In brief: Herald area events for the week of April 15, 2024

Free camp aims to boost mental health of middle school students

Camp Lucy, a groundbreaking mental health conference tailored for middle school students, is coming to Camp Guyasuta in May.

The free event, hosted by Listen, Lucy, is led by mental health advocate and Pittsburgh native Jordan Corcoran. It aims to empower students with resilience-building tools in a supportive and fun environment.

The camp will run from 7:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 8 at Camp Guyasuta – Boy Scouts of America, 300 23rd Street Ext.

Breakfast, lunch and snacks are included with registration. Each participant will receive a Camp Lucy T-shirt.

The camp will offer inspiring workshops, expert speakers and practical coping techniques.

Camp Lucy is free for schools to attend, thanks to months of fundraising efforts, grant applications and collaborations with various organizations. Because only 200 tickets are available, camp organizers encourage each school district to register five to 10 students to ensure widespread participation.

The lineup of speakers include Julius Boatwright, founder and managing director of Steel Smiling; Ta’lor Pinkston, Creator of The Heart Advocate; Julia Broglie, co-founder of BroglieBox; and Gab Bonesso, recognized as a top 100 speaker on mental resilience.

Dinner theater to benefit Addiction Recovery Ministry

A mystery/comedy dinner fundraiser to benefit Addiction Recovery Ministry will be at 2:30 p.m. April 28 at the John Paul I Center, 201 Ninth St., Sharpsburg.

Mystery’s Most Wanted will perform “It’s Murder, Charlie Brown!”

The Peanuts gang is all grown up and returns to celebrate one last Christmas together, but the tree won’t be the only thing that’s dying.

The cost is $50 and includes dinner. There will be a basket raffle and 50-50.

For reservations, call Rosemarie at 412-378-9290 or email rhaasarm@gmail.com.

Volunteers needed to plant trees in Sharpsburg

Volunteers are needed for a tree planting event from 9 a.m. to noon April 19, rain or shine, in Sharpsburg.

The planting is in partnership with Western Pennsylvania Conservancy.

Participants will meet at Redhawk Coffee Roasters, 1019 N. Canal St., for some coffee and a light breakfast before heading out to plant seven trees at various sites, including TreeVitalize Pittsburgh’s 40,000th street tree.

For details and to register, visit sharpsburgborough.com and click on the bit.ly/Trees15215 link.

Helpers sought for Earth Day cleanup

Volunteers are needed for an Earth Day Cleanup from 9 a.m. to noon April 20 in Sharpsburg.

Participants should meet at the borough building, 1611 Main St., for coffee and donuts and supplies.

A lunch will follow.

To details and to sign up, visit sharpsburgborough.com and click on the volunteersignup.org/C77D3 link.

Community invited to Arbor Day event

Sharpsburg is marking Arbor Day with a tree give-away and event from 4 to 6 p.m. April 26 in Kennedy Park.

The borough partnered with Tree Pittsburgh and its corporate sponsors to provide trees to residents. Trees are sold out and are expected to be ready for those who pre-registered for them.

Other activities include games for children with an emphasis on trees and nature as well as free seeds for planting.

There also will be a variety of information ranging from local outdoor recreation to the proper disposal of hazardous waste. Items available for purchase will include flower baskets, flowers, suncatchers, windchimes, plant hangers and other decorative items for the porch and garden.

Entertainment will be provided by a local DJ, and the Sharpsburg-Aspinwall Rotary Club will be selling drinks, hot dogs and homemade macaroni and cheese.

For details, visit sharpsburgborough.com.

PennDOT plans hiring event next week

PennDOT will host a hiring event from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 23 at its Allegheny County office, 51 Fox Chapel Road, in O’Hara.

On-the-spot interviews and conditional job offers may be offered, so applicants should bring two valid forms of identification. Driving skills tests also will take place throughout the day. CDL operators must have a valid state CDL Class A or B license with no restrictions and a current medical examiner certificate.

There are full-time opportunities as well as seasonal opportunities for highway maintenance, summer students, transportation equipment operation and an engineering internship.

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, as well as sick and annual leave.

For those who are unable to attend the event, PennDOT lists available positions at tinyurl.com/4epyk6js. For a list of all state jobs, visit careers.employment.pa.gov.

Memorial Day raffle tickets available

Aspinwall is selling raffle tickets to support Memorial Day activities.

Tickets are $5 each or $20 for five and are available at the borough office, 217 Commercial Ave.

The grand prize is $1,000. Winning numbers will be based on the evening Pennsylvania Pick 3 lottery on May 27.

Aspinwall police collecting unwanted meds April 27

Aspinwall police are participating in the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 27.

People can dispose of any unwanted, unused or expired prescription medications at the station at 217 Commercial Ave.

The goal is to help prevent medications from being lost, stolen or misused.

For details, visit aspinwallpa.com.

Teens invited to hang out, play videogames at library

Teen Scene, a program designed to for teens to hang out and have fun, is scheduled for 4 to 7 p.m. April 22 and 24 at Sharpsburg Community Library, 1212 Main St.

The library has a new Teen Space for youths in grades seven and up.

Teens will be able to play videogames, create things and make new friends.

For details, call 412-781-0783 or email James Graham at graham@einetwork.net.

Blood donors sought

Vitalant is marking National Donate Life Month during April with a series of blood drives throughout the Pittsburgh region, including:

• 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 23: VA Hospital, H.J. Heinz campus, Recreational Hall, 1010 Delafield Road

• 9 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Thursday, April 25: Shady Side Academy, Benedum Student Center, Rowe Hall, 423 Fox Chapel Road

Donors of every blood type are welcome, especially those with the most-transfused type O.

All donors who give with Vitalant through April 20 and opt-in to the Donor Rewards program will be entered in a drawing for 20 winners of $420 gift cards in the Blaze a Trail giveaway.

For details and to make an appointment, visit vitalant.org, download the Vitalant app or call 877-25-VITAL (877-258-4825).

Community invited to safety, wellness event

A safety, health and wellness event is planned from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 11 in Aspinwall’s municipal parking lot, 241 Freeport Road.

The event is open to all families and residents of the Fox Chapel Area School District.

Activities will include free wellness screenings, bike helmet distribution, car seat checks, a touch-a-truck area and a bike rodeo for children with local police officers. Food also will be available.

The gathering is sponsored by the school district and its school resource officers; the boroughs of Aspinwall, Blawnox, Fox Chapel and Sharpsburg; Indiana and O’Hara townships; and all of the local municipal police departments.

For details, contact Officer Joseph Kozarian at 412-967-2448 or joseph_kozarian@fcasd.edu.

Registration open for summer camp in Indiana Township

Registration now is open for Indiana Township’s summer camp at Emmerling Community Park.

Early bird registration is open through May 24. The deadline for all other registrations is June 3.

Camp runs weekdays from June 17 through July 19, except July 4.

Times are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.

For details about the camp, including fees and registration forms, visit the township’s website at indianatownship.com.

Public works crew seeks summer helpers

The Indiana Township Public Works Department is looking for summer help.

Residency is preferred but not required.

Applicants must be at least a high school graduate or in college/technical school and have a valid driver’s license.

Applications can be filled out online through the township’s website or at town hall during regular business hours.

Applications are due by April 26.

Aspinwall still seeking volunteers for several boards

Aspinwall has several vacancies on commissions and committees to fill.

Volunteer positions include one on the vacancy board, one on the shade tree commission, two alternate positions on the civil service commission, two on the zoning hearing board and one on the Uniform Construction Code board of appeals.

Interested residents can submit a resume and a letter of interest to borough Manager Melissa Lang O’Malley at melissa@boroughofaspinwall.com.

‘All That Jazz’ swing dance open to all

The Hampton Presbyterian Church Big Band, led by Pastor Ted Martin, is planning an “All That Jazz” swing dance from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. May 10 at the church, 2942 E. Hardies Road, Hampton.

Everyone is welcome to dust off their dancing shoes or to just sit back, relax and enjoy the sweet tunes of the 21-piece band.

Free swing dance lessons will be taught from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. by professional instructor Jared Clemens.

Tickets are $10 each, and children 12 and younger are free.

For tickets, call the church at 724-443-3201 or Karen Schmidt at 412-867-6416.

For details, call the church or visit its website at hamptonpresbyterian.net.

Tee ball registration opens soon in Aspinwall

Registration for the second season of Aspinwall Tee Ball is underway.

The season starts June 15 and runs every Saturday through Aug. 17.

The cost is $30 per child.

Registration forms are available at the borough office during business hours and on the Aspinwall Tee Ball Facebook page.

Parents and guardians also are invited to ask questions and register during an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. May 6 at the Aspinwall Borough Building, 217 Commercial Ave.

Library’s pantry in need of supplies

Sharpsburg Community Library’s Little Free Pantry at 1212 Main St. needs some supplies.

A wish list was posted online at coopersiegelcommunitylibrary.org/sharpsburg.

Items requested include small bags of cookies and snacks, pudding cups, applesauce and fruit cups, instant oatmeal, Campbell’s chunky soups, toothbrushes and toothpaste.

The pantry is stocked three times weekly and is completely supported through donations.

For details, call the library at 412-781-0783.

Applications available for military banners in Blawnox

Blawnox is accepting applications for its Hometown Hero Banner Program.

It is designed to recognize and honor residents who served or are serving in the nation’s armed forces.

Each banner will honor a specific service person and will include their name, branch of service, medals of valor and a photo if provided.

The hometown hero must be a current or previous resident of the borough.

An immediate family member of a current or previous serviceman or woman of Blawnox also will suffice. Banners will be displayed on Freeport Road from Memorial Day to Veterans Day to honor and celebrate their dedication to our country.

There is no official deadline to submit an application.

There is a $110 application fee.

Forms and details are available on the borough website at blawnox.com.

Run to benefit first responders

Run for the Hill of It, a FoxWall EMS and Aspinwall Volunteer Fire Department fundraiser, is set for 9 a.m. to noon April 28.

The 1-mile competitive race and family fun walk is presented by UPMC St. Margaret. Registration is open.

Participants will meet at the Aspinwall borough building, 217 Commercial Ave., and run to the top of Center Avenue and end at Fireman’s Memorial Park.

There will be food trucks, a balloon artist, face painting and other activities after the race.

More information is available at runsignup.com/Race/PA/Aspinwall/RunForTheHillOfItChallenge.

Sponsors, vendors sought for school’s fashion fundraiser

Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Academy in Aspinwall is seeking sponsors and vendors for its annual Sip & Style fashion show fundraiser.

This year’s event will be from 1 to 4 p.m. May 5 at the Pittsburgh Field Club, 121 Field Club Road, Fox Chapel.

The event will include pop-up boutiques; a live fashion show featuring styles by One Brilliant, The Sol Collective, Groove on by Nancy Delaney, Trendy by Summer Wise and Jo Jo Shoes; a social lunch and cash bar (a complimentary glass of champagne is included); silent auction and raffles; and gift bags filled with goodies from sponsors and vendors.

Information about sponsorship levels is available online at https://cdtca.org/2024-fashion-show. All sponsors are welcome to include promotional items and marketing materials in the guest gift bags.

For details about sponsorship and vendor opportunities, contact Jayna Varley-Ifft at 412-425-3755 or jmvarley@gmail.com and Lauren Shepherd at 302-379-4577 or laurenshepherd@howardhanna.com.

For details about the event, email cdtca.fashionfundraiser@gmail.com.

Voting polls moved to senior high-rise

Blawnox’s primary election polling location has been moved from the fire company station to the senior high-rise, 701 Center Ave.

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 23.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets Tuesday evenings

The local chapter of TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), a support group to help those struggling with weight loss, meets Tuesday evenings at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1261 Pennsylvania Ave., in Oakmont. Meetings begin with a private weigh-in between 5:45 and 6:10 p.m.

Anyone interested in joining can attend a meeting and decide if TOPS is right for them. For details, call 412-828-3854 or email jmjkwj@gmail.com.