City Tattoo Shop will host a flash sale on Nov. 13, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., 735 Grand Blvd., Monessen. Steel City Tattoo will share a percentage of its sales with Mon Valley Paws. No appointments; it is first-come, first-served. Flash sheets will be on display. Tattoos on arms and legs only. Raffles and refreshments will be available. Any questions, please consult the MVP website or call 724-314-6571.
Trivia event
The Trivia Smackdown will be Nov. 14, hosted at Center in the Woods (130 Woodland Court, Brownsville). This high-stakes, high-fun evening gives participating teams a unique opportunity to play for their favorite local charity while supporting the California Rotary Club and local student scholarships. Doors open at 5:45 p.m., with official gameplay kicking off at 6:00 p.m. Sponsorship opportunities and team registration are now open. For more information, to register your team, or to become an official event sponsor, contact Lisa Buday at 724-938-1355.
Meadow Lands Food Pantry
Meadow Lands Food Pantry, 300 W. Pike St., announces an updated schedule for the pantry: 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.”
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 order of the Upper St. Clair Fire Marshall, strollers are not permitted inside the show.
Light up night
McDonald will host Light Up Night on Nov. 25 from 5-8:30 p.m. The event will feature ice carving, face painting, vendors, food trucks, a DJ, entertainment in the Grand Theater, Santa, fireworks and horse-and-carriage rides.