Community briefs
Community dinner
The California United Methodist Church invites the local community to its monthly Free Community Dinner at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2. This month will be a taco night. To create a community-style dining experience, attendees are invited to bring a variety of side dishes or desserts to share, though the main meal is provided at no cost. Both longtime residents and newcomers are welcome to gather and enjoy a hot meal at no cost. Doors open at 5:45. The church social hall is located at 227 Third St., directly across from Dairy Queen. While donations are accepted to help sustain the program, they are never expected. For more information regarding the church or the dinners, contact the church office at 724-938-2270.
Class reunion
The Fairchance-Georges High School Class of 1971 will be holding its 55th class reunion on Saturday, Sept. 12, at 2 p.m. at Caporella’s Italian Ristorante in Uniontown. Classmates should call for reservations as soon as possible to Debbie at 724-439-3463.
Chorale practice
The Greater Uniontown Chorale begins practice for its Christmas concerts on Monday, Sept. 14, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 79 W. Fayette St., Uniontown. If you love to sing, you are invited to come and bring a friend. Visit the group’s Facebook Page for more information.
Bereavement group
Stepping Stones Bereavement Support will begin the fall program for the newly bereaved and those who may still be suffering from a loss. Articles will be used. There is no charge for participants. The sessions begin at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 14, at Third Presbyterian Church, 425 Union St., Uniontown.
For information or to register, please call Lillian at 724-439-1683.
BAMA meeting
Pastor Roger Diehl, acting president of the Brownsville Area Ministerial Association, has scheduled a meeting for 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, at Allison Nazarene Church (416 Vernon St.). BAMA is still in need of a secretary and a someone to serve as president or vice president.
Bible study
The Brownsville Ministerial Association is interested in starting a weekly Bible study for the Senior Center any day except Tuesday. The group is interested in finding an individual who would be interested in instructing the study. For more information, or to volunteer, contact Kimberly Stewart, Aging Director, Crosskeys Human Services Inc.
724-785-6180, ext. 12.
Praise Fest
The 2026 Brownsville Area Praise Fest will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Cast Iron Amphitheater. The rain location will be the Brownsville Sons of Italy. Featured will be local singers/choirs, praise bands, pastors, a speaker from a local youth group, a dance ministry, and a flag ministry.
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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