Trip planned to W.Va.
A bus trip and train ride are planned by the North Huntingdon AARP Senior Citizens for June 17-19.
The bus will leave St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church at 9:30 a.m. June 17 and arrive in Elkins, West Virginia, around 4 p.m. Participants will see a dinner show that evening.
A scenic train ride will take place June 18 and 19.
The price is $855 per person for double occupancy and $1,040 for a single room. The price includes two nights’ accommodations, two dinner shows, and two train rides.
To register, contact Janet Tatters at 412-841-8451.
Church rummage sale
The Lutheran Church of Our Saviour, 1570 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, will sponsor a rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 1 and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 2.
Food will be available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the Blessed Bundles outreach ministry.
Art League workshops
The Norwin Art League has opened registration for a series of community workshops scheduled for May. The sessions, held at 305 Main St., cover a range of mediums including paper art, fiber arts and watercolor.
The following workshops are being offered:
3-D Paper Art (preteen/teen): May 2 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. This youth-focused session costs $25 and includes all materials. Prospective students must register by April 30 and contact Sarah at 412-522-5281 to specify their design preference.
Beginner Crochet: May 12 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Designed for ages 10 and up, participants will learn to create an amigurumi octopus keychain. The fee is $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers. The deadline to register is May 11. For questions, contact Heather at 724-433-4869.
Ink and Wash Watercolor: May 16 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. This adult workshop (18+) explores the combination of ink and watercolor techniques. No prior experience is required. The cost is $40 for members and $45 for nonmembers. Registration closes May 14. For additional information, contact connect@StellarisCreativeStudio.com.
Space is limited for all sessions to ensure individual instruction. Participants must preregister and submit payment via norwinartleague.com.
Boy Scouts selling mulch
Boy Scout Troop 284 is accepting orders for its annual mulch sale through April 26.
The mulch is priced at $5 per bag, or $110 for 25 bags. The troop provides free delivery to customers located within the 15642 ZIP code and a surrounding 5-mile radius.
Deliveries are scheduled for May 1–3. In the event of a rainout, the backup dates are May 8–9.
To place an order, call 412-292-7467 or go to Troop284Irwin.com.
Help with heating bills
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance program (LIHEAP) provides cash grants to help Pennsylvania families pay their heating bills.
Through May 8, low-income residents who need assistance paying for their heating bill can apply for a one-time grant of $200 to $1,000 that will be applied directly to their utility provider.
Funding is limited and distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
The link to apply is pa.gov/services/dhs/apply-for-the-low-income-home-energy- assistance-program-liheap.
To qualify for LIHEAP in Pennsylvania, you must meet income requirements, which are set based on household size. Renters and homeowners are eligible for benefits. You do not need to be on another public assistance program or have unpaid heating bills to qualify.
If you are experiencing an emergency related to your household’s heat, such as broken equipment, or facing utility service termination, you might be eligible to receive additional funds through a crisis grant.
To check your eligibility for LIHEAP and crisis grants, visit peoples-gas.com/help or call 1-800-400-9276.
Homeowner repairs
The nonprofit Carpenter’s Apprentice, a group of volunteers from Norwin and Harrison City area churches who help make repairs to homes of residents in need, is planning a spring fix-up weekend May 15-17.
The organization is seeking volunteers to donate their time and talent toward projects for that weekend. It is also looking for community members, churches and pastors to refer homeowners in need.
Anyone referred to the organization for assistance will be contacted, and a site surveyor will be assigned to speak with the homeowner to determine their needs and decide if the project fits the volunteers’ capabilities. A financial needs assessment also will be conducted by the site surveyor.
Those living within 30 minutes of the Norwin School District — North Huntingdon, Irwin and North Irwin — are eligible to be considered for a home repair.
The Carpenter’s Apprentice was created in 2008 to provide essential repairs to homes to ensure residents can live in a safe and secure environment.
Those who want to volunteer, apply for assistance or refer someone in need can visit the organization’s website at thecarpentersapprentice.org.
State police academy
The Pennsylvania State Police is now accepting applications for its 2026 Law and Leadership Academy – Southwest Location. The application period runs through May 1.
The free program is designed for residents or students in Southwest Pennsylvania, ages 18 and older, who have a high school diploma or GED and are seeking a career in law enforcement. Modeled after professional police academies, the curriculum includes instruction on criminal investigations, traffic laws and police resources, alongside paramilitary training in physical fitness, swimming and marching.
The academy runs from May 11 through Aug. 5. Classes are held:
Mondays: 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Wednesdays: 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Saturdays: Two dates (tentative)
The program aims to foster self-discipline and teamwork while giving participants a firsthand look at the cadet experience.
Interested applicants can obtain an application by contacting the Southwest Program Coordinator, Trooper Tristan T. Fay, at tfay@pa.gov, or by visiting www.PATROOPER.com. More information is available on the PSP website.
New members sought
The Association of University People invites potential new members to join them at an event.
The association welcomes singles 50 and older, who are four-year college graduates, to join them for activities and to meet new people. Activities include picnics, monthly dinners, a book group and meetups at local concerts and wineries.
For more, call 412-353-9088 or email AUPsingles@gmail.com.
