WHAT’ S NEWS IN WEST ALLEGHENY
FALL FOR YOUR LIBRARY!
One of the library’ s most anticipated events will be held Saturday, Sept. 20, from 6 to 10 p. m. at Celebrations Bar, Banquet & Grill in Imperial!
This is a great way to support your local library while enjoying great food, drinks, music, exciting games, and a silent auction with items from beloved local businesses.
Tickets are $ 50 and are available at westernalleghenylibrary. org, or visit the library to purchase yours. Early ticket buying is encouraged, since there is a limited number of tickets available. Don’ t miss this opportunity to connect with friends and neighbors while supporting your community library!
A GATHERING OF CHEFS
This farm-to-fork harvest celebration will be held on Sept. 28, at the Kinsey Event Center in Oakdale. It features tastings from renowned local chefs along with wine pairings.
The event benefits the Bradley Center, a residence and school providing healing from trauma and mental health challenges for our region’ s most vulnerable children.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit thebradleycenter. org.
THE FOREST IN AUTUMN!
Fall presents a unique time to visit the forest when, for a short time, the trees will be a beautiful mix of red and gold.
Hollow Oak Land Trust preserves and protects scenic, historic and recreational lands that have high natural resource value in the greater Pittsburgh area, including Montour Woods.
The green spaces offer a great opportunity to take a stroll among nature, and reconnect with the natural world and other people.
Trail Luv Mondays is a volunteer stewardship program Hollow Oak utilizes to maintain the trails in its conservation areas. By joining the weekly volunteer trail maintenance group, you will be helping to restore, conserve and protect the natural landscape.
For more information on the resource areas or to volunteer, visit hollowoak. org.
WEST ALLEGHENY FOOD PANTRY
The West Allegheny Food Pantry and Thrift Store helps friends and neighbors who are having a difficult time making ends meet. If you are able to donate nonperishable food items, or gently used clothing, it will serve to help individuals and families in the community.
For more information on giving and volunteering, visit facebook. com / westalleghenyfoodpantryandthriftstore.
SCOUTING CELEBRATION!
In March, the Oakdale Community Center was the setting for a celebration welcoming families, friends and Scouting alumni, marking the premiere of a new exhibit in the Oakdale History Room that honors the history of the Scouts in our region since 1932.
The event was hosted by Troops 248 and 9248 in collaboration with the Borough of Oakdale. The display was created as part of Eagle Scout John Forster’ s project and showcases memorabilia and historical items from Scouting America, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts and Sea Scouts. n
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