In brief: Household chemical collection, Plum Republican meeting and more in Plum
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Household chemical collection
The Pennsylvania Resources Council will host a household chemical collection event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 14 at the Boyce Park Ski Lodge parking lot. The event will provide residents with an opportunity to safely and cost effectively dispose of common chemicals such as cleaners, paints, stains and varnishes, batteries, motor oil and pesticides.
A $20 fee covers the cost of disposing up to 10 gallons/50 pounds of aerosol cans, automotive fluids, chemistry sets, gasoline and kerosene, household cleaners, mercury thermometers, paint products, pesticides/garden chemicals, photo chemicals and pool chemicals.
Loads exceeding 10 gallons/50 pounds will be subject to additional fees at discretion of on-site staff. Participants will pay $12 per fire extinguisher and $15 per pound of liquid mercury.
Advance registration is required at prc.org/HHWregistration or by calling 412-488-7490, ext. 3.
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act funds
Oakmont officials are considering spending $125,000 from last year’s Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act funds on stormwater management projects.
Projects include sub-grade drainage repair around a retaining wall near the College Avenue and Ninth Street intersection, and an infrastructure project to collect uncontrolled water runoff along Seventh Street.
Council may vote on these measures at its Aug. 16 meeting.
Plum Republican meeting
The Plum Borough Republican Committee (PBRC) will meet at the basement banquet hall of Palmieri’s Restaurant on 951 Old Frankstown Road in Plum at 5 p.m. Aug. 19. The featured guest speaker will be Congressman Mike Kelly, who represents the 16th District of Pennsylvania.
This meeting is open to all registered Republicans and provides a forum to meet with candidates, discuss issues, exchange ideas and enjoy fellowship.
To contact the PBRC for more information, call 724-787-8673, email sdschlauch@gmail.com or send a message to PBRC, PO Box 14244, Plum, PA 15239.
Visit their Facebook page at “Plum Boro Republican Party” or website at plumrepublicans.org.
Student news
• Christopher Schell has been named to the chancellor’s list at Troy University for the summer semester/Term 5 of the 2020-21 academic year. The chancellor’s list honors full-time undergraduate students who are registered for at least 12 semester hours and earn a GPA of 4.0.
• Madison Cubarney graduated in May from Robert Morris University with a DS in business administration, and a minor in sports management. She made the dean’s list for the spring semester with a 3.80 GPA.
Plum Creek church rummage sale
The Presbyterian Church of Plum Creek is hosting its 59th annual rummage sale on Aug. 20 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Aug. 21 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tents will be set up outdoors to accommodate selling of items such as gardening necessities, plant specimens, toys for all ages, holiday lights and arrangements, and baby clothing.
The big pavilion will have furniture, sports equipment, rugs, lamps, suitcases and other wonderful pieces to buy. A few rooms within the church will be open for specialty items such as men’s and women’s clothing, small appliances, pictures and frames, jewelry and housewares.
The community is welcome to participate.
Oakmont library programs
Oakmont Carnegie Library offers a variety of free online programs. Director Beth Mellor hosts Tuesday Morning YouTube Storytime on Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m.
More information is available at oakmontlibrary.org/upcoming-events.
Women’s Business Network
Women’s Business Network is an award-winning business association that supports the success and growth of women in business. WBN provides members with the tools to be successful, including networking, mastermind groups, and ongoing professional education, while expanding their circle of influence in the marketplace.
All professional women are welcome to attend as a guest at a meeting for no cost. Some meetings are being held virtually. Please check with the local chapter representative for more information. To learn more, visit wbninc.com.
The Monroeville Chapter holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 8:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Panera Bread, 400 Penn Center Blvd., Wilkins Township. For more information, contact Jo Luncher at 412-372-3411.
The Allegheny Valley Chapter meets twice a month on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 8 a.m. at Panera Bread at the Waterworks Mall, 942 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh. To RSVP or for more information, contact Susan Kinger at 412-782-4848.
The All Virtual Chapter holds regular meetings via Zoom on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Guests are welcome to attend at no cost. For more information, contact Jennifer Pasquale, at 412-908-1663.
Plum’s Monday Market
The Monday Market is every Monday through Oct. 25 from 3 to 7 p.m. There is no market on Labor Day.
The Market is located at Plum Creek Park (Plum Baseball Fields), 1040 Ross Hollow Road.