In brief: Penn Hills and Verona area happenings, week of Feb. 19, 2024
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Class of 1974 plans 50-year bash
The Penn Hills High School Class of 1974 will have its 50th reunion at 6 p.m. June 8 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Monroeville.
The cost is $65. The gathering will include appetizers, food stations, dessert, nonalcoholic beverages, a photo booth and a DJ. There will be a cash bar. To make a reservation, visit Penn Hills Class of 1974 on Facebook or contact Deborah (Tedesco) Gathagan at dgathagan@verizon.net.
Events for adults slated at library
The Penn Hills Library, 1037 Stotler Road, is offering special events in February for adults.
• African American Genealogy Workshop from 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 24. Participants will learn how to create a five-generation genealogical pedigree chart. Special attention will be given to how to research African American ancestry, but all people are welcome to attend this free workshop by the organization “Finding Deep Roots.”
• Black History Month Jazz Celebration from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 26. C. Payne and Jazz Central will present a musical tour of jazz greats.
To register, call the library at 412-775-4700 or go online at pennhillslibrary.org and click on the Upcoming Events icon.
Scholarships available
Applications are being sought for the Bob Williams Rotary Memorial Scholarship Program for the 2023-24 academic year.
Eight need-based scholarships of $5,000 each will be awarded.
High school seniors in Allegheny County are eligible to apply, as are vocational students, GED students and those attending parochial, charter and private schools.
Students must have a 2.5 or higher grade-point average and must complete an essay highlighting their community/school service.
Complete application and criteria materials are available on the Rotary District 7305 website or from area high school counselors.
Applications must be postmarked by Feb. 29.
Registration open for softball
Registration is underway for the Penn Hills Girls Softball Association’s spring season through March 15.
Five teams are forming: 8 and under (coach pitch), $85; 10 and under, 12 and under, 15 and under, and 18 and under, each $125. All ages are as of Sept. 1, 2023.
The 8-and-under team includes the option of a refundable concession fee of $30 for family members who help out at the concession stand; all other teams include the option of a $40 refundable concession fee.
Registration includes a full uniform. Open gym practices take place in February. Games for the spring season start at the end of April.
For new players, a copy of a birth certificate is required and can be emailed to phgsapghpa@gmail.com.
Tickets available for purse bash
The Penn Hills Girls Softball Association is organizing a purse bash from noon to 3 p.m. March 16 at Penn Hills Fire Hall No. 7, 125 Universal Road.
Tickets, which are $50 in advance or $60 at the door, include admission to the event, food, wine, beer, nonalcoholic beverages and multiple chances to win designer handbags. Participants must be 21 or older to attend.
Doors open at 11:30 a.m., and the first raffle starts at noon. Winners will be drawn every 15 minutes. Ticket-holders do not need to be present to win.
Additional raffles will be available, including ones for “pick of the table,” 50-50, auction baskets, a mystery bundle and lottery tree.
Space is limited to 250 people, and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. A limited number of reserved tables for up to eight guests is available for an additional $50.
For details or to purchase a ticket or reserve a table, call Marquitta Gray at 412-877-2301, Robin Brown at 412-443-5600 and Tiera Hempfiled at 412-225-9218.