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A total of 17 events and openings took place May 30-31 in the Mon River Towns, including:
- W.A. Young & Sons Machine Shop and Foundry – open both days for tours
- Friendship Hill National Historic Site – open both days, per usual
- Mon River Spring Paddle from Rices Landing to Fredericktown
- Greensboro Farmers’ Market
- Greensboro Historical Log Cabin open for tours
- The Captain’s Watch Inn Open House
- Meet the Mon Mermaid and children’s book reading in Brownsville
- Flatiron Building Heritage Museum and Visitor Center open for tours
- Broad Ave. shops in North Belle Vernon open with specials and refreshments
- Children’s craft classes at Knick Knacks & Paddy Wacks in Monongahela
- Greene Cove Yacht Club parking lot party
- Leaning House Fine Cigars summer kickoff
- Greene River Trail Fun Walk & Ride
- Mad Men Summer BBQ at the Good ‘Ol Days House
- Party on the Patio at the Riviera
In all, seven communities were represented. Most of the events were planned and hosted by local communities and small businesses, with some idea generation and limited support offered by the River Town Program. The Mon River Spring Paddle and Greene River Trail Fun Walk & Ride in particular were hosted by the River Town Program.
Read more here and see photos of the events here.