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ALL MONTH OF OCTOBER

OCTOBER 2

FREE COMMUNITY DINNER - Please join us for food and community. At 6:00 p.m., California United Methodist Church hosts its free monthly "Wonderful Wednesday" dinners, held on the first Wednesday of every month. Mark your calendars. Location: 227 Third Street, California, PA. It's across the street from the Dairy Queen. This month's theme is tailgating foods. If you'd like to do so, bring a friend and/or a covered dish to share.  Everyone is welcome.  For more details, contact the church office at 724-938-2270. We look forward to meeting you! 

OCTOBER 3

BETHEL ART GUILD MEETING - Guest speaker is Marlene Boas. Primarily a self-taught artist with no formal education. Marlene considers making art a “contemplative practice.” Her creative spirit was unleashed when she discovered the ancient technique of Encaustic painting.   Marlene is an abstract, encaustic and mixed media Pittsburgh artis, and she is a Past President Pittsburgh Society of Artists. Her work has been exhibited in numerous venues throughout Pittsburgh and Ohio. Come and meet Marlene and many other arts on Thursday October 3. We meet at the Bethel Park Community Center, 5151 Park Ave, Bethel Park, PA 15102. Starting at 12:30pm, we meet for refreshments and networking, followed by our business meeting, and speaker.

OCTOBER 3 - 5

CARE & SHARE HOLIDAY SALE - Halloween costumes, home decor, wreaths, toys, & so much more for all holidays. There is something for everyone. Thursday, October 3, 6:00p.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Friday, October 4, 9:00 a.m. -  3:00 p.m.; Saturday, October 5, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Location: California United Methodist Church, 227 Third Street, California, PA 15419. (It's across from the Dairy Queen). 

OCTOBER 5

FALL DINNER, SOUP AND BAKE SALE - Round Hill Church is holding a dinner, soup sale and bake sale on Saturday, October 5 from 2:00PM to 5:30PM. Dinner items will be choices of cabbage rolls, mashed potatoes, pulled pork sandwiches, applesauce, coleslaw, haluski, soup, dessert and beverage. Available for eat-in or take-out. Also quarts of wedding, stuffed pepper, and beef vegetable soups will be for sale as well as bake sale items. Round Hill Church is located at 2150 Round Hill Church Road, in Elizabeth, next to Round Hill Park.

OCTOBER 5

FALL BAZAAR - First United Methodist Church, 200 State Street, Belle Vernon on Saturday October 5 from 8:00AM to 2:00PM.  Come enjoy our trash and treasures, craft sale, food, and bake sale.    Open to the public.   For information call the church at 724-929-4696.

OCTOBER 5

FALL FLEA MARKET AND BAKE SALE - The Friends of the Community Library of Castle Shannon will hold its' Fall Flea Market and Bake Sale on Saturday, October 5, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm in the lower level community room of the library at 3677 Myrtle Avenue in Castle Shannon. There will be 20 vendors offering a wide assortment of items. The snack bar will be open and the bake sale will have many delicious pastries and baked goods for you to take home.

OCTOBER 5

FALL FLEA MARKET - The Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish Respect Life Ministry is once again hosting their Fantastic Flea Market after a four year hiatus.  The Flea Market will be held on Saturday October 5, from 8:00AM to 1:00PM in the St. Elizabeth Gym located at 1 Grove Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15236.   Sellers can reserve tables for $25 each on a first paid, first reserved basis. To reserve a table email, text, or call Eileen Andreola at eileenandreola@verizon.net  cell: 412-417-0821.

OCTOBER 5

BLESSING OF ANIMALS - In honor of Saint Francis of Assisi Feast Day, Saints Jochim and Anne Catholic Parish will hold a “Blessing of Animals” on Saturday, October 5 at Noon at the St. Eugene Campus, 3210 Liberty Way in Liberty Boro. All pets are welcomed for a special blessing the Rev. Thomas J. Burke- Pastor of Saints Joachim and Anne Parish.  For more information, please call the Parish Office at 412-751-0663. Donations of wet dog or cat food for our local shelters are welcome.

OCTOBER 6

ANNUAL FLEA MARKET - The Ladies Guild of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church will hold its annual flea market on Friday, October 6 and Saturday, October 7, from 8:00AM to 3:00PM at the church. The church is located at the corner of Sixth Street and Marne Avenue in Monongahela. The sale will include household items, gently used clothing, toys and collectibles. There will also be a bake sale and food including kielbasa or hot dogs with sauerkraut, haluski made with dumplings and homemade pizza.   For more information, please call 412-877-7201 or 724-258-3115.

OCTOBER 8

SOUTH HILLS COIN CLUB MEETING - Tuesday evening October 8 at 7:30 PM at the Bethel Park municipal building located at 5100 West Library Ave. in Bethel Park.  All members and the general public are invited. This month's program to be announced.  A 50/50 will be offered and children's prizes to be awarded. Applications are now being accepted for membership. For more information call 724-984-6611. 

OCTOBER 9

HOW TO AVOID SCAMS - With all the online shopping, browsing the internet, facebook, and emails, you need to constantly be on the lookout for those unscrupulous individuals who are trying to do us harm. We all either know someone or have heard on the news how someone has been scammed out of their lifesavings. On Wednesday, October 9 at 11:30 am, Thomas Presbyterian Church is holding an information seminar, conducted by a representative from the FBI in Pittsburgh, on the current scams; what to look for; who to report a possible scam to. Take some time and join us for a very important conversation.   Thomas Presbyterian Church is located at 1068 Linden Road Eighty-Four, PA. If you have any questions, contact the church office at 724-941-8910.

OCTOBER 9

BLOOD DRIVE – The Bible Chapel in Rostraver is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday, October 9 from 11:30 am to 5:00 pm.   Please pre-register by visiting RedCrossBlood.org and entering Belle Vernon to schedule your appointment.   Event is being held in the church gym - door 5 - 203 Johnson Ave., Belle Vernon, PA.

OCTOBER 12

NORTH BELLE VERNON ‘COMMUNITY FEST’ - 2024 ‘Community Fest’ will be held at North Belle Vernon Community Bank Park on October 12 from 3:00PM – 7:00PM. Spend an afternoon listening to live music by The String Theory. There will be face painting, enter a scarecrow contest, paint and take home a small pumpkin, learn a fun Halloween dance, enjoy the Petting Zoo, vendors, food, lots of fun for all! For More information or vendor applications go to www.nbvpark.com, or check us out on Facebook!

OCTOBER 12

30TH ANNUAL CRAFT SHOW - South Park Women’s Club (SPWC) will be sponsoring their well-attended top-notch craft show on October 12 from 10:00AM – 3:00PM at Broughton Fire Hall, 1030 Cochrans Mill Rd. in So. Park Twp.  Their show features over 50 skilled crafters, who offer a wide variety of homemade craft items.  In addition, there will be a bake sale, refreshments, raffles.   While roaming around the firehall, if you are hungry or thirsty, a variety of delicious food, drinks to purchase for lunch or take home awaits you. Admission/parking FREE.  Proceeds benefit the club’s ongoing community activities, especially their 3 sponsored scholarships.  Any questions, please send an e-mail to:  spwccraftshow@gmail.com  

OCTOBER 12

BASKET RAFFLE FUNDRAISER - Belle Vernon Public Library board members have come up with an array of treasures to tempt one and all for their Basket Raffle table at the North Belle Vernon Community Festival on October 12, from 3:00PM – 7:00PM at Community Bank Park in North Belle Vernon. The assortment includes an American Girl doll basket valued at over $250 with a Corrine doll and book plus her camping outfit. For the “Pittsburgh Sports Fan” there’s an assortment of spirit gear and a voucher for two FedEx level tickets to a Pittsburgh Penguins game compliments of the team. The more than a dozen baskets also includes a kitchen basket, car wash gift certificate, and a jewelry case with assorted jewelry including Diamonique earrings. For more info, contact the library at 724-929-6642.

OCTOBER 12

SACRECROW BUILDING , PUMPKIN CARVING EVENT – Sponsored by CROWN. October 12 from 11:00AM to 2:00PM at Cort Street Park in West Newton, Pa. 2:00PM Pumpkin Race, $5 per pumpkin with 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes. The event is Free. E-mail for more info to crown15089@yahoo.com

OCTOBER 15

NURSES CLUB MEETING - The Southwestern Pennsylvania Registered Nurses Club will meet at  9:30 am on October 15, 2024 at Salvatore's,   5001 Curry Road in Pittsburgh Pa, 15236.  

Speaker is Karen Jacobson, CEO.  Her topic is  "Emmaus Community Pittsburgh." 

The community includes all people with disabilities living in  group homes to help them reach their full potential. All registered nurses are welcome.

OCTOBER 17

BLOOD DRIVE - The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive on Thursday, October 17, from 12 noon till 5:00 p.m. at the St. Peter’s Church Parish Center (118 Church Street, Brownsville) which is adjacent to the parish office of the Historic Church of St. Peter and St. Cecilia.  Appointments can be scheduled at 1-800-733-2767. 

OCTOBER 17 - 19

FALL BOOK SALE - The Friends of South Park Library will be holding their Fall Book Sale on Thurs. Oct. 17 from 6:00PM – 8:00PM, Friday Oct. 18 from 10:00AM – 7:00PM and Sat. Oct. 19 from 10:00AM – 3:00PM.  As usual their ever popular ‘$5 Bag Day’ is always on Saturday.  That is the day you can purchase as many bags as you want for $5.   It's a boat-load of savings in a special shopping bag, provided by "Friends'.   Whatever is on sale- if you can fit it in bag provided, it's yours.  You can fill your bag to brim with books, games, puzzles, toys, records anything audio, video, etc.   This year Friends again will be selling special gift baskets and candy treats of Gourmet Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods from "Appleicious".    

OCTOBER 20

BINGO FUNDRAISER - Sunday, October 20 at the Donora Public Library. Doors open at 12 noon and games start at 1:00PM. The $15 admission fee includes two, four-way boards and a packet of specials. Food, beverages, and half-the-take tickets will be available for sale. The library is located at 510 Meldon Ave. in Donora.

OCTOBER 20

SPAGHETTI DINNER - Ascension Byzantine Church at 318 Park Avenue, Clairton is sponsoring a Spaghetti Dinner on October 20 from 12:00 noon to 4:00PM in the church hall. Proceeds will benefit ongoing repairs to the church buildings. Dinner includes spaghetti w/homemade sauce, meatballs, salad, bread/butter and beverage. In addition, there will be a bake sale, cookbook sale and basket raffle. Have a seat and join us for dinner or pick up to-go dinners and enjoy at home. The church will be open for tours. Dinners are $12 for adults and $5 for children 10 years and younger. Questions: Trish Roberts 412-233-7814 leave a message and I will return your calls.

OCTOBER 21

ROSTRAVER SPORTSMEN MEETING - Rostraver Sportsmen and Conservation Association located at 539 Cedar Creek Rd. in Belle Vernon will hold their monthly meeting on Monday October 21, at 7:30 PM.  All members and the general public are invited. to attend. Applications are now being accepted for membership from both men and women. For more information call 724-984-6611. rortraversca.org

OCTOBER 24

CHICKEN AND BISCUIT DINNER – Sponsored by Mon Valley Paws and hosted by chef Rachel at the Italian Club, 112 7th Ave in Monessen on Thursday, October 24, from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Tickets can be obtained by calling Randy at 724-493-8305. There will be a basket auction and a 50/50 raffle. 

OCTOBER 24

PROGRAM ON ‘FLIGHT 93’ - The Whitehall Borough Historical Society will host Tom McMillan who will present “Flight 93, The full story of American Courage on 9/11”. Tom offers the most complete account of what actually took place aboard United flight 93. This program will also feature our honoring of the History Student of the Year. The program starts at 7:00PM in the Whitehall Borough Community Room. The Historical Society will also be selling their 2025 calendars for $5

OCTOBER 25

TRUNK OR TREAT - Friday October 25, starting at 6:30 PM, Thomas Presbyterian Church will hold a ‘Trunk or Treat’ event. This indoor event will have treat stations around the Christian Life Center as well as hamburgers and hot dogs available. If you’re young or just young at heart, everyone is welcome. So, bring your scariest hobgoblins, cutest princesses or charming princes and come join us for a fun and entertaining evening.   Thomas Presbyterian Church is located at 1068 Linden Road Eighty-Four, PA. If you have any questions, contact the church office at 724-941-8910.

OCTOBER 26

UFO AND BIGFOOT PROGRAM - The West Newton Public Library will host Stan Gordon, Oct. 26 for a free presentation at 11:00AM in the West Newton Lions Fieldhouse, Pittsburgh St. West Newton, Pa.   This program will discuss some of the classic UFO , Bigfoot, (cryptids) Strange creature cases and other mysterious incidents that have taken place in Pennsylvania and through the Greater Pittsburgh region. Stan will also give an update on more recent UFO Bigfoot cases that have been reported.   Please telephone your intention of attending at 724-633-0798.  Donations will be appreciated

OCTOBER 26

DINNER DANCE – 5:00PM – 10:00PM, Pittsburgh South Hills Elks 2213, located at 2789 South Park Road, Bethel Park. $25 Prime Rib, Baked Potato, Salad. RSVP By Oct. 23. 412-831-0616.   ATM Available.

OCTOBER 26

FLEA MARKET/BAKE SALE – Sponsored by Mon Valley Paws. Saturday October 26, 2024 at St Vincent De Paul located on Grand Blvd in Monessen, Pa. from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. 

OCTOBER 27

42ND ANNUAL CARPATHO-RUSYN CELEBRATION - Sunday, October 27, at St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church in Uniontown, located at 201 E. Main Street. The church is celebrating its annual ethnic festival in the Parish Social Hall from 12:00 Noon to 5:00PM.

Divine Liturgy for the day will be 9:00AM, and doors will open for the festival at 12:00 noon. There will be ethnic foods such as holubki, pirohi, halushki, kolbasi and sauerkraut, soup, pagach, baked goods (long rolls, a variety of pastries, cakes, kolachi, breads), and much more.

This annual event will feature performances of Rusyn Folk music by “SOKYRA” formerly “Rusynsky Betjare” starting at 12:30 p.m. and continuing throughout the afternoon. There will be a speaker and/or video presentations on Rusyn cultural aspects such as customs and traditions. The day will include a display of artifacts, authentic costumes, models of Rusyn wooden churches, photographs, and documents. There will be folk art demonstrations such as pysanky, embroidery, iconography, bobbin lace making, as well as a church tour, and children’s activities. Crafts, embroidered Easter basket covers, the parish cookbook ”Carpathian Cookery” will also be for sale. Handicapped accessible. Admission is free. For more information call 724-438-1382, (leave message).                                                                                                                                                                                            

OCTOBER 30

HISTORY AND HIJINX: THE HANDEL HOUSE - With Halloween just around the corner, the West Jefferson Hills Historical Society offers a properly spooky program with Len Marraccini's "History and Hijinx: The Handel House."   This program will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 30, in the Community Rooms of the Jefferson Hills Borough Building. Anyone driving along Brownsville Road through South Park has likely passed the very historical and somewhat notorious Handel House. Built in three stages with the original house constructed in the 1780s, the house has quite a story to tell. With such an old house and so many different owners over the years, it is not surprising that stories of paranormal activities have arisen. Society and community members are invited to attend this free program in which Mr. Marraccini will detail the Handel House history and discuss some of the strange happenings that have occurred there. 

OCTOBER 30

‘TRUNK-N-TREAT’ EVENT - Crossroads Ministries in Finleyville on October 30. Trunk-N-Treat is a fun night for the entire family and is held on the back field at Crossroads Ministries rain or shine. The kind people of Crossroads dress up, decorate their cars and hand kids candy out of the trunks of their cars. You and your family are invited to dress up and join the fun. All children must be accompanied by an adult.  This event is FREE, but space is limited. You must register for this event so that they can properly plan for you! There are three different time slots to register for: 6:30-7:00pm, 7:00-7:30pm, and 7:30-8:00pm. Please pick which time slot you will attend when you get your tickets! Please visit the website www.crsmin.com to register now for the free event. Crossroads Ministries is located at 81 Walter Long Rd, Finleyville, PA 15332, one mile south of Trax Farms, overlooking Route 88. For more information about Crossroads, please visit their website at www.crsmin.com or call 724-348-1620

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