Bethel Park High School PTSO will host its annual campus tour for all parents of students who will be new to the high school in the fall at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 6. The tour will begin in the media center, which is the building in the center of the campus (309 Church Road) with a question and answer session, followed by the tour, which will be given by Bethel Park High School students.

The event will take place rain or shine. Questions can be directed to Debbie Sammel, PTSO president, at 412-854-4839.

Bridgeville Public Library used book store located at 523 Washington Avenue will hold a "Bag Sale" on Friday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The sale will be held in the rear parking lot of the store. Donations of gardening and children's books are also in demand. For information call 412-257-3233 or E-mail caitod@einetwork.net.

Canonsburg

Canonsburg Borough and McDonalds are providing free transportation to the Bobby Vinton concert in Morgantown on May 16. Seating is limited and is available only with the purchase of tickets at the Canonsburg Borough office. The concert will be at the Chestnut Ridge Church Theater. For information call 724-745-1800.

Carnegie

The Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall will present "Looking at Lincoln: Political Cartoons from the Civil War Era" now through May 21. The display will present political cartoons illustrating how people responded to Abraham Lincoln and his policy of emancipation.

Castle Shannon

Castle Shannon will sponsor "Clean House Days" May 8 and May 15. Large, unwanted items such as construction materials, scrap metal, aluminum and large brush can be disposed of during "Clean House Days."

These items, which are not normally collected with the regular trash pick-up, can be placed curbside. State laws prohibit the collection the following items: paint, oil, petroleum products, batteries, appliances containing CFCs (freon), chemicals, engine or car parts and hazardous or infectious wastes. Note tires are no longer being collected. For information contact the administration office for clarification.

Cecil Township

Steven R. Tomlinson, 36, of Cecil and Richard Charles Tomlinson, 61, of Bridgeville, were arrested by Cecil police in connection with an incident at the younger man's home. Police were called to the home, where they said they found a large quantity of suspected marijuana in a safe.

The elder Tomlinson arrived and reportedly ignored orders by police not to enter. Police said he pushed his way into the home and up the stairs. Steven Tomlinson was arraigned before District Judge Jay Weller on charges of possession and possession with intent to deliver marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was placed in Washington County Jail on $10,000 bond.

Richard Tomlinson was arraigned before Weller on charges of simple assault, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct. He was released on his own recognizance.

Collier Township

Collier Township police received an $11,794 federal grant. The Department of Homeland Security awarded Collier the grant as part of the Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program, designed to help first responders in small and rural communities.

Collier Police Department is made up of 13 full-time officers. They are responsible for patrolling the more than 14 square miles of Collier and protecting its more than 5,000 residents.

Green Tree

Green Tree Public Library will sponsor "Climbing Your Family Tree" at the library from 10:30 a.m. to noon Monday, May 12. Find out the who, when and where of your family. Beginning with information gathering from family tradition and oral history interviews, Marilyn Cocchiola Holt, president of the Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society, will show the methodology of recording, organizing and storing of your family's history. The class is free, but pre-registration is required by calling the library at 412-921-6262.

Mt. Lebanon

The spring edition of the Mt Lebanon Public Library's used book sale is ready for release. Over 30,000 gently used books and media will be available at great prices, benefiting the Friends of the Mt Lebanon Library. The sale will kick off with a preview event from 5:30-8 p.m. Friday, May 2. A donation provides the attendee the opportunity of making purchases before the general public. Tickets are available now at the circulation desk or at the door on the night of the event. The sale will then be open to all from Saturday, May 3 through Thursday, May 8 during regular library hours. May 8 will be half-price day.

North Strabane

John Patrick St. Vincent, 27, of Finleyville was charged by North Strabane Township police with access device fraud, receiving stolen property, theft and identity theft.

Township police Detective John Wybranowski said St. Vincent took the corporate American Express card from a desk at Ametek, Route 519, Eighty Four. St. Vincent's mother is a cleaning lady at the company, and he accompanied her to the business while she cleaned. Between late February and mid-March, when the unauthorized charges were discovered, St. Vincent made 147 transactions on the card totaling $7,301. Wybranowski said there also were a number of unsuccessful transactions attempted. The purchases were made in the South Hills and Finleyville areas.

Peters Township

Peters Township High School photography classes will exhibit their work in the main lobby of the Peters Township Public Library May 1 - 14 during library hours. "The Gallery" is a display of hundreds of student photographs from the classes and club at the high school. An opening reception will be held on May 1 from 6:30-8 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

Some of the photos displayed will be available for sale, with proceeds to benefit the library's expansion project. Over 50 students contributed work for this exciting event. For information about "The Gallery," contact the club sponsor Erin Boni at bonie@pt-sd.org or the library at 724-941-9430.

Scott Township

Chartiers Valley Boys Basketball Boosters will be holding its annual golf outing at Fort Cherry Golf Club on Saturday, April 26. Hole sponsors and full or partial foursomes interested in participating in the 18-hole scramble should contact Regis Wodnicki at 412-429-9283.

South Fayette

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection announced the Act 101 Recycling Development and Implementation Grants. South Fayette Township will be the recipient of a $52,458 grant for the development and implementation of a tree-trimming and mulch recycling program. Under the program the township will purchase a new large brush and tree chipper, and construct a mulch storage facility. Initially, the program will permit the township to mulch collected tree trimmings from municipal operation and store the mulch at the new facility. The mulch will be made available to township residents at no cost. The program should be operational by the fall of 2008.

Upper St. Clair

Upper St. Clair Police Department will sponsor their annual bicycle registration and safety program for Upper St. Clair residents from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday May 10 at the municipal building rear lot. Registration includes: bicycle inspection, rider skill course, repair and traffic safety instruction, and safety videos Participants will receive a bicycle license plate, adhesive reflector strip, safety pamphlets, and license plate number stamped into frame of bicycle

Each participant will have a chance to win a new bicycle, a safety helmet and other prizes. For information, call 412-833-1113, daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Washington

State Rep. Tim Solobay (D-Canonsburg) is moving his Washington constituent service office to a larger location. Starting Monday, May 5 constituents may receive services at Solobay's new office: George Washington Hotel, 60 S. Main Street, second floor, suite 207. The phone number is 724-223-2114. His office hours will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The current Washington office located in Washington City Hall will be closed on Thursday, May 1 and Friday May 2. Constituents needing services on Thursday, May 1 may contact Solobay's Canonsburg office at 724-746-3762.

In addition, Solobay said his Canonsburg constituent service office will be closed on May 2 so staff may assist with the opening of the new office.