HARMONY CLUB MEMBERS—Pat Pugh Mitchell, Marlene Murphy, Cynthia McEnheimer, and Alzera Harris

On May 4, at the Westwood Golf Club in West Mifflin, PA The Harmony Club of Homestead hosted their annual Dorothy Lance/Vivian Weems Annual Scholarship Luncheon with the theme “A Woman’s Touch.” Event co-chairs Bea Barnett, Kathleen Randolph, Cheryl Edmonds and Jewel Garrison thought this was the perfect theme for the afternoon. The fashions were from a Woman’s Touch (soon to reopen in Swissvale). The club consists of all women and the mayor of Homestead is a woman.  

Dear Tamara:

I have a class 5 felony conviction on my record for cashing a fraudulent check. Yes, I know it was stupid, but it was 10 years ago. I was fresh out of college, broke, and did not have many resources. I had a small child to take care of and could not find a job. I was desperate and made a bad decision that I am still paying for 10 years later.

DEBBIE NORRELL

Now that airlines charge you for the number of bags that you check it is way past time to reconsider the amount of things that you pack when you are flying. First you should make a list of what you will need.

I just went on a business trip and should have done a little more research on the climate and the types of events I would be attending after our workshops. By making a list you can pack sensibly and check off items as you pack them; no need to keep thinking did I remember my toothbrush and my favorite flat iron? I also find that when you do last minute packing you take more things with you because you are afraid that you just might need it so you stuff everything you think you might need into the suitcase. There is so much you don’t need to carry with you now. Remember the days when you took a travel iron with you and a blow dryer? Now hotel rooms are equipped with full size irons and in most cases a blow dryer.

If you are in the market for new luggage buy something that is easy to spot. If you go for the basic black try to find one that has something different about it or add a tag that makes yours stand out. I just bought a tag that says “this bag is not yours,” and a pair of baggage tags embellished with rhinestones. I hope they will hold up. Recently when I checked my bag into Southwest it weighed in at 48 pounds, 2 pounds under the limit. When my trip was over I realized that I packed two extra pairs of shoes and a dress that I did not need and forgot my work out shoes.

Here is something important, at the end of your trip see what you did not use and this will give you a good idea of what you will not need the next time you travel. I really don’t travel that much but I have learned to keep a toiletries bag ready to grab with all of my favorite items. Another reason to pack light is so you can bring back some goodies that I’m sure you will find while you are in another city.

I sure did not want to pay $25 to bring my bag back home with the added items that I purchased. I really think it is awful that you now have to pay to check your bag and the tiny bags of peanuts and pretzels that you get on board are not worth giving out. If you are planning a trip via air this summer do your homework on the baggage fee. This list should help you out.  For the first bag on American, Airtran and Delta the charge is $25 per bag. Jetblue is zero and Southwest is zero if the bag is under 50 pounds, United also charges $25. There is a site where you can view all fees called www.airefarewatchdog.com. But it is best to check your airlines website for any updates.

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Rummage Sale
     MAY 31—Beulah Presbyterian Church will host a Rummage Sale from 3-8 p.m. at 2500 McCrady Rd., Churchill. For two-days there will be clothes, baby items, toys, games, etc. for sale. Baked goods will also be sold. Donations for the sale will be accepted through May 30. For more information, call 412-242-4570 or visit www.BeulahPresby.org.
Fundraiser Brunch
    JUNE 1—Anchored In Jesus will host the Fundraiser Brunch from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Comfort Inn, 699 Rodi Rd., Penn Hills. The concert will feature K&K Mime, Curtis Lewis Jr., Trini Massie & the Mt. Ararat Baptist Church Praise Team, Anita Lewis and Jordan Welch. For more information, call 412-471-8722.
Monthly Fellowship
    JUNE 1—The Women of Power & Purpose will host a Monthly Fellowship from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Rodman Street Missionary Baptist Church, 6111 Rodman St., East Liberty. The evening will include the Word, fellowship, food and fun. For more information, call 412-363-8082.
Ladies Afternoon Tea
    JUNE 1—The Women of Renewed Life Christian Center, 217 S. Fourth St., Jeannette, Pa., will host the Ladies Afternoon Tea at 1 p.m. at the Greensburg Hose Company #1, 6 McLaughlin Dr., Greensburg. Hat, gloves and pearls are optional. For more information, call 724-217-6117.
Church Anniversary
    JUNE 2—Jerusalem Baptist Church, 123 Steuben St., West End, will host its 112th Church Anniversary at 11 a.m. The preacher will be Rev. Melvin Jackson. There will also be a 3:30 p.m. service with Rev. Dr. W. David Lee, along with is congregation from Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church. For more information, call 412-921-0822.
A Joyful Noise
    JUNE 2—East Liberty Family Health Care Center will host A Joyful Noise from 4-6 p.m. at East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Ave., East Liberty. Music and dance will be provided by the Afro American Music Institute’s Boys’ Choir and the Youth of the Mount from Mt. Ararat Baptist Church. The concert will be followed by a reception and proceeds will benefit the Patient Care Fund. For more information, call 412-661-2802 or visit www.elfhcc.com.
Spring Full Gospel Concert
    JUNE 2—The Garden City United Methodist Church, 500 Laurel Dr., Monroeville, will host the Spring Full Gospel Concert at 4 p.m. The concert will feature the Mt. Ararat Men’s Choir under the direction of Tony Mitchell. For more information, call 412-373-0391.
Christian-Jewish Dialogue
    JUNE 6—The Pittsburgh Area Jewish Committee will host the June Christian-Jewish Dialogue at 12 p.m. at the Congregation Beth Shalom, 5915 Beacon St., Pittsburgh. The group will learn about each other’s faiths and scriptures by highlighting the distinctiveness of Jewish and Christian traditions. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call Deborah Fidel at 412-605-0816 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Women’s Day Celebration
    JUNE 8—Bethel AME Church, 2720 Webster Ave., Hill District, will host its Women’s Day Celebration. The weekend-long event will include a First Ladies Fashion Show and on June 9,  a special Women’s Day service. All are welcomed. For more information, call 412-683-2160.
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