Veterans take note: To thank you for your sacrifices and ensure you know about all the services available to you, I will once again be hosting a Veterans’ Dinner next month. It will be held on Wednesday, November 5, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Springdale Veterans Association.

Please RSVP by October 31 by calling my office at 724-826-5151 or fill out this form.

The menu will include baked skinless chicken, roast beef au jus, penne with tomato sauce, dill-and-onion roasted potatoes, Italian vegetable medley, garden salad, rolls with butter, cheesecakes, and beverages including coffee, tea, water, and soft drinks.

Voting by mail is an easy and dependable way to make your voice heard in every election in PA, and the deadline for applying for a mail-in ballot this year is October 28. That’s the Tuesday before the November 4 municipal and judicial elections.

For more information on voting by mail, visit www.vote.pa.gov/MailBallot.

The PA Mentor-Protégé Program pairs experienced contractors with small, diverse, and veteran-owned businesses to help them better compete for state contracts. Launched by the state Department of General Services in 2024, the program pairs new participants with a seasoned contractor who provides one-on-one support in business management, contract bidding, and procurement.

Visit this page to learn more about it.

Grants are available from the PA Department of Environmental Protection for environmental education projects that improve understanding of natural resources and environmental stewardship. Applicants can include schools, colleges, nonprofits, county conservation districts, and businesses.

The deadline for applying is November 14. Find more information from the DEP Website.

Animal Friends will support veterans and current service members by providing free vaccinations for their cats and dogs. They will be at the Alco Parking Red Lot 7C, 630 Scotland Ave., Pittsburgh, on October 30, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Proof of military or veteran status will be required. No appointments are necessary. Microchips and treatment for fleas and ticks will also be available at extra cost.

The PA Auditor General’s office is seeking K–12 students from Pennsylvania to design the cover of its new Be Money $mart activity book. The winning design will be featured on the front cover of the book, which will be unveiled at the 2026 PA Farm Show and distributed to libraries, YMCAs, and other organizations across the state.

The deadline is October 31. Learn more and submit your entry here.

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1296 Pittsburgh Street

Cheswick, PA 15024

(724) 826-5151

Pennsylvania State Capitol

111 B East Wing
Harrisburg, PA 17120

(717) 705-7141