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March 21, 2008

Things to do from March 22, 2008

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• New Beginnings Christian Church, 73 Hamburg Road, Hempfield Township, holds a free skate night at Papa Wheely’s, 3087 Hadley Road, Hadley, from 6 to 8 p.m. March 30.

All welcome. Take your own roller blades or skates or rent them for $1.

Info: 724-588-1276.

• Mercer Area Library, 143 N. Pitt St., will hold a Family Movie Day from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday In this G-rated animated comedy, “Ratatouille,” Remy loves fine French food, which is a problem since he happens to be a rat. He lives in an expensive French restaurant and desires to become a chef despite the disapproval of his father and brother who are happy eating garbage.

All youth and their families are invited. Info: 724-662-4233.

Fundraiser



• East Side Church, 201 Spruce Ave., Sharon, holds a roast beef dinner from 4 to 6:30 p.m. March 29.

Menu includes potato, vegetable, salad, beverage and dessert.

Cost is $7 for adults and $3.50 for children ages 11 and younger. Takeouts available. Tickets: 724-981-4223.

Meeting



• The Farrell-Wheatland Memorial Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Murray Bell Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7597, 314 Idaho St., Farrell.

All commanders or representatives are asked to attend this first meeting in preparation for Memorial Day, May 26.



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