Murrysville briefs: Franklin Regional Class of '73 reunion, trivia-night fundraiser, 'Night at the Races'

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FR Class of ‘73 organizing 50th reunion

The Franklin Regional Senior High School Class of 1973 is organizing its 50th reunion for this coming October.

It is planned for Oct. 8 at the Antonelli Event Center, 100 Colony Drive in Irwin.

Graduates are asked to contact Steve Heilman at sheilman98@gmail.com or Bruce Knepper at bruce.knepper@gmail.com for more information.

Trivia night to benefit historic water-trough renovation

The Delmont Historical Preservation Society and Delmont Lions Club will host a trivia night to raise money for repairs on the borough’s historic water trough.

Located on East Pittsburgh Street, the wooden trough was a major source of fresh water for early local residents, with water piped from the spring in the center of town. The Lions and the former historical society rebuilt it in 1973, and in 2016 the Lions added a liner, pump and solar panel to give it a historically-accurate appearance.

The groups will host a Feb. 23 trivia night at the Red Barn Winery, 275 Manor Road in Salem . It will be from 7-9 p.m., and will also include a celebration for the 250th anniversary of Westmoreland County, which was established on Feb. 26, 1773. Reservations are suggested.

For more, call or text 724-420-4455.

Murrysville library hosts ‘teen ‘zine’ program

Murrysville Community Library staff will host a monthly “teen ‘zine” workshop at 5 p.m. at the last Tuesday of the month through September. This month’s workshop is Feb. 28.

A “‘zine” is a non-commercial, self-published print product produced in small, limited batches. They can touch on a variety of topics from music and art to politics, humor and personal memoir. They can be written, drawn, collaged and more.

Children ages 12-18 are invited to bring pictures, artwork, writing, poetry, scrapbook materials and more to combine with library supplies and create their own “‘zine.”

The library is at 4130 Sardis Road. For more, or to register online, see MurrysvilleLibrary.org or call 724-327-1102.

Delmont library to present Emily Dickinson program

Guest Jim Arnold will present “Judge Tenderly of Me,” a program about the life of poet Emily Dickinson.

It will be at 4:30 p.m. March 2 at the Delmont Public Library, 77 School Street.

The program delves into Dickinson’s life, slowly becoming a journey through it by way of her words and poems, touching on her childhood, her time during the Civil War, her education and her home.

For more, or to register, call 724-468-5329 or see DelmontLibrary.org.

Int’l Women to meet March 3

The Rejoice Ensemble, led by Nancy Xlao, will be the featured guests at the March 3 meeting of the International Women group. It will be at 9 a.m. at Cross Roads Presbyterian Church, 2310 Haymaker Road in Monroeville.

The ensemble performs using traditional Chinese musical instruments.

All women in the community are invited to join, whether foreign- or American-born.

The church’s babysitting program has been suspended until further notice due to covid-19 restrictions.

For more, email margaretjdavies@gmail.com.

Public meeting dates

The following meetings are open to the public:

• Murrysville council, 7 p.m. March 1 at the municipal building, 4100 Sardis Rd. Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast local access Channel 19 and streamed at Murrysville.com. An agenda is available in advance at Murrysville.com.

• Export council, 6:30 p.m. March 7 at the borough building, 5821 Washington Ave. An agenda is available in advance at ExportPennsylvania.com.

• Delmont council, 7 p.m. March 14 at the borough building, 77 Greensburg St. An agenda is available in advance at DelmontBoro.com.

• Franklin Regional curriculum committee, 5 p.m. March 15 at the district administrative offices, 3170 School Road in Murrysville.

• Franklin Regional school board monthly discussion/voting meetings, 7:30 p.m. March 20 at the Murrysville municipal building, 4100 Sardis Rd. Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast local access Channel 19 and streamed at Murrysville.com. An agenda is available in advance at BoardDocs.com/pa/frrg/Board.nsf.

• Franklin Township Municipal Sanitary Authority, 6 p.m. March 23 at the authority office, 3001 Meadowbrook Road in Murrysville.

Woman’s club to host annual fashion show

The Murrysville Woman’s Club will host its annual Spring Fashion Show at 10 a.m. March 25 at the Lamplighter Restaurant in Salem.

A breakfast brunch will be followed by the show, featuring Fashions by Marge Predmore. Club members will be hosting a basket raffle. All proceeds will go toward the club’s community projects.

Tickets are $30, and are available by calling 412-760-5809.

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Comedy nights to benefit Westmoreland trails, parks

An evening of stand-up comedy will benefit Westmoreland County’s parks and concert series.

It will be 6-10 p.m. Feb. 24 at Youngwood VFD Hose Company No. 1, 104 South Second Street in Youngwood. Tickets are $30 per person, and can be purchased at the A&S Indoor Pistol Range, 617 Old Route 119 in Youngwood, or the county parks office. For more, call 724-830-3959.

Dinner is included with tickets, and the evening includes 50/50 drawings and basket auctions. No tickets will be sold at the door. The show is for those ages 21 and older.

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‘Night at the Races’ to benefit FR baseball team

The Franklin Regional Baseball Boosters and sponsor A&L Motors will host “A Night at the Races” Feb. 25 as a benefit for the FR baseball team.

Pre-recorded thoroughbred horse races will be announced by a veteran caller during an evening of food, fun and friendly wagers to raise money for FR baseball.

It will be Feb. 25 at St. John Baptist de la Salle Church, 497 Athena Drive in Delmont. Doors open at 5:15 p.m., with the first race starting at 6 p.m. Attendees must be 21 years old to attend. Admission includes dinner by Jaden’s Catering along with beer and mixers.

Tickets range from $35 to $85 and are available at Eventbrite.com — enter “FR baseball night races” in the search box.

AUP meeting planned

The Association of University People’s club for single college graduates will host a Feb. 21 dinner at Max’s Allegheny Tavern, 537 Suismon Street in Pittsburgh’s North Side neighborhood.

The club invites four-year college graduates, age 50 and older, to join them for fun events and to meet new people. RSVP to any of the dinners by calling 412-736-9988 or emailing tonypolombo@gmail.com.

Delmont texting service

Delmont residents are now able to opt into an SMS messaging service to receive text messages from the borough about upcoming events as well as emergency alerts.

Residents are required to opt in if they wish to join or both lists. The system is not monitored, and anyone with questions is asked to call the borough office at 724-468-4422.

To sign up, see DelmontBoro.com/sms-messaging-signup.