Norwin area: Library to hold summer reading program

Library to hold summer reading program

The summer reading program at the Norwin Public Library at Caruthers Lane in Irwin will open on June 10 with an art demonstration by local artist Bob Weaver and an opportunity for children to show their creativity with creating sidewalk art.

The program will feature museum artifacts from the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, playing video games, tasting candy from around the world, reading to a therapy dog, a nature hike, dancing lessons, a demonstration of scuba diving gear, an afternoon of camping at the library and other activities. The programs for children and teens continue through Aug. 14.

To register a child for the summer reading program, go online to the Norwin Public Library website at norwinpubliclibrary.net.

Once a child is registered, parents must go to the library to pick up a summer reading tracker — a booklet that has details of what a child is to do each week of summer reading.

For more information, contact Karly Kunkle, children’s librarian, at kkunkle@norwinpubliclibrary.net or call 724-863-4700, ext. 6

Ardara church to hold vacation Bible school

The Ardara United Presbyterian Church at 3380 Nehrig Hill Road, Ardara, will hold its free Camp Firelight Vacation Bible School for children age 2 to sixth grade, from June 2 to 7, from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Children age 2 and younger must be accompanied by their parents.

There will be crafts, science lessons and snacks, as well as stories.

Those interested can register online by visiting the church website at Ardarachurch.org/vacation-bible-school.

There will be a free community campfire at 6 p.m. June 7.

Irwin street fair planned

There will be crafters, makers, vendors and ethnic food for sale at the Irwin Street Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 8 along Main Street and Fourth Street in downtown Irwin.

There will be food booths and restaurants serving ethnic food.

Funds sought for Indian Park Lake dam

North Huntingdon is seeking state funding to repair the dam and spillway at Indian Park Lake.

The township has applied for a grant of $190,371 from the Commonwealth Financing Authority Authority repair the Kendi Dam at the township-owned lake along Clay Pike.

The dam and spillway has been impacted by erosion.

Norwin OKs school police officer pact

The Norwin School Board has approved a three-year agreement with the two-member Norwin School Police Officer Association that sets the pay rate at $31.50 for the 2024-2025 school year and a 50-cents-an-hour raise in each of the following school years.

The agreement also gives the offices a $750 bonus if their performance is rated as “distinguished.”

The agreement was approved by school police officers Jeff Pritts and Matt Lisovich.

Their duties will be assigned by the School Police Officer and School Safety and Security Committee.