Arts
• Diamond Theatre of Ligonier will conduct auditions for the play, “A Hiro’s Tale,” from 7 to 9 p.m. May 7 and 8 at the theater, 210 W. Main St. Performances will be July 23 to 25. Actors of all ages are needed, no experience necessary. Rehearsals will be Mondays and Wednesdays.
• Greensburg Art Center will feature a juried exhibit with works of various artists and mediums May 15 to June 25 at the Rowe Gallery, 230 Todd School Road. A free opening reception will be from 6 to 8 p.m. May 15. Face masks and social distancing required.
Details: 724-837-6791
Class
• Laurelville Christian Retreat Center, 941 Laurelville Lane, Mt. Pleasant Township, will host an outdoor yoga event Sunset Yoga with Find Your Fire Fitness at 7 p.m. May 7 atop Laurelville’s Sunset Hill. Bring a mat. In case of rain, the event will be in the Shenandoah gymnasium. Cost: $15.
Fundraisers
• The Hop Into Spring Virtual Cash Bash to benefit Action for Animals Humane Society will be at 5 p.m. March 27 on Facebook. For tickets, 50/50 and raffle chances visit one.bidpal.net/afaspringcb.
• A craft show will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 20 and 21 at Grapeville Volunteer Fire Company, 2528 Newark St., Hempfield. Doors open for vendors at 6:30 a.m. The kitchen will be open. The event is held the third weekend of each month.
• The annual Westmoreland County March for Parks event will be March 27 at nine locations in the county, including Twin Lakes Park, Mammoth Park, and Historic Hanna’s Town. Check in is from 9 a.m. to noon. Walkers will turn in donations and contributions and those who turn in at least $30 will earn an event T-shirt or doggie bandana.
Festival
• The St. Patrick’s Day Food and Family Fest will be March 13 in downtown Irwin. Photos with St. Patrick and children’s games will be at the Shidle Lodge, 417 Main St. The first 125 people to have their photos taken will receive either an Irish derby, green beads or a rubber snake, while supplies last. Feathers Artists Market, 102 Fourth St., will have a caricature artist. Businesses and restaurants will sell Irish foods and alcohol, where permitted. The event is sponsored by the Irwin Business and Professional Association.
Details: 724-216-6200 or irwin1864@gmail.com
Fundraisers
• Community Church of Hecla, 537 Hecla Road, Mt. Pleasant Township, will host a turkey dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Feb. 13 at the church. Dine in or takeout.
Classes
• A Seniors for Safe Driving class will be offered from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 13 at Circleville United Methodist Church, 11600 Parkway Drive, North Huntingdon. The PennDOT-approved class is for drivers who are at least 55 years old. Safe drivers can receive a 5% discount on auto insurance for three years.
Details and registration: 724-283-8845 or seniorsforsafedriving.com
Fundraisers
• Jeannette American Legion will host a super bingo at 1:30 p.m. March 7, at 109 S. Fifth St. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Cost: $20 per packet. Extra packet and specials available. The kitchen will be open. Players must wear face masks until seated.
Galleries Home
ABA member and attorney Deborah Espinosa is using photography and storytelling for legal empowerment. “That is one of my main missions, to elevate and amplify the voices of poor and marginalized people and communities,” says Espinosa, who now works as a consultant for Landesa. “Not speak for them they are not voiceless; it’s just their voices do not often have platforms.”
We searched high and low for the best vendor giveaways from the ABA Techshow 2020 Expo at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago. We visited the expo in search of the coolest items for attendees to fill their swag bags with and rounded up some of the neatest offerings.