In brief: Mature driver improvement course, student news and more in Plum, Oakmont

Seniors For Safe Driving is offering a mature driver improvement course from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 8 at the Plum Community Center.

The course is designed to help drivers 55 and older understand how aging affects driving abilities and provide insight about driving on today’s roadways.

The PennDOT-approved course comes with a minimum 5% discount on your auto insurance for three years, as mandated by state law. There is a standard course for first-time participants and a refresher course for returning participants.

To register for the class, call 724-283-8845, or register online at Seniors ForSafeDriving.com.

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Student news

Kamryn Conwell has enrolled at Lehigh University as a member of the Class of 2025.

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Plum Republicans to host buffet dinner Oct. 14

The Plum Republican Committee is having a buffet dinner in support of local Plum GOP candidates at Pugliano’s Restaurant, 1808 Golden Mile Hwy in Plum. The dinner is Oct. 14 at 6 p.m., and tickets cost $40.

Guest speakers are Congressman Dan Meuser and Allegheny County GOP Chairman Sam DeMarco.

The buffet menu includes tossed salad, cole slaw, chicken piccata, meatballs, penne pasta, parsley red potatoes, green beans, coffee and soft drinks.

To RSVP, or for more information, call 724-787-8673 or email sdschlauch@gmail.com.

Markosek meet-and-greet scheduled for Oct. 20

A meet-and-greet session with Rep. Brandon Markosek serving the 25th Legislative District is set for 1 p.m. on Oct. 20 at Holy Family Parish, Our Lady of Joy Church Hall, 2000 O’Block Road in Plum.

Markosek will provide some background on his job responsibilities, committees he is serving on, what issues are pressing to him, and some information about the 25th district, which includes Monroeville and parts of Plum. After his talk he will be available to answer questions. An additional speaker from the Department of Aging is also invited to attend.

Refreshments will be served, and masks are strongly encouraged.

Reservations are required, please call the Serving our Seniors office number at 412-793-4511, ext. 107 or email sos@holyfamilypgh.org before Oct. 18.

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PALS plans Ladies Day Out

Plum Area Ladies Society is a service and social organization open to women from Plum, Penn Hills and surrounding communities.

Newcomers are welcome to attend PALS meetings, held on the first Wednesday of each month from September through April.

For Ladies Day Out, the ladies will celebrate Octoberfest at the Golden Goblet on Oct. 23 at 4 p.m. For more information, call Mary Lou at 724 327-8265.

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Unity Golden Age Club

Unity Golden Age Club Inc. will meet at noon Oct. 18 at the Unity Community Church Café, 215 Unity Trestle Road in Plum.

Please bring a covered dish to share. Coffee and hot tea will be provided.

The program will feature magician Chuck Caputo.

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Women’s Business Network

The 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.

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 to 9:15 a.m. at Monroeville Community Park West Pavilion 2, 2399 Tilbrook Road, Monroeville. For more information, contact Jo Luncher at 412-372-3411.

The Allegheny Valley Chapter meets at 8 a.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at Panera Bread at the Waterworks Mall, 942 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh. To RSVP or for details, call Susan Kinger at 412-782-4848.

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

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Plum’s Monday Market

The Monday Market is held Mondays through Oct. 25 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Plum Creek Park (Plum baseball fields), 1040 Ross Hollow Road.

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Oakmont library programs

Oakmont Carnegie Library offers a variety of free online programs. Director Beth Mellor hosts Tuesday Morning YouTube Storytime on Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m.

More information is available at oakmontlibrary.org/upcoming-events.