Westmoreland happenings: Blessing of pets, Pink Out fundraiser and Hobgoblin Hikes

Art

• Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Ligonier Valley will host an exhibition, “Here and Beyond” and luncheon at noon Oct. 21 at the museum, 1 Boucher Lane, Ligonier Township. Artist Jack Mayer will be the speaker. Cost: $15. Registration required by Oct. 18. Reservations: 724-238-6015 or ligonier@sama-art.org

Church

• New Hope Presbyterian Church, 12727 Lincoln Way, North Huntingdon, will offer blessings for pets from noon-2 p.m. Oct. 10. The Rev. Brenda Barnes will officiate. Donations will be accepted benefit the Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh Wildlife Center. Flu shots will be available from noon-12:30 p.m. Bring your insurance card.

• Mother of Sorrows Parish, 4202 Old William Penn Highway, Murrysville, offers free monthly Lunch and Learn sessions for members of the community. This month’s event will be from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 12 in the church social hall. Bring a brown bag lunch. Beverages will be provided. Msgr. James T. Gaston, director of clergy formation for the Catholic Diocese of Greensburg, will discuss “Blessed Are Those Who Mourn – Really?”

Fundraiser

• Norwin Lady Knights volleyball team will sponsor a Pink Out fundraiser Oct 7 against Hempfield at the high school gymnasium, 251 McMahon Drive. North Huntingdon. The junior varsity game will begin at 6 p.m. and the varsity at 7. There will be a basket auction to benefit a local Norwin family impacted by a brain tumor.

Halloween event

• Westmoreland County Parks and Recreation Hobgoblin Hikes will be from 7-9 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Cedar Creek Park and Oct. 23 at Twin Lakes Park. Half-mile hike haunted by ghouls, monsters and goblins recommended for ages 8 and older. Parents are urged to attend with children. Donations will be accepted. Rain or shine. Details: 724-830-3950

Health

• Excela Health will offer wellness check diagnostic screenings from 6:30-9:30 a.m. Oct. 16 at Mt. Pleasant Excela Square at Frick, 508 S. Church St. Sponsored by Mt. Pleasant Rotary. Covid-19 guidelines will be observed. Appointments required. Registration and details: 877-771-1234 or excelahealth.org

Library news

• Adams Memorial Library, 1112 Ligonier St., Latrobe, will offer, “A Tour of Scotland,” with Paul Thompson, president of the St. Andrew’s Society of Pittsburgh at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 16. There will be demonstrations of the Highland bagpipe and ancient dances of Scotland. Registration required. Registration: 724-539-1972

Meetings

• The Braddock Trail chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet in person and virtually Oct. 9 at the chapter house, 200 S. Church St., Mt. Pleasant. Lunch will be served at noon and the meeting will begin at 1 p.m. State Chairman Becky Braun will present a program, “Madonna of the Trail.” The lunch committee will be Carol Proud, Ann Roller, Fran Vas and Cynthia Mulligan.

• Local chapters of the Women’s Business Network have scheduled meetings. Those attending can learn how the group supports the success and growth of women in business. Professional women are welcome and can attend as a guest at no cost. Some meetings will be held online. Call the chapter representative for more information.

- Laurel Highlands chapter will meet from 8-9:45 a.m. Oct. 7 and 21 at Ignite Headquarters, 4 South St., Youngwood. Details: Liza Lauer, 724-331-9928

- Ligonier Chapter will meet from 9-10:30 a.m. Oct. 7 and 21 at Connections Café, 109 S. Market St., Ligonier. Details: Tara Hassler, 814-691-3346

- Greensburg Chapter will meet from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 14 and 28 at Tapped Brick Oven and Pour House, 6004 Lincoln Highway, Greensburg. Details: Tina McHugh, 724-787-5417

- All virtual chapters will meet at 7:30 p.m. today and Sept. 15 online at Zoom.us. Guests are welcome at no cost. Details: Jennifer Pasquale, 412-908-1663

Support groups

The following meetings will be hosted in October by Sage’s Army Inc., a non-profit that fights drug addiction, at the recovery center, 6044 Route 30, suite 400, Hempfield.

• Family Reinforcement and Recovery, 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays. This is an on-going group that deals with immediate addiction crisis.

• Dual Recovery Anonymous, 2 p.m. Mondays

• Recovery Life Group, 5:30-7 p.m. Mondays

• All Recovery, noon weekdays

• Gamblers Anonymous, 7:30-9 p.m. Mondays

• SMART Recovery, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Abstinence towards long-term quality of life.

• SMART Teen and Young Adult, 3:30 p.m. Self-help group discussion.

• Alcoholics Anonymous Friday Night Gratitude, 7:30 p.m. Fridays

• Alcoholics Anonymous Saturday Night Sober, 7:30 p.m. Saturdays

• Alcoholics Anonymous Sunday Serenity, 10:30 a.m. Sundays

• Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m. Sundays

Events planned at the group headquarters, 216 Fourth St., Irwin, include:

• GRASP Grief Group, 6:30-8 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays

• Narcotics Anonymous Spiritually Lit, 10 a.m. Sundays

Special events

• Derry First United Methodist Church, 311 N. Ligonier St., will host its free monthly Ladies Lunch at noon Oct. 12 at the church. Public welcome.

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