Fundraisers

• Westmoreland Historical Society will sponsor a free candlelight open house from 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 9 at Historic Hanna’s Town, 809 Forbes Trail Road, Greensburg. Refreshments will be served by the fire in Hanna’s Tavern. Lanterns will light the path to the Westmoreland History Education Center Museum where the gift shop will be open.

• Community Church of Hecla, 537 Hecla Road, Mt. Pleasant Township, will host a turkey dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 11 at the church. Dine in or takeout. Details and takeout orders: 724-396-8065 or 724-244-2586.

• A holiday craft and vendor show will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 11 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 407 Duquesne Ave., Trafford. There will be a bake sale and concession stand.

• A silent art auction to benefit Community Revitalization of West Newton (CROWN) will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 11 at West Newton United Presbyterian Church, 300 E. Main St. Use the Third Street entrance. Items donated by local artists will include stained glass, sketches, photography, wood craft, poetry, pottery and quilts. To donate, email crown15089@yahoo.com.

• Friends of Penn Area Library will host a used books and more sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 10 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 11 at the library, 2001 Municipal Court, Harrison City. Books will be sold individually and by the bag. Details and volunteer information: 724-744-4414.

• A craft and vendor sale will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 11 at St. James Lutheran Church, 4329 Route 982, Youngstown. There will be a bake sale and lunch will be available.

• McKenna Senior Center will host a holiday craft and vendor show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 13 at the center, 971 Old Salem Road, Greensburg.

• Pickup for the Greensburg College Club frozen pie sale will be from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 15 in the suite at the Greensburg Garden and Civic Center, 951 Old Salem Road. Questions: 724-837-9649.

• Herminie Center for Active Adults will sponsor a turkey/gift bingo at 11 a.m. Nov. 17 at the center, 101 Sewickley Ave., rear. Admission: $10 in advance; $15 at the door. Lunch will be served. Menu: Swedish meatballs, gravy, winter blend vegetables, rice, wheat bread and apple crisp. Tickets: 724-446-3282 or stop in at the center.

Health

• District 30 Masons will host a Vitalant community blood drive from 1 to 7 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Greensburg Masonic Center, 349 Donohoe Road. Appointments recommended. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or visit donateblood.centralbloodbank.org and use group code UC2210049 or zip code 15601.

Meetings

• The Westmoreland County/Laurel Highlands chapter of the American Field Service high school exchange program will meet at 7 p.m. Nov. 13 at the One Room Schoolhouse, on the grounds of AK Hutchinson Elementary School, 810 Welty St., Greensburg. FLEX scholarship student Aleksis Ratenieks will discuss his home country Latvia. Public welcome. Details: Dar Frederickson, 412-209-7000 or darfrederick@aol.com.

• South Hills Coin Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Bethel Park Municipal Building, 5100 W. Library Ave. The program will be about Boy Scout medals and World War I and World War II bonds. There will be a 50-50 raffle and prizes for children. Public welcome. Details: 724-984-6611.

Senior Citizen News

• The Let It Shine blacklight puppetry group of Bethel United Methodist Church, Lower Burrell, will perform at 6 p.m. Nov. 12 in the sanctuary of First United Methodist Church of Irwin, 310 Oak St. Reservations required. Use the Fourth Street entrance. Sponsored by Irwin Senior Activity Center. Reservations: 724-787-1760.

• A Seniors For Safe Driving course will be offered from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 9 at Circleville United Methodist Church, 11600 Parkway Drive, North Huntingdon. The class is PennDOT approved and for drivers who are at least 55 years old. Those who complete the course can qualify for reduced auto insurance premiums. There is no behind-the-wheel driving. Cost: $16. Details and registration: 800-559-4880 or seniorsforsafedriving.com.

• The Irwin Senior Activity Center will honor our veterans Nov. 9 with a song program at 10 a.m. at the center located in First Methodist Church, 310 Oak St. A ceremony with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary will be at noon. Details: 724-787-1760 or mumsest@aol.com.

• Level Green Seniors will meet at 11 a.m. Nov. 16 at the Level Green Lions Community Building, 123 Murrysville Road, Penn Township. Lunch will be from KFC. Cost: $5, payable in advance. Everyone welcome. Reservations and details: Mary, 412-372-5422.

Veterans News

• A veterans service officer will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 15 in the office of state Rep. Jill Cooper, 105 Pfeffer Road, suite 5. 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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