In brief: Leaf collection, holiday events and more in Penn Hills, Verona
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Leaf and yard composting program
Penn Hills will continue to collect leaves, garden residue (flowers and plants with no roots attached), and small shrubbery and tree trimmings (less than a half inch in diameter, no roots), on Nov. 21, 28 and Dec. 5. Bags must be placed curbside on Sunday evenings. Acceptable items can also be dropped off at the compost site by appointment with Public Works. Call 412-798-2151 for an appointment. For more information, visit pennhillspa.gov.
Holiday Craft Show
The Penn Hills Holiday Craft Show will take place 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 19 at Linton Middle School, More than 100 vendors will be on hand selling a variety of handmade items.
Lunch with Santa
Head to Rolling Hills Church in Verona on Dec. 3 for a pizza lunch with Santa. Two time slots are available — 11 a.m.-noon or 12:30-1:30 p.m. Admission is free but registration is required by calling 412-798-2147.
Holiday Light Display
Cruise through the Penn Hills Government Center’s parking lot between 6-7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 to see holiday lights, Santa, Rudolph and the elves. Register to get a free treat bag for each child by calling 412-798-2147 by Nov. 28. Bring an unopened, unwrapped toy for the Stuff-A-Truck fundraiser and a chance to win one of three $100 Visa gift cards. For more information, visit pennhillspa.gov.
Letters to Santa
Children can drop off letters to Santa from Dec. 1-16 at Penn Hills Library. They can also be mailed to 1-2 Duff Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15235 or emailed to santa@pennhills.org. Please include a return address in the letters.
Christmas lights display contest
It’s time to get festive! Enter the contest by calling 412-798-2147 or emailing jscaglione@pennhills.org. Judging takes place Dec. 19-21. Prizes will be awarded for the best decorated houses.
Verona council member honored
Verona councilwoman and lead on one of the current WalkWorks Active Transportation Plan grants Trish Hredzak-Showalter has been named a Complete Streets Champion. Smart Growth America announced the new cohort of participants in their training program for elected officials, designed to bolster their skills, knowledge and confidence in their work making streets safe for all their constituents.
Women’s Business Network
WBN offers numerous opportunities to network and partner with like-minded business, ongoing professional education and leadership development opportunities. Find out more at www.wbninc.com.
The Monroeville Chapter meets 8-9:30 a.m. Nov. 23 at Panera Bread, 400 Penn Center Blvd., Wilkins Township. For more information, contact Debie Remaley at 412-374-0900.
Toy drive
Lower Valley Athletic Foundation Christmas Toy Drive runs through the first week of December.
There are donation boxes at Inner Groove Brewing and the Verona borough building, both along East Railroad Avenue. Organizers are looking for new, unopened toys for children of all ages. Toy distribution is expected a week before Christmas. The foundation will reach out to local schools and churches to find families in need. More information is available on the Lower Valley Athletic Foundation’s Facebook page.
Association of University People meetings
The Association of University People’s club for single college graduates will host four dinners in November:
• Nov. 18, 5-7 p.m. at Primanti Bros., 1539 Washington Ave., Mt. Lebanon
• Nov. 24, 2 p.m., Thanksgiving dinner at the Lamplighter, 6566 William Penn Highway, Salem
The club invites four-year college graduates, age 50 and older, to join them for fun events and to meet new people. RSVP to any of the dinners by calling 412-862-7861 or emailing nl.hokaj@gmail.com.