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East Suburban Artists League
The featured speaker at the April 2 meeting of the East Suburban Artists League will discuss plans to revitalize the Aluminum City Arts Building in New Kensington.
Ernesto Camacho is the director and co-owner of the Manos Art Gallery in Tarentum. He will discuss a project designed to transform the Aluminum City Arts Building into a multi-faceted arts center with art galleries, a historical museum, video and audio studio, classrooms and more.
The meeting will be at 7 p.m. at Christ’s Lutheran Church, 5330 Old Logan’s Ferry Road in Murrysville.
For more, see ESALart.org.
Wind ensemble will perform at Pitt
The Franklin Regional High School Wind Ensemble will perform as part of the Spring Festival of Bands at the University of Pittsburgh.
The performance will be at 7 p.m. April 14 at Pitt’s Bellefield Hall, 316 S. Bellefield Ave. in the city’s Oakland neighborhood.
Franklin Regional will perform along with the Allegheny Brass Band and the University of Pittsburgh Symphonic Band.
The concert will be livestreamed.
For more, see PittBand.com.
Delmont tax payments
Delmont residents are now able to drop off tax payments to the borough office at 77 Greensburg St.
Payments can be dropped off on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
There is a drop box outside the borough building where residents can drop off tax payments at any time.
Bingo to benefit Meals on Wheels
The Italian American Club in Export will host a bingo from noon to 4 p.m. April 11 to benefit Murrysville Meals on Wheels.
The event will be held at the club, 5930 Kennedy Ave. Tickets are $30 and include lunch.
To reserve a spot, call 412-848-6529. Checks should be made payable to “Murrysville Meals on Wheels.” For more information, visit murrysville-mow.org.
Cognitive health through nutrition discussion
The Mother of Sorrows Church “Boomers & Beyond” speaker series will feature registered dietitian Dianne Staso on April 14.
Staso will discuss the latest research about diet, brain health and foods that can enhance memory, clarity and focus.
The presentation will be at noon in the church’s social hall, 4202 Old William Penn Highway in Murrysville. Attendees are encouraged to bring a bag lunch and a friend. Beverages are provided.
Murrysville Woman’s Club spring event
Tickets are on sale for the Murrysville Woman’s Club annual spring event to benefit the organization’s community projects.
The event begins at 10 a.m. March 28 at the Lamplighter, 6566 Route 22, Salem. The program features Elvis and Johnny Cash performer Lee Dean, a breakfast buffet and a basket raffle.
Tickets are $40 and can be purchased by calling 412-720-8372.
Easter events
• The Murrysville Recreation Department is accepting sign-ups for its “Egg My Yard” program, where recreation staff and volunteers will visit your home to hide candy-stuffed eggs in the front yard. “Egging” will take place March 30. Eggs are available in quantities of 20, 40 and 100 at varying costs. To register, see murrysvilleparecreation.com/195/egg-my-yard.
• An Easter egg hunt for children ages 4 and under will take place at 1 p.m. March 27 at Sardis Park. The Murrysville Community Library will host a story time for children, photos with the Easter bunny and yellow Peep, take-home crafts and a special treat for all participants. Register at murrysvillelibrary.org. Sardis Park is at the corner of Rocky Hill Lane and Saltsburg Road in Murrysville.
Chess tournaments
Local libraries will host regional youth chess tournaments in the coming weeks.
In Delmont, it will be at 9 a.m. March 28 in the library at 75 School St.; in Murrysville, it will be at 9:30 a.m. April 4 in the library at 4130 Sardis Road.
Each tournament has three divisions: junior (grade 4 and below), intermediate (grades 5 to 8) and senior (grades 9 to 12).
To register for a tournament, find its calendar listing at wclibraries.org/events. Winners will be invited to the countywide tournament on April 11.
Woman’s club scholarships
The Murrysville Woman’s Club is accepting applications for its annual nontraditional scholarship program. A minimum of three $3,000 scholarships will be awarded to women seeking to further their education.
Applicants must be Westmoreland County residents, 21 years or older, and must demonstrate financial need. They must be currently enrolled in college or able to provide proof of enrollment.
Applications are available at Seton Hill University, Westmoreland County Community College’s Hempfield and Murrysville campuses, the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, and at libraries in Murrysville, Delmont, Greensburg and New Kensington.
The deadline to apply is April 25. For more, call 724-680-4933 or email joycekoga@yahoo.com.
Red Cross seeks blood donors, volunteers
During Red Cross Month, the American Red Cross urges donors to help the national blood supply recover following a severe shortage and empower their health by making an appointment to give blood or platelets. Donors of all blood types remain critical to keeping momentum up and the blood supply steady headed into spring.
The Red Cross will perform free A1C testing on successful blood, platelet and plasma donations made through March 31, one result per calendar year. Donors also will receive a $15 Amazon gift card by email. Details can be found at redcrossblood.org/march. The American Red Cross supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood. To donate blood or platelets, visit redcrossblood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or use the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
Another way to support the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross is to become a volunteer. Blood donor ambassadors help greet, check in and thank donors at blood drives to ensure they have a positive donation experience. Volunteers also are needed as transportation specialists, ensuring lifesaving blood products are delivered to nearby hospitals. For details and to apply for either position, contact Volunteer Services at 1-800-422-7677 or visit redcross.org/volunteertoday.
State police academy applications open
The Pennsylvania State Police is now accepting applications for its 2026 Law and Leadership Academy – Southwest Location. The application period runs through May 1.
The free program is designed for residents or students in Southwest Pennsylvania, ages 18 and older, who have a high school diploma or GED and are seeking a career in law enforcement. Modeled after professional police academies, the curriculum includes instruction on criminal investigations, traffic laws and police resources, alongside paramilitary training in physical fitness, swimming and marching.
The academy runs from May 11 through Aug. 5. Classes are held:
• Mondays: 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Wednesdays: 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• Saturdays: Two dates (tentative)
The program aims to foster self-discipline and teamwork while giving participants a firsthand look at the cadet experience.
Interested applicants can obtain an application by contacting the Southwest Program Coordinator, Trooper Tristan T. Fay, at tfay@pa.gov, or by visiting www.PATROOPER.com. More information is available on the PSP website.
AARP tax-prep
The AARP Foundation will host several sessions for its annual tax preparation program in Murrysville.
Sessions will take place on March 27 and April 10 at the Murrysville Community Center, 3091 Carson Ave. Advance appointments are required by calling 724-374-3780. Walk-ins are not permitted.
For more, see AARPfoundation.org.
The Association of University People invites potential new members to join them at an event.
The association welcomes singles aged 50 and older, who are four-year college graduates, to join them for activities and to meet new people. Activities include picnics, monthly dinners, a book group and meetups at local concerts and wineries.
For more, call 412-353-9088 or email AUPsingles@gmail.com.
