News from North Hills Genealogists, Reuse Fest and more

ReuseFest set for North Park

Pennsylvania Resources Council’s 11th annual “ReuseFest” in Allegheny County will take place from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 15 in North Park.

It is a drop-off event for gently used materials destined for reuse by numerous local nonprofit organizations. A wide variety of materials will be accepted, including art/office supplies, bedding/bath, bikes, clothing, furniture, kitchen items, medical supplies, usable building materials and more.

Registration is required to streamline the process. Individuals wanting to drop off materials at the North Park collection must register in advance by visiting www.prc.org/reuse or by calling 412-488-7490, ext. 1.

ReuseFest is sponsored by UPMC with support from and Allegheny County Parks Department.

Free glass recycling

The Pennsylvania Resources Council Traveling Glass Recycling Bin Program provides a free recycling service that rotates through a variety of locations in Western Pennsylvania.

It will be available from Oct. 22-27 at the North Park swimming pool parking lot and is hosted by Allegheny County

People can drop off glass bottles, jars and jugs of all colors, no color sorting required, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Containers should be empty and rinsed, with lids and labels still on. Bags and boxes used to deliver glass must be discarded off-site.

Genealogy group offers online program

The North Hills Genealogists will host a free online program at 7 p.m. Oct. 17 by Sam Williams titled “Back to the Basics: Using DNA for Family History.”

It is open to the public.

This presentation will show how to use true genetic genealogy techniques to get the most out of DNA test results.

Details and instructions to be part of the virtual Zoom meeting are available at NorthHillsGenealogists.org.

Library book sale ends Oct. 15

Cranberry Public Library’s annual book sale fundraiser will end Oct. 15.

The sale is hosted by the Friends of Cranberry Public Library. All proceeds will benefit library programs and services.

The sale will take place in the library’s Franklin Station meeting room at the following times:

Oct 13: 12 p.m.-7 p.m.

Oct 14: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Oct 15: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (bag sale)

At the bag sale, bags will be available for shoppers to fill up for $5 per bag.

Fundraiser to benefit Zelienople library

The Beneigh Insurance Group is hosting a fundraiser for the Zelienople Area Public Library from 7-10 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Steamfitters Event Center in Harmony.

The event will include casino games, prizes, a costume contest, food and drink. It is for the 21-and-over crowd. Tickets are $45 for one person or $75 for two. Tickets are available at Zelienople Library.org.

Proceeds from the event will support the Zelienople Area Public Library.

AARP meeting

AARP 595 welcomes new members and guests to its meeting on the first Tuesday of the month at 12:30 p.m. at Hampton Presbyterian Church, 2842 E. Hardies Road.

Come join us for great fellowship, luncheons, entertainment and trips.

Next meeting is Nov. 1. Entertainment is “Hollywood Homicides” by Tom Madden.

Dues are $7/year.