Faith‑based groups and community organizations are offering a series of free or low‑cost events for residents of southwestern Pennsylvania in early October. These gatherings provide meals, fellowship, practical assistance and educational opportunities for families, seniors and volunteers.

Sunday supper at St. Katherine Drexel Parish

St. Katherine Drexel Parish will host a Sunday Supper Cabbage Roll Dinner on Oct. 4 at Drexel Hall, 208 Abromaitis Street, Bentleyville. For $15, diners receive two large cabbage rolls, mashed potatoes, corn and a buttered roll. Service begins at 11 a.m. and continues until the meal sells out or 2 p.m. Take‑out orders with curbside pickup are also available. More details are on the parish’s website.

Masontown community kitchen free meal

The Masontown community kitchen will serve a free meal on Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 102 W. Church Ave. The menu includes meatloaf, mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables, with homemade desserts prepared by volunteers and bread donated by Panera. Donations are welcomed to support future meals. For questions or to volunteer, call Deb at 724‑208‑4343 or Frank at 724‑366‑4721.

Area Agency on Aging public hearing

Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging Inc. will hold a public hearing on the FY 2026‑2027 Area Plan for Fayette, Greene and Washington counties on Wed., Oct. 21 at 2 p.m. Interested parties should contact Executive Director Mary Harris at 1‑888‑300‑2704 for more information.

Harmony Acres farm tour

Beginning and diversifying farmers are invited to the Starting and Improving Farms Tour at Harmony Acres, 355 Perryopolis Road, Belle Vernon, on Tue., Oct. 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. The $15 tour will showcase how a family dairy farm has added new income streams and strengthened long‑term viability through innovative business strategies and community engagement. Registration details are available through the Pennsylvania State University Extension website.

Loads of Love laundry assistance

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

Arts program for teens

Mon Valley Academy for the Arts (MVAA) continues its Crafty Conversations program for teens on the second Wednesday of each month, 6 to 7 p.m., at the Peter J. Daley Cultural Center, 119 Brownsville Ave., Brownsville. The free sessions provide a creative outlet for young people. Contact MVAA at 724‑561‑5616 or [email protected] for details.

Uniontown Amateur Radio Club meetings

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 Road, Uniontown. Visitors interested in learning about modern ham radio are welcome. More information is on the club’s website.

Women’s and teen support meetings

Malden Christian Fellowship, 343 Old National Pike, Brownsville, holds a weekly women’s and teenage‑girls meeting on Thursdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m., to discuss issues such as depression, grief and eating disorders.

There Is Hope addiction recovery ministry

On Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., the There Is Hope addiction recovery ministry meets at Malden Christian Fellowship, offering support to those in recovery, struggling with addiction and their families. Participants may join in person or via Zoom by calling 724‑434‑4597 or 724‑785‑3042.

Fort Burd United Presbyterian Church prayer group

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

VFW Post 8543 Band rehearsals and upcoming concert

The VFW Post 8543 Band is rehearsing for its annual “A Christmas Holiday Concert XIV,” set for Sun., Nov. 29 at 3 p.m. in the State Theatre, Uniontown. The band seeks dedicated musicians; rehearsals continue on Mon., Oct. 12, 6:30‑9 p.m., at the post hall, 1235 West Penn Boulevard, Uniontown. Contact bandmaster Rich Miller at 724‑439‑1923.

Community members who wish to share events can email [email protected] with the subject line “community briefs.”

Original reporting: Herald-Standard – latest news for Uniontown, Pennsylvania — read the source article.