Westmoreland happenings: Christmas in July craft and vendor show, Steelers bingo party, spaghetti dinner

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Fundraisers

• A Western-themed evening to support breast cancer awareness will be from 5 to 10 p.m. July 29 at the Barn at Ligonier Valley, 1 Springer Road, Ligonier Township. Sponsored by Westmoreland Walks and the UPMC Hillman UPMC Cancer Center, entertainment will be by the Michael Christopher Band. Cost: $50, includes appetizers, a barbeque dinner with dessert and two drink tickets. There will be gift basket, 50/50 raffle and silent auction. Must be 21 to attend. Advance tickets required. Tickets: westmorelandwalks.org/give_cancer_the_boot.

• A Christmas in July craft and vendor show will be from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 30 at First Presbyterian Church, 501 Fayette Ave., Rostraver. Details: 724-929-7616.

• A Steelers bingo party will be at 11 a.m. Aug. 3 at the Herminie Center for Active Adults, 101 Sewickley Ave., rear. Admission: $10 for 20 games. There will be specials, rip tickets and a 50/50. Reservations required: 724-446-3282.

• St. Barbara Parish, Harrison City, will host its monthly bingo at 6:45 p.m. Aug. 3 at the church, 111 Raymaley Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Paper packages start at $27. There will be a must-go jackpot and free coffee. The kitchen will be open and the building is handicap accessible. Details: 724-744-4584 or 724-744-7474.

• A spaghetti dinner fundraiser to benefit Mon Valley Paws will be conducted through Aug. 31 at Felicia’s Restaurant, 459 Scoonmaker Ave., Monesson. Menu: spaghetti, meatball, bread, salad and soft drink or coffee, $14. Dine in or takeout. Reservations required for dine in. Reservations: 724-684-7711. Tickets: Randy, 724-493-8305.

Library news

• West Newton Library will host author Stan Gordon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 30 at the West Newton Lions Fieldhouse, 511 Pittsburgh St. Gordon has written about Kecksburg, Bigfoot and UFOs. Donations will be accepted. Reservations required: 724-633-0798.

• Adams Memorial Library, Latrobe, will sponsor a musical performance, “Go Fish” by Stage Right! at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 1 at Christ the Divine Teacher School, 323 Chestnut St., Latrobe. Reservations required by July 31. Reservations: 724-537-4383 or forms.gle/dpsaU6irbfzX19hGA.

Meetings

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

• The Laurel Highlands chapter will meet from 8 to 9:45 a.m. Aug. 4 and 18 at Ignite Headquarters, 4 South St., Youngwood. Details: Aliccia Laychek, 412-260-4540.

• The Ligonier Chapter will meet from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Aug. 4 and 18 at Connections Café, 109 S. Market St., Ligonier. Details: Susan Jones, 724-244-6823.

• The Greensburg Chapter will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 11 and 25 at Tapped Brick Oven and Pour House, 6004 Lincoln Highway, Hempfield. Details: Tina McHugh, 724-787-5419.

• The East Coast All Virtual chapter will meet at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 3 and 17 online at Zoom.us. Details: Jennifer Pasquale, 412-908-1663.

• South Hills Coin Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Bethel Park Municipal Building, 5100 W. Library Ave. The program will be, “Hidden Treasures in the West.” There will be a 50/50 raffle and prizes for children. Public welcome. Details: 724-984-6611.

Music

• Laurelville Retreat Center, 941 Laurelville Lane, Mt. Pleasant Township, will present a free concert by a cappella group New Song at 6 p.m. July 28 in center meeting house. The group is a music ministry group from Geneva College. No reservations required.