Events

January 22, 2008 Penny Carnival

Three Martin Luther King Jr. penny carnivals took place Monday at Church of Genesis in Mahoningtown, Clen-Moore Presbyterian Church on Clen-Moore Boulevard and St. John United Holy Church on Moravia Street.

Games such as bowling, ball tosses and word finds were set up at each site, and children paid one penny to participate in each.

Money raised goes to help local low-income families to pay their heating bills. Last year’s events raised $500.

“It’s an opportunity for kids to have fun and, in the spirit of Martin Luther King Day, to give something back,” Americorps volunteer Nicole Filyo said. She was joined by other Americorp members and volunteers from various intercultural programs at Slippery Rock University.

Children received tickets for participating in each game, which they could exchange for prizes. Also, each site held a drawing for a pair of $25 Wal-Mart gift cards.

There also was time for food. At St. John, kitchen workers Ruth Bryant and Elizabeth Adams served up hot dogs, potato chips and a snack.

Baddest Hat In Town Contestl

The Gussie M. Walker Community Outreach Organization is sponsoring a fundraiser luncheon for the disadvantaged children of Walker’s Neighborhood House on Apr. 5, at 2:00 p.m. at Shad Hanna’s Show Room, Butler Ave New Castle, Pa.

The luncheon will feature the “Baddest” Hat In Town Contest, a Spring Fashion Show by All In A Nutshell Boutique, and a Chinese Auction. The luncheon is open to the public. Donation is $15. Tickets may be purchased at Grand Book & Bible and All In a Nutshell Boutique.

For more information, call (724) 730-1131.