The Mon Valley region is bustling with community‑focused gatherings this week, offering opportunities for families, seniors, teens, and faith groups to connect, serve, and grow together.

Garden Club Meet‑up

The Hopwood Garden Club invites anyone interested in horticulture to join its meeting at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the Dairy Queen along Route 40 West. New members are welcome.

Veterans‑Day Food Bank Distribution

In honor of Veterans Day, the Masontown monthly food bank will shift its usual schedule. The distribution will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 102 W. Church Ave., Masontown. New participants may register on‑site. For more information or to volunteer, call Frank at 724‑366‑4721 or Bettie at 724‑710‑2452.

Bereavement Support

A free Bereavement Support Group will meet on Saturdays, Nov. 14 and 21, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Scottdale Mennonite Church, 801 Market St., Scottdale. A certified grief counselor will facilitate the sessions. Call the church at 724‑887‑7470 (available 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Tue‑Fri) to register.

Perryopolis Borough Council Meetings

Perryopolis Borough will hold its November council meeting on Monday, Nov. 16, at 7 p.m., and its December meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 16, at 7 p.m., both at the Perryopolis Borough Building.

Loads of Love Laundry Assistance

Pleasant View Presbyterian Church (533 Royal Rd., Smock) is sponsoring “Loads of Love” at the Mod Laundromat (503 Union St., Brownsville, across from the DQ) on the last Sunday of the month, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Residents who need help covering laundry costs are invited to use the service.

Teen Arts Program

Mon Valley Academy for the Arts (MVAA) continues its Crafty Conversations program for teens. Sessions occur on the second Wednesday of each month from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Peter J. Daley Cultural Center, 119 Brownsville Ave., Brownsville. The program is free and encourages artistic expression. Contact MVAA at 724‑561‑5616 or email [email protected] for details.

Uniontown Amateur Radio Club

The Uniontown Amateur Radio Club meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 7 p.m. in its clubhouse, 433 Old Pittsburgh Rd., Uniontown. Visitors interested in learning about modern ham radio are welcome. More information is available at www.w3pie.org.

Women’s and Teen Meeting

Malden Christian Fellowship (343 Old National Pike, Brownsville) hosts a weekly women’s and teenage‑girls meeting on Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., focusing on topics such as depression, grief, and eating disorders.

Addiction Recovery Ministry

“There is Hope” offers an addiction recovery ministry on Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Malden Christian Fellowship, 343 Old National Pike, Brownsville. The meeting is open to those in recovery, their families, and loved ones. For Zoom access, call 724‑434‑4597 or 724‑785‑3042.

Weekly Prayer Group

Fort Burd United Presbyterian Church (200 Thornton Rd., Brownsville) invites the public to its weekly prayer group on Tuesdays at 6 p.m.

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