Westmoreland happenings: Vendor show, pancake breakfast, blood drive, more

Fundraisers

• St. Barbara Parish will host bingo at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday Nov. 8 at the church, 111 Raymaley Road, Harrison City. Doors open at 5 p.m. Admission starts at $27; extra packages, $5. There will be free coffee, early birds, quickies, an all-nighter, 50-50 and games of chance. The kitchen will be open and the building is accessible. Details: 724-744-4594.

• An indoor flea market will be from 9 a.m. to noon Friday Nov. 3 at the Herminie Center for Active Adults, 101 Sewickley Ave., rear. Table fee: $5. Free admission. Table reservations: 724-446-3282.

• First Presbyterian Church of Murrysville, 3202 N. Hills Road, will host its Celebrate the Seasons sale and vendor show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday Nov. 4 in Laird Hall at the church. Items will include gently used fall, winter and Christmas items. Details: mlholtz6@msn.com.

• Youngwood Lions will host a pancake, sausage and egg breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday Nov. 4 at Christ United Methodist Church, 100 Lincoln St. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $8; children 6 to 12, $4.

• A Vera Bradley bingo will be at 2 p.m. Sunday Nov. 5 at Community Church of Hecla, 537 Hecla Road, Mt. Pleasant Township. Doors open at 1 p.m. A light lunch will be served. Details: 724-396-8065 or 724-244-2586.

• A craft and vendor show to benefit Clairview School for special needs students will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday Nov. 4 at the school, 215 Donohoe Road, Hempfield. Free admission. There will be food, a bake sale and basket raffle. Merchandise will include crafts made by the students. Funds raised will be used for student events throughout the year.

• An Election Day luncheon will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday Nov. 7 at First Church of God, 157 N. Second St., West Newton. Menu: soups, sandwiches, salads, desserts and drinks. Dine in or take out. Details: 724-872-7467.

• Greensburg Art Center will host a gift sale Saturday Nov. 4 through Dec. 20 at the center, 230 Todd School Road, Hempfield. An opening reception will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday Nov. 4. Details: 724-837-6791 or greensburgartcenter.org.

• A super bingo will be Friday Nov. 3 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; additional packs will be available. This will be the last super bingo until spring. Smoke-free venue. Details: 724-834-0709.

• A pancake and sausage dinner will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday Nov. 7 at Trinity United Church of Christ, 139 N. Main St., Greensburg. Cost: $8; children, $4.

• Lincoln Heights Civic Association will have bingo from 1 to 3 p.m. today Nov. 2 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.

• Jeannette Knights of Columbus hosts bingo at 7 p.m. Fridays in Mersinger Hall at Ascension Church, 615 Division St. 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. Food will be available. Details: 724-523-9244.

• Jeannette American Legion will host a bingo at 1 p.m. Sunday Nov. 5 at the post, 109 S. Fifth St. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Cost: $25 per packet, includes regular and special games. There will be a $750 jackpot game, door prizes and 50-50. The kitchen will be open. Proceeds benefit veterans and community activities. Details: Rick, 724-600-5061.

Health

• An American Red Cross Blood community blood drive will be from noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 9 in honor of veterans at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1120 Harvey Ave., Greensburg. Appointments recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor keyword WestminsterPC.

• Independence Health System will offer wellness check diagnostic screenings by appointment from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Nov. 8 in the community room of Excela Square at Latrobe, 100 Excela Health Drive, Unity. Sponsored by Latrobe Rotary. Appointments required. Registration and details: 877-771-1234.

• Westmoreland County Area Agency on Aging will host its monthly Caregiver Support Group meeting from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday Nov. 8 at the McKenna Center for Active Adults, 971 Old Salem Road, Greensburg. There will be no meeting in December. Details: Denise Dieter, 724-830-4484 or 800-442-8000.

Meetings

• The Braddock Trail chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet Saturday Nov. 4 at the chapter house, 200 S. Church St., Mt. Pleasant. Lunch will be at noon and a brief meeting will be at 1 p.m. The two programs will be about Native American women and poppies and there will be a drum demonstration.

• Westmoreland Area Nurses Association will meet at 4 p.m. Monday Nov. 6 at The Boulevard, 900 Towne Square Drive, Hempfield. No reservations required. Details: Cordie, 412-841-8529.

• Mt. Pleasant American Legion Auxiliary will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday Nov. 7 at the post, 752 W. Main St. Pizza will be served. Reservations required: Kelly Majercak, 724-542-4478. Details: Marcia, 724-542-7215.

Senior Citizen News

• Herminie Center for Active Adults will celebrate Nacho Day on Monday Nov. 6 at the center, 101 Sewickley Ave., rear. A free nacho bar will be sponsored during bingo intermission by Comfort Keepers. Bingo starts at 1 p.m. Details: 724-446-3282.

Veterans News

• Norwin Elks will host a free spaghetti dinner for veterans from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Elks Lodge, 135 Elks Lane, Manor. Family members and guests will pay for their meals. Menu: spaghetti and salad. The full menu will not be available. Reservations encouraged, especially for parties of five or more: 724-863-3000. 

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