Westmoreland happenings: Christmas shop sale, Election Day lunch, meetings, more

Church News

• Greensburg Church of the Brethren hosts a night of fun and fellowship for individuals and groups with developmental disabilities 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.

• The First Thursday worship service and luncheon will be at noon Thursday, Nov. 6, at Zion’s Lutheran Church, 140 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Greensburg. Worship will be at noon and lunch will be at 12:30 p.m. in the social room. Cost: $5.

• Greensburg Church of the Brethren will host a revival at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at the church, 554 Stanton St., Southwest Greensburg. Music will be by country bluegrass gospel band the Poplar Run Boys. Details: gbgcob.org.

Fundraisers

• An Election Day luncheon will be held 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, at West Newton Church of God, 157 N. Second St. Menu: vegetable beef, broccoli cheese and stuffed pepper soups, chili; chicken salad sandwiches, ham barbecues, hot dogs, potato salad, macaroni salad, pie, cake and drinks. Dine in or takeout.

• Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church will host an Election Day spaghetti dinner 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, at Cook Township Community Center, 698 Route 711. Menu: spaghetti with meat sauce, bread, salad and choice of chocolate or white cake. Order and pick up at the kitchen entrance. Proceeds will be used to purchase a new furnace. Cost: $8; children, $6.

• A Christmas shop and treasure sale will be held 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at St. Emma Monastery, 1001 Harvey Ave., Hempfield. An early bird sale with a $5 admission charge will be Thursday, Nov. 6, and a bag sale will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8. Food will be sold including pierogi, haluski, hamburgers, pizza, hot dogs, chili, fish, desserts and baked goods. Dine in or takeout. Details: 724-834-3060.

• The Pages, Parks and Paint Cash Bash will be Saturday, Nov. 8, at St. John the Evangelist Church social hall, 306 St. John’s Drive, Latrobe. Doors open at 5 p.m. and drawings will begin at 6 p.m. Cost: $35, includes a buffet dinner and drafts. There will be games of chance, a basket raffle and a 50-50. Proceeds will benefit the Latrobe Art Center, Adams Memorial Library and Greater Latrobe Parks & Recreation. Tickets: 724-537-7011 or latrobeartcenter.org/events-all/pages-parks-paint-cash-bash.

• Lincoln Heights Civic Association will have bingo 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, 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.

• St. Bartholomew Church will host the last monthly Las Vegas bingo of the season Friday, Nov. 7, in the church Marian Hall, 2538 Route 119, Crabtree. Doors open at 5 p.m. and early birds start at 6:30 p.m. Admission: $35, includes specials with over $8,000 available in prizes. Food will be by Super Dawgs.

• Community Church of Hecla, 537 Hecla Road, Mt. Pleasant Township, will host a turkey dinner 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at the church. Dine in or takeout. Details and takeout orders: 724-516-0494 or 724-466-2855.

Health

• An American Red Cross community blood drive will be held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 11 in the parish hall of Holy Cross Catholic Church, 711 Depot St., Youngwood. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org.

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

• Independence Health System Westmoreland will offer wellness check diagnostic screenings by appointment 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. Nov. 12 in the main lobby of Frick Hospital, 508 S. Church St., Mt. Pleasant. Sponsored by Mt. Pleasant Kiwanis. No walk-ins will be accepted. Appointments and details: 877-771-1234.

• Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a health and wellness event for women 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Fred Rogers Center, 300 Fraser Purchase Road, Unity. Registration and vendor visits will be from 10:30 until the buffet lunch and the keynote speech at 11:30 a.m. Breakout informational sessions will be from 12:25 to 2:20 p.m. Cost: $65; chamber members, $50. Details and registration: westmorelandchamber.com.

• Harrold Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 671 Baltzer Meyer Pike, Hempfield, will host two programs 2 to 5 p.m. Nov. 9 in the church social hall. Officer Tristan Tappe Fay will discuss internet and phone scams. Attorney Paul Toohey will then discuss estate planning, wills, powers of attorney and trusts. Donations will be accepted for the Shop with a Cop program for disadvantaged children. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-837-7327.

Library News

• West Newton Public Library will offer story times for children 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays Nov. 5 through Dec. 3 at the library, 124 N. Water St. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-633-0798.

Meetings

• North Huntingdon AARP will meet at noon Thursday, Nov. 6, in Mack Hall, 200 Leger Road. A holiday market with baked goods, soups, a light lunch and treasures of all kinds will be held 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. All senior citizens welcome. Details: call or text 412-841-3528.

• The Botanical Society of Westmoreland County will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, at the Westmoreland Conservation District Barn, 218 Donohoe Road, Hempfield. Butterfly ambassador Gabrielle Marsden will discuss “How the Pawpaw Tree Saved a Butterfly.” Light refreshments will be served afterward. Annual dues of $15 per household or $10 per person will be collected. Dues for Westmoreland County students in elementary, middle or high school or college are free.

Music

• The band Branded will play oldies music 8 to 11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, in the club room of the Yukon Slovenian Club, 137 Yukon Ave. Public welcome. Details: 724-722-9700.

Senior Citizen News

• A Seniors for Safe Driving class will be offered 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 6 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: $17. Details and registration: 800-559-4880 or seniorsforsafedriving.com.

• Irwin Senior Activity Center, 310 Oak St., will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 4, for Election Day. A Mexican fiesta lunch will be Wednesday, Nov. 5. Veterans Day will be observed Thursday, Nov. 6. Bring a photo of a friend or family member who served in the military. There will be a speaker and outdoor ceremony. Registration for events and lunch required at least one day in advance. Donations are accepted for all activities. Details: 724-787-1760.

Veterans news

• Norwin Elks will host a free spaghetti dinner for veterans 4 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Elks Lodge, 135 Elks Lane, Manor. Family members and guests will pay for their meals. The full menu will not be available. Reservations required. Reservations: Linda Biers, 724-392-4555, leave a message with your name, phone number and branch of service.

• J. William McCauley Jr. Funeral Home and West Newton Association of Churches will sponsor a community Veterans Day service at 7 p.m. Nov. 11 at West Newton Methodist Church, 106 N. Second St. Names of veterans from West Newton and the surrounding community who died between Nov. 1, 2023, and Oct. 31 will be announced and there will be a candle lighting ceremony. Families who have not been contacted and would like their loved one included should contact the funeral home at 724-872-6699 by Tuesday, Nov. 4. The public is welcome.

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