Westmoreland events include pet blessing, chicken barbecue and photography presentation

Church service

• New Hope Presbyterian Church, North Huntingdon, will offer Blessings of the Pets from noon-2 p.m. Oct. 11 in the church pavilion, 12727 Lincoln Way. Donations of food and toys for animals will be accepted to benefit Pet Friends Inc. of Irwin.

Fundraisers

• Manor Lions will host a chicken barbecue from 11 a.m. until sold out Oct. 10 in the parking lot of Roberts Roofing, Route 993, Manor. Menu: half chicken, applesauce, roll, cookie and drink, $8. Used eyeglasses will be collected in observance of World Vision Day. Details: 724-787-3954

• A drive-thru takeout spaghetti dinner will be from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 11 at St. James Parish, 306 St. James Lane, New Alexandria. Menu: spaghetti, meatballs, tossed salad and beverage. Cost: $10; children, $5. Receive a $1 discount off your adult meal for ordering before Oct. 11. Sponsored by the church Rosary Society. Orders and details: 724-668-2829 or stjamesnewalexandria.org

• The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Ligonier Valley, One Boucher Lane, Ligonier Township, will host a presentation on wildlife photography by exhibiting artist Kelly Coursey Gray at 2 p.m. Oct. 17. Cost: $10 includes light refreshments. Reservations required by Oct. 16. Reservations: 724-238-6015 or ligonier@sama-art.org

Meetings

• The Greensburg chapter of the Women’s Business Network will meet at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 14 online. Those attending can learn how the group supports the success and growth of women in business. All meetings will be held online until further notice. Details: Kathy Ribnisky, 724-875-6216

• The Laurel Highlands chapter of the Women’s Business Network will meet at 8 a.m. Oct. 15 online. Those attending can learn how the group supports the success and growth of women in business. All meetings will be held online until further notice. Details: Rita Graham, 724-963-5683

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