In brief: Happenings throughout the Pine-Richland area

Public invited to learn about area’s Native Americans

The Richland History Group invites the public to a free program, “Homelands: Native Americans of Allegheny,” at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 10 in First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown (FPCB), 5825 Heckert Road, Richland.

Michael I. Burke, curator and assistant director of the Fort Pitt Museum, will discuss the history of Western Pennsylvania’s Native Americans, specifically those who inhabited Pittsburgh’s North Hills area along Route 8.

Serving the Heinz History Center since 2012, Burke has designed numerous award-winning exhibits, specializes in colonial Western Pennsylvania history and is an expert on the region’s original inhabitants.

Following the presentation, Nelson Crooks, an elder and historian with the 1867 FPCB, will provide a brief church history and tour of its sanctuary.

The church has easy access off Route 8, a large parking lot and is wheelchair accessible.

There will be a display and free copies of 21 of the Richland History Group’s published articles about area history.

Advanced registration is not required, but the Richland History Group would appreciate it for planning purposes.

To register, call 724-443-1112 and provide your name and the number attending.

Run honors teen’s memory, raises money for scholarships

Registration is under way for Jonathan’s Forever Young Run on Sept. 14 at the North Park Boathouse, 10301 Pearce Mill Road, McCandless.

The run, now in its second year, honors the life and legacy of Jonathan Tourney, a Pine-Richland freshman who died in a car crash over the 2023 Christmas weekend in North Park. It raises money for scholarships that benefit Pine-Richland athletes.

Last year’s race was a big success: Six Pine-Richland students received scholarships. Your registration helps to keep Jonathan’s legacy alive and honor his classmates in the process.

The race will begin with a shot-gun start at 9 p.m.

Runners and walkers with strollers are welcome at this timed event. There will be prizes in many categories.

Anyone who doesn’t want to walk but would like to support the scholarship fund are encouraged to purchase a T-shirt for $20.

To register and for details, visit runsignup.com/Race/PA/AllisonPark/JonathansForeverYoung5k.

Subscriptions sent out for Richland EMS

Richland EMS recently sent out mailings to Richland residents about its annual subscription program.

A household subscription helps fund emergency services and can significantly reduce or eliminate out-of-pocket costs if one ever needs ambulance transport. A subscription offers a 50% discount on any balance, copayments and/or deductibles that your insurance company may require you to pay, according to richlandems.net.

Businesses also can support Richland EMS through a business subscription, and general donations are always appreciated to help sustain its lifesaving work.

For details or to subscribe online, visit richlandems.net/subscription.

According to its website, Richland EMS does not receive any direct tax subsidies from the municipalities it serves, including the Emergency and Municipal Services Tax. Subscriptions provide the basic funding for the agency.

Paid subscriptions helps the organization keep up with the increasing costs of buying ambulances and lifesaving medical equipment, as well as providing training for personnel.

Church plans ice cream for breakfast Sept. 7, other activities

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3832 Gibsonia Road, Richland, is celebrating Rally Day and the start of the Sunday School programming Sept. 7 with ice cream for breakfast during the the Sunday School hour, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in our fellowship hall.

A dedicated volunteers will be on hand to educate, have fun and help kids grow in their faith. The community is invited to come out for the ice cream and stay for the faith, fun and friendships.

Trinity is hosting two other events in September, including:

• Junk-in-the-Trunk, an open air flea market, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 20. The community is invited to buy, look or sell. Spaces can be reserved for $20. For details, call the church office at 724-443-8110. Refreshments will also be available.

• Community blood drive with the American Red Cross from 1 to 6 p.m. Sept. 30. Trinity has helped the Red Cross collect more than 100 units of blood since 2022. To make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Ballet school plans open house with free classes

The Three Rivers School of Classical Ballet invites families in the Greater Pittsburgh area to an open house from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 30 at its new studio at 420 Perry Highway, West View.

Guests will have the opportunity to meet instructors, register for fall classes and have photos taken with a ballerina.

Several free classes will be offered during the event: Creative Movement at 9 a.m. for ages 2 to 5; Placement Class I at 10 a.m. for ages 5 to 7; and Placement Class II at 11 a.m. for those 8 and older.

Three Rivers School of Classical Ballet, the official school of the Conservatory of Dance Arts, offers classes in four divisions: Children’s Division (ages 2 to 7), Student Division (Levels I to IV), Conservatory Program (pre-professional students) and the Open Division (adults and recreational students 12 and older).

The school is under the guidance of artistic director/ballet master Christopher Fellows and provides professionally taught classes, live performances, educational outreach and artistic excellence through the medium of dance.

Taco Tuesday fundraiser to benefit Blessing Board

The Blessing Board is hosting a Taco Tuesday fundraiser from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 23 at Shaler Plaza, 880 Butler St.

The cost is $50 per person and $35 per person for groups of eight or more.

Admission includes a meal from the Los Gallitos food truck, tickets for two margaritas or beers from Dancing Gnome, soft drinks and water, and dessert from Oakmont Bakery.

All proceeds benefit the Blessing Board, a nonprofit celebrating its 15th anniversay of providing free furniture, household items and home medical equipment to people in need.

Participants must be 21 or older.

Registration is required by Sept. 18. To register, visit tinyurl.com/bdzn77wp.

For questions, call 412-423-6074 or email finance@theblessingboard.org.

Public welcome to Northern Regional’s police board meetings

The Northern Regional Police Department — serving Bradford Woods, Marshall, Pine and Richland — is reminding residents of its scheduled Joint Police Board meetings, which take place at 7 p.m. at the Pine Community Center, 100 Pine Park Drive:

• Aug. 27

• Sept. 24

• Oct. 22

• Nov. 20

• Dec. 18

The Northern Regional Police Department’s schedule of events can be found online at nrpolice.com by clicking on Event Calendar under the About Us tab in the menu.

If a meeting is changed, it will be updated accordingly. Residents also are encouraged to follow the department on Facebook.

Farmers Market continues at Pine Community Park

The Farmers Market at Pine Community Park will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday through Oct. 5 by the splash pad.

Vendors include Knock About Coffee, Pittsburgh Pastures, Arsenal Cider House, Fessides Farm & Apiary, Coffee Au Lait, Gray Farms, Sarah’s Homebaked LLV, Tiny Trax Farm, Biber Family Farm, BBQ Stu’s, The Olive Tap, Hello Hummus, Gabby’s Cookie Jar, Eastman Family Farmstead, Addvery Farms, Sweetwater Farms, Keystone Cultures, La Dolce Nota, 1:11 Juice Bar, Designs Inspired by Abby, Pittsburgh Artisanal Soap and Cherish Creamery.

Live music will be provided by Everest Gray.

Farmers Market under way through September

The annual Farmers Market at The Block Northway runs through Sept. 25.

The market, produced in partnership with the I Made It! Market, offers a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables and homemade treats, handcrafted goods and rotating food trucks from 3 to 7 p.m. every Thursday throughout the season.

Vendors include Jodikinos Farms, Binko’s Pepper Sauce, Couldn’t BEE Better Honey, Nedalgyro, Sweet Florence Candy Co., Glencoe Gourmet, A Sweet Morsel Co., Boyd and Blair and many more.

The next special themed events are:

• Sept. 18: Pep Rally

• Sept. 25: Coffee With a Cop

The market is sponsored by Jim Shorkey Mitsubishi, SSB Bank, Key Bank, Highmark and AHN.

Wine fundraiser benefits outreach

Corks for the Community, presented by NaturaLawn of America, will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 28 at Greystone Fields, 4085 Sandy Hill Road in West Deer.

The outing is the signature fundraising event for North Hills Community Outreach, and all proceeds benefit its programs and services.

The cost is $99 per person and includes, wine, appetizers and food stations, a silent auction, a wine pull, music and door prizes.

For details and to purchase tickets, visit nhco.org/corks.

County’s summer concert series winding down

There are a few concerts left in Allegheny County’s 2025 summer concert series.

The free concerts, which run through Aug. 31, take place either at the Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater in Hampton or the South Park Amphitheater.

Here is the remaining lineup:

Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater

• Aug. 24: Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre

• Aug. 31: Monty Alexander

South Park Amphitheater

• Aug. 22: Pittsburgh Honky-Tonk

• Aug. 29: Tamburitzans

Workshop to offer driving tips for teens

Impact Teen Drivers, in partnership with the Northern Regional Police Department and Marshall leaders, scheduled several workshops for teens and their parents or guardians throughout the year.

The fourth and final workshop for 2025 will be held from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Oct. 14 at the lower level of the Marshall Municipal Building, 525 Pleasant Hills Road.

The workshop will provide evidence-based strategies to keep teens safer on the road. Attendees will learn about Graduated Driver Licensing, tips and tricks to avoid distractions, the importance of seat belts, the risks of speeding and more.

The workshop is free thanks to funding by the NJM Insurance Group.

Seating is limited. To reserve a spot, email Detective Tim Hohos at thohos@nrpolice.com.

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