In brief: Penn Hills Class of 1976 reunion, groceries for the needy and more in Penn Hills

Penn Hills High School class of 1976 reunion

The Penn Hills High School Class of 1976 will hold its 45th reunion June 25-27.

There will be a buffet dinner at 7 p.m. June 25 at the Comfort Inn Grand Ballroom, 180 Gamma Drive. Tickets are $45 each until May 21. Rooms are $80 each at the group rate.

On June 26, the class is gathering from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Rosedale Beach Club, 5407 Third St., to swim and socialize. Nonmembers can enter as guests for $5. No advanced ticket or reservations are needed.

On June 27, there will be a live band and cash bar at the Fox Chapel Baja Club from 1 to 6 p.m. The Nieds Hotel Band, a Penn Hills-rooted band, will be holding a fundraiser. A voluntary donation is suggested at the door.

Groceries for the needy

Do you need help with your groceries? Come to the 600 block of East Railroad Avenue 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. April 21 to get a box filled with milk, eggs, cheese, veggies and more to help those in need. These boxes weigh about 30 pounds and will be handed out on a first-come, first-served basis.

This event is sponsored by Riverside Community Church, Verona Methodist Church and other local donors.

Penn Hills Elementary staff member honored

Donna Clawson, Penn Hills Elementary utility/maintenance person, is the school district’s latest Celebrate Success recipient.

She received a plaque from plant department manager Bora Caliskan and a round of applause from attendees at a recent school board meeting. Celebrate Success is a monthly recognition of district staffers and teachers who are making a difference in their respective schools.