Community briefs
Stepping Stones Bereavement Support will begin the fall program for the newly bereaved on Monday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m., at Third Presbyterian Church, 425 Union St., Uniontown. The meetings are every Monday for 10 weeks. Those suffering a recent loss and those who are still grieving a longer loss are welcome. There is no cost for participants. If you have questions or would like to register, please call Lillian at 724-439-1683.
Pennsylvania Resources Council will host a household chemical collection on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Recycling Convenience Center on Romeo Lane in Uniontown. Among the accepted items are cleaners, paint, batteries, automotive fluid, e-cigarettes/vapes and pesticides. Cost is $20 for disposing of up to 10 gallons or 50 pounds of items. Large loads will be subject to additional fees. Those who wish to dispose of fire extinguishers must pay an additional $12, and those with liquid mercury will be charged $15 per pound. Register by calling 412-488-7490.
Connellsville Area Historical Society is holding Crawford’s Craft and Vendor Show from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31 and noon to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 1. The show will be held on the site of Crawford’s Cabin, 148 Torrance Ave., Connellsville.
Masontown Senior Center is hosting a blood drive on Friday, Aug. 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 22 S. Main St., Masontown. To schedule an appointment, go to vitalant.org and search by zip code or call 1-877-25VITAL.
Masontown Community Kitchen will be open Tuesday, Aug. 27 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The menu will be creamed chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, homemade desserts and bread. The free meal will be served in the dining hall of First Presbyterian Church, 102 W. Church Ave., Masontown. For questions or to volunteer to cook, serve or clean call Judy at 724-943-3013 or Frank 724 366-4721.
The Brownsville Area Ministerial Association’s “Food for Falcons” food program is collecting socks and gloves for elementary-age children throughout Sept. and October. There will be a donation area in each participating BAMA church. At the end of the collection period items will be taken to the Brownsville First Christian Church to be packed and sent home with selected elementary students.
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.
Fort Burd United Presbyterian Church, 200 Thornton Road, Brownsville, is holding a weekly prayer group at 6 p.m. on Tuesdays. The church will hold a contemporary worship service on Thursday, Sept. 5 at 7 p.m.
Malden Christian Fellowship, 343 Old National Pike, Brownsville, will hold young adult bible study on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. On Thursdays, the church will hold a weekly women’s meeting open to ladies and teens from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Issues like depression, anxiety, grief, eating disorders will be discussed.
Brownsville Charge Parish will have their annual combined Homecoming and Memorial Service on Sunday, Sept. 8 at 11 a.m. at the West Bend United Methodist Church, 155 West Bend Road, East Millsboro. The parish will provide meat and refreshments for a brunch following the service. Attendees are asked to bring a side dish.
The Brownsville Area Ministerial Association meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 10 will be at 10 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 215 Church Street, Brownsville.
There will be a blood drive at the First Christian Church of Brownsville, 512 Second St., Brownsville, on Tuesday, Sept. 17, from noon to 6 p.m. Schedule an appointment at www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767.
The St. Vincent de Paul-sponsored food bank will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 18, the parking lot of the St. Mary’s Social Hall, 118 Church St., Brownsville, from 11 a.m. to noon. Families must be registered with Fayette County Community Action Agency in order to receive food. Those wishing to sign up on the distribution day will need to bring photo identification, the date of birth of each person in the household, and verification of address.
There will be a food bank at Pleasant View Presbyterian Church, 533 Royal Road, Smock, on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 10 a.m.
The food bank at the Brownsville First Christian Church, 512 Second St., Brownsville, is on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 9 to 10:30 a.m.