Five Things You Need to Know This Week

1. Cranberry Planning Advisory Commission

Get the scoop on what developments are in the works for Cranberry, including plans for on Route 228. The commission meets at 6 p.m. tonight at theon Rochester Road.

2. Seneca Valley School Board Meeting

What’s going on in your child’s school? Find out in person when Seneca Valley school officials meet at 8 p.m. Monday at in Jackson Township.

3. Review Plans for the New Powell Road Bridge

A new bridge is on the way in Cranberry. Plans for a replacement of the aging county bridge along Powell Road over Brush Creek will be on display at 6 p.m. Tuesday inside council chamber at the Engineers from Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, the developers of the construction plans, will be on hand to answer any questions.

The construction, which is expected to begin next year, will require closing Powell Road and detouring traffic for a significant period of time. The new bridge will include a pedestrian walkway and two lanes for vehicle traffic. The walkway will form an integral link in Cranberry’s bicycle-pedestrian circulation plan, according to township officials.

4. Cranberry Highlands Tent Sale

With spring on the way, get ready for your golf game. will hold its annual "Tent Sale" on Tuesday and Wednesday and feature lots of great deals on golf items for the upcoming golf season.

The community golf course is now open on a daily basis, weather permitting. Call the pro shop at 724-776-7372 for more information or log on to www.cranberryhighlands.com and click on the "Daily Course Conditions" link for course updates.

5. Relay For Life: Very Important Meeting

Everyone is invited to attend the Cranberry Relay for Life’s “Very Important Meeting” on Wednesdays at the There will be an open time and question and answer session at 6:30 p.m. The Very Important Meeting will be held from 7 to 8 p.m.

On the agenda is training for new and veteran teams provided by East Central Relay Advisory Leadership Team members. Reservations are not required but are very helpful. Call Nancy Verderber at 724-222-6911 or email her at nancy.verderber@cancer.org for more information.