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News and Notes from Verona (7)

If you haven’t heard or observed yet those using the Hulton Bridge will be inconvenienced during the next several days. Wednesday, Nov. 20 the bridge will be single lane alternating traffic between 8 am and 4 pm.  PennDOTcontractors will be conducting beam repairs and cable installation.    Between Thursday evening, November 21 at 8 pm and continuing into 5 am Friday morning, Nov. 22, a full closure of Hulton Bridge will be in effects as the contractors adjust the tension of the cable on the bridge.      Motorists are asked to use caution and allow for extra time if utilizing the Hulton Bridge.

 

The 38th Verona-Oakmont Christmas Parade and Light –Up Night will begin in Verona this year on Saturday, November.  Line-up will be on East Railroad Avenue.  Step-off is at 5 pm from Jones Street proceeding through Verona on Allegheny River Blvd. over the newly paved viaduct and on through Oakmont.  You will find food, fun, and family oriented activities all along the parade route.

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Children who are four years old are invited by St. Joseph School to join their kindergarten teacher for an afternoon Story Time to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday.  Between 3:30 and 4:30 pm youngsters will hear a story, create a craft project they can take home and meet new friends.  Please call the school at 412-828-7213 if you are interested in having your child attend.

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Verona Chamber of Commerce has set aside the evening of Friday, December 6 for their annual Christmas Party to be held at the Riverside Landing located at12 Washington Avenue, Oakmont.  Tickets are on sale for $25 per person.  Checks should be made payable to the “Verona Chamber of Commerce” and sent with your name and address and contact phone number; total number attending, and the check number; and sent to Verona Chamber of Commerce, c/o Kevin Ewing, P.O. Box 276, Verona, 15147-0276.  The deadline for reservations is Tuesday, November 26.  For more details, contact Patti Tumminello at 412-855-6984.  Since Christmas is a time of giving, a gift of food and/or toy donation for distribution by the Twin Boros Ministries, is requested.

 

The monthly Community Dinner will be held Wednesday, November 27 between 4:30 and 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall of Verona United Methodist Church.  A feast of turkey, stuffing, potatoes, cranberry, and homemade pie, plus…well, you are invited to come and share.  The church is located on the corner of Herron and Center avenues.

The congregation of Verona United Methodist Church extends an invitation to all of Verona, Oakmont, Penn Hills and beyond to gather for a special time of worship on Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, November 27 at 7 pm in the sanctuary of the church.  There will be singing, prayer, a creative liturgy, reflective preaching, and encouraging fellowship as everyone pauses during the holiday hubbub to say “Thanks” to the One who so graciously provides.  The church is located at the corner of Herron and Center avenues.

 

Did you know that Verona is compensated by the State for its voluntary recycling efforts?  Slowly this single-stream recycling program is gaining popularity in Verona Borough.  Everyone can become involved by taking their marked recycling items to the single-stream bins located in the Borough Parking lot at the intersection of Center and East Railroad avenues.  While you are recycling notice the directions of the wall of the Fire House.  They are attractive as well as informative.  Join the ecologically minded folks and RECYCLE.

 

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