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'A Taste of Serbia' planned at St. Sava Church in McKeesport

     The sixth annual A Taste of Serbia will be Friday, Oct. 3 from 3-7 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 4 from noon to 7 p.m. at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, 901 Hartman St. in McKeesport. Orkestar Pobeba will perform Saturday from 3-7 p.m. The event is free and free parking is available as well as indoor and outdoor seating. There will be a 50/50 drawing. The menu includes: fish sandwich (FRIDAY ONLY), lamb sandwich, hot sausage sandwich, cevaps (5), burek, sarma, grah i kupas, halushki, pierogies (4), Serbian potato salad, and hot dogs. There also will be apple strudel, palacinke (2), nutroll and apricot roll. Cash or credit cards accepted. ​

September 16, 2025

YCC Women golfers host 'Let's Flamingle' Invitational

     Lots of mingling took place during the Ladies Golf Association of YCC Invitational at Youghiogheny Country Club. Committee members Penny Natale and Vickie McDevitt assisted Chairlady Lynn McHolme in organizing the event. 
Winners of the theme-based "Let's Flamingle" event were Dottie Bitonti-Wissen, Julie Morris, Karen Adamcik and Lori Burns. Skill prize winners for member and guest, respectively, were: Longest putt # 2, Dottie Bitonti-Wissen and Lori Burns; Closest to the pin #5, Joanne McHolme and Bernice Francia; Longest putt #9, Penny Natale and Carol Caruthers; Closest to the pin #13, Donna Massari and Marijo Simon; Closest to the pin #16, Lori Duncan  and Denise Kahler; and Longest putt #18, Sandy Payne and Betty Lee Hancsak.

Invitational winners, from left, are Dottie Bitonti-Wissen, Julie Morris, Lori Burns, and Karen Adamcik.

October 2, 2025

YCC Women Golfers crown champion, host Gala Day 

​Library to host variety of activities

     The Carnegie Free Library of McKeesport, 1507 Library Ave. in McKeesport, is offering a variety of events. 

     Sept. 19 - Visit to the Bayernhof Museum. Advance registration is required; space is limited. Details are provided with registration. To sign up, call 412-672-0625 or go to www.mckeesportlibrary.org.

     Tuesdays - Wise Walk continues Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m. in Renzie Park through Nov. 7.

     Tuesdays - New Movie Tuesday at 11 a.m. Snacks are provided.

     Sept. 7 - No Bad JuJu at 7 p.m. in Renzie Park. Presented by the library and The McKeesport Music Club.

     Sept. 8 at the White Oak Branch - Bring your favorite stuffy for a picnic at noon after Story Time. There will be a story read outside and a bird feeder craft. Inform the library of any food allergies. Register at 412-672-0625 or go to www.mckeesportlibrary.org. The White Oak branch is located at 169 Victoria Drive near Heritage Hill Pool.

     Sept. 10 and 24 - Kid's Craft at the Library at 3:30 p.m.

     Sept. 11 - Trail Walk at 3:30 p.m. starting at the light house by the Palisades. Dress for the weather. There will be a light snack. The event is intended for adults. Advance registration is required and can be by calling 412-672-0625 or go to www.mckeesportlibrary.org.

     Sept. 12 - Chocolate Milkshake Day beginning at 3 p.m. until they run out.

     Sept. 13 - Afternoon movie "Lilo and Stitch" at 2 p.m. Snacks and drinks will be provided. To register, call 412-672-0625 or go to www.mckeesportlibrary.org.

     Sept. 14 - Wine n' Canvas event with artist Gigi Copeland at 1 p.m. There will be a themed board and art potluck; those attending should bring a board for everyone to try. The painting techniques are aluminum art and kissing balloons. Registration is required and can be done by calling 412-672-0625 or go to www.mckeesportlibrary.org. 

Fall plant sale set at Garden Club

     The Garden Club of McKeesport, 1400 Pinoak Drive in Renziehausen Park, will have its fall plant and craft sale Saturday, Sept. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be fall plants, floral arrangements and wreaths, pressed flower crafts and bookmarks, and unique items made by club members. For more information, contact the club via email at mckgclub@gmail.com or visit the web site at renzierosegarden.org. 

September 4, 2025

Annual Fun Walk 4 Kane planned

     The 14th annual Joan Burns Kane Foundation Fun Walk 4 Kane is Saturday, Sept. 13 at 9:30 a.m. at Kane Community Living Center McKeesport, 100 Ninth Avenue. Registration begins at 8 a.m.; cost is $25 and proceeds benefit the Kane Foundation. There will be a picnic and prizes after the walk. Registration also can be done at alleghenycounty.us/kane. The Kane Foundation was founded to raise private funds to enhance the quality of life for residents at the Kane sites with special events and extracurricular activities.

YCC Women's 18-Hole Golfers' Ryder Cup winners​

The YCC Ladies Golf Association hosted their Gala Day event at Youghiogheny Country Club. Dividing into teams using the theme "Let's Wine and Dine," Chardonnay defeated  Cabernet 29 to 25 in match play. Golfers, seated from left, are Angie Piesik, Chairlady Sandy Payne and Diane Riley; and standing from left, Penny Natale, Vickie McDevitt, Dottie Bitonti-Wisson, Maureen Fiore, Lynn McHolme and Lori Duncan.

​​​​​​MEETINGS and EVENTS

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

The YCC Ladies Golf Association  played their Ryder Cup at Youghiogheny Country Club. 
The format was six holes of each of the following: partner better ball, partner alternate shot and partner scramble. Winners were Lori Duncan and Maureen Fiore with a score of 66. Last year's winners were Maureen Fiore and Vickie McDevitt.

YCC Ladies Golf Association toasted their club champions recently. After the two-day event at Youghiogheny Country Club, Lori Duncan, right, retained her title as club champion for 2025 with low gross of 178. Low net winner was Vickie McDevitt with 141. Last year's low net winner was Diane Riley.

August 20, 2025

Live Well Allegheny event planned at community garden

     Live Well Allegheny, in conjunction with McKeesport Community Garden and Just Harvest, will host the August Live Well Collaborative Aug. 22 from 10 a.m. to noon at the McKeesport Community Garden, located at the corner of Walnut Street and 13 Avenue in McKeesport. The event is free.

     McKeesport Community Garden will offer a discussion of the garden operates, urban gardening, and opportunities with the community garden. There will be a tour and a time for questions and answers.

    Just Harvest will present an introduction to the Fresh Access initiative and discuss using SNAP and Food Bank benefits at Fresh Access Farmers' Markets. There will be a time for questions and answers.

     The Hydration Station will offer refreshments as well as ways to ReThink Your Drink choices by opting for fruit-infused water alternatives instead of sugar-sweetened beverages. Recipe cards will be available.

     Pennsylvania WIC (Women-Infants-Children) will have a resource table to offer ways to use WIC benefits, the WIC shopper app, how to locate WIC-supported stores, and WIC and Farmers' Market program. Additional health resources will be available.

Fall internship program offered at Heritage Center

     McKeesport Regional History & Heritage Center, 1832 Arboretum Drive in Renziehausen Park in McKeesport, is seeking candidates for its fall internship program. College students, recent graduates and those passionate about history can apply. Interns will receive hands-on experience in archival work, public history, event planning, graphic design and museum curating.

     The deadline to apply is Sept. 1, 2025. Contact the center at info@mckeesportheritage.org or  mckeesportheritage.org or call 412-678-1832.

Multi-group blood drive planned in White Oak

     A blood drive sponsored by the Mon River Fleet, White Oak and McKeesport Lions clubs and the White Oak Rotary Club will be Sept. 17 from 2-6 p.m. at Sampson Mills Church, 1665 Lincoln Way in White Oak; enter through the side door from the parking lot located in the back of the church. Donors will be eligible for a chance to win one of two $10,000 gift cards; those who donate through Vitalant Sept. 8-30 will be eligible for the drawing.

     To schedule an appointment to donate, go to vitalant.org and search with Account Code UC2120033 or by zip code (15131) or call 1-877- 25VITAL. Appointments are recommended.

October 12, 2025

Central Highlands church to host Fall Festival

     Central Highlands United Methodist Church, 100 Timothy Drive in Elizabeth Twp., will have its Fall Festival Saturday, October 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will include a vendor show, musical performances, the Mon Valley Twirling Corps, food trucks, and a demonstration by the Pittsburgh Zoo.