Easter
Cook Township Community Center will host a free Easter party with an egg hunt and magic show at noon March 28 at the center, 1698 Route 711. All ages welcome. Bring a basket or bag. Rain or shine. There will be photo ops with the Easter Bunny.
Fundraisers
• Congruity Church, rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 28 at the church, 136 Felleltown Road, New Alexandria. Lunch will be available and there will be a bake sale. A bag sale will begin at 1 p.m. Details: 724-668-7740.
• Disciples Hands Ministry of Greensburg Church of Brethren soup sale, 9 a.m. until sold out March 28 at the church, 554 Stanton St., Southwest Greensburg. Cost: $8 per quart. Hempfield High School band subs will be available. Details: 724-834-2130.
• Jeannette Area Historical Society Blossom Tea Party, noon to 3 p.m. April 18 at the museum, 415 Clay Ave. Wear a fancy hat. Advance ticket sales only. Cost: $25, includes food. There will be a speaker from Historic Hanna’s Town. Tickets: Donna, 724-493-3430.
Music
The Yough High School Music Department will host its Jazz Festival at 5 p.m. March 27 at the high school, 919 Lowber Road, Herminie. Local middle and high school jazz groups and the Yough Alumni Band will perform.
Senior Citizen News
• A Seniors for Safe Driving class will be offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 23 at YMCA of Laurel Highlands, 490 Bessemer Road, East Huntingdon. The class is PennDOT approved and for drivers who are at least 55 years old. Those who complete the course can qualify for reduced auto insurance premiums. There is no behind-the-wheel driving. Details and registration: 800-559-4880 or seniorsforsafedriving.com.
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