Westmoreland happenings: Blood drive, free admission, more

Church news

• Greensburg Church of the Brethren will host a night of fun and fellowship for individuals and groups with developmental disabilities from 5 to 7 p.m. Mondays at the church, 554 Stanton St., Southwest Greensburg. Dinner is included. Participants must be accompanied by a family member or caregiver. Donations will be accepted. Details: 724-834-2130 or gbgcob.org.

Health

• A Vitalant community blood drive will be from 1 to 6 p.m. July 11 at the Greensburg Masonic Center, 349 Donohoe Road, Hempfield. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: 877-258-4825 or visit the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org and search with account code UC2210049.

• Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 6 p.m. Wednesdays at Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380, Washington Township.

Special events

• Historic Hanna’s Town, 809 Forbes Trail Road, Hempfield, will offer free admission from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 4. The Declaration of Independence will be read at 1 p.m. The Kendra Gallery will have an exhibit, “Westmoreland 250: Telling Our Story with 25 Objects” and the Westmoreland History Shop will be open with a selection of history-inspired books, ceramics, jewelry, toys, jams, teas and more. Details: 724-836-1800 or westmorelandhistory.org.

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