RECYCLING EVENTS The Mt. Lebanon Public Works Department will be hosting a series of recycling events through September at the public works facility, 1250 Lindendale Drive.

ELECTRONIC RECYCLING 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. One free TV per vehicle. Appliances with refrigerant cost $25. July 18, August 15 and September 19. Mt. Lebanon residents only.

PAPER SHREDDING 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shredding fee is $8 per banker’s box, cash or checks only. July 25, August 22 and September 26. Mt. Lebanon residents only.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE  9 a.m. to 1 p.m., August 8. You must pre-register at nobleenviro.com/drive-thru-collection for the event to minimize wait times and ensure your safety. Rates vary for different materials and are listed on their website. Only credit card payments will be accepted.

WOODY WASTE CURBSIDE PICKUP July 11, August 8, September 12 and October 3. Reservation is required. Call 412-343-3403, between Monday and no later than 4:30 p.m. on the Thursday before pickup, or make an appointment at mylebo.mtlebanon.org. Material is limited to shrubs, tree branches and limbs. Materials must be on the curb before 7 a.m. on the pickup day.

Follow these guidelines:

• Remove all dirt and debris from the roots of shrubs. No soil, rocks, leaves, grass clippings or ornamental grasses.
• Place small branches into piles (not bound) not exceeding 24 inches in diameter and 48 inches in length.
• Large tree limbs should be no longer than 6 feet in length and no thicker than 5 inches in diameter.
• The total amount for any pickup must fit  into a single pickup truck, 4 feet by 4 feet by 8 feet.

YARD WASTE DROPOFF Drop off your yard waste at the golf course maintenance facility on Pine Avenue, on the first Saturday of the month, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3 p.m., through October 3. Leaves and garden residues in recyclable paper bags, small twigs, shrubs, brush and branches (under 3 feet) are accepted. No grass clippings, stones, soil, stumps, large limbs or plastic bags.

SEEKING WISDOM In  2004, Cornell gerontology professor Karl Pillemer published 30 Lessons for Living: Tried and True Advice From the Wisest Americans. The book was derived from Pillemer’s Cornell Legacy Project, where he surveyed more than 1,000 seniors, 65 and older, to collect practical advice for living.

Mt. Lebanon Magazine is taking a page from Pillemer’s book and launching the Lebo Legacy Project, in which we want to capture the wisdom of what makes Mt. Lebanon a great place to live and to ensure that legacy continues for future generations, with practical life lessons on how to successfully navigate schools, business and life in general.

Participate by completing a short survey at mtlebanon.org/lebolegacy, or if you’d prefer to talk in person, email mjantz@mtlebanon.org for an appointment.

To learn more about the Lebo Legacy Project, check out our Inside Lebo podcast.

4TH OF JULY Twelvescore and one decade ago, the colonies sent King George III a breakup letter. Since then, we’ve had our ups and downs, but we’re still standing. Celebrate July 4 with a day of games, music, a petting zoo and lots more from noon to 5 in Mt. Lebanon Park. Cap off the day with a concert by Saved By the 90s at 7:30 and fireworks at 9:30. Rain date for concert and fireworks in July 5.

Mt. Lebanon Magazine Cover Contest Winner Lindsey Bahr My dad likes to say he bought our family home on Parkridge Lane because of the front row view of the fireworks.

Since moving here in 1989, our backyard has seen many Fourth of July parties, celebrating with friends and family from the neighborhood and beyond.

This gathering is the best of Mt. Lebanon; Three kids, two of whom are siblings, whose Lebo ties go back four generations. Pictured, from left: Tommy Dornish, Walt Bahr and Sloane Dornish.

ONLINE STORIES ON THE WAY One of the drawbacks of our double issues is the long wait for new stories. We’ll ship our July/August issue out to homes and, as with all our other issues, there’s rejoicing all around. But then, late July turns into early August and people start coming up to us on the street saying “What’s new? I already know all the July/August stuff and it’s only early August! Tell me a new thing!”

We fill the gap with our online-only August (and February) editions on lebomag.com. Be sure to check the next one out  August 1 and be the first one on your block to know all the new stuff!

MUNICIPAL PUBLIC MEETINGS

All meetings are in the Mt. Lebanon Municipal Building, 710 Washington Road, unless otherwise noted. You may join all meetings on Zoom. Links and agendas at mtlebanon.org/meetings.

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT BOARD  
Wednesday, July 1 and August 5, 6 p.m.

Commission
Tuesday, July 14, July 28 and August 25. Discussion session, 6:30 p.m., Room C; meeting, 8 p.m.    

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT BOARD
Wednesday, July 8 and August 12, 6 p.m.

LIBRARY BOARD
Tuesday, July 21, Room B, Mt. Lebanon Public Library, 16 Castle Shannon Boulevard, 7 p.m.

MOBILITY AND TRANSPORTATION BOARD
Tuesday, July 7 and August 4, 6 p.m.

PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD 
Wednesday, July 15 and August 19, 6 p.m.

PLANNING BOARD 
Tuesday, July 21 and August 18, 7 p.m.

RESILIENCY ADVISORY BOARD  
Wednesday, July 22 and August 26, 6 p.m.

ZONING HEARING BOARD
Thursday, July 2, July 30, August 27, 7 p.m.

Correction: An incorrect date appeared in last month’s issue for the Class of 1976’s 50th reunion. The event will be held July 30 through August 2. Additionally, a source incorrectly recalled the last name of a teacher. The correct name is Andrew Sharkey.