In brief: Rose pruning demo, military banner program and more in South Fayette, Carnegie

Annual Rose Pruning Demonstration

The Pittsburgh Rose Society will be holding its Annual Rose Pruning Demonstration on April 10 from 1-3 p.m. Bad weather date will be on April 17.

The pruning event will be held at the rose gardens of Bill Dorn, president of the Pittsburgh Rose Society, located in Windgap (near Crafton/Kennedy Township).

Consulting rosarians will be on hand to instruct visitors in the correct and effective way of pruning all types of roses. Learning will be hands-on. Participants are asked to bring their own gloves and pruners. Social distancing will be observed and face masks are required.

The event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. To register or for more information, email billdorn@pghrosesociety.org.

Military, veteran banner program

Each year from Memorial Day to Veterans Day, South Fayette will display banners along roads to recognize its residents, past and present, who serve or have served in any branch of the U.S. military. Submit a photo, application and payment by April 12 to ensure public display by Memorial Day.

For more information, visit southfayettepa.com or call Andrea Iglar at 412-221-8700.

Flea market sale

Church of the Atonement, 618 Washington Ave. in Carnegie, is hosting a flea market from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on April 23-24. The market will be closed on April 24 from noon until 1 p.m. for lunch prior to reopening for the bag sale at 1 p.m. There will be kitchen items, linens, lamps and more.

For more information or to donate, call Joyce Corkery at 412-276-0366.

Masks and social distancing are required.

Virtual coffee session with the chief

South Fayette Township Police Chief John Phoennik invites the public to a virtual lunchtime session of coffee April 16 from noon to 1 p.m. Meet Chief Phoennik via Zoom.

Use your telephone, computer or smartphone to join the meeting: us02web.zoom.us/j/87473152597.

Road closure

Traffic detours and restrictions will occur from March 22 until November for improvements to the intersection of Boyce and Mayview roads in South Fayette Township.

The first road closure will be Mayview Road, West Side (Cecil Side). The road will be closed from March 22 until late July.

Farmers market volunteers

The Green Tree Farmers Market begins May 20. Volunteers are needed to help with various tasks from setting up, tearing down, or helping in between. Flexible volunteer times available. Community service hours are available for high school volunteers.

Contact Jen Mathie at jmathie@greentreeboro.com for more information.

In-Person Summer Playground Camp

Enjoy park playgrounds, crafts, sports, games and more at South Fayette Township’s nine-week Summer Playground Camp for children ages 5-12. The camp will be held from June 14-Aug. 13.

Masks and daily health screenings are required of all staff members and campers.

Campers can choose to attend half-day sessions, which are $10 per session, per child or full-day sessions, which are $20 per day.

For more information and to register, visit southfayettepa.com.

Historical Society of Carnegie

The Historical Society of Carnegie is operating by appointment only Monday through Thursday. Call 412-276-7447 or email history9@comcast.net to schedule an appointment. Hours for Friday are noon-4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.