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September 7, 2019

Community picnic to benefit Charleroi Cemetery

By Mon Valley Independent

By TAYLOR BROWN

tbrown@yourmvi.com

The Charleroi Cemetery is calling on its friends to help raise money for upkeep and maintenance.

The Friends of the Charleroi Cemetery, a non-profit group in charge of operations, is planning a community picnic benefit next weekend.

The event is set for 1 p.m. Sept. 14 at the North Charleroi Rec Park, and a $10 admission cost will include food, beverages, dessert and entertainment. 

The menu will feature pulled pork, sliced roast beef, halupki, halushki, a sausage bow-tie pasta, fried chicken and a variety of sides and desserts donated by community residents and businesses.

Non-alcoholic drinks will also be provided. Alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase.

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