Briefs and events in the Murrysville area for the week of April 1, 2021
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Delmont Recreation Committee to host chili cook-off
The Delmont Recreation Committee will host a chili cook-off at 12:30 p.m. April 11 at Newhouse Park.
Yellow Bridge Brewing will be on hand selling beverages. There is a $10 requested donation for those who attend and vote on their favorite.
To enter a chili, contact committee member Stan Cheyne at 412-496-0687. Entrants are asked to serve their chili during the cook-off; bowls, spoons and napkins will be provided by the committee.
Attendees are asked to follow current state guidance for outdoor events during the covid-19 pandemic. Newhouse Park is off Stotler Road in Delmont, and the cook-off will be in the Kepple Pavilion.
New associate pastor at Newlonsburg church
The Rev. Travis Webster is the new associate pastor at Newlonsburg Presbyterian Church in Murrysville.
Webster earned a master’s of divinity at Princeton Theological Seminary, and is currently working on his dissertation for a doctorate in theology in pastoral counseling at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Ga.
Webster is a South Carolina native, and is married to Karen Webster, also an ordained Presbyterian minister.
Blood drive at AMVETS in White Valley
The Ladies Auxiliary from the White Valley AMVETS Post 85 is holding a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 10 at the post, 2100 Carolina St.in Murrysville’s White Valley neighborhood.
Appointments are recommended by calling 412-209-7000 or visiting Vitalant.org and clicking on the orange “make an appointment” button and using the group code C3750033.
For more, call the post at 724-327-9919.
Woman’s club meeting set for April 15
The Murrysville Woman’s Club will hold its monthly meeting at 11:15 a.m. April 15 at the Penn Murry Bar and Kitchen, 5089 Cozy Inn Cutoff in Murrysville.
The featured program will be instructor Glenda Gerbert giving spring garden tips and showing how to create a living wreath.
To RSVP, call Beverly Bella at 412-720-8372.
Delmont Visionary Committee to host clean-up day
The Delmont Visionary Committee will host an April 24 clean-up day in the borough.
The group will meet at 9 a.m. and depart from the Rose Wigfield Parklet at 27 Greensburg St. Gloves, trash bags and vests will be provided. RSVP to 724-468-3975.
Woman’s club to host ‘Remember When’ event
The Murrysville Woman’s Club will host a “Remember When” event at 10 a.m. May 1 at the Lamplighter Restaurant, 6566 William Penn Highway in Salem Township.
The 1950s-’60s-themed event will feature a breakfast buffet, disc jockey and Chinese auction of baskets.
Tickets are $25 and will benefit the club’s community projects. They can be purchased by calling Kathy Valkovic at 412-760-5809 or any club member.
Attire in 1950s style is suggested.
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AAUW dues requested by June 1
While the Murrysville branch of the American Association of University Women has not yet resumed hosting its monthly meetings, club officials do want to remind members that dues should be mailed by June 1 to Carol Gezon.
Dues will not increase this year. The cost is $85 for members and $25 for affiliates. This year, $59 of the national dues are tax-deductible because AAUW is a nonprofit organization. Checks from existing members can be made out to AAUW. Prospective new members are asked to email MurrysvilleAAUW@gmail.com.
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MEDC announces scholarship
The Murrysville Export Democratic Club recently finalized plans for its 2012 Biden-Harris Spirit Scholarship.
The first scholarship will be awarded to a graduating Franklin Regional senior who “exemplifies the spirit of community service,” which is not limited to participation in a formal organization but can also be through a person project or activity.
The recipient will receive $500 to assist in furthering their education.
Officials said the initial scholarship commitment will run through 2025, and its scholarship committee is planning annual fund drives to maintain the program.
Applicants must submit an essay describing their service to the community and what inspired it. A letter of recommendation from a Franklin Regional faculty member, identifying a student is in good standing, is also required.
Applications are due by April 21. Receive an application by emailing MEDCScholarship@gmail.com.
The recipient will be chosen prior to this year’s high school graduation ceremony.
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Upcoming meetings
Upcoming meetings open to the public in either a virtual or in-person format:
• Franklin Regional school board committee-of-the-whole meeting, 7:30 p.m., April 12. Meetings are livestreamed at YouTube.com/user/FranklinRegionalSD.
• Delmont Borough Council, 7 p.m., April 13 at the Delmont Public Library, 75 School St.
• Franklin Regional school board voting meeting, 7:30 p.m., April 19. Meetings are livestreamed at YouTube.com/user/FranklinRegionalSD.