In brief: Sen. Robinson opens local office, farmers market and more in Bethel Park

Sen. Robinson opens Bethel Park office

State Senator Devlin Robinson has opened an office at 700 N. Highland Road, Suite 307 in Bethel Park. He will hold a grand opening celebration 10 a.m.-noon May 20 to provide an opportunity for residents of the 37th Senate District to learn about ways his office can help with state-related issues.

“I am hosting grand opening events to provide people in the community the chance to talk to me and my district office staff, learn about the variety of services that we can provide, and share any legislative concerns or suggestions,” Robinson said. “We are excited to meet the people we represent so that we can all work together. I encourage residents to stop by, say hello and learn what services we offer.”

Due to the pandemic, the district offices have been serving constituents via appointment. To schedule an appointment for the Bethel Park office, constituents are asked to call 412-785-3070.

Brentwood seeks volunteers for Firecracker 5K

Brentwood Firecracker 5K Race is looking for volunteers. A hybrid race will be planned. The actual run is the traditional course down and back on Brownsville Road and will be limited to 500 participants. There will be no race day activities before or after the race. Prizes for placement will be mailed.

The various jobs for volunteers on race day will be setting up and manning the water/drink table(s) and guiding the runners to their assigned time corral.

Also, several volunteers will need to be stationed along Brownsville Road to ensure that participants remain on the course.

Masks will be required the entire time while volunteering, approximately three hours. Volunteers will receive a free T-shirt and are eligible for community service credit.

Contact Mary Lou Nees, volunteer coordinator, at wearend6@comcast.net or call 412-613-1087.

Bethel Park farmers market returns

The Bethel Park farmers market will be open every Tuesday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. through Sept. 28 on South Park directly off Corrigan Drive, near the Ice Skating Rink.

For more information, visit bethelparkfarmersmarket.com.  

Community Swim

Swim at the Bethel Park High School pool through May 23 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Cost is $5 for residents and $7 for non-residents.

Blood drive

The Municipality of Bethel Park will be having a blood drive June 1 from noon to 6 p.m. at the Schoolhouse Arts & History Center board room, 2600 South Park Road.

To schedule an appointment, visit vitalant.org or call 412-209-7000.

Yard sale

The Youth Group of South Hills Church of the Nazarene, 5601 Library Road, is having a yard sale on June 26 from 8 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Rent A Table for $20. All profit is yours; vendor space is $30.

Youth group will be selling and donations can be dropped in the Youth Center. Full profit goes toward the Nazarene Youth Conference 2023 Trip. Contact Mara Fannie at mfannie@shcn.org to reserve tables or space.