Mar 28, 2019 7 min read

Washington Camera Club will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Room 104 of Courthouse Square. Jeanine Leech will present the program “Iceland Trip and Post Processing Images.”

Waynesburg University will welcome Evan Lutz, founder of Hungry Harvest, to speak in the Rosetta Kormuth DeVito Lecture Series at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Goodwin Performing Arts Center. Admission is free. Lutz started Hungry Harvest in May 2014 as a way to fight food insecurity and put to use the billions of pounds of produce that are wasted in the U.S. each year. He will speak about what inspired him to start Hungry Harvest, as well as the widespread issues of food waste and hunger. He will also share practical tips for anyone interested in starting a business. For information, email Genna Steele, academic projects and grants coordinator, at gsteele@waynesburg.edu.

Giant Oaks Garden Club will hold its monthly luncheon meeting and program at 11 a.m. April 4 at St. David’s Anglican Church, 905 E. McMurray Road, Venetia. Master Gardener and Phipps garden speaker Elise Keely will discuss everything from organizing exterior space to designing hardspace. To attend as a guest, call Mary Meta at 412-835-4253.

The Auxiliary of Mon-Vale Health Resources, Inc. will sponsor MVH Day at River House Café from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. April 4. President and CEO Louis J. Panza Jr. will serve as guest bartender from 3:30 until 6. The hospital will receive 10 percent of all food sales and tips from the guest bartender. For information, call 724-258-1090.

The Parent Group – Southwestern Local Task Force I monthly meeting will be held from 10 a.m. to noon April 4 at The Intermediate Unit 1, One Intermediate Unit Drive, Coal Center. The presentation “Creating a Vision for a Good Life” will be presented by Chriss Gaus, family advisor with PA Family Network. All parents of children with disabilities are encouraged to attend as well as personnel from agencies and school districts in Washington and Greene counties. For information, call 724-938-3241 ext. 273 or ext. 222.

The Carmichaels Women’s Civic Club will hold its annual Rose’s Tea Party at 6 p.m. April 4 in Fellowship Hall of the Carmichaels Methodist Church. Entertainment will be provided by “The Musical Mikes,” a choral group from the Carmichaels Elementary Center. Bring a guest; new members welcome.

A community dinner will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. April 4 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.

The Daughters of Grace Choir will present Beautiful Savior: Celebrating the Light and Love of Christ, a program of songs, at 7 p.m. April 5 at Greene Valley Presbyterian Church in Carmichaels. Refreshments will follow. Admission is free, but an offering will be accepted to benefit Rachel’s Gift, a nonprofit organization offering help and hope to local families facing infant loss. For information, call 724-825-9489.

The 2019 State Conference of the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology, hosted by the Mon-Yough Chapter 3, will be held April 5-7, at the Ramada by Wyndham, 700 West Main Street, Uniontown. Speakers will discuss various subjects and there will be a book room where archaeology and history books may be purchased. Preregistration is available for $30 for adults and $20 for students, or register at the door for $35. The banquet Saturday evening is $34 per person. Rooms are available at a special rate of $79 per night, plus tax. For information, visit www.pennsylvaniaarchaeology.com/AnnualMeeting.htm or www.myarcheology.org.

The Washington County Cattlemen’s Association annual Apple Pie Contest & Auction will be held April 6. The event will be in conjunction with the Washington County Ag Days at The Washington County Fairgrounds & Expo Center. Pies will be accepted from noon to 2 p.m. at the W.C.C.A Booth in Hall 1. Judging will take place at 2. The auction will begin at 6:30 at the main staging area in Hall 1. There will be a senior and junior division. Awards will be given to the top three pies in each division and a prettiest pie will be selected from each division. Prizes include: 1st Place – $50, 2nd Place – $25, 3rd Place – $15 and Prettiest Pie – $20. Pies will be judged based on taste, appearance, texture, filling and crust. All proceeds raised help support the W.C.C.A. Educational Support Grant Scholarship Program. For information, call Ethan Shriver at 724-809-1862 or Jessica Cole at 724-809-1189.

Charleroi Area School District Education Foundation’s 6th Annual Blast From The Past will be held April 12 at the Charleroi Area School District Auditorium. Johnny Angel & the Halos will perform along with special guests The Bloomfield Boyz, who will open the show. The event begins at 5 p.m. with food, a D.J. and car show. VIP seating is $50 and General Admission Reserved Seating is $35. For information, visit the Facebook page @CharleroiAreaSDEducationFoundation or call 724-483-7075 or 724-565-1021.

California Full Gospel Church will hold Strengthened to Stand II April 13 at Blainesburg Bible Church, 104 4th Blvd., Brownsville. Registration is at 9:30 a.m. The first session will begin at 10. Lunch will follow. The second session starts at 1 p.m. Cost of $30 per person includes a catered lunch. Reservations are required by April 10. Mail a check, payable to Full Gospel Church, to: Full Gospel Church, 507 Green Street, California, PA 15419. Include a slip of paper with your name, address and telephone number. For information, call 724-938-7980.

Brilliant Business Books: More than a Story, a Spotlight on Health & Wellness Authors, will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 13 at Hyatt Hotel, Racetrack Road, Washington. Hosted by Cori Wamsley, the event will feature Pamela Power Scanlon, Matt Scoletti and Christina Tarantola. Gain inspiration on how to take your business to the next level. A silent auction will directly benefit The Global Sisterhood nonprofit. Tickets are available through April 7 at bit.ly/BrilliantBizBooksConf_April2019.

Crossroads Ministries, Finleyville, will hold a Wonka Egg Hunt April 13, featuring 10,000 eggs stuffed with candy. There will also be grand prizes for those who find the “golden ticket” eggs, and a photo station for pictures with Wonka characters. Scheduled times include: toddlers and preschoolers, 2 p.m.; kindergarten through grade 2, 3 p.m.; third- and fourth-graders, 4 p.m. Tickets are free, but registration is required. Preregister each participating child online at crsmin.com. The church is located at 81 Walter Long Road.

Volunteers are needed for Peters Township Parks & Recreation’s Bunny Hop and Egg Scramble April 13 in Peterswood Park. The Bunny Hop is from 10 a.m. to noon for children age 9 and younger (must be accompanied by an adult). There will be games, crafts, entertainment and more. Cost is $5 for residents and $8 for nonresidents. The Egg Scramble will take place at 1 p.m. for children age 2 and under, 1:15 p.m. for children ages 3-5, and 1:30 p.m. for children ages 6-9. Bring your own bag or basket. Preregistration is required online at www.peterstownship.com or at the Recreation Center. Cost for either event is $5 for residents, $8 for nonresidents. In the event of inclement weather, both events will be moved to the Community Recreation Center. To volunteer, contact Lisa at 724-942-5000 or Ltaylor@peterstownship.com.

Heritage Public Library will hold Breakfast with the Bunny from 9 to 11 a.m. April 13 at Hickory Fire Hall located on Main Street. There will be crafts, activities and coloring for kids. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee. There will also be a 50/50 raffle, basket raffle and Bunny Gift Shop for kids. Cost is $5 per person; children ages 2 and under are free. Preregistration is required at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/239QCQF, at the library or by calling 724-926-8400. Pay at the door. Proceeds benefit Heritage Public Library.