In brief: Dyngus Day Dash 5K, Glenshaw Craft Show and more in Shaler - TribLIVE

Dyngus Day Dash 5K race on tap

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

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.

For more information about the Kosciuszko Foundation and its local chapter, visit www.thekf.org/kf.

Glenshaw Valley spring craft show slated

The Women’s Association of Glenshaw Valley will be holding their spring craft show March 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be crafters, a chance auction, a bake sale and great food.

La Roche University to expand mental health services

La Roche University will partner with the JED Foundation, a nationally recognized nonprofit, to improve campus mental health resources.

The four-year partnership will focus on enhancing and expanding mental health services to the whole campus community.

The University also plans to connect students with a local psychiatrist on campus at no cost.

EMS subscription drive opens

Shaler Hampton EMS has opened its 2021 subscription drive.

Residents of Etna, Hampton and Shaler will be mailed a fundraiser form in coming weeks. People interested in donating also can visit shalerhamptonems.org to have their membership immediately activated or renewed.

Career center to host open house

A.W. Beattie Career Center will have an open house from 1:30 to 4 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. on March 17.

Because of social distancing guidelines, it is by appointment only and for prospective students and their parents/guardians.

For more, visit beattietech.com.

Call 412-847-1900 to schedule an appointment.

Book sale by appointment

The Friends of Shaler North Hills Library book sale runs through April 17 by appointment only. Each appointment is 90 minutes.

Children’s books will not be sold at this time, but there are youth-focused DVDs and games and puzzles.

The shelves will be restocked as donations come in. This is a fundraiser for the Shaler North Hills Library.

Prices are $1 for hardback books and DVDs, 50 cents for small paperbacks, $1.25 for video games and $2 for games and puzzles.

For more information, call 412-486-0211.

Food truck to be at library

Pittsburgh Pierogi Truck will be at the Shaler North Hills Library on Fridays through April 9.

The vendor will be in the front parking lot from noon to 6 p.m. The menu includes pierogis, stuffed cabbage and haluski.

Part of the proceeds benefit the library.

La Roche Instagram admissions event on tap

An Instagram Live event hosted by La Roche University will offer on-the-spot admissions decisions and an inside look at campus March 11.

The live event will be at 5 p.m. and feature a counselor-guided tour of a private residence hall room and other La Roche facilities, including the Palumbo Science Center, Kerr Fitness & Sports Center and Zappala Campus Center. Users also will hear from current students and have the opportunity to ask questions.

Students are encouraged to submit an application in advance of the event with related documents.

Follow @larocheuniv on Instagram to join the live event. For more information, email admissions@laroche.edu or call 412-536-1272.

Free tax prep available

Free tax prep is available through the North Hills Community Outreach.

This is a seasonal program that helps low-income households who earn less than $57,000. The service is available through April 14.

A fully virtual option through an IRS-approved website can be accessed at getyourrefund.org/nhco.

Limited contact options are available in Millvale with an appointment.

To schedule, visit bit.ly/PA211TAXES or call 1-888-856-2773.

For more information, call 412-408-3830, ext. 3218.

Scholarships available to SSA seniors

Applications are available for scholarships from the Glenshaw Century Club for Shaler Area High School seniors.

Applications are available in the guidance office or by sending an email to glenshawcenturyclubinc@gmail.com.

Applications are due by March 19.

Nonperishable items needed for food drive

Donations of nonperishable food items for the Shaler Area Backpack Initiative are accepted at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 66 Grant Ave., from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. weekdays.

The food program provides weekend meals to more than 100 children in kindergarten through eighth grade, dishing out easy-to-prep meals and single-serving snacks to ensure nutrition isn’t missed when kids are away from the classroom.

Financial donations can be made payable to Shaler Area School District with “Backpack Initiative” in the memo line and mailed to 1800 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw, PA 15116.

Women’s Business Network meetings set

The Cranberry Chapter of the Women’s Business Network meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month at 7:30 a.m. in Cranberry United Presbyterian Church, 2662 Rochester Road, Cranberry. Guests are welcome to attend at no cost. Some meetings are held virtually. For details, call Nancy Wood at 724-316-3427.

The Criders Corners Chapter meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at noon at The Sports Grille, 1294 Freedom Road, Cranberry Township. For details, call Sherri at 412-760-9601.

The All-Virtual Chapter meets on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 7:30 p.m. For details, call Jennifer at 412-908-1663.

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