Westmoreland happenings: Chicken barbecue, turkey dinner, historic reenactment, more

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Church News

• St. James Church, New Alexandria, will have all-day Eucharistic Adoration Aug. 15 for the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Adoration will begin at 8:30 a.m., benediction will be at 6 p.m. and Mass will be celebrated at 6:30 p.m. Drop in anytime during the day. Details: 724-668-2829.

Fundraisers

• St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, 4480 Route 981, Trauger, Mt. Pleasant Township, will have bingo Aug. 11 at the parish center. Doors open at 4 p.m. and early birds start at 6:30 p.m. Details: 724-423-8838.

• First Presbyterian Church of Belle Vernon, 501 Fayette St., will have its annual Peach Festival and car show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 12 at the church. Details: 724-929-7616.

• Manor Lions Club will host a chicken barbeque from 11 a.m. until sellout Aug. 12 in the parking lot of Roberts Roofing, Route 993, Manor. Menu: half chicken, applesauce, roll, cookie and drink, $10. Proceeds will be donated to Make-A Wish. Details: jrare4@comcast.net.

• A flea market, book sale and bake sale will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 12 at Christ United Church of Christ, 1414 Ligonier St., Latrobe. There will be a basket raffle, food and beverages. A stair lift is available to access the lower level. Details: 724-537-4901.

• Community Church of Hecla, 537 Hecla Road, Mt. Pleasant Township, will host a turkey dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 12 at the church. Dine in or takeout. Details and takeout orders: 724-396-8065 or 724-244-2586.

• Pet Supplies Plus, 112 Sara Way, Belle Vernon, will host an ice cream social and bath time from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 12 to benefit Mon Valley Paws. A $10 donation will be given to Mon Valley Paws for each dog that is bathed. Donations will be accepted. Details: 724-494-8305.

• Hilltop Fireman’s Club, 1545 Grand Blvd., Monessen, will sponsor a Yappy Hour to benefit Mon Valley Paws from 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 14 at the club. Leashed and friendly pets welcome. Patrons who donate pet food or supplies will be entered into a drawing. Details: 724-494-8305.

• The Summer Harvest Festival at First United Church of Christ, Mt. Pleasant, will be from noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 12 at the church, Main Street. There will be games, a produce sale and food.

History

• Rostraver Township Historical Society will host the Robert J. Cook Memorial Civil War Demonstration from 3 to 5 p.m. Aug. 12 at the Cook Farm, 347 Cooks Road, Rostraver. Rain date: Aug. 19. There will be reenactors, demonstrations, a food truck and a 50/50 raffle. Gates open at 2 p.m. Bring a chair. Cost: $10; younger than 12, free.

Meetings

• Level Green Seniors will meet at 11 a.m. Aug. 17 at the Level Green Lions Community Building, 123 Murrysville Road, Penn Township. The Penn Trafford Community Band will entertain. Lunch will be from KFC. Cost: $5, payable in advance. Everyone welcome. Reservations and details: Mary, 412-372-5422.

• Retirees and former employees of Commercial Bank and Trust of Pennsylvania will meet for lunch at noon Aug. 16 at the Sequel, formerly Cozumel Mexican Restaurant, Route 30, Greensburg. Reservations required: Mary Ann, 724-537-7894.

• Golden Dome Knitting Guild will meet at 7 p.m. Aug. 17 at Trinity United Church of Christ, 139 N. Main St., Greensburg. The program will be a review of using the Kitchner stitch for seaming. Bring something that you made or are working on for the show and share portion of the meeting. Guests and new members welcome. Details: Lorraine, 724-836-6323.

Special event

• The Pride in the Park Picnic will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Aug. 20 at pavilion E of Hempfield Park, 220 Forbes Trail Road. Lunch will be at 3:30 p.m. Bring a covered dish to share. There will be games, information tables and raffles. Reservations required:724-459-8532 or galikjames96@gmail.com.