Community briefs
The Greater Uniontown Chorale presents Goodness of God on Sunday, April 26, 3 p.m. at Point Marion Christian Church, 432 Morgantown St., Point Marion; Monday, April 27, 7 p.m. at Fairchance First Baptist Church, 17 N. Morgantown St., Fairchance; Sunday, May 3, 3 p.m. at Philip G. Cochran United Methodist Church, 206 Griscom St., Dawson; Monday, May 4, 7 p.m. at Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 79 W. Fayette St., Uniontown. There is no admission charge, but a freewill offering will be taken.
The annual Mt. Summit Challenge Run/Walk is Sunday, April 26 at 9 a.m. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. at the Hopwood Volunteer Fire Department. There will be a post-race party for all paid entries at the Summit Hotel, including the awards ceremony. A race application can be printed from the Fayette Striders Running Club.
The Belle Vernon Public Library will host a donation drive on April 28. Donations brought to the store from 3 to 6 p.m. will help the library raise money and benefit Goodwill. The library will also accept donated items brought to its North Belle Vernon location during the week leading up to the donation day. A full list of acceptable items is available at the library. For more information, call 724-929-6642.
The Brownsville Area Ministerial Association’s Food for Falcons food program is collecting sandwich crackers and Pop-Tarts in May and June. There will be a donation area in each participating BAMA church. Items will be packaged at Brownsville First Christian Church, 512 Second St., Brownsville, at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6.
A free community dinner will be held at the social hall of California United Methodist Church, 227 Third St., California, on Wednesday, May 6. The main course features items from JD Subs. Attendees are invited to bring a variety of side dishes or desserts to share. Dinner will be between 6 and 7 p.m. and anyone is welcome to attend.
4 C Ministry of the Republic Christian Church, Route 166, Republic, will be open from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, May 6, for the public to purchase new and gently-used clothing and household supplies. This ministry is located at the garage behind the church.
National Day of Prayer service will be held at Cast Iron Amphitheater in Brownsville on Thursday, May 7, at 6 p.m. Rain location is St. Mary’s Social Hall, 118 Church St., Brownsville.
The National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive will take place on Saturday, May 9. Letter carriers across the country will collect non-perishable food donations to go directly to local food pantries. To participate, leave a non-perishable food donation in a bag by your mailbox.
There will be a quilt show at Pleasant View Presbyterian Church, 533 Royal Road, Smock, on Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a quilt raffle, basket auction, and food for sale. Admission is free.
Alternatives.Yes Ministries will hold a Celebrate Life Walk & Fun Run along the Yough River Trail in Connellsville on Saturday, May 9. The race starts near the caboose behind Martin’s Plaza, 800 Vanderbilt Road, Connellsville. Registration is at 8:30 a.m., opening remarks and a prayer are at 9:30 a.m., and the race begins after. For registration details or more information, visit the events tab at www.altyes.org.
Fresh Fire Church will hold a food distribution at the old Sears store at the Uniontown Mall from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, May 14.
United Christian Church, 499 E. Malden Drive, Coal Center, is holding the spring fundraiser “Bling, Bags, Blooms & Bites,” on Saturday, May 16, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This event combines a gourmet dining experience with an exclusive shopping opportunity. Tickets for the luncheon are $40, and only 48 will be sold. Call 724-938-2098 for tickets or additional information.
There will be a food bank at Pleasant View Presbyterian Church, 533 Royal Road, Smock, on Saturday, May 16, at 10 a.m.
Allison Christian Church, 452 East Ave., Allison, is holding a youth group meeting on Sunday, May 17 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Young people of any age and from any denomination are welcome.
California United Methodist Church, 227 Third St., California, will hold an Election Day luncheon and basket raffle on Tuesday, May 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch is $10. All proceeds go to California United Methodist Women in Faith’s mission projects.
There will be a blood drive at the First Christian Church of Brownsville, 512 Second St., Brownsville on Tuesday, May 19, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Schedule an appointment at www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767.
The St. Vincent de Paul-sponsored food bank will be held on Wednesday, May 20, in the parking lot of the St. Mary’s Social Hall, 118 Church St., Brownsville, from 11 a.m. to noon.
Help is needed with unloading the food bank truck at the First Christian Church, 512 Second St., Brownsville, on Friday, May 22, at 9 a.m. The food bank is on Saturday, May 23, from 9 to 10:15 a.m.
Pleasant View Presbyterian Church in Smock is sponsoring “Loads of Love” at Mod Laundromat, 503 Union St., Brownsville, on Sunday, May 31 from 1 to 4 p.m. Those who need help paying for laundry costs are invited to do their laundry at this time.
Mon Valley Academy for the Arts (MVAA) invites teens to participate in its ongoing Crafty Conversations program, held on the second Wednesday of each month from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Peter J. Daley Cultural Center, 119 Brownsville Ave., Brownsville. The free sessions offer teens a chance to express themselves artistically. For more information, contact Mon Valley Academy for the Arts at 724-561-5616 or email info@monvalleyacademyforthearts.org.
The Uniontown Amateur Radio Club holds its meetings on the first and third Wednesdays of every month at 7 p.m. at the club building, 433 Old Pittsburgh Road, Uniontown. Visitors interested in learning more about modern ham radio are always welcome. More information on amateur radio and the club is available at www.w3pie.org.
Malden Christian Fellowship, 343 Old National Pike, Brownsville is holding a weekly meeting for women and teenage girls to discuss issues like depression, grief and eating disorders. Meetings are on Thursdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
On Mondays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., the addiction recovery ministry There is Hope will be held at Malden Christian Fellowship, 343 Old National Pike, Brownsville. It is open to those in recovery, those struggling with addiction and their family members or loved ones. For more information or to access the meeting on Zoom call 724-434-4597 or 724-785-3042.
Fort Burd United Presbyterian Church, 200 Thornton Road, Brownsville, is holding a weekly prayer group on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. The public is invited.
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