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January 5, 2024

Elizabeth Twp. Seniors to gather

       Elizabeth Township Seniors will meet January 9 at 11 a.m. at Rock Run Inn. President George Oeler will give the welcome and lead the meeting. Debbie Gilbert will offer the table blessing. Lunch is $15 and will be spaghetti and meatballs, salad, rolls, beverages and dessert. Tour directors Debbie and Vaughn Gilbert will discuss upcoming trips. 
     Financial Secretary Barb Mantsch reminds everyone that dues had to have been paid for 2024. The guest speaker, arranged by Ed Ference, will discuss Medicare. 

     Share the wealth and a basket auction will take place. Those bringing items include Rose Naylor, Brenda Hoffman, Debbie Gilbert, Cathy Bazylak, Lucy Cindric and Roxanne Patterson; items should be there by 11 a.m. Bingo will be played after the meeting.

Library hosts youth art contest

​     Carnegie Library of McKeesport, 1507 Library Ave. in McKeesport, will host a Youth Art Contest, "Never Stop Making Art." Age categories are 2-4, 5-8, 9-12 and 13-18. Submissions will be accepted January 9 through February 9. Some materials provided and all mediums are accepted. Judges will be neutral parties. For more information, visit the web site at www.mckeesportlibrary.org or call 412-672-0625.    

December 7, 2023

Elizabeth Twp. Seniors to gather

     The Elizabeth Township Seniors will meet December 12 at 11 a.m. at Rock Run Inn. Sandin Home Health Services may be there to offer free blood pressure screenings. President George Oeler will conduct the meeting and welcome all guests. The Pledge of Allegiance will be recited and "God Bless America" sung. Debbie Gilbert will offer the table blessing. Lunch will be a buffet of roast beef, stuffed chicken breast, au gratin potatoes, green beans, salad, rolls,  cupcakes, and beverages. Bring your ticket; no tickets will not be sold at the door. Kevin Soleski will provide the entertainment for the party. Small prizes will be awarded.

Library plans various December activities

    Carnegie Library of McKeesport and its branches in White Oak and Duquesne will host a variety of activities including:

    * Grandma's Kitchen - Christmas Cookies with Barb Knezovich - December 8 at 2 p.m.
    * Christmas Concert with the Mon Yough Chorale - December 9 at 2 p.m.
    * Family Christmas Party at McKeesport - December 12 at 5 p.m.
    * Family Christmas Party at Duquesne - December 15 at 5 p.m.
    * Family Trivia Game - December 16 at 1 p.m.
    * Kids Gift Shopping Spree - December 20 at noon
    * School's Out Kids Movie Marathon Day - December 28 at 10 a.m.   

November 2, 2016

Ukrainian church to host pyrohy sale
     St. John's Ukrainian Church, 1907 Eden Park Blvd. in McKeesport, will have a pyrohy sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 3 and 4. Items ready-to-eat will be potato and cheese pyrohy, homemade haluski, and homemade wedding soup. Also available are frozen potato and cheese pyrohy, and potato and sauerkraut pyrohy, and potato and bacon pyrohy. For more information, call 412-678-2206.

Flea market, bake sale planned

     A flea market and bake sale is planned from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 5 at Elizabeth Baptist Church, 735 Bunola River Road in Elizabeth. Outside space rental is $10; tables are not provided. Call 412-384-6464 to reserve a space. Homemade food will be available for eat-in or takeout.

Stuffed cabbage, bake sale scheduled

​     St. Mary's Russian Orthodox Church, 330 Shaw Ave. in McKeesport, will have a stuffed cabbage and bake sale. Orders for stuffed cabbage ($1.75 each), homemade bread ($4 for plain bread, $4.50 for raisin bread), cheregie, cookies, and nut, apricot and poppyseed rolls ($10.50 per roll) must be made by Nov. 6. ; call 412-678-6393, 412-672-3444 or 412-672-0736 to place an order.

     Orders can be picked up Nov. 10.

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February 5, 2024

Free hot meals offered at library

   Carnegie Free Library of McKeesport will provide free meals for the community the first Tuesday of the month beginning February 6. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. and serving begins at 4. The library is located at 1507 Library Ave. in McKeesport. For more information, call 412-672-0625 or visit the web site at www.mckeesportlibrary.org.

Blood drive planned at Central Highlands church

     Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church, 100 Timothy Drive in Elizabeth Twp., will sponsor a community blood drive February 12 from 3-8 p.m. To register, call the church office at 412-751-0511. The event will be conducted by Pittsburgh Vitalant Blood Bank.

Library to host weekend art classes

     Art With Energy will be offered at Carnegie Library of McKeesport, 1507 Library Ave. in McKeesport, two Saturday's in February. On February 10, the theme will be Harry Potter Wands (Focus Wands) and February 17 will be Bottle Dolls. Classes begin at 1 p.m. To register for one or both classes, go to the web site at www.mckeesportlibrary.org or call the library at 412-672-0625.

April 3, 2024

Elizabeth Twp. Seniors to meet

     Elizabeth Township Seniors will meet April 9 at 11 a.m. at Rock Run Inn with President George Oeler presiding.   Debbie Gilbert will offer the table blessing. Lunch is $15and will be meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, carrots, salad, rolls, beverages, and cupcakes. Tour directors Debbie and Vaughn Gilbert will discuss upcoming trips. Speaker will be Josh Walls, president of Elizabeth Twp. Commissioners.
     There will be a 50/50 and a basket auction. Those bringing items include Barb Mantsch, Lori Cornelissen, Linda Baila and Gail Wivagg, Ed Ference, Mary Ellen Cartia, and Brenda Hoffman; items should be there by 11 a.m. There will be bingo after the meeting.

National Library Week events planned at library

     To celebrate National Library Week, Carnegie Free Library of McKeesport will host the following events:

     April 7 - Wine N' Canvas, 1 p.m.

     April 8 - Solar Eclipse Party, 12 noon. Glasses will be provided as well as snacks.

     April 9 - Refreshments all day, movies and gaming

     April 10 - Party at the Duquesne Branch at 4:15 with Mike the Balloon Guy; Party at the White Oak Branch at 3 p.m. with a pizza party; Happy Hot Dog Day at McKeesport from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and Chair Yoga at 11 a.m.

     April 11 - Art in the Park all day at the White Oak Branch; Kid's Kitchen at McKeesport at 3 p.m.; and Valentino Vasquez Jazz at McKeesport from 5-7 p.m.

     April 12 - Poetry and Grilled Cheese, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

     April 13 - Gnome Crafting Party at 1 p.m.

     The McKeesport Branch is located at 1507 Library Ave.; Duquesne Branch is at 300 Kennedy Ave.; and White Oak Branch is at 169 Victoria Drive.

     For more information, call the library at 412-672-0625 or visit the web site at www.mckeesportlibrary.org.

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March 8, 2024

Elizabeth Twp. Seniors to gather

      Elizabeth Township Seniors will meet March 12 at 11 a.m. at Rock Run Inn. President George Oeler will welcome everyone and conduct the meeting. Debbie Gilbert will offer the blessing for lunch. Lunch is $15 and will be ham, cheesy potatoes, green beans, salad, rolls, beverages, and cookies. Tour directors Debbie and Vaughn Gilbert will discuss upcoming trips. Magician Chuck Caputo will provide the entertainment. There will be a basket auction.

Mon/Yough Trail Council to host half marathon

     The 11th annual spring fundraiser hosted by the Mon/Yough Trail Council is a half marathon/5K Run/Walk April 13, rain or shine. The start/finish line will be at the Boston Access of the Great Allegheny Passage in Elizabeth Twp. Proceeds help the MYTC's all-volunteer nonprofit organization maintain and improve its 15-mile section of the GAP in Allegheny County. 

     The course is an all flat, crushed limestone surface that parallels the Youghiogheny River. The event is USATF certified with official "pacers" for the half marathon and the results will be posted on the Runner's High web site. Medals will be awarded to the top three overall and age group finishers male/female. An open division will award medals for the top three finishers and will include those who identify as nonbinary or prefer not to select a gender. Finisher medals will be given to those completing the half marathon.

     All participants must register by midnight March 17 to be eligible for special early pricing and be guaranteed an event t-shirt; half marathoners will receive a long-sleeved technical fiber shirt and 5K runners/walkers will receive a short-sleeved cotton shirt. Additional registrations will be accepted until April 11. Visit the web site, thebostontrail.com, for compete details.

Library offers after school classes

     Carnegie Library of McKeesport, 1507 Library Ave. in McKeesport, will host after school classes for children up to age 12 on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. in the Children's Room. The schedule is:

     March 13 - Learn to Play Catan Jr.

     March 20 - Mr. Rogers "Won't You Be My Neighbor" Day

​     March 27 - Wii Gaming

     Registration is suggested and can be done with the Online Calendar at www.mckeesportlibrary.org. The events are free. For more information, call the library at 412-672-0625.​