Church News

• St. James Parish, New Alexandria, will sponsor a seminar series “Living as Healthy Disciples” over the winter at the church, 306 St. James Lane. The first session will be at 6 p.m. Nov. 21 in the church social hall. Robert R. Baum Jr., director of counseling services for the Catholic Diocese of Greensburg, will discuss “Supporting Ourselves and Others: Mental Health Awareness.” Details: 724-668-2829.

Fundraisers

• Greensburg Coin Club will hold a coin show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 19 at Circleville Firehall, 129 Robbins Station Road, North Huntingdon.

• West Newton Little House Association will sponsor a takeout stuffed pork chop dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. Nov. 18 at Gary’s Chuckwagon Restaurant, 109 S. Second St. Menu: stuffed pork chop, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, coleslaw, roll, butter and dessert, $20. Tickets: 724-872-7937..

• The Christian Mothers and Ladies of Seven Dolors Parish, Yukon, will sponsor their annual poultry bingo and pie social Nov. 19 in the church social hall, 102 Center St. Doors open at noon and bingo will begin at 1 p.m. Food will be available and there will be a basket raffle and 50-50. Cost: $10, includes one board, pie and coffee; extra boards, $1.

• A soup and sandwich sale will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 18 at Greensburg Church of the Brethren, 554 Stanton St. Menu: hot sausage, hot dogs and hamburgers. Quarts of soup, $7. Proceeds will help to feed the hungry.

• A pancake breakfast will be from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Nov. 18 at the Greensburg Masons, 349 Donohoe Road, Hempfield. Menu: pancakes, waffles, sausage, fruit cup, juice and coffee. Cost: $10; children 5 to 11, $5.

• Jeannette Knights of Columbus hosts bingo at 7 p.m. Fridays in Mersinger Hall at Ascension Church, 615 Division St. Doors open at 6 p.m. and early birds begin at 6:30 p.m. Players younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Food will be available. Details: 724-523-9244.

• The Latrobe Area Hospital Aid Society Lights of Love holiday celebration will be at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 12 in the Robindale Auditorium, 1501 Ligonier St., Latrobe. Each light represents a gift in honor or memory of someone special. Suggested minimum donation is $8. There will be holiday music, a ceremony of remembrance and honor, the tree lighting and light refreshments. Gifts will be accepted through the end of the year. Forms and details: 724-537-1733 or bit.ly/lahaslove.

• Youngwood Area Revitalization and Development (YARD) will host a holiday craft show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 19 at Youngwood Volunteer Fire Department hall, 104 S. 2nd St. There will be food and a 50-50 raffle. Details: 724-925-2480 or pkling5504@aol.com.

• Lincoln Heights Civic Association will have bingo from 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 16 at the center, 42 Millersdale Road, Hempfield. There will be 20 regular games and five quickies. Cost: 25 cents for a three-card board; $1 for quickies. Payout is 50/50. Free coffee.

Health

• Independence Health System will offer wellness check diagnostic screenings by appointment from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. Nov. 29 at Trinity United Church of Christ, 39 E. Pittsburgh St., Delmont. Sponsored by Delmont/Salem Rotary. Appointments required. Registration and details: 877-771-1234.

• Nonprofit Faith & Gratitude will sponsor a free seminar about the importance of diet, exercise and a healthy lifestyle in cancer prevention and treatment beginning Nov. 17 online. Registration required: faithandgratitude.org/events.

Meetings

• Greensburg College Club will meet at 7 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Greensburg Garden and Civic Center, 951 Old Salem Road, Hempfield. Author Klaudyna Grudowski, author of “Force Field” will discuss her experience growing up in Communist Poland. Public welcome.

• The Westmoreland Land Trust will meet at 9 a.m. Nov. 17 at the Westmoreland Conservation District Barn, 218 Donohoe Road, Hempfield. Details: 724-325-3031 or Westmoreland-landtrust.org.

• The annual members meeting of the Westmoreland Historical Society will be at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Westmoreland History Education Center at Historic Hanna’s Town, 809 Forbes Trail Road, Hempfield. After a short business meeting, Joanna Moyar, collections manager for the society will discuss “Inside the Collections – New Donations in 2023.” Details: 724-836-1800 or westmorelandhistory.org.

• Rostraver Sportsmen and Conservation Association will meet at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20 at the club, 539 Cedar Creek Road. Membership applications from men and women welcome. Details: 724-984-6611 or rostraversportsmen@gmail.com.

Senior Citizen News

• Irwin Senior Activity Center will be closed Nov. 22 for a blood drive and Nov. 23 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Details: 724-787-1760 or mumsest@aol.com.

• Herminie Center for Active Adults, 101 Sewickley Ave., will have a free Thanksgiving gathering at 1 p.m. Nov. 22 at the center. Vocalist Sean Moran from the Vogues will entertain. Details: 724-446-3282.

Volunteers needed

• AARP Foundation is seeking volunteers for its Tax-Aide program in Westmoreland County. Positions to be filled include tax return preparers, client facilitators who help organize tax documents and appointment schedulers. No experience is required. Training will be Dec. 11 to 15 at Westmoreland County Community College in New Kensington and in January at the Youngwood campus of WCCC. To register and for information, call or text 724-889-3935 or visit aarpfoundation.org/taxaidevolunteer.

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