In Brief: Trick or Trot 5K, roadside cleanup and more in the North Hills

Trick or Trot race

North Allegheny Foundation is hosting its annual Trick or Trot 5K Race/1-Mile Fun Run on Oct. 30 at Marshall Middle School’s campus. Check-in begins at 8 a.m. with the 5K starting at 8:30. The event will be capped off with a costume parade and awards. For more information or to register, visit northallegheny.org/Page/26032.

Roadside cleanup

The fall roadside litter cleanup event in McCandless is scheduled for 10 a.m. Oct. 16. All are welcome.

We have a loyal group of veteran “Litter Getters” (this will be the seventh event), but we are always looking for new folks who want to make a big difference in cleaning up litter in McCandless. Get two or three of your friends, neighbors, or co-workers together and form a group that cleans up an area that you drive by every day. You’ll notice the difference it makes!

Safety vests, gloves and bags will be available for participants.

Want to volunteer and be a “litter getter?” Email eac@townofmccandless.org or call 412-364-0616 ext. 118.

Women’s Business Network

Women’s Business Network is part networking group, part mastermind group and part educational resource. Guests are welcome to attend a meeting at no cost. To learn more, visit www.wbninc.com.

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

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

The Criders Corners Chapter holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Thursday of each month from noon-1:15 p.m. For more information, contact chapter representative 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, contact chapter representative Jennifer Pasquale at 412-908-1663.

Pumpkin Festival

Ascension Lutheran Church’s Annual Pumpkin Festival and Flea Market will take place 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 9. Freshly baked apple and pumpkin pies will be for sale, in addition to hot dogs, ham barbecues and other treats. Pumpkins will also be available for sale.