‘Tuesdays at Townsend’ concerts
The Murrysville Recreation Department will host “Tuesdays at Townsend” concerts at 6:30 p.m. on selected Tuesdays throughout the summer.
They will be at Townsend Park, 130 Townsend Park Court in Murrysville. There is no cost to attend. They will take place June 16 and 30, July 14 and 28, and Aug. 11 and 25. The June 16 concert will feature Dueling Pianos, the Miss Meatball food truck and Local Remedy Brewing.
For more, see MurrysvillePArecreation.com.
Senior bocce league seeks players
The Murrysville Senior Center Indoor Bocce League is offering instructions and practice for new players at 12:30 p.m. Mondays during June and July at the Murrysville Community Center, 3091 Carson Ave.
Participants must be 50 or older. Fall league play will begin at 1 p.m. Mondays in August. The league features free play, and openings are available for both regular team members and substitute players.
For more information, contact Jack Farrall at 724-420-4804.
Upcoming public meetings
• Franklin Regional school board, 7:30 p.m. June 15 at the Murrysville municipal building, 4100 Sardis Road. Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast local access Channel 21 and livestreamed at Murrysville.com on the “Channel 21” page.
• Murrysville council, 7 p.m. June 16 at the municipal building, 4100 Sardis Road. Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast local access Channel 21, and livestreamed at Murrysville.com on the “Channel 21” page.
• Delmont council, 6 p.m. July 8 at the borough building, 77 Greensburg St. An agenda is available in advance at Delmontboro.com.
Music night in Delmont
The Delmont Recreation Board will host a June 25 music night from 5-8 p.m. at Newhouse Park, Newhouse Park Road.
For more, see the board’s Facebook page — search “Delmont Recreation” on Facebook.
Seasonal help wanted
Murrysville Public Works officials are seeking seasonal workers for the summer. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, available to work a 40-hour week and hold a Pennsylvania driver’s license.
The pay rate is $15 to $17 per hours with no benefits.
Apply online at Murrysville.com.
‘Clays for a Cause’
Shamrock Sporting Clays will host the second annual “Clays for a Cause” at 10 a.m. June 12 at 624 Humbert School Road in Rockwood.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the nonprofit social services provider Westmoreland Community Action.
Shotguns and ammunition will be provided, but participants may bring their own supplies.
Register online by going to WestmorelandCA.org and clicking on the “Clays for a Cause” link.
For more, email jpirlo@westmorelandCA.org.
‘Wonders & Wisdom’
Newlonsburg Presbyterian Church will host “Wonders & Wisdom,” a faith-discovery educational experience, June 20 and 27 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church, 4600 Old William Penn Highway in Murrysville.
Led by Joan Batson, the program invites children and caregivers to explore the connections between scripture and science through hands-on learning, storytelling and conversation.
Register by June 15 for the June 20 session, and by June 22 for the June 27 session.
For more, or to register, see NewlonsburgChurch.org and click on the “Wonders & Wisdom” link on the home page.
Delmont Area Concert Band ensemble performances
Here is the summer schedule for the Delmont Area Concert Band’s jazz band and brass quintet.
• July 15: Jazz band at The Fountains in Latrobe, 2 p.m.
• Aug. 1: Jazz band at Delmont Daze at the Rose Wigfield Parklet, 27 Greensburg St., 1 p.m.
• Aug. 19: Brass quintet at The Fountains in Latrobe, 2 p.m.
• Sept. 23: Brass quintet at The Fountains in Latrobe, 2 p.m.
• Oct. 3: Jazz band at Delmont Apple’n Arts Festival, Shields Farm, 1 p.m.
• Oct. 4: Jazz band at Delmont Apple’n Arts Festival, 1:30 p.m.
For more, including performances by the Delmont Jazz Band and Delmont Brass Quintet, see the “Delmont Area Concert Band” page on Facebook.
Live music at Pizzaiolo Primo
Pizzaiolo Primo, 4869 William Penn Highway in Murrysville, will begin hosting a weekly live performance by Chuck Cantalamessa along with an extended happy hour on Wednesday nights.
The extended happy hour will be from 8-10 p.m.
Cantalamessa will play from 7-10 p.m.
For more, see Murrysville.pizzaioloprimo.com.
Library museum passes
Westmoreland County Libraries has partnered with several regional museums to offer free general admission to library-card holders for up to two adults and four children.
Passes can be obtained for Historic Hanna’s Town, West Overton Village, the Westmoreland Museum of American Art, Fort Ligonier Museum, the Lincoln Highway Experience, the Greensburg Volunteer Fire Department and the historic Bushy Run Battlefield.
Passes can be checked out for one week.
Card holders are advised to check availability with their local library.
See available passes online at WCL.link/museums.
For more, or to obtain a library card, see WCLibraries.org.
Vacation Bible school
First United Methodist Church of Murrysville will host its annual vacation Bible school June 15-18, with the theme, “Rainforrest Falls,” where animal characters will guide children through Bible lessons, games, crafts, experiments and more.
This year, the church has added a preschool age group, and groups run through grade 5. Sessions will be from 6-8 p.m. each night at the church, 3916 Old William Penn Highway in Murrysville.
For more, or to register, see VBSpro.events/p/605b31.
Monthly Lyme disease support group
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 Blvd.
For more, see PAlyme.org.
Bushy Run ‘Market Days’
Bushy Run Battlefield in Penn Township will host its annual Market Days on 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.
Suicide prevention training
Penn State Extension is offering free webinars on evidence-based training aimed at saving lives and reducing suicidal behaviors.
Participants can choose from one of the following two-hour training sessions, each held from 1 to 3 p.m., on June 16, July 21 and Aug. 25.
Penn State Extension educators will lead the QPR Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention training. “Question, Persuade and Refer,” which was developed by the QPR Institute, teaches participants how to recognize the warning signs of suicide, how to offer hope to someone in need and how to get help.
Designed for all people, regardless of profession, who are concerned about helping others, QPR is an emergency mental health intervention intended to interrupt a crisis and direct someone to proper care. Attendees will discuss potential scenarios and engage in active listening and persuasion techniques.
Penn State Extension offers the seminar free of charge, but participants must register by 11:59 p.m. the day before the event to receive the link to access the webinar. The recording link will not be available after the webinar.
Continuing education credits are available.
For details and to register, visit the Penn State Extension website at extension.psu.edu/qpr-gatekeeper-suicide-prevention-training-webinar or call 1-877-345-0691.
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.