Apr 26, 2018 5 min read

Peters Township Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration will hold a drug take-back event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at four locations: Rite Aid Pharmacy, 4185 Washington Road; Giant Eagle (Donaldson’s Crossroads), 4017 Washington Road; Heisler’s Market, 601 E. McMurray Road; and The Country Store, 698 Venetia Road. Accepted will be expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. The DEA cannot accept liquids, needles or sharps; only pills and patches. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

Washington County Firemen’s Association will hold its regular monthly meeting at 8 p.m. Saturday at Cecil No. 3 Volunteer Fire Department, 186 Muse Bishop Road, Muse.

Bridge to Home Animal Rescue will celebrate its 100th dog adoption at an adoption event set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Pet Supplies Plus in Bethel Park. A celebration will be held at 10:30 a.m. For information, visit www.bridgetohome84.org or visit the Facebook page.

The Myasthenia Gravis Association of Western Pennsylvania will hold its fourth annual Comedy for a Cause to benefit the organization’s free patient support services. The event will be held Saturday at the Sokol Club Banquet Hall, 2912 E. Carson St., South Side. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. A buffet dinner will be served at 7 followed by the show at 8. In addition to entertainment from three acclaimed comedians – headliner John Evans, feature comic Jeff Konkle and emcee Mike Sasson – the evening will feature silent and live auctions of autographed sports memorabilia and other prizes, a basket raffle and more. Admission is $40 per person and includes dinner. A cash bar will be available. Tickets to the comedy show only are $20 per person. To purchase tickets, visit www.slapsticksproductions.com or call MGA at 412-566-1545.

Claysville Volunteer Fire Department presents Touch-a-Truck from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday in the McGuffey High School lower lot, 86 McGuffey Drive, Claysville. Kids can explore vehicles from Claysville and surrounding fire departments, state police, tractors, tractor-trailers, dump trucks and more. There will be food vendors and sponsor booths during the free event.

A spring shoot will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday at Cecil American Legion Post 793, Millers Run Road. There will be free food.

Amwell Township Historical Society will hold its annual card party from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday in the Amity fire hall. Admission is $5 and includes lunch and door prizes. An auction will also be held.

Destination: Celebration! will hold a wedding and event expo from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at Washington County Fairgrounds, Exhibit Hall No. 2. The event will benefit the Kids of Love foundation in assisting children with cancer. Tickets are $5 in advance, $10 at the door, or free with this notice. For information, visit www.destination-celebration.com.

Claysville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary is selling Italian hoagies for $4 each. Order deadline is May 2. Call 724-663-7353. Orders will be available for pickup until 1 p.m. May 8 at the fire hall located at 154 Main St.

California Area Historical Society and Center in the Woods will hold an appraisal show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 5 at Center in the Woods, 130 Woodland Court, Brownsville. Kurt Shaw, a certified member of International Fine Art Appraisers, will conduct appraisals, by appointment only, for $10 for one item. To make an appointment, call 724-938-3250 or 724-938-3554.

The 18th Annual Pittsburgh Pastoral Care Conference will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 11 at Christ Church at Grove Farm, 249 Duff Road, Sewickley. Open to pastors, laity, counselors, nurses, social workers, caregivers, physicians, students, therapists and volunteers, sessions include: Addiction & Recovery, Mental Health & Wellness, Family & Marriage, Community Outreach and Reflections in Ministry. Continuing education credits are available. For information or to register, visit www.pghpc.org.

An after-school chess program is held at South Fayette and Bridgeville public libraries. On Mondays at South Fayette library, Beginner Chess Club meets from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., for children in grades K-8. Experienced Chess Club meets from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m., for children in grades K-8. On Tuesdays at the Bridgeville library, Beginner Chess Club meets from 6 to 7 p.m. with the Experienced Chess Club meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. A half-hour of instruction led by chess master Eric Berthoud will be followed by a half-hour of game play. Participants must attend at least six of the eight evening sessions to be eligible for the tournament, which is held in the ninth week. Register online at www.bridgevillelibrary.org or www.southfayettelibrary.org.

Ballroom and Latin dancing will be offered from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday at Chartiers Township Community Center. Admission is $15 per person, and no partner is required. Those attending solo will be matched with others in the class. To register, call 724-485-2126 or email parks@chartierstwp.com.

Pittsburgh’s acclaimed Diamanté Trio, with Brazilian singer Lilly Abreu, will perform Latin American music at noon Tuesday at the Ohio County Public Library, 52 16th St., Wheeling. The programs are free and beverages are provided.

Peters Township Chamber of Commerce will hold Chamber Chat from 8 to 9 a.m. Wednesday at the chamber office located at 3909 Washington Road, Suite 321, McMurray. To reserve a space, call 724-941-6345.