WHAT ’ S NEWS IN SHALER
PLANS UNDERWAY FOR SHALER AREA CLASS OF 1972 REUNION
Attention Shaler Area Class of 1972 ! Reunion plans are underway . Please reach out to other classmates and stay informed by joining the Shaler Area High School Class of 1972 Facebook page or by visiting the new website at shalerarea1972 . org . Questions ? Call Kevin Riley at 412.996.8813 or kbrnorth @ gmail . com .
MILLVALE DAYS
The 22nd Annual Millvale Days Celebration was held Sept . 15 through 17 . The event was fun-filled for all ages and included a parade , car cruise , rides , food , music , games , rides , local business specials and enjoyment for the whole family . For more information , call 412.821.2777 or email millvaledays @ millvaleboro . com .
PROVIDENCE HEIGHTS ALPHA SCHOOL ’ S 90TH ANNIVERSARY OKTOBERFEST CELEBRATION
Providence Heights Alpha School has been an enduring part of the community for 90 years . Established in 1926 by the Sisters of Divine Providence , Alpha has been providing a non-diocese Catholic education ever since . Today it is a vibrant community of Pre-K to 8th graders and a mix of multiple faiths and backgrounds .
This year , Alpha celebrated the 90th anniversary of its founding at Oktoberfest on Saturday , Oct . 1 , from 1 to 5 p . m . Admission was free , and activities included a bounce house , face painting , balloon twisting , crafts and more ! Food and beverages were provided by North Park Lounge . Many entered for a chance to win several raffles , and prizes included a sports basket with tickets to upcoming Pittsburgh sporting events , an Alpha gear basket with spirit wear , and a chance to win the 50 / 50 raffle ! This event was open to the public .
For more information , visit AlphaSchool . org or find the school on Facebook at Facebook . com / TheAlphaSchool .
About Alpha School : Providence Heights Alpha School is an independent , Catholic , coeducational school for grades pre-K-8 , founded and sponsored by the Sisters of Divine Providence and located on the historic 40-acre campus in Allison Park . Since 1926 , Alpha School has educated children to be independent thinkers , imaginative problem solvers and caring , compassionate individuals .
NHCO EVENTS
North Hills Community Outreach will be offering many programs for all ages throughout the winter months . Below are just a few ! Visit nhco . org for a more complete list of upcoming events and more information .
NHCO Annual Thanksgiving Food Collection
NHCO is collecting food items to create complete Thanksgiving meals to distribute to local families in need . Last year , nearly 800 local families received nourishing Thanksgiving meals . Items that make a meal include : grocery store gift cards of at least $ 15 for a turkey purchase , large boxes of stuffing mix and instant mashed potatoes , canned cranberry sauce , canned vegetables , easy pumpkin pie mix , evaporated milk , muffin mix , turkey gravy mix and napkins . Donations are accepted through Nov . 16 , but preferably before Oct . 28 for a timely distribution . NHCO offices , including the main office
located at 1975 Ferguson Road in Allison Park , are open weekdays from 9 a . m . to 4 p . m . For more information , visit nhco . org or call 412.487.6316 , opt . 1 .
Garden Produce Accepted at NHCO ’ s Pantries
NHCO welcomes donations of fresh produce from home gardeners who wish to share their excess garden bounty with neighbors in need . Donations can be dropped off at any NHCO office , Monday through Friday from 9 a . m . to 4 p . m . Call NHCO at 412.487.6316 , opt . 1 for more information , or visit Ampleharvest . org to locate NHCO ’ s three pantries .
‘ Ask the Attorney ’ Sessions for Low-Income Families
Free legal consultation for non-criminal issues such as divorce , bankruptcy , credit issues , family matters , rent disputes and more is available for families in need at NHCO locations the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p . m ., except in the month of December . The next ATA session is Nov . 16 at NHCO Allison Park . Attendees MUST pre-register for sessions by contacting Brady at briedel @ nhco . org or calling 412.408.3830 x 3217 .
NHCO General Volunteer Orientations
NHCO will host a Volunteer Orientation session at 10 a . m . on Thursday , Nov . 10 , in NHCO Allison Park , located at 1975 Ferguson Road . Volunteers are needed for all sites . Needs include drivers for Free Rides for Seniors shuttles , Salvation Army bell ringers in November and December , drivers
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