Talk about the something OLD from the bride's to-do list of "something new, something borrowed, something blue..."

Oliver Miller Homestead can certainly do old.

A June "wedding" Sunday at the historical site in South Park is a recreation of the experience two frontier couples would have had in the late 1700s.

Although a real wedding once was held at the homestead between two volunteers who worked there, this will be more of an educational event.

A character named the Rev. John Clark will officiate between a bride and groom, with all the frontier trappings.

And there aren't many.

A second wedding will feature a penniless "widow" who will wear a simple shift instead of a wedding dress; her friends will give her clothing and goods afterward.

Let's just say there will be no chocolate fountain.

Frontier brides were fond of the month of June because if married in June, the bride was likely to give birth to her first baby in the following spring. That would allow her to recover in time for the fall harvest.

The historical re-creations might be a good lesson for today's stressed young couples having to include the ongoing recession on their guest lists.

Festivities begin at 2 p.m. Admission is $2. For more, call 412-835-1554 or visit www.olivermiller.org.

Oh, and don't worry about gifts. Frontier brides didn't have time to register. They were busy growing turnips for the wedding buffet.

Duquesne High School no longer exists, but nostalgia for the days when it was robust still lingers.

That's why a group of Duquesne graduates are busy planning a reunion for August 2010 that includes the classes of 1975-79. The exact date and location have not yet been finalized but details will be available soon, said David Marks, a 1976 graduate.

The idea came up last year when Mr. Marks ran into some former high school friends while out shopping last fall. The friends were not all from the same graduating class but discussed how nice it would be to have a reunion that included everyone.

So Mr. Marks and Ron Seeman, a 1977 grad, agreed to co-chair a reunion committee. There are now about 20 people involved in the planning efforts, including a committee that is dedicated to contacting all of the approximately 700 graduates from the five-year period. So far, about 20 percent of the graduates have been contacted.

Anyone from the five classes included in the reunion who would like more information can contact Mr. Marks at dmarks69@verizon.net.

Talk about a red, white and blue gathering. The extensive Rosborough Family, with ties throughout the South Hills, Washington County and beyond, celebrates its 100th family reunion on July 4. The event begins at 11 a.m. at Cedar Creek Park, Rostraver Township, Pavilion 16.

If you think you are a part of this family, which traces is roots back to Donora hundreds of years ago, e-mail Bob Rosborough at rcrj84@comcast.com.