Baldwin

Borough Public Library ‘Giving Day’ Campaign on April 4

Baldwin Borough Public Library is part of a coalition of libraries joining forces to raise funds through a Library Giving Day campaign. This one-day online fundraising event will occur on April 4, 2023 and will encourage library lovers to support their library. This campaign reminds us that libraries serve as a cornerstone for our communities. In addition to wellloved books, many libraries offer innovative programs that promote lifelong learning, connect patrons to technology, and advance knowledge. To help support BBPL, please visit www.baldwinborolibrary.org/donate.

Book Sale Preview Party at Jefferson Hills Library

Friends of the Jefferson Hills Public Library will hold a Used Book and Boutique Sale Preview Party on Thursday, April 20. Tickets to the Preview Party are $10 in advance, or $12 at the door.

The Used Book and Boutique Sale will take place April 21-23.

• Friday April 21: 10am-4pm

• Saturday April 22: 10am-4pm

• Sunday April 23: 10am-4pm

(Sunday is Bag Day: Fill a bag of books for $5 or medium-size box for $10!)

Monetary contributions for the library will also be accepted and can be mailed to:

Friends of Jefferson Hills Public Library

925 Old Clairton Rd Jefferson Hills, PA 15024

Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania to Eliminate Use of Plastic Shopping Bags

To help reduce single-use plastic waste, Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania will eliminate the use of plastic bags in its 34 area thrift stores. Shoppers are encouraged to help Goodwill help the environment by using a free box from the store, bringing their own reusable bag, or purchasing a Goodwill fabric tote for $1 for future shopping trips.

By going plastic bag free, Goodwill SWPA expects to reduce the waste of over 300,000 plastic bags per year. This represents an important step Goodwill SWPA is taking to reduce waste and furthering its organizational commitment to promoting environmental sustainability. As a pioneer in the concepts of reuse and repurposing for over 100 years, Goodwill thrift stores provide low cost gently-used items for sale to the public. In 2022, 56 million pounds of household donations were thrifted, repurposed, recycled, or reused by Goodwill SWPA.

“One of our core values at Goodwill is responsibility,” said Andrew Marano, Vice President of Donated Goods Retail at Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania. “We strive to minimize our environmental impact and maximize the value of each donation to support Goodwill’s mission services. This enables us to help thousands of people we help annually through job training and education programs.”

Experts have indicated that Americans use 100 billion plastic bags per year, which requires 12 million barrels of oil to manufacture. Besides the impacts of the pollution from the manufacturing process on the environment and public health, single-use plastic bags also contribute to litter in communities, collect in waterways, and clog storm drains, which can increase flooding in neighborhoods during wet weather events. In 2021, PennEnvironment released a report that found microplastics in 100 percent of tested Pennsylvania waterways. Single-use plastic bags also obstruct recycling machines and take a minimum of 500 years to decompose in a landfill.

Goodwill plans to be completely plastic bag free in all of its thrift stores by March 15, 2023. For a list of Goodwill SWPA stores and donation centers, visit www.goodwillswpa.org/goodwill-stores.

Spring Flower and Garden Event in South Park Set for May 13

The 4th Annual Friends of South Park Spring Flower and Garden Event will take place on Saturday, May 13, from 10:00AM – 2:00PM – (the day before Mother’s Day on May 14.) The event will be held in the Home Economics Building, 2050 Buffalo Drive in South Park.

It’s the perfect time to order your flats, hanging and patio baskets from the Friends of South Park Spring Flower and Garden Sale. Plants are supplied by a local grower and are well suited for our gardens. All proceeds from the event will go to fund projects in South Park. We are currently working with the County to enhance the ponds on Maple Springs Drive and at the Game Preserve.

Dr. Phipp’s (from Phipp’s Conservatory) will be available at our garden event for consultation as well as our own Penn State Master Gardeners. Barbara Brewton, from the Allegheny Co. Parks Foundation will do a presentation on past and future projects in South Park.

All flowers must be preordered by April 28 for pick up on May 13 (the Saturday before Mother’s Day). You may order by downloading the form on our website www.southparkfriends.com or picking one up at the South Park Library. A limited number of extra items, as well as locally grown perennials, will be available that day but we cannot guarantee supplies. Curbside pickup is available.

For additional information please contact Carolyn Savikas at savikasc@gmail.com.

FRIENDS OF SOUTH PARK LIBRARY MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

Spring is in the air and it is a great time to join or renew your membership to the Friends of the South Park Library. Many exciting events are coming in the Spring including our fabulous book sale. The Friends Membership Application can be obtained on the Friends website at www.south-parklibrary.org/spfriends. The form is also available at the library. The yearly dues (12 months from receipt) are $10 for individual, $15 for family, $30 or more for a business, and $500 for a lifetime membership. All checks should be made out to “Friends of the South Park Library” and mailed to 2575 Brownsville Road, South Park, Pa 15129. You may also drop the Application and check at the Library.

Spring Vendor and Craft Show at Mingo Creek Presbyterian Church

Mingo Creek Presbyterian Church is having a Spring Vendor and Craft Show on Saturday April 22, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Various Vendors and Crafters will be in attendance. Lunch will be served and a Chinese Auction will he held with all proceeds going to the New Life Options in Monongahela, PA

Book and Jewelry Sale at West Newton Library Set for May 6

Save the date! The West Newton Public Library will hold a Book and Jewelry Sale on May 6, (rain date May 13). The sale will be held in the parking lot of the library, located at 124 N. Water St. in West Newton. The event will run from 8:30AM to 2:30PM. Books will be sold Fill a Bag for $5. For questions or more info, please call 724-633-0798.

Scouts Troop 1300 to Hold Open House