Community calendar
Food collection
The Brownsville Area Ministerial Association’s “Food For Falcons” food program is collecting sandwich crackers and Pop-Tarts during the month of June. There will be a donation area in each participating BAMA church and at the end of the collection period the items will be gathered and taken to the Brownsville First Christian Church to be packed and sent home with selected elementary students.
Anniversary event
The African American History and Cultural Center of Fayette County at 355 Connellsville St., Uniontown, is celebrating its second anniversary from 5 to 8 p.m. June 20. The public is invited to an evening dedicated to heritage, history, culture, education, community, and two years of honoring the rich African American legacy of Fayette County. There are several new and expanded exhibits, books and other merchandise available. There will be a short program and refreshments will be served. The event is free. Parking is limited; participants are asked to email if you need reserved space in the driveway or immediately behind the building. For more information, contact norma.thomas13@gmail.com/.
Yard sale
Long Branch Community Grange, 210 Chestnut St., Coal Center, will host a community yard sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 20. Those who bring their own table and set up outside will be charged no fee. If the grange provides a table indoors, vendors will be asked to pay $10. A variety of home-cooked food will be sold throughout the event. For more information, call 724-938-2529.
Ducky race
Brownsville Area Revitalization Corporation (BARC) is holding its annual Ducky Race during Riverfest on Saturday, July 11, in Brownsville. The duckies will be dropped at 4:30 p.m. Ducks can be adopted by purchasing a ticket at the Flatiron Building or from any board member. Tickets will also be available on the day of the event.
Music camp
Mon Valley Academy for the Arts will hold a free “Listen Up” Summer Music Camp July 20-23 at the Peter J. Daley Cultural Center, 119 Brownsville Ave., Brownsville. Session times are 10 to 11:15 a.m. for ages 4 to 8 and 1 to 2:15 p.m. for ages 9 to 14. Parents and guardians are invited and encouraged to attend alongside their children. To register, call 724-561-5616. Individuals and businesses interested in helping sponsor music education opportunities for local youth are encouraged to contact Carla Anderton, CFRE, Vice President of Mon Valley Academy for the Arts, at 724-970-5841.
Arts program
Mon Valley Academy for the Arts (MVAA) invites teens to participate in its ongoing Crafty Conversations program, held on the second Wednesday of each month from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Peter J. Daley Cultural Center, 119 Brownsville Ave., Brownsville. The free sessions offer teens a chance to express themselves artistically. For more information, contact Mon Valley Academy for the Arts at 724-561-5616 or email info@monvalleyacademyforthearts.org.
Radio club
The Uniontown Amateur Radio Club holds its meetings on the first and third Wednesdays of every month at 7 p.m. at the club building, 433 Old Pittsburgh Road, Uniontown. Visitors interested in learning more about modern ham radio are always welcome. More information on amateur radio and the club is available at www.w3pie.org.
Women’s meeting
Malden Christian Fellowship, 343 Old National Pike, Brownsville is holding a weekly meeting for women and teenage girls to discuss issues like depression, grief and eating disorders. Meetings are on Thursdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Addiction recovery
On Mondays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., the addiction recovery ministry There is Hope will be held at Malden Christian Fellowship, 343 Old National Pike, Brownsville. It is open to those in recovery, those struggling with addiction and their family members or loved ones. For more information or to access the meeting on Zoom call 724-434-4597 or 724-785-3042.
Prayer group
Fort Burd United Presbyterian Church, 200 Thornton Road, Brownsville, is holding a weekly prayer group on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. The public is invited.
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