Westmoreland happenings: takeout shish kebabs and gyros, car show, bingos

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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. Dinner is included. Participants must be accompanied by a family member or caregiver. Donations will be accepted.

• Ss. Cyril and Methodius Orthodox Church, Jeannette, will host open door events from 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 11, 18 and 25 at the church, 520 Scott Ave. The church will be open for quiet visits, prayer, lighting of candles and inquiries about the Temple and Orthodox faith. The rector, the Rev. Michael Senyo and parishioners will be available to answer questions.

• Derry First United Methodist Church, 311 N. Ligonier St., will have its monthly Ladies Lunch at noon Sept. 13 at the church. Public welcome.

Classes

• Penn State Extension will offer a workshop for sheep and goat producers, “Sheep and Goat Profit School,“ from 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Sept. 23 at the extension office, 214 Donohoe Road, Hempfield. Reservations required by Sept. 15. Cost: $10, includes morning refreshments, lunch and materials. Reservations required by Sept. 15. Reservations: 877-345-0691 or extension.psu.edu/sheep-and-goat-profit-school.

Fundraisers

• A rummage sale will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380, Washington Township. Items other than jewelry, furniture and antiques will not be priced and will be available for a donation of the buyer’s choice. Food will be sold.

• A super bingo will be Friday at Marian Hall at St. Bartholomew Church, 2538 Route 119, Crabtree. Doors open at 5 p.m. and early birds begin at 6:30 p.m. Firehouse Subs will be available for takeout. Admission: $35, and additional packs will be available. Details: 724-834-0709.

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

• Philanthropic Educational Organization will have a rummage and bake sale from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Maplewood Presbyterian Church, 108 Woodland Road, Greensburg. Proceeds will benefit educational scholarships for women.

• St. Michael Orthodox Church, Greensburg, will sponsor a takeout We Remember Memorial Meal from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at the church, 1182 Ashland St. Menu: lamb shish kebab with green beans and rice, $20; gyro stand, $8; and frozen grape leaves, kibbee, spanakopita and pastitsio. A memorial service will begin a noon in the church. Those attending may share in reading the names of those who perished in the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Proceeds will benefit local charities Sage’s Army, the Blackburn Center and South Greensburg Volunteer Fire Department. Details: 724-834-1311.

• St. James Church, New Alexandria will host its 10th annual car show and spaghetti dinner from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at the church, 306 St. James Lane. Rain or shine. Registration begins at 11 a.m. Donations will be accepted in lieu of a registration fee. Show cars should display the American flag in remembrance of Sept. 11. The first 100 cars will receive a T-shirt and dash plaque. Trophies will be awarded. Dinner will be served until 4 p.m. Cost: $10; 10 and younger, $5. Other food and drinks will be available and there will be a DJ, basket raffle, instant bingo and 50/50. Details: 724-668-2829.

• Congregation Emanu-El Sisterhood will sponsor its annual rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 11 and 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 12 in the church social hall, 222 N. Main St., Greensburg. Details: 724-834-0560.

• Latrobe Area Hospital Aid Society will sponsor an In Design jewelry and handbag sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdayin the lobby of Excela Square at Latrobe, 100 Excela Health Drive. Face masks required per the Excela Health facilities masking policy. Proceeds benefit auxiliary projects in support of Excela Health facilities.

• Herminie Center for Active Adults will serve a breakfast from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the center. Menu: English muffins with cheese, egg and sausage or bacon; hash brown; and coffee, juice, milk or tea, $4. Details: 724-446-3282.

• A bingo to benefit The Union Mission will be at 1 p.m. Sept. 18 at West Point Fire Hall, 100 Volunteer Drive, Greensburg. Doors open at 11:45 a.m. and lunch will be served at noon. Admission: $25, includes cards, dauber, lunch and a chance to win a door prize. There will be a basket raffle, strip tickets and 50/50. Tickets: tinyurl.com/umbingo.

• A bingo to benefit animal charity Hospaws in Youngwood will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Jeannette American Legion, 109 S. Fifth St. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. There will be a basket raffle and the American Legion kitchen will be open. Players must be at least 18. Admission: $20 in advance; $25 at the door, includes 15 regular games, three special games and a $500 jackpot game. Tickets: 724-787-7304 or luvemdogs@gmail.com with PayPal.

• The 19th annual Green Luncheon hosted by the Westmoreland County Parks and Recreation Citizens Advisory Board will be Sept. 22 at pavilion 10 at Twin Lakes Peach Park, Georges Station Road, near Greensburg. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. and the awards ceremony will be at noon, rain or shine. Lunch will be served, and this year’s honorees will be introduced. Cost is $27 and reservations are required by Sept. 15. Reservations and more information: co.westmoreland.pa.us/1961/Green-Luncheon.

• Westmoreland Walks, a charity that raises funds for breast cancer research and assists local women diagnosed with the disease, will sponsor its annual Pink Ribbon Walk at 11 a.m. Oct. 1 at Twin Lakes Park, Greensburg. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. in pavilion 7. Teams of any size and individuals welcome. Details: westmorelandwalks.org.

Health

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

Meetings

• Kennametal Retirees Local 1059 will meet at 9 a.m. Friday at Keystone Kitchen, 8279 Route 22, New Alexandria. All retirees welcome.

• The Braddock Trail chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet Saturday at the chapter house, 200 S. Church St., Mt. Pleasant. Lunch will be served at noon and the meeting will begin at 1 p.m. The program will be a Constitution play by chapter members. The committee will be Carol Strother, Becky Cole, Suzy Danneman and Fran Vas.

• Westmoreland Area Nurses Association will meet at 4 p.m. Monday at Panera, Eastgate Center, Greensburg. Details: Cordie, 412-841-8529.

• Level Green Seniors will meet at 11 a.m. Sept. 15 at the Level Green Lions Community Building, 123 Murrysville Road, Penn Township. Menu: Kentucky Fried Chicken. Cost: $5; non-members, $10, payable in advance. Entertainment will be the The 2 G Guys. Reservations and details: Mary, 412-372-5422.

Music

Mark Davis will perform oldies music from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Herminie Center for Active Adults, 101 Sewickley Ave., rear, Herminie. Admission: $5. Details: 724-446-3282.

Schools

Westmoreland School of Ministry, 533 Sidney St., Greensburg, is enrolling for the fall 2022 semester that will begin Sept. 19. Registration and information: 724-217-5153 or Wsmin.net.

Special events

A memorial service in remembrance of the 9/11 attacks will be at 10 a.m. Sunday in Vine Street Park in West Newton. A community worship service will be from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Bring a lawn chair. The community festival will begin at noon.

Sports

Rostraver Sportsmens and Conservation Association, 539 Cedar Creek Road, Belle Vernon, will host trap shoots from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, at 10 a.m. Thursdays and 11 a.m. Saturdays. Public welcome. Details: 724-984-6611 or rostraversca.org.