Church News
First Presbyterian Church of Belle Vernon will have a blessing of the animals service at 10 a.m. June 13 at the church, 501 Fayette Ave. All pets welcome. Donations of cash and pet food will be accepted for Mon Valley Paws. Details: 724-929-7616 or 724-314-6571.
Festival
Shop Greensburg will sponsor a patriotic celebration, “Greensburg Celebrates America 250 – Salute to Service,” 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 13 in St. Clair Park. There will be entertainment, food vendors, interactive games, children’s activities and more. Performers will include John Noble and the Murphy’s Big Band, Stage Right and Westmoreland Performing Arts.
Fundraisers
• EC Cruisers will have a car cruise 5 to 9 p.m. June 12 at the Bovard Volunteer Fire Department burger bash at the fire station, 2 Washington St., Bovard, Hempfield. Rain or shine. There will be door prizes, a ticket auction, a DJ and bake sale. The fire department will sell food and refreshments. Details: eccruisers.org.
• Strawberry Festival, 3 to 6 p.m. June 13 at Level Green Presbyterian Church, 105 Olive Drive, Level Green. Menu: hot dogs, ham barbecues, sides, drinks and desserts. There will be a bounce house, face painting and games.
• West Newton Public Library book sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 13 in the library parking lot, 124 N. Water St. Fill a bag for $5. Volunteers needed at 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. who can lift 25-pound boxes. Rain date: June 20. Details: 724-633-0798, leave a message.
• Manor Lions Club will have a chicken barbecue 11 a.m. until sold out June 13 in the parking lot of Roberts Roofing, Route 993, Manor. Menu: half chicken, applesauce, roll, cookie and drink, $13; half chicken only, $11. Proceeds benefit Lions Club charities. Brooms will be available for $12. Eyes will be scanned at no charge and used glasses and hearing aids will be collected. Details:jrare4@comcast.net.
• Strawberry Festival, 3 to 6 p.m. June 13 in the basement of Trinity United Church of Christ, 139 N. Main St., Greensburg. Menu: ham barbecue, potato salad, baked beans, strawberries, cake, ice cream and beverages. Dine in or takeout. There will be a basket raffle and 50-50. Details: 724-875-3685.
• Community Church of Hecla, 537 Hecla Road, Mt. Pleasant Township, will host a turkey dinner 4 to 7 p.m. June 13 at the church. Dine in or takeout. Details and takeout orders: 724-516-0494 or 724-466-2855.
• Latrobe Art Center will host a night of sampling of local restaurants and brewery specialties at 6 p.m. June 19 at the center, 819 Ligonier St. Must be 21. There will be live music by Near the Edge, a basket raffle and 50-50. Cost: $40; center members, $30. Tickets: 724-537-7011 or latrobeartcenter.org.
Health
American Red Cross community Juneteenth blood Drive For Sickle Cell, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 19 in the Founder’s Room at YWCA Westmoreland County, 424 N. Main St., Greensburg. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org
Organizations
Greensburg College Club is welcoming applications for new members for the 2026-27 year. The club’s purpose is to foster ideals of higher education and contribute to the educational life and civic welfare of the community. Details: Dar Frederickson, 724-787-8863 or darfrederick@aol.com.
Special event
Westmoreland Glass Show and Convention, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 12 and 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 13 at the Westmoreland County Community College Student Achievement Pavilion, 145 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood. Sponsored by the Westmoreland Glass Collectors Club. Details: Ken Kosoglow, 724-744-3418 or kosoglowj@comcast.net.
Sports
West Penn Sportsmen’s Club will sponsor a free summer youth shooting program for children age 12 to 16 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. June 15 to 18 and June 22 to 25 at the club, 5730 Saltsburg Road, Murrysville. The program introduces shotgun shooting to those with little or no experience. Shotguns will be available to use. Reservations required. Reservations: WPSCclays.org/youth-summer-html.
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