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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