In brief: Herald area events for the week of May 20, 2024

Fox Chapel police to host 3rd Bicycle Rodeo

The Fox Chapel Police Department is gearing up for its third annual Bicycle Rodeo for children from 5 to 7 p.m. May 28 in the parking lot of Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church, 384 Fox Chapel Road.

Children should bring their bicycles to participate in the free event.

Officers will provide bicycle helmets to any person who doesn’t have one.

There will be bike safety education, a skills course, door prizes and light refreshments.

Townwide yard sale set June 8-9 in Aspinwall

Aspinwall residents are invited to participate in a townwide yard sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 8 and 9.

The event will be held rain or shine.

Moonshot Museum staff to discuss Pittsburgh’s role in space exploration

Staff members from the new Moonshot Museum will discuss Pittsburgh’s contributions to the future of space exploration from 2 to 3:30 p.m. June 9 at the Lauri Ann West Community Center, 1220 Powers Run Road.

Attendees will meet the fleet of robotic landers and rovers under construction on Pittsburgh’s North Side. Astronomy visualization software will be used to explore lunar craters, mountains and “seas.” The predictive power of science fiction in shaping visions for future lunar settlements will be explored.

The program is geared toward adult audiences but is appropriate for older students. It is made possible by the Sue Golier Speaker Series Endowment.

The free event is open to the community, but tickets must be reserved. Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis. To register, visit lauriannwestcc.org.

Story Supper caters to youngest readers

The area’s youngest readers, infants through age 5 accompanied by an adult, are invited to a monthly Story Supper at Sharpsburg Community Library, 1212 Main St. Siblings are welcome.

The program is a partnership with Fox Families Care, the family literacy program includes storytime, a nutritious meal, creative play and a free welcome book.

Remaining dates for the family literacy program, which runs from 5:45 to 7 p.m., are May 29, June 26, July 24, Aug. 28, Sept. 25, Oct. 30 and Nov. 20.

While there is a waitlist for the May 29 event, families are encouraged to apply early when registration opens for each event because space is limited.

To register, visit coopersiegel.librarycalendar.com.

Free monthly musical performances open to community

The Lauri Ann West Community Center, 1220 Powers Run Road, is hosting free Thursdays on the Patio.

This month, Xavier Allen and Justin Capozzoli will perform from 6 to 8:30 p.m. May 23. Allen and Capozzoli each will sing for an hour.

The gathering previously was known as Wine Wednesdays.

Attendees are invited to bring wine or other beverages and spend a warm evening listening to live music on the center’s patio. Bring your own chair. In case of inclement weather or extreme heat, the event will move indoors.

Each month will feature a different musician in partnership with Band Together Pittsburgh. On June 20, the featured performers will be Vento, Ziggy, Hawk and McCarthy.

Snacks will be available for purchase at the center’s Aspinwall Everyday Gourmet.

The event is free, but registration is required.

To register, visit lauriannwestcc.org.

Paramedic to share safety tips at center

Paramedic Jen Swab of the Foxwall EMS will lead a free safety discussion at 1:15 p.m. May 23 at the Lauri Ann West Community Center, 1220 Powers Run Road.

The discussion will take place immediately following the 12:30 p.m. Silvers Sneakers class.

Topics include safe home environments, CPR, medications and more. Swab also will take blood pressure screenings for anyone who is interested.

Coffee will be provided by the center.

The discussion is open to the public, and registration is not required.

Blawnox food pantry availability extended

Blawnox officials have added extra days and hours to the borough’s food pantry to serve more residents this summer.

The pantry at the borough building is usually open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the last Friday of the month.

It also will be open from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. May 28, June 25 and July 23.

Borough Manager Kathy Ulanowicz said the goal is to reach people who are working and cannot stop by in the morning.

The pantry serves at least 20 people each month. No proof of income or residency is required.

Donations can be dropped off at 376 Freeport Road during regular business hours. Paper products, laundry detergent and dish soap are in high demand.

For details, call 412-828-4141.

Registration open for Indiana Township’s summer camp

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

Early-bird registration is open through May 24, and the deadline for all other registrations is June 3.

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

The times are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.

More information about the summer camp, including fees and registration forms, is available on the township’s websit at indianatownship.com.

Volunteer positions available

Fox Chapel has spots available on its planning commission, park commission, zoning hearing board, construction board of appeals and more.

Interested residents should submit an application and resume to Shawn M. Peterson at speterson@fox-chapel.pa.us.

Applications and more information about the vacancies can be found on the borough website at fox-chapel.pa.us.

Nominations open for sports hall of fame

Nominations for the Sharpsburg Sports Hall of Fame are being accepted.

Nominations can be for any player, team or team builder such as a coach, equipment manager, broadcaster or someone who made a significant impact on a team. It is open to all sports.

Nominees must have lived in the borough at some point in time.

The Sharpsburg Historical Commission is expecting to induct three individuals and one team to the hall of fame. Nominations will be accepted until Aug. 31, and the induction ceremony will take place in the fall.

For details and nomination forms, visit the borough website at sharpsburgborough.com.

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.

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.