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July 20, 2024

VALLEY GRAPEVINE

McKeesport Al-Anon group meets Tuesdays

The Donora Fire Company’s 15th annual car show will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Palmer Park, Route 837 at 1400 Palmer Park Road in Donora.

The Donora Fire Company’s 15th annual car show will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Palmer Park, Route 837 at 1400 Palmer Park Road in Donora.

All cars, trucks, Jeeps and motorcycles are welcome. Registration entry is by donation. A DJ will provide music. Dash plaques and T-shirts will be given to the first 100 registrants. Trophies will be awarded. Food and beverages will be sold. There will be a 50/50 and basket auction. The show will be held rain or shine.

For more information, call 724-379-7870.

The McKeesport Al-Anon group will meet noon Tuesday at Beulah Park United Methodist Church on Grandview Avenue.

Al-Anon is a support and educational group for relatives and friends of problem drinkers. The group meets Tuesdays unless otherwise noted.

Blood drive scheduled in West Newton

An American Red Cross blood drive will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Thursday at the West Newton Community Turkeytown Fire Hall, Huntingdon Place Social Hall, 90 Supervisors Drive, West Newton.

To make an appointment, call 1-800-7322767 or at RedCrossBlood.org and enter Turkeytown VFD.

‘Christmas in July’ to be held at Care & Share store A “Christmas in July” giveaway (all toys, books, CDs, DVDs and accessories are free) will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at the Care & Share thrift store, 227 Third St. (corner of Third and Liberty streets across from the Dairy Queen) For more information, visit https://m.facebook. com/calipaumc or call the church office at 724-938-2270.

Next Plum Street concert to be held Thursday

Sky Pilot will provide the music for the next free Plum Street summer concert at 6 p.m. Thursday in downtown Elizabeth.

For updates, follow the Plum Street Concerts & EADC events page on Facebook.

Bellmar Class of ’58 to meet for monthly dinner

Bellmar High School Class of 1958 will hold its monthly dinner meeting at 5 p.m. Thursday at the Roadside Restaurant, Route 51, Rostraver Township. All classmates are welcome.

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