In brief: Women's Business Network meetings set, student news and more in Penn Hills

Women’s Business Network

Women’s Business Network is an award-winning business association that supports the success and growth of women in business. WBN provides members with the tools to be successful, including networking, mastermind groups, and ongoing professional education, while expanding their circle of influence in the marketplace.

All professional women are welcome to attend as a guest at a meeting for no cost. Some meetings are being held virtually. Please check with the local chapter representative for more information. To learn more, visit wbninc.com.

The Monroeville Chapter holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 8:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. The July meetings will be held July 14 and 28. For more information, contact Jo Luncher at 412-372-3411.

The Allegheny Valley Chapter meets twice a month on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 8 a.m. The July meetings are July 6 and 13. To RSVP or for more information, please contact Susan Kinger at 412-782-4848 or skinger607@dollarbank.com.

The All Virtual Chapter holds regular meetings via Zoom on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. The July meetings are July 7 and 21. Guests are welcome to attend at no cost. For more information, contact Jennifer Pasquale, at 412-908-1663.

Student news

• Kristina Hilko made the dean’s list for the spring 2021 semester at the Georgia Institute of Technology. This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have earned a 3.0 or higher academic average for the semester.

• Alexis Rhone, Joanna Falso, Kaylah Alford, Nicole Cotcher, Otis Jordan, Regina Obiekezie and De’Shae Moore were named to the dean’s list at California University of Pennsylvania for the spring 2021 semester. Dean’s list students are undergraduates attending full time who have earned a GPA of 3.25 or higher for the semester.

Open house events

Penn Hills School District is hosting open house events this summer for families to visit and tour its schools.

It is on Aug. 10 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the elementary school, 5 to 7 p.m. at Linton Middle School and 6 to 8 p.m. at the high school.

There will be registration tables available at the schools to sign up students for the 2021-22 school year.

Contact Stephanie Strauss at sstrau@phsd.k12.pa.us or call 412-793-7000, ext. 5206 for more information.

VFD carnival

The Rosedale Civic Association and Rosedale Volunteer Fire Department #2’s carnival will run through July 3.

The carnival is from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Rosedale VFD #2, located at 5806 Verona Road, Verona, PA 15147.

See Rosedale Civic Association’s Facebook page for additional information.

Summerfest

The sixth annual Summerfest will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 7 at Friendship Park.

Join for a fun-filled community event featuring music, food trucks, a petting zoo and a free children’s activity area.

Zambelli Fireworks to follow at 9:20 p.m.

Summer Movie Series

The Penn Hills Summer Movie Series is set, with movies beginning at dusk. The event is free to attend each month.

Rolling Hills Church will provide free snacks. The movies to be shown are:

• July 9: “Tom & Jerry” at Universal Park

• Aug. 13: “Godzilla vs Kong” at Friendship Park

• Sept. 10: “Spongebob: Sponge on the Run” at Friendship Park.