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MARCH 1

SUSTAINABILITY FAIR - 12:00 Noon - 3:30 PM at St. Gabriel Church Hall, 5200 Greenridge Drive, Whitehall Borough, 15236. Sponsored by the Whitehall Committee for Environmental Action. The event is free and open to the public. We will be collecting the following items on site: Ink and toner cartridges; Magic markers, crayons and pens; Reasonably clean, worn out athletic shoes; Clean durable medical equipment – canes, walkers, wheelchairs, bed rails, crutches; Clean plastic film and packaging, and single use plastic bags. Speak with solar energy providers, sustainable landscapers, composters, land conservation organizations, groups and businesses. Purchase earth friendly, low impact and fair trade items from local vendors. Find volunteer opportunities with local organizations caring for the land, water, plants and animals. Have fun making children’s crafts from recycled materials

MARCH 1

CABBAGE ROLL DINNER FUNDRAISER - Take out only. Sat, March 1, from 4:00PM to 6:00PM at Garys Chuckwagon Restaurant, located at 109 S. Second Street in West Newton. Dinner includes cabbage rolls, mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls and butter, dessert, and beverage. Cost is $15.  Tickets may be purchased at Garys or by telephone 724-787-1377.  Fundraiser to benefit the West Newton Methodist Church to help pay for new church roof

MARCH 1

POLKA MASS & DINNER - Saints Joachim and Anne Catholic Parish- Elizabeth/Glassport/Liberty Boro will host a Polka Mass and Dinner on Saturday, March 1 at the St. Eugene Campus- 3210 Liberty Way, in Liberty Boro. 6pm Mass then a Catered Dinner provided by the R-Place Restaurant and Music by Mikey D. Admission for dinner is $25. For tickets please call the Parish Office at 412-751-0663 or Elena Plan at 412-706-1766 or wwwjoachimandannediopitt.org

MARCH 5

FREE MONTHLY DINNER - On Wednesday, March 5th, come in from the cold and join us for our free monthly dinner. Its theme is Welcoming Spring. The main entree is vegetable and meat lasagna. Bring your appetite and a covered dish to share (not required). This dinner is hosted by the California United Methodist Church, 227 Third Street, California, PA. It's located across the street from the Dairy Queen. Bring a friend  or two and join us for food and fellowship. Everyone is welcome. Should anyone have any questions about this event or the church, contact the church office at 724-938-2270. We look forward to hearing from you and/or seeing you at the dinner.

MARCH 6

WHITEHALL GREEN THUMBERS GARDEN CLUB - The first meeting of the Whitehall Green Thumbers Garden Club in 2025 will be held on Thursday, March 6 at the Whitehall Borough Community Room at 7:00PM. Speaker will be Doug Oster who will share his best gardening tips.

MARCH 8

TITAN EVOLUTION ALUMNI MADNESS - The West Mifflin Area School District is inviting the West Mifflin Area community and all WMAHS graduates to its event on Saturday, March 8.

There will be a series of events throughout the day, starting with the First Annual Community 5K run and Kids Mile, starting at 11:30 a.m. In the afternoon, the district will be unveiling its recently renovated Titan Baseball/Softball Complex, with an alumni musical performance and the ribbon cutting at 3:30 p.m., followed by Titan varsity games on both fields. The concession stand near the fields will be open at approximately 3 p.m. The day will conclude with the West Mifflin Area community invited to gather at Mulligan’s in West Mifflin at 8:00 p.m. Mascots, including ‘T the Titan’, the (Washington) Wild Thing and the Penn State Greater Allegheny Nittany Lion, are expected to attend the festivities as well.

MARCH 8

SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER - Take out only. Sat, March 8 from 4:00PM – 6:00PM at Gary's Chuck Wagon Restaurant, located at 109 S. Second Street in West Newton. Cost is $15 and includes spaghetti, salad, rolls and butter, dessert and drink. Tickets can be purchased at Gary' or call 724-322-6973. Proceeds will benefit the West Newton Womans Club Community projects.

MARCH 8

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 March 8 and 22 from 9am to 12 noon.   We do not charge for our clothing.  We are in need of all gently used clean clothing for all.  Thank you for helping us help the people of the Mon Valley. 

MARCH 11

SOUTH HILLS COIN CLUB – Monthly Meeting, Tuesday evening March 11, 2025 at 7:30 PM at the Bethel Park municipal building located at 5100 West Library Avenue located in Bethel Park, Pa. All members and the general public are invited. This month's program will the “Gold confiscation of 1933”  part 2.  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. 

MARCH 11

CALIFORNIA UNITED WOMEN IN FAITH – Monthly meeting. Tuesday, March 11, in the California United Methodist Church’s Social Room, located on the corner of 3rd and Liberty Streets in California, PA. The brief business meeting will begin at 11:00 a.m. At 11:30 a.m., Dr. Richard Martin, the California Borough Administrator, will present on the needs of the California community and have a discussion on how our unit may be able to assist in meeting those needs. A light lunch will be served.  Spiritual women of faith are welcome to attend. To RSVP for this free event, please call the church at 724-938-2270.

MARCH 13

SPRING BOOK SALE - The Friends of the Community Library of Castle Shannon will hold its' 2025 Spring Book Sale on Thursday, March 13 from 10:30 am to 7:00 pm, Friday March 14th from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm and Saturday, March 15th from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm. Saturday is $5 bag day where you can get a bag of books for only $5. The sale will be in the Community Room in the lower level at 3677 Myrtle Avenue in Castle Shannon, Pa.

MARCH 14 - 15

FLEA MARKET - The Church of the Atonement, 618 Washington Ave., Carnegie scheduled a flea market for Fri., & Sat., March 14 & 15 from 9:00AM - 2:00PM (and a snow date of Sun., March 16 from 1:00-3:00). NOTE that we close on Sat. the 15th from NOON to 1:00 and reopen at 1:00 for the bag sale. Here's a short list of what's for sale: kitchen items, bedding, linens, clothing, headboard, sewing machine, mixer with many attachments, kerosene heater decorations, luggage, etc. Donations accepted March 9 - 11 by calling Joyce at 412-276-0366.

MARCH 16

SUPER GIFT BASKET RAFFLE -West Newton Library will be holding their 8th Annual Super Gift Basket Raffle on March 16 at the Turkeytown VFD, 90 Supervisors Drive in West Newton. Doors open at 11:00AM and tickets for drawing will be started at 2:30PM. Tickets cost $20 and can be bought at West Newton Library or Gary's Chuckwagon Restaurant.   You can also buy tickets on line @Ticket leap – (fees apply). Tickets include 25 General Raffle Tickets and a light lunch.   Upper Tier, 50/50 and scratch off tickets, plus new this year a drawing on your entrance ticket. Special raffle on a cross stitch baby quilt. 

MARCH 16

CHILDREN'S GUN SAFETY WORKSHOP - An ‘Eddie the Eagle’ Children's Gun Safety Workshop is being held on Sunday, March 16 from 1:00PM – 2:00PM at the Carrick Sportsmen’s Club. The workshop is sponsored by the NRA and Carrick Sportsmen’s Club. Join us for an afternoon using the Eddie Eagle Gun Safe program to teach children four simple, easy to remember steps to do if they ever come across a gun. STOP! - Don't Touch! - Leave the Area! - Tell an Adult! Carrick Sportsmen’s Club is located at 3301 Ridge Road in South Park.   For more information or questions, please e-mail carricksportsmenclub@gmail.com.

MARCH 18

NURSES CLUB MEETING - The Southwestern Pennsylvania Registered Nurses Club will meet at 9:30AM on March 18, 2025 at Salvatore's, 5001 Curry Road in Pittsburgh Pa, 15236.  Speaker is Carol Mayfield CRNP, AHN. Her topic is "Osteoporosis and Fragility Fracture Clinic."   All registered nurses are welcome. Website: www.swparnclub.weebly.com

MARCH 20

COVERED DISH DINNER AND REAL ESTATE PRESENTATION - The Saints Joachim and Anne Catholic Parish - Elizabeth/Glassport/Liberty Boro Christian Mothers/Woman’s Guild will host a Covered Dish Dinner on Thursday, March 20 at 6:00PM at the St. Michael Campus - Arch Angel Hall- 101 McLay Drive in Elizabeth. The dinner will be followed by a Presentation at 7:00PM by Christina DeMarco and Nick Bova from Berkshire Hathaway Realty “How to downsize your home; decluttering/thinking about selling? How to avoid costly mistakes”.   This dinner and presentation is free and open to the public. For more information please call Patty Zupanc at 412-596-9683.

MARCH 20

MON VALLEY COIN CLUB - Monthly meeting at 7:00 p.m. Thursday March 20 at VFW Post 1409, 793 E. Main St., Monongahela. 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

MARCH 20

MON VALLEY COIN CLUB MEETING - The monthly meeting of the Mon Valley Coin Club will take place at 7:00 p.m. Thursday March 20 at VFW Post 1409, 793 E. Main St., Monongahela. 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

March 21 - 22

DISNEY'S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL ON STAGE-  The Belle Vernon Area Middle School will be performing Disney's High School Musical on Stage on Friday, March 21 at 7:00PM and Saturday, March 22 at 1pm.  Tickets will be sold at the door, $3 adults and $2 students/children.  500 Perry Avenue Belle Vernon, PA  15012

MARCH 22

PEPPERONI ROLL SALE - Mon Valley Paws will hold a Pepperoni roll sale on Saturday March 22, at 11:00AM till sold out at the corner of Grand and Monessen Boulevards in Monessen. Pre sale orders will be accepted at the Mon Valley Paws office located at Pet supply plus at 101 Sara way in Belle Vernon, Pa. until March 21.   https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/mon-valley-pawspepperoni-roll-sale   for more information call 724-493-8305

MARCH 22

PRESENTATION ON PARANORMAL RESEARCH - On Saturday March 22nd at 11:00 am the Monessen Public Library will host Laurissa Rex who will present her workshop, "The Tools That Bridge Two Worlds - Paranormal Research 101". This is a hands-on workshop that includes a brief presentation on the research equipment used. An interactive session will follow that will captivate both teens and adults. This workshop aims to deepen the understanding of the paranormal in a fun and engaging way. For more information call the library at 724-684-4750. You can also check the library website or Facebook page.

MARCH 22

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 March 22 from 9am to 12 noon.   We do not charge for our clothing.  We are in need of all gently used clean clothing for all.  Thank you for helping us help the people of the Mon Valley. 

MARCH 22

RABIES CLINIC - Saturday, March 22, from 9:00AM - 4:00PM, by appointment only, at Eberly Hall, PennWest California Campus, 250 University Ave., California, PA. At the rear of Eberly Hall, parking will be provided in Lot 3. PRICES are Rabies Vaccine: $15, Nail Trim: $5, Ear Cleaning: $5. To access the Rabies vaccine clinic agreement form and to register, visit: https://tinyurl.com/mrxb3bvd.

MARCH 24

ROSTRAVER TOWNSHIP MS4 - Rostraver Township is committed to safeguarding our precious water resources through the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4). Join us to learn more about Rostraver Township’s MS4 program at our Annual Public Education and Outreach Program on Monday, March 24, 2025, at 5pm and visit our website at www.rostraver.us. Together, let’s champion the health of our waterways for generations to come.

MARCH 29

IDENTIFTY THEFT SHRED EVENT - State Representative Andrew Kuzma is sponsoring an Identity Theft Prevention ‘Shred Event” on March 29 at South Park High School, located at 2005 Eagle Ridge Road, South Park, PA 15129. (There will be signage to the side parking lot). This is a free event, and it will be held from 9:00AM – 11:00AM. There is a 2 Box Limit Per Person. No Businesses and No Plastic Bags. Any Questions Please Call Representative Kuzma’s office at 412-382-2009.

MARCH 29

FLEA MARKET & SOUP/BAKE SALE - Saturday, March 29, from 8:00AM to 4:00PM at River Hill Church of Christ, located at 2105 River Hill Road, in Monongahela. Please contact Nancy Tencer with any questions at 412-302-8359, or e-mail Nancyboissin@yahoo.com

MARCH 29

OLDIES DANCE - An Oldies Dance will be sponsored by the CTVFC at the Carroll Township Social Center on Saturday March 29 from 7:00PM – 10:00PM. DJ is Ralph Trilli. Beverages and food will be available for purchase. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the door or for $10 if purchased early. For tickets and more info call: 724-632-2110.

MARCH 29

FLEA MARKET & SOUP/ BAKE SALE - Saturday March 29 from 8:00AM To 4:00PM. River Hill Church of Christ, 2105 River Hill Road, Monongahela, Pa 15063. Any questions: Nancy Tencer 412-302-8359, or nancyboissin@yahoo.com

April 1

GOODWILL DONATION DRIVE - Belle Vernon Public Library will host a donation drive at Goodwill of SWPa’s Tri County Plaza location. Donations brought to that Goodwill location on Tuesday, April 1 between 3:00PM – 6:00PM will help the library raise money, as well benefit Goodwill in their mission to help people overcome barriers to employment. The Belle Vernon Goodwill donation center is located at 460 Tri County Lane on the side of the resale shop and will staffed by library volunteers during the event. Acceptable donations include clothing, handbags, glass and housewares, cooking accessories, musical instruments, sports equipment and toys. Among the items that cannot be included in the donation day is furniture, baby cribs and gates, computers and televisions. A full list of acceptable and unacceptable items is available at the library.

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