Bingo to benefit Meals on Wheels
The Italian American Club in Export will host a bingo event from noon to 4 p.m. April 11 to benefit Murrysville Meals on Wheels.
The event will be held at the club, 5930 Kennedy Ave. Tickets are $30 and include lunch. To reserve a spot, call 412-848-6529. Checks should be made payable to “Murrysville Meals on Wheels.” For more information, visit Murrysville-MOW.org.
Murrysville to host glass recycling pop-up
Murrysville officials and Republic Services will host a glass recycling event March 14 at the Veterans Field parking lot, 4200 Sardis Road.
Residents also are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items for the Loaves & Fishes Emergency Food Pantry, which will collect drive-thru donations during the event.
Symphony East
The Eight Bells Men’s Octet will perform March 16 at Symphony East’s monthly engagement in Salem.
The octet is from Geneva College in Beaver Falls, and their name comes from an old English sea chantey about the eight bells rung to end the night’s watch.
It will be at 1 p.m. at The Lamplighter, 6566 Route 22 in Salem. Reservations are not required. There is a $15 admission fee for adults. For more, see SymphonyEast.org/events.
Cognitive health through nutrition discussion
The Mother of Sorrows Church’s “Boomers & Beyond” speaker series will feature registered dietician Dianne Staso on April 14.
Staso will discuss the latest research about diet, brain health and following a diet that contains foods that can enhance memory, clarity and focus.
Murrysville Woman’s Club spring event
Tickets are on sale for the Murrysville Woman’s Club annual spring event to benefit the organization’s community projects.
The event begins at 10 a.m. March 28 at the Lamplighter, 6566 Route 22, Salem. The program features Elvis and Johnny Cash performer Lee Dean, a breakfast buffet and a basket raffle. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased by calling 412-720-8372.
Franklin Regional grad releases short film
Murrysville native Gigi Vitolo recently released “No Encore,” a short film she spent nearly three years writing, directing, producing and editing. Vitolo also stars as one of the main characters.
Vitolo began work on the film after being awarded the David C. Frederick Honors College Brackenridge Research Fellowship while studying business and literature at the University of Pittsburgh. The film is available to view at Youtube.com/@NoEncoreFilm.
‘Forgotten Tales of Pittsburgh’ at AAUW
Author and historian Thomas White will be the featured speaker at the American Association of University Women’s March 12 meeting in Murrysville.
The meeting will be at 10 a.m. at the Murrysville Community Library, 4130 Sardis Road.
From Pittsburgh’s first armored car robbery to the “evil clown” sightings and panic that ensued, White will discuss some tales that have “fallen through the cracks” in the Pittsburgh region. From Hogg’s Pond to a lion attack in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood, White will touch on a variety of obscure local history
White is the Duquesne University archivist and curator of special collections. He is an adjunct professor of history at both Duquesne and La Roche universities, and is the author of 11 books.
The more, see Murrysville-PA.aauw.net.
Pi Day bake sale in Delmont
The Friends of the Delmont Library will host a bake sale, book sale and basket raffle in celebration of Pi Day.
It will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 12 and 14 at the library, 75 School St. in Delmont.
There will be a children’s activity on March 14. Books will be $5 per bag.
Easter events
• The Murrysville Recreation Department is accepting sign-ups for its “Egg My Yard” program, where recreation staff and volunteers will visit your home to hide candy-stuffed eggs in the front yard. “Egging” will take place March 30. Eggs are available in quantities of 20, 40 and 100 at varying costs. To register, see MurrysvillePArecreation.com/195/Egg-My-Yard.
• An Easter egg hunt for children ages 4 and under will take place at 1 p.m. March 27 at Sardis Park.
The Murrysville Community Library will host a storytime for children, photos with the Easter bunny and yellow Peep, take-home crafts and a special treat for all participants. Register at MurrysvilleLibrary.org
Sardis Park is at the corner of Rocky Hill Lane and Saltsburg Road in Murrysville.
Chess tournaments
Local libraries will host regional youth chess tournaments in the coming weeks.
In Delmont, it will be at 9 a.m. March 28 in the library at 75 School Street. In Murrysville it will be at 9:30 a.m. April 4 in the library at 4130 Sardis Road. Each tournament has three divisions: Junior (grade 4 and below), intermediate (grades 5 to 8) and senior (grades 9 to 12).
To register for a tournament, find its calendar listing at WCLibraries.org/events. Winners will be invited to the county-wide tournament on April 11.
Woman’s club scholarships
The Murrysville Woman’s Club is accepting applications for its annual nontraditional scholarship program. A minimum of three $3,000 scholarships will be awarded to women seeking to further their education.
Applicants must be Westmoreland County residents, 21 years or older, and must demonstrate financial need. They must be currently enrolled in college or able to provide proof of enrollment.
Applications are available at Seton Hill University, Westmoreland County Community College’s Hempfield and Murrysville campuses, the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, and at libraries in Murrysville, Delmont, Greensburg and New Kensington. The deadline to apply is April 25.
For more, call 724-680-4933 or email joycekoga@yahoo.com.
FR Student Visionaries fundraiser
The Franklin Regional Panthers Against Cancer Club will host a concert by a trio of Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra musicians on March 22 at Iron City Distilling, 150 Ferry St. in Creighton.
Music is at 4 p.m. with refreshments at 5:30 p.m.
Tickets are $50, and can be purchased at Eventbrite.com — enter “PSO trio charity benefit” in the search box.
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 March 23 and April 27 at 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.
State police academy applications open
The Pennsylvania State Police is now accepting applications for its 2026 Law and Leadership Academy – Southwest Location. The application period runs through May 1.
The free program is designed for residents or students in Southwest Pennsylvania, ages 18 and older, who have a high school diploma or GED and are seeking a career in law enforcement. Modeled after professional police academies, the curriculum includes instruction on criminal investigations, traffic laws and police resources, alongside paramilitary training in physical fitness, swimming and marching.
The academy runs from May 11 through Aug. 5. Classes are held:
• Mondays: 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Wednesdays: 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• Saturdays: Two dates (tentative)
The program aims to foster self-discipline and teamwork while giving participants a firsthand look at the cadet experience.
Interested applicants can obtain an application by contacting the Southwest Program Coordinator, Trooper Tristan T. Fay, at tfay@pa.gov, or by visiting www.PATROOPER.com. More information is available on the PSP website.
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.
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 tax-prep
The AARP Foundation will host several sessions for its annual tax preparation program in Murrysville.
Sessions will take place on March 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.