In brief: Movies in the Park, shredding event, water board opening and more in Pine, Richland

Movies in the park

Richland is hosting a pair of free Movies in the Park events in Richland Community Park.

The movie on July 29, “A Star is Born,” which is rated R, followed by family film “Toy Story 4” on Aug. 5.

Guests can bring their own lawn chairs and blankets.

Popcorn and bottled water will be available for purchase.

The event will be canceled if it rains, and a notice will be posted on the township website and through the Savvy Citizen app.

Free document shredding

State Sen. Lindsay Williams, D-38th, is hosting a free document shredding event at the Richland Township Municipal Building from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 24.

Participants can drop off up to two boxes of paper for shredding at no cost.

The municipal building is located at 4019 Dickey Road in Gibsonia.

Applicants sought for Richland water board

Richland Township is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Richland Municipal Authority Board.

Members of the water authority serve on a volunteer basis.

For more information about the position and the duties of board members, send a cover letter and resume to:

Richland Township

Dean Bastianini, Township Manager

4019 Dickey Road

Gibsonia, PA 15044

Questions about the position should be directed to the township office at 724-443-5921.

Storytelling at Bradford Woods Reserve

On July 30 at 7 p.m., folks will gather at the reserve in Bradford Woods at the corner of Lincoln and Bradford Road, where you can walk down the trail to a beautiful outdoor area around a campfire and listen to people telling short stories. Joe McGuire will be singing and playing his guitar and then the stories will begin.

Bring a blanket to sit on the grass or a chair and a flashlight for leaving as it might be getting dark. There is no parking at the reserve, so attendees will have to park and walk in.

After the storytelling, some s’mores will be made .

The free event is sponsored by the Bradford Woods Conservancy. If you have questions, call Vicki Wiegand at 724-816-0413.

Pine manager announces retirement

Pine Township manager Scott Anderson is transitioning to a consulting position and will be retiring later this year after 32 years working for the township.

Anderson’s position leading the township’s administration will be filled by Jason M. Kratsas, who has 17 years experience working in local municipal government.

Worship service at Hartwood Acres

Elfinwild, Parkwood and Hampton Presbyterian churches will come together July 25 to host a worship service outdoors at the Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheatre.

The service will be led by the pastors of the participating churches with the bands of all three churches contributing music. Anyone in the North Hills who wishes to worship is invited to attend. Bring blankets and chairs. The praise band will present a 30-minute concert after the one-hour service. The Amphitheatre is located at 4070 Middle Road in Allison Park.

Members are encouraged to donate to their individual churches as usual; however, any monies collected that day will be donated to the North Hills Community Outreach (HEARTH) and Anchorpoint.

For details or questions, call any of the three church offices: Elfinwild U.P., 412-486-5400, Dirk Lesnett; Parkwood U.P., 412-486-9220, Jeffrey Potter; or Hampton P.C., 724-443-3201, Ted Martin.

Swing Dance — ‘All That Jazz’

The Hampton Presbyterian Church Big Band is back on the bandstand from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. on July 30 for Swing Dance – “All That Jazz.”

Enjoy some great live music that will get your feet tapping. Admission price is $10 to be collected at the door. Children 12 and younger are admitted free. Please sign up in advance online at hamptonpresbyterian.net under “Events” on the menu, or call the church office.

Appetizers, cookies, snacks and beverages will be provided. Jared Clemens will be giving free professional dance lessons from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The church is located at 2942 East Hardies Road in Gibsonia. Call the church office at 724-443-3201 for additional details.

5K in memory of Bradly Maslanka

The 3rd annual 5K Memorial Run/Fundraiser to benefit Treatment Advocacy Center will be Aug. 1 at Hamar Grove, South Ridge Drive (North Park).

The race starts at 9 a.m. Participants can run virtually or in person.

The entry fee is $20 for adults, $15 for children 12 and younger, and $15 for seniors 60 and older.

There will be a 50/50 raffle, a Chinese auction and postrace refreshments.

For registration and more information, visit runsignup.com or email smaslanka 52@gmail.com.

Richland 35-year class reunion

The Richland High School class of 1986 is hosting its 35-year class reunion. The 1986 graduates and guests are invited to attend the event, which will be held from 4 to 10 p.m. on Sept. 18. The reunion is at Richland Park’s large pavilion at 1157 Van Velsor Drive, Bakerstown, PA 15007.

The price for the event is $30 per person. Attendees are asked to RSVP by Aug. 18 with the names of all guests. The reunion is being organized by Lisa (Thaner) Arnold, Mary (Heim) Merhaut and Kevin Miller.

Email Lisa at jmalmaarnold@gmail.com to submit payments. Text Mary at 412-720-3323 with any questions.

Kennywood tickets

The Pine-Richland High School Band Boosters are selling Kennywood tickets throughout the summer. Consider buying your tickets through the band boosters to support the marching band.

Ride All Day Tickets are $36 and may be purchased during regular business hours at NexTier Bank in Wexford and Gibsonia, or the Pine Community Center (checks only). Make checks payable to Pine-Richland Band Boosters.

Pine-Richland’s Kennywood community day is Aug. 20, and the marching band will perform in the Fall Fantasy parade.

Garden club volunteers

The Richland Township Garden Club is looking for a group of volunteers who are interested in starting a club to manage four areas at Richland Community Park.

These areas will include the barn planting beds, pavilion planting beds and two new areas located near the new concession stand.

If interested in becoming a volunteer, contact Melissa Williams mwilliams@richland.pa.us or call 724-443-5921.

Women’s Business Network meetings

Guests are welcome to attend a meeting at no cost. At the time of publication, many meetings are being held virtually; please check with the local chapter representative for more information. To learn more, visit wbninc.com.

The Cranberry Chapter holds regular meetings the first and third Thursday of each month from 7:30 to 9 a.m. For more information, contact Cynthia Wood at 724-316-3427.

The Criders Corners Chapter holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Thursday of each month from noon to 1:15 p.m. For more information, contact Sherri Walker at 412-760-9601.

The All Virtual Chapter holds regular meetings via Zoom on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Guests are welcome to attend at no cost. For more information call Jennifer Pasquale at 412-908-1663.

9th Annual Young Writers Institute

The Fellow of the Western PA Writing Project is holding its ninth Young Writers Institute this summer for rising fifth through seventh graders.

The Institute will be the week of July 26-30 from 9 a.m. to noon in Wexford at Atlas Art Studio, 75 Shenot Road.

It will feature guest writer Cameron Barrett from Pittsburgh, who has won numerous awards as a poet.

The Westmoreland Museum of American Art also will visit, and participants will write about some art.

To register, visit Atlas ArtPress.com/shop/ywi.

For more information, send email to Kathy at kathyanngiegel@gmail.com.