Ceremony in which pets are blessed. 18th annual event sponsored by the Houston VFD . Pumpkin decorating, children s area, crafts, entertainment, food, baked goods, huge parade, haunted tractor hayride, petting zoo, pony rides, live fish pond, photo area, pumpkin bouncer. Most Slovak men found jobs in the coal mines and steel mills, while Slovak women worked as maids and kept boarding-houses. An illustrated presentation examining where Slovak immigrants settled and describing some of their early experiences in the Commonwealth.
Meetings are open to the public with no fee.
Sponsored by the Monongahela Area Historical Society. Journey by candlelight through the town's darkened streets as a local writer and costumed guides tell true stories of strange happenings that occurred in some of the town's historic homes. Not recommended for small children. All displays indoors in heated buildings. Nominated one of 200 best crafts shows in America.