Westmoreland happenings: Toy collection, oldies dance, blood drive, more

Career Fair

• The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg and Westmoreland Assists Native Talent Consortium will sponsor a free health care career fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 12 in the Hempfield room of Chambers Hall,, 150 Finoli Drive, Hempfield. Representatives from health care and non-health employers will be available to discuss shadowing, lab work, internships and entry-level employment. Public welcome.

Fundraisers

• St. Pius X Parish Holy Name Society will host an oldies dance from 6 to 10 p.m. Nov. 14 at the church social hall, 224 Summit St., Mt Pleasant. Cost: $5, includes beer, wine, soft drinks and snacks. There will be at 50-50 raffle.

• Bushy Run Battlefield Heritage Society will sponsor its Colonial Pirate Night fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 15 at the museum, 1253 Bushy Run Road, Penn Township. Come dressed in your best pirate or wench costume and enjoy music, games and mocktails. There will be door prizes and a basket raffle. Cost: $22. Tickets: tinyurl.com/wmb7fvze.

• The Marines Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program and North American Railcar Operators Association will sponsor a toy and donation collection Nov. 15 on the Southwest Pennsylvania Railroad. The decorated cars will leave at 8 a.m. from Savage Intermodal in Mt. Pleasant and stops will be in Everson, Scottdale, Hunker, Youngwood Train Museum, Greengate Road, South Greensburg and Youngwood Train stations, back to Scottdale and Mt. Pleasant. Details: 724-244-7538.

• St. Stephen Orthodox Church, Latrobe, is accepting orders for its Thanksgiving kolaci roll sale. Varieties: nut, apricot and poppy seed. Cost: $15. Order deadline: Nov. 14. Pickup: 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 22 at the church, 1520 Susan Drive. Orders: Cathy, 724-537-7238, or Brigette, 724-836-0930.

• First United Church of Christ, 1008 Harrison City-Export Road, Harrison City, is selling church cookbooks with traditional and modern recipes in all categories. Cost: $12. Orders: 724-744-2731.

• A takeout cabbage roll dinner to benefit West Newton Methodist Church will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Nov. 15 at Gary’s Chuck Wagon, 109 S. Second St., West Newton. Menu: cabbage rolls, mashed potatoes, green beans, roll and dessert, $15. Tickets: 724-787-1377 and at the restaurant.

• Jeannette Knights of Columbus hosts bingo at 7 p.m. Fridays in Mersinger Hall at Ascension Church, 615 Division St., Jeannette. Doors open at 6 p.m. and early birds begin at 6:30 p.m. Players younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Smoke-free venue. Food will be available and there will be a 50-50 and instant bingos. Details: 724-523-9244.

Health

• An American Red Cross community blood drive will be from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at Regional Family YMCA of the Laurel Highlands, 490 Bessemer Road, East Huntingdon. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org.

• Independence Health System Westmoreland will offer wellness check diagnostic screenings by appointment from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. Nov. 19 in the community room at The Square at Latrobe, 100 Excela Health Drive, Unity. Sponsored by Greensburg Rotary. No walk-ins will be accepted. Appointments and details: 877-771-1234.

Meeting

• South Hills Coin Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Bethel Park Municipal Building, 5100 W. Library Ave. There will be a 50-50 raffle and prizes for children. The program will be alternative hobby night. Public welcome. Membership applications are being accepted. Details: 724-984-6611.

Music

• The Laurel Harmony Chorus, a Greensburg-based chapter of Sweet Adelines International, will host a concert, “A Harvest of Harmony,” at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 22 at Zion Lutheran Church, 3417 Route 130, Harrison City. Cost: $10; 12 and younger, $5, includes light refreshments and a chance for a door prize. There will be a basket raffle. Details and membership information: 878-295-1142 or LaurelHarmonyChorus@gmail.com.

Scholarship

• Entries are being accepted for the Pennsylvania American Legion Oratorical Contest that awards scholarships of $7,500, $5,000 and $4,000. Students in ninth through 12^th grade in public, parochial, cyber/charter and are homeschooled may enter. Entry deadline is Nov. 30. Entry forms and information: pa-legion.com/programs/student-and-youth/oratorical-program; call or text Jim Drnjevich, 724-681-4995 or email jgdrnjevich@aol.com.

Senior Citizen News

• Irwin Senior Activity Center, 310 Oak St., will have Honors Bingo in honor of veterans at 12:15 p.m. Nov. 11. Bring items to be donated to a member of the military such as shampoos, razors, cookies, snack cakes, deodorant, tea bags, condiments or puzzles. A penny auction will be Nov. 13. Registration for events and lunch required at least one day in advance. Donations are accepted for all activities. Details: 724-787-1760.

Theater

• Greensburg Civic Theatre’s Greasepaint Players will present Disney’s “Finding Nemo Jr.” at 7 p.m. Nov. 14 and 1 and 4 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Greensburg Garden & Civic Center, 951 Old Salem Road, Greensburg. All seats are reserved. Tickets: gctheatre.org and at the door if available.

Veterans Day

• The Ligonier American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars will host a Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. Nov. 11 on the west end of the Diamond in Ligonier. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be at the American Legion post, 109 Kelly St. The keynote speaker will be Cadet Col. Addy Witkoski, cadet commander of the Ligonier Valley High School Air Force Junior ROTC program. A light luncheon will be served afterward at the American Legion. Public welcome.

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