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Bar Bingo to raise money for baseball teams
The Fox Chapel Baseball Boosters will host its fourth annual Bar Bingo at 6 p.m. March 14 at Nox’s on 8, 3008 William Flinn Highway, Shaler.
Tickets are $25 per person and includes pizza, wings, nonalcoholic beverages and a salad buffet. There will be a cash bar.
Games include 10 bingo games, raffle baskets, a 50-50 and a duck pond.
Bingo game sponsors are sought at $100 per game and $250 for the final game. Activity sponsors, at $100, are sought for the other games of chance.
To register, visit zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/bar-bingo.
All proceeds will benefit the baseball teams at Fox Chapel Area High School and Dorseyville Middle School.
A.W. Beattie hosting fish frys, open house
The A.W. Beattie Career Center’s annual lunchtime fish fry is in full swing.
Meals, which started Feb. 20, are served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Fridays at the school, 9600 Babcock Blvd., McCandless. The remaining dates are March 6, 13, 20 and 27.
Dine-in and takeout options are available, but preorders are not accepted.
Entrees range from $10 for grilled cheese to $15 for an 8-ounce baked or fried battered fish sandwich; each entree includes two sides, cole slaw, dessert and a drink.
Sides include fresh-cut fries, fresh-cut chips, loaded baked potato, mac and cheese, stewed tomatoes and cole slaw.
A la carte items will be available, including a 16-ounce serving of New England clam chowder with a breadstick for $4.50 and six lump crab fritters for $5.
Fresh cookies and pastries also will be available for purchase.
To view a full menu, visit beattietech.com/quick-links/beattie-restaurant.
All proceeds benefit the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, a vocational student organization.
The career center serves students from nine area school districts: Avonworth, Deer Lakes, Fox Chapel, Hampton, North Allegheny, North Hills, Northgate, Pine-Richland and Shaler Area.
The A.W. Beattie Career Center is hosting an open house for current and prospective students along with their family and friends. The event will run from 5:30 to 8 p.m. March 5 at the center.
For details, visit beattietech.com.
Parish plans Lenten Soup Supper, Tenebrae
Christ the King Parish’s Hope for Haiti Committee is sponsoring a Lenten Soup Supper: Our Lenten Spiritual Pilgrimage in Solidarity With Immigrants from 6:30 to 8 p.m. March 11 in St. Scholastica’s social hall, 309 Brilliant Ave., Aspinwall.
Attendees are welcome to enjoy delicious soups, pray and reflect together on the theme of “Our Lenten Spiritual Pilgrimage in Solidarity with Immigrants.” Local efforts to assist Haitians and other immigrants facing threats to their human dignity will be shared. Registration is optional. To register, visit ChristtheKingpgh.org/haiti-meal or email hopeforhaiti@ChristtheKingpgh.org.
Christ the King Parish will present Tenebrae, an hourlong meditation on the Passion of Christ, at 7 p.m. March 30 in St. Mary Church, 210 Garnier St. in Sharpsburg. Tenebrae is an ancient service of Scripture and music, where darkness increases by extinguishing candles, to symbolize the coming darkness of Jesus’ death. All are welcome.
Trailside Tasting to benefit camp’s special-needs programs
Camp Guyasuta is hosting its second annual Trailside Tasting fundraiser from 1 to 5 p.m. May 17 at the campsite, 300 23rd St., Sharpsburg.
The event raises money to support special-needs programs the camp provides to youths with disabilities.
It will feature an afternoon of sampling wine, spirits, beer, rum, vodka, whiskey from local vendors.
Attendees must be 21 and older.
The cost is $25 and can be paid in advance online at campguyasuta.org/trailside-tastings or at the door.
Participating vendors so far include Laurel Highlands Meadery, Ponfeigh Distillery, Low Rider Jewelry, Lucky Sign Spirits, Elfinwild Farms, Deadhead Winery, La Vigneta Winery, Wigle Whiskey, Threadbare Cider and Mead, S&S Chocolates and Hazel Grove Brewing.
For details, call 412-782-2669 or visit Camp Guyasuta’s website.
Registration underway for summer camps at Camp Guyasuta
Camp Guyasuta is offering a weeklong co-ed STEM Adventure Day Camp throughout June and July for children ages 6 to 14.
The camp is held in a “drop-off” format, with early arrival and late pickup available. This arrangement allows youth of working parents the ability to attend an adventure of a lifetime while not disrupting work schedules.
Registration currently is underway and will close once 180 campers have signed up for each age group, 6-10 and 11-14, per week. The first week starts June 1 and the last week begins July 27.
The cost is $300 per camper for the 6-10 group and $350 for those 11-14.
Activities include archery, target and range sports, ropes courses, gaga ball, human foosball, creek hikes and swimming.
For details about the camp and to register, visit campguyasuta.org/day-camp.
For questions about participation or exclusion from an activity, call 412-782-2669.
To request to be with a friend, email Kim Daniher at kim.daniher@scouting.org as soon as both campers are registered. The camp tries to accommodate friend requests, but it is not guaranteed. Once groups are filled, however, friend requests will not be accepted.
Open play for tots, family exercise, tick education, adult social time set at center
The Lauri Ann West Community Center, 1220 Powers Run Road, hosts a variety of community events, including:
• Tot Time Open Play: 1:45 to 3:15 p.m. March 6. Guests 5 and younger and their adults are invited to run around the Alexander Family Community Room and burn off energy. This is unstructured and unsupervised play time, so guardians must stay and supervise their children. Please register at lauriannwestcc.org/programs/speakerseries-events so we can plan for your arrival.
• Family Group Exercise: 11:15 a.m. to noon March 15. Join us for a family-friendly group exercise class in the Alexander Family Community Room. The class will be led by one of our experienced instructors and focuses on getting families moving together. Guardians are responsible for their children during the class. Anyone younger than 13 must be accompanied by a guardian. Free and open to the public. Registration is required at lauriannwestcc.org/event/family-group-ex-march.
• Ticks — Lyme and Other Tick-Borne Conditions: 6 p.m. March 19. Join Libby Ernharth, PA-C to learn about Lyme disease, anaplasmosis and other looming tick-borne diseases in the area. She will use local patient cases to explain the epidemiology, presenting symptoms and treatment options available in Western Pennsylvania.
• Young at Heart Social Hour: 1:30 to 3 p.m. March 20. Community members 65 and older are welcome to visit for social time. The Lauri Ann West Community Center will set up tables and chairs and provide coffee and light snacks. Registration is not required. Please check in at the Welcome Desk when you arrive.
• Community Board Game Night for Adults: 6 to 8 p.m. March 20. Bring your friends or make some new ones at the center while playing classics board games such as Monopoly, Trivial Pursuit or Scrabble. This is an 18-and-over event. More than 20 board games will be available to choose from, or you can bring your favorite from home. Food will be available for purchase through Aspinwall Everyday Gourmet. This event is free and open to all. Registration is required. To register, visit lauriannwestcc.org/event/community-board-game-night-for-adults.
Registration open for summer camps
Registration for Lauri Ann West Community Center’s themed summer camps, which will run for nine weeks from June 15 through Aug. 14. The camps are for children ages 3 to 13.
Fan-favorite weeks such as Our Town, Carnival and Myths and Legends are back, along with new Friday surprises and a brand-new theme — Crafting the World Games — where art and sports come together for an action-packed week.
Scholarships are available.
To learn more about the weekly themes, visit lauriannwestcc.org/summer-camps-2026.
Library has no room for pantry donations
Because of a lack of storage space, Cooper-Siegel Community Library currently is not accepting donations for the Little Free Pantry at its library branch in Sharpsburg.
For now, donations should be taken to Second Harvest, located at 624 Clay St. in Sharpsburg.
County seeks lifeguards for parks
Allegheny County Parks is hiring lifeguards.
The county has four pool facilities: North Park swimming pool in McCandless and the wave pools in Boyce Park in Monroeville, South Park in Bethel Park and Settlers Cabin Park in Robinson.
Lifeguards are responsible for ensuring safe swimming conditions in and around the pool areas, and creating a fun and positive atmosphere for all guests.
The pay is $16 to $18 per hour and successful candidates must satisfy the following criteria:
• Ages 15 and older;
• Complete all required lifeguard employment forms;
• Possess a current lifeguard certification and be able to pass an aquatics test;
• Work the entire swimming season, including flexible hours, weekends and holidays.
Successful candidates must successfully pass background checks as required for the position.
To apply and to access the required forms, visit alleghenycounty.us/Government/Employment/Job-Opportunities-by-Department/Park-Careers/Lifeguards.
For details, contact the Allegheny County Parks Department at 412-350-2455 or email lifeguards@alleghenycounty.us.
Project Prom Shop open in March
Allegheny County will hold its annual Project Prom event on March 14, 17, 19 and 21 at the Project Prom Shop, 10700 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills.
Through the generosity of donations and participating retailers, Project Prom has hundreds of new and gently used gowns, accessories and tuxedos — all free for eligible high school students who will be attending prom.
Participating high school students must live in Allegheny County and be receiving services from the Department of Human Services or qualify for a free or reduced school lunch. A student also is eligible if a household member is on active military duty or a veteran.
Guests must register in advance for an available 30-minute timeslot and are asked to bring only one friend or family member to accompany them.
For details about Project Prom or to register for a timeslot, visit AlleghenyCounty.US/ProjectProm.
North Hills Chorale plans patriotic spring concert
The North Hills Chorale will present its spring concert — “American in Harmony: 250 Years of Song” — at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 8, and 2 p.m. Sunday, May 10, at St. Vincent Hall, 8250 Babcock Blvd., McCandless.
Join us as we sing of the optimism of a new country, the hardships of a nation divided, the hopefulness of opportunity and the dream of a united future.
Free-will offerings are welcome to support the continued success of North Hills Chorale.
The group began as a CCAC noncredit class in 1993 and presented its first concert in December 2003. It gained nonprofit status in 2011.
To learn more about the group, visit nhchorale.com.
Indiana Township hiring summer workers
The Indiana Township Public Works Department is hiring workers for the summer.
The ideal applicant will have experience using lawn mowers and other outdoor equipment. The candidate also must be a college/technical school student or recent high school graduate with a valid driver’s license. Township residents will be given priority.
Applications are available on the township’s website at indianatownship.com or can be picked up during regular business hours 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at Town Hall, 3710 Saxonburg Blvd.
All successful candidates will be required to submit to a drug/alcohol test.
Applications are due April 17. Qualified applications received after April 18 might still be considered.
Counselors 16 and older needed for summer camp
Indiana Township is looking to hire counselors for its 2026 summer camp.
Applications are available at the Town Hall’s administrative office and online at indianatownship.com.
Preference is given to applicants 16 and older who reside in Indiana Township. All staff will be responsible for obtaining and submitting Childline and criminal history clearances and FBI fingerprinting before the first day of camp.
Summer camp is held in Emmerling Community Park. The position requires staff to be outdoors every day, except on inclement weather days.
Applicants must be available for all five weeks of camp from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, from June 15-July 17. Anyone not available for those specific dates and times will not be considered for employment.
Applications, which are due by May 1, can be dropped off or mailed to Indiana Township Town Hall, Attention: Counselor Applications, 3710 Saxonburg Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15238.
Help available with tax preparation
The office of state Sen. Lindsey Williams, D-West View, is now scheduling nearby AARP Tax-Aide appointments at the Shaler Undercliff Volunteer Fire Company and Ross Township Municipal Building.
To schedule an appointment, call the office at 412-364-0469.
The AARP Tax-Aide program provides free tax assistance and tax preparation services to low- and moderate-income taxpayers, with an emphasis on those 50 and older.
All volunteers are trained and IRS certified. There are 18 AARP Tax-Aide sites in Allegheny County.
For a complete list of sites, a checklist for documents to bring and for additional details, visit https://buff.ly/3Gy1Oe0.
Naming opportunities still available at library
There are several naming opportunities still available for the Community Library Association’s new Capital Campaign Donor Wall, featuring tiles located in the revamped lower level of Cooper-Siegel Community Library.
Nineteen spots are available for donations of $1,000 to $9,999. There are four spots at $10,000 to $24,999 and three spots at $25,000 and above.
Forms are available at the library. Completed forms and payment should be sent to Dana Zinza.
For details about the naming opportunities, contact Nadine Ostrowski at 412-828-9520, ext. 5025, or ostrowskin@coopersiegelcommunitylibrary.org.
Smoke detector event planned in Sharpsburg
A Sound the Alarm event to install free smoke alarms in Sharpsburg is planned for March 28.
Working smoke alarms can cut the risk of death from house fires in half.
State Rep. Mandy Steele is partnering with the American Red Cross and Southern Allegheny Valley Emergency Services to install the devices.
Sharpsburg residents can request a smoke alarm by making an appointment.
To sign up and for more information, call 412-263-5278.
State police academy applications open
The Pennsylvania State Police is accepting applications for its 2026 Law and Leadership Academy — Southwest Location. The application period runs through May 1.
The free program is designed for residents or students in Southwest Pennsylvania, 18 and older, who have a high school diploma or GED and are seeking a career in law enforcement. Modeled after professional police academies, the curriculum includes instruction on criminal investigations, traffic laws and police resources, alongside paramilitary training in physical fitness, swimming and marching.
The academy runs from May 11 through Aug. 5. Classes are held:
• Mondays: 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Wednesdays: 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• Saturdays: Two dates (tentative)
The program aims to foster self-discipline and teamwork while giving participants a firsthand look at the cadet experience.
Interested applicants can obtain an application by contacting the Southwest program coordinator, Trooper Tristan T. Fay, at tfay@pa.gov or by visiting patrooper.com. More information is available on the Pennsylvania State Police website at pa.gov/agencies/psp.
Audubon Society offering summer camps
The Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania is hosting Audubon Nature Camps this summer at its Butler, Fox Chapel and Sarver locations.
Full-day and half-day camps are available. Each week has a different theme.
Outdoor Discovery camps for grades K-6, Wilderness Skills for Survival for grades 5-8, Birdz 101 and Birdz 201 camps for grades 6-9. A four-hour training course, Audubon-Naturalists-in-Training (ANTS), for teens 13-18 is free, but participants must commit to 30 hours of service with the Outdoor Discovery campers.
Scholarships are available.
The cost for full-day camps range from $365 to $395 per member and $410 to $440 per nonmember; for half-day camps, the cost is $185 per member, $205 per nonmember.
For details, visit aswp.org.
Murder-mystery dinner to benefit addiction ministry
Addiction Recovery Ministry is sponsoring a baseball-themed murder-mystery dinner fundraiser April 26 at St. Joseph Church, 342 Dorseyville Road.
The cost is $50 per ticket and includes a catered buffet dinner and interactive show.
Attendees will journey to Muddyville and watch as its best players rack up some impressive RBIs, ERAs — and at least one DOA! Pittsburgh-based Mystery’s Most Wanted will present plenty of laughs, clues and twists as the mystery unfolds.
Doors will open at 4 p.m.
All proceeds will go toward helping those suffering from addiction and the people who love them.
There also will be basket raffles and a 50-50 raffle. Monetary donations, gift cards and raffle baskets are welcome.
For details and reservations, call 412-378-9290.
Backpack for Hunger welcomes donations, volunteers
Childhood hunger is an issue, even in the Fox Chapel area.
The Fox Chapel Area School District is the most socioeconomically diverse in Pennsylvania. More than 25% of the approximately 4,000 students in the district meet the low-income requirements to qualify for the free and/or reduced-price lunch program.
The Backpack for Hunger program helps to fill the gap. Twice a month, a group of volunteers gathers to pack food bags, which are then delivered to schools to be distributed to students on a weekly or more frequent basis, as needed. In addition to being volunteer-driven, Backpack for Hunger also is dependent on public donations to purchase food. The current high food prices mean more children than ever before need Backpack for Hunger’s food bags. These high food prices also make the Backpack for Hunger program more expensive to fund. Donations are especially needed at this time.
To donate to Backpack for Hunger or to help with packing food bags, visit the program’s website at backpackforhunger.org or call 412-418-6254. Donations may be mailed to Backpack for Hunger, P.O. Box 11266, Pittsburgh, PA 15238.
Fox Chapel’s cleanup day slated for March 21
The Fox Chapel Park Commission seeks volunteers for the annual Fox Chapel Clean Up Day from 9 to 11 a.m. March 21.
Volunteers are asked to meet in the McCahill Park parking lot, where they will be dispersed to various roads and intersections in the borough. Work gloves, garbage bags and safety vests will be provided.
March your calendars for the commission’s annual Fox Chapel Garlic Mustard Pull, which will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. May 2. Volunteers again will meet in the McCahill Park parking lot. Based on observations of current invasive species, they will be dispersed to various parks. Trash bags will be provided. Garden gloves are recommended but not required.
Participants must complete a volunteer waiver form. To access the form, visit https://qrco.de/bfgZGw.
Fox Chapel’s brush collection to start in late March
Fox Chapel’s Spring Brush Collection will start March 24 and run through April 23.
Two dates are set for each road, and the complete schedule is included in the borough’s Winter 2026 newsletter.
To view it, visit fox-chapel.pa.us/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/70.
Inform your landscapers of the collection schedule. Weather conditions or other emergencies could cause delays in the collection. It can take two to three days to complete the route.
All brush must be placed at the roadside with the cut end toward the street. No tree limbs larger than 5 inches in diameter or 8 feet in length will be collected.
Other items not collected during the brush program include leaves, grass clippings, loose hedges, vines, bushes, firewood, rotten wood, ornamental grass or similar debris.
For the safety of the Public Works employees, there should be no metal objects in the branches. Borough personnel are not authorized to enter private property to collect brush or trimmings. The collection must be limited to a single pile per property, and the pile is not to exceed 4 feet in width by 6 feet in height by 8 feet in length.
Grant covers free spay, neuter surgeries for Sharpsburg residents, veterans
Animal Friends provides free spay and neuter surgeries for owned dogs and cats within its partner communities of McKees Rocks, Millvale, Mt. Oliver and Sharpsburg.
The program is made possible by a grant from the McS Charitable Foundation. In addition, the program will be available to veterans regardless of their location.
Any dog or cat owner who resides in one of these communities or is a veteran and wishes to be considered for the service should complete an application at tinyurl.com/29z4vev so a member of the clinic team can reach out.
Spaying and neutering are among the most impactful choices one can make to protect their pet’s health and help reduce pet overpopulation. These safe, routine procedures prevent unwanted litters, reducing the number of animals entering shelters each year. In addition to easing overcrowding, spaying and neutering can lower the risk of certain cancers, decrease roaming and behavioral challenges, and often lead to longer, healthier lives.
The grant covers the cost of the spay or neuter surgery, including pain medication, a complimentary nail trim and e-collar. All other services, such as vaccines, will be at the expense of the owner.
For assistance with scheduling a feral cat, call Animal Friends directly at 412-847-7004.
Story times set for incoming kindergartners
All four elementary schools in the Fox Chapel Area School District are hosting in-person story times for incoming 2026-27 kindergarten students and their parents/guardians.
The program is designed to prepare all prospective kindergarten students — those age 5 on or by Sept. 1 — for starting school during the 2026-27 school year.
The story times will enable the incoming students to become acquainted with their elementary school and enjoy a story and activity with the kindergarten teachers. Parents/guardians will gain valuable information regarding school readiness and kindergarten registration.
Children and their parents/guardians are encouraged to attend all of the story times offered at their prospective school:
• Fairview Elementary School: 2 to 3 p.m. March 11 and April 16
• Hartwood Elementary School: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. March 11 and April 15
• Kerr Elementary School: 2 to 3 p.m. March 12 and April 16
• O’Hara Elementary School: March 10 and April 14; two sessions — 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. for incoming students with last names beginning with A-K and 2 to 3 p.m. for those with last names L-Z
Preregistration is requested.
To register for the story times and for details, visit kdgfcasd.com.
Help available for people grieving loved ones
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 meets from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays, starting March 5 through May 28, at Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church, 384 Fox Chapel Road.
For details or questions, email Gail Harger at gailharger@verizon.net or visit griefshare.org/findagroup to register directly.
Aspinwall Dog Park permits on sale through March 31
Permits for 2026 to use the Aspinwall Dog Park, located at the Aspinwall Recreational Area, are on sale through March 31.
The cost for residents is $15 and $10 for an additional dog. For nonresidents, the price is $30 and $15 for an additional dog.
To register for a permit, visit www.tocite.net/aspinwallpa/portal/permit.
Pre-K program applications now being accepted
The Fox Chapel Area School District is accepting applications for its 2026-27 pre-kindergarten program through April 10.
This will be the eighth year for the program, which is housed at Kerr Elementary School, 341 Kittanning Pike, in O’Hara. The program is open to students across the district who turn 4 on or before Sept. 1, 2026.
The program will run from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and will consist of a 4-year-old classroom with 20 students.
All students must be toilet-trained and able to use the bathroom without adult assistance. Parents/guardians must be able to provide transportation to and from school. The program requires a five-day-a-week commitment; after 10 absences, a child may be withdrawn from the program.
Students are eligible for the program based on their family’s income, which must be below the 300% poverty level for the size of the family.
Enrollment forms, including the pre-kindergarten program application, income verification form and commitment form are available on the district’s pre-kindergarten website at prek.fcasd.edu. The completed forms and proof of income (a copy of most recent W-2 or three current pay stubs) should be mailed to Fox Chapel Area School District Pre-Kindergarten Program, c/o Dr. Ashley Constantine, 611 Field Club Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15238.
If more than 20 applications are received by April 10, a random selection process will occur the week of April 20. Parents/guardians who have a child selected for the program will receive an acceptance letter with additional information to begin the registration process. All other eligible students will be placed on an ordered wait list.
For questions, contact Dr. Ashley Constantine, Fox Chapel Area School District’s executive director of elementary education and instruction, at ashley_constantine@fcasd.edu or 412-967-2455. Additional information also is available on the pre-kindergarten website.
Blawnox Food Pantry to be open March 27
The Blawnox Food Pantry will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 27 at 376 Freeport Road.
Pantry operations have shifted this year to a ticket system similar to a supermarket deli to help alleviate wait times and people lining up around the block to get food.
Participants may arrive at 10:45 a.m. to start picking their tickets.
No proof of residency or income is required.
For details, call 412-828-4141.
Sharpsburg VFW hosts winter flea markets, benefit breakfasts
The Sharpsburg Winter Flea Market and Sharpsburg VFW Post 709 benefit breakfast take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on select Sundays — March 8 and March 22 — at the social club, 1017 Main St.
Vendor setup starts at 7 a.m., and free vendor tables are offered while available. due to limited space, call 412-781-7771 to reserve a table.
A variety of breakfasts will be available, ranging in price from $5 to $14. Additional sides range from $1 to $2.50. All breakfasts include a choice of coffee, hot tea, soda or bottle of water. Follow VFW 709 on Facebook for the full menu and updates.
Breakfast is cash only. No bills over $20, please.
Follow VFW 709 on Facebook for updates.
Sign-ups underway in Sharpsburg for baseball, softball teams
Sign-ups are now open for the spring season of the Sharpsburg Baseball and Softball Association.
If you’re looking for a fun, positive way to get your children active this season, we’re here to help.
Available programs are:
• T-ball: Ages 4-6
• Instructional baseball: Ages 7–8
• Boys baseball: Up to age 12
• Girls softball: Up to age 13
Participants will learn the game, build confidence, make friends and have fun on the field.
For details or to sign up, call or text Denise Hoffman at 412-352-5158 or reach out by email at sbsa.playball@gmail.com.
Commemorative bricks available to honor Blawnox veterans
Memorial bricks are still available for purchase to honor current or former Blawnox residents who have served our country.
Many bricks already have been installed at the Veterans Memorial, along with new lamps and new pavers, along Freeport Road.
The memorial aims to serve as both a remembrance and a living memorial.
To purchase a brick in honor of a veteran, visit BricksRUs.com/DonorSite/BlawnoxCentennial.
Each brick measures 4 inches by 8 inches and costs $100.
Select commemorative products also can be purchased as keepsakes, including a donor brick for $60, an exact duplicate of the brick purchased with the addition of felt backing; a souvenir brick for $25, a smaller option that fits in one’s hand bearing your custom inscription; and a donor certificate for $10, a laser-printed certificate on heavy ivory paper showing your inscription on a red-colored brick background.
Blawnox looking to start a Shade Tree Commission
Blawnox is seeking volunteers to form a Shade Tree Commission, as well serve as as Tree Tenderers.
A Shade Tree Commission consists of residents who plan, plant, maintain and protect the community’s public trees. They work to ensure healthy tree canopy, species diversity and proper stewardship.
A Tree Tenderer, a trained volunteer within the Shade Tree Commission, who is involved in hands-on care such as watering, mulching and inspecting and reporting on the health of trees.
Anyone interested in serving should contact the borough at 412-828-4141 or stop in the office at 376 Freeport Road.
Free webinar to provide training in suicide prevention
Penn State Extension offers a free webinar aimed at saving lives and reducing suicidal behaviors.
Participants can select one of the upcoming dates: 1 to 3 p.m. March 17 or April 21.
Penn State Extension educators will lead the webinar, “QPR Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention Training,” developed by the QPR Institute. QPR stands for Question, Persuade and Refer. Participants will learn to recognize the warning signs of suicide in friends, co-workers, family members or neighbors in need.
Designed for all people, regardless of profession, who are concerned about helping others, QPR is an emergency mental health intervention intended to interrupt a crisis and direct someone to proper care. Attendees will discuss potential scenarios and engage in active listening and persuasion techniques.
Penn State Extension offers the webinar free of charge, but participants must register by 11:59 p.m. the day before the event to receive the link to access it. The recording link will not be available after the webinar.
Continuing education credits are available. For details, visit Penn State Extension’s website at tinyurl.com/2suk85t2 or call 1-877-345-0691.
Series to explore management of garden pests
Penn State Extension is offering a webinar series on integrated pest management for home gardeners, Master Gardeners, commercial growers and anyone interested in sustainable pest control.
The series, titled “IPM Essentials: Tools, Tactics and Techniques,” will run from noon to 1:15 p.m. March 10, 17, 24 and 31.
It will teach sustainable and practical strategies for managing pest control across diverse settings, including:
• The basic principles of integrated pest management;
• How to scout and monitor pest populations;
• How to recognize signs and symptoms of common pests and locate reliable identification resources;
• How to apply integrated pest management strategies in real-world settings;
Pesticide applicator recertification credits are available for participants pending approval.
Space is limited, and registration is required by March 9. The cost for the series is $20.
Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinars. A link to the recorded webinars will be emailed to registrants within 10 business days after the live events.
For details, visit Penn State Extension’s website at tinyurl.com/ysddyd5x.
