Cornhole tournament to benefit Plum girls soccer team
The Plum girls high school soccer team is hosting a cornhole tournament fundraiser on April 26 at the Universal Banquet Hall in Penn Hills. The tournament is from 4 to 9 p.m. at the hall, 2240 Main Street, Penn Hills, PA 15235.
The cost is $60 per two-person team, and the BYOB event is for people 21 and older. There will be food, soda and water available, and there is a prize for the winning team.
Non-player guests are welcome to attend for $10. The event will include a 50/50 and raffles for prizes, such as signed sports memorabilia and more.
To register, visit forms.gle/a7WFHi4rQ8jTPWgq6.
UCC Board of Appeals hearing rescheduled
A hearing initially scheduled for March 5 was postponed for a second time after an ongoing legal battle involving various Oakmont businesses and the borough was to be brought in front of the Uniform Construction Code Board of Appeals.
Resident John Keefe owns multiple restaurants and properties in the borough, including The Lot at Edgewater, Vinnie’s Tavern (previously Oakmont Tavern), Pub 333, Hoffstot’s Cafe Monaco, Michael A’s, Carnivores and the closed Chelsea Grille.
He and his attorney have turned to multiple legal entities including the UCC Board claiming that Local Remedy Brewing on Allegheny Avenue is operating illegally by not adhering to an ordinance requiring establishments to have off-street parking. He and his attorney seek to appeal the brewery’s occupancy permit.
The hearing entered an extended recess Wednesday night after the UCC Board was unable to gather enough members to form a quorum. According to hearing officer Craig Alexander, the board needed at least three members to hear the case. Only two were available.
The hearing is scheduled to reconvene on April 16 at 6 p.m. in the Cheswick Borough building.
April meeting slated for Plum AARP
Plum AARP will hold its next meeting at noon April 8 at Unity Community Church.
Bring your favorite game, as the program will be playing games. Members may purchase tickets for $25 for the May luncheon, which will be May 13 at Jaden’s II.
As a fundraiser, three slices of pizza will be sold for $5.
Each AARP meeting features either a speaker or entertainment, and free cake and coffee/tea. Twice a year, the club offers hot dogs with condiments, chips and cake and coffee for $3.
In addition to the annual May luncheon, the organization hosts a Christmas party and an August social. Members have the opportunity to book one-day or longer trips through Thomas Tours or Louise Grassi Tours. Dues are $15 per year.
Newcomers are welcome to attend a regular meeting at noon the second Tuesday of each month, except June, at Unity Community Church. For more information, call Mary Lou at 724 327-8265.
Plum plans annual cleanup day
Volunteer registrations for Plum’s annual cleanup day are due by noon on April 4.
The eighth annual event will be held April 19.
Individuals, families, church and scout groups, athletic teams, homeowners associations, clubs and businesses are all encouraged to participate in cleaning up the community.
Registered volunteers will check in at the municipal building, 2000 Mike Thomas Way, at 8 a.m., where refreshments and supplies will be provided. Registered volunteers will receive shirts.
A form to register online is available at form.jotform.com/plumborough/2025-clean-up-day-volunteer-form.
Pet walk to benefit rescues planned for Boyce Park
The Wildflower Pet Walk, formerly the Friends of Jupiter Pet Walk, will be held April 27 at the Tanglewood Shelter on Pierson Run Road at Boyce Park.
The event starts at 9 a.m., with the walk beginning at 10, and will take place rain or shine. It includes a 1-mile walk, basket raffle, pet vendors, pet photos, food truck and local rescues. New dog and cat items will be collected for rescues.
Walk participants must register and sign a release. People may walk with or without a pet. All dogs must be leashed, licensed and vaccinated, and be people and dog friendly.
Proceeds benefit local rescues including Wildflowers Sanctuary, East Coast Bulldog Rescue, Homeless Cat Management Team and Bridges from Kuwait.
For details and how to get involved, visit amongthewildflowerssanctuary.com or email amongthewildflowerssanctuary@gmail.com.
Roadwork set through April on Allegheny River Boulevard
PennDOT is alerting motorists about maintenance work taking place through the end of April on Allegheny River Boulevard between Washington Boulevard and Sandy Creek Road in Penn Hills.
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Single-lane alternating traffic will be in place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays. PennDOT crews will conduct side dozing, shoulder cleanup, drainage ditching and other miscellaneous work in advance of seal-coating operations that will occur later this spring.
Flaggers will be on-site to guide traffic, and motorists should allow extra time when traveling through the corridor.
Free Easter dinner offered
A free Easter dinner is available on April 20 at Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish, 245 Azalea Drive in Monroeville. The holiday dinner will be held in the Lourdes Center from 12:30 to 3 p.m. or until food runs out.
Flea market, bake sale to benefit community center
The Riverview Community Action Center, 501 Second St., Oakmont, is planning a flea market and bake sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 12.
The event will be held indoors; visitors should use the Delaware Avenue entrance.
All proceeds will benefit the Riverview Community Action Center, which serves the surrounding communities.
Credit cards will be accepted.
Oakmont Elks hosts fish fries
Oakmont Elks Lodge #1668 is hosting a takeout-only fish fry every Friday during Lent from 3 to 7 p.m. at 106 Washington Ave.
Options include beer-battered cod, baked cod and fried shrimp dinners with French fries and cole slaw for $15. A la carte fish sandwiches cost $12. Sides are macaroni and cheese, and haluski. Desserts are available, and cash or credit cards are accepted.
For more information, call 412-828-1668 or 412-860-3413 after noon each Friday.
Holiday Park Bible Church welcomes Plum community
Holiday Park Bible Church, at 4842 Hialeah Drive just off Route 286, invites the community to join in worship, fellowship and exciting upcoming events for all ages.
• Easter egg hunt: Bring the family for a fun-filled morning on April 19. Enjoy an exciting egg hunt, engaging story time, creative crafts, face painting, games and delicious food. Registration is open.
• Men’s breakfast, women’s Bible study: Join us on the second Saturday of every month for a free and hearty breakfast, where men can connect and encourage one another and grow in faith. At the same time, women are welcome to enjoy a nourishing breakfast while participating in our ladies’ Bible study.
• Weekly worship services: We welcome you to worship with us every Sunday at 10:30 a.m., with Sunday School beginning at 9:30. Enjoy complimentary coffee and pastries as we come together in faith and fellowship.
For more details, visit hpbchurch.com or follow them on social media.
August Wilson center seeks artwork for exhibit
The August Wilson African American Cultural Center is inviting artists of African descent living in the Greater Pittsburgh area to submit work for Being/Seen, a group exhibition opening in May.
Selected artwork will be displayed at the center’s first-floor galleries, including the Victoria Gallery and Yvonne Cook Family Regional Gallery. The group exhibition will run concurrently with “Determined to Be: The Sculpture of John Rhoden,” the first major retrospective of prolific 20th century African American sculptor John W. Rhoden (1916-2001).
Artists may submit new or existing work that reflects their personal experience or perspective on Being/Seen.
Emerging, early-career and established artists 18 and older from Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Lawrence, Washington and Westmoreland counties are encouraged to submit work. All mediums will be considered.
The deadline to apply is April 6, and the submission fee is a $5 to $15 suggested donation.
For details about the exhibit’s theme and to access the online submission form, visit awaacc.org/news/being-seen-an-open-call-for-art.
Artists will be notified in early May. Selection includes a $190 honorarium and complimentary one-year membership to the August Wilson African American Cultural Center.
For questions, contact programming@awaacc.org.
Group offers support for weight loss
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.