In brief: Veterans Day 5K, clay shoot, craft vendors sought

Veterans Day 5K

The 16th annual Operation Troop Appreciation Veterans Day 5K run/walk will take place Nov. 7 in Hampton Community Park.

Trophies and prizes are awarded to the first-place man and woman from the overall field as well as the Masters category. Medals are awarded to the top three finishers (male and female) in each of 13 age groups. There is also a wide assortment of creative and unique door prizes.

Funds from the race are used to provide care packages to active duty troops.

Clay shoot

St. Barnabas Charities will host its first sporting clays event Oct. 27 at Seven Springs Mountain Resort in Champion.

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., with flight time at 9:45 a.m. The clay shoot includes a continental breakfast, lunch, silent auction with mobile bidding, an awards ceremony, including Top Gun, Top Team, Top Female and special events, including 5-Stand and fun games.

Can’t make it to the event? You can donate to the Free Care Fund online at StBarnabasCharities.com or text the word ‘GIVE’ to 41444.

Register at StBarnabasCharities.com, call 724-625-3770 or email ssommariva@stbarnabashealthsystem.com.

Women to meet

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 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. the first and third Thursday of each month For more information, contact Kim Reuss at 412-906-0389.

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

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

• The All Virtual Chapter holds regular meetings via Zoom at 7:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month. For more information, contact Jennifer Pasquale at 412-908-1663.

Vendors wanted

Crafters and small business owners are being sought for the Hampton Bands Holiday Extravaganza Holiday Market planned for 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 4.

Selling space is limited, and reservations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. For details and reservations, contact Jennifer Blakely at extravaganzavendors@hamptonbands.org.