Art

• You Are Here in Jeannette is hosting an exhibit of expressionist paintings by local artist Tony Naponic at the gallery, 406 Clay Ave. Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Other hours available by appointment. Details: yah504clay.org.

Christmas

• St. James Church, 306 St. James Lane, New Alexandria, will sponsor a live Nativity from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 12 on the church grounds. The public is invited to walk through the displays of live animals, angels, shepherds and the Holy Family. Lessons and Carols will be performed and refreshments served. Details: 724-668-2829, opt. 3.

Church News

• Greensburg Church of the Brethren hosts a night of fun and fellowship for individuals and groups with developmental disabilities from 5 to 7 p.m. Mondays at the church, 554 Stanton St., Southwest Greensburg. Dinner is included. Participants must be accompanied by a family member or caregiver. Donations will be accepted. Details: 724-834-2130 or gbgcob.org.

Classes

• YWCA Westmoreland is accepting registration for two classes planned Dec. 12. “Social Media Mastery: Strategy, Content and Growth” will be offered from 1 to 3 p.m. at the center, 424 N. Main St., Greensburg. “Virtual Start Your Own Business” will be from noon to 2 p.m. online via Zoom. Cost: $25 for each class. Details: 724-834-9390 or info@ywcawestmorelandcounty.com.

Fundraisers

• A dine-to-donate event to benefit Mon Valley Paws will be at 4 p.m. Dec. 11 at Small Town Tavern, 110 Sara Way, Rostraver. There will be a basket auction and 50-50 and a percentage of sales will be donated. Details: 724-493-8305.

• Community Church of Hecla, 537 Hecla Road, Mt. Pleasant Township, will host a turkey dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Dec. 13 at the church. Dine in or takeout. Details and takeout orders: 724-516-0494 or 724-466-2855.

• A Breakfast with Santa will be from 8 to 11 a.m. Dec. 13 at Greensburg Church of the Brethren, 554 Stanton St., Southwest Greensburg. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-834-2130.

Health

• An American Red Cross community blood drive will be from noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 19 at the Smith House at St. Michael’s of the Valley, 2535 Route 381, Ligonier Township. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org.

Meetings

• South Hills Coin Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Bethel Park Municipal Building, 5100 W. Library Ave. There will be a 50-50 raffle and prizes for children. This will be the annual Christmas pizza party. Public welcome. Membership applications are being accepted. Details: 724-984-6611.

• The Braddock Trail chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet Dec 13 at the chapter house, 200 S. Church St., Mt. Pleasant. Lunch will be at noon and the meeting will be at 1 p.m. The program will be presented by the CAR State President Reinhard Brasko.

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