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Used book sale
The Murrysville Community Library and local branch of the American Association of University Women will host their annual used book sale May 1-3.
The sale will be from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 1 and 2, and 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 3 at the library.
The “Bring Your Own Bag” program will also continue. A flat-bottom brown paper grocery bag full of books will be priced at $15 on May 1, $10 on May 2 and $5 on May 3.
Books can be purchased by cash or check only.
The library is at 4130 Sardis Road in Murrysville. For more, call 724-327-1102.
Association of University People
The Association of University People invites potential new members to join them at an event.
The association invites singles age 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 meet-ups at local concerts and wineries.
For more, call 412-353-9088 or email AUPsingles@gmail.com.
Live music at Joey’s the Edge
Joey’s the Edge in Export will host a summer concert series. Shows will take place from 7-10 p.m. This season’s schedule is:
• Paxton Spangler Band: May 9
• David Tauberg Trio: May 10
• Johnny Bergin & His Band: May 16
• River City Blues Band: May 17
• Clever Medicine: May 24
• Wizdom Worldbeat Reggae Band: May 31 and July 26
• Billy Price: June 7 and Aug. 9
• John Gresh’s Gris-Gris: June 14 and Aug. 23
• Jimmy Mac & the Attack: June 21
• The Licks: June 28
• The Colbys Band: July 12
• Lenny Smith Project: July 19
• Nicole Belli Band: Aug. 2
• Crucible: Aug. 16
Joey’s will also host its regular weekly jam session, hosted by saxophonist Kenny Blake, from 8-11 p.m. each Tuesday. The bar is at 5904 Washington Avenue in Export.
For more, call 724-327-3899.
Fiber artist at ESAL meeting
The East Suburban Artists League will feature fiber artist Dorothy Gallagher at its May 8 meeting.
Gallagher will demonstrate how she spins her own yarn using spindles and fibers from local farmers, and will share her latest knitted pieces.
The meeting begins with a 6:15 p.m. social time, followed by a “show-and-tell” at 6:45 p.m. Gallagher’s presentation will begin at 7 p.m. It will be at Christ’s Lutheran Church, 5330 Old Logan Ferry Road in Murrysville.
For more, see ESALart.org.
History volunteer to discuss local women
The Association of University Women’s Murrysville branch will welcome Heinz History Center volunteer ambassador Judith Sutton as the featured speaker for its May 8 meeting.
Sutton will touch on influential women from Western Pennsylvania including trailblazing investigative journalist Nellie Bly, Westinghouse’s first female engineer Bertha Lamme and the the country’s first female commercial airline pilot, Helen Richey of McKeesport.
The program will be at 10 a.m. May 8 in the library’s TechNook.
For more, call 724-327-1102.
Car show to benefit pet adoptions
The Head Turners Pittsburgh car group will host a May 4 car show from 12-4 p.m. at the Community College of Allegheny County’s Boyce Campus.
The cost for car registration is $10. Proceeds will benefit Tiny Cause rescue and foster service in Vandergrift.
The afternoon will include entertainment by DJ Never Nice, a bake sale and food vendors, basket raffles and a 50/50, trophies and dash plaques and driver bags for the first 100 cars to register.
The Boyce Campus is at 595 Beatty Road in Monroeville.
For more, email Thompsonjt1018@gmail.com.
National Day of Prayer event
The National Day of Prayer will be observed locally with a May 1 program at the Delmont Volunteer Fire Department hall, 2360 Route 66 in Delmont.
It will be at 7 p.m. This year’s theme is “Pour Out to the God of Hope and Be Filled.” In addition to prayer led by local pastors, there will also be a presentation of the flag along with the Pledge of Allegiance and worship music.
For more, call 724-325-1166 or email magnrgy@msn.com.
Fiber artist at ESAL meeting
The East Suburban Artists League will feature fiber artist Dorothy Gallagher at its May 8 meeting.
Gallagher will demonstrate how she spins her own yarn using spindles and fibers from local farmers, and will share her latest knitted pieces.
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The meeting begins with a 6:15 p.m. social time, followed by a “show-and-tell” at 6:45 p.m. Gallagher’s presentation will begin at 7 p.m. It will be at Christ’s Lutheran Church, 5330 Old Logan Ferry Road in Murrysville.
For more, see ESALart.org.
Panther student earns $200,000 scholarship
Franklin Regional student Nathan Snyder was recently awarded the U.S. Navy NROTC Scholarship, valued at $200,000.
It provides full tuition at participating universities and colleges, supporting students who aspire to become commissioned naval officers.
Rewind Reuse center workshops
The Rewind Reuse Center in Export will offer five mini-camp sessions for elementary students who have completed grades 2-5. The cost is $5 per week, per child. Each session can accommodate 15 students. Sessions include:
• June 17 and 19, “Art Party” with lots of painting
• June 24 and 26, “Timber Gizmos and Games,” focusing on wood and hardware
• July 15 and 17, “Fantastic Fibers,” working with fabric and felt
• July 22 and 24, “Stupendous Sculpture,” working with clay shells and wire
• August 5 and 7, “Perfectly Paper,” focused on journals, folding and quilling
The center will also be closed the weeks of June 30, Aug. 18 and Aug. 24.
The center is at 5853 Washington Avenue in Export.
‘Enchanted Garden’ adult prom
The Export Moose will host an “Enchanted Garden Prom” at 6 p.m. May 3.
Tickets are $30 per person. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m., a hypnotist and mentalist at 7 p.m., and a DJ and dancing starting at 8 p.m. There will be a cash bar. The event is for adults 21 and older.
See a Moose bartender for tickets.
The Moose is at 5903 Washington Avenue in Export.
Church tag sale
First Presbyterian Church of Murrysville will host its annual tag sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 2, and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 3.
Items regularly include books, small appliances, kitchenware, jewelry, tools, stationary, clothing, coats, shoes, hand bags, toys, linens and more.
All proceeds from the tag sale go toward the church’s mission projects.
The church is at 3202 N. Hills Road in Murrysville.
AARP Smart Driver class
The AARP will host a “Smart Driver” class from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 6 at the Delmont Public Library.
Participants can refresh their driving skills, learn safe, proven driving techniques and learn about navigating roundabouts.
The cost is $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members. Register by calling 412-438-8413.
The library is at 75 School Street in Delmont.
Learn to play pickleball
The Murrysville Recreation Department will host a “Pickleball: Learn to Play” program in May.
The program will take place on Tuesdays at 6 p.m., with sessions running May 13-27. Sessions will be at Kovalczik Park, 160 Koval Court in Murrysville.
The cost is $30 per person and the class is for adults age 18 and older. Participants must bring their own paddle.
Register online at MurrysvillePArecreation — click the “Program Registration” link.
For more, call 724-327-2100, ext. 131.
Musical mystery fundraiser
The Delmont Visionary Committee will host a “Musical Mysteries & More” fundraiser from 5:30-9 p.m. May 10 at The Lamplighter.
Tickets are $55 for the evening of comedy, mystery and musical theater. It will also include basket raffles and a 50/50 drawing.
Tickets are available by emailing delmontvisionarycommittee@gmail.com. The Lamplighter is at 6566 William Penn Highway in Salem.
Upcoming public meetings
Here is a list of upcoming public and local government meetings.
• Export council, 6:30 p.m. May 5 at the borough building, 5821 Washington Avenue. An agenda is available in advance at ExportPennsylvania.com.
• Murrysville council, 7 p.m. May 6 at the municipal building, 4100 Sardis Road. Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast local access Channel 21 and streamed live at Murrysville.com on the Channel 21 page.
• Delmont council, 7 p.m. May 12 at the borough building, 77 Greensburg Street. An agenda is available in advance at DelmontBoro.com.