In brief: Pine-Richland area happenings, week of March 4, 2024

Environmental council seedling sale

North Area Environmental Council is holding its annual seedling sale, offering a variety of non-invasive plants, trees and wildflower seed mixes to add to the beauty and natural habitat of yards and the ecological health of the region.

The council also is partnering with North Park’s Latodami Nature Center to make available lawn-to-nature kits.

Deadline for ordering is April 3. Pickup will be on April 27 at the Latodami Nature Center. Visit naecwpa.org for more information about the sale and to place orders.

Brain injury program at Pine-Richland

Pine-Richland High School will partner with BrainSTEPS to host an informational night about brain injuries, including concussions, starting at 6 o’clock on March 12.

BrainSTEPS offers brain injury-related consultation and training to school staff members, students and parents in all Pennsylvania public schools. The program also monitors students by checking in with their parents annually until the student graduates, aiming to identify any new learning or behavior issues that may arise over time, which is common after a brain injury.

RSVP by 5 p.m. March 8. For more information, visit www.pinerichland.org and search Headlines and Features.

Church hosts spaghetti dinner

Hampton Presbyterian Church will host a spaghetti dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. March 17 to support youth group mission trips.

The menu features spaghetti, meatballs, salad, bread and desserts in the fellowship hall. Gluten-free options and takeout will be available.

A freewill donation is accepted. Silent auction baskets and raffle baskets will be featured for more fundraising opportunities. The church is located at 2942 E. Hardies Road. For more information, call the church office at 724-443-3201 or visit hamptonpresbyterian.net.

Easter egg hunt in Richland

Richland’s annual Easter egg hunt is scheduled for March 23 at Richland Township Community Park, 1157 Van Velsor Drive. The free event is for township residents only and will be held rain or shine.

Three sessions are featured: 10 to 10:30 a.m. at the upper soccer field, 11 to 11:30 at the lower football field, and noon to 12:30 at the family pavilion. Please bring an empty egg carton.

Registration is necessary by March 15 at secure.rec1.com/PA/richland-township-pa/ catalog. You must choose a time slot. Please arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before the event.

Spring leaf pickup day

Richland’s spring leaf pickup day is scheduled for April 3.

All bags must be out prior to 6 a.m., and all items must be in biodegradable paper bags for pickup. Plastic bags are not acceptable. Please limit each bag to 40 pounds.

The collection will include bagged garden residue and vegetative material. Tree trimmings must be tied/bound branches no larger than 3 inches diameter and not exceeding 48 inches in length.

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