In brief: Paper shredding event, yard waste collection and more in the South Hills

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 though 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 may be disposed per vehicle.

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

Spring yard waste/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.

Bethel Park Cleanup

The Municipality of Bethel Park is once again sponsoring the Annual Spring Clean-Up Day on April 24.

If you or a group you’re involved in would like to join, contact Janet Davin at 412-831-6800, x211 or email jdavin@bethelpark.net for more information. In the event of severe weather, another day convenient for clean-up can be chosen.

Kindergarten registration

Baldwin-Whitehall School District Kindergarten Registration for the 2021-2022 school year is open until April 9. For more information and to complete the online registration process, visit www.bwschools.net.

Pleasant Hills Garden Club meeting

The Pleasant Hills Garden Club meeting is scheduled for 1 p.m. April 12 at Pleasant Hills’ Mowry Park at the large pavilion. The program “Chrysalis and Butterflies” will be presented by knowledgeable club members.

The PHGC always welcomes new members and non-members are welcome to attend.

Summer help wanted in Jefferson Hills

The Borough of Jefferson Hills is seeking applicants for summer help in the Public Works Department. Work duties include grass cutting, weed whacking, field and park maintenance and clean-up and labor on road construction projects.

General work hours are Mondays through Fridays 6 a.m.-2 p.m. and will be required to work one weekend per month.

Applications are available on the Borough’s website or at the Borough Offices, 925 Old Clairton Road, Jefferson Hills, PA. 15025. The deadline to apply is April 15. For more information and the application, visit www.jeffersonhillsboro.org.

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.