News and briefs in the greater Murrysville area for the week of June 10, 2021
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Here are just some of the things happening in the Star’s coverage area in the coming weeks. To submit an event or a news brief, email pvarine@triblive.com.
Delmont shifts council meetings back to borough building
Delmont officials will move the monthly council meetings back to the borough building, after a few months of holding them at the new Delmont Public Library.
Meetings will take place on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the borough building, 77 Greensburg St.
Glass recycling will include food collection
Municipal officials will host a glass recycling event June 19 in Murrysville that will also include the collection of non-perishable food for the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry.
It will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Veterans Field parking lot, 4200 Sardis Road in Murrysville.
All colors of glass bottles jars and jugs will be accepted. Caps, lids and labels are acceptable. All containers must be emptied.
Items that will not be accepted include window glass, drinking glasses/stemware, ceramics, dishware, mirrors, light bulbs and televisions.
For more, call 724-327-2100, ext. 104.
Veteran banner sales in Delmont
Delmont officials are accepting additional requests for veteran banners to be hung in the borough.
Banners are $105 and can be purchased by completing a form and turning in a photo and check made payable to Delmont Borough no later than June 19.
For more, call 724-468-4422.
TOPS group resumes weekly meetings
The Delmont chapter of Taking Off Pounds Sensibly, or TOPS, has resumed weekly meetings at 2:30 p.m., Tuesdays at Delmont Presbyterian Church, at 101 Church St.
The nonprofit weight support group is open to anyone, and prospective new members are invited to attend a meeting and learn about the program.
To learn more, see TOPS.org.
Family Fun Night set for June 19 in Delmont
The Delmont Recreation Committee will host a June 19 “Family Fun Night,” featuring food, beer, a movie and live music by The Phisbins.
It will be at 5 p.m. at Newhouse Park, off Stotler Road.
Food will be available from the Good to Go food truck, beer will be available from Yellow Bridge Brewing, and Kona’s Ice will be sold as well.
The Delmont Public Library will sponsor a children’s activity, and after dusk, the committee will present an outdoor screening of the 1987 film “Harry & the Hendersons.” The concession stand will be open with drinks, popcorn and candy.
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Murrysville-Export Rotary prepares for July 4 car cruise
The Murrysville-Export Rotary will hold a Fourth of July Car Cruise-In from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., July 4 at the Lamplighter in Salem.
The show will feature classic, muscle, antique, retro mod and special-interest cars and trucks. The first 200 entries will receive a dash plaque and gift bag with a $10 entry-fee donation.
The afternoon also will feature food and refreshments, a DJ, auction baskets and 50/50 prizes. The Lamplighter is at 6566 William Penn Highway. For details, call 412-677-8280 or 724-519-7369.
Upcoming meetings
The following public meetings will take place in the Star’s coverage area:
• Murrysville council, 7 p.m. June 16 at the municipal building, 4100 Sardis Road. Meetings are broadcast on Comcast local access Channel 19 and streamed live at Murrysville.com.
• Franklin Township Municipal Sanitary Authority, 6 p.m. June 17 at the authority offices, 3001 Meadowbrook Road, Murrysville.
• Franklin Regional school board voting meeting, 7:30 p.m. June 21, streamed online at YouTube.com/user/FranklinRegionalSD.