Westmoreland happenings: Computer class, salad smorgasbord, musical, more

Church News

• Living Word Congregational Church, 2003 Ridge Road, Penn Township, will have a Second Mile prayer and communion service at 11 a.m. Monday through Saturday at the church.

Class

• YWCA Westmoreland will offer a class, “Canva for Beginners,” from 2 to 4 p.m. June 3 at the YWCA Mansion, 424 N. Main St., Greensburg. The session is designed for beginners to get to know the online site Canva to make cards, flyers, invitations and more. Cost: $20. Reservations required: 724-834-9390 or ywcawestmoreland.org.

Fundraisers

• Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church will sell chicken and biscuit dinners from 4 to 7 p.m. May 18 at the Cook Township Community Center, Route 711. Dine in or takeout. Menu: biscuits, chicken and gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, applesauce and dessert. Cost: $9; children, $5.

• Calvin United Presbyterian Church, Scottdale, will have its salad smorgasbord from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 17 at the church, 311 Mulberry St. Cost: $10, includes ham barbeque sandwiches, salads and beverages. For delivery to businesses, call 724-887-9880.

• A bingo to benefit YWCA Westmoreland will be at 6:30 p.m. May 17 at Youngwood Volunteer Fire Hall, 104 S. Second. St. Doors open at 5 p.m. Cost: $30, includes dinner, cards and dauber.

Health

• Wyatt Incorporated, 1172 Glacier Road, Smithton, will host a Vitalant community blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May 22 at the church. Appointments recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: call 877-258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.

Meetings

• South Hills Coin Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. May 14 at the Bethel Park Municipal Building, 5100 W. Library Ave. The program will be about early American half dollars, quarters and dimes. There will be a 50-50 raffle and prizes for children. Public welcome. Membership applications are being accepted. Details: 724-984-6611.

• Golden Dome Knitting Guild will meet at 7 p.m. May 16 at Trinity United Church of Christ, 139 N. Main St., Greensburg. The program will be about knitting with beads. Beads will be provided. Bring something that you made or are working on and completed chemo caps and items for Feeding the Spirit. Guests and new members welcome. Details: Lorraine, 724-836-6323.

Music

• Geyer Performing Arts Center in Scottdale will present the musical “School of Rock” at 7:30 p.m. May 16 to 18 and 2:30 p.m. May 18 and 19 at the center, 111 Pittsburgh St. Cost: $20. Tickets: geyerpac.com or at the door if available.

Senior Citizen News

• Irwin Senior Activity Center, 310 Oak St., will have spring bingo at 12:15 p.m. May 14. Pet therapy with Suzy and her golden retriever Casey will be at 1 p.m. May 15. Details: 724-787-1760 or mumsest@aol.com.

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