Murrysville area: Charity golf outing, 'Blessing of the Pets' and more

Charity golf outing

The Westmoreland chapter of nonprofit Twilight Wish will host its eighth annual Charity Golf Outing Sept. 28 at Manor Valley Golf Course.

The cost is $100 per golfer (sponsorships are also available). Dinner-only tickets are also available for $30.

Twilight Wish works to grant wishes for senior citizens, ranging from simple needs like clothing, lift chairs and hearing aids, to life wishes for patients with limited life expectancy and one-time wishes like riding on a motorcycle, meeting a celebrity or flying on a fighter jet.

Checks can be made payable to “Twilight Wish Foundation of Westmoreland County” and mailed to Jamie Bostard, WC Chapter Director, 1084 Manorvue Court, Delmont, PA, 15626.

The course is at 2090 Denmark Manor Road in Penn Township.

ESAL meeting

Artist J.D. Peterson will be featured at the next East Suburban Artists League meeting, set for 7 p.m. Sept. 5.

Peterson will discuss the ancient art of batik, an art form that uses fabric and dye to create designs. Peterson is also an author, floral designer and singer-songwriter. She recently demonstrated her floral design at the Westmoreland Museum of American Art’s “Art in Bloom” exhibit.

There is no cost to attend. The meeting will be at Christ Lutheran Church, 5330 Old Logan Ferry Road in Murrysville.

For more, call 412-373-0711 or see ESALart.org.

Blessing of the Pets

Union Presbyterian Church will host a blessing of the pets service at noon, Sept. 21 at the church, 656 Route 380 in Murrysville.

The service will include treats for pets. Attendees are asked to bring an item to donate to New Kensington Animal Protectors.

Pastor Bob Ruefle will bless the pets.

For more, call 724-337-3042.

International Women

The International Women group will meet at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 6 at Cross Roads Presbyterian Church, 2310 Haymaker Road in Monroeville.

The program will feature member Sharon Battle, a local travel agent who will offer highlights from recent trips to Europe and the Middle East.

All women in the community are invited to attend.

Class reunion

The Franklin Regional Senior High School Class of 1989 will hold a 35th-anniversary reunion on Sept. 7.

It will be at the Red Barn Winery, 275 Manor Road just outside Delmont.

For more, see the “Franklin Regional Class of 1989” page on Facebook or email Christopher Ward at crossward@yahoo.com.

Music director wanted

Faith Global Methodist Church in Delmont is seeking a music director/organist.

The part-time position would include organ playing at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday services and other special services, and leading the church choir, which meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays for rehearsals.

Resumes can be emailed to faithgmcsprc@gmail.com. For more, see FaithDelmont.org.

Woman’s club art show seeking submissions

The Murrysville Woman’s Club will host its annual art show Oct. 25-26, and is seeking artist submissions.

For an entry for or more information, call 724-309-8428 or email lbneff@aol.com.

Upcoming public meetings

• Murrysville council, 7 p.m. Sept. 4 at the Murrysville municipal building, 4100 Sardis Road. Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast local access Channel 21 and streamed at Murrysville.com.

• Export council, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 3 at the borough building, 5821 Washington Ave. Agenda is available in advance at ExportPennsylvania.com.

• Delmont council, 7 p.m. Sept. 10 at the borough building, 77 Greensburg St. Agenda is available in advance at DelmontBoro.com.

• Franklin Regional school board, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Murrysville municipal building, 4100 Sardis Road. Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast local access Channel 21 and streamed at Murrysville.com.

• Franklin Township Municipal Sanitary Authority board, 6 p.m. Sept. 19 at the authority offices, 3001 Meadowbrook Road in Murrysville. An agenda is available in advance at FTSMA.org.