In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of May 12, 2025

Victorian May Day celebration on tap

The Kerr Memorial Museum will host a Victorian May Day celebration from 1 to 4 p.m. May 18 to teach people about traditions of the Victorian Era.

Participants can make a floral crown, tour the Victorian garden and watch junior docents perform a Maypole Dance, among other activities.

There will be self-guided tours only, as no formal tours will be available. Character reenactments will be done throughout the day.

Tea, coffee and sweets will be available for purchase from The Tilted Iris Tea Truck.

Verona accessible dock opening

Verona Borough officials, Friends of the Riverfront and Steel City Rowing Club are inviting the public to the opening day of the Verona accessible dock on June 1.

Starting at 9 a.m., people are invited to 101 Arch St. in Verona for a day of free, outdoor activities including a guided meditation, a “guided paddle” and tour of Sycamore Island, a yoga session, and a fishing demonstration.

The day will also include a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Food will be available for purchase.

To learn more about this event and register for the paddle, visit friendsoftheriverfront.org.

Plum Community Center seeking volunteers

The Plum Community Center is looking for people to donate their time as lunch servers in the center kitchen.

Hot lunches are served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. weekdays. Volunteers report at 10:30 a.m. to portion the side dishes and then serve lunch until 12:15 p.m.

For more information, contact Samantha at 412-744-4861 or slamorte@plumboro.com.

Indoor yard sale scheduled

The Oakmont Methodist Church will host an indoor yard sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 17.

The church is at the corner of Fifth Street and Maryland Avenue. For more information, call 412-849-6834 or email rlwhyte@msn.com.

Group offers support for weight loss

All are welcome to join the men and women at Oakmont TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) who are learning how to lose weight.

With in-person meetings, rewards, support and encouragement, we gain knowledge of healthy eating and exercise.

You may visit with no obligation Tuesdays at 5:45 p.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1261 Pennsylvania Ave. in Oakmont. Weigh-in is private followed by a brief business meeting, sharing time, and educational program all ending by 7:15.

There is well-lit parking, wheelchair accessibility and security. For details, call 412-828-3854 or e-mailjmjkwj@gmail.com.

Food pantry offers help

The Plum Food Pantry, 81 Sandune Drive, distributes free food from 4:30 to 6 p.m. the first three Tuesdays of each month for Plum residents. Residents in need must stop in at the pantry to be certified/verified.

For more information, call 724-327-0367.

Holiday Park Bible Church welcomes Plum community

Holiday Park Bible Church, at 4842 Hialeah Drive just off Route 286, invites the community to join in worship, fellowship and events for all ages.

• Men’s breakfast, women’s Bible study: Join us on the second Saturday of every month for a free and hearty breakfast, where men can connect and encourage one another and grow in faith. At the same time, women are welcome to enjoy a nourishing breakfast while participating in our ladies’ Bible study.

• Weekly worship services: We welcome you to worship with us every Sunday at 10:30 a.m., with Sunday School beginning at 9:30. Enjoy complimentary coffee and pastries as we come together in faith and fellowship.

For more details, visit hpbchurch.com or follow them on social media.