In brief: Plum, Oakmont area events, week of Feb. 12, 2024
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Plum School District looking for bus, van drivers
The Plum School District is hiring bus and van drivers.
Bus drivers are paid a base rate of $23.45 per hour; van drivers are paid $18. An overtime rate of $33.90 is available beyond 40 hours per week for bus drivers for field trips and activity and athletic runs.
Van drivers can be paid while completing training for a commercial drivers license with school bus driver certification.
Bus aide and substitute bus driver positions are also available. Bus aides are paid a base rate of $16.75 per hour.
For information about the positions, call 412-798-6350.
Rotary scholarships available to high school seniors
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.
Tickets on sale for murder mystery theater in Oakmont
Oakmont United Methodist Church, 419 Maryland Ave., will host murder mystery theater events “Murder Stage Left” on Feb. 16, 17 and 18 at the church.
Those attending can watch the play and work with their table to solve the murder and receive a prize. Performances will be at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 16, noon Feb. 17 and 2 p.m. Feb. 18. The Feb. 16 event will include snacks, and the Feb. 17 and 18 performances will include lunch.
Tickets are $15 for the Feb. 16 event and $20 for Feb. 17 or 18.
For reservations, call the church at 412-828-9499.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets Tuesday evenings
The Oakmont TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) chapter, a support group to help those struggling with weight loss, meets Tuesday evenings at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1261 Pennsylvania Ave. in Oakmont. Meetings begin with a private weigh-in between 5:45 and 6:10 p.m.
Anyone interested in joining can attend a meeting and decide if TOPS is right for them. For details, call 412-828-3854 or email jmjkwj@gmail.com.