Kids’ Living Wax Museum
Bushy Run Battlefield will host a Kids’ Living Wax Museum from 1 to 3 p.m. April 12 at the museum, 1253 Route 993, Penn Township.
Children in first through sixth grades can sign up to give a one- to three-minute presentation on a historical figure. Participants will research their character and create a costume for the event.
Registration to perform is $5 and can be completed at bushyrunbattlefield.com.. Spectators may attend for free.
‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’
The Greensburg Civic Theatre will present “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” on April 17 and 18.
Performances of the musical, adapted from the book series by Jeff Kinney, are slated for 7 p.m. April 17, and 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. April 18. The theater is in the Greensburg Garden and Civic Center, 951 Old Salem Road, Greensburg.
To purchase tickets, visit gctheatre.org.
Chicken barbecue
The Bushy Run Lions Club will hold its biannual chicken barbecue April 26 at the Lions Club building, 3010 Church St. in Penn Township’s Claridge neighborhood.
Meals will be served from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. or until sold out. Each meal includes half a chicken, coleslaw, a roll, cookies and a drink. Tickets are $13 at the door or can be reserved in advance by calling 724-237-1604.
The barbecue is one of the club’s annual fundraisers supporting local and international charities.
Playground program
Penn Township will open registration April 20 for its annual playground program for children ages 6 to 12.
The program offers childcare and outdoor recreation at local parks from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 15 to Aug. 7. Parents or guardians must register children in advance at penntwp.org.
Questions can be directed to township recreation director Michael Tassone at mtassone@penntwp.org or 724-744-2171, ext. 212.
Library painting classes
Penn Area Library in Penn Township has released its painting class schedule for adults. The library, 2001 Municipal Court, will host classes on the following dates:
2 p.m. April 9
11 a.m. May 16
2 p.m. June 2
2 p.m. July 9
11 a.m. Aug. 8
2 p.m. Sept. 8
2 p.m. Oct. 15
11 a.m. Nov. 20
2 p.m. Dec. 15
To register, visitpennlib.org.
Homeowner repairs planned
The nonprofit Carpenter’s Apprentice, a group of volunteers from Norwin and Harrison City area churches who help make repairs to homes of residents in need, is planning a spring fix-up weekend May 15-17.
The organization is seeking volunteers to donate their time and talent toward projects for that weekend. It is also looking for community members, churches and pastors to refer homeowners in need.
Anyone referred to the organization for assistance will be contacted, and a site surveyor will be assigned to speak with the homeowner to determine their needs and decide if the project fits the volunteers’ capabilities. A financial needs assessment also will be conducted by the site surveyor.
Those living within 30 minutes of the Norwin School District — North Huntingdon, Irwin and North Irwin — are eligible to be considered for a home repair.
The Carpenter’s Apprentice was created in 2008 to provide essential repairs to homes to ensure residents can live in a safe and secure environment.
Those who want to volunteer, apply for assistance or refer someone in need can visit the organization’s website at thecarpentersapprentice.org/ .
Bataan Memorial March
The Norwin Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps will hold its 14th annual, 14-mile Bataan Memorial March along the Westmoreland Heritage Trail on April 25.
The race begins at 9 a.m. at the B-Y Park trailhead in Trafford, with a rest and water station 7 miles from the trailhead. Race day registration begins at 8 a.m. at the trailhead.
Those who want to preregister by April 3 can visit afjrotcbataan26.itemorder.com/shop/home/ for T-shirts to be available for the day of the race.
The Bataan Memorial March is conducted in memory of the American and Filipino soldiers in the Philippines during World War II who were forced to march about 65 miles to a prisoner of war camp after surrendering to the Japanese Army in April 1942. Hundreds of American prisoners and thousands of Filipino prisoners were beaten and killed along the march by their Japanese captors.
The proceeds from the event will be used to support All American Rucks, a cause that means a lot to the cadet corps, said Megan Evanuik, Norwin Air Force Junior ROTC president. All American Rucks coordinates the annual “Staff Sgt. Kyle McKee Memorial Ruck” in honor of one of the cadets’ fathers, who was killed in action while serving in Egypt in 2020. All American Rucks’ mission is to honor veterans, first responders and community members who make an impact and inspire each other to achieve new heights, Evanuik said.
The race, walk and biking event is free to the Norwin Air Force Junior ROTC cadets and other invited schools with Junior ROTC programs. A commemorative T-shirt is $15. The cost for entrants is $25 and includes the T-shirt ($10 for registration and $15 for the T-shirt). The registration fee is donated to All American Rucks.
A limited number of T-shirts will be available on the day of the event along with a registration form.
Safe driving course available
Seniors for Safe Driving is offering three upcoming courses for motorists 55 and older in the North Huntingdon, Murrysville and Penn Township areas.
One course is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 30 at the Murrysville Senior Center, 3091 Carson Ave. Another session will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 26 at the Penn Township Municipal Building, 2001 Municipal Court, Harrison City.
The PennDOT-approved course is an opportunity for older motorists to refresh their driving skills and their knowledge of the rules of the road.
There is no testing or behind-the-wheel driving. Participants who complete the course can receive a three-year discount of no less that 5% on their auto insurance.
Course highlights include one’s health and driving performance; effects of medication and alcohol on driving; yielding and intersections; strategies for safe passing and managing one’s speed; keeping up with vehicle technology; preventive ways to reduce driver distractions; proper use of safety belts, air bags and anti-lock brakes; defensive driving tactics and sharing the road; dealing with aggressive drivers and road rage situations; and the latest information on traffic laws and regulations.
The cost is $17.
To register for a class, call 800-559-4880 or 724-283-0245 or go online at Seniors ForSafeDriving.com.
State police academy applications open
The Pennsylvania State Police is now accepting applications for its 2026 Law and Leadership Academy – Southwest Location. The application period runs through May 1.
The free program is designed for residents or students in Southwest Pennsylvania, ages 18 and older, who have a high school diploma or GED and are seeking a career in law enforcement. Modeled after professional police academies, the curriculum includes instruction on criminal investigations, traffic laws and police resources, alongside paramilitary training in physical fitness, swimming and marching.
The academy runs from May 11 through Aug. 5. Classes are held:
• Mondays: 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Wednesdays: 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• Saturdays: Two dates (tentative)
The program aims to foster self-discipline and teamwork while giving participants a firsthand look at the cadet experience.
Interested applicants can obtain an application by contacting the Southwest Program Coordinator, Trooper Tristan T. Fay, at tfay@pa.gov, or by visiting www.PATROOPER.com. More information is available on the PSP website.
Association of University People accepting members
The Association of University People invites potential new members to join them at an event.
The association welcomes singles 50 and older, who are four-year college graduates, to join them for activities and to meet new people. Activities include picnics, monthly dinners, a book group and meetups at local concerts and wineries.
For more, call 412-353-9088 or email AUPsingles@gmail.com.