In brief: virtual networking, volunteers needed and more in the North Hills

McCandless seeks volunteers for fall roadside cleanup

McCandless is signing up volunteers for the annual fall roadside cleanup planned for 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17.

To be able to conduct the cleanup safely during the coronavirus pandemic, people who sign up will be placed into small groups ahead of time and be assigned a location to clean. Residents also can organize their own group of between five and 10 people. During the event, participants should follow all social distancing and face covering guidelines outlined by the state Department of Health. Safety vests and reflective T-shirts, gloves and bags will be provided.

To sign up, send an email to eac@town ofmccandless.org or call 412-364-0616, ext. 118.

Marshall hosting hungry goats to clear invasive plants

A herd of goats is being brought in to help clear invasive vegetation along a section of the Harmony Trail in Marshall.

Through Sept. 23, goats from Allegheny GoatScape will be clearing knotweed and other plants on a hill about a half-mile from the parking lot on Route 910, according to township officials.

The goats will eat plants on the side of the trail, particularly the invasive knotweed that dominates the hillside across from the Marian Crossman Bridge.

The goats will be penned in with a portable electric fence and accompanied by a donkey that protects them from coyotes and curious dogs.

Residents are advised not to touch the fence, which is electrified.

Winter wear collection to help needy

North Hills Community Outreach is collecting new winter outerwear through Oct. 19 for needy children from infants to age 18.

New coats, hats, scarves and gloves as well as gift cards to purchase the items can be dropped off at the charity’s site at 1975 Ferguson Road in Allison Park.

People also can donate items by placing an order on the organization’s Amazon Wish List and have them shipped directly to NHCO. Donations can be dropped off from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 3. Items should not be left outside the building.

For questions or additional information, contact Vicki Burstynowicz at vdburst@nhco.org or call her at 412-487-6316, Opt. 1, ext. 3143.

McCandless collecting ‘KnitHope’ donations through Oct. 1

McCandless Town Hall will serve as a collection site for KnitHope through Oct. 1.

KnitHope collects homemade knitted or crocheted hats and scarves and distributes them to those in need in the Pittsburgh area.

To participate, volunteers are asked to knit or crochet a scarf or hat and drop it off in the container at Town Hall, which is located at 9955 Grubbs Road.

Dean’s List

Laryn Edwards, a member of the class of 2022 from Allison Park, has been named to the spring 2020 Dean’s List at Loyola University Maryland.

In order to qualify for the Dean’s List at Loyola, a student must achieve a minimum QPA of at least 3.500 for the term, provided that, in the term, they have successfully completed courses totaling a minimum of 15 credits.

Women’s Business Network meetings

The Women’s Business Network’s mission is to provide personal and professional resources to advance the presence of aspiring and successful businesswomen. Local area meetings are being conducted in a virtual format and are open to local women professionals and entrepreneurs.

During the meeting, each member gets a 30-second commercial to talk about their business, with one member presenting a spotlight on their business, and one presenting a Table Topic on a subject of value to the membership.

The Cranberry Chapter meets at 7:30 a.m. the first and third Thursdays of each month. The next meeting is Sept. 17. For more infor­mation, contact Nancy Wood at 724-316-3427.

The Criders Corners Chapter meets at noon the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. The next meeting is Sept. 24. Guests are welcome to attend at no cost. For more information, contact Sherri at 412-760-9601.