WHAT’ S NEWS IN SHALER AREA
18TH ANNUAL SHALER GREAT GARDENS TOUR
Treat yourself to a walk-through of five spectacular local gardens, which will delight your senses and inspire creativity. The Shaler Garden Club’ s 18th annual Great Gardens Tour will be Sunday, July 12, from 11 a. m. to 4 p. m.
All proceeds benefit the Shaler North Hills Library. Tickets can be purchased at the library, 1822 Mt. Royal Blvd., for $ 20 in advance of the tour or $ 25 the day of the tour. Tickets are also available on the library’ s website.
A ticket includes hosted visits to the five beautiful gardens and a chance to win a lovely gift basket. The event is held rain or shine. For more information, visit shalergardenclub. com or shalerlibrary. org, or call 412.486.0211.
Shaler Garden Club is proud to celebrate more than 100 years of serving the community.
2026 SHALER GREAT LOCAL GARDENS CONTEST
Is your lovely garden one that residents often compliment? Does a neighbor have a show-stopper garden? Why not celebrate these gardens and talent by entering the Shaler Great Local Gardens Contest? Anyone in Shaler and the surrounding areas are welcome to enter this casual contest.
It’ s easy to enter. Simply submit five photos of the garden along with a description of what makes it garden special. We love a good story! All types of gardens, such as flower, vegetable, herb or container, will be considered.
Drop off your entry at the Shaler North Hills Library, 1822 Mt. Royal Blvd., by the deadline of July 6. Photos will not be returned. Winners will be announced at the Shaler Garden Club’ s meeting at the library on July 22. They will have the opportunity to be a part of the 2027 Great Gardens Tour.
For more information, stop by the library, or go to shalerlibrary. org or shalergardenclub. com.
SHALER HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1971 REUNION WEEKEND
The Shaler High School Class of 1971 will celebrate its 55th Reunion Weekend July 17 – 19. As the last graduating class of Huskies before the school became Shaler Area High School in 1972, the Class of’ 71 continues a long-standing tradition of gathering every five years.
The weekend will kick off Friday evening with a casual no-host cocktail and snacks gathering from 7 – 11 p. m. at a local venue. On Saturday, classmates will reconnect at a sit-down reunion dinner from 2 – 8 p. m., followed by a relaxed wrap-up on Sunday beginning at 11 a. m. at a local park( BYOF— bring your own food; no alcohol permitted).
Additional details, including registration and payment information, will be shared on the private Shaler High School Class of 1971 Facebook page.
HOPE HOSPICE IS SEEKING COMPASSIONATE VOLUNTEERS
Looking to make a difference? One of the quickest ways to increase happiness and feel a sense of purpose is to be of service.
Hope Hospice( a North Hills nonprofit) is looking for kind and compassionate volunteers to visit with patients at home or in facilities. Consider helping those in your community by reading, socializing, doing arts / crafts or merely offering your presence!
Hope Hospice is located at 3556 Babcock Blvd. You can visit online at hopehospicepgh. org, or contact the organization at 412.367.3685 or wshoerner @ hopehospicepgh. org.
NICHOLAS RUDOLPH EARNS EAGLE SCOUT AWARD
Nicholas Rudolph of Shaler Township earned Scouting America’ s highest rank when he successfully completed the Eagle Scout Board of Review on March 4.
The son of Chris and Cathy Rudolph, Nicholas led a team of youth and adult volunteers in planning and constructing four sets of stairs for the auditorium stage at Shaler Area High School.
Nicholas is active in the music and drama programs, so he was aware of the disrepair of the previous stairs. They had become a hazard. Multiple performers, musicians, stagehands and others use the stairs hundreds of times during practices, rehearsals and performances.
After a couple of design changes along the way to accommodate aesthetics and portability, the new stage stairs will be in use for many years to come.
A senior at Shaler, Nicholas has his sights set on a four-year university with a focus on accounting. The discipline developed through his scouting experience and undertaking an Eagle Scout service project has contributed to his drive to pursue a financial career.
He also credits his time and leadership opportunities as a member of Troop 17 in the Japeechen District for his desire to excel. His journey through the Scouting program has prepared him for what lies ahead.
For information on getting involved in Scouting, go to beascout. scouting. org. n
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