Free paper-shredding event set April 11
The AARP Fraud Watch Network is partnering with McCandless to help protect against identity theft.
A free paper-shredding event, sponsored by AARP, will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. April 11 at the Devlin Park/Town Hall parking lot at 9955 Grubbs Road.
Space is limited, and reservations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants can bring up to three bags or boxes of documents to shred on-site; the empty bags and boxes will be returned. Documents can include old financial documents, shipping labels, photos and more; there is no need to remove paperclips or staples.
The shredding event is open to everyone, not just AARP members.
To register, visit tinyurl.com/25erhjdr.
A.W. Beattie hosting fish frys
The A.W. Beattie Career Center’s annual lunchtime fish fry is in full swing.
Meals, which started Feb. 20, are served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Fridays at the school, 9600 Babcock Blvd., McCandless. The remaining dates are March 20 and 27.
Dine-in and takeout options are available, but preorders are not accepted.
Entrees range from $10 for grilled cheese to $15 for an 8-ounce baked or fried battered fish sandwich; each entree includes two sides, cole slaw, dessert and a drink.
Sides include fresh-cut fries, fresh-cut chips, loaded baked potato, mac and cheese, stewed tomatoes and cole slaw.
A la carte items will be available, including a 16-ounce serving of New England clam chowder with a breadstick for $4.50 and six lump crab fritters for $5.
Fresh cookies and pastries also will be available for purchase.
To view a full menu, visit beattietech.com/quick-links/beattie-restaurant.
All proceeds benefit the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, a vocational student organization.
The career center serves students from nine area school districts: Avonworth, Deer Lakes, Fox Chapel, Hampton, North Allegheny, North Hills, Northgate, Pine-Richland and Shaler Area.
For details, visit beattietech.com.
Garden club to learn tips on how to be pain-free outdoors
“Gardening Thyme: Avoid Aches and Pains while Gardening” will be the topic of Longvue Acres Garden Club’s program on March 24.
Taylor Docherty, a physical therapist at the UPMC Rehab Institute, will discuss how to enjoy a lifetime of gardening with less stress and pain to joints and muscles. Attendees will learn the correct techniques and best tools to use for garden and outdoor chores.
The program will begin at 7:45 p.m. in Northmont United Presbyterian Church, 8169 Perry Highway, McCandless.
Programs take place on the fourth Tuesday of each month and are free and open to the public.
For details, email longvueacresgardenclub1950@gmail.com.
Books sale underway at CCAC campus libraries
The four campus libraries of Community College of Allegheny County are hosting book sales from March 16-20.
All books, DVDs and CDs will be priced at $1 each. Proceeds will benefit the student textbook fund through the CCAC Educational Foundation.
The public sale will run from noon to 4:30 p.m. March 16-19 and 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 20.
Special pricing will take place the last two days of the sale, March 19-20, with books available at $5 per bag.
Here are the book sale locations:
• Allegheny Campus, 808 Ridge Ave, Pittsburgh: Foerster Student Services Center, first floor
• Boyce Campus, 595 Beatty Road, Monroeville: Fourth-floor auditorium lobby
• North Campus, 8701 Perry Highway, McCandless: Bookstore area and main atrium
• South Campus, 1750 Clairton Road, West Mifflin: B Building, main entrance
Easter Egg Hunt planned in McCandless
Registration is underway for the 2026 Easter Egg Hunt on March 28 at the Lorraine Rogers Fields in McCandless.
The cost is $5 for nonresidents and $3 for residents.
There will be sessions for three age groups: 10 to 10:30 a.m. for children 3 and younger; 10:30 to 11 a.m. for ages 4-6; and 11 to 11:30 a.m. for ages 7-10.
To register, visit secure.rec1.com/PA/mccandless-pa/catalog.
McCandless organizing first Bday 5K on July 4
McCandless is hosting its first-ever Bday 5K on July 4 at the North Park Boathouse, 10301 Pearce Mill Road.
Walkers, joggers and runners of all fitness levels are welcome to participate in this family-friendly race celebrating two birthdays — America’s 250th and McCandless’ 175th.
Don’t think you’re ready or have the experience? No problem. The town also is launching a couch to 5K program with Appalachian Running Co. the first week of May to get ready; visit townofmccandless.org for details as the date approaches.
Can’t participate but want to enjoy the festivities? Come cheer on all of our participants, make some funny signs and ring those cowbells for everyone.
Early bird registration runs through March 24. The cost is $35 for the 5K/Walk, $25 for the 1-mile Fun Run/Walk and $10 for the Kids Dash.
Regular price registration starts March 25.
To register, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/AllisonPark/McCandlessBday5K.
Free presentation to highlight life of Myron Cope
Seniors Helping Seniors Pittsburgh Northeast is hosting a presentation and book signing by “Behind the Yoi” co-author Dan Joseph at 2 p.m. April 17 in the Legacy Theater at Cumberland Woods Village, 700 Cumberland Drive, McCandless.
The event, held in conjunction with the Presbyterian Senior Care Network, is taking place just in time for Pittsburgh’s 2026 NFL Draft celebration.
Joseph, a Pittsburgh native, will discuss the 2024 biography of Myron Cope written with Cope’s daughter, Elizabeth. The book details the life and career of Cope, undoubtedly the most colorful voice in Pittsburgh broadcast history, as he built his legacy — first as a writer with magazines such as Sports Illustrated, then as a broadcaster with WTAE and the Steelers.
Joseph will share excerpts of Cope’s tapes, letters and photographs, which became the basis of the biography. Recorded highlights of Cope’s draft-day interviews and insights into the history of Cope’s creation, the Terrible Towel, will be shared.
Tickets to the event are free and open to the public, but reservations are required. To reserve a spot, call 412-742-8747.
Author to discuss America’s first highway
Local author and historian Brady Crytzer will present a talk on the National Road from 7 to 9 p.m. April 16 at the McCandless/northern Allegheny Heritage and Cultural Center, 830 Aufman Lane.
America’s first highway connected the Alleghenies to the Western frontier, and Crytzer will share its triumphs and tragedies.
Copies of his new book, “The National Road: George Washington and America’s First Highway West,” will be available for purchase.
The talk is open to all ages, but seating is limited.
To register, visit secure.rec1.com/PA/mccandless-pa/catalog.
Mark your calendars: The May 21 lecture will about the Roberto Clemente Museum and its collection of artifacts, art, literature, photos and memorabilia related to Pirates great Roberto Clemente and his teammates.
AAUW presents Gateway to Equity Award
Ana Kay Yaghoubian is the recipient of the American Association of University Women’s Gateway to Equity Award from the North Hills Pittsburgh Branch on March 18 during the Women’s History Month Program at La Roche University.
The Gateway to Equity Award honors an individual, a group or an organization that has shown by action and philosophy the promotion of the AAUW mission of equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy or research. It celebrates International Women’s Day, which is held annually on March 8.
Yaghoubian served as the director of education programs at Adagio Health, started a program to prevent dating violence and secured a federal grant from the Office of Population Affairs, for which she served as project director, as well as multiple grants from the state Department of Health. In doing so, the size of the department was doubled and expanded the geographic footprint of education programs in Southwestern Pennsylvania. She has developed and maintained partnerships throughout the region with schools, nonprofits and foundations.
Yaghoubian’s current advocacy efforts involves working on behalf of youth and equity in education as the director of Building for Success in School in Life at United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania. She serves on leadership teams with Pittsburgh Scholar House, the Office of Child Development University of Pittsburgh and PA Women Work.
AAUW branches across Pennsylvania held similar presentations to bring awareness to the work of those who promote the AAUW mission. AAUW is the nation’s leading organization for equity in higher education and women’s economic empowerment. Founded in 1881 by women who defied society’s conventions by earning college degrees, AAUW has since worked to increase women’s access, opportunity and equity in higher education through research, advocacy and philanthropy of more than $146 million, supporting thousands of women scholars.
For AAUW North Hills Pittsburgh membership information, visit aauwnorthhillspgh.org.
Church offering free spaghetti dinner on Tax Day
You deserve a break on Tax Day, and Ascension Lutheran Church is hosting a special event to help.
The church will serve a free spaghetti dinner drive-through from 4 to 7 p.m. April 15 at the church, 8225 Peebles Road, McCandless..
The meal will include spaghetti and meatballs, tossed salad, rolls with butter and dessert.
Everyone is welcome. Please drive to rear of church.
Ministerial group serving Good Friday breakfasts
The Richland Ministerial Association is offering two Good Friday breakfasts.
• Trinity Lutheran Church will host a Good Friday Women’s Breakfast at 8 a.m. April 3 at the church, 3832 Gibsonia Road, Richland.
The cost is $10 at the door.
Guest speakers will address the topic of “Giving New Life.” Cherie Peters has been an advocate for organ donation for more than 25 years. Jackie Hutz and her husband, Bill, are the co-founders of the nonprofit Team Fishguy Transplant Foundation.
To RSVP, call the church at 724-443-8110.
• First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown will host a Good Friday Men’s Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. April 3 at the church, 5825 Heckert Road, Richland.
The cost, payable at the door, is $12 for adults and $6 for boys 10 and younger.
The speaker will be Chuck Ondo, a Marine veteran who served as an undercover detective with the Pennsylvania State Police for 10 years and is now the co-founder and president of Semper Fi Mission.
To RSVP, call the church at 724-443-1555.
AAUW organizing 6th author fundraiser
The North Hills affiliate of the American Association of University Women is hosting its sixth annual For the Love of Books fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 30 at La Roche University, 9000 Babcock Blvd., McCandless.
Doors will open at 9:30 a.m.
The event will feature presentations by local authors followed by a panel discussion, book signings, vendors and raffle baskets.
Morning refreshments and a light, gluten-free and nut-free lunch will be served.
Seating is limited, and reservations are required by May 23.
The cost to attend is $45.
To purchase tickets, make checks out to AAUW North Hills Pittsburgh and mail to June Maier, 959 Broad Meadow Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. Include your email address to receive an email confirmation.
To learn more, visit aauwnorthhillspgh.org/6th-annual-for-the-love-of-books-fundraiser.
Proceeds help support AAUW’s mission to advance gender equity through advocacy and education.
North Hills Chorale plans patriotic spring concert
The North Hills Chorale will present its spring concert — “American in Harmony: 250 Years of Song” — at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 8, and 2 p.m. Sunday, May 10, at St. Vincent Hall, 8250 Babcock Blvd., McCandless.
Join us as we sing of the optimism of a new country, the hardships of a nation divided, the hopefulness of opportunity and the dream of a united future.
Free-will offerings are welcome to support the continued success of North Hills Chorale.
The group began as a CCAC noncredit class in 1993 and presented its first concert in December 2003. It gained nonprofit status in 2011.
To learn more about the group, visit nhchorale.com.
7th Purple Party to benefit patients
The Myasthenia Gravis Association of Western Pennsylvania is hosting its seventh annual Purple Party from 7 to 10:30 p.m. April 17 at Cefalo’s Banquet & Event Center, 428 Washington Ave., Carnegie.
All proceeds from the event, which is presented by Ooh La La Boutique & Spa, will benefit MGA’s free patient support services.
There will be music, dancing, prizes, raffles, hors d’oeuvres, a complimentary cocktail and a cash bar.
Everyone who wears purple will be entered into a special MGA raffle.
Tickets are $80 and can be purchased in person at Ooh La La Boutique & Spa, 218 E. Main St. Carnegie; by calling 412-566-1545; by emailing mgaoffice@mgawpa.org; or by sending it via Venmo to @Jamie-Stivers.
The event is sponsored by state Rep. Anita Astorino Kulik, 45th District.
County seeks lifeguards for parks
Allegheny County Parks is hiring lifeguards.
The county has four pool facilities: North Park swimming pool in McCandless and the wave pools in Boyce Park in Monroeville, South Park in Bethel Park and Settlers Cabin Park in Robinson.
Lifeguards are responsible for ensuring safe swimming conditions in and around the pool areas, and creating a fun and positive atmosphere for all guests.
The pay is $16 to $18 per hour and successful candidates must satisfy the following criteria:
• Ages 15 and older;
• Complete all required lifeguard employment forms;
• Possess a current lifeguard certification and be able to pass an aquatics test;
• Work the entire swimming season, including flexible hours, weekends and holidays.
Successful candidates must successfully pass background checks as required for the position.
To apply and to access the required forms, visit alleghenycounty.us/Government/Employment/Job-Opportunities-by-Department/Park-Careers/Lifeguards.
For details, contact the Allegheny County Parks Department at 412-350-2455 or email lifeguards@alleghenycounty.us.
Project Prom Shop open in March
Allegheny County will hold its annual Project Prom event on March 19 and 21 at the Project Prom Shop, 10700 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills.
Through the generosity of donations and participating retailers, Project Prom has hundreds of new and gently used gowns, accessories and tuxedos — all free for eligible high school students who will be attending prom.
Participating high school students must live in Allegheny County and be receiving services from the Department of Human Services or qualify for a free or reduced school lunch. A student also is eligible if a household member is on active military duty or a veteran.
Guests must register in advance for an available 30-minute timeslot and are asked to bring only one friend or family member to accompany them.
For details about Project Prom or to register for a timeslot, visit AlleghenyCounty.US/ProjectProm.
$160K secured for local first responders
State Rep. Arvind Venkat, D-McCandless, recently announced more than $160,000 in grants have been approved to support first responders in the 30th Legislative District.
The funding comes from the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant program, which is run by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner.
The local recipients are:
• $31,136 to Ross West View EMS Authority, including $16,136 for fire company operations and $15,000 for EMS operations
• $16,136 to Peebles District Volunteer Fire Company
• $15,518 to North Hampton Township Volunteer Fire Department
• $15,000 to McCandless Franklin Park Ambulance Authority
• $15,000 to Shaler-Hampton EMS
• $14,693 to Highland Fireman’s Association
• $14,281 to Emsworth Volunteer Fire Company
• $13,663 to Ohio Township Volunteer Fire Company of Allegheny County
• $13,476 to Ingomar Volunteer Fire Company No. 2
• $13,250 to Franklin Park Volunteer Fire Company No. 1
Safety course open to drivers 55 and older
Seniors for Safe Driving is offering an upcoming course for motorists 55 and older from 1 to 5 p.m. May 7 at the Baierl Family YMCA, 2565 Nicholson Road, Franklin Park.
The PennDOT-approved course is an opportunity for older motorists to refresh their driving skills and their knowledge of the rules of the road.
There is no testing or behind-the-wheel driving. Participants who complete the course can receive a three-year discount of no less that 5% on their auto insurance.
Course highlights include one’s health and driving performance; effects of medication and alcohol on driving; yielding and intersections; strategies for safe passing and managing one’s speed; keeping up with vehicle technology; preventive ways to reduce driver distractions;, proper use of safety belts, air bags and anti-lock brakes; defensive driving tactics and sharing the road; dealing with aggressive drivers and road rage situations; and the latest information on traffic laws and regulations.
The cost is $17.
To register for a class, call 800-559-4880 or 724-283-0245 or go online at SeniorsForSafeDriving.com.
Community invited to barbecue benefiting NHCO
Memorial Park Church, 8800 Peebles Road, McCandless, will host its third annual Community BBQ from noon to 2 p.m. April 12.
Proceeds will benefit North Hills Community Outreach’s programs and services.
The event provides an opportunity for everyone to gather with neighbors for food, fun and togetherness. There will be kid-friendly activities, bounce houses, music, prizes and more.
Tickets are $15 for adults, $8 for children 4 to 10 and free for children 3 and younger.
People also can donate a ticket that can be offered to the families who use the services of North Hills Community Outreach.
Tickets can be purchased online at nhco.org/bbq.
North Hills Community Outreach addresses the needs of people in crisis, hardship and poverty in Northern Allegheny County. To learn more about the organization, visit nhco.org.
Registration open for Senior Softball
Senior Softball registration is underway for the Northern Allegheny County Senior Softball League for 2026.
This competitive, slow-pitch Senior Softball league is comprised of 20 teams, 280 members and three age divisions — 50-plus, 62-plus and 71-plus.
Tryout evaluations are held from March to April. Games are played from May to August, primarily at the North Park Senior Softball Complex at the lodge in North Park.
For details and to sign up, visit nacssl.com or email danharri811@yahoo.com.
Literary Society sponsors free talk with author
The La Roche University Literary Society invites the community a free presentation at 7 p.m. March 27 in the Ryan Room of the Zappala Campus Center on La Roche’s campus, 9000 Babcock Blvd., McCandless.
Writer and poet Bethany Jarmul will present “A Literary Life: Cultivating Curiosity Amidst the Chaos,” a reflective exploration of why literature and curiosity matter in a world full of noise and distraction.
Drawing on her experiences as an Appalachian author whose writing has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize and Best of the Net, Jarmul’s talk will invite audiences to consider how reading, writing and creative inquiry can sustain meaning and insight amid life’s uncertainties. In her acclaimed work — including the poetry collection “Lightning Is a Mother” — she blends lyrical observation with thoughtful engagement on identity, place and the transformative power of literary imagination.
The Literary Society, initiated at La Roche in the early 1980s, serves as a forum for scholarship and discussion on literature and related issues. Its presentations continue the Society’s tradition of offering opportunities for dialogue, learning and inspiration.
For details, contact Sister Rita Yeasted at 412-536-1216 or rita.yeasted@laroche.edu.
La Roche University plans open house
La Roche University is hosting a spring open house for high school students, transfer students and their families from 9 a.m. to noon April 11 at the Zappala Campus Center, 9000 Babcock Blvd., McCandless.
From 9 to 11:30 a.m., visitors can talk with faculty and explore more than 50 career-focused majors. The event will include information sessions covering financial aid, the admissions process, merit scholarships and special academic programs.
Students are encouraged to bring their high school transcripts and SAT/ACT scores to receive an instant admissions decision, scholarship information and a gift before leaving campus. Students without SAT/ACT scores may bring their transcript and will be considered for test-optional admission.
Transfer students who bring a copy of their college transcript will receive a credit evaluation, an admissions decision and information about transfer scholarships.
During the event, guests can meet current students, tour La Roche’s campus and get an inside look at the university’s residence halls. Light morning refreshments and a complimentary brunch in Cantellops Dining Hall will be provided.
To attend, register online at admissions.laroche.edu/register/openhouse.
New entertainment venue kicks off March 27
North Park Lounge Richland is introducing Stage 8, a brand-new live entertainment venue inside The Hilltop Event Center, which is attached to the restaurant at 5301 Ranalli Drive, Richland.
Live music will kick off March 27 with Pittsburgh’s own Yachtness Monster. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m., and the show will run from 8 to 11 p.m. Stage 8 has standing room with scattered high-top tables; a full bar is available.
The event is for 21 and older. A valid ID is required for admittance.
Tickets cost $5 and can be purchased online at sevn.ly/xzCJjfxx. Capacity is limited, and tickets are nonrefundable.
For a list of upcoming shows, visit TheHilltopRichland.com.
Networking group for women to gather April 16
Networking with Purpose: Inspired Women Paying it Forward North meets quarterly at the Doubletree by Hilton, 910 Sheraton Drive, Marshall.
The next business meeting and vendors will be from 6 to 7 p.m. April 16, with registration taking place at 5:30 p.m.
In just one hour each quarter, the group of nine chapters collectively raises more than $40,000 for women’s nonprofits locally and globally, with just a $100 quarterly commitment to vote and nominate.
The group aims to create space for women who have more in their lives to take action on behalf of women who have less.
For details, call Debra Dion Krischke at 724-935-6100 or visit InspiredWomen.com.
Red Cross seeks blood donors, volunteers
During Red Cross Month, the American Red Cross urges donors to help the national blood supply recover following a severe shortage and empower their health by making an appointment to give blood or platelets.
Donors of all blood types remain critical to keeping momentum up and the blood supply steady headed into spring.
The Red Cross will perform free A1C testing on successful blood, platelet and plasma donations made through March 31, one result per calendar year. Donors also will receive a $15 Amazon Gift Card by email. Details can be found at redcrossblood.org/March.
The American Red Cross supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood.
To donate blood or platelets, visit redcrossblood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or use the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
Another way to support the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross is to become a volunteer. Blood donor ambassadors help greet, check in and thank donors at blood drives to ensure they have a positive donation experience. Volunteers also are needed as transportation specialists, ensuring lifesaving blood products are delivered to nearby hospitals. For details and to apply for either position, contact Volunteer Services at 1-800-422-7677 or visit redcross.org/volunteertoday.
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