Community calendar
Retirees meeting
AFSCME Retiree Local 8402 will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, at Sarris Library, Canonsburg.
Dine and donate
A Mon Valley Paws dine and donate event will take place throughout the entire month of October (Thursday-Sunday) at Felicia’s Restaurant, 450 Schoonmaker Ave., Monessen. The spaghetti dinner includes salad, bread, meatballs and coffee or a soft drink. Call 724-314-6571 to purchase tickets. Tickets are also available at the MVP Office located in the Pet Supplies Plus-Belle Vernon store. For additional information, please visit our website, monvalleypaws.com.
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.
South Hills Coin Club
The South Hills Coin Club’s monthly meeting will be Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Bethel Park Municipal Building. All members and the general public are invited. This month’s program will be an alternative hobby night. A 50/50 will be offered, and children’s prizes will be awarded. Membership applications are now being accepted. For more information, call 724-984-6611.
Dine and donate event
A dine-and-donate day to support Mon Valley Paws will take place at Foster House II on Oct. 14, with a portion of the sales going to Mon Valley Paws. From 5 to 9 p.m., MVP volunteers will be on hand with a basket auction. Anyone donating a pet food product will be entered into a drawing for a Pet Supplies Plus gift card. For additional information, visit the website at monvalleypaws.com or call 724-314-6571.
Church lunch
Upper Buffalo Presbyterian Church, 250 Buffalo Road South, Washington, will host a free monthly community luncheon on Oct. 14 from noon until 1 p.m. All are welcome.
Flash tattoo event
A Cats and Tatts flash event will be held at Pet Supplies Plus Belle Vernon, presented by Abstract Tattoo Gallery, on Oct. 17. These artists will work in the Mon Valley Paws office at Pet Supplies Plus Belle Vernon from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., first come, first served. Choose from the exclusive flash book. During this event, As They Come Rescue will have adoptable felines from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring a pet food donation and be entered into a drawing to win a PSP gift card. For additional information, please visit our website monvalleypaws.com or call 724-314-6571.
Firehall dancing
Dancing at the Firehall will be held at the Center Township Volunteer Fire Department in Rogersville on Oct. 17 from 7 to 10 p.m. Dances will include waltzes, polkas, line dancing, square dances and more. Dave Dahl will also take requests. If you haven’t participated in a square dance, he will walk you through the steps. Light refreshments will be available for purchase. Benefits the Center Twp VFD Auxiliary. The cost is $15 per couple, $8 for an individual, $6 for ages 12-18 and free for ages under 12.
Meadow Lands Food Pantry
Meadow Lands Food Pantry, 300 W. Pike St., announces an updated schedule for the pantry: 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.”
Romance book trivia night
The Peters Township Public Library will host a romance trivia night on Oct. 29 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Topics will cover all types of romance: closed door, open door, cozy, classic and, with Halloween approaching, some dark romance. And of course, a category all about upcoming Novel November author Katherine Center. Play alone, bring a friend or form a team. No more than 4 per team. This is an adult program. Register online.
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. This year’s theme 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 least $100, with many exceeding that amount. Tickets are limited. Contact Diana at 412-417-3957.