Murrysville area: Used book sale donations, library events and more

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Used book sale donations

The Murrysville Community Library and local branch of the American Association of University Women will host their annual used book sale April 25-27, and are collecting donations for the sale beginning March 25.

Gently used books, particularly for children, can be brought to the library through April 23, along with teen and adult fiction and non-fiction books, and jigsaw puzzles.

Encyclopedias, manuals, textbooks and musty or moldy books will not be accepted.

The library is at 4130 Sardis Road in Murrysville. For more, call 724-327-1102.

Moon painter at ESAL meeting

Moon artist Rita Wilson will be the featured speaker at the April 4 East Suburban Artists League meeting.

Wilson will share examples of her work, and take a close look at the same subject painted in two different ways.

The meeting will be at 6:45 p.m. at Christ’s Lutheran Church, 5330 Old Logan Ferry Road in Murrysville.

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

FRAA Competitive Cheer tryouts

The Franklin Regional Athletic Association will host tryouts for its Competitive Cheer program from 5:30-8 p.m. April 11 for students in grades 3-6.

Mandatory practices will take place prior to tryouts from 5-8 p.m. April 8 and 10. Registration is open through April 4.

All events will be held in the gym at Newlonsburg Presbyterian Church, 4600 Old William Penn Highway in Murrysville.

For more, email wyleskb@gmail.com or vpcheer@fraasports.org.

Upcoming Murrysville library events

• March 23: Children’s chess tournament at 9:30 a.m. The competition will have two divisions, grades 1-4 and grades 5-8. First- and second-place winners will advance to the county competition on April 13.

Participants are asked to arrive at 9 a.m. and bring a chess set. Register by calling 724-327-1102.

• April 6: Peter Rabbit will visit the library at 11 a.m. Ann Troxell from the Beatrix Potter Society will read “The Tale of Peter Rabbit” and share some rabbit-related coloring activities and treats. Geared toward preschool students, but all children are welcome to attend. Register by calling 724-327-1102.

• April 11: iPhone basics, 2-4 p.m. Learn the different features available on iPhones. Participants are asked to bring their iPhone username and password.

• April 22: Android smartphone basics, 2-4 p.m. Learn the different features available on Android smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy, Motorola Edge and Razr, Google Pixel and OnePlus.

• May 13: Tech Q&A session, 10 a.m. to noon. Participants can bring their smartphone, table or laptop and learn about some of the “tech” terms you may hear daily.

Chili cook-off in Delmont

The Delmont Recreation Committee will host a March 24 chili cook-off competition at the Kepple Pavilion in Newhouse Park off Stotler Road.

There is no cost to attend the event. Participants will vote by donating to their favorite chili. All proceeds will go toward recreation committee summer event programming.

To enter the contest, call or text 412-496-0687.

National Day of Prayer

The 73rd National Day of Prayer will be celebrated at 7 p.m. May 2 at the Delmont Fire Hall, 2360 Route 66 in Delmont.

This year’s gathering is based on the Bible scriptures taken from 2 Samuel 22: 29-31.

Volunteers are needed. To volunteer, or for more, call 724-325-1166 or 724-420-4036.

Library hours

• The Delmont Public Library announced new Saturday hours. The library will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays.

Upcoming live music

• Red Barn Winery, 275 Manor Rd., Salem: Billy Postle at 2 p.m. and Common Ground at 6 p.m., March 23; Joey Brucker and Char as “Let’s Duet,” 6 p.m. March 30

• Yellow Bridge Brewing, 2266 Route 66, Delmont: Weekly acoustic open stage with host Dave Stout, 7-10 p.m. Musicians of all experience levels are welcome.

• Joey’s The Edge, 5904 Washington Ave., Export: Weekly Tuesday jam session with host Kenny Blake, 8-11 p.m.

Boundaries program

The Murrysville Community Library will host a March 26 program, “Boundaries 101: Why? How?” at 6 p.m. with licensed professional counselor Andrew King.

King will discuss a definitive and concise idea on how to set healthy boundaries in one’s life and their importance.

There is no cost to attend. Register at MurrysvilleLibrary.org or call 724-327-1102.

Woman’s club scholarships

The Murrysville Woman’s Club is 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.