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 WDAC Conference Room at 90 W. Chestnut Street, on the third floor. No need to RSVP. Coffee, water and donuts will be provided. For more information, email WashingtonHW@gmail.com. The meeting being held on September 6 will feature Rebecca Salsburg from the Washington County Department of Human Services. She will speak about the Help Center and Clinical Unit as well as upcoming events.
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Clean and Tidy our county will be ending their Bench Project by the end of the year. November 1 is the last day to turn in caps. They will take the first 25 bench orders, which must be paid for by November 20. Caps can be dropped off at City Hall to Carla, also at the Citizens Library or Park Office. 

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On Thursday evenings the Washington Chess Club is inviting people of all ages and skill level to join them from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Meetings are held at the First Lutheran Church, 92 West Walnut Street. Their goal is to promote chess in Washington County. If you have questions feel free to email dave.looman@ansys.com for more information. 

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Canton Township is collecting donations for their winter clothing drive. During the months of September and October donations of hats, scarves, gloves, and new or gently used coats can be taken to 1265 W. Chestnut Street, Washington. Clothing will be distributed the month of November. Click Here. 

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Anyone interested in sending a Christmas Card to a United States Soldier, please send cards to Blue Star Mothers Of Southwestern Pennsylvania, PO Box 15562 Montour, Pa 15244. They request that you mail cards now until the beginning of November so the soldiers will receive them by Christmas. For more information please email, president.pa16@bluestarmothers.us. 

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Wreaths Across America is accepting donations to benefit the Cemetery of the Alleghenies. The cost for one wreath is $17 but for every two wreaths that are bought, one is given for free. The wreath laying ceremony takes place on Saturday, December 14 around noon. For more information to donate or to sign up as a volunteer Click Here. 

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Canton Township is holding a collection to be donated to those suffering from the hurricane in North Carolina. They are collecting none perishable food items, water, Gatorade, formula, diapers, baby wipes and more. For a full list Click Here. Donations will be accepted through Tuesday, October 22 at the municipal building during normal business hours. 

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The Bradford House is hosting ghost stories around the campfire with TV’s Captain Calico Drake from Dead and Buried Treasures. Ghost stories will be told on Thursday, October 17 at 6 pm and 8 pm at the Bradford House in Washington following the Farmer’s Market. Tickets are $10. For more information you can call the museum at 724-222-3604. Click Here. 

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The Men of Honor Ministries is holding a Worship and Prayer gathering on Friday, October 18. The gathering will take place at the Washington County Courthouse from 7 am til 8 am. 

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Holy Trinity PNCC Society for the Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament will hold its annual Craft / Vendor Show on Saturday, October 19, from 9 am to 3 pm.  There will be over 20 crafters/vendors.  The kitchen will be serving homemade food such as cabbage and noodles, pierogies, and much more.  For more information contact Darlene Pajak at 724-255-2107.  

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Join the Washington Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, October 19 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, October 20 at 3 pm for “Music To Die For”. Feature favorites from “Beetlejuice”, “Requiem” and more. Other activities a costume contest, Halloween Demonstrations and more. Fore more information and for tickets Click Here. 

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On Saturday, October 26 there is a 5K being held by the Community Scholarship Foundation of Canon-McMillan. The 5K will take place at Canon-McMillan High School and will begin at 9 am. It is $28 for runners. The 5K is a family-oriented event that will include basket raffles, 50/50, costumes, food and more! The funds raised will provide scholarships for seniors at Canon-McMillan High School. Click Here. 

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The Avery United Methodist Church is holding a Soup Sale the moth of October beginning October 1 and running through October 27. Soup is Pick-up Only on November 2 from 10 am till 1 pm. The church is located at 1100 Gabby Avenue, Washington. The available soups are: Wedding, Ham & Bean, Vegetable Beef, Chicken Noodle, Chili and Cheese and Broccoli. To order soup call (724) 225-0632 on Tuesdays and Thursdays only. 

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The African Children’s Choir is celebrating 40 years during their U. S. tour making four decades of changing lives through music, education and hope. Children ages 8 to 11 from all backgrounds across Africa serve as a testament to the resilience of African’s future leaders. The choir will be at the Sycamore Youth Center is Steubenville, Ohio on Monday, October 28 at 6:30 pm. For more information Click Here. 

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The Duncan Miller Glass Society is holding their Fall Antiques and Collectibles Sale on Saturday, November 2 and Sunday, November 3 at the Washington County Fair Grounds. On Saturday there is a 9 am preview for an hour before the sale begins. The sale is Saturday from 10 am till 4 pm and Sunday from 10 am till 3 pm. There will be genuine Duncan Glass, cut glass, jewelry and more. For more information Click Here. 

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Join the Fort Cherry Boys Basketball Boosters for the fourth annual Funny Fundraiser on Saturday, November 2 at the Mount Pleasant Twp VFC Fire Hall. Join host Kate Hamilton with headliner Carmen Ciricillo, also feature Jason Moliterno. There will be 50/50, basket auction, food, drinks and more! There is a $30 donation at the door, guests must be 21 and over. Doors open at 7 pm and the show begins at 8 pm. Click Here. 

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A Spaghetti Dinner is taking place on Sunday, November 3 at the Washington Elks Lodge #776 for Carl “CJ” Martin who is suffering from pancreatic cancer. He is a city of Washington Police officer and the dinner is to help cover medical expenses. Dinner is from noon till 7 pm, doors open at 11:30. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for children under 8. Tickets can be bought and picked up at the City of Washington Police Department , 56 West Strawberry Avenue, Monday through Friday 9 am till 3 pm. Also at Washington Square Flower Shop at 200 North College Street, Monday through Friday 9 am till 4 pm and Saturday 9 am till noon. Click Here. 

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