WHAT ’ S NEWS IN BRENTWOOD-BALDWIN-WHITEHALL
LIONS CLUBS PRESENT NIGHT AT THE RACES
The Baldwin-Brentwood-Whitehall area has two Lions Clubs that have served the residents of the communities for over 100 years combined .
The Whitehall Community Lions Club has partnered with the Whitehall Library to provide programs as part of the Reading Action Program including the Book Walk , Book Bingo and Reading to the Dog . The club has a yearly fundraiser , a Night at the Races , which is be held March 24 at St . Elizabeth Parish Hall , starting at 6:30 p . m . Check the Facebook page for details .
The Pittsburgh Brentwood Lions Club has a yearly Breakfast with Santa , gives a scholarship to a worthy Brentwood High School student every year , sponsors the Drop the Puck event and holds a 4th of July Raffle .
The clubs also provide eye exams and eyeglasses free of charge to residents in need . Their motto is , “ Where there is a need , there is a Lion .”
To find out more about becoming a Lion visit the Lions Club International website at LionsClubs . org .
FALL FOOD SHARE HELPS FILL NEIGHBORS ’ PLATES
With the holidays right around the corner , many begin planning Thanksgiving dinners with family and friends . However , for too many of our neighbors , monthly food budgets don ’ t stretch as far during this time of year . To help ensure that everyone has a meal this holiday season , Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank is partnering with Giant Eagle for the annual Fall Food Share campaign .
Now through Nov . 22 , shoppers at participating Giant Eagle locations are asked to make monetary or food donations within their local store . All donations stay in the counties where the donation was made . Shoppers are asked to donate household and nonperishable food items in boxes , cans or plastic containers ( no glass packaging ).
Grocery items needed by most food banks include diapers , laundry detergent , paper products , pasta , pasta sauce , peanut butter , dried or canned beans , pouched or canned tuna , rice and instant mashed potatoes .
Participating food banks and feeding programs gratefully acknowledge the support of Fall Food Share sponsors Giant Eagle and Citizens Bank . For more information please visit pittsburghfoodbank . org / foodshare .
HOLIDAY FESTIVAL WELCOMES YOU
Celebrate the holiday season at the annual Baldwin Holiday Festival , Friday , Dec . 1 , from 6 to 9 p . m ., at the Baldwin Borough Building , 3344 Churchview Avenue . Enjoy holiday carols , lighting of the tree , sweets and hot chocolate , craft vendors , visits with Santa and a kids crafts corner . This event is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Baldwin ( baldwinpakiwanis . org ). In the spirit of giving , please contribute nonperishable food items or a monetary donation for the Baldwin Food Pantry .
MONTE CARLO NIGHT IN ITS 44TH YEAR
The Kiwanis Club of Baldwin invites you to its 44th Annual Monte Carlo Night . The club is seeking business sponsorships and donations for this event . Please contact Kiwanis member Chet if your organization is interested .
The event will be held Saturday , April 21 , from 6 to 11 p . m ., at St . Albert the Great Church Hall , 3198 Schieck Street . It benefits community activities in the Pittsburgh area and the club ’ s general operating fund . Enjoy dinner , horse races , door prizes , 50 / 50 raffle , bingo , Chinese auction , and more ! Go to baldwinpakiwanis . org for information on ticket sales and racehorses to be announced in January . For more information , contact info @ baldwinpakiwanis . org . Tickets will not be sold at the event , which is for ages 21 +.
KIWANIS CLUB OF BALDWIN NEEDS YOU
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteer members dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time . Each Kiwanis club achieves what one person cannot accomplish alone . And along the way , club members share fun , fellowship , and a passion for service . For more information , contact Kiwanis member Kristina Badali at 412.953.7776 , or go to baldwinpakiwanis . org . Email at info @ baldwinpakiwanis . org .
Club activities include sponsorship of the Baldwin High School Key Club ( service leadership program for high school students ), Baldwin Borough ’ s Community Day and Holiday Festival , Annual Monte Carlo Night Fundraiser , Smile Bags for Children ’ s Hospital with Caitlin ’ s Smiles , participation in various Baldwin Borough Public Library events and activities including the Summer Reading Program , and attendance at state and international Kiwanis events and conferences .
HEALTH DEPARTMENT INFLUENZA VACCINE CLINIC OPEN
The Allegheny County Health Department is offering seasonal flu and high-dose flu immunizations . The vaccines are available at the walk-in immunization clinic located at 425 First Avenue , Pittsburgh , 15219 . Residents should enter the building via Cherry Way and proceed to the fourth floor .
The immunization clinic will be open weekdays from 9 a . m . to 4 p . m ., except for Wednesdays , when the clinic ’ s hours will be 1 to 8 p . m . No appointment is necessary .
“ Getting a flu shot is the first step to combating the flu ,” said Health Department Director Dr . Karen Hacker . “ The flu vaccination is also very important to not only your health , but the health of your loved ones .”
The price of the regular seasonal flu shot for individuals with insurance is $ 26 . The highdose flu shot price is $ 52 .
At a later date , a limited supply of flu vaccine will be available , at no cost , to uninsured and underinsured residents of Allegheny County . Please call 412.578.8060 for the most up-todate information about this program .
For more information on influenza , visit www . achd . net / flu . ■
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