Westmoreland happenings: Designer purse bash, safe driving class, stuffed chicken dinner, more

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Children’s event

• Protect PT’s Environmental Education Center will sponsor a free winter wildlife seminar for children in kindergarten through sixth grade from 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 5 at the center, 3344 Route 130, Harrison City. Maria Wheeler-Dubas will be the speaker. Children will make a craft and light refreshments will be served. Reservations required: protectpt.info/WinterWildlife.

Classes

• A Seniors for Safe Driving class will be offered from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 15 at Redstone Highlands, 12921 Lincoln Highway, North Huntingdon. The class is PennDOT approved and for drivers who are at least 55 years old. Safe drivers can receive a 5% discount on auto insurance for three years. Cost: $16. Details and registration: 800-559-4880 or seniorsforsafedriving.com.

Fundraisers

• The Penn-Trafford Competitive Cheer team will showcase their skills at a performance set for 7 p.m. Feb. 1 at the high school, 3381 Route 130, Harrison City. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. There will be games, basket raffles, baked goods and a 50/50. Donations will be accepted to fund the team’s trip to the nationals competition.

• A takeout stuffed chicken breast dinner to benefit the West Newton Women’s Club will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Feb. 4 at Gary’s Chuckwagon, 109 Second St., West Newton. Menu: stuffed chicken breast, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, green beans, roll and butter and dessert. Tickets and information: 724-872-3551.

• Sam’s Club Greensburg will sponsor a Valentine’s designer purse bash and luncheon to benefit Children’s Miracle Network from noon to 4 p.m. Feb. 5 at the Antonelli Event Center, 100 Colony Drive, Irwin. A prize will be awarded to the person wearing the most Valentine’s Day inspired outfit. There will be a basket raffle, specialty cocktails, special purse drawings and a 50/50. Cost: $50. Tickets: tinyurl.com/3hm5n6n3.

• Community Revitalization of West Newton will host a prom for adults Feb. 25 in the West Newton gymnasium. Doors open at 4 p.m. Food will be catered by Rodney’s Restaurant and the Pittsburgh Belairs will provide entertainment. Cost: $65 each. Proceeds will be used to renovate the gym. Tickets: tinyurl.com/yz46dkej.

Health

• An American Red Cross community blood drive will be from 12:30 to 6 p.m. at Turkeytown Firehall, 90 Supervisors Drive, South Huntingdon. Walk-ins are welcome, appointments preferred at: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code TurkeytownVFD.

Sports

• Rostraver Sportsmens and Conservation Association, 539 Cedar Creek Road, will host trap shoots from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, at 10 a.m. Thursdays and 11 a.m. Saturdays. Public welcome. Details: 724-984-6611 or rostraversca.org.

Tax help

• AARP Tax volunteers will provide free tax preparation services for senior citizens at locations in Trafford, Delmont, Murrysville, Greensburg and Irwin. Services are by appointment. To find a site near you, visit tinyurl.com/2dvne22s or call 888-227-7669.

Special event

• A job expo and open house will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 1 at the Greensburg YMCA, 101 S. Maple Ave. The YMCA is experiencing staff shortages and available eligible positions offer excellent benefits. Bring a resume and staff members will be present to conduct job interviews and tours of the facility. Details: Ron Wahl, 724-834-0150, ext. 161.