News and briefs in the Murrysville area for the week of Aug. 5, 2021

Pittsburgh ballet dancers come to Delmont library

The Delmont Public Library will host an Aug. 20 “Alice in Wonderland” program by members of the Pittsburgh Ballet. The interactive dance program is for children in preschool through fifth grade.

There is no cost, but registration is required. There is a limit of 50 children, and walk-ins will not be permitted.

For more, or to register, call 724-468-5329.

Community foundation seeks grant applicants

The Community Foundation of Murrysville, Export and Delmont is accepting applications from nonprofit groups for ideas and initiatives to enrich the community.

Grants in the range of several hundred dollars will be awarded to organizations demonstrating a need for small sums to make a significant, long-term positive impact on the local community.

The deadline for applications is Oct. 15. To receive an application, email Roberta Cook at rcook109@gmail.com.

Export prepares for annual Ethnic Food & Music Festival

The annual Export Ethnic Food & Music Festival will take place from noon to 9 p.m. along Washington Avenue in the borough’s downtown area, with a day of live music, food and fun.

There is no cost to attend, and on-site parking is available for a small free. There is a children’s area open from noon to 4 p.m. with face painting, a bounce house and train ride. The Export caboose will also be open from noon to 4 p.m.

The band schedule will be:

• Main stage: DeStella Dance Studio at 12:15 p.m., Jack Tady at 1 p.m., the Cash Out Show at 3:30 p.m., the Agway Shoplifters at 5:30 p.m., and Jerry B. and the Bone Tones at 7:30 p.m.

• East End stage: Kal & Moore at 1 p.m., Brothers Kelly at 3 p.m., Dave Stout at 5 p.m.

For more, see ExportPennsylvania.com.

Murrysville church to host annual tag sale

First Presbyterian Church of Murrysville will host its 50th annual tag sale Sept. 24-25.

All profits from the sale are put toward the church’s mission commitments.

Anyone interested in volunteering to help prepare the sale can call 724-327-8035.

Delmont church to host peach festival

The Delmont Presbyterian Women’s Association will host its annual Peach Festival from 4-7 p.m., Aug. 21.

Attendees can purchase a meal that includes fresh peach dessert, or can purchase the dessert separately. Tickets will be available at the door.

For more, call 724-468-5804.

Women’s Business Network meetings

The Women’s Business Network, which supports the success and growth of women in business, hosts regular meetings in the Star’s coverage area:

• The Murrysville chapter meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month, 8:30 a.m. at Dick’s Diner, 4200 William Penn Highway in Murrysville. For more, call 412-856-5250.

• The All Virtual Chapter meets via Zoom on the first and third Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. For more, call 412-908-1663.

Calendar, conservation kits will benefit Rotary

As part of its role in Rotary International’s “End Plastic Soup” campaign — which is aimed at preventing plastics from entering local, state and national waterways where it ultimately ends up in the ocean — the Murrysville-Export Rotary Club will sell calendars featuring artwork created by local students as well as kits aimed at reducing single-use plastic.

The calendars are $10. The $15 kits come equipped with a reusable shopping bag, water bottle, straw and cutlery. Both are available at Completely Booked in the Blue Spruce Shoppes on Route 22, and at the Rotary booth at the weekly Murrysville Farmers Market, which runs from 3-7 p.m. on Thursdays at 3235 Sardis Road.

‘Whiskers and Wine’

The Murrysville chapter of the Women’s Business Network will host a Sept. 21 “Whiskers and Wine” open house at Ives Eyecare Center, 4465 Old William Penn Highway.

It will be at 6:30 p.m. Attendees can meet fellow business women in the area for appetizers and wine. Animals available for adoption through local rescue organizations will be present.

Upcoming Rotary events

• The Murrysville-Export Rotary Club’s Membership Committee will host an Aug. 26 trivia night at the Penn Murry, 5089 Cozy Inn Cutoff in Murrysville.

It will be at 7 p.m., with Rotarian Luke Stephens serving as the emcee. For more, call Jim Olszewski at 724-519-7369.

• The Rotary also will host a Labor Day Car Cruise-In, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 6 at the Lamplighter, 6566 William Penn Highway in Salem.

The first 100 entries will receive a dash plaque with their $10 entry donation. The afternoon also will include food, refreshments, door prizes, auction baskets, a 50-50 raffle and a DJ.

For more, call 412-677-8280.

Upcoming meetings

The following public meetings will take place in the Star’s coverage area:

• Franklin Regional school board committee-of-the-whole (no voting), 7:30 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Murrysville municipal building, 4100 Sardis Road. Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast local access Channel 19 and at Murrysville.com.

• Export council, 6:30 p.m., Aug. 3 at the borough building, 5821 Washington Ave.

• Murrysville council, 7 p.m., Aug. 4 and 18 at the municipal building, 4100 Sardis Road. Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast local access Channel 19 and streamed at Murrysville.com.

• Delmont council, 7 p.m., Aug. 10 at the borough building, 77 Greensburg St.

• Franklin Regional school board voting meeting, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 16 at the Murrysville municipal building, 4100 Sardis Road. Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast local access Channel 19 and at Murrysville.com.

District mails 2021-22 parking pass applications

Franklin Regional School District has mailed parking pass applications to incoming seniors. Completed applications must be returned to the senior high school office by Aug. 13 in the lobby drop box.

Details about picking up passes will be announced at a later date. For more, call 724-327-5456, ext. 5003 or 5004.