Marion Lodge #562

05/02/2026

🐓🚨TODAY IS THE DAY 🚨🍗

BIG CHICKEN COOKOUT OPENS IN 1 HOUR

🕚 11:30 AM – 5:00 PM (new earlier start time!)
📍 Pleasant Valley Masonic Center
530 Pleasant Valley Road, Connellsville
🍽️ Drive-Thru / Take-Out Only

For only $15 you get:
- Charcoal-grilled half chicken
- Homemade potato salad
- Baked beans
- Roll & butter
- Apple pie

Dinners sold at the door on a first-come, first-served basis — so come early!

This is a fantastic community event that helps fund the Masonic Center's good works. Bring your appetite and your friends! 🐔

04/25/2026

🩸 Blood Drive at Pleasant Valley Masonic Lodge!
Come help save lives and Celebrate More Life by donating blood this June!
📍 Pleasant Valley Masonic Lodge
Fellowship Hall
515 Pleasant Valley Rd
Mt. Olive, Connellsville
🗓️ Saturday, June 6
⏰ 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
If you’re an eligible donor with type O, B, or A, consider a Power Red donation — red blood cells are the most commonly transfused component and help the most patients!
✅ Make your appointment now to save time:
Visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter code PVMC
or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
Bonus! Donate between June 1–28 and receive a $15 e-gift card!
Let’s make a difference in our community this summer. Every donation helps patients in need. 💉❤️

03/31/2026

Grand Lodge Tour – Saturday, April 18th

Brethren,

Laurel Lodge No. 651 will be traveling to the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia on Saturday, April 18th for a full day of fellowship and Masonic experience.

Cost: $70 per person

Schedule:
- Departure: 6:00 AM from the Planet Fitness parking lot
- Expected arrival in Philadelphia: ~11:00 AM
- Guided tour of the Grand Lodge
- Conferral of a 3rd Degree at 3:00 PM
- Return to Uniontown: ~10:00 PM

This will be a great opportunity to enjoy fellowship, learning, and visiting one of Pennsylvania’s most historic and impressive Masonic sites.

If you plan to attend or need more details, please reach out to Laurel Lodge No. 651!

03/29/2026

OPENINGS STILL AVAILABLE

📅 Saturday, April 11
🕣 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Across from the Pleasant Valley Lodge –
Mt. Olive Church
515 Pleasant Valley Rd, Connellsville

Pre-register + complete RapidPass at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to breeze through in less time!

Extra perk: Donate between March 30–April 12 and grab a limited-edition Red Cross x Life is Good T-shirt! (While supplies last 👕)

Tag a friend who should join you—let’s fill those chairs! 💪❤️

Call 1-800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter code PVMASONS to schedule an appointment.

REMEMBER: This blood drive will not take place at the Pleasant Valley Masonic center, but across the road at the Mt. Olive Church!

03/14/2026

What an unforgettable evening at Marion Lodge #562!

This past Thursday we proudly held the pinning ceremony for our distinguished 50-year members — true pillars of our fraternity whose decades of service and dedication continue to inspire every brother in the lodge.

We were also honored to witness the presentation of the Master Builder Award to a most deserving brother whose leadership and craftsmanship have strengthened our Masonic home.

Adding to the joy, Marion Lodge #562 received the prestigious Traveling Gavel Award for 2025 — a wonderful recognition of our lodge’s excellence, hospitality, and fraternal spirit!

Another amazing highlight, the official visit of our DDGM, who brought wisdom, encouragement, and the light of the Grand Lodge. We were equally delighted to welcome our visiting brethren from the 30th Masonic District — your presence made the night even more special.

Thank you to every brother who attended and helped make this a night we will long remember. The bonds of friendship and the principles of Freemasonry shine brighter than ever at Marion Lodge #562.

03/04/2026

Dear Brethren of Marion Lodge #562,

As we embark on the 30th Masonic District's Traveling Season, let's shine a light on this cherished tradition that strengthens our bonds across the district! This is a prime opportunity to maintain our fraternal relations and foster ongoing Masonic rapport with our fellow lodges. At Marion Lodge, we've always demonstrated unwavering dedication to the traveling season—let's keep that momentum going strong! I encourage each of you to join in our lodge activities and travel with us to the official visits of other lodges in the 30th District. Your participation not only enriches your own Masonic journey but also uplifts the entire community. For all the details, including dates and times for each lodge's official visit, please refer to your February notice. Let's make this season one to remember—see you on the road!

Fraternally,
Gavin Gallaher, Senior Warden
Marion Lodge #562

Send a message to learn more

03/03/2026

Strike one... strike two... STRIKE THREE — you're DEAD! ⚾🔪😱

Mystery's Most Wanted is bringing their hilarious interactive murder mystery dinner theater to the Pleasant Valley Masonic Center:

It's One-Two-Three Strikes... You're Dead!

Journey to Muddyville and watch as the players rack up impressive RBIs, ERAs... and at least one DOA! A night packed with comedy, suspense, and a delicious dinner.

📅 Saturday, April 18, 2026
🕔 Doors open at 5:00 PM | Dinner at 6:00 PM
📍 Pleasant Valley Masonic Center
530 Pleasant Valley Road, Connelsville
💰 $40 per person — Tables of 6, 8, or 10 available!
🍽️ Dinner included | BYOB

This is interactive fun where YOU help solve the crime — perfect for date night, friends, family, or team-building!

Call 412-610-6275 for info & to RSVP (don't wait — these events sell out!)
Check out more at www.mysterysmostwanted.com

03/02/2026

🚨Who's hungry for some seriously good eats 🚨

BIG CHICKEN COOKOUT is back — and this year serving EARLIER for lunch!

📅 Saturday, May 2, 2026
🕚 11:30 AM – 5:00 PM (new earlier start time!)
📍 Pleasant Valley Masonic Center
530 Pleasant Valley Road, Connellsville
🍽️ Drive-Thru / Take-Out Only

For only $15 you get:
- Charcoal-grilled half chicken
- Homemade potato salad
- Baked beans
- Roll & butter
- Apple pie

Dinners sold at the door on a first-come, first-served basis — so come early!

This is a fantastic community event that helps fund the Masonic Center's good works. Bring your appetite and your friends! 🐔

Questions? Contact Alan Sandusky at 724-557-1441

Tag someone who'd love this and share to spread the word!

02/22/2026

AROUND THE 30Th NEWS:

Join us for the Ligonier Lodge No. 331 Annual Gun Bash!
Saturday, March 7th, 2026 at Huber Hall in Latrobe.
Doors open NOON | First gun drawn 1 PM

All-you-can-eat catered meal + chance to win from over $9,000 in guns, plus more guns, merch & cash prizes!

One of the biggest fundraisers of the year – proceeds support Lodge expenses and donations to local community organizations.

Come out, bring friends, and support a great cause!
Tickets & info:
Contact Bro. Michael J. Vernon [email protected]
724-331-6858.

02/22/2026

Brethren, what a fantastic 'extra meeting' this past week at the Pleasant Valley Masonic Center! Great turnout, meaningful work, and the kind of fellowship that reminds us why we gather. Grateful for every Brother who made it special. On to the next!

02/22/2026

🌼 This spring, who’s ready to make a real difference in just one hour?

Give blood at our upcoming drive and help save lives—especially if you’re type O, B, A, or Power Red eligible (those red cells are the most transfused!).

📅 Saturday, April 11
🕣 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Across from the Pleasant Valley Lodge –
Mt. Olive Church
515 Pleasant Valley Rd, Connellsville

Pre-register + complete RapidPass at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to breeze through in less time!

Extra perk: Donate between March 30–April 12 and grab a limited-edition Red Cross x Life is Good T-shirt! (While supplies last 👕)

Tag a friend who should join you—let’s fill those chairs! 💪❤️

Call 1-800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter code PVMASONS to schedule an appointment.

REMEMBER: This blood drive will not take place at the Pleasant Valley Masonic center, but across the road at the Mt. Olive Church!