Penn Hills area shares this week's local happenings.

AAA East Central honored multiple local police departments for road safety, and Penn Hills officials issued a winter parking advisory; the notice also lists upcoming events, meetings and community programs.

Several community notices and event listings were published for the Penn Hills area. The items highlight awards, safety reminders and upcoming local gatherings. Many entries include dates, locations and contact information. They summarize recent announcements from municipal offices, schools and local organizations. Key items: - AAA East Central honored Western Pennsylvania police departments for road safety: 65 departments received platinum awards and 23 received gold or silver awards, with platinum recipients including Penn Hills and neighboring departments. - Penn Hills issued a winter street parking advisory asking residents to use available off-street parking during snow events so plows and emergency vehicles can pass. - Community events noted include the Penn Hills School District Title I Magic of Math Family Math Night on Jan. 15, Penn Hills No. 7 Volunteer Fire Company's Valentine Bingo on Feb. 7, and Divine Mercy Academy's Valentines Super Bingo on Feb. 7. - The Allegheny County Christmas Tree Recycling Program runs through Jan. 18 at nine county parks, with drop-off locations and mulching for park use listed. - Municipal and school board meetings are scheduled in late January (Council, Zoning Hearing Board, Planning Commission, Library Board and School Board), and many meetings are livestreamed by the municipality and school district. - Volunteer and service notices include recruitment and program information for Penn Hills Volunteer Fire Company No. 7 and Station 225 (including a junior firefighter program and FireVEST tuition assistance), Verona Volunteer Fire Company recruiting, and other community groups offering meetings and services. Summary: These notices reflect a mix of recognition, safety guidance and community activity across Penn Hills. Several time-sensitive items are included, such as the Jan. 15 family math night, the Jan. 18 tree recycling deadline and Feb. 7 bingo events, while municipal and school board meetings are set for later in January. Livestream options and program details were listed for those organizations and events.