‘An Evening of Richland History’

The History & Landmarks Society of Richland AC is having an event called “An Evening of Richland History” at 6:45 p.m. on Oct. 6. at the Northern Tier Library’s ground-floor meeting room.

The evening will feature three informative 20-30 minute presentations about three historic Richland Township sites, with a short refreshment break between the second and third.

Paul Becker, senior pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown, will present the rich history of the 150-year-old Richland church, which has spawned numerous ministries in our area.

Larry Bracco, longtime executive director of the Pine-Richland Youth Center will present the history of the center, founded in 1950 as the Richland Youth Foundation and serving area youth for 71 years.

Cono Passione of the History & Landmarks Society of Richland and recent restorer of the Bakerstown Cemetery will talk about this historic and mysterious cemetery which was established in 1826 by Thomas Baker as the Charlestown Cemetery.

Light refreshments will be served.

Women’s Business Network

Women’s Business Network is an award-winning business association that supports the success and growth of women in business through networking, education and leadership opportunities. Guests are welcome to attend a meeting at no cost. To learn more, visit wbninc.com.

• The Cranberry Chapter holds regular meetings via Zoom the first and third Thursday of each month from 7:30 to 9 a.m. For more information, contact Kim Reuss at 412-906-0389.

• The Wexford Chapter holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 8:15 to 9:30 a.m.For more information, contact Suzanne Venneri, at 412-264-8446.

• 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. For more information, contact Jennifer Pasquale, at 412-908-1663.

Celebrity golf outing

The HM3, Jerome Bettis & BHS Foundation Celebrity Golf Outing is scheduled for Oct. 11 at Treesdale Golf & Country Club.

Registration is from 9:30 to 11 a.m., with an 11:30 shotgun start. The outing will be followed by a cocktail reception from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., and dinner and entertainment from 6:30 to 10 p.m.

Celebrity golfers include Rocky Bleier, Neil Walker, Merril Hoge, Donnie Iris, Bob Pompeani, Jim Krenn and Craig Patrick. Foursomes and sponsorships are available. Visit hm3independencefund.org for more information.

La Roche college fair

More than 100 colleges and universities will participate in the North Pittsburgh College Fair from 6 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 4 at La Roche University’s Kerr Fitness & Sports Center in McCandless.

One of the largest college fairs in Western Pennsylvania, the fair will host universities, colleges and technical schools from across the country.

High school students and their parents will have the chance to meet with representatives from each school to learn more about their campuses and academic programs.

Presented by La Roche and the Northern Area Counselor’s Consortium, the fair is organized by the following local school districts: Avonworth, Fox Chapel Area, Hampton, North Allegheny, Northgate, North Hills, Pine-Richland and Shaler Area.

Event parking is free, and face masks are required indoors.

Richland leaf pickup dates

Richland has set the schedule for its fall leaf pickups. If your Vogel collection day is Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, your leaf collections will be on Oct. 20, Nov. 10 and Dec. 1. If your Vogel collection day is Thursday or Friday, your leaf collections will be on Oct. 22, Nov. 12 and Dec. 3.

The leaf collections are provided to reduce the impact of leaves on the municipal stormwater system, streams and wetlands.

All leaves, garden residue and cuttings must be in biodegradable paper bags and must be out before 6 a.m. on the pickup day.

Bags should be no more than 40 pounds. Tree trimmings — no larger than 3 inches in diameter and smaller than 48 inches in length — must be tied/bound into manageable bundles.

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