In brief: Plum Republican Committee meeting, Plum Creek church rummage sale and more in Plum

Tribune-Review | Monday, August 2, 2021 11:01 a.m.

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Plum Republican Committee meeting

The Plum Borough Republican Committee (PBRC) will meet at 5 p.m. on Aug. 19 at the basement banquet hall of Palmieri’s Restaurant on 951 Old Frankstown Road in Plum. The featured guest speaker will be Congressman Mike Kelly who represents the 16th District of Pennsylvania.

The meeting is open to all registered Republicans and provides a forum to meet with candidates, discuss issues, exchange ideas and enjoy fellowship. 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” our their website at plumrepublicans.org.

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.

Plum library program

Tales with Teachers is scheduled for 11 to 11:30 a.m. on Aug. 6. The program is free and designed for children in kindergarten through fourth grade. Space is limited. Registration is available. Call 412-798-READ for more information.

U.S. Amateur volunteers needed

Online volunteer registration is open for the 2021 U.S. Amateur Championship at Oakmont Country Club.

The competition is Aug. 9-15.

About 400 volunteers are needed to fill positions on more than 15 committees, including marshals, transportation, admissions and disabled services.

Early application allows volunteers to specify their committee preference. Those interested in volunteering should visit oakmont-countryclub.org.

All volunteers are required to purchase the volunteer package for $100, which includes two golf shirts, a ball cap or visor, one volunteer credential valid for the championship and complimentary food, snacks and beverages on the days they volunteer.

Each volunteer will work 16 to 20 hours, or four to five shifts throughout the championship.

For more information, contact Laura Seguin at lseguin@oakmont-countryclub.org.

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.