Westmoreland happenings: Car show, turkey dinner, reunion news, more

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.

Fundraisers

• First Presbyterian Church of Belle Vernon, 501 Fayette Ave., Rostraver, will host its annual antique and classic car show from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, at the church. Cars, trucks and motorcycles welcome. Admission: $10. Details: 724-929-7616.

• Friends of Sewickley Township Public Library will sponsor a yard sale from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 9, in the Crabapple Park pavilion, 1415 Herminie-West Newton Road, rain or shine. Baked goods will be sold.

• Community Church of Hecla, 537 Hecla Road, Mt. Pleasant Township, will host a turkey dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, at the church. Dine in or takeout. Details and takeout orders: 724-516-0494 or 724-466-2855.

Health

• Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 6 p.m. Wednesdays at Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380, Washington Township.

History

• Baltzer Meyer Historical Society will sponsor a program about the history of coal mining from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, at Harrold Hall, 642 Baltzer Meyer Pike, Hempfield. Elizabeth Rodenz, author of “Josephine: A Woman of Indomitable Spirit,” will be the speaker.

Meetings

• A small group of chess and backgammon players gathers on Sunday nights at Barnes & Noble, 5155 Route 30, Hempfield. New players of all experience levels are welcome. Free. Details: 301-928-3593 or 757-624-4350.

• Westmoreland Garden Council will meet at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at the center, 951 Old Salem Road, Greensburg. Patty Schildcamp will discuss no-dig gardening. A light lunch will be served. Public welcome.

Reunions

• The annual reunion of Latrobe Area Hospital employees and retirees will be at 1 p.m. Aug. 14 at the Slovak Society Picnic Area, 1210 Industrial Blvd., Derry Township. Bring a covered dish to share. Cost: $5, for rent and supplies. There will be a DJ, door prizes, a basket auction, raffle for a robot vacuum and 50-50 raffle. Funds raised will be used for next year’s picnic.

• Jeannette High School Class of 1980 will have a reunion over the weekend of Nov. 28. Details: LuAnn Mills, Mills1421@gmail.com; or Jim Morrison, jemmojo@aol.com.

Senior Citizens

• Irwin Senior Activity Center, 310 Oak St., will have a history program about the Bushy Run battle at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5. National Root Beer Float Day will be celebrated Wednesday, Aug. 6. Registration for events and lunch required at least one day in advance. Donations are accepted for all activities. Details: 724-787-1760.

• Super Seniors of Westmoreland County will meet at noon Tuesday, Aug. 5, at Community United Methodist Church, 3487 Route 130, Trafford. Lunch cost: $2. There will be entertainment after the meeting. New members welcome. Reservations: Theresa Barry, 724-875-4813.

• North Huntingdon AARP will meet at noon Thursday, Aug. 7, in Mack Hall, 200 Leger Road. Rob Stewart will lead a sing-along to oldies and light refreshments will be available. Tickets will be sold for the annual picnic planned for noon Sept. 4 at Chestnut Pavilion in White Oak Park. Lunch by the Lunch Lady on Wheels will be served at 1:30 p.m. Cost: $15. All seniors welcome. Details: call or text, 412-841-3528.

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