In brief: News from McCandless, Memorial Park EPC

Meet & Greet

The McCandless Democratic Committee will host a Summer 2022 Meet & Greet on Aug. 5 from 5-8 p.m. at Devlin Park, 9955 Grubbs Rd., behind the town hall.

Elected officials, committee members and local residents will be on hand. Light refreshments will be served. There will be raffle baskets. The raffle helps support the committee’s scholarship fund.

Backpacks and school supplies can be donated for Crisis Center North. Details available at the committee’s website https://mccandlessdems.org.

Memorial Park EPC

Memorial Park Evangelical Presbyterian Church is hosting its annual church picnic on Aug. 28, 2022, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the church campus located at the intersection of Peebles Road and Duncan Avenue in Allison Park.

Church goers and community members are invited to attend for games, music, and more!

Immediately following the second worship service, people can grab a boxed lunch from Jason’s Deli, which are available to order when they register for the picnic, or people can bring their own picnic lunch to eat on the Clayton lawn.

There will be several lawn games available to play such as corn hole, ladder ball, can jam, guessing games and more. There will be a bounce house and knocker balls. The church will host its first-ever baking competition: The Sugar Rush. There are three different categories: cookies, cakes, and pies. The winner will take home bragging rights and a custom baking apron!

Those wanting to register or needing more information can visit MYmpcepc.org/Picnic