VFD pancake, sausage breakfast

Richland Township Volunteer Fire Department’s annual all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 3 at the VFD social hall, 5857 Meridian Road.

There is no admission, but the department is asking for a freewill donation. The breakfast is held regardless of the weather and features regular and buckwheat pancakes, fresh sausage, hot cinnamon apples and beverages.

A Chinese auction will be held, with a variety of baskets and items up for chance. Donations are accepted.

The event is one of the many fund-raisers held by the department, with the proceeds benefiting the general and building funds.

Brain injury program at Pine-Richland

Pine-Richland High School will partner with BrainSTEPS to host an informational night about brain injuries, including concussions, starting at 6 o’clock on March 12.

BrainSTEPS offers brain injury-related consultation and training to school staff members, students and parents in all Pennsylvania public schools. The program also monitors students by checking in with their parents annually until the student graduates, aiming to identify any new learning or behavior issues that may arise over time, which is common after a brain injury.

RSVP by 5 p.m. March 8. For more information, visit www.pinerichland.org and search Headlines and Features.

Easter egg hunt in Richland

Richland’s annual Easter egg hunt is scheduled for March 23 at Richland Township Community Park, 1157 Van Velsor Drive. The free event is for township residents only and will be held rain or shine.

Three sessions are featured: 10 to 10:30 a.m. at the upper soccer field, 11 to 11:30 at the lower football field, and noon to 12:30 at the family pavilion. Please bring an empty egg carton.

Registration is necessary by March 15 at secure.rec1.com/PA/richland-township-pa/catalog. You must choose a time slot. Please arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before the event.

Spring leaf pickup day

Richland’s spring leaf pickup day is scheduled for April 3.

All bags must be out prior to 6 a.m., and all items must be in biodegradable paper bags for pickup. Plastic bags are not acceptable. Please limit each bag to 40 pounds.

The collection will include bagged garden residue and vegetative material. Tree trimmings must be tied/bound branches no larger than 3 inches diameter and not exceeding 48 inches in length.

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