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Weekly pirohi sales

St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church, 201 E. Main St., Uniontown, holds weekly pirohi sales from September through May, with the exception of the weeks of major holidays. Potato cheese, sauerkraut and prune (lekvar) – frozen only. $12 per dozen. Call 724-434-5355 to place orders at 9 a.m. Monday-Wednesday before Friday pickup. Please leave name, phone number, type, number of dozen, indicate frozen or cooked, approximate time of pickup. Pickup is from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday mornings in the parking lot behind the school/church.

Used book sale throughout October

The Arnettsville Public Library, located at 4120 Fairmont Road, will host a special Used Book Sale and DVD movie sale throughout the month of October. “Bag of Books for a Buck” sale will allow you to fill a grocery bag with a variety of books for only $1 per bag. Choose from a wide variety of fiction, cookbooks, children’s and more books. DVD movies will also be available for two for a dollar. Shopping takes place on Mondays and Wednesdays from noon to 5 p.m. and Fridays noon till 3 p.m. For more information, contact the library at 304-278-2021.

PCHD offers flu shots

The Preston County Health Department is offering regular flu vaccines for everyone ages 6 months to adult, as well as the high dose flu vaccine recommended for adults 65 and older.

Insurance plans can be billed, and if you do not have insurance, the PCHD offers the flu vaccine for uninsured adults and children at low or no cost.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 304-329-0096.

Morgantown Community Newcomers Club

Are you new to Morgantown and the greater Morgantown community? Or you live here already or have experienced a recent life change and wish to expand your circle of acquaintances and familiarity with the area's people and places. Either way, the Morgantown Community Newcomers' Club welcomes you! The club also welcomes members from surrounding areas.

Club activities help newcomers and native community members connect and include monthly coffees and luncheons featuring area speakers, an annual fall picnic, and special interest groups such as walking, books, movies, games, cooking, and wine tasting as well as special trips and activities.

Upcoming monthly members' coffees are held on the first Wednesday of the month, 10 a.m. - noon, on Nov. 4 and Dec. 2 at various locations and include a speaker or program. Monthly members' luncheons are held at various area eateries on the third Wednesday of the month, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., starting Oct. 21, and continuing with Nov. 18 and Dec. 16. Luncheons feature a speaker.

Luncheons and coffees are opportunities for new members to meet current club members and learn how club membership can further connect them with their community. For more information about the club, events and how to join, please visit www.morgantownnewcomers.org or email us at morgantownnewcomers@gmail.com.

October 23

Join Milan Puskar Health Right for an evening of food, fun and friendly competition at its third annual Elimination Dinner. The event will include a chance to win $1,000 through the

elimination dinner, 50/50 raffle and raffle baskets. We encourage guests to come

dressed in your best Halloween costume, but please no face masks. All proceeds benefit the Primary Care Clinic and Mental Health Services.The dinner will be held at the Monongalia County Center – 270 Mylan Park Lane, Morgantown. Doors open and happy hour starts at 5 p.m. The elimination begins at 6 p.m. Purchase tickets online at mphr.yapsody.com and include a free dinner, drinks and one entry into the elimination $1,000 jackpot. Reach out to Emma Comis at ecomis@mphealthright.org with questions.

October 24

-- Evansville Church Vendor/Craft/Bake Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fellowsville Fire Hall at 18 Fire Dept Loop, Tunnelton. Featuring the Prodigal Son food truck and plenty of vendors with lots of gift items for sale. Come out for some food, fun, fellowship and shopping. Also take a chance on raffle baskets. For questions or more information, call or text 3004-698-8235.

-- Apple Butter Festival at McCurdysville Community Building from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fresh apple butter selling for $8 a pint. Breakfast and lunch will be available. Crafts for sale inside. Come stir apple butter, browse the tables and enjoy the fun. All proceeds go to McCurdysville Comm Bldg upkeep. 3414 Jakes Run Road, Rivesville. Questions call 304-278-7770 or 304-278-5469. Space is still available for crafters. $5 nonrefundable deposit to reserve a table for the day. No sharing tables. Call Evelyn at 304-278-5905 or Judi at 304-278-5469.

-- Buckwheat Cakes and Sausage. Adults $12; children $6. Biscuits and gravy $6. Hot dogs and sausage burgers are also available. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dine-in or take-out at Masontown United Methodist Church.

-- Fall Inspirational Prayer Breakfast will take place at St. John's University Parish Hall, located at 1481 University Avenue. Doors open at 8:45 a.m., and the program will run from 9:15 to 11:45 a.m. The featured speaker is Connie Lenneman, a professional pastoral counselor and the founder of Way Maker Christian Counseling, in North Canton, Ohio. Sponsored by the Morgantown Chapter of Magnificat, the event offers a relaxed, welcoming environment for women to gather in community, share in fellowship, and enjoy a buffet breakfast. Tickets are $25 per person and $13 for students. Advance registration is required, and the deadline to reserve a seat is Saturday, Oct.17. Visit https://giving.parishsoft.com/app/giving/morgantownwvmagnificat. For general questions or late registration availability after the deadline, contact Mary Paul at 304-319-2747.

October 25

-- Compass Women's Center will host its annual 5K Run/Walk for Life from 3 to 5 p.m. at Mountaineer Heritage Park, 472 Don Knotts Blvd (just past the Waterfront Marriott Hotel) in Morgantown. Featured events include a timed 5K run, 2-mile walk and Kids Fun Run. Benefiting Compass Women's Center and its services for women, men and families facing unexpected pregnancies. For registration, sponsorship information or additional details about Compass

Women's Center, contact the center at 304-212-2131 or compass4women.networkforgood.com/events/104421-walk-run-for-life-2026.

-- St. John the Baptist Church in Uniontown, Pa., located at 201 E. Main Street, is celebrating its annual ethnic festival in the Parish Social Hall from noon to 5 p.m. Divine Liturgy for the day will be 9 a.m. Doors will open at noon. There will be ethnic foods such as holubki, pirohi, halushki, kolbasi and sauerkraut, soup, pagach, baked goods (long rolls, a variety of pastries, cakes, kolachi, breads and much more). This annual event will feature performances of Rusyn Folk music by "SOKYRA" starting @ 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. and continues throughout the afternoon. SLAVJANE ENSEMBLE will perform at 2:30 p.m. There may be a speaker and/or video presentations on Rusyn cultural aspects such as customs and traditions. The day will include a display of artifacts, authentic costumes, models of Rusyn wooden churches, photographs, and documents. There will be folk art demonstrations such as pysanky, embroidery, iconography, bobbin lace making and children's activities. Crafts, embroidered Easter basket covers, parish cookbook "Carpathian Cookery" will be for sale, raffles and more. Subject to change. Father Kyprian Wojciechowski is Administrator. Handicapped accessible. Admission is free. For information, call 724-438-1382 M-F 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (leave message).

October 27

The Monongalia County Solid Waste Authority Board meeting will be held at 5 p.m. at the Mon County Center, WVU Extension Service Conference Room, 270 Mylan Park Lane, Suite 250 and online via Zoom. Visit About Us on our website to Register to attend and receive the Zoom link.

October 30-November 8

M.T. Pockets Theatre Company will present the world premiere of Buried Truth, a new drama by playwright Glynn Cosker, with six performances from Friday, Oct. 30, through Sunday, Nov. 8. Performances take place at the company's intimate 37-seat theatre at 203 Parsons Street in Morgantown.Tickets are available online at www.mtpocketstheatre.com. Wheelchair-accessible seating is available on request.

November 1

Get your tickets now for the Arnettsville Community Center Designer Bag Bingo. It will feature Coach, Michael Kors, Kate Spade and Vera Bradley bags. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m. with early bird bingo at 1:15 p.m. and the main 20 game bingo event starting at 2 p.m. Advance tickets are available for $25 until Oct. 28. They may be purchased at the community center (4120 Fairmont Road, Morgantown) on Mondays or Wednesdays between noon and 6 p.m. or Fridays between noon and 3 p.m. Call 304-278-9973, email ArnettsvilleCommunityCtrEvent@gmail.com, or message the Arnettsville Community Center Facebook page for more information.

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