Westmoreland happenings: Strawberry festivals, rummage sale and hat luncheon

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Church news

• No Walls Ministries will have a free vacation Bible school, “Big Fish Bay,” from 6 to 8:30 p.m. June 20 to 24 at the church, 214 Church St., New Alexandria. There will be dinner each night, songs, crafts and a Bible lesson. A parent must stay if the child is not potty trained. Reservations: nowallspgh.org.

Fundraisers

• Youngwood Lions Club will sponsor a strawberry festival from 4 to 7 p.m. June 3 at Christ United Methodist Church, 100 Lincoln St., Youngwood. Menu: strawberries, ice cream, cake and drinks. No sandwiches will be served. Cost: $7; younger than 12, $3. Proceeds will benefit Youngwood Library.

• Lutheran Church of Our Saviour, 1570 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, will have a rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 3 and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 4 at the church. Food will be available.

• A sandwich and salad luncheon will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 4 at Heritage United Methodist Church on the Diamond, Ligonier. Menu: pulled pork sandwiches, chicken salad sandwiches, pasta salad, pie, gob cake, pretzel salad and beverages. Dine in or takeout. Proceeds will benefit local and global missions.

• Community United Presbyterian Church of New Alexandria will sponsor its 64^th annual strawberry festival from 4:30 to 7 p.m. June 4 at the church, 1640 Keystone Park Road. Menu: ham barbeques, hot dogs and sauerkraut, potato salad, baked beans, ice cream, strawberries, cake and drinks. There will be a basket raffle.

• A car wash will be from 9 a.m. to noon June 4 in the parking lot of Greensburg Church of the Brethren, 554 Stanton St. Sponsored by the church Disciples Hands ministry. Donations will be accepted.

• Community Church of Hecla will have a dessert/cash bingo June 5 at the church, 537 Hecla Road, Mt. Pleasant Township. Doors open at 1 p.m. and bingo begins a 2. A light lunch will be available. Details: 724-396-8065 or 724-244-2586.

• The Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra’s annual Hat Luncheon will be June 11 at Greensburg Country Club, 309 Pleasant Valley Road, Jeannette. A champagne reception will begin at 11 a.m. and the luncheon will be at noon. There will a basket auction and a raffle to win a $500 gift certificate to Larrimor’s in Pittsburgh. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Reservations required. Cost: $85. Reservations: 724-837-1850 or westmorelandsymphony.org.

Health

• Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380, Washington Township.

Meetings

• Westmoreland Area Nurses Association will have a meeting and picnic at 4 p.m. June 6 at Harrold Zion Lutheran Church, 671 Balzer Meyer Pike, Hempfield. Details: Cordie, 412-841-8529 or beccanme@comcast.net.

• Mt. Pleasant American Legion Auxiliary will meet at 6 p.m. June 7 at the post, 752 W. Main St. Lunch can be ordered from the post kitchen. The Appreciation Dinner will be at a later date.

• South Hills Coin Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. June 7 at the Bethel Park Municipal Building, 5100 W. Library Ave. The program will be about trade dollars. There will be a 50/50 raffle and prizes for children. Public welcome. Details: 724-984-6611.

• Super Seniors of Westmoreland County will meet at noon June 7 at Community United Methodist Church, 3487 Route 130, Trafford. Cathi Rhodes will present a singing tribute to Patsy Cline. Lunch: $6. Lunch reservations required for new attendees. Donations will be accepted for the food pantry. Reservations: Linda Briggs, 724-744-3993.

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

• The Laurel Highlands chapter will meet from 8 to 9:45 a.m. June 2 and 16 at Ignite Headquarters, 4 South St., Youngwood. Details: Liza Lauer, 724-331-9928.

• The Ligonier Chapter will meet from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. June 2 and 16 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. June 9 and 23 at Tapped Brick Oven and Pour House, 6004 Lincoln Highway, Greensburg. Details: Tina McHugh, 724-787-5419.

• The East Coast All Virtual chapter will meet at 7:30 p.m. today and June 15 online at Zoom.us. Details: Jennifer Pasquale, 412-908-1663.

Music

• The Mon Yough Chorale will present a concert at 3 p.m. June 5 at Sampson’s Mills Presbyterian Church, 1665 Lincoln Way, White Oak. Donations will be accepted, and refreshments will be served afterward. Masks are optional.

• The pool at Laurelville Retreat Center, Mt. Pleasant Township, is open to overnight guest groups and opens extra spaces to the public. All swimmers must make a reservation by calling 724-423-2624 or email pool@laurelville.org and leave a message. Cost: $6 per person; 2 and younger, free. Hours: noon to 5 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; and noon to 7 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Swim lessons will be offered for $50 per child for classes that will meet twice per week in June and again in July. Details: tinyurl.com/swimLaurelville.

Special event

• Mammoth Fest at Mammoth Park, Mt. Pleasant Township, will be from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 5 on the park lake shore. There will be free parking and admission, a crafts marketplace, music, food, bingo and carnival rides. An all-day activity pass costs $4 and includes unlimited access to carnival rides, a petting zoo, kiddie train rides, bounce houses, Nerf obstacle course and a rock-climbing wall. Details: co.westmoreland.pa.us/728/Parks-Recreation.