Westmoreland happenings: Black History Month event, coin show, more
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Church News
• Greensburg Church of the Brethren hosts a night of fun and fellowship for individuals and groups with developmental disabilities from 5 to 7 p.m. Mondays at the church, 554 Stanton St., Southwest Greensburg. Dinner is included. Participants must be accompanied by a family member or caregiver. Donations will be accepted. Details: 724-834-2130 or gbgcob.org.
Coin Show
• South Hills Coin Club will have its 65th annual coin show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 1 at the Crown Plaza Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh South, 164 Fort Couch Road, Bethel Park. There will be more than 40 vendors, and free parking and admission. Details: 724-984-6611.
Fundraisers
• Jeannette Knights of Columbus hosts bingo at 7 p.m. Fridays in Mersinger Hall at Ascension Church, 615 Division St., Jeannette. Doors open at 6 p.m. and early birds begin at 6:30 p.m. Players younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Smoke-free venue. Food will be available, and there will be a 50-50 and instant bingo. Details: 724-523-9244.
Health
• Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 6 p.m. Wednesdays at Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380, Washington Township.
History
• The Westmoreland History Education Center, 809 Forbes Trail Road, Hempfield, will host a free lecture commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Sit-in Movement at 1 p.m. Feb. 1 as part of its celebration of Black History Month. Kelton Edmonds will be the speaker. Reservations required: 724-836-1800, ext. 210.
Meeting
• Holiday Park United Methodist Church, 81 Sandune Drive, Plum, has a group that sews baby quilts for donation to those in need and the Linus Project. New members are welcome. The group meets from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays of each month in the chapel. Sewing and quilting instructions are provided and no equipment is needed. Details: 724-327-6552.
Senior Citizen News
• Irwin Senior Activity Center, 310 Oak St., will have grocery bingo at 12:15 p.m. Jan. 28. A National Croissant Day celebration with tasting will be at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 30. Lunch reservations required one day in advance. Donations are accepted for all activities. Details: 724-787-1760.
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