In brief: Fleece to shawl demonstration, students news and more in Pine, Richland
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Fleece to shawl demonstration
The Weaver’s Cabin of Harmony will be hosting a Fleece to Shawl demonstration on June 5 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the grounds on the Weaver’s Cabin in Historic Harmony.
Three teams of five members each will be participating in what is normally a competition that kicks off with each team working with a sheep’s fleece.
Spectators can watch as team members work against the clock in preparing the fleece by carding and spinning the fiber into yarn. Looms will be set up, and each team will weave the yarn into beautiful shawls of each team’s design. Teams will display their own themes, and their attire and colors will follow their chosen themes.
Spectators will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite shawl and team and bid on their favorite shawls during an auction at the end of the demonstration and throughout the following week.
The shawls will be displayed at the Wunder Bar of Harmony from June 8 to 13. Partial proceeds benefit Historic Harmony.
For more information, contact Ann Malick at Annsmalick@aol.com or call 412-378-4509.
Student news
• Sreyashi Mondal from Pine-Richland School District received a “Certificate of Excellence Sponsor Award” (Allegheny County Medical Society Alliance) at the Carnegie Science Center’s Pittsburgh Regional Science & Engineering Fair on March 24.
The Gibsonia resident’s project was titled “A Multi-variable County Analysis for the Markers of Higher covid-19 Case Rates in Pennsylvania.”
• Central Catholic grad Nathan Vislosky graduated from Penn State in petroleum engineering and was a College of Earth and Mineral Sciences Academy Laureate, Phipps and Ellis George Engineering Scholar and BP Leadership Forum winner. Vislosky will start as a product support engineer for OSI software based out of London and Philadelphia.
Pine recycle rama
Pine Township will host a recycling event May 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the municipal buiding parking lot, 230 Pearce Mill Road.
The event is open to all residents and nonresidents. For more information, visit twp.pine.pa.us.
Richland Community Park Memorial Day service
Join American Legion Post No. 548 at Richland Community Park for a Memorial Day Service to honor the men and women who have fought to defend the United States. Please note the park will be closed to all other activities during this event.
Participants will have the option to sit around the area, but please maintain 6 feet of social distancing or listen from your vehicle by tuning into 88.1 FM.
A fundraiser to benefit the American Legion Post No. 548 will be held at the Gibsonia Walmart and Gibsonia Shop ‘n Save on May 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Mobile shredding event
There will be a mobile shredding event June 5 from 9 a.m. to noon (or until the truck is full) at the Richland Municipal Building’s parking lot, 4019 Dickey Road.
Women’s Business Network meetings
Women’s Business Network is an award-winning business association that supports the success and growth of women in business through networking, education, and leadership opportunities. Many meetings are being held virtually; please check with the local chapter representative for more information. To learn more, visit wbninc.com.
The Cranberry Chapter holds regular meetings the first and third Thursday of each month from 7:30 to 9 a.m. The next meeting is May 20. For more information contact chapter representative Cynthia Wood at 724-316-3427.
The Criders Corners Chapter holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Thursday of each month from noon to 1:15 p.m. The next meeting will take place May 27. For more information contact chapter representative Sherri Walker at 412-760-9601.
Garden Club volunteers
The Richland Township Garden Club is looking for a group of volunteers who are interested in starting a Richland Township Garden Club to manage four areas at Richland Community Park. These areas will include the barn planting beds, pavilion planting beds and two new areas located near the new concession stand.
If interested in becoming a volunteer, contact Melissa Williams mwilliams@richland.pa.us or call 724-443-5921.
Camp registration open
Registration is open for Camp Cranberry, which runs June 7 to Aug. 20 for children ages 5-15 from any community.
The camp focuses on developing physical, social and decision-making skills; promoting self-confidence and having fun. There will be weekly themes for younger campers, such as outer space, dinosaurs, animals, science and storybook classics. Older campers will learn about their natural surroundings, how to express themselves creatively and inventing games and activities.
Full-day camp runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There also are half-day camps for younger children. Lunch and extended care also will be available.
Cranberry also is offering swimming lessons for all age groups. There are group lessons, Saturday classes, sessions for preschool kids and parent and child aquatics. Private lessons also are available.
For details, visit cranberrytownship.org.