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The Youghiogheny Country Club Ladies Golf Association selected its officers and committee chairs for the 2026 season. Leading the group, from left, are Club pro Tom Beeler, Dottie Bitonti-Wissen, publicity; Lynn McHolme, director; Vickie McDevitt, secretary; Diane Riley, tournaments; Lori Duncan, chairlady, Penny Natale, treasurer, and Joanne McHolme, WGAWP representative. Missing from the photo is Valarie Wilson, member at large.

Community Prayer planned in Port Vue

     A Community Prayer is planned Sunday, Sept. 6 at 2 p.m. in Romine Park in Port Vue. Pray for families, the community, leaders, the future, and God's will. Bring a chair.

Rehearsals to begin for West Newton singers

     West Newton Community Singers will begin rehearsals Tuesday, Sept. 15 from 6:30- 8 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, 302 Vine Street, West Newton. Singers 16 and older who like to sing can participate. There are no auditions. For more information, email WestNewtonSingers@gmail.com.

YCC lady golf event winner

The Youghiogheny Women’s Golf Association hosted the Petticoat Open Tournament, an 18 hole modified Stableford scoring system. YCC club pro Tom Beeler congratulates winner Penny Natale.

​​​​​​MEETINGS and EVENTS

Send information to mvhappenings@gmail.com. Announcements will be posted for one month.

The Memorial Event hosted by the Ladies Golf Association at Youghiogheny Country Club remembers the past members of the league. The country club was established in 1911. Play was 36 holes, better ball of two rounds.
The winner was Joanne McHolme with a final score of net 61.  

September 3, 2026

Garden Club to host plant, craft sale

     The Garden Club of McKeesport, 1400 Pinoak Drive in Renziehausen Park in McKeesport, will have a fall plant and craft sale Saturday, Sept. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be plants, fall wreaths, floral arrangements, pressed flower crafts and bookmarks, and unique items made by club members. For more information, visit the web site at renzierosegarden.org. 

Fun Walk 4 Kane planned

     The 15th annual Joan Burns Kane Foundation Fun Walk 4 Kane will be Saturday, Sept. 12 at Kane McKeesport, 100 Ninth Street. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the walk starts at 9:30. There will be a picnic after the walk with music and karaoke. 

     The registration fee is $25; the first 100 to register receive a free t-shirt. Prizes will be distributed. Participants getting $50 or more in sponsorships will receive free registration. Cost for the picnic only is $15 or for a t-shirt only is $15.

     All proceeds benefit the Kane Foundation and Kane residents. The Foundation raises private funds through events like the Walk to ensure residents have access to adult education classes, sporting events, holiday parties, trips to museums, shows, shopping, restaurants, pet therapy and other activites.

     To register for the Fun Walk 4 Kane, go to Fun Walk 4 Kane.

YCC Women golfers host memorial event, name officers

September 4, 2026