All military veterans or surviving family members of veterans residing in the 57th Legislative District are invited to my Veterans Appreciation Picnic on Thursday, Sept. 14, from 4-7 p.m., at Youngwood Park and Pool, 801 S. 10th St., Youngwood. For registration or more information, please contact my district office at 724-834-6400 by Tuesday, Aug. 1. Once the veteran information is compiled, a personal invitation will be mailed to each veteran or family member with further details.