In brief: Blood drive, student news and more in Plum
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Blood drive
B Three Solutions Spring will be hosting a blood drive from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. May 18 at the Plum Community Center, 499 Center New Texas Road.
To make an appointment, visit Vitalant.org and click the “donate now” button. On the new window, search with group code P953 and select your appointment time or call 412-209-7000.
All those who donate between May 1 and May 25 will receive a $5 Amazon gift card, redeemable via email.
Student news
• Olivia Shirley of New Kensington was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Shirley was initiated at Slippery Rock University.
Shirley is among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year.
• Tiayerra Stroncek was awarded Academic All-Ohio Athletic Conference Status in women’s track and field at the 2021 Mount Union Honors Convocation on April 20.
• Slippery Rock University’s Dance Department hosted its BFA Senior Dance concert, “Against All Odds,” on April 17 via a livestream on the department’s YouTube channel. Each concert featured different performances.
Student choreographers and dancers included Derek Jenkins, dancer, a sophomore dance major; and Olivia Shirley, dancer, a senior dual dance and psychology major.
Virtual discussion
Plum School District will host a virtual discussion with consultant and former research director for the University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Counseling and Psychological Services, Eran Magen at 7 p.m. on April 29.
Magen, who has a master’s in education and doctorate in psychology from Stanford University, teaches parents/guardians, educators and clinicians how to form stronger, more supportive relationships with their children and students.
The theme of the virtual discussion will be “More Conversation, Less Conflict.”
A registration form was posted on the district’s website. Signup closes just before noon April 26.
Twin-Boros Memorial Day
The Twin-Boros Memorial Day parade and ceremony will take place May 31. The parade kicks off at 9:30 a.m. on East Railroad Avenue and will proceed to the cemetery in Oakmont.
This year’s parade marshal is Frank Bonaroti with State Representative Carrie Del Rosso serving as grand marshal. The ceremony begins at 11 a.m. at the cemetery. The guest speaker is Donald Koenig, Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate Corps and the executive director of the Veterans Administration Pittsburgh Healthcare.
The program will include the traditional decorating of the chairs, a 21-gun salute by the Veterans of American Legion Post #600, calling of the honor roll and patriotic music selections.
All participants and spectators must follow CDC and Pennsylvania State Covid guidelines. Anyone who would like to donate to help offset the costs of the ceremony can send a check payable to Oakmont-Verona Memorial Day Committee, 504 Maryland Ave., Oakmont, PA 15139.
For updates and information, visit the Oakmont-Verona Memorial Day 2021 Facebook page.
Plant sale
The Garden Club of Oakmont’s annual plant sale is back May 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hoffstot’s parking lot on Allegheny Avenue.
Hanging baskets, annuals and perennials, lettuce and herb bowls as well as one-of-a-kind flower-filled containers will be available. Flowers will be available by the flat or market pack.
The Lions Club of Oakmont will be at the sale selling brooms.
Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted.
Please observe all covid-19 prevention protocols while at the sale.