In brief: Cub Scout signups, I-19 road work and more around Sewickley

Cub Scouts sign-up night

Cub Scout Pack 243 (first through fifth grade) will have its sign-up night from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 21 in the basement of the Sewickley Presbyterian Church, 414 Grant St. Pack 243 follows the Presbyterian Church covid protocols. Masks are required for all attendees.

For more information, contact Justin Fruehauf at Sewickley243@gmail.com.

I-79 road work

Roadwork on Interstate 79 in Glenfield, Sewickley Hills and Franklin Park boroughs, and Kilbuck, Aleppo, and Ohio townships has begun, according to PennDOT.

Lane restrictions and shoulder closures will occur in both directions of I-79 between the Neville Island Bridge and I-279 weeknights from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. through late November. One lane of traffic in each direction will be maintained during operations.

Crews will conduct longitudinal joint sealing, pavement marking installation, crossover and emergency pull-off construction, and lighting upgrades. The work is in advance of the long-term traffic pattern change in 2022.

Future improvements include four bridge deck replacements, one bridge preservation, milling and resurfacing, preservation work on seven sign structures, installation of five new ITS signs, guide rail improvements, signage updates, and pavement marking installation. Crossovers will occur on I-79 in 2022 and 2023 for bridge deck replacement work. The majority of the project will conclude in the fall of 2023.

The prime contractor on this $26.49 million project is the Joseph B. Fay Company. Work on the project will be coordinated with other projects in the area.

An Evening with Kristin Hannah

Penguin Bookshop will welcome “The Four Winds” author Kristin Hannah for a virtual book club event at 8 p.m. Sept. 23. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Visit penguinbookshop.com for more information or to register.

Harvest Dinner

Little Hill U.M. Church, 2350 Magee Road Ext., Franklin Park, will host a Harvest Dinner from 4-7 p.m. Sept. 18. Dinner includes breaded chicken, corn casserole, green beans, oven-roasted potatoes, cabbage and noodles, and pumpkin bars. Take-outs are welcome, and masks are required. Cost for adults is $12, ages 6-12 $6, and 5 and under are free.

Greater Pittsburgh Business Connection

The Greater Pittsburgh Business Connection, a referral group of business professionals, will meet Sept. 22 at the Eat N’ Park on Route 60 in Robinson Township for breakfast from 7:15 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Speakers will be Suzette McCarrell of McCarrell Landscape Construction and Stephanie Milazzo of Mary Kay. To attend, become a member or for more information, visitgpbc-pgh.org or call 412-364-6446 ext. 302.

Glass recycling

Pennsylvania Resources Council’s Traveling Glass Recycling Bin Program, which provides a free recycling service that rotates through a variety of locations in the region, will be at Sewickley Riverfront Park from Sept. 25-30. Individuals can drop off glass bottles, jars and jugs of all colors (no color sorting required). Containers should be empty and rinsed, with lids and labels still on. Bags and boxes used to deliver glass must be discarded off-site. For more information, visit prc.org/glassrecycling.

Girl Scouts Recruitment Night

Glen Oaks Girl Scouts is hosting an information event for parents of K-12th grade girls. Recruitment Night will include a presentation and Q&A with Sewickley area volunteers from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Club Thaw outdoor pavilion, 174 Campmeeting Road Ext. Learn about local opportunities to make friends, try new things and practice leadership skills. Girls are welcome to attend activities with older scouts. For a limited time, new girls get 30% off the $25 annual membership fee, payable by credit or check. Financial aid is available. For more information, contact Jennifer Nastasi at JoinGlenOaksGS@gmail.com or 708-829-8734.

Beth Samuel Jewish Center

Upcoming programs at Beth Samuel Jewish Center include:

• Torah Yoga and Medication on Zoom, 8:45 a.m. Sept. 18.

Email BethSamuelOffice@comcast.net for more information or for Zoom log-in links when necessary.