In brief: Spring leaf collection, summer programming, reunion news and more
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Richland spring leaf collection
Richland’s spring leaf collection will take place April 6. All bags must be out prior to 6 a.m. that day. All leaves and vegetative clippings must be in biodegradable paper bags for pick up. Plastic bags are not acceptable. Please limit each bag to 40 pounds. Tree trimmings must be tied/bound no larger than 3 inches in diameter and not to exceed 48 inches in length.
Woodlands summer programming
Registration is open for summer programming at the Woodlands in Wexford. Visit woodlands.campbrainregistration.com for a list of programming and an application.
Pittsburgh Youth Chorus summer camp
Registration is open for the Pittsburgh Youth Chorus’ “Summer Singers” day camp. Sessions will take place Aug. 1-5 in Pittsburgh for children ages 7-10, and Aug. 3-5 in Grove City for children ages 7 and older. Sliding-scale tuition is available for all prospective campers.
Register online at PittsburghYouthChorus.org/summer-camps. Using the code “EARLYBIRD22” when registering will save campers 10% through May 20.
Class of 2011 reunion
Pine-Richland High School’s class of 2011 will hold its 10-year reunion (delayed because of covid) on May 28 at Narcisi Winery. Cost is $75 per person and includes a buffet dinner, drinks cake and more. All payments are due by May 7. Join the Facebook group Pine-Richland Class of 2011 Reunions for more details and the latest updates. Email questions to Jen Ryabyy (Rausch) at jmr5938@gmail.com.
Spaghetti dinner fundraiser
Enjoy a spaghetti dinner March 27 that will support Hampton Presbyterian Church Youth Group mission trips. Dine-in or get takeout from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Freewill offerings accepted.
Please consider donating a dessert to support the dinner or a gift item for the raffle baskets. Speak with Pastor Ryan about those details.
The church is located at 2942 East Hardies Road in Gibsonia. Call the church office at 724-443-3201 for details or questions. More information is online at hamptonpresbyterian.net.
Seedling sale
The North Area Environmental Council is holding its annual seedling sale.
The sale offers a wide variety of non-invasive plants, trees and wildflower seed mixes to add to the beauty and natural habitat of your back yard and the ecological health of the region. NAEC is partnering with North Park’s Latodami Nature Center to bring you the “Lawn to Nature” Kits. Check out the website naecwpa.org to learn more about the sale, the organization and to place an order. The deadline is April 6.
Guatemala Mission 5K
The Guatemala Mission Group of Saints Martha and Mary Parish in Gibsonia will be holding a 5K run /1 mile walk in North Park on April 9. The race will benefit the Hogar de Ninos de San Francisco, a poor orphanage in Patzun, Guatemala, in desperate need of financial assistance.
Register online at runsignup.com and search for Run Across Guatemala. Registrations also are available on the day of the race.
Check-in begins 8:15 a.m., race/walk begins at 9 a.m. Dogs and strollers are welcome. Donations are gratefully accepted.
Neighborhood Block Party
North Hills Community Outreach will hold a Neighborhood Block Party from 1-4 p.m. April 3 at the North Park Sports Complex on Wildwood Road. There will be family fun and games, a silent auction, face painting, balloon artist, alcohol samplings, plenty of music and more.
Tickets are $35 for adults and $20 for children under 12. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit nhco.org/block.
North Allegheny class reunion
North Allegheny High School’s Class of 1977 will hold its 45th class reunion Aug. 20. For details, email nashclassof1977@gmail.com.
Scholarship available
Passavant Memorial Homes Foundation encourages western Pennsylvania students to apply for the organization’s annual Community Service Scholarship. The scholarship awards $10,000 in funding for post-secondary education tuition costs to a high school senior who exemplifies the commitment of PMHF and the late Jamie Ellenberger to serving and improving their community.
The scholarship was created to honor Jamie Ellenberger, an individual PMHFOS was privileged to serve and who was an active member of the community.
The principle of community is central to PMHFOS’s mission, including efforts to engage in community initiatives and be involved in community improvements. PMHFOS is seeking to award this scholarship to a student in the region who brings that same understanding of the value of community service. PMHFOS also intends for this scholarship to continue raising awareness about intellectual disabilities and the opportunities available to pursue careers in providing support and services to individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, and behavioral health needs.
In addition to its focus on service to the community, the criteria for PMHF’s scholarship includes academic honors and awards and extracurricular activities, along with the completion of an application process and essays. Applicants also must submit three letters of recommendation highlighting the student’s character, academic achievements and demonstration of leadership in the community.
Applications must be received by April 29, and additional information can be found at www.pmhfos.org.