Westmoreland happenings: kolache sale, card party and marching band championship

Church news

• Christ Bearers Unite will sponsor a free online retreat at 2 p.m. Oct. 24 in honor of Judy Huber. There will be a slide show of Judy and pictures of past special needs retreats. The Rev. Larry Kiniry will be the speaker. Access information: Irene Perry, greenthumb103@gmail.com or 724-834-5767

Fundraisers

• West Newton Library will have a book sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 22 and 23 in the West Newton gym, Vine Street. Fill a bag for $5. Details: 724-633-0798

• Unity American Legion, 158 American Legion Road, will have bingo from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 23 in the bar and main hall to benefit Westmoreland County Young Marines. Smoke-free venue. Details: 724-423-9284

• Youngwood Lions will host a takeout pancake, sausage and egg breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 23 at Christ United Methodist Church, 100 Lincoln St., Youngwood. Cost: $7; children 6 to 12, $3

• Transfiguration of Our Lord Parish will sponsor a Polish Platter dinner from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 23 at the4 church, 353 Bridgeport St., Mt. Pleasant. Dine in or takeout. Details: 724-547-3080

• Knights of Columbus Bingo will be at 1 p.m. Oct. 24 at St. Regis Church, 517 Homewood Ave., Trafford. Admission: $15, includes 20 regular games. There will be a $150 guaranteed jackpot game, specials, food and a 50/50 raffle.

• First United Church of Christ, Irwin, will have a takeout Oktoberfest meal from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at the church, 400 Main St. Menu: pork, kielbasa, hot dogs, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, applesauce and dessert, $10. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-863-0430, leave a message

• St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church Christian Mothers will host a card party and salad bar at 6 p.m. Oct. 28 in the church Mack Hall, 200 Leger Road. Bring your favorite card or board games or play silent bingo. There will be door prizes, a Share the Wealth raffle and silent auction. Admission: $10, must be paid before Oct. 25. No refunds. Tickets and information: Mary Ann Stack, 412-751-6053

• West Newton Senior Center will sponsor a lunch and show, “Keepin’ It Country,” at noon Oct. 29 at the center, 103 E. Main St. A costume contest will be from 10 a.m. to noon. Admission: $5. Menu: chili with cheddar cheese, tossed salad, corn bread and applesauce. Lunch cost: 60 and older, $2; 59 and younger, $3.97. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-872-4976

• Pet Friends will have a comedy show fundraiser at 7 p.m. Oct. 30 as part of the grand opening of the new Elements event venue in Banco Business Park, 2000 Commerce Loop, North Huntingdon. Doors open at 5 p.m. There will be food, drinks, a basket auction and 50/50 raffle. Cost: $20. Tickets: petfriendsinc.com

• St. Florian Church, Mt. Pleasant Township, is accepting orders for a kolache sale. Varieties: 14- to 15-inch rolls in nut, apricot, poppyseed and prune, $13. Orders required by Nov. 1. Pick-up dates: 4 to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 13 and 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 14. Orders: Phyllis, 724-423-5233; Fran, 724-420-1648 or Juanita, 724-423-2455

Halloween events

• Compass Inn Museum will host its annual Halloween Hauntings and pumpkin carving contest from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 29 through 31 at the inn, 1386 Route 30, Laughlintown, Ligonier Township. There will be tours and information about those who lived, worked and stopped at the 19^th-century inn. Tours that begin from 6 to 7:30 p.m. will be geared for families with children and those at 7:30 to 9 p.m., with the last tour leaving at 8:30 p.m., will be designed for mature audiences. Cost: $11; 62 and older, $10; children 5 to 16, $7; 5 and younger and active military, free. Details and pumpkin carving rules: compassinn.org. Reservations strongly encouraged. Reservations: compassinn.org/eventcalendar

• A trunk-or-treat will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Hempfield Township Park tennis courts, 220 Forbes Trail Road. Bring your car and the kids. Prizes for best costume and car. Registration required. Sponsored by the township parks and recreation department. Registration: hempfieldtwp.com

• Manor Recreation Board will host a family Halloween party from 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 24 at the borough Community Room, 44 Main St. There will be costume contests for individuals and families, a DJ, dancing contests, games and refreshments.

• Walker’s Pet HoTail will host its 15^th annual Howl-O-Ween celebration at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Murrysville location, 4603 Old William Penn Highway. There will be a costume contest, fall photos, a basket raffle and vendors. Photo fee: $5, benefits local animal shelters, cash only. Pets must be on a leash and proof of current rabies, distemper and bordatella vaccines, and negative fecal are required. Records must be brought in or faxed in advance. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-327-7297

Meetings

• Greensburg College Club will meet at 7 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Greensburg Garden and Civic Center, 51 Old Salem Road. Guest speaker Steve Milaly will discuss, “Pennsylvania Goes to the Polls” and share his presidential campaign artifacts. Public welcome.

• Penn Township Senior Citizens will meet Oct. 26 at Community United Methodist Church, 3487 Route 130, Trafford. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 2. Lunch: $6. Dues: $2. Entertainment will be Carol Rozgonyi, flutist and pianist.

Special events

• Penn-Trafford High School Marching Band will host the Tournament of Bands Region 8 Championships at 4 p.m. Oct. 23 at the high school. Gates open at 3:30 p.m. There will be concessions, candy-grams, a basket raffle and 50/50 to benefit the band. High school bands competing include Ligonier Valley, North Catholic, Steel Valley, Seton LaSalle, Serra Catholic, Eisenhower, Youngsville, McGuffey, McKeesport Area, East Allegheny, Connellsville and Penn-Trafford and Slippery Rock University. Admission: $12; students and senior citizens, $8

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