Westmoreland happenings: craft show, wreath and live greens sale, breakfast with Santa

Art

• The Greensburg Art Center will sponsor a bus trip Dec. 14 to the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. Special exhibits will include Sargent and Spain, Vermeer’s Secrets of Venice and Capaccio’s Italian Art. The bus will leave at 5:30 a.m. from the art center, arrive at the museum at about 10:15 a.m. and leave Washington at 5 p.m. The museum has three cafés available for lunch and there will be a dinner stop on the way home. Cost: $59. Details: Mary Koynok, 724-961-6700.

Fundraisers

• Lincoln Heights Civic Association will have bingo from 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 1 and 15 at the center, 42 Millersdale Road, Jeannette. There will be 20 regular games and five full-card quickies. Cost: 25 cents for a three-card board; $1 for quickies. Payout is 50/50. Free coffee.

• A vendor and craft show will be from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at Herminie Center for Active Adults, 101 Sewickley Ave., rear. Admission is free and there will be a basket raffle. Details: 724-446-3282.

• Greensburg Garden Center will have its annual Christmas and live greens sale from 3 to 7 p.m. Dec. 2 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 3 at the center, 951 Old Salem Road. Other items available will include trees, swags, bows, wreaths, centerpieces and more. Details: 724-837-0245.

• Community Revitalization of West Newton and the West Newton Women’s Club will sponsor a Christmas house tour from 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 3. Six homes in West Newton and one in Rostraver Township will be decorated. Homes can be visited in any order. Cost: $15. Tickets: Debbie, 724-872-7937 or stop in at Gary’s Chuck Wagon or Maria’s Alterations, both in West Newton.

• Calvin United Presbyterian Church, 311 Mulberry St., Scottdale, will have a nativity display from 2 to 8 p.m. Dec. 3 at the church. Soup, bread and drinks will be sold for a donation and priced sweets and treats will be sold.

• Alabaster’s Sparkling Christmas Show will be presented at 2 p.m. Dec. 4 in St. Bruno Hall, 1705 Poplar St., South Greensburg. Cost: $20; younger than 12, $5. A lunch show will be at 1 p.m. Dec. 5 at Giannilli’s II Restaurant, Route 30, Unity. Cost: $45; younger than 12, $30. Tickets: 724-516-5189 or alabasterperformingarts.org.

• A Christmas Bingo will be at 6:45 p.m. Dec. 7 at St. Barbara Parish, 111 Raymaley Road, Harrison City. Doors open at 5 p.m. Larger payouts will be given in lieu of gifts. Paper packages start at $27. There will be a must-go jackpot and free coffee. The kitchen will be open and the building is wheelchair accessible. Details: 724-744-4584 or 724-744-7474.

• #Yinzunited is sponsoring a raffle to benefit United Way of Indiana County. Franco Harris will present the winner with a painting autographed by him and Jerome Bettis on Dec. 15. Winning tickets will be drawn at 6 p.m. Dec. 8 in the loft at Levity Brewing, 1380 Wayne Ave., Suite A, Indiana, Pa. Second prize is $750; third, four tickets to the Dec. 24 Steelers football game versus Las Vegas; fourth, an autographed Jack Ham football; and fifth, $100 in lottery tickets. Cost: $20. Tickets: bidpal.net/yinzunited.

• A Breakfast with Santa will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Dec. 10 at Our Lady’s Plaza of Immaculate Reception Church, 308 Second St., Irwin. Cost: $5; children, free. Tickets: stop in the parish office through Dec. 2. Advance tickets required. No tickets will be sold at the door. Details: skcheplic@dioceseofgreensburg.org.

• Greensburg YWCA, 424 N. Main St., will sell used books for 25 cents each from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and the first Saturday of each month through the end of the year.

• Jeannette American Legion will host a bingo at 1 p.m. Dec. 4 at the post, 109 S. Fifth St. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Cost: $25 per packet, includes regular and special games. The jackpot game will pay $750. Full extra packets and specials available. The kitchen will be open and there will be a 50/50. Proceeds benefit American Legion activities. Details: 724-523-6231.

Library news

• Adams Memorial Library, Latrobe, will sponsor a holiday craft workshop at 6 p.m. Dec. 5 at the library, 1112 Ligonier St. The project will be a festive wall hanging. Material fee: $7. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-539-1972 or stop in at the library.

Meetings

• Mt. Pleasant American Legion Auxiliary will have a Christmas party at the 6 p.m. Dec. 5 meeting at the post, 752 W. Main St. Menu: pork chop or chicken. Reservations required. Dues for 2023 will be collected. Reservations: Kelly, 724-542-4478.

• Westmoreland Area Nurses Association will have the Christmas meeting at 4 p.m. Dec. 5 at Harrold Zion Lutheran Church, 671 Balzer Meyer Pike, Hempfield. Use the lower entrance by the outdoor pavilion. Ham and beverages will be served. Bring a $5 gift in fancy wrapping, your favorite holiday dish to share and a plate and utensils. Details: Cordie, 412-841-8529.

• Local chapters of the Women’s Business Network have scheduled meetings. Those attending can learn how the group supports the success and growth of women in business. Professional women are welcome and can attend as a guest at no cost. Some meetings will be held online. Call the chapter representative for more information.

= The Laurel Highlands chapter will meet from 8 to 9:45 a.m. Dec. 1 and 15 at Ignite Headquarters, 4 South St., Youngwood. Details: Aliccia Laychek, 412-260-4540.

= The Ligonier Chapter will meet from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Dec. 1 and 15 at Connections Café, 114 S. Market St., Ligonier. Details: Susan Jones, 724-244-6823.

= The Greensburg Chapter will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 8 and 22 at Tapped Brick Oven and Pour House, 6004 Lincoln Highway, Hempfield. Details: Tina McHugh, 724-787-5419.

= The East Coast All Virtual chapter will meet at 7 p.m. Dec. 7 and 21 online at Zoom.us. Details: Jennifer Pasquale, 412-908-1663.

• Ligonier Valley Writers will have its annual free Christmas party from 3 to 5 p.m. Dec. 4 at St. Michael of Valley Episcopal Church, 2535 Route 381, Rector, Ligonier Township. Public welcome. Bring a covered dish or dessert to share if you like, and any poem, story, essay or holiday-related piece of writing you would like to share. Details: Judith Gallagher, 724-593-7294 or jgallagher@lhtot.com.

• The Botanical Society of Westmoreland County will have its holiday party potluck at 6 p.m. Dec. 7 in the red Conservation Barn, 218 Donohoe Road, Hempfield. Ham will be provided. Bring a salad, casserole or dessert to share and a gift-wrapped ornament with a botanical or natural theme for the Christmas tree. Former members and anyone who is interested in the study of local plants is welcome. Reservations required. Annual dues: $10 per individual; $15 per family. Reservations: Margaret Ackerman, 724-668-7650 with what potluck item you will bring.

Music

• Bullskin Opry will feature local and regional bluegrass bands from 6 to 10 p.m. Dec. 3 in Bullskin Grange Hall, 938 Pleasant Valley Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Donations accepted to cover rent and insurance. Seating provided. Food and drinks will be available. Beginner musicians welcome. Details: Bill Springer, 724-455-3919.