In brief: Student news, local author publishes a book, cleanup day and more in Plum

Women’s Business Network meetings

The Murrysville Chapter of the Women’s Business Network holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. April meetings will take place on April 8 and 22. For more information, contact Katrina Burkett at 412-856-5250.

The All Virtual Chapter holds regular meetings via Zoom on the first and third Wednesdays of each month from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. The April meetings are April 7 and April 21. Guests are welcome to attend at no cost. For more information, contact chapter representative Jennifer Pasquale at 412-908-1663.

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

Student news

• Christopher Schell has been named to the provost’s list at Troy University for Term 3 of the 2020-2021 academic year.

The provost’s list honors full-time undergraduate students who are registered for at least 12 semester hours and who have a GPA of at least 3.65.

• Giovanni Vigilante, a member of the Colgate University Class of 2022, has earned the fall 2020 dean’s award with distinction. Vigilante is an environmental studies major.

Local author publishes book

Plum resident Gene Madia has published his first book titled “The Fulfillment of Passover and the Timeline of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ.” The book is the first in a series titled The Common Man’s Commentary. It’s available online at WestBow Press Bookstore in hardback, paperback and eBook.

Plum to hold 5th annual community cleanup day April 24

The Borough of Plum will holds its fifth annual community cleanup day from 8:30 to 10 a.m. April 24 at the Plum Borough Works Facility, 2001 Old Mine Road.

To participate, you must register by email. Send your group name and expected number of participants to plumcleanup@plumboro.com.

The deadline to register is April 12. For more information, visit plumboro.com.

Drive-thru recycling event

Noble Environmental will host a drive-thru recycling event April 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Riverside Park in Oakmont.

People can bring TVs, monitors, propane cylinders, non-video display electronics, paint, lawn and garden products, light bulbs, automotive products and more.

Registration is required. Go to nobleenviro. com or call 412-567-6566 for more information.

Easter egg hunt

Allegheny Freedom Works will host an Easter egg hunt at 2 p.m. March 28 at Living Word of Plum, 200 Elicker Road.

More than 500 eggs will be hidden. There will be prizes, a 50/50 raffle and other activities for children.

The event is free. For more information, email info@alleghenyfreedomworks.org or go to alleghenyfreedomworks.org.

Easter event registration open

Registration is open for the Drive-Thru Eggstravaganza. The event will be from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 3 at the Plum Public Works Facility. Participants must remain in their cars to receive a “bunny bag.”

HotBunz and Pappy’s Kettle Corn will be offering food at the Renton Road entrance.

The Plum Rotary will be collecting new socks for the homeless.

There are only 750 spots available for children 10 and younger. Register fora time at plumboro.com. The event is free for Plum Borough residents only.

Easter services

The Monroeville Christian Church will be holding a Bible study at 9:30 a.m. and Easter services at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. on April 4.

All services will be in-person and broadcast live online from their Facebook page and at MonroevilleChristianChurch.com.

A staffed nursery and children’s classes are available during all service times.

Plum Clean-Up Week

Free registration is open for the Plum Clean-Up Week. The cleanup is from April 19 to 24.

Organizers will match volunteers with seniors, and they can coordinate the best times during the week to lend a hand with yardwork or various tasks around the house. Those volunteers are asked to use their own equipment and supplies.

Register to volunteer at plumboro.com.

Deadline for volunteer registration is April 12.

Fire Camp & Junior Fire Academy

Registration is open for the Holiday Park Volunteer Fire Department’s annual Fire Camp & Junior Fire Academy.

The third annual fire camp will be held from June 21 to 25.

Space is limited. There are three ways to register: email chief@holidayparkvfd.org; call 724-327-3456; or stop by in-person by visiting the fire station on any Tuesday between 6 and 10 p.m.