Fundraisers



• The third annual American Red Cross “Ride for the Red,” a raffle and poker bike run, is set for Sept. 21. Registration is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with dinner at 5 p.m.

The ride begins at Quaker Steak & Lube, Sharon. There will be a Chinese auction, 50/50 raffle and music. Cost is $15 for riders; passenger $10; and non riders $10. Registration includes dinner. The first 100 registered receive a free “Ride for the Red” T-shirt. Proceeds support local Red Cross Emergency Services Programs.

Registration: Red Cross office in Mercer County, 724-962-9180 or the Trumbull County office, 330-392-2551.

• An ice cream sundae fundraiser to benefit Strayhaven Animal Shelter in Hempfield Township will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 14 in Greenville’s Central Park.

Tickets will be sold at the event.

• St. John’s Ed. Center, corner Cedar and Morrison, Sharon, will hold a rummage and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

There will be more than 40 tables, and Saturday will be $2 per bag.

• Transfer First Baptist Church will hold a car wash from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Pymatuning Township Building, Edgewood Drive Extension (behind Sheetz). The cost is $1.

• Kennedy Catholic Girl’s Soccer Team will hold a fundraiser at Pizza Hut, Hermitage. from 4 to 8 p.m. Sept. 8

Cost is $6.99 for adults and $3.99 for children ages 4 to 10. A portion of the purchase price of the buffet and all buffet tips go to the team.

• Women of West Middlesex United Methodist Church are sponsoring a good, used clothing sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 11, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 12 and 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 13 (bag day).

• Fowler United Methodist Church will hold a chicken pie dinner from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Sept. 13.

Cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children 6 to 12 and preschoolers are free. Dinner includes: chicken pie, potato, green beans, applesauce, cole slaw, break drink and dessert.

Takeout is available. Info: Inez, 330-637-5253.

• The Jamestown Elementary sixth-grade class will sponsor a yard and bake sale from 8 a.m. to noon Sept. 20 at the elementary school.

Proceeds benefit the 6th grade outdoor educational opportunity at Camp Fitch. Info: 714-932-3181.

• A roast beef dinner will be from noon to 2 p.m. Sept. 21 at Kinsman Presbyterian Church, 6383 Church St., across from the public library.

The dinner is sponsored by the Men’s Organization, and proceeds will benefit mission projects.

Tickets are $7 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under and are available at the door. Infor: 330-876-4485.

Bus trip



• Knights of Columbus Council 4003 is sponsoring a bus trip to the Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals baseball game on Sept. 13. The bus will leave Notre Dame parking lot at 5 p.m. for the 7:05 p.m. game.

Pirate’s baseball caps, food, beverages and prizes provided.

Tickets are $45. Info: John Piatek, 724-981-3867; or Tony DeMartinis, 724-347-4282.

Meetings



• Wimodausis monthly luncheon is set for 12:30 p.m. Sept. 10.

Entertainment will be a ventriloquist and her helpers.

Reservations: Dorothy Bort, Fairmont Avenue, or Judy Barron, East Maitland Lane, both New Castle, by Sept. 6.

• Farrell High School class of 1956 meets at 10 a.m. Sept. 6 at Perkins Restaurant, Hermitage.

Info: 724-347-3602.

• The Grove City Area AARP Chapter 3423 will hold its noon luncheon on Sept. 11 in Williamson Hall of Tower Presbyterian Church.

The program will be by Dee Sopher, a physical therapist. The meeting is open to all interested persons over the age of 50.

Those attending are asked to bring a hot or cold dish and table service.

• Sharon Meals-On-Wheels card-a-thon meets the third Monday of each month in September through May at Denny’s restaurant, East State Street at North Buhl Farm Drive, Hermitage. Info: Agnes King, 724-342-9986, or Mildred Hoagland, 724-342-9293.

• Farrell High School class of 1941 meets for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Jess’s Restaurant, East State Street, Hermitage.

Class



• The American Red Cross of Mercer County offers a water-safety instructors class from 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 26; 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 27; 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 3; 8:30 to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 4 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 5.

The first night’s class will be held at the Red Cross office, 517 W. Main St., Sharpsville. All other classes will be conducted at Sharon High School, East State Street. Participants must attend all sessions. Registration: Susan, 724-962-9180.

Workshop



• McQuisten Center by the Park, 29 Railroad St., Sandy Lake, will hold a free workshop, “Upside Downsizing, Separating Trash and Treasure,” by Victoria Dellaquila at 7 p.m. Sept. 10.

Ms. Dellaquila is the author of “Don’t Toss My Memories in the Trash.”

This workshop will provide a blueprint for getting organized, reducing stress, and inventorying a lifetime of heirlooms.

Reservations: 724-376-3608.

Special event



• Shepherd of the Valley Pentecostal Church, 2717 Valley View Road, Sharpsville, holds its annual harvest fest Sept. 27. Free food at 4 p.m. and hayride at 5 p.m. weather permitting and a Chinese auction at 6 p.m.

All ages welcome for fun and fellowship.