Westmoreland happenings: Story time with Mrs. Claus, photos with Santa, seminar, more

Christmas event

• A story time with Mrs. Claus will be at 4 p.m. Nov. 30 at Keystone Railhouse Event Center, next to Gary’s Chuckwagon, 115 S Second St., West Newton. Sponsored by West Newton Public Library as part of the borough’s light up celebration.

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., Southwest Greensburg. Dinner is included. Participants must be accompanied by a family member or caregiver. Donations will be accepted. Details: 724-834-2130 or gbgcob.org.

Fundraisers

• Mon Valley Paws will sponsor a photos with Santa Paws event from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 30 at Pet Supplies Plus, 100 Sara Way, Rostraver. All photographs will be digital and will be emailed to owners. Details: 724-493-8305.

• The Latrobe Area Hospital Aid Society Lights of Love holiday event will be at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 10 in the Robindale Auditorium, 501 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, 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.

• A Photos with Santa to benefit Pet Friends will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 30 at 101 Buttermilk Hollow Road, North Huntingdon. Children and pets welcome. Pets must be restrained. Cost: $10. Details: petfriendsinc.com.

Health

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

Meeting

• Mt. Pleasant American Legion Auxiliary will meet for the Christmas party Dec. 3 at the post, 752 W. Main St. Menu choices: stuffed chicken breast or stuffed pork chop. Members should call Kelly Mayercheck at 724-542-4478 with their entrée selection.

Seminar

• A nonpartisan seminar about how to run for local office will be offered online from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 2 by Protect PT. Topics will include what paperwork to file, how much money is needed and best practices on reaching out to the public. Reservations required. If you are unable to attend at that time, email Tom Pike at tom@protectpt.org. Reservations: protectpt.info/rfotraining.

Senior Citizen News

• Irwin Senior Activity Center, 310 Oak St., will celebrate November birthdays and have grocery bingo at 12:15 p.m. The center will be closed Nov. 27 and 28 for Thanksgiving. Donations are accepted for all activities. Details: 724-787-1760.

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