Fundraisers
• Greensburg Masonic Center will sponsor a Breakfast with Santa from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Dec. 21 at the center, 349 Donohoe Road, Hempfield. Menu: pancakes, waffles, sausage, fruit cup and beverage. Cost: $10; children, $5; younger than 5, free. Bring a camera for photo ops with Santa.
• Lincoln Heights Civic Association will have bingo from 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 19 at the center, 42 Millersdale Road, Hempfield. There will be 20 regular games and five quickies. Payout is 50/50. Free coffee. Cost: 25 cents for a three-card board; $1 for quickies.
Health News
• Mt. Pleasant Veterans of Foreign Wars will host a Vitalant community blood drive from 2 to 7 p.m. Dec. 27 in the post social hall, 416 W. Main St. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: 877-258-4825 or vit.la/kx6qmf.
Meeting
• Greensburg College Club will meet at 1 p.m. Dec. 19 at the Greensburg Garden and Civic Center, 951 Old Salem Road, Greensburg. The Hempfield Area High School Show Choir will perform Christmas songs. Public welcome.
Senior Citizen News
• Irwin Senior Activity Center, 310 Oak St., will have a class about mystical moths with a Penn State Master Gardener at 10 a.m. Dec. 17. Top Dog Therapy will visit at 1 p.m. Dec. 18. Everyone is encouraged to wear Christmas attire. Donations are accepted for all activities. Details: 724-787-1760.
Veterans News
• A veterans service officer will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 18 in the office of state Rep. Jill Cooper, 105 Pfeffer Road, suite 5, Washington Township. Services available will include disability and pension claims, benefit questions, assisting spouses with survivor benefits issues and applications for veterans grants. Appointments will be accepted, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: 724-387-9113.
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