The weather may be unpredictable this time of year, but every weekend is a good opportunity to get out into the community, make new friends and have some fun.
Volunteer fair
Looking for a way to give back this spring? This is a great opportunity for neighbors of all ages to meet the Heritage Partners and nonprofits in Westmoreland County who are doing great work in the community — but also need some help from you.
Are you passionate about art? History? Nature? Supporting others in your area? Whatever you care about, there will be a group serving Westmoreland that’s excited to meet you.
This event is free and open to all.
The volunteer fair will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday at the Greensburg Garden and Civic Center, 951 Old Salem Road. There are also giveaways, and while you don’t have to register, if you do, you’ll be entered to win a special door prize.
Learn more at DiscoverWestmoreland.com.
The Righteous Brothers
Infuse your Sunday with some soul and head to the Palace Theatre to see music legends The Righteous Brothers this weekend. This duo gave the world timeless classics including “Unchained Melody,” “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” and more.
Original band member Bill Medley also had a successful career on his own, including partnering with Jennifer Warnes on “(I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life,” from the film “Dirty Dancing.”
The show will be at 6 p.m. Sunday at The Palace, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg. Tickets range from $59.75 to $89.75.
Get your tickets at westmorelandculturaltrust.org.
Kids’ Living Wax Museum
Bushy Run Battlefield’s museum will host this new program where kids can become their favorite historical figures for an afternoon.
Children in the first through sixth grades signed up to make costumes, write a short speech and act as “wax figures” this Sunday afternoon. Visitors can walk around the museum and press buttons in front of each display to hear the “wax figures” talk about their chosen history maker. Visitors also receive a quiz sheet to fill out as the walk around and learn.
The event will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday in the Museum Stone Room, 1253 Bushy Run Road, Penn Township. Admission is free.
Learn more at bushyrunbattlefield.com.
Race for Grace
This Saturday, enjoy a nice run or walk and help to raise money for the Reflections of Grace Foundation. The organization provides support, education and funding for research for childhood brain cancer.
Day-of registration is available, though a T-shirt is not guaranteed. Adults and children participating can choose from a 5K run, 5K walk, 1-mile walk or just participating and having fun. Registration begins at 7 a.m. with race activities beginning at 9, and breakfast will be served starting at 7 a.m. at the concession stand. After the race, there will be awards handed out and lots of fun activities.
The event will kick off Saturday at Norwin High School, 251 McMahon Drive, North Huntingdon. Race-day registration is $35 for adults, $30 for kids 12 and younger.
Learn more at reflectionsofgrace.org.
Allman Brothers tribute
It takes an impressive group of musicians to imitate the incendiary live shows the Allman Brothers Band played, and SoulShine is up to the task. The seasoned group of musicians has committed to every detail of honoring the classic rock band.
With songs including “Ramblin’ Man,” “Melissa,” “Midnight Rider” and more, the Allman Brothers Band was renowned for its improvisations and unique sound at live shows. SoulShine is both faithful to the original band and able to improvise, making them the perfect choice for a tribute.
The show will be held at 8 p.m. Friday at the Lamp Theatre, 222 Main St., Irwin. Tickets are $37 each.
See details at lamptheatre.org.