Programs

• Families with children or who are caring for children are invited to join a six-week healthy eating and exercise program at the NAACP office, 700 Hamilton Ave., Farrell. The program is from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, on July 9, 16, 23 and Aug. 6, 13 and 20.

Please register in advance with nurse Emmagene Williams, 724-347-3181. The event is sponsored by the Mercer County NAACP, Penn State Co-op Extension of Mercer County and Minority Health Center.

• Enjoy a relaxing afternoon stroll through the woods from 1 to 3 p.m. July 12 at McKeever Environmental Learning Center.

This guided, leisurely-paced two-mile long walk will include a few natural history stops discussing the plants and animals found along the way.

Participants are responsible for their own drinking water and weather-appropriate clothing. Participants can also bring a snack if desired. The trail may contain uneven terrain.

Program will begin at the Information Shelter. Sunday strolls will be offered the second Sunday of every month from July through October.

Info: McKeever 724-376-1000 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or visit the Web site: www.mckeever.org



Bus trip

• Penn Power retirees will be traveling to Seneca Allegany on July 22. The bus will depart Kmart parking lot at 7:30 a.m. and return at 6:30 p.m.

Cost is $30 per person with $20 in coin and $5 food casino bonus.

Details: Diane Hewitt, 724-981-0457.

Also, the trip to Wildwood, Cape May and Atlantic City, N.J., on Sept. 20-24 is still open. Call for details.



Meetings

• Brookfield High School class of 1960 meets for lunch at 1 p.m. Monday at Panera, Hermitage.

All classmates are invited to attend to give input on the 50th class reunion in 2010.

• Farrell High School class of 1979 will hold a planning meeting for their 30th class reunion at 6 p.m. today at Danny’s restaurant.

Info: Troy Harrison, 724-699-1380; or Terry Harrison, 724-815-3125.

• Farrell High School class of 1946 meets at 1 p.m. Monday in High Street Grille, 103 E. High St., Sharpsville.

Marion Davis, Mary Lou Saborsky and Molly Iorio are the 2009 class organizers.

• Penn High School class of 1957 meets at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Carini’s Restaurant, Main Street, Greenville, for their monthly meeting. 

• Mercer Tube retirees meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the American Legion, East State Street, Sharon.

New members are welcome.



Picnic

• Sharon Steel Retirees hold their annual picnic at noon July 9 in shelter 3 of Buhl park.

Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish to share and an item for the white elephant sale. Bring your own table service. Hot dogs will be provided.

There will be bingo and cards.

All hourly Sharon Steel retirees are welcome.



Fundraisers

• St. George Serbian Orthodox Church, 65 S. Keel Ridge Road, Hermitage, is having a lamb roast July 12.

The following items will also be available: Lamb for $10 a pound; chicken, $7 each; pogacha, $3.50; apple strudel, $7; sugar doughnuts, $7 a dozen; and $3.50 for a half dozen.

Orders are to be picked up between noon and 2 p.m. at the picnic pavilion located behind the church. To place orders, call Mico, 724-528-3708; Francine, 724-346-0108 or Angie, 724-946-3311.

• Seeds of Faith Ministry cooks every Thursday through Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. at the Recreational Facility, 1108 Fruit Ave., Farrell.

Menu includes chicken and fish dinners.

To order, call 724-734-6891. All proceeds benefit our building fund.

• Homemade ice cream supper at Stony Point Grange, 69 Kremis Road, Greenville, will be from 4 to 7 p.m. July 18.

Sandwiches and ice cream will be available to go. Info: 724-253-2155.



Health

• UPMC Horizon offers the following events:

Lamaze Prenatal class, 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, Womancare Center of UPMC Horizon, 875 N. Hermitage Road, Hermitage. Registration: 724-347-4780.

Advanced cardiac life support recertification, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Wellness Center, 26 Conneaut Lake Road, Greenville. Registration: 724-589-6113.

Silver & Fit: Group Exercise class, 1 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, Wellness Center, 26 Conneaut Lake Road, Greenville. Registration: 724-588-3001.

Sunglasses sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, hospital in Farrell. Proceeds benefit the UPMC Horizon Shenango Valley Auxiliary.

Mercer County Breast Cancer Support Group, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Womancare Center, 875 N. Hermitage Road, Hermitage.

Meditation class, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Womancare Center, 875 N. Hermitage Road, Hermitage. Registration: 724-347-7700.

Pediatric advanced life support recertification, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Wellness Center, 26 Conneaut Lake Road, Greenville. Registration: 724-589-6113.

Breastfeeding class, 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Womancare Center, 875 N. Hermitage Road, Hermitage. Registration: 724-347-4780.



Reunion

• The annual Lilly reunion begins at noon July 11 at the Lackawannock Township Building, Route 318. Lunch at 12:30 p.m. and supper at 5:30 p.m.

Take a covered dish and your own table service. Beverages provided. Everyone is to bring a white elephant for all ages of their family.

Info: Bud or Ellen, 724-827-2286.



Events of interest to the community are published as space permits. Send written information to The Herald, Box 51, Sharon 16146. Information is not taken over the phone.