5 things to do in Westmoreland County this weekend: April 30-May 2, 2021
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Gifts for mom — or anyone
The Alpha Productions Mother’s Day Arts & Crafts Show is running through May 9 during regular hours at Westmoreland Mall.
Dozens of artisans are offering a wide variety of handmade and vendor goodies, such as handmade jewelry, artwork, home décor, gift items and more. Featured vendors include Tastefully Simple, Avon, Country Critters and Origami Owl.
The event takes place in Center Court on the lower level. Attendees are asked to use the hand sanitizer stations located throughout the mall, wear face coverings and practice physical distancing.
Details: 724-836-5025 or westmorelandmall.com
Light in the dark
Two exhibitions open today and run through July 31 in the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Ligonier Valley.
“Looking for the Light in Dark Times” features work by Indiana County artists Jonelle Summerfield and Jolene Joyner. Summerfield’s impressionistic oil paintings are influenced by her European travel and subjects include interiors, street scenes, animals and still lifes. Joyner paints felines and still lifes, along with scenes from her travels to Europe, the beaches of the Caribbean and America’s east coast, as well as rural landscapes that include horses and cows.
“Back to Woodstock” features Mark Costello’s collection of 1960’s memorabilia and posters, including authentic music posters of artists such as Jimi Hendrix and the Grateful Dead representing the original 1969 Woodstock music festival.
Details: 724-239-6015 or sama-art.org
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Step back in time
Historic Hanna’s Town in Hempfield opens for the season Saturday. Hours will be 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Visitors can learn about life on the western frontier during the Revolutionary War and the roots of American justice. Founded in 1773, Hanna’s Town was the first seat of Westmoreland County and hosted the first English courts west of the Allegheny Mountains.
Reservations are recommended for guided tours. The site also offers living history displays and history-inspired gifts and keepsakes for sale in the Westmoreland History Shop.
Details: 724-836-1800 or westmorelandhistory.org
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It’s the cat’s meow
Celebrate Cinco De Meowo, a fundraiser for Wayward Whiskers Animal Rescue, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday in the parking lot of the Cattfeinated Cat Cafe, 159 E. Otterman St., Greensburg. The socially distanced festivities will include baskets and raffles, games and a gourmet taco box with margarita, Corona beer or soda from Sun Dawg Cafe. A ticket is $25.
Details: 878-214-8075 or Cattfeinated Cat Cafe on Facebook
Food trucks and fun
A Food Truck & Artisan Summer Sunday event is planned for 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at Station House 7, 7 Greensburg St., Delmont. The Cousins Maine Lobster and Kona Ice of Westmoreland food trucks will be on site, along with a number of local artisans selling handmade wares.
Summer Sunday events also are planned for June 6 and July 25.
Details: 724-461-7243 or stationhouse7.com