In brief: Trick or treat, pumpkin roll sale and more in Pine, Richland
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Trick or treat
In Pine and Richland, trick or treat will take place Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m. Homes participating should turn their porch lights on.
Library Halloween celebration
Come to the library 5-6 p.m. Oct. 27 for outdoor Halloween fun. There will be trick-or-treating, spooky take-home crafts and a costume parade. This event will be held outdoors, weather permitting. In case of rain, it will be hosted inside the library. This program is for children of all ages, and registration is required. For more information or to register, call 724-449-2665 or visit northerntierlibrary.org.
Pumpkin roll sale
Salem Church is taking orders for its annual homemade pumpkin roll sale. Rolls are handmade by church members and can be frozen for serving or gifting during the holidays. Pre-order by Oct. 28 and pick up beginning Nov. 9. Each roll contains 12-15 servings and is $16. Gluten-free rolls are $20 each. To order online, visit salem-umc.org, or call the Salem Church office at 724-935-1627.
Traveling glass recycling bin
Pennsylvania Resources Council’s traveling glass recycling bin will be at North Park from Oct. 22-27, in the swimming pool parking lot. Individuals can drop off glass bottles, jars and jugs of all colors (no color sorting required). Containers should be empty and rinsed, with lids and labels still on. Bags and boxes used to deliver glass must be discarded off-site. For more information, visit prc.org/glass.
Rotary scholarship
The Bob Williams Rotary Memorial Scholarship Program announces the availability of scholarships for the 2022-2023 academic year. In recent years, Rotary has awarded at least eight scholarships at $5,000 each. High school seniors in Allegheny and Beaver Counties are eligible to apply. Vocational students, G.E.D students and those attending parochial, charter and private schools are also eligible.
Students must have a 2.5 or higher grade point average and also must complete an essay that highlights their community/school service as part of the application submission.
Complete application and criteria materials, including application deadline, are available on the Rotary District 7305 website, scholarship link, or from area high school counselors.
For more information, contact Dr. Robert Arbuckle, chairperson, at rarbuckl@yahoo.com.
Women’s Business Network
Women’s Business Network offers numerous opportunities to network and partner with like-minded businesses, ongoing professional education and leadership development opportunities. Find out more at www.wbninc.com.
The Pittsburgh North Chapter’s next meetings will be 9 a.m. Oct. 23 at Parkwood United Presbyterian Church, 4289 Mount Royal Blvd, Allison Park. For more information, contact Kathy Bell at 412-855-0578.
The Wexford Chapter’s next meetings are 8:15-9:30 a.m. Oct. 27 at Omega Federal Credit Union, 10455 Perry Hwy, Wexford. For more information, contact Suzanne Venneri at 412-264-8446.
The Criders Corners Chapter’s upcoming meetings are noon-1:15 p.m. Oct. 27 at The Sports Grille, 1294 Freedom Road in Cranberry. For more information, contact Jocelyn Cilik at 724-772-5593.
Trunk or Treat
Trunk or Treat is back from 1-3 p.m. Oct. 22. The event will be located in the Pine Community Park on the Pearce Mill Road entrance side. There will be a bounce house, pumpkin decorating, spooky games, potato sack races and more. B’s Sip of Summer truck will sell warm fall drinks like hot chocolate and hot apple cider. Children must be enrolled for this event. Pine residents are $5 and non-residents $8. For more information, visit twp.pine.pa.us.
AARP
AARP 595 welcomes new members and guests to its meeting on the first Tuesday of the month at 12:30 p.m. at Hampton Presbyterian Church, 2842 E. Hardies Road. Join us for great fellowship, luncheons, entertainment and trips. Next meeting is Nov. 1. Entertainment will be “Hollywood Homicides” by Tom Madden. Dues are $7/year.