Norwin Art League scholarship
The Norwin Art League is accepting applications for its annual $1,000 scholarship, which is being presented this year in honor of Albert Froeschl to recognize his longtime support of the organization.
The scholarship is open to local high school students who plan to attend college and major in either a visual arts field or in art education with a focus on the visual arts.
Prospective applicants can obtain the necessary forms and a full list of requirements by visiting the Norwin Art League studio, 306 Main St., Irwin.
Information and application materials also are available by contacting Mary Lou Hall via email at ml.mace@yahoo.com. The deadline for all scholarship entries is April 20.
St. Stephen church fish fry
St. Stephen Byzantine Catholic Church, 90 Bethel Road, North Huntingdon, will hold its annual Lenten fish fry every Friday throughout the Lenten season, with the exception of Good Friday.
The fish fry will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
A gluten-friendly option will be available.
Manor church to hold cooking classes
Refuge Church, 21 Broadway Ave., Manor, will host two free cooking classes to teach participants how to prepare three different soups.
Classes are from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 28 and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. March 2.
There is no cost to participate, but those interested are encouraged to register in advance.
Free child care will be provided by church volunteers.
For more information, email to info@churchrefuge.com.
St. Agnes Church to hold fish fry
St. Agnes Church at St. Agnes Lane, North Huntingdon, will hold a drive-through fish fry on Fridays during Lent, beginning Feb. 20 and continuing through March 13.
The fish fry will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. The church will have both baked and hand-breaded fried cod dinners, a fried cod sandwich, and traditional sides such as French fries, haluski and pierogi.
Cubcake fundraiser
Bakers are being sought to contribute cupcakes to the Norwin Lions Club’s 11th annual Cubcake Wars fundraiser from noon to 3 p.m. March 1 at the Norwin High School cafeteria, 251 McMahon Drive.
The proceeds from the cupcake sale go to the charities supported by the Norwin Lions and the service organization’s Kitty Sack program, which provides food for Norwin elementary students to combat food insecurity.
In addition to the cupcake sale, there will be a gift basket auction.
Admission is free.
For more information, visit NorwinLions.com.
Bushy Run events
Bushy Run Battlefield in Penn Township will host a speaker on Feb. 21 and its annual Charter Day on March 8.
The speaker, part of the historical site’s regular “History Speaks” series, will discuss how Bushy Run is portrayed in films. The event will be held at 1 p.m. at the museum, 1253 Route 993. Admission is $15 for regular attendees and $10 for those who are members of the Bushy Run Battlefield Heritage Society. Popcorn is included in admission.
Charter Day recognizes the day in 1681 when William Penn received a grant of 26 million acres from English King Charles II — land that would become Pennsylvania. Attendees can explore the museum and speak with reenactors about the state’s history.
The event will be held from noon to 3 p.m. in the museum and is free to attend. Cake, drinks and snacks will be served.
Cake decorating fundraiser
The Franklin Regional Panthers Against Cancer Club will host a March 7 cake decorating fundraiser at The Kitchen by Vangura, 14431 Vangura Lane in North Huntingdon.
The club is raising money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society through its Student Visionaries of the Year program. The cost is $75 and all proceeds go toward the club’s fundraising.
Participants will take home a decorated flower cake.
Register for the event, which will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m, at Eventbrite.com — enter “cake decorating panthers against cancer” in the search box.
Church organizing 7th annual purse bash
St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church is sponsoring its seventh annual Purse Bash Fundraiser from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 21 — doors will open at 11:30 — in the church’s social hall, 2110 Haymaker Road, Monroeville.
Tickets are $50 each and includes 20 chances to bid on designer purses.
Lunch is provided along with soft drinks, coffee and tea. A cash bar will be available; no outside alcohol is permitted.
Winners must be present to claim all prizes.
Optional lotteries for additional purses and raffles also will be available to purchase.
To purchase tickets, visit stnicholasmonroeville.org/events or call Amanda Formato at 412-980-8944.
3 Rivers Psychic Fair set for March 14-15
The 3 Rivers Psychic Fair, featuring more than 55 vendors, returns from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 14-15 at Comfort Inn, 699 Rodi Road, Penn Hills.
Workshops will be available on a variety of topics, including manifesting, authenticity, feminine rising, group psychic medium readings and telepathy.
The fair takes place three times a year in and around the city of Pittsburgh. The next events are scheduled for July 25 and Oct. 17-18. The fair offers psychic, intuitive and medium readings, as well as Reiki and energy healers and holistic products.
The mission of the fair is to connect, heal and educate. It aims to help people expand their minds, learn about their bodies and kindle their inner flames.
Admission is $5, payable by cash or credit card. There also will be a 50-50.
To learn more, visit 3riverspf.com. To view a list of readers and vendors enrolled, visit facebook.com/3RiversPsychicFair.
Heating assistance program enrollment
The federally funded Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, has opened enrollment for the season, offering one-time cash grants to qualifying applicants to help with home heating bills or emergency repairs.
Households can apply through April 10 or until the funds are depleted.
Residents can apply at compass.state.pa.us or by calling 866-857-7095.
Association of University People
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.
