In brief: Wexford interior designer recognized with service award, class reunion and more in Pine, Richland
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Sekula receives WBN service award
Suzanne M. Sekula, owner of Studio 312 Interiors in Wexford, is the recipient of the Service Award by the Women’s Business Network (WBN).
Announced at the organization’s annual business meeting in May, the Women’s Business Network Service Award recognizes an exceptional member who exhibits service to, and participation in, WBN at multiple levels. To be considered for the award, each woman must be nominated by another member, and be a part of WBN for at least two years. The final winner is determined via blind vote of the nominating committee.
Sekula, a member of the Cranberry Chapter, is not only an active member in her local chapter, but is also actively involved with the WBN organization as a part of the education committee.
Richland 35-year class reunion
The Richland High School class of 1986 is hosting its 35-year class reunion. The 1986 graduates and guests are invited to attend the event, which will be held from 4 to 10 p.m. on Sept. 18. The reunion is at Richland Park’s large pavilion at 1157 Van Velsor Drive, Bakerstown, PA 15007.
The price for the event is $30 per person. Attendees are asked to RSVP by Aug. 18 with the names of all guests. The reunion is being organized by Lisa (Thaner) Arnold, Mary (Heim) Merhaut and Kevin Miller.
Email Lisa at jmalmaarnold@gmail.com to submit payments. Text Mary at 412-720-3323 with any questions.
Kennywood tickets
The Pine-Richland High School Band Boosters are selling Kennywood tickets throughout the summer. Consider buying your tickets through the band boosters to support the marching band.
Ride All Day Tickets are $36 and may be purchased during regular business hours at NexTier Bank in Wexford and Gibsonia, or the Pine Community Center (checks only). Make checks payable to Pine-Richland Band Boosters.
Pine-Richland’s Kennywood community day is Aug. 20, and the marching band will perform in the Fall Fantasy parade.
Garden club volunteers
The Richland Township Garden Club is looking for a group of volunteers who are interested in starting a 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.
Vacation Bible school
Ascension Lutheran Church at 8225 Peebles Road in McCandless is hosting a vacation Bible school on July 12-15 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Kids entering Pre-K to sixth grade are invited to enjoy making crafts, playing games, making music and learning what the Bible says about the one true God. Register at ascensionpgh.myanswers.com/mystery-island.
Women’s Business Network meetings
Guests are welcome to attend a meeting at no cost. At the time of publication, 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. For more information, contact 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. For more information, contact Sherri Walker at 412-760-9601.
The All Virtual Chapter holds regular meetings via Zoom on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Guests are welcome to attend at no cost. For more information call Jennifer Pasquale at 412-908-1663.
At the library
Northern Tier Library has expanded its hours as follows: Monday-Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Thursday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., The library is closed on Sundays.
The library is open for browsing. Computer use no longer requires an appointment and is limited to one two-hour session per day.
New mask requirements (per CDC guidelines) are as follows: If you are fully vaccinated, you are not required to wear a mask.
If you are not fully vaccinated, please wear a mask for your own protection as well as the safety of others.
Please remember that children have not had the chance to be vaccinated. For their safety, masks should be worn in the children’s department.
9th Annual Young Writers Institute
The Fellow of the Western PA Writing Project is holding its ninth Young Writers Institute this summer for rising fifth through seventh graders.
The Institute will be the week of July 26-30 from 9 a.m. to noon in Wexford at Atlas Art Studio, 75 Shenot Road.
It will feature guest writer Cameron Barrett from Pittsburgh, who has won numerous awards as a poet. The Westmoreland Museum also will visit, and participants will write about some art.
To register, visit AtlasArtPress.com/shop/ywi. For more information, email Kathy at kathy anngiegel@gmail.com.