Westmoreland happenings: Diaper drive, bus trip, 80's party, more

Art

• Greensburg Art Center will sponsor a bus trip June 11 to the Cleveland Museum of Art. The current exhibit is, “Africa and Byzantium.” Cost: $65, includes transportation and museum admission. The bus will leave at 8:30 a.m. from the center in Hempfield. It will leave the Cleveland museum at 4:30 p.m., make one rest stop/fast food stop and is expected to return to the center by 8:30 p.m. Free parking is available at the center. Reservations are required by May 15. Registration: by PayPal: tinyurl.com/3ushxdda or send a check payable to Greensburg Art Center, 230 Todd School Road, Greensburg PA 15601. Details: 724-837-6791.

Fundraisers

• Sage’s Army will host a recovery-friendly 80’s party from 7 to 11 p.m. May 17 in the Jonnet Building, 4099 William Penn Highway, 10^th floor, Monroeville. Cost: $15 per person or $25 per couple, includes a buffet dinner, nonalcoholic beverages and a chance for a door prize. Wear your favorite 80s-style clothing. Awards will be given for best hair, best/most neon, best overall outfit, best dance moves and more. There will be a basket raffle, mocktails and a 50-50. Tickets: tinyurl.com/d2yum259. Details: 724-863-5433.

• Level Green Presbyterian Church, 105 Olive Drive, Trafford, will sponsor a diaper drive to benefit the Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank from 10 a.m. to noon May 11 at the church. Diapers in sizes 4, 5 and 6, baby wipes and Pull-Ups for potty training are most needed. Boxes must be unopened. Monetary donations also welcome. Details: 412-372-5370.

• Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380, Washington Township, will sponsor a rummage sale from 9 to 5 p.m. May 10 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 11 at the church.

• YWCA Westmoreland County will host a bingo fundraiser at 6:30 p.m. May 17 at the center, 424 N. Main St. Doors open at 5 p.m. Cost: $30, includes dinner, a packet with all playing cards and a dauber. Extra packets will be sold and there will be strip tickets, a basket raffle, mystery envelopes and a 50-50. Tickets: 724-834-9390.

Health

• Harrold Zion Lutheran Church, 671 Baltzer Meyer Pike, Hempfield, will host a Vitalant community blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. May 10 at the church. Appointments recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: call 877-258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.

• Independence Health System will offer wellness check diagnostic screenings by appointment from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. May 15 at The Square at Latrobe, 100 Excela Health Drive, Latrobe. Sponsored by Greensburg Rotary. No walk-ins will be accepted. Appointments and details: 877-771-1234.

• Westmoreland County Area Agency on Aging will host its monthly Caregiver Support Group meeting from 1 to 3 p.m. May 8 at the McKenna Center for Active Adults, 971 Old Salem Road, Greensburg. New members welcome. The next meeting will be in September. Details: Denise Dieter, 724-830-4484 or 800-442-8000.

Senior Citizens

• Herminie Center for Active Adults, 101 Sewickley Ave., rear, will host musician Hey Joe at 11 a.m. May 9. A flea market will be from 9 a.m. to noon May 10 at the center. Tables: $5. Details: 724-446-3282.

• A Seniors For Safe Driving course will be offered from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 8 at Circleville United Methodist Church, 11600 Parkway Drive, North Huntingdon. The class is PennDOT approved and for drivers who are at least 55 years old. Those who complete the course can qualify for reduced auto insurance premiums. There is no behind-the-wheel driving. Cost: $16. Details and registration: 800-559-4880 or seniorsforsafedriving.com.

• Irwin Senior Activity Center, 310 Oak St., will have a Mother’s Day luncheon at 11 a.m. May 9. G Boyz will sing at 12:45 p.m. Details: 724-787-1760 or mumsest@aol.com.

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