In brief: PA Master Naturalist training, virtual networking and more in Sewickley

Beth Samuel offers programs online

Beth Samuel Jewish Center will host all programs through Zoom until further notice. Upcoming programs include:

• Torah Yoga and Meditation Class, 8:45 a.m. Jan. 16

• A Virtual Visit by Cantor Sandy Horowitz with a Tu B’Shevat Seder, 10 a.m. Jan. 16

• BSJC Movie Club: “A King in the Wilderness,” 8 p.m. Jan. 17

Email BethSamuelOffice@comcast.net for more information or Zoom login links.

Greater Pittsburgh Business Connection

The Greater Pittsburgh Business Connection, a referral group of business professionals, will meet at the Eat’n Park on Route 60 in Robinson Township for breakfast from 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. Jan. 20. Speakers are Joe Rozman od Rozman Human Resources Services and Jim Kernick of Kernick’s Tire and Auto Center. For details, visitgpbc-pgh.org or call 412-364-6446, ext. 302.

Pennsylvania Master Naturalist training

Pennsylvania Master Naturalist is now accepting applications for its natural sciences training course for citizen volunteers in the spring of 2021.

The nonprofit organization is dedicated to building a corps of knowledgeable volunteers committed to protecting Pennsylvania’s natural heritage. Adults who are curious about nature, enjoy the outdoors, and want to be a part of natural resource conservation in Pennsylvania are perfect candidates to become Pennsylvania Master Naturalists.

An initial 50-hour volunteer training course must be completed, followed by annual volunteer service and continuing education in the natural sciences to become a certified Master Naturalist volunteer.

Those interested should apply online by Jan. 15, 2021, to receive a discounted tuition rate for the training course in Allegheny County. The deadline to apply is Feb. 1, 2021. Scholarships are available. For more information, visit pamasternaturalist.org.