Hampton area happenings, week of Oct. 31, 2022

North Park road closure

The Allegheny Parks Department announced that Lake Shore Drive in North Park will be closed to vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian traffic starting at 6 a.m. Oct. 31. The closure, which is expected to end in December, is required for slope stabilization work.

Other than the J.C. Stone Field parking lot, park visitors will not be able to access any facilities, including playgrounds, adjacent to Lake Shore Drive. Shelters accessed from the road will not be available to rent during the closure.

There will be no posted detours, but drivers are encouraged to use Walter Road to get around the closure. Cyclists and pedestrians looking for an alternate paved route within the park should consider using South Ridge Drive.

The project will be done in-house by crews from the county’s Parks Department and Department of Public Works.

Women’s group plans kickoff

Sealarks Women’s Group will hold a kickoff dinner at 1 p.m. Nov. 9 at Memorial Park Church, 8800 Peebles Road, Allison Park. The program will be “Stealing Lincolnh’s Body,” presented by Gary Augustine.

The group provides Christian fellowship and social activity for women who are widowed, divorced or never married. All women alone are welcome to attend and consider joining the group. For additional information, call Edie 412-487-7194.

Spaghetti dinner set

The Elfinwild Lions Club is holding a freewill offering spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 12 at Elfinwild Presbyterian Church, 3200 Mt. Royal Blvd., Shaler. The dinner includes salad, spaghetti (choice of sausage, beef or veggie sauce), breadstick, drink and dessert.

Women’s Business Network

Women’s Business Network is an association that offers ongoing professional education on topics ranging from building confidence to marketing, and leadership development opportunities.

The Pittsburgh North Chapter holds meetings on the first and third Fridays of each month at 9 a.m. at Parkwood United Presbyterian Church, 4289 Mount Royal Blvd., Allison Park. Upcoming meetings are Nov. 4 and 18. More information is available from Capter Representative Kathy Bell at 412-855-0578.

Allegheny Valley Chapter meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 8 a.m. at 817 Main St., Sharpsburg. Upcoming meeting is Nov. 15. More information is available from Chapter Representative Kelly Motter, at 717-659-0323.

The virtual chapter conducts meetings via Zoom on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 7 p.m. Upcoming meetings are Nov. 16. More information is available from Chapter Representative Jennifer Pasquale at 412-908-1663.

Rotary scholarship available

The Bob Williams Rotary Memorial Scholarship Program announces the availability of scholarships for the 2022-23 academic year.

High school seniors in Allegheny and Beaver counties are eligible to apply. Students must have a 2.5 or higher grade-point average and complete an essay that highlights their community/school service as part of the application submission.

Complete application and criteria materials, including application deadline, are available on the Rotary District 7305 website, Scholarship Link, or from area high school counselors. For more information, contact Dr. Robert Arbuckle at rarbuckl@yahoo.com.