IN Shaler Summer 2018 | Page 50

American Legion Post 785 Shaler American Legion, Post 785, awarded $1,000 College Scholarships to each of the following graduating seniors at the Shaler Area High School Awards Night: Brian Colarusso, Steven Loebig, Edward Nebiolo, Emily Weidner, Cara Roth and Christian Seelhorst. 11th Annual Shaler Great Gardens Tour Sunday, June 24 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM The tour is sponsored by the Shaler Garden Club for the benefit of the library and will feature five spectacular gardens. Tickets for the tour may be purchased at the Shaler North Hills Library, 1822 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw, PA 15116 for $12 in advance of the tour and $15 the day of the tour. Your ticket includes visits to the five amazing gardens and a chance to win a lovely gift basket. The event is held rain or shine. Visit www.shalergardenclub.com or www.shalerlibrary.org or call (412) 486-0211 for more information. 2018 Shaler Great Local Gardens Contest Deadline for entry is July 9 Do you have a beautiful garden? Please consider sharing your garden with the community by participating in the Shaler Great Local Gardens Contest. The Shaler Garden Club and Shaler North Hills Library want to honor your hard work and creativity. Or, you may nominate neighbors, friends, relatives, students or community gardens in Shaler or surrounding areas. It’s easy to enter. Just submit 5 photos of your garden, plus a description of what makes your garden special. All types of gardens will be considered. Prizes will be awarded to the top 5 gardens. Drop off or mail your entry by the deadline Monday, July 6th to Shaler North Hills Library, 1822 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw, PA 15116. Photos will not be returned. Winners will be announced Tuesday, July 24, 2018. Winners will have the opportunity to be a part of the 2019 Great Gardens Tour. For more information, stop by the library or go to www.shalerlibrary.org or www.shalergardenclub.com. Cherry City VFD www.cherrycityfire.org Thanks to all those that supported the 2018 Cash Bash Tickets. Weekly Bingo every Thursday night starting at 7:15 PM. $1,000+ Must-Go Jackpot! $10,000 Raffle tickets on sale now. 79th Annual Street Fair: July 25, 26, 27, & 28th. Enjoy our famous home-made food, games of chance, and rides for the kids. Meet up with old friends and neighbors you haven’t seen in a while or make new friends! In preparation for our 100th Anniversary in October 2019, we would appreciate any historical photos and memorabilia be dropped off or call 412-822-7000. Shaler Township Volunteer Fire Departments welcome new members. Remember, you don’t have to fight fires to become a member! 48 shaler WalkBikeShaler WalkBikeShaler, in cooperation with Shaler Rotary, is offering free safety vests for Shaler pedestrians, runners, and cyclists. Being visible when you are on the road is one of the best ways to stay safe during your car-free activities! If you are a Shaler resident and would like a free safety vest please contact us at [email protected]. Finally, WalkBikeShaler yard signs are still available that remind drivers to give pedestrians and cyclists 4 feet of room when passing. Contact us at the above email for those as well. Dead and Dying Tree Ordinance Recently in the news there have been several stories regarding falling trees on public roadways and parks. These incidents have been prevalent this year due to the amount of rainfall in the area, however saturated soil is not always the cause of the fa