Church tag sale
First Presbyterian Church in Murrysville will host its 55th annual tag sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 24 and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 25
Residents can donate items in good condition on April 16, 17 and 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and on April 18 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Large appliances, textbooks, televisions (except for working digital TVs), large exercise equipment and large furniture is not accepted.
For questions or more information, call 724-327-0728 or 724-327-8035.
Export gives away Christmas wreaths
Export officials recently replaced the lit Christmas wreaths that hang in the borough during the holidays, and will give away the old ones.
Old wreaths will be placed at the pavilion near the Export Public Works building. They are first-come, first-serve and will be available through the end of April. Borough officials said not all of the lights on every wreath are functional, and some of the wreaths may require some work to become fully lit.
Symphony East spring fundraiser
Symphony East will host its annual spring fundraiser on April 20 in Salem.
“String Impressions: A Fusion of Arts & Music” will include an 11:45 a.m. luncheon followed by a performance featuring “Trio Granata” from the Pittsburgh Festival Orchestra. The ensemble is made up of harp, flute and cello.
The cost for the luncheon and program is $40 per person; it is $15 to attend the musical program only, which will start at 12:45 p.m.
It will be at the Lamplighter, 6566 William Penn Highway in Salem.
For more, call 724-327-4864 or see SymphonyEast.org/events.
Open house at historic cabin
The Murrysville Historical Preservation Society will host an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. April 19 at the Hoey-Staymates cabin and barn, 4515 Round Top Road, Murrysville.
In addition to tales of local pioneers, the barn will house a diorama of Murrysville’s town square in the 1920s, the Haymaker gas well model, a doctor’s buggy and chuck wagon, and a collection of historical items from local farms. There is no cost to attend. For more, email MurrysvilleHPsociety@gmail.com.
Lyme disease support group meeting
The PA Lyme Resource Network will host a monthly Lyme disease support group meeting.
Meetings will take place on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Monroeville Public Library, 4000 Gateway Campus Boulevard.
The next meeting will be held May 12.
For more, see PAlyme.org.
Fire company to host flea, craft market
Sardis Volunteer Fire Company will host a May 16 craft and flea market from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the fire company, 5205 Rocky Hill Lane in Murrysville.
Vendor cost is $25 per table in advance or $30 per table at the door; 8-foot tables will be provided. Food trucks and coffee will be on-site.
To reserve a table, email sardisvfc.events@gmail.com.
Electric car show planned
The Three Rivers Electric Vehicle Association is hosting its annual Drive Electric Earth Month car show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 18 in Murrysville.
The group is comprised of electric vehicle owners, educators, hobbyists and enthusiasts. This year, they will celebrate the life of former club president Jonathan Belak, who died in December.
The show will be in the parking lot of First Presbyterian Church of Murrysville, 3202 North Hills Road. In addition to the show, the club meets on the third Saturday of each month. For more or to register, see ThreeRiversEVA.org or call 724-381-8210.
Bigfoot program
The Delmont Public Library, 75 School St., will host paranormal investigator Stan Gordon at 1 p.m. April 18.
Gordon will present a program on Bigfoot investigations, as well as an update on the Kecksburg UFO incident. Gordon will explore witness accounts, recurring patterns and puzzling details.
Register at DelmontLibrary.org or by calling 724-468-5329.
Delmont Visionary Committee fundraiser
The Delmont Visionary Committee will partner again with the Musical Mysteries & More Theater Company to host a mystery dinner fundraiser.
It will be at 5:30 p.m. May 9 at The Lamplighter, 6566 William Penn Highway in Salem. Tickets are $55 and include a buffet diner and a performance of “The Tragic Demise of Alfred the Squatty.”
Reserve tickets by emailing delmontvisionarycommittee@gmail.com.
AHN cancer screenings
The Allegheny Health Network’s Allegheny Cancer Institute in Monroeville will host a monthly cancer screening on April 18.
Screenings can be scheduled for a variety of cancers including breast (ages 40-74), cervical (21-65), colorectal (45-75), head and neck (18 and older), lung (50-80 with a history of cigarette smoking), prostate (45-75) and skin (18 and older).
Call 412-359-6665 to schedule a screening.
The institute is at 2626 Haymaker Road in Monroeville.
Bushy Run ‘Market Days’
Bushy Run Battlefield in Penn Township will host its annual Market Days on April 25, May 23, June 27, July 25, Aug. 22 and Sept. 26.
The market runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Vendors can email market@bushyrunbattlefield.com for information about space availability. For more, call 724-527-5584 or see BushyRunBattlefield.com.
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 or older, and must demonstrate financial need. They must be 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 Delmont, Greensburg, Murrysville and New Kensington.
The deadline to apply is April 25. For more information, call 412-680-4933 or email joycekoga@yahoo.com.
Bataan Memorial March
The Norwin Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps will hold its 14th annual, 14-mile Bataan Memorial March along the Westmoreland Heritage Trail on April 25.
The race begins at 9 a.m. at the B-Y Park trailhead in Trafford, with a rest and water station 7 miles from the trailhead. Race day registration begins at 8 a.m. at the trailhead.
The Bataan Memorial March is conducted in memory of the American and Filipino soldiers in the Philippines during World War II who were forced to march about 65 miles to a prisoner of war camp after surrendering to the Japanese Army in April 1942. Hundreds of American prisoners and thousands of Filipino prisoners were beaten and killed along the march by their Japanese captors.
The proceeds from the event will be used to support All American Rucks, a cause that means a lot to the cadet corps, said Megan Evanuik, Norwin Air Force Junior ROTC president. All American Rucks coordinates the annual “Staff Sgt. Kyle McKee Memorial Ruck” in honor of one of the cadets’ fathers, who was killed in action while serving in Egypt in 2020. All American Rucks’ mission is to honor veterans, first responders and community members who make an impact and inspire each other to achieve new heights, Evanuik said.
The race, walk and biking event is free to the Norwin Air Force Junior ROTC cadets and other invited schools with Junior ROTC programs. A commemorative T-shirt is $15. The cost for entrants is $25 and includes the T-shirt ($10 for registration and $15 for the T-shirt). The registration fee is donated to All American Rucks.
A limited number of T-shirts will be available on the day of the event along with a registration form.
Help with heating bills available through May 8
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance program (LIHEAP) provides cash grants to help Pennsylvania families pay their heating bills.
Through May 8, low-income residents who need assistance paying for their heating bill can apply for a one-time grant of $200 to $1,000 that will be applied directly to their utility provider.
Funding is limited and distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
The link to apply is pa.gov/services/dhs/apply-for-the-low-income-home-energy-assistance-program-liheap.
To qualify for LIHEAP in Pennsylvania, you must meet income requirements, which are set based on household size. Renters and homeowners are eligible for benefits. You do not need to be on another public assistance program or have unpaid heating bills to qualify.
If you are experiencing an emergency related to your household’s heat, such as broken equipment, or facing utility service termination, you might be eligible to receive additional funds through a crisis grant.
To check your eligibility for LIHEAP and crisis grants, visit peoples-gas.com/help or call 1-800-400-9276.
State police academy
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.
For more, see AARPfoundation.org.
New members sought
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.