Briefs…
Outdoor Club
On Sunday, April 30, the Allegheny Outdoor Club will hike in the Chapman Dam area from FR 437 to Mohawk Road. Participants will meet at Musante Street in Warren at 1:30 p.m. For more information call Greg Burkett at (814) 723-4989.
Russell VFD
Auxiliary
The Russell Fire Department Auxiliary met on March 23. Its annual Spring Rummage Sale will be held at the fire hall on April 28 and 29. The hours on Friday will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon. Saturday will be a dollar a bag. Donations will be accepted at the Fire Hall on Thursday between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. No TV’s.
The Auxiliary has received inquires about wedding receptions at the fire hall with the Auxiliary handling the catering. Several purchases for the hall was discussed and will be discussed further at our next meeting.
Refreshments were served by Martha Backstrom and Becky Wilcox. The next meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 27.
Bridge scores
Tuesday afternoon at the Allegheny Community Center, Phyllis Broadbent placed first followed by Susan Swab. At the Woman’s Club Thursday afternoon, Connie Michell and Rosemary Hanson were first and second. Joanne Massa was first and Marjorie Polito was second Thursday evening at the library.
Community dinner
A community dinner will be held at 5 p.m. Wednesday at Youngsville Fee Methodist Chuch, 179 Davis St. The menu will be chicken with creamy ranch sauce, rice, vegetables, and dessert. Donations are not expected, but are appreciated to continue this outreach.
Pine Grove meeting
All interested residents of Pine Grove Township are invited to attend an informational meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 1, at the Russell United Methodist Church, 17 N. Main St., in the minitry center.
This meeting is to address the revitalization of the downtown area. The vision and mission statement will be shared. Public input is needed.
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