Plant sale to be held at First Presbyterian Church
Around The Valley, Features
May 8, 2025

Plant sale to be held at First Presbyterian Church

The third annual plant and bake sale at First Presbyterian Church, 501 Fayette St., Rostraver Township, will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 17, rain or shine. Geraniums, vegetables, hanging baskets, flats, four-pack of flowers and bagged composted barnyard manure will be sold. Experienced gardeners will be on hand to answer questions. A large variety of baked goods will also be sold. Pictured, from left, are Brenda Kennedy, Charlene Backo and Joe Kennedy. Submitted

 

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