The plant sale will start at 10 a.m. with lunch served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Funds raised will be used to purchase flowers that will be planted on the square.

The group should be commended for their time and talents used to beautify our community!

Cheerleading signup set

Registration is being held for the middle school cheerleading program for the 2002-2003 school year.

This is a "no-cut" squad open to those entering grades five through eight. Information is available by calling the school at (724) 656-8866.

Churches set Bible school

Vacation Bible School dates have been announced at the following churches:

"SonCanyon River Adventure" has been scheduled at the New Wilmington Presbyterian Church, June 10-14. Information is available at (724) 946-3541.

Maple Grove Mennonite will sponsor Bible school June 10 and 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Wednesday, June 12, starting at 3:30. It will conclude with a family wiener roast at 6 that evening. The theme "Shipwreck and Dreams" will follow the life of Paul. Call the church at (724) 946-2579 for more information.

New Life Baptist will have both morning and evening sessions, June 17-21. Times will be 8:45-noon or 6-9 p.m. For details about "Bug Safari" contact Pastor Greg Marshall at (724) 946-2816.

Neshannock Presbyterian Church will conduct vacation bible school 9 a.m. to noon July 15 through July 18. A Veggie Tales theme, "Jonah -- An Overboard Adventure" will be used. Bicentennial cookbooks assembled by the church are also still available by calling the office at (724) 946-2081.

"God's Great Gallery -- exploring God's wonderful works" will be the theme for bible school at New Wilmington United Methodist. It will be held evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., July 29 - August 2. To register, call (724) 946-2811.

Pastor Nancy would like to remind members that summer church services start at 10 a.m. through the end of August, with a hymn sing at 9:45.

Summer Sunday school will be offered after the children's moment each week.

Celebrity Series slated

Westminster College has announced the Celebrity Series schedule for 2002-2003.

Series Director Eugene DeCaprio said he is excited to bring this kind of entertainment into the community and feels that the college's Sesquicentennial season offers more familiar top performers than any in recent years.

Timeless favorite The 5th Dimension will open the season on Sept. 28.

Booked more than 2 1/2 years ago, the Georgian State Dance Company is the largest Russian folk dancing company in the world with more than 100 performers.

DeCaprio said it is a spectacular energetic show. The company tours the United States only two months each year.

DeCaprio said he is also pleased to include family entertainment as part of the special series this year.

Tom Chapin is a leading family entertainer, and many followers of Christian music will also recognize the talents of Sandy Patti and Larnelle Harris.

The college would like to continue offering family entertainment, perhaps expanding into a series of family shows.

The star-studded schedule is: Sept. 28, The 5th Dimension; Oct. 4, South Pacific; Oct. 9, Sandy Patti with special guest Larnelle Harris (not included with season tickets); Oct. 29, Anne Murray; Nov. 8, The Georgian State Dance Company; Nov. 9, Tom Chapin (not included with season tickets); Dec. 10, Glenn Campbell Christmas Show; Feb. 7, Youngstown Symphony Orchestra; and April 5, Roger Williams.

Season passes and individual tickets are available. Call (724) 946-8354 or e-mail Connie McGinnis at: mcginncl@westminster.edu

Group eyes Senior Games

A group from the New Wilmington Senior Center will attend the Pennsylvania State Senior Games at Shippensburg University Monday through Friday next week.

Twenty-two participants will be competing in everything from bocce and darts to track and field and bowling.

Contact Karen Coulter with New Wilmington area news at (724) 946-8361 or e-mail her at: Nwnews4karen@aol.com