In brief: Women's Business Network meetings, yard sale, more in South Hills

Women’s Business Network

All professional women are welcome to attend as a guest at the meeting for no charge. At the time of publication, many chapters are meeting virtually; please check with the local chapter representative for more information. To learn more, visit www.wbninc.com.

The Mount Lebanon Chapter’s next meeting will be 8:30 a.m. June 24. To find out more, contact chapter representative Barbara Klein at 724-508-3283.

The Washington Chapter’s next meeting is 8:30 a.m. June 24. To find out more, contact chapter representatives Karen Kovac or Pam Slominay at 724-986-6739.

Mental health workshop for children

Whitehall Public Library will host a prerecorded digital talk, How to Talk to Children About Mental Health: A Picture Presentation with Dr. Mary Jo ‘Nonnie’ Podgurski at 1 p.m. June 22.

If the past year has taught us anything, it’s that talking about life’s challenging topics is crucial but not always easy. In her “Nonnie Talks” series, using illustrated interactions between two children and an older adult, Dr. Mary Jo Podgurski opens the door to communication between the generations by addressing complex issues with grace, humor, sensitivity and warmth.

In this picture presentation, Nonnie talks you through the process of how to engage children with heavy topics like depression, anxiety, counseling and the stigma often associated with mental illness. With the tips and listening strategies discussed in her talk, parents and guardians will feel more comfortable chatting about the occasional “elephant in the room” and fully embrace Dr. Podgurski’s belief that “each person is a person of worth.”

Register to view the video before anyone else. Early registrants will be eligible to win free copies of the book!

Register online at whitehallpubliclibrary.org or by calling 412-882-6622.

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.