Murrysville area: FRAA opening day, glass recycling dates, Bible study group, more

Patrick Varine
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Franklin Regional Athletic Association players pose for a photo during the 2021 summer season. This year’s baseball season kicks off April 23, 2022, at Murrysville Community Park

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Athletic association sets opening day for April 23

The Franklin Regional Athletic Association will host its 2022 opening day April 23 at Murrysville Community Park.

Opening ceremonies will take place at noon in the park, 4056 Wiestertown Road in Murrysville.

Team practices will begin March 28, weather permitting, and team/individual photos will be taken on opening day.

For more, see FRAAsports.org.

Murrysville Woman’s Club to meet March 17

The Murrysville Woman’s Club will meet at noon, March 17 at Hoss’s Steak & Sea House, 4813 William Penn Highway in Murrysville.

Lunch will be served at noon, followed by assembly of baskets for the club’s spring fundraiser on April 30.

For more, email beverly bella26@gmail.com.

Murrysville to host glass recycling, food collection

Murrysville officials announced 2022 dates for their glass recycling and food-pantry collection events, which will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot at Veterans Field, 4200 Sardis Road.

This year’s dates are March 19, June 11, Sept. 17 and Dec. 10.

Volunteers from Newlonsburg Presbyterian Church’s Fishes and Loaves Food Pantry will be on hand to collect nonperishable food items.

All colors of glass bottles, jars and jugs will be accepted. Unacceptable items include window glass, drinking glasses, dishware, ceramics, mirrors, light bulbs and TVs.

Bible study group begins 6-week course March 21

The Community Bible Study co-ed evening adult class will start a six-week study of the Book of James beginning at 7 p.m., March 21 at Murrysville Alliance Church.

Each week will include small group discussions and large group instruction. There is no cost, but registration is required by going to MurrysvilleEve.CBSclass.org. The deadline to register is March 16.

The church is at 4130 Old William Penn Highway in Murrysville.

For more information, email MurrysvilleAAUW@gmail.com.

Rummage sale, egg hunt at Union Presbyterian

Union Presbyterian Church in Washington Township will host a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 24, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 25. Donations can be dropped off at the church, 656 Route 380. Items other than jewelry, furniture and antiques will not be priced, and will be available for a donation of the customer’s choice. There will be food available to purchase.

The church will also host an April 9 Easter egg hunt, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., also at the church. The event includes story-time for children, a craft and lunch.

For more, see UnionPresby Church.com.

Moms in Prayer group meets weekly

The Moms in Prayer group invites women in the community to join them at their weekly meetings, 1:15 p.m. on Thursdays at First Presbyterian Church, 3202 North Hills Road in Murrysville.

For more, see MomsInPrayer.org or call 724-420-4036, 724-325-1166 or email jewelseverafter@gmail.com.

Upcoming public meetings

• Murrysville council, 7 p.m. March 16 at the municipal building. Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast local access Channel 19 and streamed at Murrysville.com, where an agenda is available.

• Franklin Township Municipal Sanitary Authority, 6 p.m. March 17 at the authority offices, 3001 Meadowbrook Road in Murrysville. For more, see FTMSA.org.

• Franklin Regional school board voting meeting, 7:30 p.m. March 21 at the municipal building. Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast local access Channel 19 and archived on the district’s YouTube page.