Pancake breakfast to benefit marching band
The Shaler Area High School Marching Band is serving a pancake breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. March 21 at the middle school, 1800 Mt. Royal Blvd.
Everyone in the community is invited.
Menu items include buttermilk pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs and choice of beverage: coffee, tea, milk, orange juice and apple juice.
The cost is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and children 6 to 12, and free for children 5 and younger.
Tickets will be sold at the door.
There also will be a basket raffle, lottery tree and 50-50.
Credit cards will be accepted for the food only; cash is required for the raffles.
Kids fishing day planned at Fawcett Field
The Allison Park Sportsmen’s Club will host its annual kids fishing day from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 4 at the children’s fishing area on Little Pine Creek at Fawcett Field, 485 McElheny Road, Shaler.
The event, on the first day of trout season, is open to children 12 and younger.
Club members will mentor children. Bait and tackle will be provided to those who need it.
For details, contact the club at allisonparksportsmensclub@gmail.com or visit its website at allisonparksportsmensclub.org.
Pine Creek cleanup scheduled April 11
The Allison Park Sportsmen’s Club will hold the 2026 Pine Creek cleanup will be held from 7:30 a.m. to noon April 11.
Participants will meet at the ball field parking lot opposite St. Ursula Church off of Duncan Avenue in Hampton.
Those participating are advised to dress for the weather and be prepared to get muddy. Boots and older clothes are recommended. Community service hours can be earned.
Sponsors include Shaler and Hampton townships, Pasquale’s Pizzeria, Giant Eagle and Dunkin’ Donuts.
For details, contact the sportsmen’s club at allisonparksportsmensclub@gmail.com or visit its website at allisonparksportsmensclub.org.
Shaler Area seeks summer student workers
The Shaler Area School District is accepting applications for summer student workers.
Summer workers work with district custodial and maintenance staff to prepare school buildings for the next school year.
Applicants must reside in the school district, be enrolled in high school or post-secondary education for the 2026-27 school year and be 15 years old by June 1, 2026. The starting pay is $11.25 per hour.
For details and to apply, visit bit.ly/SASDsummerjobs. Applications also are available in the guidance offices. Applications will be accepted through June 3; for an early decision, apply by April 10.
Students organizing sustainability fair
Students from the Shaler Area Sustainability Club, along with the Etna Green Corps, is hosting a Pine Creek Sustainability Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 21 at Fugh Hall, 27 Crescent St., Etna.
The event will include about 20 tables showcasing organizations such as the Marine Corps, Reimagined Recycling and the Shaler Sustainability Club.
Community members are invited to learn how they can help the environment and adopt a sustainable lifestyle.
There will be workshops, demonstrations, informational activities and giveaways.
2-day Junior Fire Camp open to teens
Southern Allegheny Valley Emergency Services is offering a Junior Fire Camp from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 13 and 14 for teens ages 13-17.
Are you curious about what it’s like to be a firefighter?
Discover the world of volunteer fire service with this one-of-a-kind experience featuring fun, hands-on activities guided by real firefighters.
Participants will receive a T-shirt.
The cost of the camp is $35, and scholarships are available.
After applying, you will be notified if you qualify for a scholarship.
For details, visit station102.org/fire-camp.
Millvale police remind residents to secure vehicles, valuables
Millvale police reminded residents to keep their vehicles locked and valuables out of sight, preferably not left inside vehicles, and to not leave keys inside.
Police said they were investigating multiple vehicle break-ins in early March.
If residents capture suspicious activity on their cameras, they are asked to contact the police department.
Reserve schedules Easter egg hunt
Reserve’s annual Easter egg hunt will be held on Saturday, March 28.
Doors at the Mt. Troy Ballroom, 33 Lonsdale St., will open at 11 a.m.
Registration ends on Friday, March 20. A form to register is available online at forms.gle/BHc6to8kRUXeY2Ks7.
Fast play ticket worth more than $555.9K sold in Shaler
A fast play ticket worth more than $555,900 was sold in Shaler, the Pennsylvania Lottery announced March 2.
The progressive top prize-winning ticket worth $555,970 for the lottery’s Money Power Progressive game was sold Feb. 28 at the Shop ’n Save along Babcock Boulevard.
The store will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
Money Power Progressive is a $20 fast play game that offers three progressive top prizes starting at $350,000. Fast play games print on-demand from a lottery sales terminal or self-service touchscreen vending terminal. They are similar to scratch-off games but without the need to scratch a ticket or wait for a drawing.
The Money Power Progressive game has closed. Prizes have to be claimed within a year from the date of purchase.
Presentation set for Shaler’s parks plan
A presentation on Shaler’s parks and recreation master plan is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. April 18 at the party deck at Crawford Pool.
A final report on the plan from OHM Advisors is available at the township’s website at shaler.org.
The township is accepting comments or questions on the final report through a form on its website.
Shaler residents sought to clean streets for Earth Day
In honor of Earth Day, Shaler residents can volunteer to clean up a street of their choice in the township during April.
Information and registration forms are available at the township’s website at shaler.org.
Gloves and bags will be provided.
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.
Mark your calendars for club’s 72nd plant sale
The Shaler Garden Club is hosting its 72nd annual plant s from 9 a.m. to noon May 2 in Kiwanis Park, 300 Wetzel Road.
A large selection of native plants and hardy perennials will be available at bargain prices, along with herbs, vegetables, houseplants, bulbs, hanging baskets and pretty potted arrangements perfect for Mother’s Day gifts.
A basket raffle and bake sale will add to the festivities. Cash or credit cards will be accepted. The event will take place rain or shine.
All proceeds benefit the community projects and philanthropic donations of the Shaler Garden Club.
For details, visit shalergardenclub.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.
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.
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.
Ministerial group offers 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.
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.
Craft show to feature over 60 vendors
The Glenshaw Century Club is hosting its annual Spring Craft Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 21 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1719 Mt. Royal Blvd., Shaler.
There will be more than 60 tables of local crafters and vendors, as well as raffles, a gourmet bake sale, take-out food and refreshments.
Admission is free.
All proceeds from the Spring Craft Fair benefit scholarship grants and contributions to local charities.
The Glenshaw Century Club is a philanthropic service organization that focuses on educational grants, community services and assistance to the elderly and disabled. This past year, the club contributed more than $17,000 to various charities and $32,000 in grants to outstanding Shaler Area High School seniors.
For details about the club, visit glenshawcenturyclub.org/about.
Comfort food on menu for next free Community Meal
Everyone is welcome to think spring with fresh food, fun and fellowship at a free Community Meal from 5 to 7 p.m. April 6 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1719 Mt. Royal Blvd., in Shaler.
The menu will include stuffed shells, meatballs, bread, salad and dessert.
Free meals are served on the first Monday of each month at the church.
The next one after April will be from 5 to 7 p.m. May 4.
For details, visit www.belc.org or call the church office at 412-486-0550.
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.
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.
Shaler seeking police officer candidates
Shaler is now hiring police officers.
Applications are due by March 25. Physical agility tests will be at 9 a.m. March 28 or March 30 at Shaler Area Titan Stadium. Those who pass the test will then take a written examination at the township building.
Candidates must be at least 21 by the application deadline, U.S. citizens and meet all state and federal police officer requirements. A valid Pennsylvania driver’s license is required at the time of application and must be maintained while employed.
A high school diploma or equivalent degree is required, along with 60 college credits from an accredited school, or two years of full-time police experience within the past five years or four years of honorable service in the U.S. armed forces.
Starting salary is $75,242, and the top patrol salary is $105,975. A $22 hourly cadet rate, with health care, is paid while attending the police academy.
Application forms and more information are available online at policeapp.com. For details, call 412-486-9700.
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.
Lions Club plans spring dance
The Elfinwild Lions Club is hosting a Spring Oldies Dance for adults from 7:30 to 11 p.m. March 21 in St. Ursula Church’s hall, 3945 Kirk Ave., Hampton.
The cost is $25 per person and includes a light buffet, beer, pop and water.
The event is BYOB.
To purchase tickets, call 412-487-1888 or stop by the Shaler North Hills Library.
Join Reserve manager for coffee
Reserve’s coffee and doughnuts meet-up with Manager Jan Kowalski is back for 2026.
An announcement about each session will be posted online the week the meeting. All sessions begin at 9 a.m. in the Reserve Fire Department’s Mt. Troy Ballroom, 33 Lonsdale St.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Here is a list of upcoming meetings and their special guests: March 27, featuring on-site assistance with filing your property tax/rent rebate of up to $1,000 from 2025; and May 1, featuring state Sen. Wayne D. Fontana, D-Brookline.
Additional meetings throughout the year will take place on May 29, June 26, July 31, Aug. 28, Oct. 2 and Oct. 30. Check the township’s website and social media closer to these dates for the special topics and guests.
La Roche’s Literary Society offers 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.
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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