In brief: Whitehall history program, CPR certification and more in the South Hills

Whitehall history program

Join Whitehall Mayor James Nowalk in the Whitehall Borough Community Room from 7-9 p.m. Jan. 5 to learn about how the borough was formed. Sponsored by the Whitehall Borough Historical Society, the free program will celebrate Whitehall’s 75th anniversary. For more information or to RSVP, email whitehallhistory100@gmail.com.

South Hills Women’s Club

The annual Holiday Party for the South Hills Womens Club will be held at Gianna Via’s, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 8. The group will resume its regular monthly meeting on Jan. 10. For more information, call Susan at 412-953-3209.

Library seeks crafters

Jefferson Hills Public Library officials are looking for some crafty patrons who would like to share their skills at an afternoon or evening program at the library, 925 Old Clairton Road. The library is scheduling for winter and spring patron programs and will pay for all supplies. Those interested can contact Jane Milner at milnerj@einetwork.net or call 412-973-7262.

CPR certification

A CPR/AED certification class is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. Jan. 10 at Jefferson Hills Public Library. The class is offered by Southeast Regional EMS. Admission is free. A $5 fee is requested for a certification card that will be mailed to those who successfully complete the class.

Space is limited. Registration is recommended. Call 412-973-7262 for more information.

Board member sought

Baldwin officials are seeking applicants to fill a position on the vacancy board. It is a volunteer position. The duty of this board is to appoint a person to fill an elected position should one become vacant due to death or resignation of said position. Interest forms are available on the borough website, baldwinborough.org.

Rotary scholarships

The Bob Williams Rotary Memorial Scholarship Program has scholarships available for the 2022-2023 academic year. In recent years, at least eight scholarships at $5,000 each have been awarded. High school seniors in Allegheny and Beaver Counties are eligible to apply. Vocational students, G.E.D students and those attending parochial, charter and private schools are also eligible.

Students must have a 2.5 or higher grade point average and also must complete an essay, which highlights their community/school service, as part of the application submission.

Complete application and criteria materials, including application deadline, are available on the Rotary District 7305 website, Scholarship Link, or from area high school counselors. For more information, contact Dr. Robert Arbuckle at rarbuckl@yahoo.com.

Women’s Business Network

Women’s Business Network members can take advantage of networking with other business women throughout the region, ongoing professional education and leadership opportunities. All professional women are invited to visit a local meeting as a guest. Find out more at www.wbninc.com.

The Pittsburgh West Chapter meets 1 p.m. Dec. 20 at Creative DIY Workshop, LLC, 535 Clever Road, McKees Rocks. For more information, contact Lori Altmeyer at 412-403-2600.

The South Hills Chapter meets 8 a.m. Dec. 15 at Panera Bread, The Galleria, 1500 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon. For more information, contact Serena King at 412-841-3007.

The Mount Lebanon Chapter meets at 8:30 a.m. Dec. 13 and 27 at Panera Bread, The Galleria, 1500 Washington Road, Mt Lebanon. For more information, contact Sarann Fisher at 412-571-5714 ext. 226.

The McMurray Chapter meets at 8:30 a.m. Dec. 21 at King’s Family Restaurant, Route 19, Canonsburg. For more information, contact Nina McKnight at 724-747-4260.

The Virtual Chapter’s next meeting via Zoom is 7 p.m. Dec. 21. For more information, contact Jennifer Pasquale at 412-908-1663.