Murrysville area: FR musical highlights, art show, girls’ computer camp and more
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Symphony East hosts Franklin Regional musical highlights
The Symphony East will present an April 17 program of highlights from Franklin Regional Senior High School’s production of “Grease.”
It will be at 1 p.m. at the Lamplighter, 6566 William Penn Highway in Salem.
For more, see SymphonyEast.org/events or call 724-327-4864.
Craft and vendor show at Union Presbyterian
Union Presbyterian Church will host an April 15 craft and vendor show. It will include woodworking artists, a wreath wrapper, stained glass crafter, cross-stitch, flower and plant vendors and more.
It will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church, 656 Route 380 in Washington Township.
For more, call 724-337-3042.
Woman’s club to host art show in Murrysville
The Murrysville Woman’s Club art show will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 21, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 22 at Redstone Highlands, 4951 Cline Hollow Road in Murrysville.
Entries are $5 per piece for adults and $2 for students, up to three entries; forms are due April 14 and can be sent to Lane Neff, 117 Hay Lane, Murrysville, Pa., 15668. Checks can be made out to the Murrysville Woman’s Club. Diane Murray will judge the show.
For an application or more information, visit a local library or call 724-309-8428.
Murrysville local access channel changed
Comcast has changed the channel that broadcasts local-access programming for Murrysville residents. It is now Channel 21 instead of Channel 19.
Municipal meetings are livestreamed along with other local programming and event listings.
Girls’ computer camp set for June
Franklin Regional officials will host the “Girls Own Awesome Technology,” or G.O.A.T. camp for girls in grades 6-9 interested in computer science and coding.
Participants can learn Java, Scratch, JavaScript, Python and cyber-security concepts and explore a career in computer science. It will be June 5-9 with sessions running from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Franklin Regional Senior High School (Room 227), 3200 School Road in Murrysville.
Registration is open until May 1. For more, or to register, see sites.google.com/view/frgoat2023/home.
Library hosts program on straw-bale gardening
The Murrysville library will host the first in a series of Penn State Master Gardener talks on April 25. The topic will be straw bale gardening. Additional programs will take place May 23 (pollinator-friendly gardens) and May 30 (attracting butterflies to your garden).
Learn how to prepare bales and provide a constant fertilizer for growing vegetables, herbs and flowers. It will be at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 4130 Sardis Road. Register at MurrysvilleLibrary.org or by calling 724-327-1102.
Youth Day at North Huntingdon gun club
The White Oak Rod and Gun Club will host its annual Youth Day on June 17 for boys and girls ages 10-18.
The event will include a full day of learning the shooting disciple for an air rifle, .22 pistol and rifle, shotgun, high-powered rifle, black powder rifle and an archery bow.
Participants are asked to wear sturdy shoes. Sandals are not appropriate. A baseball cap is also recommended. All firearms and ammunition will be provided — do not bring your own.
Registration opens at 8 a.m., and the programs will run from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the club, 600 Skellytown Road in North Huntingdon. Registration is open until June 3.
For more, call 724-953-1087, 412-400-1656 or 412-417-1819. Register online at www.register-ed.com/events/view/196388.
Int’l Women to meet April 14
The International Women group’s next meeting will be at 9:30 a.m. April 14 at Cross Roads Presbyterian Church in Monroeville.
The featured speaker will be Penn State Extension Master Gardener Marilyn Germansky giving a presentation titled “Small Spaces: Can I Fit That Container Here?”
The church is at 2310 Haymaker Road in Monroeville. All women from the community, whether American or foreign-born, is invited to attend.
The church’s babysitting service has been suspended until further notice.
Public meeting dates
The following meetings are open to the public:
• Delmont council meeting, 7 p.m. April 11 at the borough building, 77 Greensburg Street. An agenda is available in advance at DelmontBoro.com.
• Franklin Regional policy committee, 5 p.m. April 26 at the FR administrative offices, 3170 School Road in Murrysville.
Bingo at St. Barbara in Harrison City
St. Barbara Parish in Penn Township’s Harrison City neighborhood will host a bingo night at 6:45 p.m. April 13.
Doors open at 5 p.m., and the evening includes a must-go $1,400 jackpot, $110 games, $150 specials and a $1,700 all-nighter. Paper packages start at $27.
The kitchen will be open and free coffee is available. The church, 111 Raymaley Road, is handicap-accessible.
For more, call 724-744-7474 or 724-744-4584.
AAUW speaker will discuss Saxonburg founders
The American Association of University Women’s Murrysville branch will host guest speaker Rennick Steele at 10 a.m. April 13 at the Murrysville Community Library, to discuss John Roebling, one of the founders of Saxonburg.
Roebling immigrated from Prussia to western Pennsylvania in 1831 with his brother. Together they founded Saxonburg and operated a farm. In 1841, Roebling began manufacturing wife rope, an innovation employed in the design and construction of suspension bridges including the Smithfield Street Bridge in Pittsburgh and the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City.
Steele is a recipient of the Arthur St. Clair Award from the Westmoreland Historical Society for his writing of historical dramas depicting life on the Pennsylvania frontier.
For more, email MurrysvilleAAUW@gmail.com.
Leaf, yard waste collection dates in Murrysville
Republic Services is accepting sign-ups for spring curbside leaf collection on April 15 and 29.
To schedule a pick-up, fill out the form at Murrysville.com by choosing “Forms, Permits & Maps” under the “About Us” menu.
There is a 20-bag limit, and the deadline to sign up is the Thursday prior to each collection date.
Upcoming Delmont library events
The Delmont Public Library will host the following events at 75 School Street, except where otherwise indicated.
A separate Hatha yoga program for adults will meet at 5 p.m. on Wednesdays, from April 12 to May 31.
• Gardening program, 6:30 p.m. April 17. Nancy Neel from Sunny Sprouts Greenhouse in West Newton will host a presentation on gardening and new perennials for 2023, and will have plants for sale.
• Baby Lap Sit, 11:30 a.m. April 20. Families and caregivers are invited to bring children from five to 17 months old for an afternoon of songs, rhymes and stories.
• Sphero Squadron class, 11:30 a.m. April 22. Sphero robots are globe-shaped bots that can be controlled by a tablet. The program, for children ages 9-14, will show how to use them to accomplish different tasks.
• Bee Bots, 10 a.m. April 22. Learn about Bee Bots, designed specifically for use by children. The presentation, for children ages 4-9, teaches basic programming and problem solving.
Registration is required for all events by calling 724-468-5329 or visiting DelmontLibrary.org.
Chili cook-off in Delmont
The Delmont Recreation Committee will host an April 16 chili cook-off at Newhouse Park.
It will be at 12:30 p.m. at the park pavilion, off Stotler Road in Delmont. The cost is a $10 donation per person. Everyone in attendance will vote for their favorite, with prizes for the top three finishers.
To enter a chili, text 412-496-0687.
Spring craft fair organizers seek vendors
Organizers for the May 6 spring craft fair at the Murrysville Community Library are seeking vendors.
The show will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the library, 4130 Sardis Road. Vendor spaces with a maximum table length of eight feet are $30. Applications are available online at MurrysvilleLibrary.org and will be accepted through April 15.
For more, call 724-327-1102, ext. 153.
Murrysville Woman’s Club accepting scholarship applications
The Murrysville Woman’s Club is currently taking applications for a minimum of three Marielle Bartolomucci Memorial Scholarships, valued at $3,000 each.
For the past 40 years the club has awarded scholarships to Westmoreland County women at least 21 years old, who about enrolled or accepted at a college of other institution of higher education.
Applications are available at local libraries, by calling 724-733-1633 or emailing joycekoga@yahoo.com. Applications are due by April 28.
Event to benefit Children’s Hospital Foundation
The Dedicated Nursing Associates eighth annual Charity Golf Classic is set for June 16 at Meadowink golf course in Murrysville, with proceeds benefiting the UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation.
The tournament will have two flights, with registration starting at 6:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. (shotgun starts at 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.). Both will conclude with a buffet meal and the day includes hole-in-one contests, putting contests, awards for longest drive and closest to the pin, basket raffles, music and more.
Individual tickets are $155, and $600 for a group of four. Sponsorship packages range up to $10,000.
Register online at Eventbrite.com — enter “dna golf classic” into the search box. The course is at 4076 Bulltown Road in Murrysville.