By Matthew Peaslee

With the sun shining, temperatures warming and social distancing guidelines being lifted, more people are heading out in groups across the South Hills and Mon Valley area.

For some people, making others feel comfortable comes naturally to them. When Jody Collins, RN, was 16 years old, she felt a sense of peace in providing comfort to her terminally ill grandmother. It was that experience that made her want to help others in the best way possible — as a nurse. As a registered nurse caring for patients and their families on Monongahela Valley Hospital’s Medical/Surgical/Rehabilitation units, she strives to make their experiences the best possible. For her dedication to patients, families and co-workers, Ms. Collins was named the 2021 Cameos of Caring Awardee at the Hospital’s May 6 Cameos Breakfast. She was one of 12 distinguished MVH nurses who were nominated by their peers for this award.

Calling ALL Angels! Celene’s Angels will be holding an event on Sunday, June 13 to help raise funds for area men and women who are in active breast cancer treatment. The event will be held from 1:30PM – 5:00PM at Ripple’s on the Creek, 807 Dry Run Road Monongahela, PA. Read more...

DRIVE THRU & VIRTUAL AUDITIONS

Calling all young singers in the South Hills! South Hills Children’s Choir (SHCC) is offering Drive-Thru and Virtual auditions on June 11-13 or August 15-17 at View Crest Church in Eighty Four, PA. Auditions are simple, taking about 10 minutes with no preparations necessary. Visit shcchoir.org to learn how and then email Heather at office@shcchoir.org to sign up today. Find time for the lasting effects of great music, solid technique, clear focus, and quality friendships this coming school year.