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School board meeting changes
The Franklin Regional school board has changed its meetings dates for the next few months.
Monthly combined committee of the whole and voting meetings will be held on Feb. 18, March 23 and April 27at 7:30 p.m. at the Murrysville municipal building, 4100 Sardis Road.
Meetings also are broadcast live on Comcast local access Channel 21, and livestreamed on the district’s YouTube page.
An agenda is available in advance at Go.boarddocs.com/pa/frrg/Board.nsf.
Bushy Run events
Bushy Run Battlefield in Penn Township will host a speaker on Feb. 21 and its annual Charter Day on March 8.
The speaker, part of the historical site’s regular “History Speaks” series, will discuss how Bushy Run is portrayed in films. The event will be held at 1 p.m. at the museum, 1253 Route 993. Admission is $15 for regular attendees and $10 for those who are members of the Bushy Run Battlefield Heritage Society. Popcorn is included in admission.
Charter Day recognizes the day in 1681 when William Penn received a grant of 26 million acres from English King Charles II — land that would become Pennsylvania. Attendees can explore the museum and speak with reenactors about the state’s history.
The event will take place noon to 3 p.m. in the museum and is free to attend. Cake, drinks and snacks will be served.
Delmont VFD Auxiliary super bingo
The Delmont Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will host a $6,000 super bingo night at 6:30 p.m. March 7. Doors open at 5 p.m.
Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. No one under age 14 is permitted. It will be at the fire hall, 2360 Route 66 in Delmont.
For tickets and more information, call 724-689-5591.
Cake decorating fundraiser
The Franklin Regional Panthers Against Cancer Club will host a March 7 cake decorating fundraiser at The Kitchen by Vangura, 14431 Vangura Lane in North Huntingdon.
The club is raising money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society through its Student Visionaries of the Year program. The cost is $75 and all proceeds go toward the club’s fundraising.
Participants will take home a decorated flower cake.
Register for the event, which will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m, at Eventbrite.com — enter “cake decorating panthers against cancer” in the search box.
MLK talk at AAUW
The Murrysville chapter of the American Association of University Women will host a discussion of the life of Martin Luther King Jr. by Penn State history professor Philip Nash.
The event begins at 10 a.m. Feb. 12 at the Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road.
There is no cost to attend, and the public is invited.
For more, email Murrysville AAUW@gmail.com.
Delmont K-9 fundraiser
The Delmont Police Department will host a spaghetti dinner fundraiser for its K-9 program.
The event will be held from 2-6 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Delmont Volunteer Fire Department, 2360 Route 66. The meal will include an entree, salad, beverage and dessert.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children age 12 and younger. There will be a basket raffle and 50/50 drawing.
Bless a Dress
The Delmont Public Library is hosting a collection for the “Bless a Dress Pittsburgh” program, collecting gently used homecoming or prom dresses, along with shoes and jewelry.
The clothing will be made available to students who need or cannot afford a prom dress. The collection will continue through March 6 at the library, 75 School St. in Delmont.
Sweetheart Hot Chocolate Hike
The Murrysville Recreation Department will host a “Sweetheart Hot Chocolate Hike” at 2 p.m. Feb. 13. It will be a 2-3 mile hike through Pleasant Valley Park, 2557 Pleasant Valley Road in Murrysville.
The hike covers wooded terrain with some slopes and may require stepping over fallen trees. Dress for the weather and plan for the terrain, and finish the hike with a cup of hot chocolate.
For more, see Murrysville PArecreation.com or call 724-327-2100, ext. 131.
Track & field meetings
The Franklin Regional track and field team will hold parent meetings this month.
The meetings will be at 7 p.m. Feb. 17 in the high school cafeteria, 3200 School Road in Murrysville; and Feb. 24 at the middle school cafeteria, 4660 Old William Penn Highway in Murrysville.
Public meetings
• Murrysville council, 7 p.m. Feb. 17 at the municipal building, 4100 Sardis Road. An agenda is available in advance at Murrysville.com. Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast local access Channel 21 and streamed live on the municipality’s YouTube page.
• Franklin Township Municipal Sanitary Authority, 6 p.m. Feb. 19 at the authority offices, 3001 Meadowbrook Road in Murrysville. For more, see FTMSA.org.
Preschool registration
Registration for the Newlonsburg Church Preschool program is underway.
For more information, see NewlonsburgChurch.org/ preschool.
Church organizing 7th annual purse bash
St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church is sponsoring its seventh annual Purse Bash Fundraiser from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 21 — doors will open at 11:30 — in the church’s social hall, 2110 Haymaker Road, Monroeville.
Tickets are $50 each and includes 20 chances to bid on designer purses.
Lunch is provided along with soft drinks, coffee and tea. A cash bar will be available; no outside alcohol is permitted.
Winners must be present to claim all prizes.
Optional lotteries for additional purses and raffles also will be available to purchase.
To purchase tickets, visit stnicholasmonroeville.org/events or call Amanda Formato at 412-980-8944.
3 Rivers Psychic Fair set for March 14-15
The 3 Rivers Psychic Fair, featuring more than 55 vendors, returns from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 14-15 at Comfort Inn, 699 Rodi Road, Penn Hills.
Workshops will be available on a variety of topics, including manifesting, authenticity, feminine rising, group psychic medium readings and telepathy.
The fair takes place three times a year in and around the city of Pittsburgh. The next events are scheduled for July 25 and Oct. 17-18. The fair offers psychic, intuitive and medium readings, as well as Reiki and energy healers and holistic products.
The mission of the fair is to connect, heal and educate. It aims to help people expand their minds, learn about their bodies and kindle their inner flames.
Admission is $5, payable by cash or credit card. There also will be a 50-50.
To learn more, visit 3riverspf.com. To view a list of readers and vendors enrolled, visit facebook.com/3RiversPsychicFair.
AARP warns seniors about romance scams
As Valentine’s Day approaches — a time when many people are seeking companionship or exploring new romantic relationships online — AARP Pennsylvania is urging older adults to stay alert for romance scams, including catfishing schemes that exploit feelings of loneliness, trust and affection.
Catfishing is when a scammer uses fraudulent information and images to create fake identities, then attempts to attract people through dating apps, messaging apps and social media to build emotional connections and exploit victims.
Report scams to local law enforcement.
If you suspect a scam, call AARP’s toll-free helpline at 1-877-908-3360 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays or visit the AARP Pennsylvania Fraud Resource Page at aarp.org/money/scams-fraud.
AARP tax-prep
The AARP Foundation will host several sessions for its annual tax preparation program in Murrysville.
Sessions will take place Feb. 27, March 13 and 27 and April 10 at the Murrysville Community Center, 3091 Carson Ave. Advance appointments are required by calling 724-374-3780. Walk-ins are not permitted.
For more, see AARPfoundation.org.
Heating assistance program enrollment
The federally funded Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, has opened enrollment for the season, offering one-time cash grants to qualifying applicants to help with home heating bills or emergency repairs.
Households can apply through April 10 or until the funds are depleted.
Residents can apply at compass.state.pa.us or by calling 866-857-7095.
Association of University People
The Association of University People invites potential new members to join them at an event.
The association welcomes singles aged 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.