Upcoming events

You know, back when we had all that unusually warm weather in December, I knew we were gonna pay for it comes January and February. And while we've seen worse and temperatures are set to go up over the next few days, well...here we are. But if you're getting cabin fever and are itching to get out and do something, you've got some cool options.

New events are in bold, past events are crossed out.

• On Wednesday, March 2, stop by the Uniontown Mall to sign a pledge against using "the r-word."
• A free meal will be served to those in need at Abundant Life Church in Uniontown on Saturday, March 5, 1-5 p.m.
• Tractor Supply in Uniontown will once again  host a rabies clinic on March 6 from 1:30 until 3 p.m. Rabies and distemper shots will cost $15 each, and you'll be able to have your pet examined by a vet from Duck Hollow Animal Hospital.
• A spaghetti dinner will be held to raise money for Connellsville's annual fireworks display. Admission costs $8 and includes spaghetti, meatballs, salad, bread, drinks, and dessert. The event will also include a 50/50 raffle and Chinese auction.
• Fayette Friends of Animals will host a Cash Bash on Saturday, March 19. Tickets are still available.
• Fallingwater will have a Fayette County Appreciation Day on March 20 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., where all Fayette County residents will get to tour the historic house for free. Reservations required. No word yet on when they'll let me live there.
• Falls City Pub in Ohiopyle will be hosting a Southern Tier Beer Night, with five craft beers from Southern Tier and five craft courses from the restaurant. It'll be on Tuesday, March 22 at 6:30 p.m., but you'll have to make reservations and space is limited.
• The annual Empty Bowls will be held April 24 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the adult rec center in Uniontown. Choose a handmade bowl, eat some soup, and participate in auctions to benefit the food bank.
• The Braddock Inn summer concert series will kick off on Saturday, May 28 with The Corn Liquor Band, playing from 8 p.m. 'til midnight.

Of course, we're heading into high-school musical season, so look for a list of those soon, as well.