News briefs: Tree recycling, book clubs, Catholic school open house and more

Residents can recycle their Christmas trees at Hartwood Acres through Jan. 14.

Dropoff is is the mansion parking lot. The Allegheny County Parks Department started its program Dec. 26 and offers collection from 8 a.m. until dusk. All lights, decorations, tinsel and stands must be removed. Trees will be mulched and used in county parks.

About 3,500 trees were received and recycled by the county last year.

Library offers remote tour

Cooper-Siegel Community Library will host a remote version of its Adventures in the Burg on Jan. 15.

Participants can tour The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History by visiting coopersiegelcommunitylibrary.org

Book club to meet online

Book lovers can join in an online nonfiction book club at 2 p.m. on Jan. 18.

This month’s book is “The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters” by Priya Parker.

Stop by Cooper-Siegel Community Library to get a copy of the book. The library is offering curbside pickup.

For a link to join the book discussion, visit coopersiegelcommunitylibrary.org

Take-n-make craft kits available

The Sharpsburg Community Library will have take-n-make craft kits for adults from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Jan. 19.

Make DIY lip balm with the January kit, which provides instructions and supplies.

There will be 10 kits available at the site, 1212 Main St.

Improve your Microsoft skills

Residents interested in learning more about Microsoft apps and skills for Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Windows 10 can visit mikeswindowstraining.com for a list of free classes offered by retiree Mike Smialek.

Classes will be 9:30 a.m. to noon on Thursdays.

Using WebEx as the online sharing platform, students need access to the internet, Windows 10, the Microsoft Office 365 software or similar and a desktop or laptop computer.

Each class comes with a step-by-step handout and the files needed to complete the online exercises together. The class schedule includes:

• Excel Intermediate on Jan. 14, Excel Advanced on Jan. 21, and Excel Formulas and Functions on Jan. 28.

• Excel Macros on Feb. 4, Word Basics on Feb. 11, Word Intermediate on Feb. 18 and Word Advanced on Feb. 25.

• PowerPoint Basics on March 11, PowerPoint Intermediate on March 18 and Windows 10 on March 25.

Snow Angels needed

Aspinwall Neighbors is compiling a team of Snow Angels who will help people in need to clear their sidewalks or driveways.

The volunteer opportunity is open to Aspinwall residents age 13 and older. Likewise, anyone who needs help can request it by emailing sarah@aspinwallneighbors.org.

Anyone interested in helping a neighbor shovel snow can sign up at aspinwallneighbors.org.

Catholic school to host open house

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.

Grab-and-go STEAM activities available

Children’s STEAM activities are available for grab and go on Thursdays at Cooper-Siegel Community Library in Fox Chapel.

Staff will package everything needed to complete a STEAM project geared for students in K-5.

Themes include outdoor ice art Jan. 14, snow dough Jan. 21 and rocking paper plate snowman Jan. 28.

The activites are available while supplies last.

For more information, visit coopersiegelcommunitylibrary.org

Women’s Business 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 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.