Church news
• Greensburg Church of the Brethren hosts a night of fun and fellowship for individuals and groups with developmental disabilities 5 to 7 p.m. Mondays at the church, 554 Stanton St., Southwest Greensburg. Dinner is included. Participants must be accompanied by a family member or caregiver. Donations will be accepted. Details: 724-834-2130 or gbgcob.org.
Fundraisers
• Harrold Zion Lutheran Church, 671 Baltzer Meyer Pike, Hempfield, will have a puzzle race night at 6 p.m. April 17 in the church social hall. Teams of four will race to complete a provided puzzle to claim bragging rights. Pizza, wine and snacks will be served. Cost: $10 per person. Reservations required for puzzle racers. Reservations: 724-837-7327.
Health
• Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 6 p.m. Wednesdays at Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380, Washington Township.
• Independence Health System Westmoreland will offer wellness check diagnostic screenings by appointment from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. April 15 in the community room of The Square at Latrobe, 100 Excela Health Drive, Unity. Sponsored by Greensburg Rotary. No walk-ins will be accepted. Appointments and details: 877-771-1234, ext. 3, or Independence.health/register.
Meetings
• Mt. Pleasant American Legion Auxiliary will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the post, 752 W. Main St. Dinner can be ordered from the post kitchen.
• Westmoreland Area Nurses Association will meet at 4 p.m. Monday at The Boulevard, 900 Towne Square Drive, Hempfield. No reservations required. Details: Cordie, 412-841-8529.
• Westmoreland Garden Council will meet at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Greensburg Garden & Civic Center, 951 Old Salem Road, Greensburg. Guest speaker Becky Griffith from Shadowwood Gardens will answer spring gardening questions. A light lunch will be served. Public welcome. Details: 724-837-0245.
Senior Citizens
• Irwin Senior Activity Center, 310 Oak St., will have pink bingo in honor of cancer patients at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday. A healthy cooking demonstration will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday. Menu: penne with smoked peppers, new potatoes and green bean salad. Reservations required by Tuesday. Registration for lunch required at least one day in advance. Donations are accepted for all activities. Details: 724-787-1760.
• North Huntingdon AARP will meet at noon Thursday in Mack Hall, 200 Leger Road. A chili lunch will be sold and free desserts will be available. Speakers will be from Heartland Hospice of Irwin. All senior citizens welcome. Details: call or text 412-841-3528.
• Super Seniors of Westmoreland County will meet at noon Tuesday at Community United Methodist Church, 3487 Route 130, Trafford. Lunch cost: $2. Entertainment will be afterward. New members welcome. Reservations: Theresa Barry, 724-744-3565.
Special events
• Free Preschool Expo, 5 to 7 p.m. April 13 in the Fred Rogers room at the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit, 102 Equity Drive, Hempfield. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with local providers of child care for children 5 and younger. Reservations are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. Reservations: bit.ly/2026 preschoolexpo.
• West Overton Village and Museum, 109 West Overton Road, East Huntingdon, is accepting reservations for a summer camp planned 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 27 to 31 at the village for children ages 8 to 12. There will be historical hands-on activities, crafts, games, demonstrations and a walking field trip to Fort Allen Antique Farm Equipment Association. Cost: $175; village members, $150. A limited number of scholarships based on need are available. Reservation deadline: May 1. Reservations: tinyurl.com/37fjrse5.
• West Overton Village and Museum, 109 West Overton Road, East Huntingdon, will host Whiskey Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month through Oct. 6 in and around the Big Barn. There will be food trucks, music and games. Cover charge: $5; village members and children younger than 18, free. Details: westovertonvillage.org/events.
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