In brief: Plum, Oakmont area happenings, week of Oct. 9, 2023

Kerr Memorial Museum tours

Halloween Tours are scheduled for Oct. 20, 21 and 27 at the Kerr Memorial Museum, 402 Delaware Ave., Oakmont. Tour the museum and learn how Halloween was celebrated in the Victorian Era.

Reservations are required. Cost is $35. Call 412-826-9295, and leave your name and telephone number.

Trunk-or-treat event

Oakmont United Methodist Church will host a trunk-or-treat event from 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 22 at 419 Maryland Ave.

Hear ghost stories

Campfire Ghost Stories will be featured at 7 p.m. Oct. 14 at the Boyce Park Four Seasons Activity Center.

Wear a costume for a chance to win a prize. Bring a chair or blanket.

The event is sponsored by the Allegheny County Parks Department.

Homecoming events at Plum

Plum High School’s Homecoming bonfire is scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 12 at 900 Elicker Road.

The event precedes the following night’s football game vs. Penn-Trafford, and the Homecoming dance is at 7 p.m. Oct. 14.

Peace of Mind Workshop

Burket-Truby Funeral Home will host a Peace of Mind Workshop at 10 a.m. Nov. 9, open to anyone who is interested.

Topics include five steps to funeral planning, estate planning, preplanning and prefunding, and emotional and financial benefits of planning funerals in advance.

To reserve a spot, call 412-828-3535 or email seantruby@yahoo.com by Nov. 1.

The event is sponsored by Sean and Shea Truby, Kim Cramer and the staff of Burket-Truby Funeral Home, Cremation and Alternative Services Inc., 421 Allegheny Ave., Oakmont.

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