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- Last Updated on Saturday, 31 May 2025 20:56
JUNE 1
ST. GEORGE/ ALLENTOWN/ VETERANS COMMUNITY REUNION - Presented by the St. George Church Preservation Society. The reunion dinner will take place at 3:00PM on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at Salvatore's Event Center, 5001 Curry Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. Everyone is invited to join parishioners, alumni, veterans, Allentown neighbors, family and friends to enjoy dinner, fellowship, door prizes & raffles. To make your reservation online, please visit the St. George Store at www.SGCPS.net. Call or email your reservation ASAP.
Call 412-502-5062 or email us at contact@SGCPS.net
JUNE 1
PLEASANT HILLS ARBORETUM OPEN HOUSE - The Pleasant Hills Arboretum at 199 W. Bruceton Rd. in Pleasant Hills is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. In honor or that occasion, we are hosting an Open House on Sunday, June 1, from 12 noon to 3:00PM. Some of the activities that will be happening are: a tour of the trails by our authority on trees, Paul Beck; a talk by Bob Mulvihill, Ornithologist and former Board Member, about the birds that occupy the local trees; a talk by Matt Grassi about the Eagle Scout project that he was responsible for; a tree planting by some of the Pleasant Hills Middle School students. A representative from Bartlett Tree Experts will be speaking about the tree inventory that they performed several years ago, noting the condition of the trees in the wooded area.
Our State Representative, Andrew Kuzma, will be saying a few words recognizing the importance of the Arboretum to the region. There will be refreshments, activities for the kids, led by Becky Holmes from the Pleasant Hills Library and a raffle or two.
Parking is limited at the Arboretum so there will be a shuttle running from the Library and Freedom Life Church.
JUNE 1
CAT ADOPTION EVENT - Find Your Feline Friend at the Bailey’s Cat Haven Adoption Event! Bailey's Cat Haven, a dedicated part of Angel Ridge Animal Rescue, will be holding a special cat adoption event on Saturday, June 1, at Pet Supplies Plus on Route 19 in McMurray. From 12 noon to 3:00PM, you'll have the purr-fect opportunity to meet some adorable felines looking for their forever homes. Whether you're seeking a playful kitten or a calm companion, there will be a variety of cats eager to meet you. To help expedite the adoption process, you can complete applications beforehand by visiting angelridgeanimalrescue.org/adopt-a-cat then email it to baileyscathaven@gmail.com. Please note that Bailey's Cat Haven accepts cash or checks for all approved adoptions.
Questions regarding the event or the adoption process can also be emailed to baileyscathaven@gmail.com.
JUNE 1
ANNUAL STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL - From 11:00AM to 2:00PM Calvin United Presbyterian Church (307 Spring Street, Brownsville) will be holding their annual Strawberry Festival. Included on the menu will be chicken salad croissants, ham BBQ sandwiches, strawberry smoothies, strawberries with shortcake/waffles and drinks. The public is invited to this church fundraiser!
JUNE 4
COMMUNITY DINNER - California United Methodist Church is hosting its JUNE 4th Community Dinner outdoors at the Hollywood Pavilion (not at the church) in California, PA. The pavilion is located on Third Street to the right of Kwik Fill. Feel free to bring friend or two and a favorite dish to share. All are welcome to attend!
JUNE 7
BINGO IN NEW EAGLE - NEVFD $8,000 Bingo - doors open at 5:30 PM - games start at 7:00PM - Coverall $2,000. Quetsions, call 724-258-6379 or 724-258-5432.
JUNE 7
BURGERS IN THE PARK - Join the Pleasant Hills Lions Club for ‘BURGERS IN THE PARK!’ on Saturday, June 7 from 11:00AM – 3:00PM at Mowry Park, Shelter # 1, 400 Mowry Drive. The Pleasant Hills Lions Club will be serving up burgers or hot dogs with chips and a drink for just a $ 10 donation! Dine in or Take Out. Condiments available. Come on out for a nice Summer lunch!
JUNE 7
HOAGIE SALE – New Eagle Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a hoagie sale at fire station.
JUNE 7
STRANGE ENCOUNTERS OF PA - On Saturday June 7th at 1:00 pm at the Monessen Public Library Stan Gordon will present "Strange Encounters of PA". Stan will cover a history of UFOs, Bigfoot, and other strange incidents that have occurred in Westmoreland County and the surrounding Pittsburgh area, as well as statewide. Some of the topics covered will include the 1965 UFO crash-landing near Kecksburg, PA. Also discussed will be the massive wave of UFO & Bigfoot activity that occurred in 1973, low level UFO encounters, mini-UFOs, and strange creature reports. Learn about the strange activities on the "Chestnut Ridge."
JUNE 10
CLOTHES 4 U MINISTRY - The Clothes 4 U ministry of the First United Methodist Church, 200 State Street, Belle Vernon will be open to the public on Tuesdays June 10 and 24 from 9:00AM to 12 noon. We serve the Mon Valley and do not charge for any of our clothing. Our summer clothes are on display and ready to be taken. We are accepting clothes at this time. Thank you for helping us help the people of the Mon Valley
JUNE 10
SOUTH HILLS COIN CLUB - The monthly meeting of the South Hills Coin Club will be held Tuesday evening June 10, 2025 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 will early American gold coins. 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.
JUNE 13
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL - Peters Creek Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 250 Brookwood Road, Venetia invites the community to a Strawberry Festival on June 13 from 5:00PM to 7:30PM. Menu will include Fried Chicken, Roast Beef, Sides & Strawberry Shortcake with Ice Cream. There will also be children’s activities, bounce house, live music and a theme basket raffle. Adults: $15, Seniors: (65+) $12, Children: (2-12) $5, Dessert Only: $6. All proceeds benefit church missions. For more information visit our website at www.peterscreekchurch.org or call the church office at 724-941-6210.
JUNE 14
JEFFERSON HILLS COMMUNITY DAY - Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 12 noon to 10:00PM at Andrew E. Reilly Memorial Park (Route 885). This fun-filled day brings the community together with a wide variety of food trucks, local business vendors, live entertainment, kids’ activities, and more. Grab your family, friends, and lawn chairs for this annual celebration in Jefferson Hills!
JUNE 14
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL - The Mount Vernon Community Presbyterian Church invites you to our annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday June 14, featuring Triple B Farms, luscious, juicy strawberries. Other menu items include potato salad, pulled beef sandwiches, hot dogs, baked beans, strawberry pretzel salads, strawberry salads and last but not least,….our strawberry desserts. The festival starts at 3:00PM and runs until 6:00PM. We will have eat in or take out available. Come early! There will also be a basket raffle with numerous baskets available to take your chances on. Winner need not be present. Mount Vernon Community Presbyterian Church is located at 2200 Greenock Buena Vista Rd, McKeesport, PA.
JUNE 14
WEST NEWTON COMMUNITY YARD SALE – Saturday, June 14 2025 from 8:00AM – 2:00PM
JUNE 14
JEWELRY AND BOOK SALE - The West Newton Public Library will be holding a jewelry and book sale fundraiser on June 14, in conjunction with the West Newton Community Yard sales. Sale to be held at 124 N Water St, library parking lot from 8:30am to 2pm. We were only able to unload our storage unit 3/4 the way, so many books were not even placed out on tables for the last sale and we received more jewelry donatoins. Plan on attending if you love jewelry and books.
JUNE 14
CAR & BIKE CRUISE – New Eagle Volunteer Fired Department Car & Bike Cruise – held at NEVFD social hall.
JUNE 14
FUN FEST AND CRAFT FAIR - Thomas Presbyterian Church, 1068 Linden Rd. Eighty Four, Saturday, June 14 from 9:00am - 5:00pm. Thomas Youth Baseball Tournament, something for everyone. Activities inside and out.
JUNE 15
FREE FATHER’S DAY FISHING DERBY - A free Father’s Day Fishing Derby will be held on Sunday, June 15 at Twin Lakes Park from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Registration is free and begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Boathouse on the lower lake. There will be a door prize drawing following the derby for all registered youth participants. All contestants must be registered by 12:00 noon to be eligible for trophies and prizes. Adults age 16 and over must display a valid 2025 Pennsylvania Fishing License. Twin Lakes Park is located just east of Greensburg, and is accessible via Donohoe Road from Route 30. For more information, please call Westmoreland County Parks and Recreation at (724) 830-3950 or visit www.westmorelandcountypa.gov/Parks.
JUNE 17
MAGICIAN STEVE HABERMAN - The Belle Vernon Public Library will host magician Steve Haberman and his "Be Creative and Color Our World" show on Tuesday, June 17, at 11:00AM at Community Bank Park in North Belle Vernon. The program will be held in the shelter but those who enjoy sitting on the ground are urged to bring a pillow or towel. The program is free and open to all. For more info, call the library at 724-929-6642.
JUNE 19
MON VALLEY COIN CLUB - The monthly meeting of the Mon Valley Coin Club will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday June 19th at VFW Post 1409, 793 E. Main St., Monongahela. Discussion will be on "The 3 cent piece". All members and the public are invited to attend. A 50/50 will be offered and children's prizes will be awarded. Applications for membership are being accepted. For Additional information, call 724-503-8455 or 724-972-8464
JUNE 21
DINNER THEATRE SHOW - Long Branch Community Grange is happy to announce that Gary Lane will be returning for a Dinner Theater Show on June 21, 2025. This year he will be singing the songs of Ricky Nelson, Eddie Fisher, Dan Fogelberg, Bread, Jimmy Beaumont and the Skyliners, John Denver, Engelbert Humperdinck, The Righteous Brothers, Joe Stafford, and Richard Kiley. He will close his show with THE LORD’S PRAYER”. Prior to the show will be a delicious catered meal featuring Breaded Chicken Breast, Baked Cod, California Blend Vegetables, Rice Pilaf, cheesy potatoes, coleslaw, cake and beverages.
The doors will open at 5:30 and Dinner will begin at 6:00PM and the show at 7:00PM. Tickets can be obtained from any Grange member or by calling 724-938-2529. Tickets must be purchased before June 14. No tickets will be sold at the door. The Grange is located at 210 Chestnut Street, Coal Center, Pa. 15423. The Grange is ALCOHOL and DRUG free establishment.
JUNE 24
CLOTHES 4 U MINISTRY - The Clothes 4 U ministry of the First United Methodist Church, 200 State Street, Belle Vernon will be open to the public on Tuesday, June 24 from 9:00AM to 12 noon. We serve the Mon Valley and do not charge for any of our clothing. Our summer clothes are on display and ready to be taken. We are accepting clothes at this time.
JUNE 24
MON VALLEY PAWS MEETING - The monthly meeting of Mon Valley Paws will be held on Tuesday, June 24 at the ISMA club located at 1122 7th St. in Monessen, Pa. at 6:00 PM. All members and the general public are invited to attend. For more information call 724-493-8305.
JUNE 28
FLEA MARKET - Mon Valley Paws will hold a flea market at St. Vincent de Paul Hall located on Grand Blvd in Monessen, Pa. on Saturday June 28, from 9:00AM to 2:00PM . A bake sale will also be held. Refreshments will also be available. Items will be accepted for donations on Friday from 3-7 PM. For more information call 724-493-8305.
JUNE 28
SUMMER ON THE AVENUE - North Belle Vernon. Grab some friends and stop out and shop the “Avenue” in North Belle Vernon and the various vendors who will be set up along the way. Join in the Belle Vernon Public Library Scavenger Hunt during this time also.
JUNE 30
DINE & DONATE EVENT - Mon Valley Paws will hold a ‘dine and donate’ event on Monday June 30 at the Steel Plate restaurant located at 321 Schoonmaker Ave. in Monessen, Pa. from 3:00PM to 8:00PM. A percentage of the receipts will be donated to Mon Valley Paws. There will be a basket auction and pet food donations will be accepted. For more information call 724-493-8305.
JUNE 30
‘CRUZIN’ NIGHT’ - Saints Joachim and Anne Parish Youth Group Presents ‘Cruzin’ Night’. Join us for an evening of fun, food, and classic cars on Monday, June 30 from 5:30PM – 8:30PM at St. Michael Church, 101 McLay Drive in Elizabeth, PA. Enjoy Food trucks, live music by Kosmix, bake sale, famous Pittsburgh cookie table, baskets and raffles, Kids fun zone. Classic Car Cruise ($10 fee to enter your car). Send an E-mail to youth@joachimandannediopitt.org to enter your car. All proceeds support the parish youth group. For questions or additional information, call 412-751-0663.
