Art workshop
Norwin Art League will offer a workshop to create painted plastic canvas tote bags at 1:30 p.m. June 13 at the league facility, 305 Main St., Irwin. Cost: $45; league members, $40, includes supplies. Must be 18. Paid reservations required by June 9. Reservations: norwinartleague.com.
Church news
St. Regis Parish in Trafford will host a free question-and-answer presentation with Catholic apologist Joe Heschmeyer on June 1 in the church social hall, 517 Homewood Drive. Heavy appetizers will be served at 6 p.m. and the presentation will begin at 7 p.m. To submit a question, visit stregis trafford.org.
Fundraisers
• The Braddock Trail Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution will sponsor a basket bazaar June 6 at Kecksburg Volunteer Fire Hall, 5128 Water St., Mt. Pleasant Township. Doors open at noon and ticket drawings will begin at 1:30 p.m. Children 16 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: $15, includes 25 basket raffle tickets, a door prize chance and refreshments. There will be a 50-50 and separate high-end raffle baskets. Must be present to win. Kecksburg Volunteer Firemen’s Auxiliary will sell a limited lunch menu. Proceeds benefit the DAR’s historic renovation project. A limited number of tickets will be sold at the door. Tickets: Rosalind Ashmun, 724-423-3275 or ashmun2@yahoo.com.
• Latrobe American Legion will host a sock hop at 5 p.m. June 5 at the post, 158 American Legion Road. Free admission. A buffet dinner will be available from 5 to 8 p.m. for $10. The group Bearfootin’ will play from 7 to 10 p.m. and there will be drink specials and a 50-50. Wear your best ’50s or ’60s attire.
Health
American Red Cross community blood drive, 12:30 to 6 p.m. June 10 at Youngwood Firehall, 104 S. Second St. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org.
Meetings
• Westmoreland Garden Council will meet at 11 a.m. June 2 at the center, 951 Old Salem Road, Greensburg. Member Mary Ann Artman will discuss the council’s upcoming flower show. A light lunch will be served. Public welcome.
• Westmoreland Area Nurses Association will meet at 4 p.m. June 1 at The Pantalone Pavillion, 110 Hannastown Road, Hempfield. Use the first driveway to the right after turning onto Hannastown Road from Route 119. Hamburgers, hot dogs, drinks, plates, and cutlery will be provided. Bring a covered dish to share. No reservations required. The scholarship and reunion banquet will be June 20. Banquet reservations and details: Cordie, 412-841-8529.
Senior citizen news
• North Huntingdon AARP will meet at noon June 4 at Mack Hall, 200 Leger Road. There will be a catered luncheon for those with paid reservations, and bingo and installation of officers will be afterward. New members with current AARP membership are welcome.Monthly activities include entertainment, luncheons, speakers on senior subjects and social interaction. Details: call or text, 412-841-3528.
• Super Seniors of Westmoreland County will meet at noon June 2 at Community United Methodist Church, 3487 Route 130, Trafford. Lunch cost: $2. Entertainment will be afterward. New members welcome. Reservations: Theresa Barry, 724-875-4813.
• Irwin Senior Activity Center, 310 Oak St., will have a plant exchange at 10 a.m. June 2. A butterfly craft workshop will be at 11:30 a.m. June 11. Reservations required by June 4. Donations are accepted for all activities. Details: 724-787-1760.
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