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2008 Monongahela Area Events Calendar

May
29	Ringgold Kennywood Day at Kennywood Park. All day event. For additional information, visit Kennywood Park's web site at www.kennywood.com.

June
6 - Fall 7 7 10 11 - 14 14 14 14 - 15 27 - 29 28 29	Monongahela Farmers Market at Chess Park. Open every Friday from 3 - 6 p.m. through the Fall. For additional information, please call 724.258.5905. 10th Annual Fleatique on the Mon. Open from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. A crafter & antique show will be held in Chess Park. The flea market vendors & information booths will be located on Third Street (beside PNC Bank). Fleatique runs along a 3 mile stretch of Main Street, Route 88, 837 & 136 in Monongahela & New Eagle. Free Parking & Admission! For more information, please call the Chamber of Commerce at 724.258.5919 2nd Annual "Motoring on the Mon" Car Cruise sponsored by National City Bank. Located in the Aquatorium Parking Lot. Registration is from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Event is from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Each car is $5.00. Cars, Trucks and Motorcycles are all welcome! Dash Plaques will be given to the first 75 entrants. 25 Trophies will be awarded. Food, refreshments 50/50 raffle and DJ . Free admission for spectators. For more information, please call 724.258.5500, 724.258.8419, or 724.258.5919. Event is sponsored by the Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce. Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce Meeting. Hills Restaurant at 12:00 noon. Giant Flea Market. Transfiguration Church. 722 West Main Street. Refreshments Daily. Flag Day Ceremony at Chess Park. Begins at 7 p.m. Ceremony is sponsored by the Monongahela Elks. For more information, please call 724.258.3773. Tea & Roses Candlelight Tea. Victorene's Tea Co. 7 p.m. For more information, please call 724.258.7199. Strawberry Festival at Triple B Farms in Forward Township. For more information, please call 724.258.3557. St. Anthony's Festa. Located on the Church grounds at Park Avenue. Hours are Friday and Saturday from 5 - 11 p.m., and Sunday from 3 - 9 p.m. For more information, please call 724.258.7278. Fishing Derby Tournament. Held at the Aquatorium. 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.. For ages 1 through 15. Box lunch is provided. For more information, please call 724.258.5501. Monongahela Rotary Club Golf Tournament. Event is held at Butler's Golf Course in Elizabeth Township. Shotgun start is at 2 p.m. For more information, please call Jack at 724.258.8965.

July
4 8 12 14 - 19 25 - 26	Fireworks and Entertainment at the Aquatorium. (Rain date is July 5.) Starting at 6:00 p.m. - "LIVE with DJ Bill Lemon" - playing your favorite requests all night long! Fireworks begin at 9:45 p.m. - set to patriotic music. Food Booths and Concessions! This event is free to the public and includes free parking. Donations are welcome and very much appreciated. Event is sponsored by Local Businesses and the Monongahela Chamber of Commerce. Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce Meeting. Hills Restaurant at 12:00 noon. Monongahela Boys' Club Car Wash. Located at the Ford Used Car lot on Main Street. 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Monongahela Firemen's Carnival. Held at the Aquatorium. Washington County Firemen's Convention. July 14 - 19 from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. Entertainment Nightly. Battle of the Barrel is Monday/Tuesday from 6:30 until the end of competitions. The Klick Band is Thursday from 7:30 - 11:00. Lindsey Neal and Kickback (Country Band) is Friday from 7:30 until 11:00. Fireworks are Friday at 9:45 p.m. The Convention Parade is Saturday at 5:00 p.m. starting at Chess Park. Show your support in celebrating 125 years of fire service in the City of Monongahela. For more information, please email mfd62@verizon.net. You may also visit the Monongahela Fire Department's web site at www.monongahelafiredepartment.com. Transfiguration Church Summer Festival in Chess Park. Food, Games, Entertainment and Prizes! For more information, please call 724.258.7742.

August
6 8 9 12 16	Monongahela Kennywood Day Headquarters at Charleroi Federal Savings Bank. For more information, please call 724.258.5919. Awesome!! 080808 in the Park! (Occurs prior to the Praise & Worship in the Park on Saturday the 9th.) Youth Event including a Free Christian Concert in Chess Park at 6:00 p.m. Featuring the band "Among the Thirsty". All youth invited! Bring a group of 8 or more & register to win prizes. Top prize - a "Wii" Game System. Sponsored by Nottingham Christian Center, First Christian Church of Monongahela & Go Time Ministries. For more information, call First Christian Church 724.258.3255 or visit the church's web site at www.fcmonongahela.com. 4th Annual Praise & Worship in the Park. Located at Chess Park. Concerts, food booths, and activities from noon until 9:00 p.m. This year's special guest performer, John Schlitt from "Petra" will be in concert at 7:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs and plan to spend the day! No admission charge for concerts. Food booths are fundraisers for churches and youth groups. Sponsored by First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Monongahela. For more information, please call the church at 724.258.3255, or visit the church's web site at www.fcmonongahela.com. Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce Meeting. Hills Restaurant at 12:00 noon. 3rd Annual Harold Weaver Open Mic Memorial Jam. Hosted by the Monongahela Area Revitalization Committee (MARC). Held in Chess Park beginning at 3:00 p.m. Featuring "The Saddle Tramps". Bring the entire family. No need to cook - food and beverages will be sold at the park by Ginger Hill Grange, Monongahela Fire Department, and Del Rosa's Pizza. Bring your instrument and join in! For more information, please call Willis at 724.350.4953 or Karin at 724.258.3085. View the promotional poster here.

September
7 8 20 - 21 27 - 28 27 - 28	Home Service Golf Outing at Cedarbrook Golf Course. Tee time is 9 a.m. For more information, please call the Elks at 724.258.3773. Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce Meeting. Hills Restaurant at 12:00 noon. Covered Bridge Festival at the two bridges in Mingo Park. For more information, please call 1.800.531.4114. Ethnic Fest in Chess Park. Saturday from 10 a.m. until dusk. Sunday from noon until dusk. Sponsored by Nativity of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church. For more information, please call 724.258.7033. Pumpkin Festival at Triple B Farms in Forward Township. For more information, please call 724.258.3777.

October
6 14 16 17,18,24,25 29 31	Columbus Day Antique Bazaar at Bethel AME Church. Located at 7th and Main Streets. For more information, please call 724.258.6491. Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce Meeting. Hills Restaurant at 12:00 noon. Gala Banquet at the Willow Room in Rostraver. From 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Sponsored by Options Resource Center. For more information, please call 724.258.7277. Annual Candlelight Ghost Walk sponsored by the Monongahela Area Historical Society. October 17, 18, 24, 25. Meet in Library Parking lot at 7:00 p.m. on all days. Reservations are a MUST! Cost is $8.00 per person. For reservations, please call Susan Bowers at 724.258.2377. Monongahela Halloween Parade. Line up is in Chess Park at 6 p.m. Parade starts at 7:00 p.m. Judging is at the Aquatorium. For more information, please call 724.258.5919. Halloween Trick or Treating is from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Friday the 31st for City of Monongahela and also for Carroll Township.

November
9 9 20	Steelers Bash at Monongahela Fire Department Social Hall. Held in conjunction with the Monongahela Rotary Club. (More information will be posted shortly.) Penny Party at New Eagle Social Hall. Doors open at noon. Bingo is at 2:00 p.m. Chinese auction! Food is available. Sponsored by NECAG. For more information, please call 724.258.8284. Monongahela Area Historical Society Meeting. 7:00 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church.

December
5 - 6	A Dickens of a Christmas - First Presbyterian Church. For more information, please call 724.258.8300.