Halloween parade slated for Oct. 26 in Reserve

Reserve’s annual Halloween parade will begin at noon on Sunday, Oct. 26.

Check-in will begin at 11:30 a.m. at Dollar Bank, 2000 Mt. Troy Road. Participants can park at the township office, 33 Lonsdale St., or primary school, 2107 Lonsdale St., and a shuttle bus will be available from the township office.

Trick-or-treat times

Here are the trick-or-treat times for Shaler Area’s communities.

Residents who plan to participate are asked to leave their porch lights on.

• Etna: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31

• Millvale: 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31

• Reserve: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31

• Shaler: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31

Church organizing Trunk-or-Treat

Calling all superheroes, princesses and ghosts!

Glenshaw Presybterian Church is planning a Trunk-or-Treat from 3 to 5 p.m. Oct. 25.

This annual family-friendly event promises to be all treats and no tricks. It will be held in the parking lot of the church, 300 Glenn Ave.

For details, visit glenshawchurch.org.

Shaler OKs loan for Shaler Villa fire company

Shaler commissioners have approved a $47,290 loan to Shaler Villa Volunteer Fire Company.

The fire company will use the interest-free loan, to be repaid within three years, to resurface its parking lot.

The township approved a policy in 2021 that allows for interest-free loans to be paid back over three to five years as a way to help its volunteer fire departments, Manager Judy Kording said.

Shaler amends rules on retaining walls

Shaler commissioners at their Oct. 14 meeting approved an amendment to the township’s zoning ordinance affecting retaining walls in residential districts.

As amended, jumbo concrete block, precast or poured concrete, and gabion basket-type walls are not allowed to be used in residential areas.

Commissioners offered no comments before unanimously approving the amendment.

Millvale gets $30K grant for transportation planning

Millvale received a $30,000 “WalkWorks” grant to help the borough develop an active transportation plan and increasing physical activity by connecting local destinations with improved pedestrian, bicycle and transit networks, the state Department of Health announced.

A total of $380,000 was awarded to 11 communities. In Allegheny County, Leetsdale also received $30,000.

Grant recipients will work over the next year with transportation and community planners to collect data, assess current conditions and aspirations, and incorporate public input to craft their plans.

“The WalkWorks program addresses multiple needs at the same time — expanding access to both our community and to nature,” said Dr. Debra Bogen, secretary of health. “Enabling more people to walk, bike, or wheel to more places while enjoying the benefits of outdoor physical activity boosts physical and mental health. This initiative is a win-win-win as physical activity, like walking, is one of the easiest ways to reduce stress and improve health.”

Personalized bricks being sold for bathhouse walkway

The new bathhouse at the Crawford Swimming Pool in Shaler is set to open on Memorial Day weekend next year, and township officials are inviting the public to cement their legacy with the project.

Included in the construction plan is a brick walkway along the bathhouse.

The township is offering the opportunity for people to purchase a personalized brick for the project.

The cost is $125 per brick; each measures 4 inches by 8 inches by 2⅜ inches.

It includes up to three lines with 16 characters, all caps, on each line.

Orders must be placed by Jan. 31.

To order, visit shaler.org.

For questions, contact the township office at 412-486-9700.

Pig roast, car cruise open to community

To celebrate Shaler’s 125th anniversary, Church of Our Savior is sponsoring a free-will pig roast and car cruise from 2 to 6 p.m. Oct. 25 on the church grounds, 2405 Clearview Drive.

Everyone is invited to attend.

Rob Adams will host an open mic for live entertainment. Acrospire Beer and an ice cream truck also will be on-site.

Garden club to learn about possums

The Ingomar Garden Club will hold its next meeting Nov. 5 at Northmont Church, 8169 Perry Highway, McCandless.

The 10:30 a.m. business meeting will be followed by a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. and a program about possums.

Julie Travaglini, senior director of education and curriculum at the Allegheny Land Trust, will present “Awesome Opossums: Is It Possum or Opossum?” She will speak about the intriguing biology and ecological importance of the often-overlooked opossum.

Prospective members are welcome.

For details, visit ingomargardenclub.com.

CCAC schedules fall event for community

CCAC’s North Campus, 8701 Perry Highway in McCandless, is hosting a Fall Community Day from 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 5.

Everyone is welcome to join local community organizations, friends and neighbors for crafts, live music, food, games and more.

Complimentary light refreshments will be available.

For details about CCAC’s fall events schedule, visit ccac.edu/ccac-events/index.php.

OES announces 8th annual holiday craft show

The Norwood Herrington Chapter No. 356 Order of the Eastern Star will hold its eighth annual Holiday Craft & Vendor Show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center, 3579 Masonic Way (off Cemetery Lane), Ross.

Admission is free.

Everyone is welcome to start their holiday shopping with offerings from local vendors, including handcrafted items, unique gifts, sweets, jewelry, decor and apparel.

There also will be a large basket auction of items from the vendors at the show.

North Hills Cares recognized for fighting child hunger

The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank recently named North Hills Cares a gold winner of this year’s Child Hunger Hero Award Program.

The West View-based nonprofit is one of 55 schools and community sponsors recognized at the gold, silver or bronze levels for going above and beyond to serve meals to children.

One in 5 children in Southwestern Pennsylvania live in a household that struggles with access and affordability of nutritious food.

This year’s award winners were evaluated on their involvement in programs including school meals, summer food, afterschool meals, weekend backpacks and school pantry programs.

For details about North Hills Cares and to learn how to help, visit northhillscares.com.

Funeral home’s 11th food drive underway

Neely Funeral Home, 2208 Mt. Royal Blvd. in Shaler, is conducting its 11th annual food drive through Nov. 16 to help neighbors in need this holiday season.

Nonperishable food items and toiletries can be dropped off at any time, day or night, at the funeral home. During off-hours, items can be placed in a large storage bin between the double doors at the front of the building.

Most-needed nonperishable food drive items include canned meats, canned tuna and salmon, peanut butter, jelly (no glass), canned or dry soups, canned stews and chili, tea bags, coffee (ground no beans), canned pasta (such as Spaghetti O’s). canned vegetables, canned fruit, hot and cold cereals, rice, cake mixes, pancake mix, syrup, powdered milk, packaged pasta (macaroni and cheese, etc.), juice boxes, canned juices, canned beans, Spam, canned gravy, granulated sugar, baby food and cereal (glass jars accepted), baby formula (Enfamil and Similac), granola bars and cereal bars.

Also being collected are household items such as paper towels and toilet paper, as well as personal care items such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, Kleenex, personal hygiene products, etc.

Free vaccine clinic set for pets of veterans, service members

Animal Friends is honoring our nation’s heroes through its Animal Friends for Veterans program with a free vaccine clinic for the pets of veterans and current service members.

The event will take place on Pittsburgh’s North Side from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 30 in the ALCO Parking Red Lot 7C, 630 Scotland Ave.

No appointment is necessary, and proof of military status will be required. In addition to free vaccines, attendees can receive complimentary pet food and supplies while supplies last.

The clinic will provide vaccinations for dogs and cats, including:

• Rabies

• FVRCP (cats)

• DHPP and Leptospirosis (dogs)

Additional services also will be available:

• Microchips: $11

• Flea and tick treatments: Seresto collars ($55-$65) and topical treatments ($8-$10)

The event site is accessible by train and bus to Allegheny Station (a 10-minute walk) and by bus to the General Robinson Street Parking Garage (a three-minute walk).

Animal Friends is dedicated to supporting veterans and service members through accessible and compassionate pet care.

For details about the Animal Friends for Veterans program, visit ThinkingOutsideTheCage.org.

Community invited to free Thanksgiving dinner

Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1719 Mt. Royal Blvd., Shaler, will serve a free Thanksgiving dinner with all the fixings, including dessert, from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 3.

The church provides free community meals on the first Monday of each month. December’s meal will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 1.

For details, visit belc.org or call the church office at 412-486-0550.

Comic Book Show coming up in November

The Pittsburgh Comic Book Show is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 23 at Crowne Plaza Hotel, 164 Fort Couch Road, Bethel Park.

Special guests include Bob McCloud, co-creator of “The New Mutants”; Mike DeCarlo, legendary inker for “Batman” and DC Comics; and Tom DeFalco, editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics from 1987-1994.

There will be more than 85 vendor tables, tens of thousands of comic back issues and the opportunity to trade paperbacks, slabs and rare and key issues.

General admission is $10, plus a 25-cent ticket service fee when purchased online. Tickets also will be sold at the door or can be purchased at Pop Culture Comics’ two locations — 1105 Mt. Royal Blvd. in Shaler and 3029 Sussex Ave. in Baldwin Township.

The show is free for children 12 and younger, first responders and military members (show military ID at the door).

For details and to purchase tickets, visit pittsburghcomicbookshow.com.

Veterans welcome to attend thank-you buffet dinner

Stoneridge Covenant Church, 811 Dressel Road in Shaler, is hosting a Veterans Day buffet dinner from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 7.

The cost is $20 for nonveterans and free for all veterans.

To register and purchase tickets, visit stoneridgecc.org and click on Veterans Day Dinner under Events.

Outreach collecting items for Thanksgiving dinner

North Hills Community Outreach is collecting items to provide a complete Thanksgiving dinner to families in need through Nov. 9.

Everyone can help by donating any or all of the following goods:

• Large box of stuffing mix

• Large box of instant mashed potatoes

• 15-ounce can of cranberry sauce or yams

• 16-ounce cans of vegetables

• Any dessert mix

• Box of corn muffin or biscuit mix

• Package of turkey gravy mix

• Package of napkins

• Grocery certificate for $25 or more (to purchase a turkey)

• Canvas shopping bag

Donations can be dropped off from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at any of NHCO’s three offices — its main office at 1975 Ferguson Road, Hampton; the second floor of the Millvale Community Center, 416 Lincoln Ave.; and Greenstone Methodist Church, 939 California Ave., Avalon. Items also can be dropped off from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 1 at the Hampton location.

Next up will be the Holiday Toy Collection, which takes place from Nov. 9-Dec. 8. Last year, 821 children received new toys, games and other gifts for the holidays. For a list of suggested items to donate and a link to NHCO’s Amazon wish list, visit nhco.org/sharing-project-donations.

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