Mayor welcomes ideas, complaints

Mayor Pauline Calabrese wants to hear from the residents of Penn Hills.

In a recent Mayor’s Message, Calabrese invited residents to meet with her to air their complaints, criticism, compliments, ideas and questions.

She said it’s part of her “continued pledge to be the most transparent and accessible mayor” in Penn Hills’ history.

To schedule a meeting, call her direct dial number at 412-342-1087, the main municipal number at 412-342-1086 or email her at pcalabrese@pennhillspa.gov.

All-class Penn Hills reunion set for Sept. 14

The Penn Hills High School alumni group is planning its fourth all-class reunion from noon to dark Sept. 14 at Penn Hills Park.

The event, which will occupy all three pavilions in the park, brings Penn Hills alumni together from the 1950s through the 2000s.

There will be a food truck, a DJ, raffles and basket giveaways. This year, the Class of 1973 is planning a bake sale fundraiser.

The cost to attend is $10 per person, and family and friends are welcome. Tickets can be purchased through Lee Adams, a chairperson for the gathering, via Zelle at aceadams25@hotmail.com.

For details about the event and other ways to purchase tickets, visit the Penn Hills High School Alumni group on Facebook.

Assistance available for veterans, spouses

State Rep. Joe McAndrew’s office, 77 Universal Road, Suite 1, in Penn Hills provides free assistance to veterans and their spouses from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the last Wednesday of every month.

A veteran service officer from the American Legion will be on hand to help with a variety of needs, including compensation and pension claims, education benefits, enrollment in the VA health care system, burial and survivor benefits, state benefits, and obtaining military personnel and medical records.

There are limited appointments available for August. To make an appointment, call 412-793-2448.

McAndrew’s 32nd District covers Oakmont, Penn Hills, Plum and Verona.

Free school supplies, games, crafts planned at church’s Summer JAM

Mt. Hope Community Church is organizing a Summer JAM (Jesus and Me) event from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aug. 10 at the church, 12106 Frankstown Road.

Children 4 to 12 are welcome to attend and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. There will be free school supplies, games, crafts and worship. Lunch will be served.

Registration is required by calling the church’s office at 412-793-0227.

Free clothing available

Mt. Hope Community Church, 12106 Frankstown Road, operates a free Clothesline to people in need from 10 a.m. to noon every Thursday.

Parking is available behind the church, and there is a bus stop nearby at Frankstown Road and Parkridge Drive.

Clothing for women, men and children of all ages is available, as well as some shoes and accessories.

Bags are provided, but visitors also are encouraged to bring their own.

The church also is accepting and loaning gently used children’s books.

For details, call 412-793-0227 or visit mthopepcusa.org/youth-ministries.

Brain-boosting workshops for kids on tap

Penn Hills Library, 1037 Stotler Road, is offering a number of brain-boosting workshops for children ages 6 to 11 in August, including:

• Maker Lab: Wearable Circuits: 3 to 4 p.m. Aug. 10. Participants will learn how to use different machines and supplies to create something completely new. Registration is required.

• Food Scientists: 2 to 2:45 p.m. Aug. 15. Participants will learn about the research of food scientists and engage in visual experiments. Registration is required.

• Future Engineers: 6 to 6:45 p.m. Aug. 8, 15, 22 and 29. Participants will learn about the engineering design process while brainstorming and building with different materials to come up with solutions to unique real-world problems. Registration is required.

To register for any of the above events, call the library at 412-775-5700 or go online at pennhillslibrary.org.

Collection event set for hard-to-recycle items

The Pennsylvania Resources Council is hosting a collection event for hard-to-recycle items from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 10 at Elizabeth Forward Middle School, an approximately 40-minute drive from Penn Hills.

There is a $5 participation fee that covers unlimited disposal of phones, microwaves, computer towers and many other electronics. Some items, such as televisions and computer monitors, are subject to per-item fees.

Participants are asked to arrive five to 10 minutes before their allotted collection time.

For the full fee schedule and registration, visit prc.org/collectionevents.

Household chemical collection scheduled

The Pennsylvania Resource Council will hold a household chemical collection from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 17 at Boyce Park in Plum.

Individuals can drop off automotive fluids, household cleaners, pesticides, paints and other household chemicals. A $20 fee covers disposal of up to 10 gallons or 50 pounds of material per vehicle. Loads exceeding 10 gallons and 50 pounds will be subject to additional fees.

Participants must register at prc.org/collectionevents or by calling 412-488-7490.

Host families sought for upcoming school year

Expand your horizons and learn about a new culture by bringing an exchange student into your family this fall.

AFSUSA, one of the oldest exchange programs in the country, is looking for host families for the coming school year.

Students can stay for a half-year or full year, or you can be a “welcome” family for six weeks.

Students from Spain, France, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Brazil, Thailand and Ghana are hoping to find homes in Western Pennsylvania.

More than 130 countries participate in the program and AFS matches students to families according to their interests and lifestyle.

Students participating in the program come from 140 countries and can be placed with families with children, empty-nesters or single adults.

For details, call Carol Huff at 412-848-8095.

Station seeks firefighters, junior members

The Verona Volunteer Fire Company is accepting applictions for active firefighters as well as junior members 16 and 17 years of age.

Interested individuals can stop by the fire station, 465 Parker St., from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays.

Training is provided through the Allegheny County Fire Academy.

Verona Farmers Market sets up Thursdays

Verona’s seasonal farmers market has kicked off into full swing. Hosted every Thursday until Nov. 21, each market features a list of local vendors.

For special announcements about the market, visit the Verona Farmers Market Facebook page.

Association of University People seeks members

The Association of University People (AUP) invites singles 50 and older, who are four-year college graduates, to join them for activities and to meet new people.

Activities include monthly dinners, social gatherings, concerts, meeting up at local wineries and day trips. Those interested can attend three activities as guests before joining.

For details or to become an AUP member, call 412-353-9088 or email aupsingles@gmail.com.

Group offers support for weight loss

All are welcome to join the men and women at Oakmont TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) who are learning how to lose weight.

With in-person meetings, rewards, support and encouragement, we gain knowledge of healthy eating and exercise.

You may visit with no obligation Tuesdays at 5:45 p.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1261 Pennsylvania Ave. in Oakmont. Weigh-in is private followed by a brief business meeting, sharing time, and educational program all ending by 7:15.

There is well-lit parking, wheelchair accessibility and security. For details, call 412-828-3854 or e-mail jmjkwj@gmail.com.

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