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WHAT’S NEWS IN ROSS TOWNSHIP décor, and a variety of decorative pots and containers—some that will contain plants for use at home or to give as gifts. A Children’s Corner will also be featured at the sale! Proceeds from this fundraiser help support Greybrooke Garden Club’s annual donations to conservancy groups and worthy community organizations. For additional information or questions, please contact Karen Lampman at 412.445.9335. NORTH HILLS COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS SECOND ANNUAL WEST VIEW SAFE SUMMER FAIR Saturday, June 8 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 47 Chalfonte Avenue, West View, 15229 Contact: [email protected] The West View Safe Summer Fair is a free street fair dedicated to educating children ages 2 to 12 and their caregivers on safety-related topics such as pedestrian safety, gun safety, fire safety and lots more. There will be food, bounce houses, games, raffles, face painting and a photo booth! UPCOMING EVENTS WITH GREYBROOKE GARDEN CLUB Greybrooke Garden Club, whose members reside in various communities of the North Hills, generally meet the second Wednesday of each month in the Fellowship Hall of Parkwood Presbyterian Church, located at 4289 Mt. Royal Boulevard, Allison Park. The business meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. Usually refreshments will follow the meeting and precede the day’s program. Guests are welcome! On Saturday, May 11, the club will hold a Hanging Basket Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at McCandless Crossing, in the grassy area near Bonefish Grill and between Old Navy and Ethan Allen. Also available for purchase: herbs, garden NHCO offers many programs and services to people of all ages throughout the year, and seeks volunteers to help with these programs. Below is a list of just a few of the programs currently available. For more information and a complete list, visit nhco.org. ‘Ask the Attorney’ sessions for low- income families Free legal consultation for noncriminal issues such as divorce, bankruptcy, credit issues, family matters, rent disputes and more is available for families in need who live in northern Allegheny County. Ask the Attorney sessions are held at North Hills Community Outreach locations the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. except December. Attendees must pre-register for these sessions by contacting Jackie at [email protected] or 412.408.3830 x3217. vehicles from anywhere in the country, and there is free pickup or towing and a hassle-free donation process. Please visit nhco.org or call 412.408.3830 x3225. NHCO urgently needs volunteer drivers and on-board dispatchers for senior shuttles North Hills Community Outreach needs volunteer drivers and on-board dispatchers for its two Free Rides for Seniors shuttles, which transport seniors in the Route 28 communities to UPMC medical appointments and shopping during weekdays. No special license is needed and training is provided! Shifts are short. Please contact Kerry at [email protected] or 412.449.0151 for more information. NHCO’s Pathways program offers free goal setting help for those who are struggling North Hills Community Outreach’s free Pathways program helps low-income people set goals. Coordinators meet one-on-one with people to coach, set short- and long-term goals and provide resources and support. For information, call Abby in North Boroughs (Bellevue) at 412.307.0069, Nicole in Millvale at 412.408.3830 or Abby in McKees Rocks at 412.331.1685 ext. 233. NHCO urgently needs vehicle donations to fund the Transportation Assistance program Transportation is the third most cited problem that people mention when going to North Hills Community Outreach for help. Unwanted cars, vans, trucks, boats, RVs or motorcycles can help several low- income individuals or families. Vehicles in any condition donated to NHCO’s Transportation Assistance program are sold at auction; funds help local people overcome transportation challenges including car repairs, inspection, car seats, bus passes and more. NHCO can accept Employment help is available at NHCO North Hills Community Outreach offers free help with career counseling, updating a resume, job search techniques and more. Please contact NHCO Resource Coordinator Jackie Boggs at [email protected] or 412.408.3830 x3217. Continued on page 8 > 6 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE ❘ icmags.com