News briefs: Farmers market rolls on in Verona
Verona’s farmers market continues every Thursday through Nov. 19 from 2 to 7 p.m. in Railroad Park next to the borough building along East Railroad Avenue.
Vendors include Schramm Farms & Orchards, Jewelry by Susi, Tom’s Candy Co., Up in Suds, Crafted Treasures and Designs by Becka.
More vendors are expected to participate. Interested parties can send emails to sgaribay16@gmail.com.
Recycling event set
Pennsylvania Resources Council will bring its traveling glass recycling bin to Boyce Park in Plum from Oct. 24 to 29.
The bin will be at the soccer fields off Pierson Run Road and Centerview Drive.
PRC has collected more than 58 tons of glass since launching its program in early June. Go to prc.org/glassrecycling or call 412-488-7490 for more information.
Bus is back
Riverview Community Action Corp. bus service for all Oakmont and Verona residents is back in operation.
Reservations can be made from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Rules include making reservations at least 24 hours in advance, only three people on the bus at one time for social distancing, masks worn when on the bus and drivers taking passengers’ temperatures. They may refuse service if riders are sick.
Call 412-828-1062 for more information.
Historical meetings canceled
Verona Historical Society has canceled its meetings until further notice due to the covid-19 pandemic.
Meetings usually take place at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at the borough building along East Railroad Avenue.
Go to veronahistory.org for more information about the historical society and its activities.
GOP event planned
A GOP Get Out the Vote gathering is set for Oct. 8 at 5:30 p.m. at Northmoreland Park off Markle Road in Apollo.
Guest speakers include Congressman Glenn Thompson, State House Speaker Bryan Cutler, Allegheny County GOP chairman and county Councilman Sam DeMarco, Westmoreland County GOP Chairman Bill Bretz, state Auditor General candidate Tim DeFoor, state Treasurer candidate Stacy Garrity, a surrogate for state Attorney General candidate Heather Heidelbaugh, state Senate 45th District candidate Nicole Ziccarelli, 18th District congressional candidate Luke Negron and state House 25th District candidate John Ritter.
Admission is free. Call 724-787-8673 or email sdschlauch@gmail.com for more information.
Divorce workshop
Cheswick Divorce Solutions will provide a three-hour, virtual workshop from 2 to 5 p.m. Oct. 16. The workshop is designed for women going through divorce, arming participants with knowledge and understanding needed to navigate the process. The cost is $15. Pre-registration is required. Call Donna Cheswick at 724-493-9695. Instructions for joining the webinar will be provided after registering.
Networking opportunity
The Women’s Business Network will hold various virtual meetings throughout October. New guests are welcome to join at no cost.
• Monroeville Chapter: 8:15 to 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 8 and 27. Call Susan at 724-261-7871 for more information.
• Allegheny Valley Chapter: 8 a.m. on Oct. 6 and 20. Call Susan Kinger 412-782-4848 for more information.
• All Virtual Chapter: 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 7 and 21. Call Jennifer at 412-908-1663 for more information.
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