March 21, 2019 |
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Rostraver Sportsmen's & Conservation Association, 559 Cedar Creek Road, Belle Vernon, will hold its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. April 15, a spokesman said. All members are encouraged to attend. Applications are now being accepted for membership. For more information, call (724) 984-6611 or email rostraversportsmen@yahoo.com.
March 21, 2019 |
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Two local coin clubs have scheduled their April meetings, a spokesman announced.
The monthly meeting of the South Hills Coin Club will be held at 8 p.m. April 9 at Bethel Presbyterian Church, 2999 Bethel Church Rd., Bethel Park. All members and the general public are invited. This month's program to be announced. A 50/50 will be offered and children's prizes will be awarded.
The monthly meeting of the Mon Valley Coin Club will be held at 2 p.m. April 21 at 303 Chamber Plaza in Charleroi. All members and the general public are invited. Program for this meeting to be announced.
Applications are now being accepted for membership in both clubs. For additional information on either organization, call (724) 984-6611.
March 18, 2019 |
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DJs Candy and Mike will spin the tunes on March 30 and April 27 when American Legion Gen. Smedley D. Butler Post 701 in White Oak holds its next oldies dances.
Doors open at 7 p.m. and music continues until 11 p.m., a spokesman said. Admission is $5 and all proceeds benefit veterans' programs.
The legion is located at 2813 Capital St. For more information, call (724) 984-6611.
March 13, 2019 |
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(Photo courtesy Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art)
Artist Vanessa German is the next speaker in the "Crossing Bridges Summit" series hosted by Penn State Greater Allegheny.
German is a sculptor, painter, writer, activist, performer and poet who lives in Pittsburgh's Homewood neighborhood. In December, she received the $200,000 Don Tyson Prize from the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Arkansas. The prize, funded by the heirs to the Tyson Foods fortune, recognizes outstanding achievement by American artists.
German will speak at 7 p.m. April 5 in the Wunderley Gymnasium on the McKeesport campus. General admission and student tickets are free, a spokesman said, but an RSVP is required for both events.
March 01, 2019 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements, White Oak News
DJs Candy and Mike will spin the tunes on March 9 and 30 when American Legion Gen. Smedley D. Butler Post 701 in White Oak holds its next oldies dances.
Doors open at 7 p.m. and music continues until 11 p.m., a spokesman said. Admission is $5 and all proceeds benefit veterans' programs.
The legion is located at 2813 Capital St. For more information, call (724) 984-6611.
February 28, 2019 |
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Jessica Adams, a Marine Corps veteran, is junior vice commander of VFW Post 8430 in East McKeesport. (Submitted photo by Michael P. Mauer, public affairs officer for VFW District 29.)
Veterans of any branch of the armed services are encouraged to learn about benefits for which they may be eligible, including housing, healthcare and home loans.
A veterans resource fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 30 at the East McKeesport Community Center, 539 Chicora Ave. The event is being sponsored by VFW "Hilltoppers" Post 8430 in East McKeesport and the Veterans Leadership Program of Western Pennsylvania, and is open to any veterans from the Pittsburgh area.
According to VFW Post 8430 Junior Vice Commander Jessica Adams, the event is designed to be a one-stop shop for those who’ve served in uniform.
February 27, 2019 |
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Construction crews will begin work Monday to repair a road damaged last year by a landslide.
A spokesman for the Allegheny County Department of Public Works said the repairs along Elizabeth Road near the Dravosburg Housing Association are expected to cost more than $506,000.
Pugliano Construction Co. of Plum has been awarded the contract for the work, which will include construction of a retaining wall and repaving the road.
February 22, 2019 |
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Parkview Community Federal Credit Union will hold its 84th annual meeting at 10 a.m. March 16 in the cafeteria at Serra Catholic High School, 200 Hershey Drive, a spokesperson said.
All members and their guests are invited to attend. RSVPs are requested.
The meeting also will include an election of candidates to the board of directors. There will be one vacant position on the board and all members are invited to attend. A letter of intent must be received in writing at the credit union office, 2100 Eden Park Blvd., McKeesport 15132, no later than March 2.
For more information, call (412) 678-9564.
February 21, 2019 |
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The Mon Yough Fire Defence Council will be holding it's regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Feb 27, a spokesman said. The meeting will be held at Vigilant Hose Co. No. 1, 1800 Romine Ave., Port Vue. All members are encouraged to attend.
The fire defense council represents fire, rescue and EMS companies from Allegheny, Westmoreland, Washington and Fayette counties.
February 14, 2019 |
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Diane Richard (above right), host of the online series "Let's Talk," and cinematographer Carl Truss will present this Saturday's Black History Month program at McKeesport Regional History and Heritage Center.
The program, titled "The Wall That Heals: Bringing Love to Our Valley of Tears," begins at 1 p.m. at the heritage center, 1832 Arboretum Drive in Renziehausen Park. Admission is free for members and $2 for non-members, a spokesperson said.
