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Franklin Regional band to host breakfast fundraiser

The Franklin Regional Panther Band will host a March 16 pancake breakfast fundraiser in Murrysville.

It will be from 8-11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 3916 Old William Penn Highway in Murrysville.

Tickets are $10 along with a $1.50 processing fee, and are available at Franklin-Regional-Band-Boosters.ticketleap.com. Proceeds will benefit the band’s general fund.

Medic One subscription drive

Murrysville Medic One is hosting its annual subscription drive for families in its service areas of Murrysville, Export, Washington Township and parts of Upper Burrell.

Roughly 30% of residents maintain a subscription to the service, according to Medic One officials.

During February, residents will receive an annual subscription form, which is $75 for families and $55 for senior families. Subscribers will have their co-pay forgiven by Medic One.

The nonprofit service operates eight ambulances, four wheelchair vans, two all-terrain vehicle, two boats, seven trailers, an emergency support unit and a dive team.

For more, see MurrysvilleMedicOne.org or call 724-327-3831.

Competitive cheer clinic

The Franklin Regional Athletic Association Competitive Cheer program will host a try-out preparation clinic in March.

It will be on Saturdays, March 2, 9 and 16 at Tedesco Body Shop Gym, 4431 William Penn Highway in Murrysville for grades 3-6 born in 2011 or later.

The cost is $15 per session. The clinics are not mandatory.

For more, or to register, email vpcheer@fraasports.org or visit the FRAA website.

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

The Delmont Volunteer Fire Department will host a March 16 breakfast with the Easter Bunny at the department, 2360 Route 66 in Delmont.

It will be from 9-11 a.m. with the Easter Bunny and children’s games. The cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children ages 4-9. Children under 4 are admitted free.

Reservations are required by calling 724-689-5591.

SportZone seeking proposals for naming rights

The Murrysville SportZone is accepting bids for arena naming rights at the athletic complex on School Road South.

The 30,000-square-foot sports and event complex hosts dek and inline hockey, volleyball, wrestling, soccer and in recent years, mixed-martial arts and boxing matches.

For more, email bids@murrysvillesportzone.com. Bids must be submitted by the end of the day on March 8.

Upcoming public meetings

• Export council, 6:30 p.m. March 5 at the borough building, 5821 Washington Avenue. Agenda is available in advance of the meeting at ExportPennsylvania.com.

• Murrysville council, 7 p.m. March 6 at the municipal building, 4100 Sardis Road. Agenda is available in advance at Murrysville.com. Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast local access Channel 21 and streamed at Murrysville.com.

• Delmont council, 7 p.m. March 12 at the borough building, 77 Greensburg Street. Agenda is available in advance at DelmontBoro.com.

• Franklin Regional school board, 7:30 p.m. March 18 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, 6 p.m. March 21 at the authority offices, 3001 Meadowbrook Road in Murrysville.

Leukemia & Lymphona Society fundraiser

The FR Panthers Against Cancer Club will hold a Feb. 29 fundraiser at Ginny’s Neighborhood Pizza Joint, 5549 Old William Penn Highway in Murrysville from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

A portion of dining proceeds will benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society as part of its Student Visionaries of the Year program.

For more, see Events.lls.org/wpa/svoypitt24/pcancer.

Hyper-realism discussion at artist meeting

The East Suburban Artists League will host a talk on hyper-realistic painting by Pittsburgh artist Mike Schiavone.

Schiavone will discuss his work, inspired largely by the nature of light’s interaction with glass and other everyday objects. His talk will focus on the development and technique of his paintings.

The public is invited to the presentation, which will be at 6:45 p.m. March 7 at Christ’s Lutheran Church, 5330 Old Logan Ferry Road in Murrysville.

There is no cost to attend. For more, see ESALart.org.

Easter drive-thru in Murrysville

Murrysville recreation and library officials will host an Easter drive-thru from 3:30-4:30 p.m. March 27 at the municipal complex at 4100 Sardis Road.

Participants will receive a free treat bag while supplies last, and can greet the Easter Bunny and Yellow Peep characters.

Pre-registration is not required. For more, call 724-327-2100, ext. 131.

Kindergarten registration opens at FR

Kindergarten registration is open and being accepted online for Franklin Regional students through March 31.

Parents and visit FRSDk12.org, click on “Parents & Community,” followed by links for “Enroll Your Child” and “Kindergarten 2024-25.

An evening parent information fair will take place March 7.

For more, email studentregistration@franklinregional.k12.pa.us.

International Women to feature pandemic speaker

The International Women group will welcome Dr. Thomas Soltis at its March 1 meeting to discuss the similarities between the 1918 influenza and 2020 covid-19 pandemics. The presentation will include a Q&A session.

It will be at 9:30 a.m. at Cross Roads Presbyterian Church, 2310 Haymaker Road in Monroeville. All women in the community are invited to attend.

Bushy Run sewing group

The Bushy Run Sewing Circle will host monthly meetings in 2024 with 1 p.m. sessions on March 24, April 28 and May 26.

Stitchers of all styles, abilities, ages and interests are invited to attend the free sessions at Bushy Run’s Stone Room. Attendees must provide their own materials, and members of the sewing circle will provide guidance.

The Stone Room is at 1253 Bushy Run Road in Penn Township. For more, see BushyRunBattlefield.com.

Woman’s club events

• The Murrysville Woman’s Club will host its annual spring fashion show at 10 a.m. March 23.

It will be at the Lamplighter Restaurant, 6566 William Penn Highway in Salem. It will be a breakfast buffet followed by the fashion show, hosted by Marge Predmore.

There will be raffle basket chances for sale. Proceeds will benefit the club’s community projects. Tickets are $30, and are available by calling 412-760-5809.

• The club is also offering at least three non-traditional, $3,000 scholarships for women from Westmoreland County, 21 and older, who are currently enrolled in college or can provide proof of acceptance.

The club has awarded scholarships for four decades to women seeking education and job training.

Applications are available at Seton Hill University in Greensburg, Westmoreland County Community College campuses in Youngwood and Murrysville, and the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, along with the Murrysville, Delmont, Greensburg, Hempfield and New Kensington libraries.

The application deadline is April 20.

For more, email joycekoga@yahoo.com or call 724-733-1633.

Hauling discount for senior citizens

Murrysville and Delmont officials remind senior residents that a small discount is available on trash hauling services for senior citizens.

For more, call Republic Services at 724-887-9400.

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