Reunions



• The Sharon Steel Girls' third annual reunion is set for 1 p.m. June 22 in the ballroom of Avalon Golf and Country Club at Buhl Park. 

Invitations have been mailed and reservations are due by June 7. All girls from Sharon Steel, Damascus Tube, Brainard and Masury divisions, are welcome.

Attendees are encouraged to bring memorabilia or pictures from years at Sharon Steel for the display table. Names should be put on the items that you bring.

If you have not received an invitation to the event, contact: Linda Savor, co-chairman, 724-927-2342; Judy Shakely, co-chairman, 330-394-2217; Fran Pavcik, 724-962-7178; Mary Lou Ference, 724-342-2882; Mary Ann Groutt, 724-935-6118; Barbara Sheasley, 724-962-7521; Virginia Rimko, 724-962-4905; or Sue Weltner, 724-475-3203.

• Mercer High School class of 1988 holds its 20th class reunion Aug. 8-10.

Addresses are needed for these classmates: Debbie Airgood, Scott Andrews, Barbara Garrett, Candy Gerlach, Lori Hedglin, Robert Sean Kaiser, Marcia Kearns, Blake Marquardt, Michael Matthews, Trent Maul, William Myers, Bart Ohr, Edward Paden, Robert Paden, Jody Phillips, James Williams and Carol Zurasky.

Info: Christine Dittrich Patterson, chris209@neo.rr.com or 330-534-0477.

• The annual Stoneboro High School Alumni Association Banquet starts at 6 p.m. June 27 in the Stoneboro Firehall, Linden Street. Social hour begins at 5 p.m., followed by dinner.

Reservations: Verna Engstrom, 724-376-2174 or Mary Louise Hutcheson, 724-376-3739.

Fundraisers



• Holiday Hair, 26 Pine Grove Village Drive, Grove City, will be “Cutting for the Cure” from noon to 4 p.m. June 1.

Hair cuts for men, women and children will be $10 and waxes, $5.

There will be refreshments and raffles.

Proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society’s 24-hour Relay for Life at Mercer High School that begins at 9 a.m. June 14.

• A Cruise-In and Antique Appraisal will be from 1 to 4 p.m. May 31 at McCandless Ford, 8416 Sharon-Mercer Road, East Lackawannock Township.

There will be a 50/50 drawing, Chinese auction, raffle, music and food. Antiques appraisal will be by experienced dealer Ron Tamber, owner of Country Connection Antiques. 

Free admission. Appraisals are three items for $5. 

Proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society’s 24-hour Relay for Life at Mercer High School that begins at 9 a.m. June 14.

• Fredonia Presbyterian Church, Water Street, hosts a braised steak dinner from 5 to 6:30 p.m. May 28.

Cost is $7 for adults and $3.50 for children. Info: 724-475-3735.

• The Friends of the Community Library of the Shenango Valley, East State Street and Sharpsville Avenue, Sharon, are sponsoring a used book sale. The sale will begin at 9 a.m. Wednesday and continue through Saturday.

All types of books — mysteries, fiction, history, biographies, self-help, children’s and magazines are for sale.

Most books are priced less than $3. Collectible books are higher.

All funds raised will be used by the library.

Patrons may donate gently used hardbacks and paperbacks during regular library hours.

Info: 724-981-4360.

Support group



• Overeaters Anonymous will meet at these places:

– Diagnostic & Imaging Center, Garden Way, Hermitage, 1 p.m. Monday. Info: Susan, 724-748-3278.

– Bethany Presbyterian Church, 100 Venango St., Mercer, 6 p.m. Thursday. Info: Susan, 724-748-3278.

– Grove City Hospital, conference room A, 631 N. Broad St., Pine Township, 6 p.m. Friday. Info: Kathy, 724-794-3764.

Meeting



• Former W.T. Grant employees, retirees and friends meet at 1 p.m. May 29 in Denny’s Restaurant, East State Street at North Buhl Farm Drive, Hermitage.

Workshop



• Retired Sharon High School guidance counselor Sue McLaughlin will walk you through the steps of preparing your child for life after high school, in college, tech or trade school from choosing a major, selecting a school and figuring out how you are going to pay for it. Junior and senior students and their parents are encouraged to attend, however all are welcome.

The workshop will begin at 7 p.m. May 29 in the large meeting room at St. Michael’s Church, 80 N. High St., Greenville.

Reservations are requested via e-mail: nrose67@hotmail.com or by phone with Natalie Higbee, 724-699-9021, by May 27.

John O’Malley, Allstate personal financial representative, is sponsoring the workshop.

Refreshments will be served beginning at 6:45 p.m.

Special events



• McConnell’s Mill State Park in Lawrence County will host these events:

– Owl Prowl, 8:30 p.m. Friday. Bring a flashlight, wear sturdy shoes and meet in the Hell’s Hollow parking lot.

– Heart Hike, 4 p.m. Sunday. The first in a series of five guided hikes this summer. Wear sturdy shoes and bring drinking water. Meet in the Kildoo Picnic Area.