McKeesport Garden Club celebrating 90 years
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June 2, 2023

McKeesport Garden Club celebrating 90 years

By Mon Valley Independent

By Max Robinette

mrobinette@yourmvi.com

The McKeesport Garden Club will celebrate its 90th anniversary with events June 4-10 at the McKeesport Rose Garden and Arboretum. The club will hold its official celebration from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, bringing music, tours, food and drinks to the garden, as well as activities for children, including face painting, a coloring contest and a bee house workshop.

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