Springdale Township Commissioners last week approved a nearly $1.2 million budget for next year that keeps the real estate tax rate at 6.50 mills. It includes a $221,500 carryover from this year. Spending will increase by $40,000 for the township’s share in the Allegheny Valley Regional Police department. The township
Cheswick
Wednesday: Cheswick Council will hold the caucus meeting at 7 p.m. at the borough firehall, 1411 Spruce St.
Etna
Friday: The Pittsburgh North chapter of the Women’s Business Network will meet at 9 a.m. online. Those attending can learn how the group supports the success and growth of women in business. Meetings are the first and third Tuesdays of the month. Reservations required.
Reservations and sign on information: Kathy Bell, 412-855-0578
Freeport
April 24: Freeport Area Library is accepting donations of usable household items, new and used books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles, games and toys for a flea market sale. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, noon to 5 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays.
Fawn
Today: A community meeting for supervisors and township residents will be at 6 p.m. outside the township municipal building, 3054 Howes Run Road. Covid-19 protocols will be observed. The meeting will also be available on Zoom.us.
Freeport
April 24: Freeport Area Library is accepting donations of usable household items, new and used books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles, games and toys for a flea market sale. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, noon to 5 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays.
Details: 724-295-3616 or freeportlibrary.org
Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays, noon to 3 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays. Cash only. Donations must be laundered and free from pet hair.
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Drive-through food distribution set at Lernerville Speedway
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank will host a drive-through food distribution for anyone in need from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Lernerville Speedway, 313 N. Pike Road, Buffalo Township. No cars are permitted to arrive before 11 a.m.
Reservations are required to ensure enough food is available. To make a reservation, visit pittsburghfoodbank.org/drive-up/butler/ or call 412-460-3663, ext. 655. Have your license plate number of the car you will be in at the event, name, email, zip code, date of birth and current weekly income on hand. Bring your confirmation page or email for your
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Deer Lakes Park, West Deer: 8 a.m. to dusk through Jan. 14 in the Veterans Shelter parking lot
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Harrison Hills Park, Natrona Heights, Harrison: 8 a.m. to dusk through Jan. 14 in the parking lot at the intersection of Chipmunk and Cottontail drives.
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Hartwood Acres Park, Indiana Township: 8 a.m. to dusk through Jan. 14 in the mansion parking lot
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Indiana Township will offer free pickup for township residents on Monday. Residents should have trees at the curb by 7 a.m. for pickup some time that week.
Decorations and lights should be removed from trees before recycling.
Apollo-Ridge Education Foundation looking for career day participants