Murrysville area: Franklin Regional lecture series, East End Kids auditions, comedy benefit, more

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Franklin Regional to start parent, community lecture series

Franklin Regional officials will host the first speaker in the Franklin Regional Parent & Community Lecture Series on Jan. 25 with a presentation by dietitian Ruth Harper.

It will be at 6 p.m., Jan. 25 at the school’s Little Theater, 4660 Old William Penn Highway in Murrysville.

Harper will present “Raising a Competent Eater: A Balanced Approach Amid Our Culture’s Preoccupation with Food and Body.” Harper is a registered dietitian.

There is no cost to attend. For more, call 724-327-5456.

New sessions for Storytime at Murrysville library

Murrysville Community Library officials announced additional sessions as Storytime returns this month.

• Babies-n-Books, 10 a.m. Tuesdays through Jan. 24, for children 12-24 months old and caregivers.

• Toddler Time, 10 a.m. Wednesdays through Feb. 22, for children 24-36 months old.

• Preschool Storytime will have two sessions, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., on Fridays for children 3-6 years old.

• Saturday Storytime, 10 a.m. Jan. 28, for children 3-6 years old. Simple STEM concepts and a craft activity will also be part of the session.

The library is at 4130 Sardis Road. For more, call 724-327-1102 or see MurrysvilleLibrary.org.

East End Kids auditions

Larry Cervi’s East End Kids performance ensemble will hold a Jan. 22 audition session at 1 p.m. for teens ages 12-18.

Those auditioning should prepare two Broadway songs (32 bars of a ballad and 32 bars of an uptempo song. Bring a phone or sing acapella. Be prepared to learn a short routine, and wear attire that promotes movement. Trained dancers may wear dance attire.

For more, or to fill out a Google form to audition, see Cervi-EastEndKids.org, email LCervi@comcast.net or call 412-418-0797.

Comedy night benefits Canes baseball team

Jim Krenn will be featured at a comedy fundraiser for the Canes Pennsylvania Baseball 12U team.

It will be held at 7 p.m. Jan 14 at the Murrysville Community Center, 3091 Carson Ave. Tickets are $50 and include beer, appetizers and a chance to win door prizes. A cash bar will be available along with raffles and a 50/50 drawing.

For more, call 412-573-1660, see CanesPA412.org or email wilkinsonsh8@gmail.com.

Martial arts studio to open Jan. 30 in Murrysville

Premier Martial Arts will open Jan. 30 in the Maple Commons on Route 22 in Murrysville.

The martial arts studio offers classes in karate, kickboxing, tae kwon do, Brazilian jiu-jitsu and krav maga/self-defense.

Premier Martial Arts is at 4811 William Penn Highway. For more, call 412-342-0980.

Cornhole tournament set

A cornhole tournament in Delmont will benefit the Franklin Regional Lady Panthers softball team.

It will be held at 6 p.m. Jan. 28 at St. John Baptist de La Salle’s banquet hall, 497 Athena Drive. Two-player teams will compete in a double-elimination tournament. There is a 64-team limit.

The cost is $80 per team, and $25 for spectators.

The event will include food and beverages, a silent auction and a 50/50 raffle. For more email twoehler40@gmail.com.

Delmont library programs

• Tax help (by appointment only), noon on Jan. 24; 10 a.m. Jan. 28; and noon on Jan. 31

• Q&A class on technology, 10:30 a.m. Jan. 26 with instructor Gina McGrath. Learn the basics of using an iPhone or Android smartphone, tablet or laptop.

All programs are held at the library, 75 School Road. Register online at DelmontLibrary.org.

Public meeting dates

The following meetings are open to the public:

• Franklin Regional school board, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23 at the Murrysville municipal building, 4100 Sardis Road. Meetings are broadcast on Comcast local access Channel 19 and livestreamed at Murrysville.com. An agenda is available in advance at Go.boarddocs.com/pa/frrg/Board.nsf.