In brief: Happenings in the Hampton area

Harts Run Road work expected to stretch into October

Work to improve Harts Run Road in Hampton and Indiana townships is expected to continue through late October, weather permitting.

Single-lane alternating traffic is in place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays on Harts Run Road between Route 8 and Saxonburg Boulevard as crews conduct drainage improvements, surveying and milling and paving operations. The work started March 10.

The prime contractor for the nearly $12 million group paving project is A. Liberoni Inc.

Flaggers will be on-site, and motorists are urged to use caution.

Real ID days set for spring

The Allison Park Driver and Photo License Center, located in the Duncan Manor Shopping Center at 1701 Duncan Ave., McCandless, will host a Real ID Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 14 and May 5.

Applications for Real IDs will be the only services available during the event. No other driver’s license business will be conducted. Starting May 7, residents will need a Real ID-compliant license or identification card, passport or military ID to board a domestic commercial flight, enter a military base or enter certain federal facilities.

PennDOT will need to verify your identity, your Social Security number and your Pennsylvania residency, even if you already have a Pennsylvania driver’s license or photo ID card.

For a list of documents required to apply, visit tinyurl.com/5e3d59t8.

Easter Egg Hunt planned for April 12

The Easter Bunny is stopping by Hampton from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 12 for the township’s annual egg hunt.

The event is for children 10 and younger. It will be held outdoors, rain or shine, at the Hampton Community Center’s Rotary & Hardt pavilions.

There will be face painting, refreshments and a photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny. The Knock About Coffee Truck also will be on-site.

Registration is required and closes at 5 p.m. April 5. Note there will be no walk-in registration on the day of the event.

To register, visit tinyurl.com/54enk6dz.

Children are encouraged to bring their own baskets. Each child will be able to pick 10 eggs of their choosing. Egg fillers include candy, toys and prize vouchers.

The community park will be closed to the general public during the event for safety purposes, but the center will remain open.

This year’s event was made possible by generous donations from Eat’n Park and Resnick Roofing.

Registration opens soon for Summer Play Camp

Registration starts soon for Hampton’s Summer Play Camp, which is open to children ages 6 to 12.

Residents will be able to sign up their children beginning April 1. Nonresidents will be able to sign up beginning May 1.

The camp will run from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays from June 9 to Aug. 15 at the Hampton Community Center. There will be programs on July 3 and 4.

Enrolling your child for the program will guarantee your child a place in the program. After the initial enrollment process, parents will be able to register their child ahead of time for each week the child will attend the program.

Once a child’s completed enrollment paperwork is accepted at the center’s service desk, parents will be required to pay a sign-up fee: $50 for one child, $75 for two children and $100 for three.

Participants only pay for the weeks they register their child for. The week of July 3 will be prorated because of the holiday. Payment is based off the number of children per family as well as residency.

Camp participants also must have a season pool membership since play will be scheduled there each afternoon.

Fees will be provided in the Parent Manual, which will be available April 1 at the center.

For details about the program, visit hampton-pa.org and click on Summer Play Camp under Parks & Recreation.

Volunteers sought for Litter Cleanup Day

Hampton is seeking help for the township’s Litter Cleanup Day from 8 a.m. to noon April 5.

Volunteers should sign in at 8 a.m. at the Hampton Community Center, 3200 Lochner Way. Any amount of help is appreciated, and participants do not have to commit to the entire four hours.

Roads to be cleaned will be assigned to individuals or groups.

All volunteers or groups must sign a release form and provide their own transportion. Children younger than 16 must be accompanied by a guardian who can drive the children to the cleanup locations. A parent or guardian must sign a release for any participant under 18.

The activity will count toward community service hours for students.

Participants will receive a T-shirt. The township will provide safety vests, gloves and trash bags.

To register, visit hampton-pa.org.

Township giving away 2 rain barrels

Hampton residents are encouraged to enter for a chance to win one of two rain barrels.

Registration, one per family, can be done online or in person at the Hampton Community Center, 3200 Lochner Way, wher one of the barrels is on display.

The barrels can be used to collect water from rooftops via a gutter or downspout. The water can be used for lawns and gardens, washing vehicles or other needs outside the home.

The winners must be able to pick up the barrel at the municipal building during normal business hours.

To register for a chance to win, visit hampton-pa.org.

Helpers needed for Pine Creek cleanup April 12

The community is invited to help clean up Pine Creek from 7:30 a.m. to noon April 12.

Join us for a morning of camaraderie and environmental stewardship. Be sure to dress for the weather.

Participants likely will get muddy so wearing boots and old clothes are recommended.

Community service hours can be earned through this event.

Interested parties should meet at the ball field parking lot opposite St. Ursula Church off Duncan Avenue in Hampton.

Early bird discount on pool memberships ends soon

An early bird discount on the 2025 membership for Hampton Community Pool is available to Hampton residents until March 31.

The early bird rates are $250 per family, $195 for a married couple, $150 for adults 18-59, $105 for children 3-17, $70 for an individual senior 60 and older and $120 for a senior couple.

The early bird rate for pool guest passes are $6, limit 10; the regular rate is $8.

For details on additional rates and to view membership options, visit hampton-pa.org/134/ Community-Pool. Memberships can be purchased online or by visiting the community center at 3200 Lochner Way.

If you do not have a membership ID card from previous years, you will need to visit the community center’s service desk to have your photo taken for your ID card.

The Hampton Community Outdoor Pool Complex includes a heated in-ground pool with a zero-foot walk-in area and spray feature, two small slides, one large slide and two diving boards.

There also are two wooden pavilions, a concession area along with a shaded seating area, restrooms and bath house facilities.

The pool will officially open for the season on May 24.

For questions, call Bill Ryder at 412-487-7870, ext. 1316.

Blood drive open to community

Hampton High School is hosting its next Community Blood Drive from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 9 in the school’s library, 2929 McCully Road.

To participate, visit vitalant.org and search with account code UHS010029 or by ZIP code. Interested donors also can call Kirsten Nelson at 412-492-6384 or 1-877-25VITAL.

The school’s Jan. 29 blood drive yielded 69 units of blood. Three students took home prizes for donating in January: Madalyne Ashford won the Nothing Bundt Cake tower and a free Bundt cakes for a year, Nathaniel Galieza won five free games of laser tag at Laser Storm, and Andrew Craig won a gift card to Starbucks.

August Wilson center seeks artwork for upcoming exhibit

The August Wilson African American Cultural Center is inviting artists of African descent living in the Greater Pittsburgh area to submit work for Being/Seen, a group exhibition opening in May.

Selected artwork will be displayed at the center’s first-floor galleries, including the Victoria Gallery and Yvonne Cook Family Regional Gallery. The group exhibition will run concurrently with “Determined to Be: The Sculpture of John Rhoden,” the first major retrospective of prolific 20th century African American sculptor John W. Rhoden (1916-2001).

Artists may submit new or existing work that reflects their personal experience or perspective on Being/Seen.

Emerging, early-career and established artists 18 and older from Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Lawrence, Washington and Westmoreland counties are encouraged to submit work. All mediums will be considered.

The deadline to apply is April 6, and the submission fee is a $5 to $15 suggested donation.

For details about the exhibit’s theme and to access the online submission form, visit awaacc.org/news/being-seen-an-open-call-for-art.

Artists will be notified directly in early May. Selection includes a $190 honorarium and complimentary one-year membership to the August Wilson African American Cultural Center.

For questions, contact programming@awaacc.org.

Hampton grads sought for survey

The Hampton Township School District is looking to hear from alumni in a new initiative to help strengthen the Talbot community.

The district is encouraging alumni to reflect on their high school experiences and how those experiences have shaped their journeys beyond graduation.

The district currently is collecting email addresses of anyone who would like to participate in a Hampton Alumni Connections Survey, which will be sent out later this year. To participate, visit https://bit.ly/3YKyJGu.

There will be a chance to win prizes.

The greatest prize, however, is your support, which will help the district gather feedback to enhance the Hampton experience and strengthen its alumni network for mentorships, internships and more.