It’s a celebration of all things Meadville! Bring the whole family to Celebration Meadville — happening Saturday, August 30th from 10am to 9pm at Diamond Park. Enjoy a full day of free food, live entertainment from 10am to 4pm, and learn about the incredible people, businesses, and organizations that make Meadville such a special place to live. Gospel recording artist Veronica Price will be performing at 10:30am and 3:30pm. Sign up for the Diamond Dunk 3-on-3 basketball tournament, free registration starts at 9am and games run from 10am to 4pm for ages 12 and up. Amazing craft and food vendors from 5pm to 9pm. Celebration Meadville is presented by the Meadville NAACP Chapter 2271.

Chapmanville VFD will have a Ham or Turkey Dinner with all the fixings on Wednesday, September 3rd from 5pm to 7pm. Dine in or take out available. Donation of $12. For more information, contact Bev Sagan at 814-374-4358.

Blessed Dress Homecoming Dress Giveaway will be held Saturday, September 6 from 10am to 12pm at Grace Church of Rocky Grove in Franklin. There will be a large selection of formal dresses and shoes in all style and sizes. If you are in need of a dress for a homecoming dance, come browse the selection and take one home for free. One dress per girl please. For more information, email Sarah at theace_7@hotmail.com.

Head to Kennerdell for Ma and Pa’s Cars for a Cure Event on Saturday, September 6 from 11am to 6pm. Car show, Miss Hot Rod pageant, kids power wheels derby, food and music. Money raised at this event will go to Pittsburgh Cure Sarcoma, a non-profit 501c3 charity. For more information, find the event page on Facebook or email Liza at rangels3@windstream.net.

Precious Paws Animal Rescue’s Petfest 2025 will be held Saturday, September 13th at Bandstand Park in downtown Franklin. Celebrating the bond between pets and people! Events include: Wild World of Animals show, a pet show at 2pm, and fundraising opportunities. Pet Show registration opens at 1:30pm. More details and event announcements can be found on the Precious Paws Animal Rescue Facebook page. For more information, email adoptpreciouspaws@gmail.com.

French Creek Valley Christian Childcare’s 1st Annual Fall Golf Outing at Mt. Hope Golf Course is on Sunday, September 14 with registration at 8:00am and a shotgun start at 9:00am. Get your teams together now! Sponsorships are also needed for the event! All proceeds benefit the kids of FCVCC. Space is limited, register now to guarantee your team! QR codes can be found at various local businesses to scan to register, find us on Facebook, or call 814-763-3282 for more information!