Community calendar
Pantry distribution
Community Circle Food Pantry, in partnership with Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, has supplemental food box distribution every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon for households with food insecurity. The pantry is located on East Cherry Avenue, adjacent to Citizens Library. A food donation box is available after pantry drop-offs for convenience.
Hoagie sale canceled
Claysville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary’s September hoagie sale has been canceled due to the Labor Day holiday. The fundraiser will return in October.
The Association of University People
The Association of University People welcomes singles 55 and older 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 and local wineries, picnics, a unique book group and day trips. Those interested can attend three activities as guests before deciding to join. To learn more about AUP, monthly activities, receive the newsletter or become a member, email aupsingles@gmail.com.
Coin Club meeting
The monthly meeting of the South Hills Coin Club will be held Sept. 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Bethel Park municipal building located at 5100 West Library Ave. All members and the general public are invited. This month’s program will be on pattern dollars. 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.
Free community lunch
Upper Buffalo Presbyterian Church will host a free monthly community luncheon on Sept. 9 from noon to 1 p.m. All are welcome.
Chicken N Biscuit Dinner
A Chicken N Biscuit Dinner will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Sept. 12 at Chartiers Cross Roads Church, 502 Old Hickory Ridge Road, Washington. In addition to chicken and biscuits, the menu will include mashed potatoes, vegetable and dessert. Price for adults is $12; children under 10, $6. Adult take-outs only will be available. A Chinese basket auction will also be available.
Paws in the Park
Mon Valley Paws will host a Paws in the Park and vendor show at the walking track at the city park in Monessen, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 12. This is a rain-or-shine event. There will be food trucks, vendors (pet and non-pet), a DJ, flash tattoos, a kids zone, a balloon artist, face painting, a caricature artist, yoga, pet photos, pet contests, doggie races, K-9 demos, a blessing of the pets, raffles and a basket auction. Bring any pet food item and be entered to win a Pet Supplies Plus $50 gift card. Michael’s Ovation will be on site with the Michael Shaffer Pet Memorial Bridge, Pet Supplies Plus Shelter and Rescue Village will have adoptable pets from the four partnered shelters and rescues. Shuttle bus service will run every 15 minutes from the Monessen High School parking lot to the walking track. Transportation begins at 9 a.m. and runs through 3 p.m. Gift bags for the first 100 registered pets. Check the website, monvalleypaws.com, for a complete schedule of events.
Bat talk
Dan Bitz of CNX will present to the Jefferson College Historical Society on Sept. 14. The presentation is at Canonsburg Senior Center, 30 E. Pike Street, Canonsburg, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The topic is “Bat Preservation — Bat Cave,” and all are welcome.
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. $32 for all 3 classes or $10 drop-in. Register at wroc.westminster-church.org or with Kathy Long at 412-835-6630.
Class reunion
The Canon-McMillan class of 1976 will host a 50th reunion on Oct. 17. The deadline to register to attend is Sept. 17. For more information, contact canonmac1976@yahoo.com.
Mon Valley Paws meeting
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, please 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.”
Mon Valley Paws dine and donate event
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.