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UPPER ST . CLAIR- BETHEL PARK ROTARY BREAKFAST CLUB ANNUAL NIGHT OF GIVING
There is one night of the year that every Upper St . Clair-Bethel Park Breakfast Club Rotarian looks forward to — the annual Night of Giving — and this year was no different . During the event held on April 20 at Valley Brook Country Club in McMurray , the organization had the privilege of donating over $ 53,000 in grant money to 20 local and two international charities . Special guest host Bonny Diver , 3WS Pittsburgh radio personality , kicked off the night and introduced each charity .
“ This night is the culmination of all the hard work done throughout the year ,
starting with the Chicken BBQ fundraiser held each fall ,” said event co-chair Bill Findle . With 90 people in attendance , including some of the BBQ sponsors , there was not a dry eye in the house as each charity received a check and thanked the Rotary for the critical donations .
“ From lifesaving security devices assisting victims of domestic violence from Watchful Shepherd , to solar lanterns for the homeless from Light in my City , this night was about celebrating our community and how together we make a difference ,” said co-chair , and BBQ sponsor , Scott Churchill .
As a first-time grant recipient , Bill Henderson , a board member from Crop & Kettle , was thrilled to share that the grant would be used to build a community garden in Ambridge . Crop & Kettle provides tangible life skills and culinary job training each semester to more than a dozen students .
“ This grant means everything to our students who will learn the life cycle of food management from crop cultivation and dinner preparation to catering ,” Henderson noted . “ Upon graduation , our students have not only gained tangible , marketable job skills but have been transformed . It ’ s more than learning how to cook . It ’ s realizing that with hard work and dedication you can change the course of your life and have hope for the future . We are grateful to the Rotary of Upper St . Clair-Bethel Park Breakfast Club for this donation .”
David and Marci Heckler , owners of Comfort Supplies Inc ., and a Platinum BBQ sponsor , were impressed by the number and variety of charities supported . “ It was a feel-good night for sure ,” said Marci Heckler . “ And hearing how each charity will be using our donation was inspiring . It ’ s great to be a part of something so worthwhile and with a direct impact on our local community .”
From supporting local veterans , to the elderly , to high school students and the homeless , the Rotary offers a complete list of 2023 grant recipients at rb . gy / 7fyvi . And to learn more about the club or how to join , visit uscbprotary . org or contact Sally Morrison , the club president , and assistant district governor , at 412.951.7543 .
LABOURÉ LADIES GUILD OF ST . CATHERINE LABOURÉ PARISH TO HOLD ITS ANNUAL FLEA MARKET
The Labouré Ladies Guild of St . Catherine Labouré Parish will hold its annual flea market , “ Timeless Treasures ,” from 9 a . m . to 5 p . m . Friday , July 21 , and 9 a . m . to 1 p . m . Saturday , July 22 , in the LeGras Parish Center ( lower level ), 320 McMurray Road , Upper St . Clair .
Sale items will include jewelry , gently used children ’ s clothing to size 6 , toys , decorative items , knickknacks , kitchen items , holiday decorations , linens , tools , books , some furniture and much more . There will also be a boutique offering better-quality items .
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