News and briefs in the Murrysville area for the week of July 20, 2021
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Calendar, conservation kits will benefit Rotary
As part of its role in Rotary International’s “End Plastic Soup” campaign — which is aimed at preventing plastics from entering local, state and national waterways where it ultimately ends up in the ocean — the Murrysville-Export Rotary Club will sell calendars featuring artwork created by local students as well as kits aimed at reducing single-use plastic.
The calendars are $10. The $15 kits come equipped with a reusable shopping bag, water bottle, straw and cutlery. Both are available at Completely Booked in the Blue Spruce Shoppes on Route 22, and at the Rotary booth at the weekly Murrysville Farmers Market, which runs from 3-7 p.m. on Thursdays at 3235 Sardis Road.
Veteran-appreciation drive-thru planned
State Rep. Bob Brooks, R-Murrysville, invites veteran residents of the 54th District to an Aug. 6 Veterans Appreciation Drive-Thru at Pittsburgh Barbecue, 6625 William Penn Highway in Salem.
It will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A box lunch will be distributed to veterans and a guest.
Those participating must RSVP by Aug. 2 to 724-387-1281 or 724-335-2790.
The 54th District includes Fawn, West Deer and part of Harrison in Allegheny County, and Export, Lower Burrell, Murrysville, Allegheny, Upper Burrell and part of Penn Township in Westmoreland County. For a map, see RepBrooks.com.
‘Whiskers and Wine’ open house set
The Murrysville chapter of the Women’s Business Network will host a Sept. 21 “Whiskers and Wine” open house at Ives Eyecare Center on Old William Penn Highway.
It will be at 6:30 p.m. Attendees can meet fellow business women in the area for appetizers and wine. Animals available for adoption through local rescue organizations will also be on hand.
Ives Eyecare Center is at 4465 Old William Penn Highway in Murrysville.
District mails 2021-‘22 parking pass applications
The Franklin Regional School District has mailed parking pass applications to incoming seniors. Completed applications must be returned to the senior high school office by Aug. 13 in the lobby drop box.
Details about picking up passes will be announced at a later date.
For more, call 724-327-5456, ext. 5003 or 5004.
Police to host National Night Out on Aug. 3
The Murrysville Police Department will host the annual National Night Out event from 4:30-8 p.m., Aug. 3 at the police station, 4200 Sardis Road.
National Night Out brings police and community residents together under positive circumstances for an evening of conversation and fellowship.
Residents will have a chance to meet members of the Westmoreland County SWAT team, state police and county public safety. All services will have equipment on display, and the evening will include food trucks and giveaways.
For more, call the police department at 724-327-2100.
‘Make-your-own-pizza’ fundraiser set
The nonprofit Delmont Visionary Committee will partner with Lilja’s Premiere Pizza in Delmont for a “Make Your Own Pizza” fundraiser on July 25.
Children 5-10 will have a chance to create personalized pizza between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Lilja’s, 2381 Route 66 in Delmont. A $15 donation will benefit the committee, which is working to bring a spur from the eventual path of the Westmoreland Heritage Trail into the borough.
Registration for a time slot is required by emailing delmontvisionarycommittee@gmail.com or calling 724-689-5292.
‘Tuesdays at Townsend’ concert series continues
The Murrysville Recreation Department’s “Tuesdays at Townsend” free outdoor concert series will continue with a performance by Miss Freddye from 6:30-8 p.m. Aug. 3 at the park, 130 Townsend Park Court in Murrysville.
Food will be available from the Mobile Chef, and beverages from Sobel’s Obscure Brewery.
The Luke Weltz Band will perform as part of the series on Aug. 17.
For more, see MurrysvillePArecreation.com.
Upcoming Rotary events
• The Murrysville-Export Rotary Club’s Membership Committee will host an Aug. 26 trivia night at the Penn Murry, 5089 Cozy Inn Cutoff in Murrysville.
It will be at 7 p.m., with Rotarian Luke Stephens serving as the emcee. For more, call Jim Olszewski at 724-519-7369.
• The Rotary will also host a Labor Day Car Cruise-In, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 6 at the Lamplighter, 6566 William Penn Highway in Salem.
The first 100 entries will receive a dash plaque with their $10 entry donation. The afternoon will also include food, refreshments, door prizes, auction baskets, a 50/50 raffle and a DJ.
For more, call 412-677-8280.
Hills Church pastor to host ‘Send Your Child’ community meeting
Emmanuel Reformed United Church of Christ (Hill’s Church) will host an Aug. 4 community meeting at 7 p.m., called “Send Your Child,” for parents or grandparents preparing to send a child back to college, back to school in the fall, or into the working world.
The Rev. Joseph Hedden, parent of two teens, will facilitate the discussion that touches on ways to prepare both your child and yourself for those next steps.
Hedden will provide tips to help manage anxieties and concerns.
To register, or for more information, call 412-956-5252 or email pastorjoseph@windstream.net. The church is at 3618 Hills Church Road in Murrysville.
Upcoming meetings
The following public meetings will take place in the Star’s coverage area:
• Franklin Regional school board committee-of-the-whole (no voting), 7:30 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Murrysville municipal building, 4100 Sardis Road. Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast local access Channel 19 and at Murrysville.com.
• Export council, 6:30 p.m., Aug. 3 at the borough building, 5821 Washington Ave.
• Murrysville council, 7 p.m., Aug. 4 and 18 at the municipal building, 4100 Sardis Road. Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast local access Channel 19, and streamed at Murrysville.com.
• Delmont council, 7 p.m., Aug. 10 at the borough building, 77 Greensburg St.
• Franklin Regional school board voting meeting, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 16 at the Murrysville municipal building, 4100 Sardis Road. Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast local access Channel 19 and at Murrysville.com.