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Thursday, October 02, 2008
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Greensburg -- Seton Hill University is sponsoring the exhibit "Faces in Government, Faces in Leadership: Marcine Glover and Adelphoi Village Students" through next Thursday. Call 724-830-1071.

Greensburg -- The Westmoreland Museum of American Art, 221 N. Main St., will hold "Time Tested Treasures," a tour of the exhibit "Painting in the United States," at 7 tonight. Call 724-837-1500 ext. 10.

Murrysville -- Calvary Lutheran Church, 4725 Old William Penn Highway, is inviting Christian artists to participate in an art show to take place in November. The deadline is Oct. 24. Call 724-327-4628 or 724-468-5792.

CHURCH ACTIVITIES

Braddock Hills -- Good Shepherd Catholic Parish will hold a blessing of the animals at noon Saturday at its Sacred Heart worship site, 1600 Brinton Road, in recognition of the memorial of St. Francis of Assisi. Call 412-271-1515.

Swissvale -- Swissvale United Methodist Church, 2018 S. Braddock Ave., will hold a ham ball dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. next Thursday. The cost is $7, $3.50 for children 3 to 10. There also will be takeouts and a bake sale. Call 412-351-1802.

CLASSES

Penn Hills -- Penn State Cooperative Extension will hold the following gardening classes from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the William E. Anderson Library, 1037 Stotler Road. The cost is $5. Call 412-473-2540.

• "Bulbs: Flowers for Spring and Beyond," with Sue Biddle and Joan Kugler, next Thursday.

• "Grow with a Plan: Landscape Design," with Martha Swiss, Nov. 13.

Sewickley Township -- SNPJ Crystal Ballroom, 23 Third St., will host the following eight-week ballroom dance classes on Tuesdays beginning Tuesday. The cost is $90 per couple. Space is limited. To preregister, call 724-832-2687.

• Level 3, 6 to 8 p.m.

• Level 1, 8 to 10 p.m.

CONCERTS

Greensburg -- The Westmoreland Cultural Trust will sponsor the following concerts at the Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St.:

• River City Brass Band, "Anthem for America," featuring guest violinist Mikylah McTeer, 8 p.m. Saturday. Tickets: $22, $24 and $29; $2 discount for students and seniors. Call 1-800-292-7222.

• The Bacon Brothers, including actor Kevin Bacon, 7:30 p.m. next Thursday. Tickets: $25, $35 and $45. Call 724-836-8000.

• The Oak Ridge Boys, 2 and 8 p.m. Oct. 10. Tickets: $35, $45, $55. Call 724-836-8000.

Unity -- Saint Vincent College, 300 Fraser Purchase Road, will hold a concert by cellist Narek Hakhnazaryan at 8 p.m. Saturday in the Carey Center for Performing Arts as part of its 2008-09 College Concert Series of classical music. The cost is $20 per person, $35 including dinner in the Metten Dining Room in Anselm Hall for which reservations are required. Call 724-805-2565.

FUNDRAISING

Manor -- The Friends of the Manor Public Library will hold an antique appraisal from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the municipal building, 57 Race St. The cost is $5 per item. Call 724-864-6850.

North Versailles -- The Friends of the North Versailles Public Library will hold a bingo at 1 p.m. Saturday in the township community center, 1401 Greensburg Ave. Admission is $20. Call 412-823-2222.

HEALTH

North Huntingdon -- Central Blood Bank will hold a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday in Resurrection Hall at St. Agnes Church, 11400 St. Agnes Lane. Photo ID is required. To register, call 412-751-4308.

LECTURES/SEMINARS

Unity -- The Small Business Development Center at Saint Vincent College, 300 Fraser Purchase Road, will sponsor "Record Keeping and Tax Requirement for Small Business," from 9 a.m. to noon next Thursday. Speaker will be Gary Breckley, owner of Gary W. Breckley & Associates and an adjunct professor with SVC's College's Alex G. McKenna School of Business, Economics and Government. The cost is $45, $40 per person for two or more from the same organization. Call 724- 537-4572.

LIBRARIES

Monroeville -- The Friends of the Monroeville Public Library are collecting books, DVDs, CDs, games and other items for its used book sale in November. Textbooks and National Geographic magazines are not being accepted. Call 412-372-0500.

MEETINGS

Irwin -- The Norwin Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly "Women's Business Initiative" meeting from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in the conference room. Speaker will be Leia Shilobod of InTech Solutions, whose topic will be "Networking vs. Selling." The cost is $20, $15 for members, and the deadline is Monday. Call 724-863-0888.

OPEN HOUSE

Hempfield -- The Juvenile Probation Department of the Westmoreland County Court of Common Pleas will hold its annual Juvenile Court Night from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the county's juvenile detention center, 2490 S. Grande Blvd. Included are tours, skits, mock trial, prizes, refreshments and more. Call 724-830-4211.

North Huntingdon -- The Norwin Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a business mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Briarcliff Pavilion for Specialized Care, 249 Maus Drive. Call 724-863-0888.

Greensburg -- Seton Hill University will have an open house for prospective students and families Oct. 19. Registration is required by calling 1-800-826-6234 or e-mailing admit@setonhill.edu.

RECREATION

Unity -- Saint Vincent College, 300 Fraser Purchase Road, will hold a program, "The White Buffalo Message," from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at its Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve as part of its Saturdays at the Barn series. Presenter is Michael Muchnock. Call 724-537-5284.

Murrysville -- The recreation department will sponsor the following children's programs. Call 724-327-2100 ext. 115 or 131:

• Martial arts, ages 5 to 12, 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays from Monday to Nov. 13, community center, 3091 Carson Ave. The cost is $58 plus a uniform fee of $35. For class content information, call 412-373-8666.

• Early Bird Shoot Around basketball, ages 6 to 11, 6 to 7 p.m. for girls and 7 to 8 p.m. for boys, Tuesdays and Thursdays at Heritage Park, off Logans Ferry Road; if bad weather, Newlonsburg Elementary School, 3170 School Road.

THEATER

Greensburg -- Seton Hill Theatre will sponsor "Anton in Show Business" at 8 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday, next Thursday, Oct. 10 and 11; 2 p.m. Sunday; and 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday in Reeves Theatre. The cost is $12, $5 for SHU students in advance and students from other schools just before curtain time. Dinner packages worth $35 for matinees and $40 for evening performances at the Red Star Restaurant will be available for next week's performances. Call 724-838-4241.

Unity -- The Saint Vincent College Players will present "The Importance of Being Earnest" at 8 p.m. tomorrow and Sunday and 2 p.m. Sunday in the Robert S. Carey Student Center Performing Arts Center on the SVC campus, 300 Fraser Purchase Road. The cost is $8. Call 724-805-2010.

VOLUNTEERS

Derry Township -- The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will sponsor a trail care and litter pick-up on Oct. 11 in Keystone State Park, 1150 Keystone Park Road. Meet at 9 a.m. at the James A. Kell Visitor Center. Call 724-668-2566.

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First published on October 2, 2008 at 12:00 am
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