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Dyngus Day Dash

The Pittsburgh Chapter of the Kosciuszko Foundation is hosting the inaugural Dyngus Day Dash 5K on April 10 at North Park.

All money raised at the race will be used to support the Pittsburgh community through student scholarships and public events.

To register for the Dyngus Day Dash visit bit.ly/RegisterDyngusDash2021.

Women’s Business Network

The Cranberry Chapter of Women’s Business Network will meet March 18. For more information contact chapter representative, Cynthia, at 724-316-3427.

All professional women are welcome to attend as a guest at the meeting for no charge. At the time of publication, many meetings are being held virtually; please check with the local chapter representative for more information. To learn more, visit www.wbninc.com.

An “All Virtual Chapter” meets via Zoom on March 17 at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend free of cost. For more information contact chapter representative Jennifer Pasquale at 412-908-1663.

Run Across Guatemala

The Guatemala Mission Group of St. Richard’s Church is holding its Fifth Annual 5K Run/1M Walk on April 10 at North Park. Dogs are welcome. The race will benefit an orphanage in Patzun, Guatemala.

For more information or to sign up, visit https://ift.tt/3sW3TIc.

North Hills Genealogists Meeting

The North Hills Genealogists will present a free live, online presentation titled “The Importance of Family History Writing” at 6:45 p.m. on March 15.

The program will be co-hosted by Rich Watson and Sue Ennis, who will outline why and how to write about your ancestors. They will cover four ways to write about family history along with writing tips, research suggestions, sample pieces and how to share what’s been written. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer session.

Watson is a retired railroad industry sales manager and avid genealogical researcher. Ennis is a retired English teacher and librarian who enjoys teaching genealogical research and writing.

To participate in the meeting, which will be conducted via Zoom, sign up online. A confirmation to attend the meeting will be sent by email. For more information about the group, see northhillsgenealogists.org.

Chemical, e-waste pickup

Richland Township’s waste hauler has three more dates available this year to collect hazardous chemical and electronic waste from residents.

Registration to sign up for the June 14 pickup ends on May 28. The deadline to register for the Sept. 20 pickup is Sept. 3. Registration for the Dec. 6 collection must be made by Nov. 22.

Residents must contact Vogel Disposal Service’s customer service department at 724-625-1511 at least 10 days prior to the pickup date to receive a containment package with instructions.

The electronic waste that will be picked up includes TVs and computers including desktop, laptop, tablet, e-readers and peripherals such as monitors, keyboards and printers. No more than three TVs or monitors will be collected from any residence during the year.

Household chemical products that contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable or reactive ingredients that require careful disposal also will be accepted.

Contaminant packages must weigh less than 50 pounds and placed 10 to 15 feet from the curb along a driveway or street. The bags will not be collected on the curb or public property. Bags can be put out 24 hours before the scheduled collection date.

Information on how to participate can be found at vogeldisposal.com/schedule-pickup.

Girl Scout cookies

Still haven’t satisfied your fix for Girl Scout cookies?

Scouts will be selling boxes of Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs and the other varieties at The Block Northway along McKnight Road. The Scout will be set up between the Land’s End and DSW shoe stores.

Cookies will be sold Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. through March 21.

Proceeds benefit local Scouting troops.

Personal care items needed

North Hills Community Outreach is hosting a collection drive until April 19 to collect personal care items for needy people.

The most needed items include disposable razors and shave cream; shampoo, conditioner, body wash, unscented hand soap and lotion; toothpaste, brushes and floss; deodorant; washcloths; and lip balm.

Donations can be dropped off on weekdays from 9 am. to 4 p.m. at the charity’s three locations and from 9 a.m. to noon at the Allison Park location on the first Saturday of the month.

NHCO’s main office is located at 1975 Ferguson Road in Allison Park. There also are offices in the Millvale Community Center at 416 Lincoln Ave., 2nd floor in Millvale; and at Greenstone Methodist Church, 939 California Ave. in Pittsburgh.

Summer camp registration

Registration is open for Camp Cranberry, which runs June 7 to Aug. 20 for children ages 5 to 15 from any community.

The camp focuses on developing physical, social and decision-making skills; promoting self-confidence and having fun.

There will be weekly themes for younger campers, such as outer space, dinosaurs, animals, science and storybook classics.

Older campers will learn about their natural surroundings, how to express themselves creatively and inventing games and activities.

Some of the camp activities will be held at the township’s water park.

Full-day camp runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There also are half-day camps for younger children. Lunch and extended care also will be available.

Cranberry also is offering swimming lessons for all age groups.

There are group lessons, Saturday classes, sessions for preschool kids and parent and child aquatics. Private lessons also are available.

For more information, visit cranberrytownship.org.

Block Party To Go charity fundraiser

Participants in North Hills Community Outreach’s annual block party fundraiser won’t be able to gather in person this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.

But the North Hills charity and social service agency is still planning to party.

Have fun at home with a “Block Party To Go” party bag. The adult bags include a do-it-yourself pizza kit, wine, dessert, a game and more. The children’s bag includes a craft kit from Dots and Doodles, snacks and other items.

Some of the bags will include a “bonus” gift card to a local restaurant or business. The first 300 party-to-go kits will include a link to play BuzzWorthy Pub Trivia.

More information and an order form for party bags are available online at NHCO/Block-Party.

Free tax prep help online

United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania’s Free Tax Prep program’s hybrid appointments are now full. Eligible individuals and families with incomes up to $57,000 can still use the free, do-it-yourself online tool or get help through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program at www.myfreetaxes.com through April 15, 2021.

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