In brief: Spanish for preschoolers, Ole 5K and more around Pine, Richland

Spanish for preschoolers

The Pine Community Center is hosting a new Spanish language learning program for children ages 3 to 5 starting on Sept. 28. Kids will be taught how to count and learn phrases and greetings. The cost for the eight-week program, which runs from 10:30 to 11 a.m., is $115 for PCC members and $125 for nonmembers.

Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church

Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church at 670 Pleasant Hill Road in Wexford will present Building Community Trust and Working Relationships with Police and Emergency Responders on Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. Presenters will include police and fire officials. The event is free and open to the public. To register, visit mtpleasantchurch.org/news.html.

Ole 5K

TASH’s 14th Annual Ole 5K will take place at 10 a.m. Oct. 8 at the Harmar Grove Pavilion in North Park.

TASH is a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that has worked in Oaxaca, Mexico, since 1998. It aims to bridge the community of Pittsburgh with the people in Mexico. Pete Noll, a 1992 graduate of Quaker Valley High School, has lived in Oaxaca for the past 20 years, but comes back several times a year. Together with his team, they are organizing the 14th annual Olé 5k Benefit race to support The Anna Seethaler Hospital and other local nonprofits.

At the conclusion of the Olé 5K Benefit race, there will be a Mexican buffet, Oaxaca-grown organic coffee, smoothies, 50/50 raffle, music, and an awards ceremony.

For more information, visit tashinc.org.

Car show

Hampton Presbyterian Church is hosting its fourth Car Show 2-6 p.m. Sept. 10. All makes and models are welcome. The grill will be hot, the sodas will be cold and the tunes will be spinning. Feel free to bring your own tables, chairs and EZ-ups for family-friendly fun, music by DJ, Denny Dutko, vintage cars and snacks. The church is located at 2942 East Hardies Road in Gibsonia. For details or questions, email at hamptonpresoutreach@gmail.com or call the church office at 724-443-3201. More information can be accessed online at hamptonpresbyterian.net.

Women’s Business Network

Women’s Business Network allows members to take advantage of networking with other business women throughout the region, ongoing professional education and leadership opportunities. All professional women are invited to visit a local meeting as our guest. Find out more at wbninc.com.

The Cranberry Chapter’s next meeting is 7:30-9 a.m. Sept. 15 at Cranberry Community United Presbyterian, 2662 Rochester Road, Cranberry. For more information, contact Suzanne Sekula at 412-889-7738.

The Pittsburgh North Chapter’s next meeting is Sept. 16 at Parkwood United Presbyterian Church, 4289 Mount Royal Blvd, Allison Park. For more information, contact Kathy Bell at 412-855-0578.

The Wexford Chapter’s next meetings are 8:15-9:30 a.m. Sept. 13 and 27 at Omega Federal Credit Union, 10455 Perry Hwy, Wexford. For more information, contact Suzanne Venneri at 412-264-8446.

The Criders Corners Chapter’s next meetings are noon-1:15 p.m. Sept. 8 and 22 at The Sports Grille, 1294 Freedom Road in Cranberry. For more information, contact Jocelyn Cilik at 724-772-5593.

The Virtual Chapter will hold its next meeting via Zoom at 7 p.m. Sept. 21. For more information, contact Jennifer Pasquale at 412-908-1663.

Sealarks Women’s Group

Sealarks Women’s Group Kickoff Dinner will take place at 4 p.m. Sept. 14 at Memorial Park Church, 8800 Peebles Road in McCandless. This group provides Christian fellowship and social activity for women alone – widowed, divorced or never married. All women alone are welcome to attend and consider joining the group. The cost for dinner is $10. For additional information or to make a reservation, please call Karen 412-366-3109.

AARP meeting

AARP #595 welcomes members and guests to its September meeting featuring the Crooks & Klein Duo singing solos and duets of traditional, religious, oldies and big band tunes. Meetings are the first Tuesday of the month at Hampton Presbyterian Church, 2842 E. Hardies Road in Gibsonia. Annual membership is $7 per person.