September 26, 2024 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements, West Newton News
Community Revitalization of West Newton will sponsor a scarecrow-building and pumpkin-carving event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 12 at Cort Street Park. The event is free but registration is currently open at crown15089@yahoo.com.
At 2 p.m., registrants can participate in a pumpkin-rolling race. Entry fee is $5 per person and prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place.
September 26, 2024 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements, West Newton News
The West Newton Public Library will host Stan Gordon at 11 a.m. Oct. 6 for a free presentation in the West Newton Lions Fieldhouse on Pittsburgh Street, a spokesperson said.
Gordon is a historian and researcher of reports of paranormal and unexplained phenomena throughout the Western Pennsylvania area, including the so-called 1965 Kecksburg UFO incident in Westmoreland County.
Gordon’s talk will discuss some of the classic UFO sightings, along with reports of strange creatures throughout the Greater Pittsburgh region. Gordon also will talk about a surge of unusual incidents that took place during 2023 along Chestnut Ridge and elsewhere.
The event is free, but registration is requested at (724) 633-0798. Donations to benefit West Newton Public Library will be accepted.
The spokesperson added that residents are encouraged to donate newer and gently-used paperback books to the library’s collection. Hours of operation are 12 noon to 5 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, 12 noon to 7 p.m. Wednesdays, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. The library is located at 124 N. Water St.
June 12, 2024 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: West Newton News
Following a successful used book sale, the West Newton Public Library is now accepting donations of adult hardcover and paperback books in good, saleable condition for its next sale, a spokesperson said.
The library also will accept gently used children’s books, DVDs and audio tapes. The library is located at 124 N. Water St. West Newton. Hours are 12 to 5 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, 12 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.
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April 30, 2024 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements, West Newton News
(Photo courtesy West Newton Community Singers via Facebook)
West Newton Community Singers will hold its spring concert at 7:30 p.m. May 10 at the Presbyterian Church, corner of East Main and Third Street, a spokesperson said. Tickets can be purchased from members or at the door.
First Church of God will hold its annual strawberry festival from 4 to 7 p.m. May 23 at the Sewickley Grange, Mt. Pleasant Road, West Newton. The menu will include sandwiches, salads, desserts and beverages to eat-in or take out. Call (724) 872-7467.
West Newton Public Library, 124 N. Water St., will hold another book sale this coming Saturday (May 4) from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot. Items for sale will include adult fiction and non-fiction, paperback and hard cover books, children’s books, DVDs and music. A bag of books will be sold for $5.
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August 16, 2023 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements, West Newton News
The West Newton First Church of God, 157 North Second St., will hold a Peach Festival fundraiser from 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 31 at the Lions Club Field House on Pittsburgh Street, a spokesperson said. The fundraiser will feature homemade sandwiches, salads, peach desserts and drinks.
July 26, 2023 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements, West Newton News
The Westmoreland Library Network, Westmoreland County Parks & Recreation and West Newton Public Library will host a concert by the barbershop quartet 3Rivers4 at noon on Aug. 31, a spokesperson said. Registration in advance is required because seating is limited.
The concert at the West Newton Senior Center will include lunch of turkey chef salad, vegetable soup, dessert and milk. Tickets to the show are free but lunch is a $2 donation for adults age 60 and over, and $3.97 for people under 60.
This free entertainment program is funded in part by a grant from Westmoreland County Parks & Recreation, the Westmoreland Library Network, and the West Newton Public Library. To register, call (724) 872-4976 before Aug. 23.
July 04, 2023 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements, West Newton News
Downtown West Newton Inc. and Moose Lodge 31 will hold a spaghetti fundraiser at 5 to 7:30 p.m. July 15 at the lodge hall, 102 S. Water St., to raise money to pay for the new Christmas decorations.
Meals will include spaghetti, side salad, bread and homemade desserts for $12. Dinners will be held the third Saturday of each month until further notice, a spokesperson said. For more information or to pre-order tickets, call the Moose Lodge at (724) 872-7264 or DWNI at (724) 872-0100.
May 05, 2023 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: West Newton News
The grand opening for the West Newton Farm & Vendor Market Expo is from 2 to 7 p.m. May 13, a spokesman said.
Aaron Nelson of Downtown West Newton Inc. said food trucks and vendors are being sought. Spaces will cost $15 each. For more information, call (724) 872-0100.
April 27, 2023 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements, West Newton News
The West Newton Community Singers will present “When I Sing” at 7:30 p.m. Friday (May 5) at West Newton United Presbyterian Church, Third and Main streets, West Newton, a spokesman said. Rick Carson will serve as director and Lauren Cross as accompanist.
Tickets can be purchased in advance at Gary’s Chuck Wagon Restaurant, South Second Street, and are $7 for adults, or $8 at the door. Children’s tickets are $5.
April 27, 2023 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: West Newton News
West Newton Public Library, 124 N. Water St, will hold a jewelry and book sale from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. May 6, a spokesperson said. Books will be sold for $5 per bag.
“Our storage building is full to bursting, so if you love to read, be sure to not miss this sale,” the spokesperson said.
In case of rain, the event will be moved to May 13. For more information, call (724) 633-0798.
In other West Newton Public Library news, there are 24 books from the “Antique Shop Mysteries” series available and in like-new condition that are now being sold in a silent auction. Interested parties should call the library before April 30 and leave their name, telephone number and bid. The winner will be contacted after April 30.
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