Aug 17, 2014 3 min read

California University of Pennsylvania professor Dr. Chad Hanna will lead a spider-hunting hike at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in Mingo Creek County Park. Those who participate will capture and identify spiders found in the fields and forests of the park. To reserve a spot, call 724-228-6867.

Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh will hold free star parties at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 29 and 30 at Mingo Creek County Park Observatory. The schedule includes a sky show at 8 p.m., followed by a presentation, “Celestial Zoo,” at 8:40, a sky show at 9:20 and a movie at 10. For more information, visit www.3ap.org.

Christian Singles Fellowship of the Western Pennsylvania Conference of the United Methodist Church will offer a retreat for singles Aug. 29 through Sept. 1 at Jumonville Camp and Retreat Center in Hopwood. Single, separated, divorced and widowed of all denominations are welcome. Call Shari Walker at 724-433-1236 for more information.

Oglebay Woodcarvers Guild will host the 35th annual Wood Carving Show and Sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 30 and 31 in the Pine Room, Crispin Center, at Oglebay Park.

Jefferson Township Historical Society will hold a 9/11 service at 7 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Veterans Memorial in Eldersville. If it rains, the service will be held in the White Church. Refreshments will be served afterward at the church.

McGuffey Boys Basketball Boosters will hold a golf scramble and steak fry fundraiser Sept. 13 at Dogwood Hills Golf Course. To register a foursome, donate or become a sponsor, email smccann@netzero.com or call 724-223-8527.

Washington County Department of Parks & Recreation will offer group hayrides Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 10 through Oct. 25 at Mingo Creek County Park. Friday rides will be held from 5 to 8 p.m.; Oct. 11 rides will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.; and Oct. 18 and 25 rides will be held from 1 to 8 p.m. Hayrides last about 50 minutes and can accommodate 25 people. The use of a picnic shelter and fire circle for two hours before or after the ride also are provided. Cost is $50 per hayride. Call the parks and recreation office at 724-228-6867 about scheduling a date and time.

Washington PA Harley Owners Group Chapter 1928 will hold its ninth annual Ride for the Ribbon Sept. 27 at Steel City Harley-Davidson, 1375 Washington Road, Washington. The ride will begin at 11 a.m. and return at 1 p.m. Registration deadline is Sept. 18. Registration also will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. the day of the ride. Rider fee is $20 in advance, $25 the day of the ride. Passenger fee is $15, and nonriders are $5. There will be a buffet-style lunch, Chinese auction and live music. For more information or to register, call Shirley Rosenwald at 412-787-5082, Les Davis at 724-825-2977 or at the store.