Events

Seniors for Safe Driving
Wednesday, Aug. 5, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
South Strabane Volunteer Fire Department Station 2
172 Oak Spring Road, Washington, PA 15301

I am teaming up with Seniors for Safe Driving to offer a PennDOT-approved course to seniors age 55 and older living in the 48th Legislative District. By taking the course, participants will learn about current rules of the road, defensive driving techniques and how to operate their vehicle safely in today’s increasingly challenging driving environment. This is classroom instruction only. No on-the-road driving or classroom testing will occur. The cost to attend is $17 paid directly to Seniors for Safe Driving, and participants receive a 5% discount on their auto insurance premiums for three years. To register, please call 1-800-559-4880 or visit seniorsforsafedriving.com/.

Cyber Protection Class
Wednesday, Aug. 19, 6–7:30 p.m.
St. Hilary Church Hall
320 Henderson Ave., Washington

I am partnering with the Pennsylvania State Police to host a free event to help parents better understand online gaming, online predators and emerging artificial intelligence (AI) risks facing children.

The program will provide an overview of the popular gaming platform Roblox, discuss how predators may target children in gaming environments and explore the potential misuse of AI online. In addition, the presentation will outline several practical steps to ensure children can navigate the internet safely, including parental controls and protections.

Telephone Town Hall Meeting
Monday, Aug. 31, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
I will be hosting a telephone town hall meeting for residents of the 48th Legislative District. The program will consist of a legislative update, as well as a question-and-answer session.

Residents of the 48th Legislative District should expect a telephone call shortly before 5:30 p.m. Those interested also can call in at 1-877-229-8493 and use ID Code 118400.

Pizza and Policy
Friday, Sept. 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Washington County Public Meeting Room
95 W. Beau St., Suite G16, Washington

Ask questions and leave with information. Residents of the 48th Legislative District are invited to participate. No RSVP is necessary.

Washington County Senior Expo
Thursday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Washington County Fairgrounds
2151 N. Main St., Washington

Again this year, I will be co-hosting the Washington County Senior Expo at the Washington County Fairgrounds with the Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging, Sen. Camera Bartolotta and Washington County Commissioners Nick Sherman, Electra Janis and Larry Maggi. More than 100 vendors and representatives from local, state and federal agencies are expected to be on hand to answer questions and provide information on topics such as Social Security, transportation, Medicare, legal services, in-home services, legislation, consumer protection, long-term care and utility services.

Pizza and Policy
Friday, Oct. 16, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
North Strabane Township Building
1957 Route 519, Canonsburg

Ask questions and leave with information. Residents of the 48th Legislative District are invited to participate. No RSVP is necessary.

Second Amendment Seminar
Thursday, Oct. 29, 5:30-8 p.m.
Lone Pine Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall
328 Weaver Run Road, Washington

Residents of the 48th Legislative District who are interested in learning more about their Second Amendment rights and the castle doctrine can sign up by calling 724-223-4541 or visiting RepONeal.com/events.