Westmoreland happenings: painting workshop, bingo, basket raffle

Classes

• Laurelville Retreat Center, 941 Laurelville Lane, Mt. Pleasant Township, will offer a painting workshop to make a cutout wooden stacked heart decoration at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 10 at the center. Participants must be at least 8 years old and all skill levels are welcome. Those attending are welcome to wear red or pink and bring a snack to share. Cost: $22, includes supplies, hot beverages and mocktails. No alcohol please. Reservations required. Reservations: Laurelville.org or mary@laurelville.org.

Fundraisers

• Lincoln Heights Civic Association will host bingo from 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 3 and 17 at the center, 42 Millersdale Road, Jeannette. There will be 20 regular games and five quickies. Cost: 25 cents for a three-card bingo board and $1 for quickies. Payout is 50/50. Free coffee.

• Jeannette American Legion will host a super bingo at 1 p.m. Feb. 6 at the post, 109 S. Fifth St. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Cost: $20 per packet. Full extra packet and specials available. The kitchen will be open. Details: 724-600-5061.

• A basket raffle to benefit the Greensburg Art Center will be Feb. 14. The basket theme is “Frida Kahlo and a Taste of Mexico.” Tickets: online $10, includes three numbers; or $5 each or three for $10 in person at the art center. Details and tickets: greensburgartcenter.org.

Church news

• 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.

• Derry First United Methodist Church, 311 N. Ligonier St., will have its monthly Ladies Lunch at noon Feb. 8 at the church. Donations will be accepted. Public welcome.

Meetings

• The Westmoreland County American Field Service high school exchange program is seeking host families for the 2022-23 school year. An informational meeting will be at 7 p.m. Feb. 7 at One Room Schoolhouse, 810 Welty St., Greensburg. Current students will be on hand to discuss their experiences. Details: Dar Frederickson, 724-787-8863.

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. Feb. 3 and 17 at Ignite Headquarters, 4 South St., Youngwood. Details: Liza Lauer, 724-331-9928.

• The Ligonier Chapter will meet from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Feb. 3 and 17 at Connections Café, 109 S. Market St., Ligonier. Details: Susan Jones, 724-244-6823.

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

• The All Virtual chapter will meet at 7 p.m. today and Feb. 16 online at Zoom.us. Details: Ariel Mookherji, 610-547-0004.

Music

• Bullskin Opry will feature bluegrass music at 6 p.m. Feb. 5 in Bullskin Grange Hall, 938 Pleasant Valley Road, Bullskin Township. Doors open at 5 p.m. Donations accepted. Seating provided. Food and drinks will be available. Beginner musicians welcome. Details: Bill Springer, 724-455-3919.

Support groups

• The Westmoreland County Area Agency on Aging will host its monthly Caregiver Support Group meeting from 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 9 at the McKenna Center for Active Adults, 971 Old Salem Road, Greensburg. Larry Ali from Caring Hospice Services will be the speaker. Reservations encouraged. Reservations: Denise Parker, 724-830-4484 or 800-442-8000.

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