Murrysville area: Local-access TV changes, gun club Youth Day, chili cook-off and more
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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.
Egg hunt at Newhouse Park
The Delmont Recreation Committee will host an April 8 egg hunt for children in three different age groups at Newhouse Park.
There will be a craft for children at 11:30 a.m., with the hunt starting at noon for children under 3, ages 4-6 and ages 7-10.
Representatives from the Delmont Public Library, Salvation Army Canteen and Delmont Christmas Pilgrimage will be on hand, along with the Easter Bunny.
The park is off Stotler Drive.
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.
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.
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.
Free fishing April 1 for children 15 and under
The annual Joey Gombosh Fishing Derby will offer free fishing for children ages 15 and under on April 1.
The derby will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the pond at Townsend Park. No fishing license is required for children, and there is no fee to participate.
There are 25 trophy-tagged fish among the 400 that have been stocked at the pond. Prizes for trophy fish will be given out, and door prizes will be awarded every half-hour.
Cub Scout packs 213 an 207 will be selling hot and cold refreshments throughout the day. Breakfast items will be available at 7 a.m.
The event is sponsored by the Gombosh family.
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.
Speaker to discuss emergency preparedness
The Mother of Sorrows “Boomers & Beyond” series will host speaker and Monroeville fireman James Thomas at its April 11 meeting.
Thomas has been involved in public safety since 1978 and served as a paramedic since 1984. He is an EMS, fire and rescue instructor, and will give a presentation on being prepared in an emergency situation.
The talk will be at noon April 11 at Mother of Sorrows, 4202 Old William Penn Highway in Murrysville.
Participants may bring a bag lunch and a friend. Beverages are provided.
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.
• Westmoreland Pollinator Partners, 6:30 p.m. April 12. The group will give a presentation on creating pollinator-friendly gardens and building a diverse backyard ecosystem.
• Toddler story time, 10 a.m. April 13. Bring a blanket and stuffed animal. For children ages 18 months to 3 years old.
• Hatha yoga for teens, 4 p.m. April 13. This is a weekly program meeting on Thursdays through June 1. Hatha yoga is a way of stretching, bending, balancing and relaxing the body with the help of breathing. Bring a yoga mat, block or towel. For ages 12-20.
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.
Public meeting dates
The following meetings are open to the public:
• Export council meeting, 6:30 p.m. April 4 at the borough building, 5821 Washington Avenue. An agenda is available in advance at ExportPennsylvania.com.
• Murrysville council meeting, 7 p.m. April 5 at the municipal building, 4100 Sardis Road. Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast local access Channel 21, and live streamed at Murrysville.com.
• 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.
Easter drive-thru in Murrysville
The Murrysville Recreation Department and Murrysville Community Library will host an Easter drive-thru event from 3:30-4:30 p.m. April 5 at the municipal complex.
No pre-registration is needed to attend. Children can see the Easter bunny and Yellow Peep and pick up a free treat bag while supplies last.
The municipal complex is at 4100 Sardis Road. For more, call 724-327-2100, ext. 131 or ext. 153.
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.
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.