In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of Sept. 1, 2025

Touch a Truck

After a several-year hiatus, the Fred Favo Memorial Touch a Truck Event is returning Sept. 14 for the first time since 2022.

More than 25 types of trucks and vehicles will be lined up on Allegheny River Boulevard between Pennsylvania and Washington Avenue. The event will feature children’s activities, a bounce house, music, food trucks, a 50/50 raffle and more.

The event is free to attend. Proceeds will benefit the Oakmont Lions Club and Oakmont Carnegie Library.

Oakmont Library meeting

Oakmont Carnegie Library officials are planning a town hall and residents are encouraged to attend.

The town hall will take place at 6 p.m. Sept. 17 in the library’s lower-level meeting room. During the meeting, members of the public will be given the opportunity to speak about how the library can best serve Oakmont, Verona and surrounding communities in the years ahead.

The meeting will be led by library officials and GBBN Architect representatives. The meeting will provide a chance for library attendees to guide what improvement they’d like to see in the library space.

Plum AARP meeting

Plum AARP will hold its September meeting at noon Sept. 9 at Unity Community Church Cafe. The Program will be Dennis Smalley, performing music from the 1950s, ’60s, and ’70s. Dues of $15 are payable at the meeting.

Plum AARP is a social and service organization open to residents of Plum, Penn Hills, Monroeville and the surrounding communities. Newcomers are welcome at regular meetings, which are at noon at the church on the second Tuesday of each month except July .

Most meetings feature free cake and coffee/tea/water, as well as a speaker or entertainment. The club holds a Christmas party, May luncheon, and August social for its members, as well as two hot dog/chips/cake lunches over the year.

There is also an opportunity to schedule single-day or overnight trips through the ThomasTours representative who attends the meetings.

For more information, call Mary Lou at 724 327-8265.

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.

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.

CPR class open to community

The Riverview Community Action Corporation is hosting a CPR/First Aid Training Class from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Riverview Community Center, corner of Second Street and Delaware Avenue in Oakmont.

The cost is $50 per person. There is no residency requirement to participate.

The class will be taught by members of the Lower Valley Ambulance Service.

Registration is required by Oct. 3. To register, visit the events page of rcacorp.org or call 412-828-1062.

The American Heart Association’s First Aid Program is designed for anyone with little or no medical training who wants to be prepared for an emergency in any setting or for those who need a course completion card for their job, regulatory need such as OSHA or other requirement.

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.