Plum School District changes procedures for athletic events
The Plum School District is implementing two new procedures at games and events.
All students in kindergarten through sixth grade will have to be accompanied by an adult who must stay with them throughout the game.
No carry-ins such as coolers, bottles and footballs will be permitted. Bleacher seats, cushions and binoculars are permitted.
The district also will reinforce its policy of no reentry at all times and no entry after the end of the second quarter.
Plum EMS to host car seat safety check
Plum EMS will hold a free car seat safety check from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 at the borough public works garage bays, 2001 Mike Thomas Way.
To make a required appointment, call 412-793-4801, email operations@plumems.com or visit link.plumboro.com/carseat.
Certified child passenger safety technicians will check for recalls, ensure safety seats are installed to manufacturer specification and verify child height, weight and development level is appropriate for your car seat.
Rosedale Fall Festival runs Sept. 12-14
The Rosedale Fall Festival, organized by Rosedale Beach Club in Verona, will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 12-14.
Proceeds from the festival support the pool, which has been operating since 1926.
The family-friendly event will feature festival food, including fresh-cut fries, walking tacos and funnel cakes, as well as a Kidz Zone, live music, local vendors, games and carnival rides.
Admission is free.
Date changed for coffee with Plum mayor, manager
Plum Mayor Harry Schlegel and borough Manager David Soboslay will be available for informal conversations on borough-related topics during “Coffee with the Mayor and Manager” beginning at 6 p.m. Sept. 25 in the banquet hall of the municipal building, 2000 Mike Thomas Way.
The date of the gathering was changed from the originally scheduled date of Sept. 19.
Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP to events@plumboro.com.
Plum schedules annual Fall Fest
Plum will hold its annual Fall Fest from noon to 8 p.m. on Sept. 28 at Plum Creek Park, 1040 Ross Hollow Road.
Children’s activities will run from 1 to 5 p.m.
The event will include a farmers market, food trucks, arts and crafts, kids games, craft beers and pony rides.
Plum High School reunions in works
Three Plum High School groups are planning reunions this year:
• The Plum High School Class of 1974 will celebrate its 50th reunion Sept. 13 at Veltre’s Wedding & Event Center, 324 Coxcomb Hill Road, Plum. Details: 412-366-6689 or email plumalum74@gmail.com.
• The Plum High School Class of 1979 will have its 45th reunion from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Edgewood Country Club, 100 Churchill Road, Wilkins. Cost: $68 per person. There will be a cash bar, dinner stations and beverages, as well as a DJ, photographer and raffle. Tickets: Mail checks made payable to Susan DePalma, Plum High 1979, to 3271 Hawk Drive, North Huntingdon, PA 15642; or send payment via Zelle to Susan DePalma. Details: plumhigh1979@gmail.com.
• The Plum High School Class of 1984 is planning its 40th reunion for 5 to 10 p.m. Oct. 5 at Hill Crest Country Club, 3411 Leechburg Road, Lower Burrell. Cost: $70 per person, includes a taco and fajita station, pasta station, appetizers, Pittsburgh cookie table and cake. There will be a cash bar. Checks made out to PHS 84 Reunion should be sent c/o Diane Fellers, 3240 Dorothy St., Lower Burrell, PA 15068. Deadline: July 31. Details: plumreunion1984@gmail.com.
Teen suicide prevention car show planned
A car show benefitting the Mark Matesic Memorial Foundation will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 28 at Plum High School, 900 Elicker Road.
Matesic was 16 when he died by suicide in March 2022. His mother, Jennifer Martinez, created the foundation, which awards scholarships to junior firefighters and students in the JROTC program.
Registration costs $10 and will start at 10 a.m. the day of the show. Dash plaques will be given to the first 100 cars.
There will be food trucks, a basket raffle and touch-a-truck.
Plum plans fall leaf collection
Plum’s leaf collection program will start on Oct. 15 and will run through the first week of December.
Leaf collection will be the weekday following residents’ normal trash pickup day. There will be no leaf collection on Nov. 11, 28 and 29.
The borough says it could change if winter storm events occur which would cause leaf collecting equipment to be switched over to winter maintenance equipment.
Group offers support for weight loss
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All are welcome to join the men and women at Oakmont TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) who are learning how to lose weight.
With in-person meetings, rewards, support and encouragement, we gain knowledge of healthy eating and exercise.
You may visit with no obligation Tuesdays at 5:45 p.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1261 Pennsylvania Ave. in Oakmont. Weigh-in is private followed by a brief business meeting, sharing time, and educational program all ending by 7:15.
There is well-lit parking, wheelchair accessibility and security. For details, call 412-828-3854 or e-mail jmjkwj@gmail.com.
Verona Farmers Market sets up Thursdays
Verona’s seasonal farmers market has kicked off into full swing. Hosted every Thursday until Nov. 21, each market features a list of local vendors.
For special announcements about the market, visit the Verona Farmers Market Facebook page.
Assistance available for veterans, spouses
State Rep. Joe McAndrew’s office, 77 Universal Road, Suite 1, in Penn Hills provides free assistance to veterans and their spouses from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the last Wednesday of every month.
A veteran service officer from the American Legion will be on hand to help with a variety of needs, including compensation and pension claims, education benefits, enrollment in the VA health care system, burial and survivor benefits, state benefits, and obtaining military personnel and medical records.
There are limited appointments available for August. To make an appointment, call 412-793-2448.
McAndrew’s 32nd District covers Plum, Oakmont, Verona and Penn Hills.