December 17, 2019 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements
Carnegie Library of McKeesport’s “Reading Social” book club will meet at 12 noon Wednesday to discuss the book “Cold Comfort Farm” by Stella Gibbons.
A spokeswoman said the group will meet at Luciano’s Restaurant, 1212 Long Run Road, White Oak. Registration is not necessary and the meeting is open to the public.
December 16, 2019 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements
A recruiter from the U.S. Census Bureau will be at Carnegie Library of McKeesport from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today (Dec. 16) to talk about temporary jobs with the agency.
The bureau is recruiting workers to help collect results for the 2020 census.
The jobs offer paid training and flexible hours, a spokesperson said.
The library is located at 1507 Library Ave., McKeesport. For more information, call (412) 672-0625.
December 16, 2019 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements, West Newton News
The West Newton Center for Active Adults has posted several upcoming events, including two concerts and a craft event.
For more information on any program, call (724) 872-4976. The center is located at 103 E. Main St.
A spokesperson said the center will host "Lunch and a Show" on Dec. 20 featuring classic country music by "Keepin' It Country." A donation of $2 is requested for lunch, and tickets to the performance cost $5 in advance. The lunch will include chicken creole, green beans, rice pilaf and peaches.
December 13, 2019 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements, Entertainment, White Oak News
The Mon Yough Chorale will proudly present its annual Christmas concert, “A Countdown To Christmas,” at 3 p.m. Sunday (Dec. 15), a spokeswoman said.
The concert will be performed at Sampson's Mills Presbyterian Church, 1665 Lincoln Way, White Oak. Tickets are $8 and available at the door. A cookie reception will follow.
(Photo courtesy Mon Yough Chorale)
December 06, 2019 |
By Staff Reports | Posted in: Announcements
Killarney Cline, 8, and Hailey Fasiska, 7, both of Versailles, celebrate after a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus on Thursday night at McKeesport’s Festival of Trees. The event continues through Monday. (Photo special to Tube City Almanac)
McKeesport’s 34th Annual Festival of Trees continues from 12 noon to 9 p.m. through Monday, with more than 90 specially decorated Christmas trees on display. But before the doors open Sunday, volunteers will pause to honor the memory of a longtime volunteer.
At 11:45 a.m. Sunday, a live tree outside of Jacob Woll Pavilion in Renziehausen Park will be dedicated in memory of the late Pat Harris, who died in July at age 87.
Many in McKeesport knew Harris for the countless hours of effort she put into various volunteer organizations, including McKeesport International Village, the McKeesport Regional History & Heritage Center and the Festival of Trees, for which she served as co-coordinator.
December 02, 2019 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements
West Smithfield Street in Elizabeth Twp. and Lincoln Borough is being closed weekdays between 12 noon and 5 p.m. so that crews can build a wall.
Work will continue through Dec. 13, weather permitting, he said.
Motorists are being detoured via Route 48, Lovedale Road and Liberty Way.
November 26, 2019 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements, West Newton News
West Newton Center for Active Adults will host a free craft session at 12:30 p.m. Dec. 9 when attendees can learn how to make beads from paper. The event is being sponsored by the Rewind-Reuse Center and Workshop.
A spokesperson said the Rewind-Reuse Center and Workshop is dedicated to a green initiative reusing discarded materials and turning them into art rather than sending items to landfills.
Advanced registration is requested by calling (724) 872-4976. The West Newton Center is located at 103 East Main St.
November 21, 2019 |
By Jason Togyer | Posted in: Announcements, McKeesport and Region News, White Oak News
(Tube City Almanac file photo by Richard Finch Jr.)
McKeesport's 55th annual Salute to Santa parade will kick off the Christmas season at 11 a.m. Saturday along Fifth Avenue, Downtown.
Then, on Saturday evening, White Oak will light the borough's holiday tree with a celebration at Rainbow Volunteer Fire Co. on Long Run Road.
And McKeesport's 34th annual Festival of Trees is just a few weeks away.
First up is "Salute to Santa," one of the largest Christmas parades in Western Pennsylvania.
November 15, 2019 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements, West Newton News
First Church of God, 157 N. Second St., West Newton, will hold a “cookie walk” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 14 at the church.
A spokesperson said more than 20 varieties of homemade cookies will be for sale on tables. Visitors will be invited to walk through the church hall with a box that they can fill with whichever cookies they want.
November 14, 2019 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements
Mon Yough Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a women's networking luncheon and craft fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 20 at Dave & Buster's, 180 E. Waterfront Drive, Homestead. Tickets cost $20 for members and $25 for non-members, and registration in advance is required.
The event will include open shopping from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and a buffet lunch from 12 noon to 1 p.m.
The deadline to register is Nov. 15. To purchase tickets online, visit the website.
