Aug 30, 2018 2 min read

The East Finley One-Room School Reunion will be held at noon on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 3, in the Templeton Pavilion at the East Finley Park. Bring a covered dish and drink to share. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. Anyone who has ever attended any one-room school is invited. For information, call Ed or Peggy Tush at 724-267-2838.

A community dinner will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6, at Liberty United Methodist Church, 1330 Banetown Road, Washington. The menu will include creamed chicken and biscuit, mashed potatoes, green beans, coleslaw or fruit, dessert and beverage. A free-will offering will be accepted and proceeds will benefit local charities and church ministries. Carryout is available. For information, call 724-222-7180.

United Mine Workers of America’s Pensioner Leadership Committee will hold its 11th annual picnic from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at Ten Mile Creek County Park near Clarksville. All dues-paying active and retired members are invited to attend and bring their families. A picnic lunch will be served. UMWA International Secretary-Treasurer Levi Allen will be the keynote speaker.

Chartiers-Houston Marching Band Festival will take place at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at the high school stadium. Participating in addition to Chartiers-Houston will be Canon-McMillan, North Hills, Peters Township and others to be announced.

Penn State Master Gardeners of Washington County will lead a tour of the Demonstration Gardens at the Washington County Fairgrounds from 11:15 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 8. The tour will feature plants for fall color, growing dahlias, a pollinator garden and more. Meet at the Gazebo Garden across from the office. For information, call 724-225-2716.