In brief: Elm Leaf park grant, summer concert series and more in the South Hills

Elm Leaf Park grant

Baldwin Borough’s efforts to upgrade Elm Leaf Park were selected to receive a $100,000 county grant, according to state Rep. Jessica Benham, D-Allegheny.

“I’m thrilled to see that these investments are continuing to be made in our communities and to assist projects that will benefit all of our neighbors,” Benham said. “If the last year has underlined one thing, it’s how critical open, public parks are to everyone’s health and well-being, and I want to congratulate Baldwin Borough and all of the volunteers and community members who have worked on this project.”

The $100,000 grant, awarded through Allegheny County’s Community Infrastructure and Tourism Fund grant program, will help with the third phase of the borough’s park project. According to the borough, the third phase will include redeveloping parts of the park, adding disability access, a new small playground, and expanding the existing concessions area among other things.

Summer concert series seeking sponsors

This summer, the Jefferson Hills Recreation Initiative plans to host a limited concert series at the Andrew Riley Memorial Park amphitheater. The events will be free and open to the public.

The JHRI is seeking sponsorships from local businesses to help cover the costs. The deadline to apply is April 30.

For more information, contact Ashley Delgado at steellotusgiftshop@gmail.com or text 412-733-4359.

Paper shredding event

A Better Business Bureau free paper shredding event will take place April 17 from 10 a.m. to noon. (or until filled) at the Pleasant Hills Borough Building, 410 E. Bruceton Road.

BBB volunteers will guide cars through a moving line, offload and shred disposable items on the spot and distribute goodie bags containing educational ID theft and fraud prevention materials. Attendees must remain in their cars. Walk-ups are not permitted. Materials will be removed from the trunk only. A maximum of three boxes/bags of paper-based materials per vehicle may be disposed of.

For more information, visit bbb.org or call 877-267-5222.

Spring yard waste and leaf collection

South Park Township has contracted with Waste Management for the collection and processing of yard waste, including leaves. The annual spring collection date is April 17. Yard-waste is to be placed curbside after 6 p.m. the evening prior to collection.

For more information, visit southparktwp.com.

Jefferson Hills Recreational Initiative Scholarship

The Jefferson Hills Recreational Initiative Scholarship was established to award two seniors, one male and one female, at Thomas Jefferson High School with a one-time $1,000 check made payable to the winner’s post-secondary school. The deadline to apply is April 30. Email applications to borough manager John Stinner.