In brief: Memorial Day events, pool passes available and more in Shaler area

Shaler Memorial Day parade and service

Shaler Township’s Memorial Day Parade will begin at 10:45 a.m. May 27 at Morewood Road. It will proceed to Mt. Royal Cemetery, where a service will take place. The event is conducted by the Shaler American Legion Post 785 and VFW Post 9199.

Etna Memorial Day parade

Etna’s Memorial Day parade starts at 9:30 a.m. May 27 on Butler Street. It will be followed by a service at the War Memorial at 11:30 a.m.

Etna pool passes available

Season passes for Etna’s pool are currently available. Cost is $150 per family and $105 for individuals who are residents of Etna Borough. Residents of Shaler Area and Fox Chapel school districts are $190 per family and $120 for individual passes. Etna Borough senior citizens can receive passes for free with proof of residency. Applications are available online at etnaborough.org.

125th committee

Shaler Township is looking for a committee to help with planning a year-long celebration to commemorate its 125th anniversary in 2025. If interested, complete a questionnaire at shaler.org by June 14.

Free community meal

Looking for a night off from cooking? A time to socialize with friends and neighbors? Bethlehem Lutheran Church is hosting a free community meal the first Monday of each month, from 5 to 7 p.m. at 1719 Mount Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. The next dinner is on June 3. Visit belc.org for more information, or call the church office at 412-486-0550.

Student news

Spencer Matan graduated with honors from the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering with a degree in civil engineering.

The following students made the dean’s list at Pennsylvania Western University for the spring 2024 semester: Nickolas Basham, Lexi Bruner, Justin Donnick, Neriah Hartz, Bryan Karpinski, Emma Leo, Victoria Martrano, Aniya Peterson, Megan Povich, Mekhi Reynolds and Erika Waldron.