August 7, 2024
Elizabeth Twp. Seniors to meet
Elizabeth Township Seniors will meet August 13 at 11 a.m. at Butler’s Rock Run Inn. President George Oeler will open the meeting at noon and welcome all members. Debbie Gilbert will offer the blessing. Lunch will include pasta with chicken and Alfredo or marinara sauce, salad, rolls, beverages, and dessert. Tour directors Debbie and Vaughn Gilbert will discuss upcoming trips. Entertainment chairman Ed Ference will introduce the township's K9 officer and partner.
Financial Secretary Barb Mantsch will be collecting 2025 dues at the September, October and November meetings. There will be a 50/50 and a basket auction; those bringing baskets should have them there by 11 a.m. Bingo will be played after the meeting.
Library offers August events
Carnegie Library of McKeesport, 1507 Library Ave. in McKeesport, offers a variety of programs in August.
Movies - Hillbilly Elegy, Aug. 13 and Luckiest Girl Alive, Aug. 27. They start at 11 a.m. in the Children's Room There will be snacks at the free event. Attendees can bring a pillow.
Narcan Training - UPMC at Mon Yough Western Behavioral Health will offer addiction education and Narcan uses and procedures the second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. To register for the free event, go to McKeesportLibrary.org or call 412-672-0625.
Dementia Caregivers - Information and lunch Aug. 10 at 11 a.m. with Dorothy Yam, a medical student at the University of Pittsburgh and Schweitzer Fellow. She will discuss financial and legal planning in the context of dementia, and effective communication strategies in dementia care. To register, go to McKeesportLibrary.org or call 412-672-0625.
Story Hour - Thursdays from 11 a.m. to noon with folks from the McKeesport Family Center. There will be stories, songs and craft.
Family Game Day - Aug. 9 at 2 p.m. Games will be Pictionary/Charades. To register, go to McKeesportLibrary.org or call 412-672-0625.
June 5, 2024
Elizabeth Twp. Seniors to Gather
Elizabeth Township Seniors will meet June 11 at 11 a.m. at Rock Run Inn. President George Oeler will welcome members and Debbie Gilbert will offer a table blessing. Lunch is $15 and will be roast beef, mashed potatoes, carrots, salad, rolls, beverages, and cupcakes. Tour directors Debbie and Vaughn Gilbert will discuss upcoming trips.
Speaker is Dave Altman, past president of the American Coaster Enthusiasts. He has traveled to Europe, Asia and throughout America to ride coasters and will discuss global coasters with an emphasis on the Mon Valley.
There will be a 50/50 drawing and basket auction. Those bringing basket items include Debbie Caldwell, Nancy Nikolai, Carol Butler, Rose Naylor and Bonnie Morningstar; items should be there by 11 a.m. There may be bingo after the meeting.
Library hosts Summer Reading
The three sites of the Carnegie Free Library of McKeesport - McKeesport, White Oak and Duquesne - will have Summer Reading kick-off events with a variety of activities.
At McKeesport, the program begins with "Adventures in Air" with Mad Science June 10 from 1-3 p.m. Register and report the amount of time you will read each week; read for at least one hour and receive a weekly prize. Activities will include music, dancing and games. The program is for read-to-me, independent readers, teens and adults.
At White Oak, an Ice Cream Social will kick off the program June 11 from 1-3. The event will feature face painting by Melissa, games and food. Read-to Me, independent readers, teens and adults can take part in the program.
At Duquesne, an Ice Cream Social will begin the program June 14 from 1-2:30 p.m. The event will feature face painting by Melissa, games and food. Read-to Me, independent readers, teens and adults can take part in the program.
To register for the kick-off programs, contact the library at www.mckeesportlibrary.org or call 412-672-0625.
September 4, 2024
Elizabeth Twp. Seniors to gather
Elizabeth Township Seniors will meet Sept. 10 at 11 a.m. at Butler’s Rock Run Inn. Vice President Ed Ference will welcome members. Debbie Gilbert will give the blessing before lunch, which will be maple glazed pork tenderloin, au gratin potatoes, mixed vegetables, rolls, beverages, and dessert. Tour directors Debbie and Vaughn Gilbert will discuss upcoming trips. Entertainment Chairman Ed Ference will introduce the Elizabeth Township canine officer and his handler, and a speaker from LifeSpan.
Financial Secretary Barb Mantsch will begin collecting dues of $15 for 2025. There will be a 50/50 raffle and a basket auction. Those bringing items include Alice Jacobs, Vaughn Gilbert, Jean Pope, Debbie Caldwell, Carol Butler and Toni Denne; items should be there by 11 a.m. There may be bingo after the meeting.
Items found at International Village
Several items were turned in at the International Village Lost and Found, including a ring, charm with photo, and a card. To claim those items, contact Annette James at annette.james@mckeesport-pa.gov with a description of the lost item.
Blood drive planned at White Oak church
A blood drive is planned Sept. 18 from 2:30 to 7 p.m. at Sampson Mills Church social hall, 1665 Lincoln Way in White Oak. Appointments are recommended and can be done at vitalant.org and search with account code UC2120033 or call 1-877-25VITAL. Donors will receive a Halloween t-shirt. The drive is hosted by McKeesport Lions Club, Mon River Fleet Lions Club, White Oak Lions Club and the White Oak Rotary Club.
July 2, 2024
Elizabeth Township Seniors to gather
Elizabeth Township Seniors will meet July 9 at 11 a.m. at Rock Run Inn. President George Oeler will welcome members and Debbie Gilbert will offer the table blessing. Lunch is $15 and will be hamburgers, hotdogs, potato salad, baked beans, beverages, and dessert. Tour directors Debbie and Vaughn Gilbert will discuss upcoming trips. Entertainment chairman Ed Ference will introduce an Elvis impersonator.
Winner of the Arnold Palmer ball cap was Steve Mamula who had #120. There will be a 50/50 and a basket auction. Those bringing baskets include Ed Ference, Brenda Hoffman, Mary Alice Oeler, Mary Ellen Cartia and Judy Hoag; baskets should be there by 11 a.m. There may be bingo after the meeting.
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June 11, 2024
Library to host various events
A variety of events are planned at Carnegie Library of McKeesport.
June 17, 1-3 p.m. - Dress for Success Pittsburgh will host a free event to provide women with clothing and employment readiness support. Participants will receive clothing, shoes and accessories; personal care items; interview and resume support; and one-on-one connections. Registration is required.
June 18, 12-3 p.m. - Celebrate Juneteenth at a free event that includes face painting, games, prizes, crafts, food with Chef Vince, and music by drummer William Gandt who will also talk about different types of drums.
June 20, 1:30 p.m. - The Zoomobile: Wonder of Wildlife will introduce folks to some of the world's most fascinating animals. Using animals from the zoo, the physical characteristics of each animal will be explained as well as how they ae uniquely adapted to their environment. Registration is required.
For more information or to register, go to www.mckeesportlibrary.org or call 412-672-0625.
October 2, 2024
Elizabeth Twp. Seniors to gather
The Elizabeth township Seniors will meet Oct. 8 at 11a.m. at Butlers Rock Run Inn. Vice President Ed Ference will welcome members and Debbie Gilbert will give the table blessing before lunch, which will include maple glazed pork tenderloin, au gratin potatoes, mixed vegetables, rolls, beverages, and dessert.
Tour directors Debbie and Vaughn Gilbert will discuss upcoming trips. Financial Secretary Barb Mantsch will collect $15 dues for 2025. Nominations for officers for 2025 will be conducted. Tickets for the Christmas party Dec. 10 at Rock Run Inn will be sold for $25 for members and $30 for guests. Buffet meal will include wedding soup, pot roast, chicken breast, asparagus, red skinned potatoes, salad, hors d'oeuvres, and beverages.
Tickets will also be sold for the turkey dinner raffle. There will be a 50/50 raffle and a basket auction. Those bringing items for the auction include Nancy Nicolli, Barb Mantsch, Ed Ference, Lucille Cindric and Bonnie Morningstar; items should be there by 11 a.m. There will be bingo after the meeting.
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.
September 20, 2024
Taste of Serbia planned at McKeesport church
A Taste of Serbia 2024 at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church of McKeesport-Duquesne is Oct. 4 from 3-7 p.m. and Oct. 5 from noon to 7 p.m. in the parish social hall and courtyard, 901 Hartman St. in McKeesport. The fifth annual event features Serbian hospitality and culture. Food is available to eat on-site and for take-out; no pre-orders will be taken. Spirits and soft drinks will be available for purchase at the kafana bar.
Menu items include hand-breaded 12-oz. haddock filet sandwiches, available Friday only, and boneless slow-roasted sliced lamb sandwiches, available both days. Other entrees include Cevaps, classic hand rolled skinless meat sausages; Burek, savory meat and cheese pie in phyllo dough; Sarma, Serbian style stuffed cabbage; Grah i Kupas, sauerkraut and red kidney bean soup; Halushki, sauteed cabbage and onions with egg noodles; and hot sausage sandwich. Sides include Serbian potato salad or Serbian coleslaw, both made with a signature oil and vinegar dressing. Pastries will include apple strudel; palacinke, cheese-filled crepes; Gibanica, sweet cheese strudel; and nut rolls or apricot rolls.
Tamburitza Hall of Fame inductees Orchestra RADOST will perform Oct. 5 from 3-7 p.m. The multi-talented musicians from the greater McKeesport area have performed together for years throughout the tri-state area and in many major cities for festivals and other events.
Self-guided tours of the sanctuary will feature descriptions of historic paintings, icons, the Eucharist and more that reflect the history of Serbian Orthodoxy, worship, traditions and customs.
For a complete menu with prices, go to www.stsavapa.org. Cash or credit cards accepted. Admission is free. Free parking is available in the church lot, the lot behind the Auberle Family Center, as well as street parking.
Mon/Yough Trail Council to host 'Yough n' Roll'
The 30th "Yough n' Roll" is Sept. 14 at the Boston Access Great Allegheny Passage, hosted by the Mon/Yough Trail Council. There will be music, exhibitors, food, children's games, raffles, prizes, and more. Free hot dogs will be offered from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., while supplies last, for all participants.
Festivities start with the "Yough n' Roll" bike ride, where participants can choose their own course and pace along the trail's flat surface. Stocked rest stops will be available along the routes. The "Party on the Trail" is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with free parking and admission; donations are accepted. New and used (only children's) bicycles will be accepted to be refurbished and given to children with limited access, at no cost, on behalf of Red Lantern Bike Shop. The shop will offer free minor repairs and adjustments.
For more information, go to thebostontrail.com.