In brief: Glass recycling, scholarship fundraiser, more in South Fayette, Green Tree

Glass recycling set in South Fayette

A free household glass recycling collection is set from 7 a.m. to sundown daily May 1-6 in the South Fayette Township building back parking lot, 515 Millers Run Road.

The bin offers a contact-free drop-off service and provides a safe method of recycling glass while eliminating the need to interact with other individuals or touch shared surfaces. Please anticipate depositing your glass yourself, as staff and volunteers will not be present. The site is under video surveillance.

For more information, visit southfayettepa.com.

Green Tree Woman’s Civic Club event

The Green Tree Woman’s Civic Club will be holding a “Yay for May” outdoor scholarship fundraiser May 1 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Green Tree Pool parking lot, Poplar Street (outside of the fire hall).

Tickets are $17 and include a $15 food credit.

The fundraiser will also feature Vincent’s of Green Tree, Hunter’s Blue, Graeter’s food truck and Hoshi’s Hibachi food truck. Masks and social distancing are required.

For tickets, contact Donna Gall, seagall@verizon.net or call 412-592-3325. You can also contact Amy Cesario, thecesariofamily@comcast.net.

Virtual Community Outlook

Join the South West Communities Chamber of Commerce as well as emcee Joe Verduci, vice president of banking at Brentwood Bank for the virtual annual municipal meeting Community Outlook 11 a.m. May 4.

Community Outlook 2021 will feature Joe Kauer of Bridgeville Borough; Stephen Beuter, manager of Carnegie Borough; Kyle Thauvette, manager of Collier Township; Janice Adamski of Heidelberg Borough; Denise Fitzgerald, manager of Scott Township; John Barrett of South Fayette Township; and Matt Serakowski of Upper St. Clair. Each will discuss updates within their region. Free for members and non-members to attend. Sponsored by Brentwood Bank.

Register online at southwestcommunitieschamber.org.

Leaf collection

Curbside leaf collection will be held May 1 in South Fayette Township.

The night before pickup, place leaves and other yard waste at the curb in biodegradable paper bags no heavier than 25 pounds each. Yard waste may include leaves, hedge/tree/garden trimmings, brush, lawn edging and grass clippings.

For more information, visit southfayettepa.com.

Virtual 5K

Quantum Spirits will be holding its 14th annual virtual 5K run/walk through May 25. Participants will be able to choose their activity and route (or a suggested route). Registration is $25 and $10 for Carlynton students and children under 10 and younger. Registration can be done online or by mail.

For more information or to register, visit carnegieborough.com.

Military, veteran banner program

Each year from Memorial Day to Veterans Day, South Fayette will display banners along roads to recognize its residents, past and present, who serve or have served in any branch of the U.S. military. Submit a photo, application and payment by April 12 to ensure public display by Memorial Day. For more information, visit southfayettepa.com or call Andrea Iglar at 412-221-8700.

In-Person Summer Playground Camp

Enjoy park playgrounds, crafts, sports, games and more at South Fayette Township’s nine-week Summer Playground Camp for children ages 5-12. The camp will be held from June 14-Aug. 13.

Masks and daily health screenings are required of all staff members and campers.

Campers can choose to attend half-day sessions, which are $10 per session, per child or full-day sessions, which are $20 per day.

For more information and to register, visit southfayettepa.com.

A Day of Outdoor Play

Upper St. Clair families are encouraged to get out and enjoy the great outdoors on May 15.

• Upper St. Clair’s three-hole golf course will be free to play from 8 a.m. to dusk. Golfers must check-in at the Tennis & Golf Administration Building upon arrival.

• Take part in the “Drawing Tree” in the Municipal Park, next to the Upper St. Clair Library. Park patrons are encouraged to use provided materials to create a piece of artwork to leave on the tree.

• Stop by Boyce Mayview Park. Group exercise classes at the Community & Recreation Center will be free for all members and Upper St. Clair residents. Participants must reserve their spot in advance.

Tag your photos with #DayofOutdoorPlay to share with the community.

Summer Camp

Greentree Sportsplex allows all campers to sign up for every week or just a few days per week. No extra or hidden charges. Every week, campers will participate in fun, organized activities which will teach them skills such as teamwork, sportsmanship and respect. Multi-sport all-day camp runs June 14-Aug. 6 every Monday through Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Early drop-off begins at 8 a.m. and is included in the registration cost.

For more information, visit greentreesportsplex.com/summer-camp.

Mother’s Day flowers for sale

Make a $50 tax-deductible donation to the Green Tree Garden Club and receive a 4-inch miniature rose plant and acknowledgment card. Mail or drop off your donation at 10 W. Manilla Ave. Make sure to include your name, phone number, your mother’s name and whether the donation is in honor of or in remembrance of your mother.

Pickup for the miniature rose plants will be May 8 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Green Tree Fire Hall, 825 Poplar St.

For more information, visit greentreeboro.com.