For the birds
The park naturalist will lead a free “Birds at Dusk” program from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Keystone State Park, 1150 Keystone Road, Derry Township.
Evening provides prime bird-watching opportunities as they forage for food before bedding down for the night. Program participants will identify birds by their songs, look for blue herons hunting at the lake and scan the sky for birds of prey.
For information, email jkeene@pa.gov or visit events.dcnr.pa.gov.
Cruise on in
The second annual car and bike cruise will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Greensburg Hose Company No. 1, 6 McLaughlin Drive.
The first 150 vehicles will receive a dash plaque. Trophies will be awarded. The event will feature food trucks, a silent auction and a 50-50 raffle.
A $10 donation per vehicle will be collected.
For information, visit carcruise finder.com.
Party in the park
Four bands will perform during the fifth annual Murrysville Concert in the Park on Saturday at Murrysville Community Park, 4056 Wiestertown Road.
The event begins at 3 p.m., with the first band starting at approximately 4. Music will continue until dusk, with fireworks following. The event will include food trucks and lawn games.
For more information, visit Murrysville Concert in the Park on Facebook.
Mountain music
The Jakob’s Ferry Stragglers will take the stage at 6 p.m. Saturday for a two-hour set in the amphitheater at Hempfield Park, 220 Forbes Trail Road.
Hailing from mountain towns in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Maryland, group members draw from old-time bluegrass, rockabilly and swing music to create their own brand of high-energy, Appalachian bluegrass.
Food and drinks will be available. Attendees should bring their own seating. Pets are welcome on leashes and must be kept under owners’ control at all times.
Admission is free; donations are accepted to support the summer concert series that continues every other Saturday through Sept. 17.
For information, visit hempfield twp.com.
Quality collectibles
The monthly antiques and collectibles sale will begin at 7:30 a.m. Sunday at Historic Hanna’s Town, 809 Forbes Trail Road, Hempfield. The market continues through early afternoon.
About 150 vendors are expected to be present, offering quality, one-of-a-kind historical crafts, reproductions and collectible items at reasonable prices. Many vendors are set up by 1 p.m. Saturday and sell that afternoon.
Admission is $3 per car. Parking revenues benefit Salem Township Volunteer Fire Department No. 2 (Forbes Road) and the Westmoreland Historical Society.
The sale, held rain or shine, continues on the second Sunday of the month through Oct. 9.
For details, call 724-836-1800 or visit westmorelandhistory.org.
