WHAT’ S NEWS IN SHALER AREA
SHALER GARDEN CLUB’ S PLANT SALE
Spruce up your garden this spring by shopping at the Shaler Garden Club’ s 72nd Annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 2, from 9 a. m. to noon at Kiwanis Park, located on Wetzel Road in Glenshaw.
A large selection of native plants and hardy perennials will be offered at great prices, along with herbs, vegetables, houseplants, bulbs, hanging baskets and pretty potted arrangements.
A basket raffle and bake sale will add to the festivities. Cash or credit cards will be accepted.
Proceeds benefit community projects and philanthropic donations of the Shaler Garden Club.
For more information, visit shalergardenclub. com.
SHALER HIGH CLASS OF 1971 PLANS 55TH REUNION WEEKEND
The Shaler High School Class of 1971 announced its 55th Reunion Weekend, which will take place July 17 – 19. This was the last class known as the Huskies, since Shaler High School officially became Shaler Area High School in 1972.
The’ 71 Huskies have been faithfully reuniting every five years for the past 30 years.
For this year’ s event, on Friday evening, classmates will gather at a local venue for a no-host cocktail and snack get-together from 7 to 11 p. m. On Saturday, July 18, they will enjoy a sit-down reunion dinner at another local venue from 2 to 8 p. m.
The weekend will wrap up on Sunday with a casual gathering at a local park beginning at 11 a. m. This final event is BYOF( Bring Your Own Food), and no alcohol will be permitted.
Additional details, including registration and payment information, will be shared on the private Shaler High School Class of 1971 Facebook page.
GLENSHAW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH TO HOLD FILL-A-TRUCK EVENT
Glenshaw Presbyterian Church— located at 300 Glenn Avenue— is hosting its annual Fill A Truck event between 8 a. m. and noon on Sunday, March 29, to collect donations of nonperishable food items and paper goods to support the Bread of Life Food Pantry in Etna.
In 2025, the Bread of Life Food Pantry served more than 1,500 families. This included 3,270 individuals who were given food and basic needs, as well as 109 veterans and 503 disabled individuals. Additionally, 338 Senior Boxes were distributed to senior citizens, 60 years and older.
Food insecurity continues to rise in our community and across the United States with federal funding cuts to food aid programs, rising costs, tariffs and changes in the SNAP program. As a result, more individuals and families are needing assistance from our local food pantries.
You can help your neighbors in need by dropping off donations at the portico on the Pennsylvania Avenue side of Glenshaw Presbyterian. Volunteers will unload your car and put the donations into the truck. The church and food pantry thank everyone for their support.
GRANT FUNDING BRINGS MAJOR INVESTMENTS TO THE SHALER AREA
The Commonwealth Financing Authority has approved $ 658,041 in grant funding for projects serving communities in and around the Shaler area, including a major investment in local emergency services and community support organizations.
A key portion of the funding includes $ 213,041 for Shaler Area EMS, which will be used to purchase a new ambulance to serve residents in the Shaler / Hampton area— helping to ensure faster and safer emergency response.
Additional grants will support nearby organizations that provide essential services to Shaler residents, including Light of Life Ministries, which will use funding to upgrade shelter and dining spaces and purchase vehicles to transport unsheltered individuals to services.
The Sarah Heinz House Association will receive funds for facility renovations that improve safety and accessibility for youth and families.
Other awarded grants include support for sensory-inclusive community outreach through the Citrone Foundation, housing renovations in neighboring Etna and Millvale via the Tri-COG Land Bank, and building improvements at the Senator John Heinz History Center.
“ These projects directly support the health, safety, and well-being of our communities,” said PA Rep. Lindsay Powell.“ From emergency services to housing and human services, this funding helps ensure that people in the Shaler area have the resources they need to thrive.”
The grants are funded through the Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund, which is supported by gaming revenue across the commonwealth. n
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