Penn-Trafford area: Blood drive, seniors meet, chicken barbecue, more
Blood drive underway
A blood drive in memory of the late Allan Chelkis of Manor, who died in September 2021 at age 73, is being held through Sept. 30 in conjunction with the American Red Cross.
Chelkis suffered from a disease that prevent red blood cells from processing the iron used for making hemoglobin, causing red cell dysfunction, said his daughter, Heather Chelkis of North Huntingdon. For three years, he received donated blood products, Chelkis said.
To register for the Allan’s Angels blood drive, sign up at https://sleevesup.redcrossblood.org/campaign/allans-angels.
Super Seniors will meet
Singer Lee Alverson will provide the entertainment at the meeting of the Super Seniors of Westmoreland County at noon Oct. 4 in the Community United Methodist Church, Route 130, Harrison City.
Reservations are needed for those who are new to the organization. Those attending are invited to wear a Halloween costume.
Lunch will cost $6.
For reservations, call Linda Briggs at 724-744-3993.
Lions to sell barbecue chicken
The Bushy Run Lions will sell barbecue chicken dinners for $12 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 25, or until sellout, at the Bushy Run Lions Community Building, Church Street, Claridge.
The take-out only meals include a half-chicken, cole slaw, roll, cookies and drink. A drive-thru service will be available.
Tickets are available from any Lion or by calling 412-629-3000. A limited amount of tickets will be available the day of the sale.
Joe Napsha is a TribLive reporter covering Irwin, North Huntingdon and the Norwin School District. He also writes about business issues. He grew up on Neville Island and has worked at the Trib since the early 1980s. He can be reached at jnapsha@triblive.com.
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