Westmoreland happenings: 'Pale Blue Eye' author joins historical society meeting via Zoom

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Church news

• Greensburg Church of the Brethren, 554 Stanton St., will distribute free food boxes from 8 to 11 a.m. Feb. 18 via a drive-thru on the parking lot side of the church. Come early; supplies are limited to 250 boxes. Details: 724-834-2130 or gbgcob.org.

• Westminster Presbyterian Church, Greensburg, will have fellowship at 6 pm. followed by a Lenten worship service at 7 p.m. Wednesdays Feb. 22 through March 29 at the church, 1120 Harvey Ave. The Rev. Jenn Frayer-Griggs will discuss, “Tell Me A Story: The Gospel In Our Lives.” Details: 724-837-3540 or wpcgreensburg.org.

• The Mt. Pleasant Ministerium will host free Lenten lunches and a brief worship service at noon Wednesdays Feb. 22 through March 29 at Mt. Pleasant Church of God, 936 W. Main St. Each week a local pastor will deliver the message. No reservations required. Free parking is available. The speaker on Feb. 22 will be the Rev. Bob Ellson, pastor of United Methodist Church of Mt. Pleasant.

Fundraisers

• Lincoln Heights Civic Association will have bingo 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 16 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 fish fry to benefit Youngwood Historical & Railroad Museum will be held 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays Feb. 17 through April 7 at the Station Café, 1 Depot St., Youngwood. Menu: fish, haluski, pierogi, homemade chips, desserts and more. Details: 724-925-7355.

• Greensburg Masons will host a pancake breakfast 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Feb. 18 at the lodge, 349 Donohoe Road. Menu: pancakes, sausage, fruit cup and coffee or juice. Cost: $10; children 5 to 11, $5. Proceeds will benefit the Masons.

• A spaghetti dinner will be served 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 19 at Seven Dolors Church Hall, 102 Center St., Yukon. Menu: spaghetti, meatballs, salad, bread, coffee and cold drinks. Cost: $10; 10 and younger, $5. Dine in or takeout. Sponsor by Knights of Columbus Council 3026.

• Ligonier Valley Historical Society will meet at 1 p.m. Feb. 23 in the common room at Compass Inn Museum, Laughlintown. Louis Bayard, author of, “The Pale Blue Eye,” will be the guest speaker via Zoom. Public welcome. Admission: $20; society members, $15. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/5uwwf3b6.

• A comedy dinner night to benefit Westmoreland County Parks, Trails and Concert Series will be held 6 to 10 p.m. Feb. 24 at Youngwood Volunteer Fire Department, 104 S. Second St. There will be a basket auction and 50-50. Cost: $30, includes dinner. Must be 21. Advance tickets required, no tickets will be sold at the door. Tickets: 724-830-3959 or at Hayden’s Pharmacy in Youngwood.

Meetings

• The Greensburg College Club will meet at 7 p.m. Feb. 16 at the Greensburg Garden and Civic Center, 951 Old Salem Road. Jessica Keifer, head librarian at Greensburg Hempfield Area Library, will be the guest speaker. Public welcome.

• Rostraver Sportsmen and Conservation Association will meet at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20 at the club, 539 Cedar Creek Road, Rostraver Township. Membership applications from men and women welcome. Details: 724-984-6611 or rostraversca.org.

Scholarship

• Greensburg Garden Center is accepting applications for the 2023 Katherine Mabis McKenna Scholarship. Applicants must live in Westmoreland County or its bordering counties and have completed one year at an accredited college or university pursuing a two-or four-year degree in botany, horticulture, forestry, landscape architecture or a related field by May 31. Applications and details: 724-837-0245 or greensburggardencenter.net. Deadline is May 31.

Senior Citizen news

• A Seniors for Safe Driving class will be offered from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 11 at Circleville United Methodist Church, 11600 Parkway Drive, Irwin. The class is PennDOT approved and for drivers who are at least 55 years old. Safe drivers can receive a 5 percent discount on auto insurance for three years. Cost: $16. Details and registration: 800-559-4880 or seniorsforsafedriving.com.

• New Alexandria Senior Center for Active Adults, 297 W. Main St., will have a bingo from 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 18 at the center. Cost: $20, includes lunch. The center also has bingo from 1 to 3 p.m. each Monday. Cost: $16. Details: 724-668-7055.

Special events

• Greensburg YMCA will host a free Family Fun Night from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb 17 at the center gymnasium, 101 S. Maple Ave. There will be crafts, sports and more. The pool will be open from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Cost: $5; members, free. Details: 724-834-0150 or memberservices@gbgymca.org.

• The American Field Service Westmoreland/Laurel Highlands chapter is planning a reunion in May for the families that have hosted students over the past 75 years. Details: Dar, darfrederick@aol.com.