In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of Aug. 18, 2025

Plum appoints junior council member

Plum Council voted on Aug. 11 to appoint a new junior council person to the body.

Jacob Landis, a Plum High School student and Junior ROTC member, was unanimously appointed to the position.

He will have the right to speak and ask questions at meetings, but Landis cannot vote on measures. He’ll begin his term at council’s September meeting.

Plum allows large bike race to use borough road

Plum Council voted to allow a September bike race to use a portion of Renton Road, under the condition that race organizers pay the overtime of police officers required to monitor the event.

GFNY’s Pittsburgh-Monroeville race will begin and end just south of Plum in Monroeville after an 80-mile circuit throughout Allegheny and Westmoreland counties.

In addition to Renton Road, the race will utilize several other Plum roadways, but these are maintained by PennDOT and did not require the council’s permission to use.

No roads will be closed for the race. It’s set for Sept. 21.

Hard-to-recycle event at Boyce Park

The Pennsylvania Resources Council is set to hold a hard-to-recycle event at the Boyce Park Four Seasons Ski Lodge parking lot on Saturday, Aug. 23.

The event will allow residents to recycle larger electronic items, tires and fluorescent tubes, among many other materials.

Participants must register in advance online. Disposal fees will also be charged to participants depending on the item.

A full list of items and fees can be found at prc.org under “workshops and collection events.”

The event is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Fall craft festival

The third annual fall craft festival is set for Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Plum Creek Masonic Lodge No. 799, 9521 Saltsburg Road.

It is free to the public and will be held rain or shine. Interested vendors can contact Wayne at 412-916-5835 or mrdarts@verizon.net.

Construction begins for Oakmont dog park

Dog owners in Oakmont will soon have a green space to take their pets.

Construction began last week at the site of Chateau Beach Dog Park along Allegheny Avenue, borough officials said. The 1-acre park is meant to give dogs a space where they can roam off-leash, something otherwise prohibited in the borough.

Once completed, dogs will be allowed to play and run. A 6-foot-high chain link fence will surround the park, and the facility will be locked each night.

The park will include separate areas for small and large dogs. A gravel lot will be available for parking.

In total, the cost of the dog park is estimated at just over $200,000.

Council President Nancy Ride said neighbors were informed of the construction’s start.

According to a social media post from the borough, the park is anticipated to open six to eight weeks from the start of construction.

A Paris Affair

Higgins Productions will be hosting the first annual Paris Affair at the Riverside Landings Event Center in Oakmont.

Beginning at 11 a.m. on Sept. 27, the event will feature 55 vendors and workshops on French décor, culture and travel tips. The event is free to attend.

Tickets for $75 to a VIP reception starting at 4 p.m. are available to purchase at parisaffairpgh.com.

The event will continue annually around the Pittsburgh area. It was invented to showcase the beauty in each business and to create meaningful connections in the area.

Plum Class of 1985 to hold reunion

Plum’s Class of 1985 will host its 40th class reunion on Nov. 28 at Veltre’s Wedding Venue on Coxcomb Hill Road.

Organizers are seeking contact information for class members. Details about the reunion are available at the “Plum HS 1985 — 40 Year Reunion” Facebook page or via email at plum1985reunion@gmail.com.

The event will take place from 5 to 9 p.m.

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-mailjmjkwj@gmail.com.

Food pantry offers help

The Plum Food Pantry, 81 Sandune Drive, distributes free food from 4:30 to 6 p.m. the first three Tuesdays of each month for Plum residents. Residents in need must stop in at the pantry to be certified/verified.

For more information, call 724-327-0367.

Association of University People

The Association of University People invites singles 50 and older who are four-year college graduates to join them for activities and to meet new people. Activities include spring/summer picnics, monthly dinners, a book group, Scrabble, meeting up at local outside concerts and wineries.

Those interested can attend three activities as guests before joining. To obtain more information about AUP or become an AUP member, call and leave a message at 412-353-9088 or email Aupsingles@gmail.com.