Beer flowed and brats sizzled Saturday during Vandergrift’s first-ever Bavarian-themed craft fair. Oktoberfest, co-sponsored by Allusion Brewing Co. and the Vandergrift Business Association, transformed portions of Grant and Columbia avenues into a lively celebration complete with authentic German music, dancing and a stein-holding contest. “We’re hoping to do our best
Beers, bratwurst and German culture are set to collide with a new festival in Vandergrift. The area’s first Oktoberfest Festival is scheduled from 11 a.m to 9 p.m. Sept. 24. Co-sponsored by Allusion Brewing Co. and the Vandergrift Business Association, organizers are excited to close off Grant Avenue and roll
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Phoenix volunteer firefighter Ryan Burns deep-fries fish for the Hollidaysburg fire companyâs annual Lenten fish fry, which started Friday before Ash Wednesday.
With Lenten season getting underway this week on Ash Wednesday, it’s typically the time seafood buffets and fish dinners pop up to benefit local churches and other organizations.
It won’t be quite the same this year because of the pandemic, but many groups are moving ahead with their fundraising efforts.
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Newry is well known throughout the area for its large seafood buffet.