Norwin area happenings, April 15, 2021, and beyond
Apr. 15—Drive-thru chicken barbecue sale
The Stewartsville Lions Club will hold a drive-thru chicken barbecue sale beginning at 11 a.m. April 25 at the Holiday Travel parking lot, Route 30, across from Norwin Town Square in North Huntingdon.
Due to social distancing guidelines, meal orders will be taken from the customers, who will remain in their vehicles.
Meals — which cost $8 and include a half chicken, roll, applesauce, dessert and drink — will be available until all dinners are sold.
Patrons are encouraged to bring nonperishable items for donation to local food banks. Call 412-751-4308 for additional information.
St. Agnes to hold Bible Drama Camp
St. Agnes Church in North Huntingdon will hold a Bible Drama Camp from June 14 — 17 for students in first through 12th grades.
The Not Quite Ready for Heaven Players will perform "Show God You're Abel" on the last day of the camp, which will run from 9 a.m. to noon each day.
The campers will be able to participate in many aspects of drama, including acting, working with props and scenery, music, dance, making T-shirts, playing games and prayer.
The cost of the camp is $15 and registration is available online at www.stagneschurch.info. The deadline for registration is May 14.
All covid-prevention guidelines will be followed.
Student helpers will get service hours. Adult volunteers are sought.
For more information, contact Mary Blythe at 724-864-5393.
North Huntingdon to hold drug take-back program
Area residents can drop off unwanted and expired prescription medications — such as pills and cremes in sealed containers — from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 24 at the North Huntingdon police station lobby, at 11279 Center Highway, as part of the federal Drug Enforcement Agency's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
The police will not accept any EpiPens or needles, said Detective Tom Harris.
The medications collected in North Huntingdon will be turned over to the DEA for disposal.
Irwin appoints rec board members
Irwin Borough has three new members for its recreation board.
Council on April 14 appointed two members from council — Rick Burdelski and Michael Yunn — to five-year terms, as well as James Fedorka.
High school musical tickets for sale
Tickets are available for sale online for the Norwin High School Theatre Company's four performances of "Little Mermaid" from May 5-9 at the Knights Stadium.
Performances are planned for 8 p.m. each night, rain or shine. Gates will open at 7 p.m., and seats will be on a first-come basis, with no seating reserved.
Tickets for the May 6 performance are $8 and $10, with the cost of $10 for each of the other performances. Online sales are available at nhstheatrecompany.com.
In the event of inclement weather or any possible covid restrictions, patrons will be provided an alternate performance. Social distancing will be required, and masks must be worn at the stadium.
The performance will be live and on the screen at the stadium.
The theatre company had planned to perform Little Mermaid last year, but it was canceled because of covid restrictions preventing large gatherings.
Joe Napsha is a Tribune-Review staff writer. You can contact Joe at 724-836-5252, jnapsha@triblive.com or via Twitter .
