Westmoreland happenings: Monarch butterfly program, art exhibit, plant sale, more

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Art

• The Greensburg Art Center will host its new exhibit, “Biennial 2023,” that will be May 6 through June 30 at the center, 230 Todd School Road, Hempfield. A free reception will be from 6 to 8 p.m. May 6 . The event is a juried art exhibit that is held every two years at the center. Awards will be presented at 8 p.m. at the end of the reception. Details: 724-837-6791.

Church

• Greensburg Church of the Brethren will host a night of fun and fellowship for individuals and groups with developmental disabilities from 5 to 7 p.m. Mondays at the church, 554 Stanton St. Dinner is included. Participants must be accompanied by a family member or caregiver. Donations will be accepted. Details: 724-834-2130 or gbgcob.org.

Class

• The Lunch and Learn series at Laurelville Retreat Center, 941 Laurelville Lane, Mt. Pleasant Township, will present a program on monarch butterflies at noon May 15 at the center small dining hall. Speakers Deb Christopher and Patti Schildkamp will discuss how to become a Monarch Watch Waystation and establish a summer habitat. Cost: $20. Reservations required: mary@laurelville.org or tinyurl.com/may15monarchs.

Fundraisers

• Lincoln Heights Civic Association will have bingo from 1 to 3 p.m. May 4 and 18 at the center, 42 Millersdale Road, Jeannette. 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.

• A super bingo will be May 5 at Marian Hall at St. Bartholomew Church, 2538 Route 119, Crabtree. Doors open at 5 p.m. and early birds begin at 6:30 p.m. Admission: $35, and additional packs will be available. Firehouse Subs will be available. The church also has weekly bingo at 6:30 p.m. Sundays in Marian Hall. Details: 724-834-0709.

• The Greensburg Garden Center will host its May Mart plant sale from noon to 7 p.m. May 5 and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 6 at the center, 951 Old Salem Road. Visit greensburggardencenter.net for the plant list and order online for curbside pickup. Details: 724-837-0245 or ggc951@live.com.

• A rummage and bake sale will be hosted by the Philanthropic Educational Organization from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 6 at Maplewood Presbyterian Church, 108 Woodland Road, Hempfield. Proceeds will benefit educational scholarships for women.

• St. John the Evangelist Church, 306 St. John Drive, Latrobe, will have a spring craft and vendor show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 6 in the church hall. Homemade haluski, burgers, hot dogs, coffee and soft drinks will be sold. Free admission. There will be a basket raffle and 50/50. The hall is wheelchair accessible. Details: 724-875-0742.

• St. Bruno Parish Altar Society will have a crafters market from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the church hall, 1715 Poplar St., South Greensburg. The kitchen will be open and there will be a basket auction and 50/50. Details: Beth, balwine7@yahoo.com.

• West Newton Public Library will have a jewelry and book sale from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. May 6 at the library, 124 N. Water St. Books will be sold for $5 per bag. Details: 724-633-0798.

• Jeannette American Legion will host a bingo at 1 p.m. May 7 at the post, 109 S. Fifth St. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Cost: $25 per packet, includes regular and special games. Full extra packets, $15. There will be a $750 jackpot game, door prizes and 50/50. The kitchen will be open. Proceeds benefit American Legion activities. Details: 724-523-6231.

• Congruity Church, 136 Fenneltown Road, New Alexandria, will have buffet turkey dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. May 13 at the church. Takeout available. Reservations required by May 7. Cost: $12; 6 to 12, $5; younger than 6, free. Reservations: 724-668-7740 or 724-668-7577.

• Level Green Presbyterian Church will host a women’s spring banquet at 6 p.m. May 16 in the church fellowship hall, 105 Olive Drive, Trafford. Menu: stuffed chicken breast or stuffed steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, salad, rolls, dessert and beverage. Cost: $15; 10 and younger, $10. Elvis Presley tribute artist Kelly Hylton will perform. To attend the show only, come to the church sanctuary at 7:30 p.m. Admission to the show only is a nonperishable food item. Paid dinner reservations required by May 7. Reservations: 412-372-5370

• Westie Rescue of Western Pennsylvania will have its spring picnic and Westie Walk from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 27 at Bushy Run Battlefield Park, 1253 Bushy Run Road, Penn Township. Bring a side dish to share. Beverages, sandwiches and cake will be provided. There will be a Westie walk at 11:15 a.m., basket raffle, dog grooming demonstration and 50/50. Reservations required by May 13. Reservations: text 724-713-1674 or bestwesties@hotmail.com.

Meetings

• The Westmoreland County/Laurel Highlands chapter of the American Field Service high school exchange program will meet at 7 p.m. May 8 at the One Room Schoolhouse, 810 Welty St., Souythwest Greensburg. Hempfield High School exchange student Stepan Yantso from Italy will discuss his country and Italian refreshments will be served. This is the last meeting of the year and a farewell for this year’s exchange students. Public welcome. Details: darfrederick@aol.com.

• South Hills Coin Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. May 9 at the Bethel Park Municipal Building, 5100 W. Library Ave. The program will be about the German notgeld coins. There will be a 50/50 raffle and prizes for children. Public welcome. Membership applications are being accepted. Details: 724-984-6611.

Health

• Adagio Health will sponsor a discussion group for women veterans from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 3 at the University of Pittsburgh Greensburg, 150 Finoli Drive, Hempfield. Food and childcare will be provided. Reservations required: tinyurl.com/4rnuvc69.

• Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 6 p.m. Wednesdays at Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380, Washington Township.

Library News

• Caldwell Memorial Library will offer a free program, “Bigfoot Encounters with Stan Gordon,” at noon May 13 at the library, 982 N. Chestnut St. Ext., Derry Township. Reservations required: tinyurl.com/3hawmcnv.

Music

• The West Newton Community Singers will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. May 5 at West Newton United Presbyterian Church, 411 E. Main St. Advance tickets: $7, at the door, $8; children, $5. Advance tickets are available at Gary’s Chuck Wagon Restaurant or from a member.

• The Dawson Opry, 291 Banning Road, Dawson, will feature local bluegrass musicians in concert from 6 to 10 p.m. May 6. Doors open at 5 p.m. Admission: $3. Seating provided. Donations will be accepted to cover rent and insurance. Beginner musicians welcome. Details and stage times: Bill Springer, 724-455-3919.

Special event

• A two-day, one-night backpacking trip for women will be May 13 and 14 on the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail. The program is designed as an introduction to modern backpacking techniques. The hike will cover almost 14 miles over two days and terrain will be challenging with uphill climbing. Overnight accommodations will be Adirondack-style shelters. Cost: $50, includes meals, equipment, shelter and shuttle. Reservations required by May 5. Reservations: Kimberly Peck, 814-352-8649 or kipeck@pa.gov.

Sports

• Rostraver Sportsmens and Conservation Association, 539 Cedar Creek Road, Rostraver, will hold 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.