In brief: Golf outing, preschool openings and more in Fox Chapel area

Golf outing

The Wayne Fusaro Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund’s 24th annual golf outing is set for Sept. 20 at River Forest Country Club. Cost is $150 per golfer or $35 for dinner only. Check-in is at noon. For more information, call Jill Fusaro at 412-848-7799 or email jillfusaro@verizon.net.

Preschool openings

Good Shepherd Preschool has some openings in its 2’s and 3’s program for fall 2025. Call 412-963-9494 ext. 304 or visit gslcfc.org/preschool for more information.

Aspinwall History Walking Tour

Learn about the historic architecture, founding families and history of how Aspinwall developed — including two secret gardens — on Aug. 24 and Sept. 7 and 14 during the Aspinwall History Walking Tour. Meet at Aspinwall’s Beans ’n’ Cream at 16 Brilliant Ave. at 2 p.m. Cost is $25 in advance or $30 the day of the tour, and $10 for children ages 4-12. Proceeds benefit Aspinwall Community Organizations. For more information or reservations, email terryntaylor@verizon.net.

GriefShare

Are you grieving the loss of a loved one or know someone who is? Consider joining GriefShare for hope, healing and guidance.

GriefShare is a 13-week nondenominational, Christian faith-based support group that is offered weekly from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Thursdays starting Sept. 11 and running through Dec. 11 at Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church, 384 Fox Chapel Road.

For details or questions, contact Gail Harger: gailharger@verizon.net or visit Griefshare.org/findagroup to register directly.

Deluzio accepting applications for U.S. service academy nominations

Congressman Chris Deluzio, D-Fox Chapel, recently announced that his office is accepting nomination applications from eligible young Western Pennsylvanians to attend a U.S. service academy.

A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Deluzio now has the honor as a congressman to nominate students in District 17 to attend the nation’s prestigious service academies.

“I was in my senior year of high school on 9/11, and it was a motivating factor for me deciding to serve the country. I applied to and ended up attending the U.S. Naval Academy — it was one of the best decisions I ever made,” Deluzio said. “Now, I’m honored to nominate the next class of future military leaders. I encourage any patriotic young person interested in military service to apply to a service academy.”

Applicants can access the nomination application on Deluzio’s website at deluzio.house.gov/services/service-academy-nominations. Additional details, including eligibility criteria, also can be found on the website.

The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Sept. 30.

The U.S. service academies are the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.; U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y.; U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado; U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, N.Y.; and U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn.

The U.S. Coast Guard Academy does not require a congressional nomination.

Summer event set

Spend a Saturday in Sharpsburg presents its Summer Sizzler from noon-3 p.m. Aug. 23 along North Canal Street.

There will be games, food, live music, a dunk tank, local vendors, crafts, workshops and more.

Admission is free. Call 412-559-6807 or go to the event’s Facebook page for more information.

Foxwall EMS subscription open

Foxwall EMS subscription drive continues.

It is available to residents and businesses in Fox Chapel and Aspinwall.

Rates are $100 for an individual, $125 for a family, $70 for individual seniors ages 65 and older.

Business subscription rates are $200 for businesses with 1-10 employees, $300 for businesses with 11-49 employees and $500 for businesses with 50 or more employees.

Subscriptions ensure no out-of-pocket expenses for emergency ambulance service provided by Foxwall EMS. They are tax-deductible and valid through April 30.

EMS officials said approximately $100,000 was raised in last year’s subscription drive with an additional $25,000 in donations received from the drive, yet less than a quarter of the residents and businesses subscribed in 2024.

People can sign up online at foxwall.org/ support/subscriptions or call 412-963-6611 for more information.

Foxwall EMS answered 1,073 emergency calls to 9-1-1 in 2024 with an average response time of 8 minutes, well below the national average of 12 minutes.

Flea market

Sharpsburg’s community flea market is set for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday, June through October, along North Canal Street at Guyasuta Square.

Discover vintage treasures, handmade crafts and great deals from local vendors.

Call Chas Smith at 412-927-9221 for more information.

TOPS meetings

Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets each Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. for an interactive program focused on weight loss, healthy eating and wellness at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1261 Pennsylvania Ave., Oakmont.

Visitors are welcome to attend their first TOPS meeting for free. Weigh-in is private, followed by a brief business meeting, sharing time and educational program, all ending by 7:15. There is well-lit parking, handicap accessibility and security.

Call 412-828-3854 for more information or email jmjkwj@gmail.com.

Association of University People

The Association of University People invites singles 50 and over who are four-year college graduates to join them for activities and to meet new people. Activities include spring/summer picnics, monthly dinners, a book group, Scrabble, meeting up at local outdoor concerts and wineries.

Those interested can attend three activities as guests before joining. To obtain more information about AUP or become an AUP member, call and leave a message at 412-353-9088 or email Aupsingles@gmail.com.

Family House Polo Match

Family House will host the 42nd Annual Polo Match presented by F.N.B. on Sept. 6 at Hartwood Acres.

The annual Family House Polo Match has been a signature fundraiser where family, friends, donors, and sponsors all come together to support Family House’s mission: providing a “home away from home” for patients and caregivers traveling to Pittsburgh for medical care.

The family-friendly, community event features a silent auction, a vintage car parade presented by Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, boutique shopping experiences, a variety of food vendors, a VIP tailgating experience, live music, and more before the polo match kicks off.

Gates open at 10 a.m. with pre-match festivities beginning at 11 a.m. The opening ceremony starts at 1 p.m., with the match kicking off at 1:30 p.m. The match features returning polo teams: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Pittsburgh Polo Club versus the #1 Cochran Potomac Polo Club.

Guests are encouraged to take part in touts, enjoy live music, and visit The Children’s Tent, sponsored by Family & Friends of Gayland Cook, former Family House board member and advocate, where children can make crafts, take a pony ride, and much more.

During the UPMC Health Plan Half-Time, everyone is invited onto the UPMC Field to “stomp the divots” to the tune of Roy Orbison’s “Pretty Woman.” Guests are welcome to show off their festive Polo attire and have a commemorative photo taken at the UPMC Health Plan photo booth. The awards ceremony closes the Polo Match, highlighted by the presentation of the Baird Best Playing Pony Award.

Tickets are on sale now at familyhouse.org/polo. As always, children 12 and under attend free.

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