In brief: Spike Out Cancer, fall leaf pickup and more in Pine, Richland

Spike Out Cancer

On Oct. 10, Pine-Richland girls’ volleyball team will host a Spike Out Cancer event starting at 6 p.m. at the PRHS gymnasium during their home game against Seneca Valley. Various activities will be conducted throughout the evening to acknowledge all types of cancers, to raise money to support cancer research, and, most importantly, to honor cancer survivors, and to commemorate individuals lost.

Fall leaf pickup

Richland’s fall leaf pick ups will be Oct. 18, Nov. 8 and Nov. 29; or Oct. 20, Nov. 10 and Dec. 1 depending on which day residents’ garbage pick up occurs. The service is provided to reduce the impact of leaves on the municipal stormwater system, streams and wetlands. All bags must be out prior to 6 a.m. on the day of pickup. All leaves, garden residue and cuttings must be in biodegradable paper bags with each bag limited to 40 lbs. Tree trimmings (no larger than three inches in diameter and smaller than 48 inches in length) must be tied/bound into manageable bundles. For more information, visit richland.pa.us.

Zombies of the Corn

Three Rivers Paintball is gearing up for the 11th annual fall event Zombies of the Corn, held weekends in October. The event offers fright levels for all ages. Everyone will have a chance to board our Zombie Fighting Vehicles – because who doesn’t like to shoot live zombies that can’t shoot back? Other fabulous attractions include the 3D Funhouse, Zombie Compound, the Z- Maze, story tellers, face-painters bonfires, and outdoor movies. Fire dancers, stilt walkers plus lots of tasty treats will keep everyone entertained and happy. Parking will again be handled by the Boy Scouts of America Troop # 444 collecting donations for their High Adventures outings.

Early weekends are advised for best pricing and availability since the event sells out by mid-month. Tickets and information are available at ZombiesOfTheCorn.com or by calling 724-775-6232.

Free shred day

First Choice Advisors and Equitable Advisors are hosting a free shred day from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 14 at 11269 Perry Hwy. in Wexford. Items that can be shredded include tax returns, investment records, bank statements, canceled checks, pay stubs, credit card statements, personal documents, photos and more.

Hampton Presbyterian Church

Join Hampton Presbyterian Church for its first autumn Car Cruise, and at an earlier time of day to capture the noon sun on Sept. 30 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. It is always family-friendly fun, vintage vehicles will be on display, with a concession stand, and featuring music by DJ Denny Dutko. All makes and models are welcome. Volunteers will be grilling dogs and burgers, cold pop and water will be available, and the music will fill the air. Feel free to bring your own tables, chairs and EZ-ups. The church is located at 2942 East Hardies Road in Gibsonia.

Also on Sept. 30, from noon-3 p.m., Jeremy Casella will present a workshop. Please RSVP online or email stephanie@hamptonpresbyterian.net. The cost is $35 at the door for the workshop, which includes lunch, drinks and printed material. Please note your dietary restrictions with your RSVP. All are invited to a concert by Casella, which begins at 7 p.m. Enjoy an evening of worship, songs and stories. No tickets needed, but a freewill offering will be taken. On Oct. 1, Casella will assist in leading worship for the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. services

For more information, email at hamptonpresoutreach@gmail.com, call the church office at 724-443-3201 or visit hamptonpresbyterian.net.

AARP

AARP #2991 meets at noon on the third Thursday of each month at Northmont Presbyterian Church, 8169 Perry Hwy. Join us for dessert, bingo, entertainment, socialization and much more. We have trips scheduled for you to join us. Dues $10 a year. Every visitor will receive a raffle ticket (join and get two tickets). The drawing will be done in October.

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