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Community Events
Senior Expo
September 28, 2018 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Allison Park Church, Hampton 2326 Duncan Avenue State Senator Randy Vulakovich and State Representative Hal English will be co-hosting their annual Senior Expo. The Expo will include informational booths geared toward senior citizens and their families or caregivers. Exhibitors will range from state and federal agencies to local non-profit organizations that provide services affecting the health, safety and welfare of senior citizens. Light refreshments will be provided and the event is free to residents of the community. Free health screenings will be provided. In addition, every effort will be made to provide free flu vaccinations to senior citizens age 65 and over, supplies and time permitting. Please be prepared to provide your Medicare card to the pharmacist. For details regarding the event or vaccine availability please contact the office of Senator Vulakovich at 412-487-6600 or the office of Representative English at 412-487-6605.
Seniors for Safe Driving one Day Refresher for previous participants October 18, 2018 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Shaler Township Municipal Building 300 Wetzel Road, rear entrance, 2nd floor Senator Randy Vulakovich is hosting the Seniors for Safe Driving course. This program is available for drivers 55 years of age and older. The benefits of taking the course are becoming a safer driver and receiving a minimum of 5 % discount on your auto insurance. No exam will be given and the course is classroom
Walk Bike Shaler
Free Safety Vests available to Shaler Township Residents, please contact us at:
walkbikeshaler @ gmail. com.
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instruction only. The fee for the class is $ 16 payable to Seniors for Safe Driving. Call 1-800-559-4880 to register for a class or register online at www. sfsd-pa. com.
Mark your calendar
Glenshaw Century Club Annual House Tour and Vendor Fair Bethlehem Lutheran Church Saturday, November 10th, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Three‘ must see’ historic homes.
Volunteer Fire Departments
Shaler Township Volunteer Fire Departments welcome new members to join. You do not have to fight fires to become a member. Training is free. Volunteer Fire Company members who qualify also receive up to a $ 300.00 credit on their Earned Income Tax if they live in a participating municipality.
Scholarships available through local colleges include:
Community College of Allegheny County: https:// www. ccac. edu / FireVEST _ Scholarship _ Program. aspx
Point Park University: https:// www. pointpark. edu / Academics / Schools / Business / UndergraduateProgram / Public % 20 Administration
Cherry City VFC
Paint Monkey Fundraising Event friday, October 12, 2018 from 7:00 PM- 10:00 PM $ 50 donation per person, includes your own paint canvas with supplies and instruction. Appetizers, beer, and pop are included. BYOB. See a member for tickets.
Lottery Calendars now on sale for 2019 for $ 25 donation and make great Gifts!
Weekly Bingo every Thursday Night starting at 7:15 PM $ 1,000 + Must-Go- Jackpot
We would appreciate any historical photos and memorabilia to be dropped off at the fire station. Call 412-822-7000 for more information.
Shaler Villa VFC
Gun Bash, October 6, 2018 Tickets on sale soon. Check our website for further information.
Bauerstown & Undercliff VFD
Gun Bash, October 20, 2018 Undercliff VFD, 700 Mt Royal Boulevard 6:00 to 10:00 PM Sponsored by Bauerstown and
Undercliff VFD.
Tickets are $ 30, includes food and drinks. Extra raffles and prizes.
Elfinwild VFD
Elfinwild has answered over 200 emergency calls for help this year. Support your community and volunteer today. Stop by our station any Monday night at 7:00 PM for more information. Check us out on Facebook!
Child Car Seat Safety Check
Shaler Hampton EMS, 339 Wetzel Road, Thursday, October 11,
3:00 to 6:30 PM. Appointment Needed.
We all want our children to ride safely in cars, but correctly installing child car seats can be challenging. Shaler Hampton EMS is sponsoring a Child Car Seat Safety Check. Your child’ s car seat will be inspected by a certified technician to ensure it is properly installed. Car Seat Safety Checks are by appointment only, please call
877-498-4332.