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Temporary Route 380 light will become permanent
Construction on the intersection of Route 380 and Saltsburg Road will begin May 19.
Canonsburg-based Olympus Energy funded temporary traffic improvements as part of its Hermes fracking well pad project, built nearby on the Murrysville/Plum border off Logan’s Ferry Road. The new work will make those improvements permanent.
The intersection is an odd configuration where the state route numbers do not align with the local road names. Route 380/Fairview Drive turns sharply west as it becomes Saltsburg Road through Plum, and Route 286 (which is also part of Saltsburg Road, running across the top of Murrysville) banks south and suddenly becomes Golden Mile Highway.
Drivers headed north and east on Golden Mile Highway must now wait at the traffic light to turn left onto Saltsburg Road. The light also controls Route 380 traffic continuing straight onto Golden Mile Highway.
Fishing derby
The Sportsmen and Landowners Alliance of Murrysville will host the annual SLAM Youth Fishing Derby at 9 a.m. May 17.
It will be for children age 15 and under. The pond will be stocked at 8 a.m. Children are not required to have a fishing license. The morning will include food trucks, prizes and giveaways.
It will be at 4121 Sardis Road in Murrysville.
For more, email murrysville.slam@gmail.com.
Nail spa grand re-opening
The Nature Nail Spa, 4950 William Penn Highwy in Murrysville, will host a grand re-opening at its newly renovated location from 2-5 p.m. May 18.
Owner Kim Nguyen of Penn Township said she has upgraded the salon’s chairs and equipment and added more products.
“We wanted to create more of a high-end experience, and with ATA Martial Arts moving out, we were able to get a little more space and do some more,” Nguyen said.
Light refreshments will be provided at the grand opening.
Symphony East presents ‘Best of Broadway’
The Symphony East’s May 19 program will featured Aria412 performing a variety of Broadway hits.
It will be at 1 p.m. at The Lamplighter, 6566 William Penn Highway in Salem.
Reservations are not required. The cost is $15, with all proceeds going to support the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.
Dog training demonstration
Dog trainer Kevin Ziegler will host a dog training demonstration May 22 at Sardis Park.
Ziegler, who has 47 years of canine training experience, will cover basic obedience, crate training, the basics of hunting and retrieving and preventing gun-shy behavior.
Participants are asked not to bring their dogs.
There is no cost to attend. To register, call 724-327-2100, ext. 131.
Upcoming public meetings
• June 3: Export council, 6:30 p.m. at the borough building, 5821 Washington Avenue. An agenda is available in advance at ExportPennsylvania.com.
• June 4: Murrysville council, 7 p.m. at the municipal building, 4100 Sardis Road. Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast local access Channel 21 and streamed live at Murrysville.com.
• June 10: Delmont council, 7 p.m. at the borough building, 77 Greensburg Street. An agenda is available in advance at DelmontBoro.com.
• June 16: Franklin Regional school board combined committee-of-the-whole and voting meetings, 7:30 p.m. at the Murrysville municipal building, 4100 Sardis Road. Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast local access Channel 21 and streamed live at Murrysville.com.
Live music at Joey’s the Edge
Joey’s the Edge in Export will host a summer concert series. Shows will take place from 7-10 p.m. This season’s schedule is:
• Paxton Spangler Band: May 9
• David Tauberg Trio: May 10
• Johnny Bergin & His Band: May 16
• River City Blues Band: May 17
• Clever Medicine: May 24
• Wizdom Worldbeat Reggae Band: May 31 and July 26
• Billy Price: June 7 and Aug. 9
• John Gresh’s Gris-Gris: June 14 and Aug. 23
• Jimmy Mac & the Attack: June 21
• The Licks: June 28
• The Colbys Band: July 12
• Lenny Smith Project: July 19
• Nicole Belli Band: Aug. 2
• Crucible: Aug. 16
Joey’s will also host its regular weekly jam session, hosted by saxophonist Kenny Blake, from 8-11 p.m. each Tuesday. The bar is at 5904 Washington Avenue in Export.
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For more, call 724-327-3899.
Blood drive
The Murrysville Community Center and the American Red Cross will host a May 14 blood drive from 12:30-5:30 p.m.
To schedule an appointment, call 800-733-2767 or see RedCrossBlood.org.
The center is at 3091 Carson Avenue in Murrysville.
Camp Invention
Students in kindergarten through sixth grades are invited to take part in Camp Invention, a nationally recognized summer enrichment program, which will take place at several locations this summer in Murrysville.
Each year, the program features a new curriculum inspired by the new class of inductees at the National Inventors Hall of Fame.
It will be held June 16-20 at Franklin Regional Intermediate School, 4125 Sardis Road in Murrysville.
For more, or to register, see Invent.org/camp.
Franklin Regional baccalaureate service
Franklin Regional seniors, their families and friends are invited to the district’s annual baccalaureate service at 7 p.m. May 13.
It will be in the auditorium at Franklin Regional Senior High School, 3200 School Road in Murrysville.
The featured speaker will be Matt Beiriger. Prayer and readings will be conducted by Franklin Regional students. Please do not wear caps and gowns.
For more, call 724-327-1102.
Association of University People
The Association of University People invites potential new members to join them at an event.
The association invites singles age 50 and older, who are four-year college graduates, to join them for activities and to meet new people.
Activities include picnics, monthly dinners, a book group and meet-ups at local concerts and wineries.
For more, call 412-353-9088 or email AUPsingles@gmail.com.
For more, see ESALart.org.
Rewind Reuse center workshops
The Rewind Reuse Center in Export will offer five mini-camp sessions for elementary students who have completed grades 2-5. The cost is $5 per week, per child. Each session can accommodate 15 students. Sessions include:
• June 17 and 19, “Art Party” with lots of painting
• June 24 and 26, “Timber Gizmos and Games,” focusing on wood and hardware
• July 15 and 17, “Fantastic Fibers,” working with fabric and felt
• July 22 and 24, “Stupendous Sculpture,” working with clay shells and wire
• August 5 and 7, “Perfectly Paper,” focused on journals, folding and quilling
The center will also be closed the weeks of June 30, Aug. 18 and Aug. 24.
The center is at 5853 Washington Avenue in Export.
Learn to play pickleball
The Murrysville Recreation Department will host a “Pickleball: Learn to Play” program in May.
The program will take place on Tuesdays at 6 p.m., with sessions running May 13-27. Sessions will be at Kovalczik Park, 160 Koval Court in Murrysville.
The cost is $30 per person and the class is for adults age 18 and older. Participants must bring their own paddle.
Register online at MurrysvillePArecreation — click the “Program Registration” link.
For more, call 724-327-2100, ext. 131.