Trick-or-treat times

Trick-or-treating in Hampton will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31.

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

Hampton crews to begin leaf collection

Waste Management collects yard waste, including leaves in paper biodegradable bags, the third full week of each month, April through November, according to Hampton Township.

Because the township recognizes that storing leaf bags for once a month collection can be difficult, township community services and road crews will be collecting leaf bags only (in paper biodegradable bags) beginning Monday, Oct. 27, through Friday, Dec, 5.

This collection will take place on the off weeks that Waste Management does not collect yard waste.

Residents are advised to place leaf bags at the curb by 6 a.m. the morning of their normal garbage/recycling day. Crews will be by to collect them as soon as possible.

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.

Fall programming set for adults

The Hampton Community Center has plenty of activities to keep residents moving throughout fall months.

Activities include pickleball, volleyball, badminton, swimming, boot camp workout, bodysculpting, yoga and recreational dance. To view fees and offerings, visit hampton-pa.org.

The Owl Prowl education session and hike returns from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 13. The cost is $20 per person.

A new Cocktail & Mixology class led by Lucky Sign Spirits is planned from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 5. The cost is $50 per person. Participants will learn to make two proper, and personalized, cocktails: the old fashioned and the sour. The deadline to register is Oct. 31. The class is limited to 16 partipants.

A complete list is available online in the fall Hampton Highlights newsletter.

6 students commended in National Merit Scholarship Program

Six Hampton High School students were commended in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program.

The students are Andrew Craig, Paul A. Dakin, Michael Petrucci, Pelah Shaltes, Rin Suyama and Sebastian Villalba.

About 34,000 commended students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not continue in the 2026 competition for National Merit Scholarship awards, commended Students placed among the top 50,000 students who entered by taking the 2024 PSAT/NMSQT.

“Those being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success,” a spokesperson for NMSC said. “These students represent a valuable national resource; recognizing their accomplishments, as well as the key role their schools play in their academic development, is vital to the advancement of educational excellence in our nation. We hope that this recognition will help broaden their educational opportunities and encourage them as they continue their pursuit of academic success.”

District plans events recognizing veterans

Hampton High School will host its 2025 “Hampton Heroes” program Nov. 3 at Fridley Field.

Since 2001, about 200 Hampton veterans have been inducted and recognized at the the Hampton Heroes program.

Operation Recognition authorizes school districts to grant high school diplomas to veterans who missed their own graduations while in service to the country. Diplomas can be awarded posthumously to veterans whose family members apply on their behalf and meet requirements.

Diplomas are awarded either during the annual Hampton Heroes program or as part of the Hampton High School commencement ceremony in June.

For information, contact maria.scanga@ht-sd.org.

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.

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.

Driving course open to 55 and older

Seniors for Safe Driving is offering a course for motorists 55 and older from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Hampton Community Center, 3101 McCully Road.

The PennDOT-approved course is an opportunity for older motorists to refresh their driving skills and their knowledge of the rules of the road.

There is no testing or behind-the-wheel driving. Participants who complete the course can receive a three-year discount of no less that 5% on their auto insurance.

Course highlights include one’s health and driving performance; effects of medication and alcohol on driving; yielding and intersections; strategies for safe passing and managing one’s speed; keeping up with vehicle technology; preventive ways to reduce driver distractions; proper use of safety belts, air bags and anti-lock brakes; defensive driving tactics and sharing the road; dealing with aggressive drivers and road rage situations; and the latest information on traffic laws and regulations.

The cost is $17.

To register for a class, call 800-559-4880 or 724-283-0245 or go online at SeniorsForSafeDriving.com.

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.

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