In brief: News from Cub Scout Pack 381, North Park and more

Cub Scout invite

Cub Scout Pack 381 invites all boys and girls grade K-5 to attend a Back to Scouting Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 27 from 2-6 p.m. at the Piedmont Shelter at Camp Guyasuta, 300 23rd Street in Sharpsburg.

Kids can learn about all that Scouting has to offer — hiking, camping, nature, science, citizenship, first aid, sports, and more.

For more information, contact scoutpack381@gmail.com.

Pollinator garden tour

The North Area Environmental Council and Penn State Master Gardener Leslie Anthony will offer a tour of the North Park demonstration pollinator garden to help people learn how to plant a similar garden that would look nice in any yard.

The tour is Aug. 22 from 7-8 p.m. at the North Park Demonstration Garden at Babcock Boulevard and and Wildwood Road. The rain date is Aug. 24 from 7-8 p.m.

Those interested can register by emailing randy@naecwpa.org.

Route 28 restrictions

Single-lane restrictions on northbound Route 28 between the RIDC Park (Exit 10) and the Russelton/Creighton (Exit 13) interchanges expected to last through late November.

Long-term, single-lane restrictions and shoulder closure will occur on northbound Route 28 daily from 3 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crews from Swank Construction Co. will perform shoulder and lane patching and paving work.

The shoulders in both directions between RIDC Park (Exit 10) and the Russelton/Creighton (Exit 13) interchanges will be intermittently restricted when necessary.

The work is part of the $27.68 million highway restoration project that will include milling and resurfacing, concrete pavement preservation, bridge rehabilitation and preservation, guide rail and drainage improvements

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA.