5 things to do in Westmoreland County: Aug. 25-27
Take a chance on them
The SummerSounds season wraps up with music by Dancing Dream at 7 p.m. Friday in St. Clair Park, 132 N. Maple Ave., Greensburg.
The ABBA tribute band plays the pop and disco songs of the Swedish vocal quartet known for 1970s hits like “Take a Chance on Me,” “Fernando,” “S.O.S” and“Dancing Queen,” the song that inspires the group’s name.
Pre-show music by “America’s Got Talent” veteran Aubrey Burchell starts at 6:15 p.m.
Food is available. Donations are taken to support the annual summer concert series.
For information, visit summersounds.com.
Bryce glass and butterflies
Two weekend programs are scheduled at the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Ligonier Valley, off Route 711 south of the borough:
• Hot Wheels Glass Blowing, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. In conjunction with the Bryce Glass exhibition, collectors Debra Coulson and Harley Trice will lead a guided tour of their Bryce Glass exhibit, followed by a glassblowing demonstration by Pittsburgh Glass Center. Light refreshments will be available. Admission is $10.
• Monarchs, Milkweed and More, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. The program will offer information on pollinators and native birds and plants, monarch butterfly tagging and plein air painting demonstration. Attendees can purchase a paper butterfly, write a wish on it and tie it to a “Wishing Tree.” Suggested donation is $10 per family.
For information and registration, call 724-238-6015 or visit sama-art.org.
Travelin’ band
Pendulum, a Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute band, will take to the Smail Auto Group Amphitheater stage at 7 p.m. Saturday in Hempfield Park, 220 Forbes Trail Road.
The band played its first show in 2018 at The Lamp Theatre in Irwin and now travels the country with a show featuring CCR’s greatest hits and paying tribute to the 1960s and Vietnam War veterans.
Admission is free; donations are accepted. Food will be available from Pit Take BBQ of Greensburg.
For information on Hempfield Township’s Amp Up Your Summer concerts, visit hempfieldtwp.com.
Calling all cars
Delmont and Murrysville Lions Clubs will host their annual all-vehicle car show from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Delmont Volunteer Fire Department, 2360 Route 66. The event includes class trophies, welcome bags and dash plaques to the first 125 entries, along with 50/50 and basket raffles and entertainment by DJ Larry.
Food and drinks will be available in the fire hall. Other proceeds benefit Westmoreland County Food Bank, Four Diamonds Pediatric Cancer Fund, Lions International Disaster Relief and PA Lions Beacon Lodge Camp for the blind and other special needs children, adults and veterans.
Admission is $10 per vehicle and free to spectators. For information, visit carcruisefinder.com.
Banding together
The Derek Woods Band will headline a Band Together Pittsburgh event from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday in St. Clair Park, 132 N. Maple Ave., Greensburg.
The organization uses music to provide programming, experiences and vocational opportunities for people on the autism spectrum. Other scheduled performers include Bobby McGrath and Joe Knath, Jacob Klunk, Patrick Kletzing, Cello, Angelina Angelcyk and Chris Brozek.
Admission is free; donations will be accepted. Food and beverage vendors will be on site.
For information, visit bandtogetherpgh.org.
Shirley McMarlin is a Tribune-Review staff writer. You can contact Shirley by email at smcmarlin@triblive.com or via Twitter .
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