We had the most spectacular day at the zoo this year.  The Lord smiled on us and blessed us with a picture-perfect day, wonderful companionship and safe traveling mercies.  We praise Him and thank Him for His grace to us.  To the right are some of the pictures from that day.   I'm very sorry if you were unable to join us.  Our adventure for June will be a picnic at McConnell Mill State Park in Potersville.   This will be an all-day event, which means you can come and go as you please.

Here are 2 websites to check out for the park.

http://www.visitlawrencecounty.com/get_here.asp 


http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/mcconnellsmill.aspx

If clicking on the url does not take you to the sight, copy and paste the address into your address bar.

EVENT FOR JUNE

DATE:          Jun 19, 2010

RAIN DATE:   JUNE 26

TIME:          11 a.m.  -  ?

PLACE:        McConnell Mill State Park

PURPOSE:   Rest, Relaxation, Fellowship, Food, Hiking, Sitting, Picture-taking, Card-Playing, Napping, Soaking Feet in Creek, Eatting, Whateveryouwanttodowillwork.

WHAT TO BRING:  Folding chair,  a dish to share for approximately 10 people,  your own drink, a game if you wish.

If you choose to drive yourself, I will add directions to the picnic site before the picnic date. If you would like to follow me, you can meet me in Slippery Rock at the Giant Eagle parking lot in the section directly behind Rite Aid pharmacy.  If you want to follow me, PLEASE LET ME KNOW.  Otherwise, I won't be there waiting on anyone. 

I will be taking my grill and will begin firing it up around 11 am.  PLEASE BRING A DISH TO SHARE FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 PEOPLE. 

I will also be providing the following:  Plates;  eatting utensils;  napkins;    cups;  table coverings;  condiments;  hot dogs and hamburgers

DIRECTONS: 

From the NORTH, you can come down either Rt.19 or I-79.

I-79:  go SOUTH to EXIT 99 (Butler/New Castle)
at the stop sign, take 4will22 WEST  (turn left toward New Castle)  for  1.7 miles

TO PICNIC AREA:   You will see a on the right with a left arrow that says "McConnells Mill".  Move to the center lane.  McConnells Mill Road turns LEFT only.  (it looks like a country road partially hidden by trees.  Turn LEFT for  1.1 miles.  KILDOO PICNIC AREA  will be on the right.  Look for a sign, but I'm hoping to secure the group of tables on the left side of the parking lot. 

FROM MERCER AREA:  go SOUTH on Rt 19 until you come to the Rt. 422 Exit.  Proceed west on Rt 422 toward New Castle for approximtely 1/4 mile.  Follow above directions to picnic area.

FROM BUTLER:   go WEST on Rt. 422 toward New Castle. From the Pilot Service Center, go approximtely 1.5 miles.  Follow above directons to Picnic Area.