Residents of Fayette and Greene counties have a full slate of free community resources this month. The Masontown Community Kitchen, hosted at The First Presbyterian Church (102 W. Church Ave., Masontown, PA), will open on Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. Volunteers will serve ham‑salad sandwiches, macaroni and cheese, homemade desserts, and Panera breads. The meal is provided at no charge; donations are welcomed to support future meals. For questions or to volunteer, contact Deb at 724‑208‑4343 or Frank at 724‑366‑4721.
Support and counseling services
A Bereavement Support Group will meet on Saturdays, Nov. 7, 14, and 21, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Scottdale Mennonite Church (801 Market St., Scottdale, PA). Sessions are free and open to anyone coping with loss, and a certified grief counselor will lead each meeting. Registration is available by calling the church at 724‑887‑7470 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesday‑Friday, or by leaving a message.
Malden Christian Fellowship (343 Old National Pike, Brownsville, PA) is hosting two weekly gatherings. A women’s meeting for women and teenage girls addresses topics such as depression, grief, and eating disorders on Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The same venue offers an addiction recovery ministry, “There is Hope,” on Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., open to individuals in recovery, those struggling with addiction, and their families. Zoom access is available by calling 724‑434‑4597 or 724‑785‑3042.
Practical assistance and enrichment
Pleasant View Presbyterian Church (533 Royal Rd., Smock, PA) sponsors “Loads of Love” at the Mod Laundromat (503 Union St., Brownsville, PA) on the last Sunday of each month, 1:00‑4:00 p.m. Residents needing help covering laundry costs are invited to use the facility during that time.
The Uniontown Amateur Radio Club meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 7:00 p.m. in its clubhouse (433 Old Pittsburgh Rd., Uniontown, PA). Newcomers interested in learning about modern ham radio are welcome.
Arts and senior services
Mon Valley Academy for the Arts invites teens to its ongoing “Crafty Conversations” program on the second Wednesday of each month, 6:00‑7:00 p.m., at the Peter J. Daley Cultural Center (119 Brownsville Ave., Brownsville, PA). The free sessions provide a creative outlet for young people. For details, call 724‑561‑5616 or email [email protected].
Fort Burd United Presbyterian Church (200 Thornton Rd., Brownsville, PA) holds a weekly prayer group on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m., open to the public.
Regional agency hearing
The Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging, Inc. will conduct a public hearing on its proposed FY 2026‑2027 Area Plan for Fayette, Greene, and Washington counties on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 2:00 p.m. For more information, contact Executive Director Mary Harris at 1‑888‑300‑2704.
Community members who wish to share additional events or announcements can email [email protected] with the subject line “community briefs.”
Original reporting: Herald-Standard – latest news for Uniontown, Pennsylvania — read the source article.
