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Grants available to Westmoreland County performing arts groups
The Westmoreland County Bureau of Parks and Recreation is offering grants to non-profit organizations to support art-related projects and activities that benefit county residents.
Local non-profit arts organizations and governmental units involved in the production or display of arts activities are eligible to apply, Eligible activities include projects involving music, theater, puppetry, dance and other performing and visual arts.
Projects that are not open to the public, take place outside the county, have a religious purpose or serve as vehicles for prizes, fundraising or academic credit are not eligible. Projects must take place between June 1 and Dec. 31, 2025. Application deadline is March 25. For an application, visit co.westmoreland.pa.us/parks or call 724-830-3950.
Double cash bingo planned in Washington Township
Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company will host a double cash bingo at 2 p.m. Feb. 16 at the firehall, 4078 Route 66.
Doors open at noon. Cost is $40 in advance and will be $45 at the door if available, and includes one card for each game and a dauber. There will be 24 games that will award a total of $7,000, including a $2,000 cover-all jackpot game. Food and beverages will be sold and there will be instant tickets and a 50-50 raffle. BYOB Players must be at least 18 or accompanied by a parent.
Reserved seating is available for groups of six or more. For tickets, call 724-727-3079, option 5, and leave a message, or visit Washington Township VFC – Westmoreland on Facebook.
Calendar
Arnold
Friday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is accepting orders for its pierogi sale. Varieties: potato or sauerkraut, $14 per dozen. Pickup: 12:30 to 4 p.m. Fridays in the church social hall. Cost: $16 per dozen. Orders:724-339-9257, 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Cheswick
Wednesday: A department service officer from the American Legion will be available by appointment from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the office of Pa. Rep. Mandy Steele, 1296 Pittsburgh St. Appointments:724-826-5151.
Harrison
Tuesday: The Accordion Club is seeking new players of all ages. Meetings are from 6 to 8 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6003 Freeport Road. Details:724-236-0665.
Tuesdays: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host a story time for children age 3 to 5 at 10 a.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. No reservations required. Details:724-226-3491.
Lower Burrell
Tuesdays: Redemption Church, 232 Hillcrest Dr., will offer a GriefShare support group from 6:30 to 8 p.m. through April 8 at the church. No reservations required.
Tuesday: Peoples Library will have a family story time at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details:724-339-1021.
New Kensington
Tuesdays: A wellness class for those with Parkinson’s Disease will be offered from 1:15 to 2 p.m. at Valley Points Family YMCA, 800 Constitution Blvd. Sponsored by the Parkinson’s Foundation of Western Pennsylvania, the program is a mix of exercises designed to help manage Parkinson’s Disease and includes aerobic and resistance training, stretching, balance, facial and voice exercises. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-335-9191 or tinyurl.com/5n8jp8y9.
Tuesday: Peoples Library will have a family story time at 11 a.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. Details:724-339-1021.
Tuesday: The Parkinson’s Foundation of Western Pennsylvania sponsors a free support group for Parkinson’s Disease patients and their family members from 2 to 3 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at Valley Points YMCA, 800 Constitution Blvd. Details: Chrissy and Josh Lookabaugh, 724-594-3245.
Feb. 2: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will host a Paint Your Pet fundraiser at noon at the shelter, 730 Church St. Cost: $65 for a three-hour session and includes a pre-sketched canvas, and snacks. BYOB. Reservations required by Friday. For a reservation and to submit a photograph of your pet, visit tinyurl.com/ycvevcra.
North Apollo
Thursday : A Red Cross community blood drive will be from noon to 5 p.m. at First Church of God, 507 20th St. Appointments:800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and search with ZIP code 15673.
Oakmont
Tuesdays: Taking Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) meets at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1261 Pennsylvania Ave. Private weigh-ins will be from 5:45 to 6:10 p.m. and the meeting will be afterward. The first meeting is free. Details:412-828-3854 or jmjkwj@gmail.com.
Featured Local Businesses
Plum
Tuesdays: The Plum Food Pantry, 81 Sandune Drive, distributes free food from 5 to 6:30 p.m. the first three Tuesdays of each month. Details:724-327-0367.
Vandergrift
Tuesday: A family game night will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Vandergrift Public Library, 128C Washington Ave. Reservations required. Reservations:724-568-2212.