South Hills and White Oak Rotary Clubs Join Forces in the Fight Against Polio

The Rotary Clubs of South Hills and White Oak are teaming up once again to “Get a Strike for Polio” at their annual ‘Pins for Polio’ fundraiser on Sunday, October 18, from 1:00PM to 4:00PM at Spins Bowl, 5840 Buttermilk Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15207.

The afternoon will bring together Rotarians, families, friends and community members for three hours of bowling and fellowship while raising funds for Rotary’s ongoing fight against polio.

For $25 per person, participants will receive three hours of unlimited bowling, shoe rental and two pieces of cheese pizza. Those who would like to support the fundraiser in another way can sponsor a bowling lane for $50 and receive recognition during the event.

Pins for Polio combines a fun community afternoon with one of Rotary’s longest-standing humanitarian commitments. Rotary members around the world have worked for decades toward the goal of ending polio, and local events such as this one help keep that effort moving forward.

The Rotary Clubs of South Hills and White Oak invite the community to gather a team, bring family and friends, and spend the afternoon bowling for a cause.

If you have any questions, 412-580-2726 Cindy

Use the QR code below to register or learn more about the event.

Twenty-five years, really? It's like it was just last week. I think we all remember exactly where we were when the TV shows were all interrupted with our first view of the twin towers

On Friday September 11, 2026, the Long Branch Community Grange is inviting the Community to come remember with us. We will have a program presented by individuals who were affected by this event and what they have done in the years since then.

Because this event begins at 6:00PM and many of you will be coming directly from work or school, we are hoping to have a few food trucks participate to give you the opportunity to purchase dinner and sit around and talk with your neighbors or a new friend.

If you are a food truck vendor and are interested in participating in this event, please reach out to Lisa @ 724-785-3672. The Grange is located at 210 Chestnut Street, Coal Center, Pa. 15423. The building is air conditioned and handicapped accessible.

The Westmoreland Yough Trail Chapter of the Regional Trail Corporation will hold its Annual Poker Run on Labor Day, Monday, September 7 2026.  The walking/biking non-competitive event will start at the Arthur H. King Access Area of the Youghiogheny River Trail in West Newton. Proceeds from this fundraiser will be used by trail volunteers to maintain, preserve and enhance the Westmoreland County section of the Great Allegheny Passage.

The Poker Run consists of three events: 1). A walking, jogging, wheelchair optional, four mile flat course. 2). A level 12 mile bike ride that runs south along the Youghiogheny River to Smithton Beach and back. 3). An endurance 20 mile bike ride that runs south along the Youghiogheny River Trail to Whitsett and back.  All cyclists are required to wear an ANSI or SNELL approved helmet.

The Poker Run is not a race. Participants walk or ride at their own pace taking as little time, or up to two hours, to finish their course. At checkpoints throughout the course participants will pick a playing card to develop a poker hand. At the end of the course each poker hand is tallied and the person with the best hand in each of the three events receives a cash prize award. Afterwards a raffle is conducted and all participants are eligible to win gift card door prizes of various kinds and values that have been purchased by the WYTC. A bicycle is the grand prize give away. There will also be a half-the-take drawing. 

Many people are unaware that the trail is not maintained by county or state workers, but by volunteer effort. The Poker Run is the major fundraiser for the volunteer maintenance of the 10.5 miles of trail that runs through Westmoreland County. People come from all around the southwest region to enjoy the scenery, smell the early morning air along the river, enjoy the camaraderie of the event and have a chance to win prizes.

Registration is available at GetMeRegisstered.com and on the WYTC website www.bikewytc.org.  The cost is $25 per person, children age ten and under $10. Walk in registrations are also available on the day of the event.  The event is held rain or shine, no refunds.  For additional information please visit website www.bikewytc.org or email wytcnews@hotmail.com (NO INCREASE FOR EVENT DAY REGISTRATION) Registration begins at 8:00 AM. Event Start Time following registration.

Demolition work continues on the parking garage at Penn Highlands Mon Valley, with crews having removed more than three-quarters of the structure.

 The garage will be replaced with a modern, level, paved parking lot featuring upgraded safety lighting and improved campus access. Hospital operations, emergency services and patient care remain fully open and uninterrupted throughout the demolition and construction process.