VALLEY GRAPEVINE

St. Paul Baptist Church, 49 S. McKean Ave., Donora, will have a movie night at the church today at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

The Rev. Lee A. Haney is pastor.

Yough n’ Roll/Party on the Trail to be held in Elizabeth Township

The Mon/Yough Trail Council is holding the 30th annual Yough n’ Roll and Party on the Trail on Saturday at the Boston Trail access in Elizabeth Township.

The day begins with a choice of a 40-mile ride at 7:30 a.m., 20-mile ride at 8:30 a.m. or 4-mile ride at 9 a.m. The rides all begin and end at the Boston Trail Access of the Greater Allegheny Passage.

Following the rides, the Yough n’ Roll Party will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Boston Trail Access.

For more information on the events, go to theBostonTrail.com.

Ringgold wrestling will hold a hoagie sale from 11 a.m. to sellout Saturday at Dierken’s Pharmacy parking lot, across from Sheetz in Monongahela, and at the Finleyville Auto Service.

Anchor hoagies will be sold for $9 for Italian and $10 for turkey.

Rostraver Sportsmen to meet Monday

The Rostraver Sportsmen and Conservation Association, 539 Cedar Creek Road, Rostraver Township, will hold its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday.

All members are encouraged to attend. Applications are being accepted for membership from men and women. For more information, call 724-984-6611 or rostraversca.org.

Sambol’s Bakery to be at Penn Highlands MV

Sambol’s Bakery will be at the Penn Highlands Mon Valley lobby, 1163 Country Club Road, Carroll Township, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday.

Baked goods, hoagies, sweet and hot sausage sandwiches, pretzels and candy will be sold.

BV Library Book Club to meet Wednesday

The Belle Vernon Public Library’s Book Club will meet 6:30 p.m. Wednesday to discuss Kristin Hannah’s novel, “The Women,” a story of a nurse during the Vietnam War. New members or casual guests are welcome. Those who want to join a book club but cannot meet in the evenings are invited call the library to discuss options. The library is located at 505 Speer St. in North Belle Vernon. For more information, 724-929-6642.

McKeesport groups to hold blood drive at Sampson Mills Church

The McKeesport Lions, Mon River Fleet Lions and White Oak Lions clubs and the White Oak Rotary Club will hold a vitalant blood drive from 2:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Sampson Mills Church hall, 1665 Lincoln Way, McKeesport.

Appointments are recommended. To schedule, go to vitalant.org and search with account code UC2120033 or call 1-877-25VITAL.

EF chorus invites new members for its 2024 Christmas concert

The Elizabeth Forward Area Community Chorus is extending an invitation to all local singers to join the choir as they prepare for the 2024 Christmas concert, titled “Radio Noel: A Christmas Music Spectacular.” The concerts are scheduled for Nov. 22, 23, and 24 and will feature a mix of classical repertoire and popular Christmas music and carols, presented in the format of a live radio theater broadcast.

Composer, conductor and longtime Forward Township resident Chaz Bowers is interim director of the choir.

Rehearsals will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Sundays. Singers of all experience levels are welcome to join, regardless of residency. Interested individuals are encouraged to reach out to Chaz Bowers at chazbowers@gmail. com or Georgann Siesky, board chairman, at efacc1972@gmail.com for more information.

Monongahela Senior Center to host Halloween party

The Monongahela Senior Center, 102 W. Main St., Monongahela, is planning a Halloween/ birthday party from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct.

25. Those wishing to attend can stop in at the center or be added to the reservation list so planners will know how much food to purchase. There will be an $8 charge to help with the cost.

Contests will be held for best costume, door prizes will be awarded, there will be games and prizes, 50/50, tip boards, a DJ, food, snacks and drinks, all included.

Contact Mickelina Smith at 724-258-9511.

Monessen center holding jewelry making class

A new jewelry making class will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Sept. 23 at the Monessen Center for Active Adults, 1925 Grand Blvd., Monessen.

Join Lynn in learning to make jewelry with beads, wire and string.

For more information, call 724-684-6105.

Vendors/crafters sought for BVA HS vendor show

Vendors and crafters are needed for a fall vendor show to be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 23 at the Belle Vernon Area High School.

Email Ashley Umana at bvabandvendorshow@ gmail.com for more information and an application. Application deadline is Nov. 10.

Pittsburgh Belairs to be at Youghiogheny CC

The Central Elizabeth Township Lions will present the Pittsburgh Belairs, singing doo wop, harmony and Motown, at 7 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Youghiogheny Country Club, 1901 Greenock Buena Vista Road, Elizabeth Township.

Cost is $40, which includes appetizers. For tickets, call 412-370-0093.

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