Turkey Trot registration open
Sewickley Valley YMCA’s Virtual Turkey Trot registration is open. Challenge yourself to a walk or run a 5K before Nov. 30, wherever and whenever you want – and sleep in on Thanksgiving morning.
The Turkey Trot is a joint project of the Heritage Valley Health System Foundation and the Sewickley Valley YMCA. Proceeds benefit the Faith in Action program at the Sewickley Valley YMCA, which is designed to meet the transportation needs of the elderly in the community by providing rides to medical treatments and doctor appointments. For more information or to register, visit sewickleyymca.org.
Glass recycling
Pennsylvania Resources Council’s traveling glass recycling bin will be at Sewickley Riverfront Park, 300 Chadwick St, Nov. 21-28. All colors of glass bottles, jars and jugs will be accepted. The following items will not be accepted: cut glass, glass bakeware, mirrors, porcelain and ceramics, stemware, light bulbs, televisions and window glass. For more information, visit prc.org/glassrecycling.
Greater Pittsburgh Business Connection
The Greater Pittsburgh Business Connection, a referral group of business professionals, will meet at the Eat’n Park on Route 60 in Robinson Township for breakfast from 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. Nov. 18. Speakers are Zach Cagni of Sentric Payroll Services and Bill Paviol of ADT Security Systems. For details, visit www.gpbc-pgh.org or call 412-364-6446, ext. 302.
Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Coraopolis United Methodist Church will hold its Eighth Annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner 1-2 p.m. Nov. 26. This year’s dinner will be a grab-n-go format at the church located at 1205 Ridge Ave. in Coraopolis. Menu items include turkey, homemade mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, sweet potatoes, green beans, cranberries and dessert. The dinner is free and all are welcome from the West Hills community. The church is proud to partner with Coraopolis Community Development for this year’s event. To reserve your meal by Nov. 18 or to learn about volunteering, email office@coraopolisumc.org or call 412-264-3727.
Luminaria sale
Boy Scouts from Sewickley Troop 243 are selling luminaria kits for the holiday season. Each kit contains 10 five-inch candles, 10 white paper bags and a bag of sand. The price is $12/kit, by check or PayPal. Orders will be taken through Dec. 7, with delivery to your home on Dec. 12. To order, email BSTroop243Sewickley@gmail.com or call Jennifer Nastasi at 708-829-8734.
Beth Samuel Jewish Center virtual programs
BSJC will host all programs through Zoom until further notice. Upcoming programs include:
Todd DePastino of The Veterans Breakfast Club presents “History of Hobos,” 7 p.m. Nov. 12.
BSJC Movie Club discusses “Dancing in Jaffa,” 8 p.m. Nov. 15.
Torah Yoga and Meditation class, 8:45 a.m. Nov. 21.
Email BethSamuel Office@comcast.net for more information or Zoom login links.
Fall for the Arts online auction
Whether you are an experienced art collector or an art enthusiast looking to purchase your first piece, Sweetwater’s FALL for the ARTS online art auction – through Nov. 22 – has works that you will fall in love with! As a fundraiser for the center, as well as a benefit for its talented professional artists, the two-week auction of original paintings and fine art prints has a wide variety of styles and prices. With works from a curated list of some of the most accomplished regional artists, you are sure to find a piece for your collection that you will cherish for years to come.
View the auction at sac.betterworld.org/auctions/FALL-for-the-ARTS.
