Art

• You Are Here Gallery, 406 Clay Ave., Jeannette, will host an exhibit, “Rethinking Fiber and Fabric,” May 9 through June 26 in cooperation with the Westmoreland Historical Society. An opening reception will be at 6 p.m. May 9. Details: yah406clay.org.

Fundraisers

• A fundraiser and pizza event to benefit Mon Valley Paws will be held 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 9 at Pet Supplies Plus, 10 Sara Way, Rostraver. Pizza from Galiffa Pizza will be sold, and there will be a basket raffle. Adoptable cats and kittens from As They Come Animal Rescue will be available. Details: 724-493-8305.

• Murrysville Garden Club plant sale, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. or until sold out May 8 at Murrysville Volunteer Fire Department pavilion, 3235 Sardis Road. Proceeds support the club scholarship program, gardening events for children and senior citizens and other educational programs.

•Night at the races, 6 to 10 p.m. May 15 at the Manchester Room, 414 Brinton Ave., Trafford. Sponsored by Penn-Trafford Warriors Boys Soccer Boosters. Cost: $30, includes food and drinks. Must be 21. There will be a wagon of cheer, silent auction and a 50-50. Tickets: 412-418-9228 or ptwarriors soccer.square.site. Proceeds will be used to send the team to summer camp.

• Mother’s Day all-you-can-eat pancake brunch, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 10 at Kingston Veterans Sportsmen’s Club, 138 Kingston Club Road, Derry Township. Sponsored by Scouts BSA Troop 305. Cost: $10; 10 and younger, $5. Moms will receive a free flower while supplies last.

• Community Church of Hecla, 537 Hecla Road, Mt. Pleasant Township, will host a turkey dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. May 9 at the church. Dine in or takeout. Details and takeout orders: 724-516-0494 or 724-466-2855.

• West Newton Library outdoor used book sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 9 at the library, 124 N. Water St. Fill a bag for $5. Details: 724-633-0798.

• West Overton Village spring makers market, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 9 at the village, 109 W. Overton Road, East Huntingdon. There will be 30 local vendors and admission and parking are free. The distillery will be open. Details: westovertonvillage.org/events/spring-makers-market-2026.

Health

• American Red Cross community blood drive, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 19 in the activity room at Regional Family YMCA of the Laurel Highlands, 490 Bessemer Road, East Huntingdon. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org

Meeting

• The Braddock Trail chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet for the annual picnic May 9 at the chapter house, 200 S. Church St., Mt. Pleasant. Lunch will be at noon. Please bring a covered dish to share.

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