Norwin area: Music in the Streets, peach festival, barbecues, more
Music in the Streets returns
Music in the Streets returns to downtown Irwin beginning at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 18.
Performers include: Bob Brooks at the Colonial Grille Taproom on Main Street from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Elaine Painter & Gary at Brandy’s Basement from 8 to 11 p.m., Kenny Blake Band on the 4th Street stage from 6 to 9 p.m., the Judi Figel Trio at The Lamp Courtyard on Main Street from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.; and the Jazz Warriors Big Band with dancers Mary Louise King and her partner in the 5th Street parking lot from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Peach festival planned in Irwin
Fresh peach shortcake with ice cream will be featured at the annual peach festival from 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 13 at the First Presbyterian Church of Irwin, 617 Main St.
Italian roast beef sandwiches, hot dogs, potato chips and drinks will be for sale.
Food will be available for takeout.
For more information, call 724-863-5910.
North Huntingdon church to hold barbecue
The New Hope Presbyterian Church, 12727 Lincoln Way, North Huntingdon, will hold at backyard barbecue from 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 13 featuring pulled pork barbecue, corn, coleslaw, baked beans and drinks.
The cost is $12 for adults and $5 for children ages 4 to 10. No charge for children age three and younger.
There will be games for children and entertainment.
Chicken barbecue planned
The Manor Lions Club will hold a chicken barbecue Aug. 13 in the Roberts Roofing parking lot, 89 Manor-Harrison City Road, Manor, from 11 a.m. until sellout.
The meals are $10 for a half chicken, roll, applesauce, cookies and a drink.
The parking lot is between Manor Gille and the American Legion Post.
For more information, email jrare4@comcast.net.
Church to distribute items to needy
The New Hope Presbyterian Church, 12727 Lincoln Rd., North Huntingdon, will have a distribution of free household items for people in need from 5 to 7 p.m Aug. 16 at the church.
In partnering with Bountiful Blessing, the church will assist working families and senior citizens who need help with purchasing non-food items such as cleaning supplies, toilet paper, paper towels, laundry detergent, toiletries and over-the-counter vitamins.
The distributions are held on the first and third Tuesdays of the month from 2 to 5 p.m.
For more information, call 724-863-7702.
Joe Napsha is a TribLive reporter covering Irwin, North Huntingdon and the Norwin School District. He also writes about business issues. He grew up on Neville Island and has worked at the Trib since the early 1980s. He can be reached at jnapsha@triblive.com.
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