St. John the Baptist Church to host inaugural car show
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July 28, 2026

St. John the Baptist Church to host inaugural car show

St. John the Baptist Church, 3332 Pittsburgh Road, Perryopolis, will host its inaugural car show from noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 9. The event will feature food vendors, a gift auction, raffles, door prizes and music by D.J. Arnie Amber. Dash plaques will be given to the first 100 cars. Trophies will be awarded at 3:45 p.m. Shown with their vehicles, from left, are Bob Barota with his 2023 Dodge Challenger in sublime green, Tom Emricko with his 1966 Ford Mustang in Wilmington white, Mitch Seydor and his torch red 2014 Corvette Stingray, Lonnie Pavtis and his indigo blue 2002 Chevrolet S-10, Harold Cushman and his tornado red 2008 Volkswagon MK5 R32 and Greg Evans with his yellow and black 1965 Chevrolet El Camino. For more information, call 724-880-4296 or 724-620-8652. Submitted / Mon Valley Independent

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