News briefs: Christmas Eve Jingle planned, fundraising calendars on sale
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Etna is hosting a Christmas Eve Jingle at 7 p.m. on Dec. 24.
Everyone is encouraged to go outside onto their doorsteps and ring a bell for two minutes to spread Christmas spirit.
Canned goods drive on tap at Caliente
Caliente Pizza in Hampton is collecting canned goods through Dec. 25 to donate to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.
For every three items donated, customers will receive a free cheesy bread voucher. Since November, the restaurant has collected several boxes of food to be distributed to the needy.
It is the site’s fourth annual food drive. Items can be dropped off at any Caliente location or given to delivery drivers.
“Too many families are in need this year,” said Nick Bogacz, founder and owner.
“We’re always looking for ways to give back to the community, and we know the holidays are especially a busy time for our local food bank.”
Caliente Pizza is along William Flynn Highway.
Lottery calendars available
The Etna Economic Development Corp. is fundraising with 2021 lottery calendars.
They are available for purchase at Winschel Hardware, Porky’s, Tony’s Auto, Allegheny Motors and the borough office, as well as the Blue Goose Saloon on Mt. Royal Boulevard in Shaler. The cost is $20.
The borough office is closed to the public but anyone who wants to buy a calendar should ring the buzzer near the side door and wait for assistance.
Library offers meditation program
A virtual meditation program will be offered free through the Shaler North Hills Library in January.
Classes will be 9:30 to 10 a.m. Fridays, via Zoom. Participants must commit to the four-week session and register at shalerlibrary.org.
Teacher Cynthia Ballard is a certified yoga teacher specializing in meditation, relaxation, hatha yoga and others.
She has been volunteering at Our Clubhouse, a cancer support center, for more than 13 years.
Trib journalism scholarships available
Trib Total Media is now accepting applications for both the Scholarship for Diversity in Media and the Jim Borden Memorial Scholarship.
The Scholarship for Diversity in Media is open to high school seniors who are culturally, ethnically or racially diverse and are planning to study journalism, communication or English writing at a four-year college or university.
The scholarship will include financial assistance of up to $7,500 per year for four years, a guaranteed annual internship with Trib Total Media and an offer for full-time employment upon graduation.
The Jim Borden Memorial Scholarship is offered to high school or college students attending — or planning to attend — a four-year college or university to study journalism, English writing or communication. The recipient will earn up to $30,000 in scholarship money awarded in annual installments of up to $7,500, an annual internship with Trib Total Media and an offer for full-time employment upon graduation.
Applicants can apply online under the Career & Scholarship Opportunities tab at tribtotalmedia.com.
The deadline to apply is Jan. 31.
Women’s Business Network meetings on tap
The Cranberry Chapter of the Women’s Business Network meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month at 7:30 a.m. in Cranberry United Presbyterian Church, 2662 Rochester Road, Cranberry. Guests are welcome to attend at no cost. Some meetings are held virtually. For details, call Nancy Wood at 724-316-3427.
The Criders Corners Chapter meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at noon at The Sports Grille, 1294 Freedom Road, Cranberry Township. For details, call Sherri at 412-760-9601.
The All-Virtual Chapter meets on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 7:30 pm. For details, call Jennifer at 412-908-1663.