Community calendar
Community dinner
A free community dinner will be held at the social hall of California United Methodist Church, 227 Third St., California, on Wednesday, May 6. The main course features items from JD Subs. Attendees are invited to bring a variety of side dishes or desserts to share. Dinner will be between 6 and 7 p.m. and anyone is welcome to attend.
Garden club meeting
Giant Oaks Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, May 7, at St. David’s, 905 McMurray Road, Venetia. Lunch and the meeting are at 11:15 a.m. At 1 p.m., Jeffrey Kim, a watershed specialist from Washington County Watershed Alliance, will speak. WCWA is a nonprofit organization that enhances and coordinates conservation efforts. Kim will explain how watersheds work in our county with an update on Canonsburg Lake & Dam. Guests are welcome to come to the lunch and program for a $6 fee, but must register by calling Barb at 412-760-4221.
Stamp Out Hunger drive
The National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive will take place on Saturday, May 9. Letter carriers across the country will collect non-perishable food donations to go directly to local food pantries. To participate, leave a non-perishable food donation in a bag by your mailbox.
Church fundraiser
United Christian Church, 499 E. Malden Drive, Coal Center, is holding the spring fundraiser “Bling, Bags, Blooms & Bites,” on Saturday, May 16, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This event combines a gourmet dining experience with an exclusive shopping opportunity. Tickets for the luncheon are $40, and only 48 will be sold. Call 724-938-2098 for tickets or additional information.
Plant sale
The 25th Giant Oaks Garden Club Plant Sale/Garden Market will be held Saturday, May 16 at Peters Township Public Library, 616 E. McMurray Road, McMurray. The sale includes hanging baskets, annuals, potted perennial plants, container gardens of herbs, and vegetables; new and lightly used gardening items, decorations, and crafts. It is a fundraiser that helps support area organizations and a $1,500 scholarship. The sale runs from 9 a.m. until noon, rain or shine.
Election Day luncheon
California United Methodist Church, 227 Third St., California, will hold an Election Day luncheon and basket raffle on Tuesday, May 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch is $10. All proceeds go to California United Methodist Women in Faith’s mission projects.
Spaghetti dinner
The Mingo Presbyterian Church, Route 88, Finleyville, will host a spaghetti dinner on May 19 from noon to 6 p.m. All dinners are $13 and take-out only. Call ahead at 724-348-5278.
Classics Rock dance
Carroll Township Volunteer Fire Company is sponsoring a dance with The Classics Rock band on Saturday, May 23, from 7-10 p.m. Tickets are $15. For more information, call 724-632-2110. Food and beverages are available for purchase, but you can also bring your own.