Milkweed giveaway set at community garden
The Penn Hills Monarch and Milkweed Project plant giveaway will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 13 at the Penn Hills Community Garden, 1162 Jefferson Road.
In an effort to help reverse the decline of the monarch butterfly population in North America, seedlings of common, butterfly and swamp milkweed will be given to Penn Hills residents.
For details, email Barb Meckel at phmmproject@yahoo.com.
Work on Universal Road to impact traffic through August
The Allegheny County Department of Public Works is planning periodic lane closures on Universal Road between Jefferson Road and Keefer Drive in Penn Hills, starting May 20.
The periodic closures are expected to end in August.
Work will include milling and paving, base repairs, drainage improvements, curb installation and the replacement of guiderails, signs and pavement markings.
Flaggers will be used to control traffic at work zones, and drivers should expect delays in the area.
Universal Road is used by an average of 9,218 vehicles every day.
A. Folino Construction of Oakmont is the primary construction contractor for the project, which is part of a $3.2 million contract that includes work on three other roads.
Monthly community meals open to all
The community is invited to attend a free community dinner from 5 to 6:30 p.m. June 3 at Hebron Community Center’s Barclay Building, 10460 Frankstown Road.
Meals will be served until 6:15 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month.
Come any time. Stop by and grab a bite to eat. Feel free to sit and chat or eat and run.
For details, visit hebroncc.org.
$1 million Powerball ticket sold in Penn Hills
If you purchased a Powerball lottery ticket at Smoker Friendly in Penn Hills, you might want to check it.
A Powerball ticket worth $1 million from the Wednesday, April 29, drawing was sold at the store along Rodi Road, according to the Pennsylvania Lottery.
The ticket matched all five of the white balls drawn: 3-19-35-51-67.
The retailer at 511 Rodi Road will earn a $5,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
It was one of four lottery locations across Pennsylvania that sold $1 million-winning Powerball tickets. The other locations were in Erie County, Montgomery County and Philadelphia.
These winning tickets were sold leading up to the 10th drawing in this Powerball jackpot run, which ended when two jackpot-winning tickets were sold in Indiana and Kansas. Those tickets will split the jackpot prize of $143 million.
Winners are not known until prizes are claimed and tickets are validated. They have one year from the drawing date to claim prizes.
$482,557 fast play ticket sold at Mauro’s
Lady Luck seems to be on a roll lately in Penn Hills.
A progressive top prize-winning ticket worth $482,557 for the Making Money game from the Pennsylvania Lottery was sold Sunday, May 3, at Mauro’s Corner Pizza & Deli (Exxon) in Penn Hills.
The retailer at 7409 Saltsburg Road will receive a $500 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
The winner has one year to claim the prize.
Making Money is $20 Fast Play game that offers progressive top prizes starting at $400,000. Fast Play games print on demand from a Pennsylvania Lottery sales terminal or self-service touchscreen vending terminal and are similar to scratch-off games, but without the need to scratch a ticket or wait for a drawing.
Slate of events set this spring, summer
The Penn Hills Parks & Recreation Department has a variety of events scheduled for the spring and summer.
• Kids Painting Class: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 18. Two sessions are planned at Rolling Hills Church; registration is required by calling 412-798-2147.
• Star Gazing Party: May 9 in Friendship Park, 1340 Hunter Road. Celestial Storytime will start at 8:20 p.m. followed by star gazing at 9. Sponsored by the Amateur Astronomer Association of Pittsburgh, Penn Hills Library and Penn Hills Parks & Recreation. To register, call the library at 412-775-4700.
• Memorial Day Parade:11:30 a.m. May 25. The parade will start at 111 Erhardt Drive and end with a memorial ceremony at noon at the Penn Hills Government Center, 102 Duff Road.
• Creekside Critters Nature Program: 10 a.m. to noon May 30, Penn Hills Community Park, 120 Colorado St. Search for bugs, insects and worms and learn the roles they play in nature. Registration is required by calling 412-798-2147.
• Family Trivia Night: 6 to 8 p.m. June 6, Rolling Hills Church. Test your knowledge of family-themed trivia. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place. A pizza dinner will be served. Registration is required by calling 412-798-2147.
• Movies in the Park: All movies begin at dusk. June 19: “Zootopia 2” in Penn Hills Community Park; July 17: “GOAT” in Friendship Park; Aug. 21: “Super Mario Galaxy Movie” in Penn Hills Community Park. Admission is free, and snacks will be served.
Church plans used book sale, bake sale
Faith Community Church at 501 Jefferson Road in Penn Hills is organizing a used book sale and bake sale in May.
The weekend event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 16 and 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 17.
The cost is $8 per bag of books, and bags will be provided.
All proceeds will support the church’s Angel Tree recipients.
Crescent Hills group gearing up for annual plant sale
The Crescent Hills Civic Association is hosting its annual Community Plant Sale from 10 a.m. to noon May 23 in Crescent Hills Park, 141 Sycamore Drive.
The sale raises money for park improvements and programs in the neighborhood.
Check crescenthills.org and visit Crescent Hills Civic Association on social media for preorder information when available. Pickup of preorders will be held on the sale date in the park.
A variety of annuals will be offered. A limited selection of herbs, vegetables, bulbs and perennials grown by a Crescent Hills resident also will be available.
Flea market to benefit American Legion
The Oakmont American Legion Auxiliary is organizing a flea market at 8 a.m. May 16 at the Verona Municipal Building, 736 E. Railroad Ave., Verona.
There will be lots of treasures, nail sets, clothing and baked goods.
Everything will be priced to sell.
All proceeds will benefit the Oakmont American Legion Auxiliary.
For details, call Ann at 412-417-3080.
Free books available to kids 5 and younger
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library offers free books to children up to age 5.
A new, carefully selected book in their name is sent every month through the mail directly to homes.
The first book is always the children’s classic “The Little Engine That Could.”
The program is made possible through partnerships with local organizations, and there is no cost or obligation to families.
This service is available to all residents of the city of Pittsburgh and many other ZIP codes, including Penn Hills.
To register, visit readingreadypittsburgh.org/DPIL.
Class of 1976 to celebrate 50th reunion June 6
Penn Hills Class of 1976 will host its 50th class reunion at 6 to 11 p.m. June 6 at The Westin Pittsburgh, Downtown.
Space is limited; tickets are $95.
Westin rooms are available at a special group rate for Friday and/or Saturday night.
The event will include a DJ, heavy appetizers and a cash bar. Additional activities include a golf outing, Friday night parties and goodbye fun on Sunday.
Details about the reunion are available on the “Penn Hills High School Class of 1976” Facebook page or via email at pennhillsclass1976@gmail.com.
Class of 1966 to celebrate 60 years with meet-ups
The Penn Hills Class of 1966 is hosting its 60th class reunion for two evenings at the Edgewood Country Club, 100 Churchill Road, Churchill.
The festivities will take place from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, with hor d’ouvres and 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, June 11, with a plated dinner.
Tickets are $80 per person for both nights. Ticket sales will end May 15.
For additional information, email the reunion committee at phhs60threunion@gmail.com.
Upcoming meetings
Upcoming municipal and school district meetings include:
• Council: 7 p.m. June 8 nonvoting meeting; May 18 and June 15 voting meeting in Council Chambers at the government center, 102 Duff Road (first and third Mondays of every month);
• Zoning Hearing Board: 7 p.m. May 27 in Council Chambers (fourth Wednesday of each month);
• Planning Commission: 7:30 p.m. May 28 in Council Chambers (fourth Thursday of each month);
• Library Board: 7 p.m. May 27 at Penn Hills Library, 1037 Stotler Road (last Wednesday of each month);
• Penn Hills School Board: 6 p.m. May 27 (regular public voting meeting) in the Sen. Jay Costa Media Center at Linton Middle School, 260 Aster St. (last Wednesday of each month)
To check for cancellations, agendas or other changes to the municipal meeting schedule, scroll down to the bulletin board section of Penn Hills’ homepage at pennhillspa.gov or sign up for Savvy Citizen alerts. A hard copy of the township agenda also is available at the Penn Hills Library.
To sign up for Savvy Citizen alerts, visit savvycitizenapp.com/signup or download the app on your mobile phone.
Municipal, school district meetings viewable online
Want to stay informed about the municipality and school district you live in and the decisions made by people you elect to office?
Both entities livestream their meetings online.
• Penn Hills Council livestreams its monthly meetings on YouTube @PennHills TVONLINE. Past livestreams of meetings also are available to view. Check them out at youtube.com/@PennHillsTVONLINE/featured.
• The Penn Hills School District livestreams its monthly school board meetings on its website at https://www.phsd.org/our-district/school-board/live-stream-and-video-archive. Past meetings also are available. Among the videos are the school board’s regular public voting meetings, HR/Policy and Finance Committee meetings, and Athletic Advisory, Safety/Buildings & Grounds and Curriculum Committee meetings.
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 email jmjkwj@gmail.com.
Course available to drivers 55 and older
Seniors for Safe Driving is offering an upcoming course for motorists 55 and older from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. June 23 at the Penn Hills Senior Center, 147 Jefferson Road.
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.
Free clothing available
Mt. Hope Community Church, 12106 Frankstown Road, operates a free Clothesline to people in need from 10 a.m. to noon every Thursday.
Parking is available behind the church, and there is a bus stop nearby at Frankstown Road and Parkridge Drive.
Clothing for women, men and children of all ages is available, as well as some shoes and accessories.
Bags are provided, but visitors also are encouraged to bring their own.
The church also is accepting and loaning gently used children’s books.
For details, call 412-793-0227 or visit mthopepcusa.org/youth-ministries.
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