In brief: Jefferson Hills Public Library sale, yard sale, more in South Hills

Library book sale

Jefferson Hills Public Library at 925 Old Clairton Road will host a book sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 16-17 and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 18.

People who wish to donate books to the sale must do so by July 13.

Many books are expected to be sold for $1 or $2, with a $5 bag sale on July 18 in which patrons can stuff a bag full of books.

For more information, visit jeffersonhillslibrary.org.

Pomp, Pride and Circumstance virtual talk

Join Whitehall Public Library for a virtual talk that gives new meaning to “click and drag.” In the special Pride Month presentation, Pomp, Pride, and Circumstance: A Charming Tête-à-tête on Diva Worship with Dr. Veronica Bleaus. In the prerecorded talk that will be released June 29, Bleaus will speak about the practice of diva worship in the LGBTQ community. Why do divas hold such importance? How do divas influence drag performance? And what makes their legacy so endearing and exciting?

Participants may even learn the secrets to becoming a diva themselves.

To register and watch the video early, call 412-882-6622 or visit whitehallpubliclibrary.org.

State of emergency has ended

Jefferson Hills officials have ended the borough’s state of emergency that was declared last year due to the covid-19 pandemic. The borough building at 925 Old Clairton Road is open for in-person business during normal business hours.

For more information, visit jeffersonhillsboro.org or call 412-655-7735.

Yard sale

The Youth Group of South Hills Church of the Nazarene, 5601 Library Road, is having a yard sale on June 26 from 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. Rent A Table for $20. All profit is yours; vendor space is $30.

The youth group will be selling and donations can be dropped in the Youth Center. Full profit goes toward the Nazarene Youth Conference 2023 Trip. Contact Mara Fannie at mfannie@shcn.org to reserve tables or space.

Car cruises

The Jefferson Hills Fire Rescue will be holding car cruises July 31 and Aug. 21 from 3-8 p.m at the Floreffe Volunteer Fire Company, 1540 State St.

The station is looking for businesses to help donate door prizes. For more information, visit the Jefferson Hills Fire Rescue’s official Facebook page.

Summer camp applications open

Jefferson Hills will be offering its summer camp July 5-30 at Gill Hall Park.

The Borough Summer Recreation program is available for children ages 6-10, or those students entering first grade through students entering sixth grade.

Because of the pandemic, changes and safety protocols will be instituted for the protection of campers and counselors alike. Mandatory mask-wearing and social distancing while at camp must be followed. To further ensure camp safety, participants will be grouped into pods of eight students who will act independently from other pods throughout the camp.

Space is limited. Those interested must turn in their application, liability waiver release and $40 payment to the Jefferson Hills Public Library during regular hours. Once all spots are filled, a waiting list will be kept in the event spots open up.

For more information, visit jeffersonhillsboro.org.