DEAR ABBY: I have been around “Kendra” since she was 4. I am 59 and not married to her mother, although we are good friends. Kendra is 36 now and has an 8-yearold son. She lives with her boyfriend, wh...

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m dealing with a health issue that requires significant dietary changes, and I’m struggling to make it work with my family’s eating habits. I’ve had to cut out gluten and dairy, but ...

• Long Branch Sportsmen’s Club meeting, at the club, 44 Sphar St., 7:30 p.m. • Mon Valley Nurses Association meeting, Hoss’s Steak and Sea House, Rostraver Township, 1 p.m. • White Oak Senior Activiti...

The Monongahela Area Library will hold a Fall Fest: DIY Crafting, Fall into a Book Giveaway from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Stop at the library to make a craft and pick up a wrapped book for free. Ac...

The Elizabeth Township Seniors will meet 11 a.m. Tuesday at Butler’s Rock Run Inn. Vice President Ed Ference will welcome members. Debbie Gilbert will give the blessing before lunch, which will be map...

DEAR ABBY: Eight years ago, my husband of 26 years had a stroke, and his personality changed. He was difficult to deal with, but, with time, his old personality came back, and things got better. Two y...

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’ve been feeling concerned about my teenage daughter lately. She’s started spending time with a new group of friends who are really into extreme sports like skateboarding and parkour....

Allison Lescanac Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1190 will meet 7 p.m. Thursday at the Monessen Fire Department No. 1 meeting room on Donner Avenue. All members are urged to attend. Anyone interested in...

• Community dinner, California United Methodist Church, 227 Third St., California, 6 p.m. • Donora Public Library board of directors meeting, at the library, 510 Meldon Ave., Donora, 5:30 p.m. • Groce...

DEAR ABBY: My sister and I grew up with our father after our parents divorced. He was a hoarder. Years later, when he finally had to move out, it took three moving trucks to empty the two-bedroom hous...

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m a 28-year-old woman, and up until this year, I’ve never had any serious issues with my skin. However, seemingly out of nowhere, I developed cystic acne this year. I’ve become self-...

There will be no Ladies Bible study and fellowship on Monday due to Labor Day at Journey by Grace Church, Rostraver Township. The Bible study and fellowship resumes 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 9 and will co...

• Westmoreland Yough Trail Chapter of the Regional Trail Corporation 31st annual Poker Run, Arthur H. King access area of the Great Allegheny Passage in West Newton, registration, 8 a.m., event start ...

• Barbecued pork chop dinner, dine-in or takeout, Belle Vernon Volunteer Fire Co. No. 2, 10 Main St., (rear) Belle Vernon, noon to 6 p.m. Charge is $15 for two barbecued pork chops, baked potato, bake...

DEAR ABBY: A friend retired, moved and gave me her well-paying, oncea- week job doing industrial cleaning. It pays a sizable chunk of our bills. My husband, who agreed to work with me doing this, give...

DEAR HARRIETTE: My sisters and I are trying to figure out the best way to move forward with our dad’s care. Up until recently, he was living independently and doing quite well on his own. He’s always ...

• Final in the series of Rockin’ on the Mon concerts, featuring The Clarks with Jacian Blaze as opener, Noble J. Dick Aquatorium, 200 Railroad St., Monongahela. Admission is $10. Gates open at 6 p.m. ...

The California United Methodist Church, 227 Third St., California, will host a community dinner 6 p.m. Wednesday. Everyone is welcome to attend for food and community fellowship. The board of director...

Here’s a look at lunch menus for local centers for next week: (All menus may be subject to change.)

DEAR ABBY: I recently scheduled a last-minute consultation with my doctor that might result in surgery. My husband has a meeting during that time, which isn’t actually necessary, but he feels he needs...