Westmoreland news includes concerts, art exhibits and reunions

Art

• The Greensburg Art Center will participate in a free dual exhibition with the Westmoreland Museum of American Art that is being presented by the Pittsburgh Watercolor Society. An exhibit will be held July 23 to Sept. 20 at the Rowe Gallery of the Greensburg Art Center. A free opening reception will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and a free post-party will be from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m., both on July 23. The Westmoreland Museum of American Art exhibition opening will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. July 23 and run through Sept. 26. An online exhibit will be available after 4 p.m. July 23 at pittsburghwatercolorsociety.com

Church news

• Greater Parkview Church, Greensburg, will celebrate the 18th pastoral anniversary of its pastor Bishop Rev. Carl E. Jones Sr. and his wife, Stephanie Jones at the 10 a.m. July 25 worship service at the church, 103 Westminster Ave. Dinner will be served afterward. Public welcome.

Class

• A Seniors for Safe Driving class will be offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 4 at Herminie Senior Citizens Center, 101 Sewickley Ave., Herminie. 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. Details and registration: 724-283-8845 or seniorsforsafedriving.com

Fundraisers

• A car wash will be from 9 a.m. to noon July 24 in the parking lot of Greensburg Church of the Brethren, 554 Stanton St. Donations accepted. Proceeds will help to feed the needy.

• Latrobe Area Hospital Aid Society will host a golf outing Aug. 21 at Glengarry Golf Links, 168 Lentz Road, Unity . Registration will be at 1 p.m. and golf starts at 2 p.m. Cost: $85, includes cart, small bucket of range balls, mulligan, snacks and dinner. Sponsorship opportunities available. Reservations required by Aug. 1. Checks payable to LAHAS can be mailed to Jan Mills, 120 Club Manor Road, Latrobe. Proceeds will benefit projects at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. Details: 724-433-9601

• Ligonier Valley Chamber of Commerce will host a music bingo from 6 to 8 p.m. July 22 at Pop’s Pub and Grub Inn, 1129 Route 30 Ligonier Township. Reservations at Pop’s Pub and Grub Inn encouraged. Cost for bingo cards is $5. Details: 724-238-4200 or visit visitligonier.com

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Laurel Region will host a Bowl for Kids Luau on the Lanes adult bowling party from 6 to 8 p.m. July 30 at Hillview Bowling Lanes, 829 E. Pittsburgh St., Greensburg. Cost: $75 per person, or $300 for a team of four; includes food, beer, an event T-shirt, hula lessons and two hours of bowling. Must be at least 21 years old. Details and registration: bbbslr.org

• West Newton Lions will sponsor a dance from 2 to 6 p.m. Aug. 1 at the Yukon Slovenian Hall, 137 Yukon Ave., South Huntingdon. There will be a cash bar and music with DJ Glenn Raymer from 770 KFB Radio. The kitchen will be open. Must be at least 21 years old. Admission: $10 per person. Tickets: 724-972-3779 or 724-221-0380 and a limited number will be available at the door.

• Acme Family Foundation will host a picnic from 1 to 4 p.m. July 25 at Bella Terra Vineyards, 121 Sunny Lane, East Huntingdon. Cost: $25, includes music by the Brothers Kelly Band, picnic food and children’s activities. There will be a silent auction, basket raffle and a basket of cheer raffle. Tickets: Kris Smith, 724-516-71250

• A takeout spaghetti dinner will be from 4:30 to 6 p.m. July 24 at Derry First United Methodist Church, 311 N. Ligonier St. Menu: spaghetti, meatballs, tossed salad, Italian bread, butter and cake, $10. Orders: 724-694-8333, 9 a.m. to noon weekdays.

Health

• Excela Health will offer Pfizer covid-19 vaccinations for those 12 and older from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 31 at Greater Parkview Church, 103 Westminster Ave, Greensburg. The second dose will be given from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 21 at the church. Appointments required. Those younger than 18 must have a consent form filled out by a parent or guardian. Bring a state-issued ID and insurance card if you have one. Vaccines are available at no cost, whether or not you have insurance. Appointments: ExcelaHealth.org or 724-689-1690, from 8 a.m. to noon weekdays

Library news

• Author Jennifer Sopko will discuss her book, “Idlewild: History and Memories from America’s Oldest Amusement Park,” at 6:30 p.m. July 28 at Norwin Public Library, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin. The event is free, but registration is requested. Registration: 724-863-4700, ext.3.

• West Newton Library is seeking donations of hardback adult fiction books, DVDs and paperbacks that are not more than 10 years old. Books can be dropped off in bags or boxes on the library front porch, 124 N. Water St., or from noon to 5 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, noon to 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. Do not place donations in the return book drop box. Details: 724-633-0798

Meetings

• Laurel Harmony Chorus conducts rehearsals at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of each month in the Robertshaw Amphitheater in St. Clair Park, Greensburg. Zoom rehearsals continue on the first and third Thursdays of the month. Female singers needed. Walk-ins welcome. Details: 724-610-5766

• Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) of Delmont meets at 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Delmont Presbyterian Church, 101 Church St. New members welcome without obligation to join. Details: tops.org

• Penn Township Senior Citizens will meet July 27 at Community United Methodist Church, 3487 Route 130, Trafford. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 2. Lunch: $6. Dues: $2. Entertainment will be bingo. Bring a wrapped prize.

Music

• Jeannette Business Association will sponsor concerts and a food truck rally from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 22, and Aug. 5 and 19 in the 400 and 500 blocks of Clay Avenue and Fifth Street. Rain or shine. The Twisted Fate Band will be featured July 22 in the new Elliott Group Amphitheater. Bring a lawn chair.

• 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 July 25 will be Community Band South. 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 Visit Ligonier on Facebook.

Reunion

• Retirees and former employees of Latrobe Area Hospital will have a reunion at 1 p.m. Aug. 19 at the American Slovak Society picnic area, 1710 Latrobe Derry Road, Derry Township. Bring a covered dish to share, drinks and hand sanitizer. Cost: $5, to cover rental and supplies. There will be entertainment, a silent auction and door prizes. Please post your covered dish contribution on the group Facebook page Former LAH Employees and Retirees.

Special events

• Greensburg-Jeannette Women in the NAACP (WIN) group will offer a event for girls age 8 to 16, “Follow Your Dreams,” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 24 at the YWCA of Westmoreland County, 424 N. Main St., Greensburg. Topics will include nutrition, exercise, good manners and interviewing skills. There will be food, prizes and a question-and-answer session. Reservations requested. Reservations: Ruth Tolbert, 724-691-2925

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