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Fox Chapel police address speeding
Fox Chapel Police Department is looking to install radar speed detection devices along Fairview Road.
The move is in response to residents’ concerns as well as a traffic study late last year.
Borough officials said the study showed at least 750 vehicles use the road with most motorists going 38 mph in the 25-mph zone.
Officials said they plan to get new data sometime this summer.
Public hearing set on residential plan
Indiana Township officials will host a public hearing Hall for a Cove Run Road planned residential development at 6 p.m. May 13 at the Town Hall, 3710 Saxonburg Blvd.
The proposed development consists of 172 dwelling units, including a mix of single-family detached and single-family attached units. The property is located off Cove Run Road at the intersection of Field View Lane.
More information about the hearing is available on the township website.
Seeking neighbor nods
The Fox Chapel Herald welcomes reader nominations for its weekly Neighbor Spotlight profile, which features residents of communities within the Fox Chapel Area School District.
To nominate a neighbor, email reporter Joyce Hanz at jhanz@triblive.com. Neighbors can be any age but not an elected official.
Please include your name and contact number, as well as the name of the person you are nominating.
Deer-culling program nets 4,200 pounds of meat for food banks
Fox Chapel’s deer management program this year resulted in the culling of 150 deer, a mix of does and bucks, and 4,200 pounds of meat for local food banks.
The purpose of the borough’s archery program is to balance the deer population with the environment’s capacity to support it.
Police Sgt. Craig Sorg said it also helps reduce deer-related crashes on roadways and supports food pantries, soup kitchens and related charities through the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Hunters Sharing the Harvest program.
The deer were taken to Kip’s Deer Processing in Carnegie and another processing site in Middlesex Township.
The police department screens volunteer hunters to participate in the program. Hunting is done on borough grounds. Residents also may authorize hunters to access their property for the program.
More information about the program is available on the borough’s website at fox-chapel.pa.us.
For details about Hunters Sharing the Harvest, visit sharedeer.org.
Grant money to go toward new hoses
The Fox Chapel Volunteer Fire Company recently received about $14,000 in state grant funds.
Company officials said the money will be used to purchase new hoses.
Drone show set to mark Sharpsburg’s 200 years
Sharpsburg Council voted on April 23 to spend up to $20,000 on a drone show for the borough’s bicentennial celebration. The show is scheduled for Sept. 19.
There will be festivities in Kennedy Park and at James Sharp Landing.
More information will be released closer to the event.
Street sweeping resumes in borough
Sharpsburg’s street sweeping program was set to resume May 4.
Residents and visitors are encouraged to adhere to the signs on borough roads indicating the days and times not to park on those sides of the street.
Aspinwall residents welcome to join in yard sale
Aspinwall is having a boroughwide yard sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 13-14.
Residents who wish to participate may sign up through the borough website at aspinwallpa.gov/yard-sale-page.
Indiana Township plans open house, Touch-A-Truck
Indiana Township will host its fourth Touch-A-Truck event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 16 alongside an open house at Town Hall, 3710 Saxonburg Blvd.
Children of all ages will have the opportunity to sit and climb when they explore their favorite emergency vehicles, buses, construction equipment and other big vehicles.
There will be trucks and machinery from the Public Works Department, a tow truck, police vehicles and more. Food trucks will be on-site.
Other activities include airbrush tattoos, giant yard games, facility tours, music, bounce house, ice cream and more.
Parking will be available at Dorseyville Alliance and Trinity United churches. Police will be on-site to help with street crossings.
More information is available on the township website or by calling 412-767-5333.
Suicide prevention training aims to save lives
Penn State Extension is offering free webinars on evidence-based training aimed at saving lives and reducing suicidal behaviors.
Participants can choose from one of the following two-hour training sessions, each held from 1 to 3 p.m., on May 19, June 16, July 21 and Aug. 25.
Penn State Extension educators will lead the QPR Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention training. “Question, Persuade and Refer,” which was developed by the QPR Institute, teaches participants how to recognize the warning signs of suicide, how to offer hope to someone in need and how to get help.
Designed for all people, regardless of profession, who are concerned about helping others, QPR is an emergency mental health intervention intended to interrupt a crisis and direct someone to proper care. Attendees will discuss potential scenarios and engage in active listening and persuasion techniques.
Penn State Extension offers the seminar free of charge, but participants must register by 11:59 p.m. the day before the event to receive the link to access the webinar. The recording link will not be available after the webinar.
Continuing education credits are available.
For details and to register, visit the Penn State Extension website at extension.psu.edu/qpr-gatekeeper-suicide-prevention-training-webinar or call 1-877-345-0691.
Veterans Place seeks volunteer mentors
Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard is seeking mentors for its Mentorship Program, which connects veterans with supportive volunteers who can provide guidance, encouragement and practical support as they work toward personal and professional goals.
The program helps veterans strengthen their support systems, stay connected to available resources and work toward self-sufficiency.
Veterans Place, serving veterans since 1996, offers a wide range of support in the Pittsburgh area, including housing assistance, employment programs and access to community-based resources.
Veteran status is not required to be a mentor. Veterans Place said shared military experience can help mentors connect with participants, but the most important qualities are dependability, strong communication, patience, consistency and a supportive, nonjudgmental approach.
Mentors provide regular check-ins, help with goal-setting and connect mentees with resources. The program is open to people who are willing to listen, share knowledge and commit to helping veterans grow.
Community members interested in becoming mentors or learning more should contact James Smith, Mentorship Program liaison, at 412-844-0716 or jsmith@veteransplaceusa.org to schedule a meeting and review next steps.
Swing for a Cause to benefit local pancreatic cancer foundation
The Wayne Fusaro Pancreatic Cancer Foundation will present its Swing for a Cause fundraiser from 1 to 5 p.m. May 9 at Swing 412, 3394 Saxonburg Blvd. in Hartwood Plaza, Indiana Township.
There will be one-hour timeslots per foursome — Par 3, 9 holes. The cost is $140 per foursome, and there is a limited number of foursomes.
The winning foursome will receive $400. Other prizes, which are $10 for three chances, include $100 for the longest drive and $100 for the closest pin.
The Sip Taproom will be open; drink specials and food will be available.
There also will be raffle baskets and a 50-50.
To register, send an email to jillfusaro@verizon.net or call or text Lisa at 412-736-5868.
Payments can be made via Square or Venmo@WFPCRF.
Cornhole golf outing to raise money for myasthenia gravis group
The Myasthenia Gravis Association of Western Pennsylvania is hosting a Cornhole Golf Tournament to benefit the nonprofit’s free patient support services.
The event will be from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 23 at Cornhole Golf Course, 540 State Route 228 in Adams Township.
Registration and check-in will start at 5:30 p.m., followed by a shotgun start at 6. In addition to 18 holes of cornhole golf, attendees will be treated to a post-event tailgate party. There also will be a hole-in-one contest, a 50-50 drawing, a basket raffle and a silent auction.
Cornhole golf is a twist on two classic games: cornhole and mini golf. The 18-hole skill toss obstacle course features fun and challenging obstacles for all ages.
Individual registration is $35 per golfer, and a foursome is $120. Tickets also are available for a “tailgate only” option at $20 per person.
The Myasthenia Gravis Association of Western Pennsylvania is marking its 71st year of service to people affected by myasthenia gravis, an autoimmune disorder of extreme muscle weakness with no known cause or cure.
For details about the organization, visit mgawpa.org.
To register for the event, email mgaoffice@mgawpa.org or call 412-566-1545.
Adult education classes offer something for everyone
Adult students have more than 20 new opportunities to learn unique skills such as calligraphy or watercolor painting, all through the spate of spring offerings at Fox Chapel Area Adult Education.
Special courses include cookie decorating, creating Italian desserts, make your own Limoncello, minimalist backpacking and invasive plants.
Three fitness classes begin in April, including Zumba, yoga and basketball for adults, which consists of no-pressure, weekly pick-up games for players of all levels.
Courses are open to adults from across the region, not just those in Fox Chapel area.
Check out all the spring offerings at fcaae.org.
Senior citizens invited to free wellness fest
The Senior Justice & Wellness FEST will be from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. May 13 at the Pittsburgh Shrine Center, 1877 Shriners Way, Cheswick. Registration will begin at 9, followed by the day’s program at 9:30.
The free event, presented by Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala Jr., is an opportunity for senior citizens to connect with valuable resources.
A free lunch will be served. There will be experts speaking on a variety of topics, health screenings, prizes and giveaways, live music and an opportunity to responsibly dispose of unwanted or expired medication.
Attendees will be able to engage with service providers, discover way to improve well-being and learn how to protect themselves from fraud and abuse.
To register, call 412-430-3416.
Annual Seedling Giveaway coming up at library
Sharpsburg Community Garden will host its annual Seedling Giveaway from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May 17 in the parking lot of Sharpsburg Community Library, 1212 Main St.
Everyone is welcome to stop by for a free vegetable or herb seedling.
The library will not be open during this event.
Keep in mind that parking is limited at the library. If the library lot is full, visitors should consider parking at the 13th Street municipal lot.
Blawnox Food Pantry to be open May 29
The Blawnox Food Pantry will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 29 at 376 Freeport Road.
Pantry operations have shifted this year to a ticket system similar to a supermarket deli to help alleviate wait times and people lining up around the block to get food.
Participants may arrive at 10:45 a.m. to start picking their tickets.
No proof of residency or income is required.
For details, call 412-828-4141.
Registration open for district’s STEAM camps
Registration is now open for Fox Chapel Area School District’s annual STEAM Summer Camps, which will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 22-26 at Fairview Elementary School, 738 Dorseyville Road.
The full-day camps are for students who will be in grades 1-8 for the 2026-27 school year.
The cost is $325 per camper, and no refunds will be given.
Early registration is advised because camps tend to fill up quickly.
A variety of camps are available to choose from:
• Chemistry in the Kitchen & Enchanted Ecosystems (grades 1 and 2)
• Messy Maker Artists & Mission: Storybook Rescue (grades 1 and 2)
• Wild Weather Warriors (grades 2-4)
• Secret Agent Academy (grades 2-4)
• Light, Sound, Action! (grades 3-5)
• Coding n’at (grades 3-5)
• Chaos by Design (grades 3-5)
• Sky High & Hands-On: The Ultimate Drone & Robotics Challenge! (grades 3-5)
• Blueprint: Mythos & Mapmakers (grades 4-6)
• Expedition: Earth (grades 4-6)
• The Scrub Squad (grades 6-8)
• Slab Lab (grades 6-8)
For details and to register, visit https://bit.ly/FCASDSTEAMCamp2026.
Community invited to free skate night in park
Friends of the Front Yard is marking its second year with a free Community Party and Skate Night from 5 to 8 p.m. May 8 in Allegheny RiverTrail Park, 285 River Ave.
Everyone is invited.
There will be music, free food and free skate rentals. Beer will be available for visitors 21 and older.
Participants include DJ Chocolate Milk Mountain, Trace Brewing, Treat Down the Street and Wickets Skatewear.
The event coincides with Membership May and aims to provide a taste of what Friends of the Front Yard’s membership program has to offer.
Course available to drivers 55 and older
Seniors for Safe Driving is offering an upcoming course for motorists 55 and older from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 12 at the Sharpsburg Senior Center, 209 13th St., Sharpsburg.
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.
Bingo to raise money for ministry’s outreach
Addiction Recovery Ministry is hosting a bingo fundraiser at 2 p.m. May 17 at the John Paul I Center, 201 Ninth St., Sharpsburg.
The fun-filled afternoon will include 10 regular games, five special games and a jackpot.
The cost is $25 for six cards for each game.
Free soft drinks and snacks will be provided.
For details or to reserve a seat, contact Rosemarie Haas at 412-378-9290 or email her at rhaasarm@gmail.com.
Spiritual retreat open to families
Addiction Recovery Ministry is hosting a half-day spiritual retreat for families from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 16 at the John Paul I Center, 201 Ninth St., Sharpsburg.
The retreat, titled “Living in Hope: In the Eye of the Storm,” will offer a day of renewal and connection filled with encouragement, inspiration and opportunities for reflection and spiritual rekindling.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Registration is limited. Reservations are required by May 10.
To reserve your spot, call Rosemarie Haas at 412-378-9290 or email rhaasarm@gmail.com.
Helpers sought to tend to Sharpsburg’s vegetable garden
The Sharpsburg Neighborhood Organization is in need of volunteers to help with the Sharpsburg Market Garden at 124 13th St.
The goal is to raise more than 800 pounds of produce again this year to help feed our community.
Seasoned gardeners, beginners and anyone curious and willing to get their hands dirty are welcome.
Benefits include learning new skills, meeting new people, sharing food and community, enjoying nature, eating your vegetables and helping us exceed our goal.
To sign up, visit bit.ly/4shWL73.
Summer programs, family exercise, game night set at center
The Lauri Ann West Community Center at 1220 Powers Run Road in O’Hara is celebrating its 10th anniversary. It is an independent, nonprofit organization governed by a volunteer-based board of directors. Open seven days a week, 360 days per year, the center is a welcoming gathering place for all. The Lauri Ann West Community Center builds connections, expands horizons and impacts lives by providing a safe place for all to learn, play and grow.
Here are some upcoming events:
• A&E (Arts and Enrichment) After-School Program: Registration for the 2026-27 program is now open. A&E is a unique, state-certified after-school program for K-5 students in the Fox Chapel Area School District. The two-hour program supports busy families while giving children a fun, enriching place to learn, play and connect with peers from across schools. As the only after-school program in the school district that brings together all four elementary schools, A&E helps build friendships that ease the transition to Dorseyville Middle School. Led by professional educators, A&E blends creative, hands-on activities with play, physical activity and outdoor time. With dedicated classrooms, daily gym access, a playground and an outdoor classroom, it offers a well-rounded experience. For details, visit lauriannwestcc.org/afterschool. Scholarships are available by visiting lauriannwestcc.org/membership/scholarships.
• Summer Camps: Nine weeks of exciting themed camps will be offered June 15 through Aug. 14 for campers ages 5 to 12. Campers will love making their own toys in Toy Maker’s Lab, a scavenger hunt through the Center during Myths and Legends, and cracking codes in Secret Agent Spy Camp. New Friday specials and more. Scholarships are available. Registration is open. To learn more about the weekly themes, visit lauriannwestcc.org/summer-camps-2026.
• Young at Heart Social Hour: 1:30 to 3 p.m. May 8. Community members 65 and older are welcome to visit for social time. Tables and chairs will be set up, and light snacks will be provided.
• New date — Pressed Flower Art Workshop with Fairway Farms: 6 to 8 p.m. May 15. Still searching for the perfect Mother’s Day gift — or just craving a fun night out? Join Fairway Farms for a hands-on workshop where you’ll create a timeless botanical keepsake using real pressed flowers and foliage on beautiful natural matte cardstock. You’ll learn simple design techniques, including how to balance color, shape and negative space, along with tips for arranging and securing delicate petals so your piece stays vibrant and intact. Everyone will leave with a finished creation they can mail as a heartfelt card, display on a shelf or frame as a one-of-a-kind piece of art. BYOB. This class is $70. Register at lauriannwestcc.org/programs/adult-programs.
• Family Group Exercise: 11:15 a.m. to noon May 17. Join us for a family-friendly group exercise class in the Dunlap Gymnasium. The class, led by Cassie Nice, focuses on getting families moving together. Guardians are responsible for their children during the class. Anyone younger than 13 must be accompanied by an adult. The class is free and open to all; no fitness membership is necessary. Registration is required at lauriannwestcc.org/event/family-group-ex-may.
• Wine Wednesdays — Summer Music on the Scott Patio Series: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. These events are sponsored by Mary Margaret and Lloyd Stamy and in partnership with Band Together Pittsburgh, who will provide opening acts for the May, July and August shows. Here’s the lineup: May 20, Norman Nardini; June 24, Acoustic Union with opening act Michelle Hall; July 29, Michael Berkey; and Aug. 26, Devin Russian.
Help with heating bills available through May 8
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance program (LIHEAP) provides cash grants to help Pennsylvania families pay their heating bills.
Through May 8, low-income residents who need assistance paying for their heating bill can apply for a one-time grant of $200 to $1,000 that will be applied directly to their utility provider.
Funding is limited and distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
The link to apply is pa.gov/services/dhs/apply-for-the-low-income-home-energy-assistance-program-liheap.
To qualify for LIHEAP in Pennsylvania, you must meet income requirements, which are set based on household size. Renters and homeowners are eligible for benefits. You do not need to be on another public assistance program or have unpaid heating bills to qualify.
If you are experiencing an emergency related to your household’s heat, such as broken equipment, or facing utility service termination, you might be eligible to receive additional funds through a crisis grant.
To check your eligibility for LIHEAP and crisis grants, visit peoples-gas.com/help or call 1-800-400-9276.
Registration underway for Demchak Challenge
Registration is now open for St. Margaret Foundation’s 39th annual Brian Demchak Hope Challenge & Pets for Patients fundraiser, which will take place from May 10-16.
There also will be a Lunchtime Wellness Walk from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 12 in RIDC O’Hara.
Participants will receive a race shirt and a finisher’s medal.
Designate your participation in honor or memory of someone special with a free wind spinner personalized by the foundation and displayed in the hospital courtyard. Wind spinners may be picked from the garden until June 21.
Brian Demchak loved participating in a 5K, and he loved doing it with someone he loved — his mom, Tina. They made it a family tradition to participate in the Hope Challenge until Brian passed away in 2016 at 57.
The Brian Demchak Hope Challenge, presented by PNC, is a fundraiser that one can participate at their convenience with the people or pets they enjoy while filling in the gaps with hope for patients and employees at St. Margaret. Proceeds provide medication, transportation to chemotherapy and other treatments, insulin, walkers and more for under-resourced patients of UPMC St. Margaret.
For details or to register, visit stmargaretfoundation.org/challenge or call 412-784-4205.
Registration also is available at runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=105779.
Camp for teens to teach animal welfare, advocacy
Animal Friends is hosting a free Community Voices for Animals apprenticeship for teens from noon to 3 p.m. June 15, 22 and 29 and July 6 at Roots of Faith, 800 Main St., Sharpsburg.
Teens entering grades 7 through 12 are encouraged to apply. Spots are limited and will be filled on a rolling basis.
During the Community Voices for Animals camp, teens will dive into animal welfare, advocacy and animal shelter care in ways that are creative, relevant and hands-on.
Through art projects, group activities and interactive discussions, participants will explore topics affecting animals and how they can help. The camp is about using one’s voice, creativity and compassion to make a difference for animals in need alongside other teens who care, too.
Acceptance notifications will be sent by June 5.
Audubon Society to sell native plants in May
The Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania is gearing up for its annual Native Plant Nursery Spring Sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 9 at Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve, 614 Dorseyville Road, Fox Chapel.
There will be plenty of native plants to choose from that will attract birds, butterflies and beneficial insects to one’s garden.
Audubon Society offering summer camps
The Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania is hosting Audubon Nature Camps this summer at its Butler, Fox Chapel and Sarver locations.
Full-day and half-day camps are available. Each week has a different theme.
Outdoor Discovery camps for grades K-6, Wilderness Skills for Survival for grades 5-8, Birdz 101 and Birdz 201 camps for grades 6-9. A four-hour training course, Audubon-Naturalists-in-Training (ANTS), for teens 13-18 is free, but participants must commit to 30 hours of service with the Outdoor Discovery campers.
Scholarships are available.
The cost for full-day camps range from $365 to $395 per member and $410 to $440 per nonmember; for half-day camps, the cost is $185 per member, $205 per nonmember.
For details, visit aswp.org.
Gardenfest coming up in O’Hara
The Fox Chapel Garden Club is planning its annual Gardenfest from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 9 in O’Hara Township Community Park, 330 Fox Chapel Road.
A variety of groups will be on-site:
• Fox Chapel Garden Club: Perennials, deer-resistant and native plants;
• Fox Chapel Girl Scouts: Garden art;
• The Green Foxes Girl Scouts: O’Hara Elementary School’s kids garden club and bake sale;
• Guyasuta Garden Club: Hanging baskets, floral baskets and houseplants;
• Lambs Ear Farm: Succulents, perennials and houseplants;
• Men’s Garden Club: Tool and knife sharpening;
• North American Rock Garden Society: Mini conifers, dwarf hardy ferns and alpine plants;
• Pa. Wild Ones: Wild Ones shirts and native seed packets;
• Penn State Master Gardeners: Perennials and tomato plants;
• PittMoss: Soil scientist and high-quality soils from recycled materials;
• Rustic Residence: Bird, bee and butterfly dwellings;
• Local artisans: Wood art, photography, paintings and glass creations.
For details, visit www.foxchapelgardenclub.org.
Summer camp signups open in Indiana Township
Registration is now open for Indiana Township’s summer camp, which runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 15 to July 17, except July 3, at Emmerling Community Park, 151 Cove Run Road.
The camp is open to children who have completed kindergarten through age 12.
Early bird registration by May 29 for residential families is $110 per child, $110 for second child and $260 for three or more children; for nonresidents, the early bird cost is $220 for one child, $220 for a second child and $520 for three or more children.
The regular registration cost on May 30 and later for residential families is $150 per child, $150 for second child and $320 for three or more children; for nonresidents, the regular registration cost is $300 for one child, $300 for a second child and $640 for three or more children.
The deadline to register is June 5. Late registrations will not be accepted.
There is no early drop-off, and late pick up will be subjected to additional fees.
For details and to register, visit indianatownship.com/summer-camp-information-registration.
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 13-14 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.
Trailside Tasting to benefit camp’s special-needs programs
Camp Guyasuta is hosting its second annual Trailside Tasting fundraiser from 1 to 5 p.m. May 17 at the campsite, 300 23rd St., Sharpsburg.
The event raises money to support special-needs programs the camp provides to youths with disabilities.
It will feature an afternoon of sampling wine, spirits, beer, rum, vodka, whiskey from local vendors.
Attendees must be 21 and older.
The cost is $25 and can be paid in advance online at campguyasuta.org/trailside-tastings or at the door.
Participating vendors so far include Laurel Highlands Meadery, Ponfeigh Distillery, Low Rider Jewelry, Lucky Sign Spirits, Elfinwild Farms, Deadhead Winery, La Vigneta Winery, Wigle Whiskey, Threadbare Cider and Mead, S&S Chocolates and Hazel Grove Brewing.
For details, call 412-782-2669 or visit Camp Guyasuta’s website.
Registration open for summer camps at Camp Guyasuta
Camp Guyasuta is offering a weeklong co-ed STEM Adventure Day Camp throughout June and July for children ages 6 to 14.
The camp is held in a “drop-off” format, with early arrival and late pickup available. This arrangement allows youth of working parents the ability to attend an adventure of a lifetime while not disrupting work schedules.
Registration currently is underway and will close once 180 campers have signed up for each age group, 6-10 and 11-14, per week. The first week starts June 1 and the last week begins July 27.
The cost is $300 per camper for the 6-10 group and $350 for those 11-14.
Activities include archery, target and range sports, ropes courses, gaga ball, human foosball, creek hikes and swimming.
For details about the camp and to register, visit campguyasuta.org/day-camp.
For questions about participation or exclusion from an activity, call 412-782-2669.
To request to be with a friend, email Kim Daniher at kim.daniher@scouting.org as soon as both campers are registered. The camp tries to accommodate friend requests, but it is not guaranteed. Once groups are filled, however, friend requests will not be accepted.
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.
Backpack for Hunger welcomes donations, volunteers
Childhood hunger is an issue, even in the Fox Chapel area.
The Fox Chapel Area School District is the most socioeconomically diverse in Pennsylvania. More than 25% of the approximately 4,000 students in the district meet the low-income requirements to qualify for the free and/or reduced-price lunch program.
The Backpack for Hunger program helps to fill the gap. Twice a month, a group of volunteers gathers to pack food bags, which are then delivered to schools to be distributed to students on a weekly or more frequent basis, as needed. In addition to being volunteer-driven, Backpack for Hunger also is dependent on public donations to purchase food. The current high food prices mean more children than ever before need Backpack for Hunger’s food bags. These high food prices also make the Backpack for Hunger program more expensive to fund. Donations are especially needed at this time.
To donate to Backpack for Hunger or to help with packing food bags, visit the program’s website at backpackforhunger.org or call 412-418-6254. Donations may be mailed to Backpack for Hunger, P.O. Box 11266, Pittsburgh, PA 15238.
Grant covers free spay, neuter surgeries for Sharpsburg residents, veterans
Animal Friends provides free spay and neuter surgeries for owned dogs and cats within its partner communities of McKees Rocks, Millvale, Mt. Oliver and Sharpsburg.
The program is made possible by a grant from the McS Charitable Foundation. In addition, the program will be available to veterans regardless of their location.
Any dog or cat owner who resides in one of these communities or is a veteran and wishes to be considered for the service should complete an application at tinyurl.com/29z4vev so a member of the clinic team can reach out.
Spaying and neutering are among the most impactful choices one can make to protect their pet’s health and help reduce pet overpopulation. These safe, routine procedures prevent unwanted litters, reducing the number of animals entering shelters each year. In addition to easing overcrowding, spaying and neutering can lower the risk of certain cancers, decrease roaming and behavioral challenges, and often lead to longer, healthier lives.
The grant covers the cost of the spay or neuter surgery, including pain medication, a complimentary nail trim and e-collar. All other services, such as vaccines, will be at the expense of the owner.
For assistance with scheduling a feral cat, call Animal Friends directly at 412-847-7004.
Commemorative bricks available to honor Blawnox veterans
Memorial bricks are still available for purchase to honor current or former Blawnox residents who have served our country.
Many bricks already have been installed at the Veterans Memorial, along with new lamps and new pavers, along Freeport Road.
The memorial aims to serve as both a remembrance and a living memorial.
To purchase a brick in honor of a veteran, visit BricksRUs.com/DonorSite/BlawnoxCentennial.
Each brick measures 4 inches by 8 inches and costs $100.
Select commemorative products also can be purchased as keepsakes, including a donor brick for $60, an exact duplicate of the brick purchased with the addition of felt backing; a souvenir brick for $25, a smaller option that fits in one’s hand bearing your custom inscription; and a donor certificate for $10, a laser-printed certificate on heavy ivory paper showing your inscription on a red-colored brick background.