State store closed for remodeling
The Fine Wine & Good Spirits at 90 Allegheny River Blvd. in Verona is expected to be closed until the fall as crews remodel the building.
There are several liquor stores nearby, including:
• 624 Allegheny River Blvd. in Oakmont
• 1103 Milltown Road in Penn Hills
• 974 Freeport Road in Pittsburgh
Allegheny River Boulevard association holding open house
Community members are invited to a public engagement session on maintaining and restoring Allegheny River Boulevard’s scenic features.
The Allegheny River Boulevard Preservation Association is holding the meeting in conjunction with consultant Landmarks SGA from 6 to 7:30 p.m. June 13 at Steel City Rowing Club, 101 Arch St., Verona.
Input from residents, business owners and other stakeholders will help guide the Preservation and Management Plan for the 6-mile road, which stretches from Hulton Road in Oakmont to Washington Boulevard in Pittsburgh.
A second meeting will take place later this year, according to Rick Duncan, president of the Allegheny River Boulevard Preservation Association, with a focus on presenting tentative plans to the public.
Milkweed giveaway set at Penn Hills Community Garden
The Penn Hills Monarch and Milkweed Project plant giveaway will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. June 8 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.
Community yard sale set June 8
The Crescent Hills neighborhood in Penn Hills is planning a yard sale from 9 a.m. to noon June 8.
Homeowners on as many as 12 streets are participating. The neighborhood is located off Frankstown Road near Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Verona Farmers Market starts June 6; more vendors sought
The Verona Farmers Market in Railroad Park, 737 E. Railroad Ave., officially kicks off from 2 to 7 p.m. June 6 and runs every Thursday at the time through Nov. 21.
On June 6, there will be a free meet and greet from 4 to 6 p.m. with Ariel hosted by Enchanted Experiences. She will be available for photos and autographs.
For details, visit Verona Farmers Market on Facebook.
Organizers are looking to expand the farmers market. Local crafters and small-business owners are encouraged to participate. The cost is $25 per month or $75 for the entire season.
Vendors are not required to be there every week. For details about joining, visit verona pafarmersmarket.com/join-our-market.
Reading program kicks off June 15
The Penn Hills Library, 1037 Stotler Road, will kick off its summer reading program from noon to 2 p.m. June 15. The registration event is for book lovers of all ages — children, teens and adults.
Those interested in participating are encouraged to stop by for a summer reading swag bag. There will be free food and lots of activities.
For details, call Addie 412-775-4700 or email her at phlibrary@pennhillslibrary.org.
Activities for all ages set at library
• Family Latin Dancing: Families are invited to get their groove on from 6 to 7 p.m. June 7 in the library’s community room. Gloria Rodriquez-Ransom will lead the class, which is open to all ages. Please register.
• Juneteenth Jazz Celebration: From 1 to 3 p.m. June 22, the library is hosting a jazz program featuring Pittsburgh musician Calvin Stemley & the Stemtecs Band. The program is open to all ages and will be held outside, weather permitting. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs. Please register.
• Indoor Drive-In Movie Night: All ages are invited to a showing of “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023) from 6 to 8 p.m. June 27 in the library’s community room. Popcorn will be provided. No registration is required.
To register, visit pennhillslibrary.org or call 412-775-4700.
Driving course open to 55 and older
Seniors for Safe Driving, a PennDOT-approved organization dedicated to highway safety, is conducting a Senior Citizen Driver Improvement Course from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. July 23 at the Penn Hills Senior Center, 147 Jefferson Road.
The course, which costs $17, is designed to refresh the driving skills and rules of the road for motorists 55 and older. Those who successfully complete the course can receive a three-year discount of no less than 5% on their auto insurance.
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There will be no testing or behind-the-wheel driving. To register, call 800-559-4880 or 724-283-0245 or seniorsforsafedriving.com.
Ministry has seasonal clothing in stock
The Clothesline Ministry in Penn Hills is stocked with clothing for the warmer months. The free ministry is open from 10 a.m. to noon every Thursday at Mt. Hope Community Presbyterian Church, 12106 Frankstown Road.
Weight-loss group meets Tuesdays
The local chapter of TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), a support group to help those struggling with weight loss, meets Tuesday evenings at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1261 Pennsylvania Ave., in Oakmont.
Meetings begin with a private weigh-in between 5:45 and 6:10 p.m. Anyone interested in joining can attend a meeting and decide if TOPS is right for them.
For details, call 412-828-3854 or email jmjkwj@gmail.com.
Class of 1974 to gather
The Penn Hills High School Class of 1974 will have its 50th reunion at 6 p.m. June 8 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Downtown Pittsburgh.
The cost is $65. The gathering will include appetizers, food stations, dessert, nonalcoholic beverages, a photo booth and a DJ. There will be a cash bar.
To make a reservation, visit Penn Hills Class of 1974 on Facebook, email PHHS74Reunion@gmail.com or contact Deborah (Tedesco) Gathagan at dgathagan@verizon.net.
Household chemical collection scheduled
The Pennsylvania Resource Council will hold a household chemical collection from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 17 at Boyce Park in Plum.
Individuals can drop off automotive fluids, household cleaners, pesticides, paints and other household chemicals. A $20 fee covers disposal of up to 10 gallons or 50 pounds of material per vehicle. Loads exceeding 10 gallons and 50 pounds will be subject to additional fees.
Participants must register at prc.org/collectionevents or by calling 412-488-7490.