5 things to do in Westmoreland County: July 2-4
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Critter count
Amateur naturalists are invited to help with a “bioblitz” from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at Keystone State Park in Derry Township.
Participants can hike the McCune Run or Davis Run trails during the day and and compile a list of all of the living things they can see and identify along the way. A staff member or volunteer will be available at the trail heads to provide materials, resources and information on locations being tracked.
Bioblitz information will be used to get a snapshot of ecological communities within the park, as management explores innovative and sustainable methods of resource management.
Questions about participating or volunteering for the event can be emailed to jkeene@pa.gov.
Details: events.dcnr.pa.gov
Get ready to ride
A Red, White & Blue Event is planned for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at Z&M Harley- Davidson in Hempfield.
Tim Henry of Sourmash will provide live music. The store will offer demo rides of new Pan America, Livewire and Vanderhall vehicles, along with 15% off sales of licensed products.
On-the-spot appraisals of motorcycles also will be available.
Details: Z&M Harley-Davidson on Facebook
Classic rock and fireworks
An Independence Day Kickoff event will begin at noon Saturday at Vinoski Winery in Rostraver.
Presented by Drusky Entertainment, the festivities will include classic rock music by Silent Partner beginning at 6 p.m. and fireworks after dark. Food will be available.
A $20 parking fee will benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. Attendees under 21 must be with a parent or guardian.
General admission registration is recommended, but not required, at eventbrite.com. Table reservations are available by calling 724-872-3333.
Details: vinoskiwinery.com
Cornhole and corn liquor
Live music and a cornhole tournament are planned on Saturday at The 501, a family entertainment park at 501 Longview Court, New Derry.
The tournament runs from 5-7 p.m. Entry fee is $30 per team; cash prizes will be awarded.
The Corn Liquor Saints String Band will take the stage at 7 p.m. A $5 cover will be charged.
The venue is open 5-11 p.m. every Friday and Saturday, offering food and craft vendors, fire pits and outdoor games. Guests 21 and older may bring their own beer or wine.
Details: The 501 on Facebook
‘You’re gonna need a bigger boat’
Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the theater — the Lamp Theatre in Irwin will host two free screenings of “Jaws” at 5:30 and 8 p.m. Saturday.
The 1975 summer thriller is rated PG, despite gory scenes of a great white shark menacing swimmers near a New England beach town.
Seats can be reserved by picking up tickets 11 a.m. -3 p.m. Friday at the theater box office, 222 Main St., or 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday at the John Gdula Insurance Agency, 415 Main St., Irwin.
Details: 724-367-4000 or lamptheatre.org