Westmoreland news: burger bash, concert and pet blessing service

Art

• The Harlan Gallery at Seton Hill University is accepting entries for Women Artists 2021, a juried exhibition that will showcase women artists in all media. The event will be Nov. 2 to 26 and an opening reception will be at 7 p.m. Nov. 4. Artists may submit up to three pieces by Sept. 3. Cost is $20 for up to three works. Details and submission information: setonhill.edu/news/

Church news

• A pet blessing service will be at 6 p.m. Aug. 15 in the parking lot of Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380, Murrysville. No reservations required. Details: 724-337-3042

Fundraisers

• St. Raymond of the Mountains Christian Mothers will have a trash and treasure flea market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 13 to 15 in the church social hall, 170 Schoolhouse Lane, Donegal. Items will include toys, books, crafts, housewares, Christmas decorations and sewing items. Details: 724-454-9105 or 724-593-7598

• St. Mark Episcopal Church, Johnstown, will sell takeout picnic lunches from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 14 at the church, 335 Locust St. Menu: barbeque pulled pork sandwich, coleslaw, potato salad, baked beans and homemade cookie, $9. Vegetarian option by request: veggie crumbles in barbeque sauce. Proceeds will benefit church ministries. Orders: 814-535-6797 or stmarks@atlanticbbn.net

• A takeout ethnic food festival will be Aug. 29 at St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, 315 Wilpen Road, Ligonier Township. Menu: platter of one stuffed cabbage, two pierogi and halushki, $8; stuffed cabbage, $25 per dozen; $15 for six. Pickup: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 29 at the church. Payment due at pickup, cash or checks only. Orders: Stevie, 724-238-2286 or Barb, 724-238-5000, by Aug. 22. Leave your name, telephone number and quantity.

• The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg golf outing will be Oct. 1 at Latrobe Country Club, 346 Arnold Palmer Drive, Unity. Cost: $175 each through Sept. 9; $200 after Sept. 9. Details: Greensburg.pitt.edu/golf-outing

• A rummage sale will be from noon to 3 p.m. Aug. 15, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 16 and 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 17 in the social hall at Congregation Emanu-El Israel, 222 N. Main St., Greensburg. Details: 724-837-0560

• Community Church of Hecla, 537 Hecla Road, Mt. Pleasant Township, will host a turkey dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 14 at the church. Dine in or takeout. Details and takeout orders: 724-396-8065 or 724-244-2586

• The Christian Mothers of Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Mt. Pleasant, will have a clothing sale from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 12, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 13 and 9 to 11 a.m. Aug. 14 in the Community Center, 740 Walnut St.

• St. Cecilia Church will have its Burger Bash from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 14 at the church pavilion, 220 St. Cecilia Road, Unity. Details: 724-423-3777

Meeting

• Rostraver Sportsmen Association will hold its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 16 at the club, 539 Cedar Creek Road, Rostraver. Membership applications from men and women welcome. Details: 724-984-6611 or rostraversca.org

Music

• Ligonier Valley Chamber of Commerce will host free concerts at 7 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 22 in the gazebo at the Diamond. The featured group Aug. 15 will be the Delmont Concert Band. In case of inclement weather, an announcement will be made by 5 p.m. to move the concert into Town Hall or canceled. Details: Visit Ligonier on Facebook.

Reunion

• Mt. Pleasant High School Class of 1974 will have a fall get-together from 4 to 10 p.m. Sept. 24 at Bella Terra Vineyard, 121 Sunny Lane, East Huntingdon. Reservations required by Aug. 21. Reservations: Rick Rega, 724-255-0792 or rrega1@zoominternet.net

• The Ulery Family Reunion for the families of James and William Ulery will be Aug. 22 at Laurel Highlands Campground pavilion, Donegal. A buffet lunch will be at 1 p.m. Those attending are asked to bring a hot dish, salad or dessert and cold beverages. Chicken and coffee will be provided.

Special event

• The Baltzer Meyer Historical Society, 642 Baltzer Meyer Pike, Hempfield, will host an Ancestry Day from noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 15. Tours of the Harrold No. 8 Schoolhouse will be at 1:30 and 3 p.m. and there will be a demonstration of twining rugs and an opportunity to research your family tree. Details: 724-836-6915 or info@baltzermeyer.com

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