The Washington Health & Welfare Council will hold their meetings the first Friday of each month. Each meeting begins at 9 am and will be held at the Blueprints Large Conference room located at 150 W. Beau Street in Suite 408. No need to RSVP. Coffee, water and donuts will be provided. For more information, email WashingtonHW@gmail.com. This meeting’s speakers will be from Food Organization; 412 Food Rescue, Community Circle Food Bank and Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.  __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

August is Pennsylvania child support awareness month, celebrate by collecting backpacks and school supplies for the children of Washington County during the month of August. Supplies can be dropped off to the Domestic Relations Section, 3rd flood Family Court Center. Supplies can be dropped off from 8:30 am till 4 pm.  

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The American Legion Post 175 and American Legion’s honor guard is in need of a new van. A donation site has been set up for donations to be sent to help purchase a new van. To help please Click Here. 

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Canton Township is collecting donations for their winter clothing drive. Hats, Scarves, Gloves and New or Gently used Coats are appreciated. The months of September and October is when the collection is taking place. Clothes can be dropped off at 1265 W. Chestnut Street, Washington. Clothes will be distributed in November. 

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The Washington Cruisers Car Club is celebrating their 33rd year. The club works to make donations from all their events to the Ronald McDonald House, to date they have donated over $70,000 to the charity. The club meets at the McDonald’s on Racetrack Road from 5:30 pm till 8:30 pm. There will be a DJ, 50/50 drawing, food, car talk and more! The cruises are open to all years, makes, models, including trucks and motorcycles. The event on September 6 will have a focus on Street Rods. Click Here. 

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Tayloratown American Legion Riders presents Vet Jam 2025. Jamming for our vets on September 6, gates open at 11 am . There is a $15 donation with proceeds benefiting PA Vetpets and ALR 907. There will be food trucks, games, 50/50 and more! There will be 6 performances starting at noon. Click Here.  

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Author Ed Bonner will discuss his book “The Final Resting Place” at Citizens Library on September 10 at 6 pm. The book documents each notable person in the Calvary Cemetery with their tombstone and history. Hear interesting facts of the Civil War graves and more local history. Click Here. 

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Uptick in Lyme Disease Discussion Group will be held at the Citizens Library on Thursday, September 11 at 6 pm. Registration is appreciated Here or call 724-222-2400. Click Here. 

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Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA is hosting a Domestic Violence Walk on Saturday, September 13 at the Church of the Covenant in Washington. Registration begins at 10 am and the walk begins at 11 am. Admission is free and all ages are welcome. There will be a basket raffle, 50/50, snacks, coffee, music and more! Questions are asked to contact Shannon at 724-223-5477 ext. 121. 

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The Liberty Chapel monthly Stuff-A-Truck event will take place on Saturday, September 13. Donations of non-perishable foods and toiletries will be donated to the Community Circle Food Pantry. Donations can be dropped off at Liberty Chapel, 1330 Banetown Road, Washington. Click Here. 

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Learn how to improve the health of your soil with organic matter-compost. Join Margaret Sams, soil scientist and Washington County Master Gardener as she shares insights and expertise on improving soil health, a fundamental aspect of gardening. This presentation is being offered jointly by the Martha Washington Garden Club and the Washington County Master Gardeners. The program will take place at the Citizens Library on Wednesday, September 17 at 5:30 pm. Registration is appreciated Here or call 724-222-2400. Click Here. 

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The Avery United Methodist Church is sponsoring a Ham Dinner on Saturday, September 27 from 4 pm till 7 pm. All dinners must be pre-purchased at the the church office or by calling 724-225-0632. Adult dinners are $15 and kids , 12 and under, are $10. Dinner includes ham, potatoes, green beans, roll, dessert and drink. 

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The Community Circle Food Pantry is hosting their Annual Cash Bash on Saturday, October 4 at the South Franklin V.F.D Social Hall. Door open at 5:30 pm. Tickets available for purchase at The Community Circle Food Pantry, The Pantry’s Facebook Page and McKean’s Plumbing Service Counter. Click Here. 

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The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum is hosting a STEAM Career Fair on Friday, November 7 from 9 am till 1 pm. The fair will be held at the museum, 1 Electric Way, Washington. The event is designed to introduce 6 – 12 grade students with real-life professionals working in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. Students will have the opportunity to explore and engage with different tools of the trade, 3D printers, microscopes, blueprints, mineral samples and more. As well as hear all about how STEAM is used in everyday life. 

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