News briefs: Shaler North Hills Library offers glimpse into Pittsburgh’s Victorian holiday traditions
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A virtual program called “Victorian Holiday Traditions” is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Dec. 16 through the Shaler North Hills Library.
Take a step back in time and explore how the holidays were celebrated in Victorian Pittsburgh. There will be photos from Clayton, home of the Henry Clay Frick family, both from when the family lived there and as decorated by modern-day curators for holiday tours.
Local historian and The Frick Pittsburgh docent Sue Morris will share the origins of many Victorian traditions.
This is a free Zoom presentation.
Register at the library website, shalerlibrary.org.
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 https://tribtotalmedia.com/.
The deadline to apply is Jan. 31.
Pierogi Tuesdays at library
The Pittsburgh Pierogi Truck will be at the Shaler North Hills Library from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Dec. 22.
The truck will be parked in the front parking lot, selling pierogis, stuffed cabbage and haluski.
Customers must wear a mask and maintain 6 feet of social distancing.
Partial proceeds benefit the library.
Online kids cooking program on tap
The Shaler North Hills Library will host a cooking program for kids, via Facebook and YouTube, at 1 p.m. Dec. 12.
Fun Food for Kids with Miss Eileen will teach simple techniques for fixing foods that are fun to eat.
In this session, children will learn to make a Ho Ho Reindeer.
Students are encouraged to email a picture of their creation to shaleryouthservices@gmail.com or text it to 412-219-2575.
Harvest Fair paused
The appointment-only Harvest Fair at Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church is on holdbecause of Allegheny County covid-19 guidelines.
Call 412-398-0222 for appointments or 412-848-8095 for information and donations.
Updates will be posted on the church website at fcpc.us.
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.