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FR Cheer youth clinic
The Franklin Regional cheer team will host a Feb. 5 youth clinic, and participants will be able to join them to perform at the Feb. 6 Panther boys varsity basketball game.
The clinic is for children ages 5-12. Learn about motion, cheer and jump techniques and stunting skills.
Register online at Bit.ly/3NhWRwV.
Comedy fundraiser
The Sardis Volunteer Fire Company will host a Jan. 31 comedy night fundraiser at the social hall, 5205 Rocky Hill Lane in Murrysville.
The evening will include headliner Larry XL and feature Trey McDonough, and will also include a 50/50 raffle, games of chance, a gift basket auction and food truck.
The $25 admission includes beer and the event is BYOB. Doors open at 5 p.m., and the show is at 7 p.m.
For tickets, call 724-327-3987 or see SlapSticksProductions.com.
Upcoming public meetings
• Export council, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 3 at the borough building, 5821 Washington Ave. An agenda is available in advance at ExportPennsylvania.com.
• Murrysville council, 7 p.m. Feb. 4 and 17 at the municipal building, 4100 Sardis Road. An agenda is available in advance at Murrysville.com. Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast local access Channel 21 and streamed live on the municipality’s YouTube page.
• Delmont council, 6 p.m. Feb. 11 at the borough building, 77 Greensburg St. An agenda is available in advance at DelmontBoro.com.
• Franklin Township Municipal Sanitary Authority, 6 p.m. Feb. 19 at the authority offices, 3001 Meadowbrook Road in Murrysville. For more, see FTMSA.org.
Preschool registration
Registration for the Newlonsburg Church Preschool program begins Jan. 26 for current preschool students, Jan. 27 for alumni families and Jan. 28 for new families.
For more information, see NewlonsburgChurch.org/preschool.
AARP tax-prep sessions
The AARP Foundation will host several sessions for its annual tax preparation program in Murrysville.
Sessions will take place Feb. 6 and 27, March 13 and 27 and April 10 at the Murrysville Community Center, 3091 Carson Ave. Advance appointments are required by calling 724-374-3780. Walk-ins are not permitted.
For more, see AARPfoundation.org.
Heating assistance program enrollment
The federally funded Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, has opened enrollment for the season, offering one-time cash grants to qualifying applicants to help with home heating bills or emergency repairs.
Households can apply through April 10 or until the funds are depleted.
Residents can apply at www.compass.state.pa.us or by calling 866-857-7095.
Journalism scholarship
The Press Club of Western Pennsylvania is accepting applications for its 20th annual Bob Fryer Memorial Scholarship ($5,000) and the club’s annual $2,500 scholarship for aspiring journalists.
Applications are available at WesternPApressclub.org, by calling 412-281-7778 or emailing 412-600-0606.
Deadline for entries is Feb. 9. Winners will be awarded at the club’s annual Golden Quills Awards Dinner.
Association of University People
The Association of University People invites potential new members to join them at an event.
The association invites singles aged 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.
