In brief: Penn Hills and Verona area happenings, week of May 6, 2024

Upgrades under way at library

The Penn Hills Library, 1037 Stotler Road, installed new computers for public use May 1.

The library also is in the process of updating its Job and Career Resource Center. New additions there include a job and career binder with local job opportunities, as well as resume and cover letter worksheets.

For details, call the library at 412-775-4700.

Variety of programs for all ages on tap

The Penn Hills Library is spotlighting several of its many May programs for children, teens and adults. For a complete list and to register where required, visit pennhillslibrary.org.

CHILDREN

• Children’s Self Care: 5 to 5:45 p.m. May 7, 14 and 21. During Mental Health Awareness Month in May, stop by the library for mindfulness tips and strategies as well as relaxing do-it-yourself activities. Registration is required.

• Magical Monarch Butterflies: 11:30 a.m. May 25. Children 6 to 11 are invited to learn about these amazing pollinators. A monarch caterpillar will be supplied, one per family, for children to take home and watch develop. Registration is required.

TEENS (open to children in grades 6 to 12)

• Make Your Own Animal Cracker Pillow: 3:30 to 5 p.m. May 8. Use hot glue and felt to make a pillow shaped like an animal cracker. No registration is required. To sign up for text reminders for all Teen Programs, text TEENSPH to 412-240-6540.

• Learn Punch Needling: 4 to 5 p.m. May 20. Learn about punch needling and create your own mini fruit rug. No experience and no registration required. No registration is required.

• Make Your Own Cardboard Aquarium: 3:30 to 5 p.m. May 22. Use cardboard and paint to create your own desktop aquarium. All teens in grades 6 to 12 are welcome to attend. No registration is required.

• Sew Your Own Embroidered Garden: 3:30 to 5 p.m. May 29. Learn basic embroidery stitches and create a garden of embroidered flowers. No registration is required.

ADULTS

• Taiko: Japanese Drumming Performance: 1 to 2 p.m. May 11. Witness the ancient art of Japanese drumming by Pittsburgh Taiko from the Japan-America Society of Pennsylvania. Registration is required.

• Knitting and Fiber Arts Meetup: 11 a.m. May 18. Bring your knitting needles, crochet hooks and embroidery hoops to the library. Meet other fiber art enthusiasts and share your works in progress. No registration is required.

• Monarch Butterflies: 6 to 7 p.m. May 20. Celebrate spring with Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas as she discusses the migration of the monarch butterflies. Registration is required.

Ministry stocks seasonal clothes

The Clothesline Ministry in Penn Hills is stocked with clothing for the warmer seasons.

The free ministry is open from 10 a.m. to noon every Thursday at Mt. Hope Community Presbyterian Church, 12106 Frankstown Road.

People are welcome to stop by and pick up spring and summer clothes.

Senior citizens invited to free fair

Penn Hills is celebrating Older Americans Month with a free Senior Fair and open house on May 17.

The Penn Hills Senior Center and Juniper Village are hosting the event in the first-floor activity room of the senior center, 147 Jefferson Road.

A representative from UPMC will conduct several health tests, including ones for bone density and blood pressure.

Attendees are encouraged to stay for lunch.

For details, call 412-244-3400.

Nominees sought for Rosedale Beach Club’s DeLuca award

The Rosedale Beach Club Board of Directors is seeking nominations for its second annual Tony DeLuca Award, which grants a family membership to a person who dedicates their time to serving the community without seeking recognition.

Nominees should possess the qualities DeLuca embodied in his everyday life: serving, helping and supporting others with kindness and respect. Rosedale Beach Club will choose one nominee to award a membership.

To nominate someone, send a letter describing how the person embodies the above values.

Send nominations by mail to the Rosedale Beach Club, 5401 Third St., Verona, PA 15147 or email theboard@rosedalebeachclub.com. The deadline is May 20.

Nominees do not need to be a current or previous member of the pool.

‘Bowl for the Cure’ set at Nesbit’s Lanes

The 15th annual “Bowl for the Cure” will be held beginning at 9 a.m. May 18 at Nesbit’s Lanes, 3501 Leechburg Road, in Plum.

The cost is $20 per person or $100 per lane and includes bowling, shoes, pizza, pop, random drawings, a 50-50 drawing, basket auction and door prizes.

Proceeds will benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation, a nonprofit that raises money to help those diagnosed with breast cancer and their survivors.

For details, contact Seanna at 412-510-3876 or email her at bowlforthecure@comcast.net.

Psychic fair planned

The next 3 Rivers Psychic Fair will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 11 at the Comfort Inn, 699 Rodi Road.

The fair, which is held four times a year, offers psychic, intuitive and medium readings as well as Reiki healers, energy healers and holistic products. Admission is $5. There will be a 50-50.

For details, visit www.3riverspf.com. To view a list of readers and vendors, visit facebook.com/3RiversPsychicFair.

Free smoke detectors available to residents

State Rep. Joe McAndrew, D-Penn Hills, has teamed up with the American Red Cross to offer free smoke detectors to residents in Oakmont, Penn Hills, Plum and Verona.

The American Red Cross also will install the smoke detectors in your home for free.

To sign up, call 412-263-5278. A Red Cross representative will ask for some information and then schedule a time to install the smoke detectors.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets Tuesday evenings

The local chapter of TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), a support group to help those struggling with weight loss, meets Tuesday evenings at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1261 Pennsylvania Ave., in Oakmont. Meetings begin with a private weigh-in between 5:45 and 6:10 p.m.

Anyone interested in joining can attend a meeting and decide if TOPS is right for them. For details, call 412-828-3854 or email jmjkwj@gmail.com.

Class of 1974 to gather

The Penn Hills High School Class of 1974 will have its 50th reunion at 6 p.m. June 8 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Downtown Pittsburgh.

The venue changed from the Monroeville DoubleTree, which recently announced its closure.

The cost is $65. The gathering will include appetizers, food stations, dessert, nonalcoholic beverages, a photo booth and a DJ. There will be a cash bar.

To make a reservation, visit Penn Hills Class of 1974 on Facebook, email PHHS74Reunion@gmail.com or contact Deborah (Tedesco) Gathagan at dgathagan@verizon.net.

Household chemical collection scheduled

The Pennsylvania Resource Council will hold a household chemical collection from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 17 at Boyce Park in Plum.

Individuals can drop off automotive fluids, household cleaners, pesticides, paints and other household chemicals. A $20 fee covers disposal of up to 10 gallons or 50 pounds of material per vehicle. Loads exceeding 10 gallons and 50 pounds will be subject to additional fees.

Participants must register in advance at prc.org/collectionevents or by calling 412-488-7490.