Murrysville area: Nature hikes, car show and more

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Conservancy hikes

The Westmoreland Conservancy will host the following upcoming hikes:

• July 12: “Enchanted Evening” firefly walk, 8:30 p.m. leaving from the Universal Pedestrian Trailhead at the Morosini Reserve, on Morosini Farm Road in Murrysville.

• July 13: “Walk Through the Seasons” hike, 10 a.m. leaving from the King Reserve on Crowfoot Road. The hike will be led by former conservancy board member Lindsey Praksti on the reserve’s red trail.

To register, see WestmorelandConservancy.org/event-registration.

Chevy car show

Jim Shorkey Chevrolet in Murrysville will host the fifth annual All Chevy Car Show on Aug. 23.

It will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the dealership, 6730 William Penn Highway in Murrysville. Register a vehicle to display by Aug. 16 at Bit.ly/3IaiyfG.

Proceeds will benefit the Rhodes Cancer Foundation.

For more, call 724-387-1500 or see JimShorkeyMurrysvilleChevy.com.

Delmont Daze

The annual Delmont Daze celebration will take place at 11 a.m. Aug. 2 at the borough’s Rose Wigfield Parklet on Greensburg Street.

The afternoon will include food trucks, live music and entertainment, a basket auction, crafters, vendors, a 1 p.m. parade through downtown and more.

For more, see DelmontBoro.com.

Playground program seeks volunteers

The Murrysville Playground Program is seeking teenage volunteers.

The program is looking for volunteers ages 14-18 to serve as mentors and help with games and activities.

The program runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays through July 30, however volunteers are not required to attend daily.

The program takes place at Murrysville Community Park at 4056 Wiestertown Road.

For more, or to volunteer, call 724-327-2100, ext. 115 email cgreene@murrysville.com.

‘Are You Smarter Than a Librarian?’

The Delmont Public Library will host a team trivia night, “Are You Smarter Than a Librarian?” at 5 p.m. July 16.

Teams of three will compete against the library staff and each other, answering question about everything from pop culture to books. The competition is for those ages 16 and up.

Register online at DelmontLibrary.org. The library is at 75 School Street in Delmont.

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.

Murrysville Concert in the Park

The annual Murrysville Concert in the Park will take place from 4 p.m. to dusk Aug. 9 at Murrysville Community Park.

This year’s lineup features Landline Bluegrass at 5:15 p.m., the Nied’s Hotel Band at 8 p.m., and a third band yet to be announced.

The concert is free and open to the public, and the afternoon will include food vendors, games and fireworks at dusk.

The park is at 4056 Wiestertown Road in Murrysville.

For more, see Murrysville.com/188/Concert-in-the-Park.

‘Keller’s Kritters’ at Delmont library

Keller’s Kritters, a family-run animal education program will make a July 10 stop at the Delmont Public Library for a presentation.

It will be at 5 p.m., open to children of all ages, and will feature facts and experiences with exotic animals.

Registration is required — go to DelmontLibrary.org and click on the “Events Calendar” link.

Etiquette expert featured at speaker series

Liz Aquino, founder of the Good Manners Group, will be the featured speaker at the July 8 “Boomers & Beyond” speaker series at Mother of Sorrows Church in Murrysville.

Aquino will present tools to allow people to feel confident and comfortable in social situations, interactions and relationships.

The presentation will be at noon at the church’s social hall, 4202 Old William Penn Highway in Murrysville.

Participants may bring a brown bag lunch and a guest. Beverages are provided. There is no cost to attend.

Live music at Ginny’s

Ginny’s Neighborhood Pizza Joint in Murrysville will host live music events later this summer.

They include singer-songwriter Brian Genovesi from 7-9 p.m. Aug. 9, and Pittsburgh bluegrass group the Sweaty Already String Band from 7-10 p.m. Aug. 22.

For more, see GinnysPizza.com.

Mother of Sorrows Community Festival

Mother of Sorrows Church in Murrysville will host its annual community festival Aug. 1-2 at the church, 4202 Old William Penn Highway.

It will feature a “Taste of Murrysville” food court staffed by local restaurants, live music by The Trucksters on Aug. 1 and The Lyin’ Hearts on Saturday, a kids’ zone, games of skill and chance for all ages, basket raffles and more.

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.

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.

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.