Murrysville area events, April 19, 2021, and beyond
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Apr. 15—Cornerstone to host 'Spring Fling Thing' for children
Cornerstone Ministries will host a free children's carnival, 4-6 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., May 14 at the church, 2200 Cornerstone Lane in Murrysville.
There will be carnival games, a kid-friendly escape room, balloon art, crafts, a kids' train and a performance by an illusionist. Food will be available from local food trucks.
Children age 5 through fifth grade are invited to attend.
Registration is required, and can be done at CornerstoneKidsLive.net/fun-events.
The event will follow CDC guidelines for covid-19 prevention.
Opening of Grit & Grace in Export
Grit & Grace, a new retail store opening in Export, will host a grand opening from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 24 at the store, 5847 Washington Ave.
Sharon Mitolo and Jeannie Oberdorf, of S&J Decorative Finishes, and Lori Kortze of Madeline Rose Boutique partnered to create the new store.
Upcoming Delmont library events
—Enchanted Forest Fun, noon to 1 p.m., April 24 for children ages 3 and older. Hear a story about the Earth, go on a nature scavenger hunt, create your own "enchanted forest" to take home. Participants will also receive a "fairy garden" seed packet to plant at home.
—Community Conversations, 7-8:30 p.m., April 22. Hear about the library's sustainable features, including solar power, geothermal heating and cooling and electric car chargers, and learn how to make small changes in your power consumption at home. Books from the library's sustainability collection will be available for loan.
The Delmont Public Library is located at 75 School St.
—Delmont Visionary Committee Community Cleanup Day, 9 a.m. to noon, April 24. The group will meet at the Rose Wigfield Parklet, 27 Greensburg St. Gloves, trash bags and orange safety vests will be provided, and volunteers will receive instructions about where the cleanup will be focused.
All ages are welcome, but those under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or other adult. Please wear a mask and observe social distancing. Lunch will be served at noon in the parklet.
Murrysville Recreation Dept. to host 'Ulysses S. Grant'
"Ulysses S. Grant," in the form of professional living historian Ken Serfass, will give a digital version of his one-man performance on the life of the Civil War general and 18th U.S. president.
The program will take place at 6:30 p.m. May 7 on Zoom.
To register, see MurrysvillePArecreation.com and click on the "Adult, Teen & Family Programs" link in the "Programs & Events" menu.
'Miles of Smiles' event seeking charity recipient nominations
The annual "Miles of Smiles" event, a 5K and 1K charity walk organized by nonprofit Serving Other Souls, is accepting recipient applications.
The group is seeking individuals suffering from any form of cancer, and the disease has impacted their ability to financially support their family. The nomination window will remain open until May 1.
Find a nomination form online at Bit.ly/3t1TriO.
"Miles of Smiles" will take place both virtually over Labor Day Weekend and in-person on Labor Day, Sept. 6, at Murrysville Community Park on Wiestertown Road.
Woman's club to host 'Remember When'
The Murrysville Woman's Club will host a "Remember When" event at 10 a.m. May 1 at the Lamplighter Restaurant, 6566 William Penn Highway, Salem Township.
The 1950s-'60s-themed event will feature a breakfast buffet, disc jockey and Chinese auction of baskets.
Tickets are $25 and will benefit the club's community projects. They can be purchased by calling Kathy Valkovic at 412-760-5809 or any club member.
Attire in 1950s style is suggested.
MEDC announces scholarship
The Murrysville Export Democratic Club recently finalized plans for its 2012 Biden-Harris Spirit Scholarship.
The first scholarship will be awarded to a graduating Franklin Regional senior who "exemplifies the spirit of community service," which is not limited to participation in a formal organization but can also be through a person project or activity.
The recipient will receive $500 to assist in furthering their education.
Officials said the initial scholarship commitment will run through 2025, and its scholarship committee is planning annual fund drives to maintain the program.
Applicants must submit an essay describing their service to the community and what inspired it. A letter of recommendation from a Franklin Regional faculty member, identifying a student is in good standing, is also required.
Applications are due by April 21. Receive an application by emailing MEDCScholarship@gmail.com.
The recipient will be chosen prior to this year's high school graduation ceremony.
Patrick Varine is a Tribune-Review staff writer. You can contact Patrick at 724-850-2862, pvarine@triblive.com or via Twitter .