Class

A master class workshop on fly fishing will be presented from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Feb. 28 in the Wonderly Gymnasium at Penn State Greater Allegheny Campus, 4000 University Drive, McKeesport. George Daniel, director and lead instructor for the Penn State fly-fishing program, will be the speaker. Cost: $35. Tickets: Rick Lewis, 708-860-9334.

Fundraiser

Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, 423 Pleasant Grove Road, Cook, is accepting orders for its annual soup sale. Menu: chicken noodle, ham & bean, beef vegetable, wedding and stuffed pepper, $8 per quart. Order deadline: March 2. Pickup: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 7 at the church. Proceeds will benefit Samaritan’s Purse and United Methodist Church missionaries. Orders: 724-593-2031, leave a name and phone number.

Meetings

• Mon Valley Paws will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Italian Club, 112 Seventh St., Monessen. New members welcome. Details: 724-493-8305.

• Rostraver Sportsmen and Conservation Association, 559 Cedar Creek Road, will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday . The club hosts trap shoots from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, and at 10 a.m. Thursdays and 11 a.m. Saturdays. Public welcome. Details: 412-580-9038 or rostraversca.org.

Senior citizen news

• Irwin Senior Activity Center, 310 Oak St., will celebrate National Clam Chowder Day at lunchWednesday. A talk about smoke detector safety will be at 11:30 a.m.Thursday. Donations are accepted for all activities. Details: 724-787-1760.

• A Seniors for Safe Driving class will be offered from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 28 at Circleville Church of North Huntingdon, 11600 Parkway Drive. The class is PennDOT approved and for drivers who are at least 55 years old. Safe drivers can receive a 5% discount on auto insurance for three years. Details and registration: 800-559-4880 or seniorsforsafedriving.com.

• Norwin High School will host its annual Senior Citizens Luncheon from noon to 2 p.m. March 8 in the high school cafeteria, 251 McMahon Drive, North Huntingdon. District residents who are at least 55 years old can enjoy a free lunch and student entertainment. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Reservation deadline: Friday. Reservations: Send a self-addressed, stamped envelope with the name and address to: Norwin High School Student Council, Attn: Mrs. Hufnagel, Senior Citizens Luncheon, 251 McMahon Drive, North Huntingdon PA 15642 with number of tickets and the names of all guests.

Special Events

Rep. Jill Cooper will host a question-and-answer session and discussion about issues in her district from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Slickville Volunteer Fire Department, 128 Main St., Salem. Light refreshments will be served.

Veterans news

A veterans service officer will be available to discuss Veterans Administration benefits from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Donegal American Legion, 3812 Route 31, Donegal Township. All veterans, spouses and widows are welcome. No appointment required. Details: Ron, 724-830-3532.

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