Community briefs
Veterans Appreciation Picnic scheduled
Fayette County Veterans Affairs will host its annual Veterans Appreciation Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the AMVETS George C. Marshall Post #103, 123 Buttermilk Lane, Hopwood. The event is free to all county veterans and their families. The picnic includes a performance by the VFW Post 8543 Band, led by Bandmaster Rich Miller. For more information, call FCVA Director Brian Bensen at 724-430-1241 or email him at bbensen@fayettepa.org.
Bereavement support offered
Stepping Stones Bereavement Support will begin the fall program for the newly bereaved on Monday, Sept. 12, at 7 p.m. at Third Presbyterian Church, 425 Union St. Uniontown. Those with a recent loss and those still suffering from a loss after some time are welcome. There is no cost to the participants. For further information or to register for the program, please call Lillian at 724-439-1683.
Toastmasters meeting scheduled
Laurel Highlands Toastmasters Club meetings will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 23 at 6 p.m. at Carnegie Free Library, 299 S. Pittsburgh Street, Connellsville. The club, which teaches public speaking and leadership skills, is open to anyone who’d like to participate in-person or virtually. For more information, to register to attend or to get a virtual participation link, contact club President Sharon A. Joseph at 724-603-0413 or laurelhighlandsTM@gmail.com.
Food distributions scheduled
n The St. Vincent de Paul-sponsored food bank will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 17 from 11 a.m. to noon in the parking lot of St. Mary’s Social Hall, 118 Church St., Brownsville. Families must be registered with Fayette County Community Action Agency in order to receive food.
n First Christian Church, 512 Second St., Brownsville, on Saturday, Aug. 27 from 9 to 11 a.m.
Children’s Closet distributing free clothing
The Ladies of Charity, an organization, in the Roman Catholic Churches of Uniontown are sponsoring a Children’s Closet, every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Gilmore Street entrance of St. Mary Parish Center in Uniontown. Free clothing for girls and boys in sizes newborn to 5T, diapers, books and toys are available for any child in need. Masks are required during the event.
Uniontown Farmers Markets scheduled
The Uniontown Farmers Market will be held on Thursdays, Aug. 11, 18 and 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. on Main Street at Storey Square. Free parking is available at the Penn Street Garage beginning at 4 p.m.
Virtual support groups for domestic violence
Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA, which serves Fayette, Greene and Washington counties, offers counseling and virtual support groups that participants can access at home.
All services are free and completely confidential. For more information, call our 24-hotline at 800-791-4000, or visit our website at peacefromdv.org.
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