In brief: Ross police to host kid's safety event, Marshall movies in the park, more in North Hills

Ross police hosting kid’s safety event, bike rodeo

The Ross Township Police Department is playing host to a pair of upcoming events for kids.

A free Kid’s Safety Event will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. June 25 at The Block Northway, 8013 McKnight Road.

Activities include a display of public safety vehicles, face painting, balloon artists, food trucks, prizes and other activities.

On June 26, kids can learn about safe cycling by participating in the police department’s annual Bike Rodeo.

The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is also at The Block Northway.

Kids will learn how to safely steer a bike by ride through an obstacle course. A mechanic will be on hand to inspect bicycles for proper function and fit. Kids should bring their own helmets. There also will be music, snacks and a display of public safety vehicles during the rain or shine event.

For more information, contact the Ross Police Special Programs Division at 412-931-9070.

Blueberry Hill courts closing for summer camps

All fields and courts in Blueberry Hill Park will be closed Monday thru Friday on the following weeks from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for scheduled summer camps.

The facilities, which include the pickleball, basketball and volleyball courts are scheduled to be closed June 17-18, June 28-July 2, July 12-16 and Aug. 9- 13.

Signs will be posted in the park notifying visitors that the courts are closed to the public.

Vacation Bible school

Ascension Lutheran Church at 8225 Peebles Road in McCandless is hosting a vacation Bible school on July 12-15 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Kids entering Pre-K to sixth grade are invited to enjoy making crafts, playing games, making music and learning what the Bible says about the one true God. Register at ascensionpgh.myanswers.com/mystery-island.

McCandless hosting patriotic bingo

It’s time to get into the red, white and blue spirit.

The McCandless Activities Advisory Committee is sponsoring a virtual “Stars and Stripes” bingo on July 1 from 7-8 p.m.

It’s free to register for the all-ages event, which will be held via Zoom. There will be prizes for winners.

Registration is required, and a maximum of 145 people can sign up. The deadline to register is June 24. Each registrant will receive two bingo cards by e-mail.

Heritage center summer art display

Local artist Meg Dooley will have a collaged painting display titled “Lost & Found” at the McCandless/Northern Allegheny Heritage Center this summer.

The display will kick off with an opening reception on June 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

On June 19, an ice cream social and “DIY” chat with the artist will be held starting at 2 p.m.

Pre-registration is required for both events. To sign up, email heritagecenter@townofmccandless.org.

The Heritage center is located on Aufman Lane off Grubbs Road.

Free cancer screenings

Allegheny Health Network Cancer Institute will offer the second in a series of free cancer screenings June 19 at AHN Cancer Institute – Beaver, located at 81 Wagner Road in Monaca.

Screenings will be available for breast cancer (for ages 40-plus), cervical cancer (ages 21-65), colorectal cancers (age 50+), head and neck cancers (age 18+), lung cancer (ages 55-80 with a history of smoking), prostate cancer (ages 45+) and skin cancer (ages 18+). The event is open to AHN and non-AHN patients, and health insurance is not required.

Screenings for breast and lung cancer will take place at AHN’s Wexford Health & Wellness Pavilion, 12311 Perry Highway, Wexford.

To make an appointment for the June 19 screenings, call 412-359-6665. Space is limited and registration is required.

Genealogy fact vs. fiction

The North Hills Genealogists presents an online, free and open to the public, presentation on June 21 at 7 p.m., with Karen Stanbury’s “The Everleigh Sisters: A Case Study in Conflict Resolution.”

The program will focus on learning how to sort fact from fiction when researching family histories.

See the website NorthHillsGenealogists.org for access to the meeting either online or by phone.

Women’s Business Network June meetings set

Guests are welcome to attend a meeting at no cost. At the time of publication, many meetings are being held virtually; please check with the local chapter representative for more information. To learn more, visit www.wbninc.com.

The Cranberry Chapter’s next meeting is 7:30-9 a.m. June 17. For more information, contact chapter representative Cynthia Wood at 724-316-3427.

The Criders Corners Chapter’s next meeting is noon-1:15 p.m. June 22. For more information, contact chapter representative Sherri Walker at 412-760-9601.

Discounted amusement tickets available

Ross Township Community Center is offering discounted tickets to the following amusement parks. All are good for use any day.

• Idlewild and Soak Zone: $35

• Kennywood: $35

• Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium: $13

• Sandcastle: $26

• Waldameer Park: $41

Tickets can be purchased from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Ross Township Community Center reception desk. Call Jackie Snyder at 412-931-7055 to confirm tickets are available.