Murrysville area: Alzheimer's fundraiser, farmers' market, live music and more

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Ginny’s Carniv-Alz

The Alzheimer’s Association will host an afternoon carnival June 29 in Murrysville as part of its “The Longest Day” initiative.

“The Longest Day” is a campaign the association undertakes annually during the summer solstice, the day of the year with the longest amount of daylight.

“Ginny’s Carniv-Alz” will take place from 12-4 p.m. June 29 at Ginny’s Neighborhood Pizza Joint, 5549 Old William Penn Highway in Murrysville. It will include music, food, drinks, entertainment, games and children’s activities, to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association. The cost for a “play-all-day” pass is $20 and includes access to vendor carnival games, a video gaming trailer, dunk tank and more.

Parking will be at Murrysville Community Park, 4056 Wiestertown Road, with free shuttle service to the event. There will be on-site handicap parking at the event.

Playa Bowls opens

Playa Bowls, a national chain serving acai bowls, smoothies and juices, opened June 21 in the Blue Spruce Shoppes, on Blue Spruce Way in Murrysville.

The store is owned by Greensburg native Beth Bennett and her family.

The store employs 27 local staff members.

For more, see Playabowls.com/location/murrysville.

Farmers market

The Murrysville Farmers Market is open weekly through the end of summer.

It will take place from 3-7 p.m. Thursday evenings outside the Murrysville Volunteer Fire Company at 3235 Sardis Road.

For more, see MurrysvillePArecreation.com or the market’s Facebook page.

Music night at Newhouse Park

The Delmont Recreation Committee will host a night of music, food and fun June 26 at Newhouse Park.

The event will run from 6 p.m. to dusk and will feature music by The Phisbins, food from Cousins Maine Lobster and Red Barn Winery.

The next music night will be July 10.

For more, or for regular recreation committee updates, text “EVENTS” to 724-442-3525.

Scholarships available

The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency is seeking entries from 2025-26 college students, graduate students and their parents to win a $2,500 scholarship sweepstakes from the PA Forward Student Loan Program.

Anyone who opts in to receive communications, which will include tips on planning for and paying for college, between June 5 and Dec. 15, 2025, will be entered into the scholarship sweepstakes. A total of 12 winners will be selected in August and in December this year, prior to each semester.

The PA Forward Scholarship Sweepstakes is open to Pennsylvania residents only.

To enter, visit PHEAA.org/ss.

Mary Todd Lincoln presentation

The Delmont Historical Preservation Society will host a July 12 presentation on the life of Mary Todd Lincoln, wife of President Abraham Lincoln.

JoAnn Peterson will present a first-person historical performance at noon in the Delmont Presbyterian Church’s Carson Hall, 101 Church St. in Delmont.

There will be a presidential “Ladies and Gents” luncheon at noon, followed by the program at 1 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the society’s fundraising to rebuild the historic watering trough on East Pittsburgh Street.

To reserve a ticket, call 724-420-4455 by July 7.

Blood drives

Murrysville recreation officials will partner with the American Red Cross to host blood drives on July 16, Sept. 11 and Nov. 11. Drives will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Murrysville Community Center, 3091 Carson Ave.

To register and schedule an appointment, see RedCrossBlood.org.

Upcoming public meetings

• July 1: Export council, 6:30 p.m. at the borough building, 5823 Washington Avenue. An agenda is available in advance at ExportPennsylvania.com.

• July 2: Murrysville council, 7 p.m. at the Murrysville municipal building, 4100 Sardis Road. Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast local access Channel 21 and streamed live at Murrysville.com.

• July 8: Delmont council, 7 p.m. at the borough building, 77 Greensburg Street. An agenda is available in advance at DelmontBoro.com.

Norwin Class of ’80 to hold reunion

The Norwin Class of 1980 will hold its 45th class reunion from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 16, at the Core Event Center, 100 Colony Drive, Irwin.

To register, go to the class Facebook page: Norwin Class of ’80, or send an email with the subject: Norwin 1980 Reunion to sandisoc@comcast.net.