Westmoreland news: mindful painting class, peach festival and cornhole tournament

Class

• Westmoreland Museum of American Art will offer a Mindful Painting class with Dorit Brauer from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 12 at the museum, 221 N. Main St. Includes a Chakra Color guided meditation and a sound bath with singing bowls. Cost: $45, non-members, $50. Bring your own materials. Reservations required by Sept. 3. Reservations: thewestmoreland.org/events

Fundraisers

• West Newton First Church of God will host a Peach Festival from 4 to 7 p.m. Sept. 2 at the Lions field house, 507 Pittsburgh St., West Newton. Menu: hot dogs, sauerkraut, sloppy joes, barbecued pulled pork, baked beans, potato or macaroni salad, cake, ice cream and peach cobbler. Free refills on beverages.

• The St. Pius X Parish End of Summer Fest will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Sept. 5 at the church, 222 Summit St., Mt. Pleasant. There will be food, instant bingo, a basket raffle, 50/50 and children’s games. Entertainment from 5 to 8 p.m. will be Scott Hall, “The One Man Band.”

• Ligonier Valley Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a cornhole tournament at 11 a.m. Sept. 11 at the Ligonier municipal lot, across from the YMCA. Rain date: Sept. 18. Registration will be at 10 a.m. There will be advanced and social divisions and prizes will be awarded. Entrance fee: $60 per team. Early registration suggested for teams of 2 only. Details: 724-238-4200

Meetings

Local chapters of the Women’s Business Network have scheduled meetings. Those attending can learn how the group supports the success and growth of women in business. Professional women are welcome and can attend as a guest at no cost. Some meetings will be held online. Call the chapter representative for more information.

• The Laurel Highlands chapter will meet from 8 to 9:45 a.m. Sept. 2 and 16 at Ignite Headquarters, 4 South Fourth St., Youngwood. Details: Liza Lauer, 724-331-9928

• The Ligonier Chapter will meet from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Sept. 2 and 16 at Connections Café, 109 S. Market St., Ligonier. Details: Tara Hassler, 814-691-3346

• The All Virtual chapter will meet at 7:30 p.m. today and Sept. 15 online at Zoom.us. Guests are welcome at no cost. Details: Jennifer Pasquale, 412-908-1663

• Mt. Pleasant American Legion Auxiliary will meet at 6 p.m. Sept. 7 at the post, 752 W. Main St., Mt. Pleasant. Members are reminded to pay annual dues.

• Super Seniors of Westmoreland County will meet at noon Sept. 7 at Community United Methodist Church, 3487 Route 130, Trafford. Accordion player Mickey Dee will entertain. Lunch: $6. Lunch reservations required for new attendees. Bring a mask just in case. Lunch reservations: Linda Briggs, 724-744-3993

• Westmoreland County Area on Aging will host a Caregiver Support Group meeting from 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 8 at the McKenna Center for Active Adults, 971 Old Salem Road, Greensburg. Reservations preferred. Reservations: Denise Parker, 724-830-4484 or 800-442-8000

• Greensburg Garden Center will meet at 11 a.m. Sept. 7 at the center, 951 Old Salem Road. Bring plants, flowers or fresh vegetables for the plant auction. Refreshments will be served. Bring a friend.

• North Huntingdon AARP will meet from noon to 1 p.m. Sept. 2 at St. Elizabeth Seton Church Social Hall, 200 Leger Road. There will be entertainment and the business membership meeting will be afterward.

Special events

• As part of Suicide Prevention Week, Come, Talk Inc. will present guest speaker suicide loss survivor Josh Horner of Johnstown at 6 p.m. Sept. 8 at the center, 321 Main St., Irwin. An open house will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Suitable for teens and adults. Reservations required by Sept. 3. Reservations: Amanda Morrison,724-978-1330 or come.talk15642@gmail.com

• The Greensburg Coin Club will host a coin show at 9 a.m. Sept. 5 at Circleville Volunteer Fire Department, 129 Robbins Station Road, North Huntingdon. Free admission.

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