Penn-Trafford area: Ice cream sundaes, blood drive, more

Level Green church hosts ‘Ice Cream Sunday’ event

The Level Green Presbyterian Church, 105 Olive Drive, will host an “Ice Cream Sunday” on July 10.

All are welcome to the outdoor worship service at 9 a.m. and an ice cream sundae buffet at 10 a.m. There will be face painting and crafts for children.

This year’s event will highlight those who care for children in the community. Those attending are encouraged to bring a new teddy bear to be donated to the Blackburn Center and local first responders to help comfort children during traumatic situations. First responders from Penn Township and Trafford will be in attendance.

Community festival planned by St. Regis Parish

A community festival will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. July 22 and 23 at St. Regis Parish, 517 Homewood Ave., Trafford

The two-day event will feature food, basket raffles, games, entertainment by the Music and Memories disc jockey and a Kona ice truck.

For those interested in being a booth sponsor or volunteer, contact Guy Lucas at 412-992-1173 or glucas762@comcast.net, or Lud Sharek at 724-691-5590 or lps123@comcast.net

Bloodmobile drive slated in Harrison City

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 12:30 to 6 p.m. July 26 at the Community United Methodist Church, 3487 Route 130, Harrison City.

The blood drive is sponsored by the Penn Trafford Bloodmobile and benefits a graduating Penn-Trafford High School student. A scholarship is awarded when quotas are met at the drives.

The blood drives are held in honor of Karen Smith, who originated and ran the drives for more than 45 years and has distributed more than 40 scholarships.

Collectibles sale features cosplay contest

Irwin will be the site of a convention for sellers and buyers of collectibles from noon to 4 p.m. July 10 at the Shidle Hall, 417 Main St.

The CARLcon has attracted vendors with vintage baseball cards, comic books, old pop bottles, Star Trek and Star Wars memorabilia and vintage Lionel trains.

Collectibles fans can participate in a cosplay contest, during which they can dress up as their favorite character and enter a prize drawing. A Star Wars fan group and a Love Bug car reproduction will be on display. An auction will feature baskets that include collectibles.

Admission is $5 per person at the door or by visiting the website EventBrite – CARLcon. To purchase admission Tickets, go to EventBrite or send email to irwin1864@gmail.com Food and drinks will be sold.

For more information, call 724-216-6200.