News briefs: Collections of canned goods, holiday gifts for hospital patients and more

St. Margaret Foundation is raising money to deliver gift bags to each patient at UPMC St. Margaret on Christmas. It is largely because rising covid-19 cases have necessitated safety precautions that allow only one visitor.

Gift bags will consist of a green organza bag with a Mercury glass votive candle holder and LED light, along with a special holiday message for each patient.

To donate, visit StMargaretFoundation.org/donate.

Catholic school open house slated

Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Academy in Aspinwall will have an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. on Jan. 30.

Reservations are required to keep within social distancing guidelines.

The school is along Brilliant Avenue.

For more information, call 412-781-7927.

Canned goods collection at Caliente

Caliente Pizza in Aspinwall is collecting canned goods through Dec. 25 to donate to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.

For every three items donated, customers will receive a free cheesy bread voucher. Since November, the restaurant has collected several boxes of food to be distributed to the needy.

It is the site’s fourth annual food drive. Items can be dropped off at any Caliente location or given to delivery drivers.

“Too many families are in need this year,” said Nick Bogacz, founder and owner.

“We’re always looking for ways to give back to the community, and we know the holidays are especially a busy time for our local food bank.”

Caliente Pizza is along Commercial Avenue.

Women’s Busines Network to meet

The Women’s Business Network, which supports the success and growth of women in business, meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 8 a.m.. All meetings are being held online. To RSVP or for more information, contact Susan Kinger at 412-782-4848 or skinger607@dollarbank.com.

The All Virtual Chapter of Women’s Business Network invites you to attend one of their upcoming meetings, the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 7:30 p.m., via Zoom. For more information, contact Jennifer Pasquale at 412-908-1663.

Trib journalism scholarships available

Trib Total Media is now accepting applications for both the Scholarship for Diversity in Media and the Jim Borden Memorial Scholarship.

The Scholarship for Diversity in Media is open to high school seniors who are culturally, ethnically or racially diverse and are planning to study journalism, communication or English writing at a four-year college or university.

The scholarship will include financial assistance of up to $7,500 per year for four years, a guaranteed annual internship with Trib Total Media and an offer for full-time employment upon graduation.

The Jim Borden Memorial Scholarship is offered to high school or college students attending — or planning to attend — a four-year college or university to study journalism, English writing or communication. The recipient will earn up to $30,000 in scholarship money awarded in annual installments of up to $7,500, an annual internship with Trib Total Media and an offer for full-time employment upon graduation.

Applicants for both scholarships can apply online under the Career & Scholarship Opportunities tab at tribtotalmedia.com.

The deadline to apply is Jan. 31.

Women’s Board fashion show on tap

The Women’s Board of Pittsburgh will host its virtual fundraising event Jan. 28 and 29.

Proceeds will benefit the Children’s Program of the Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh and the Middle School Boys Program of The Neighborhood Academy.

The fundraiser will include a fashion show by Carabella of Oakmont and a cooking demonstration by big Burrito’s Chef Bill Fuller.

There will be an auction and raffle. For tickets, visit wbpgh.org.