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Ongoing
CASA for Kids
CASA for Kids, Inc., trains volunteers to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children in Washington County courts. Besides needing volunteers, the organization has several board openings, and can also use support in various other facets of the agency. If you would like to “Speak Up for a Child,” here is a great opportunity. Contact Sharon Evans at 724-228-0414.
Ongoing
Military Connections: Donations to Our Soldiers
Military Connections (6170 Library Road, Suite 61, Bethel Park, PA 15102) provides a number of services to connect citizens at home with our military personnel overseas. One is “Adopt a Soldier or Marine for Easter” for a $7.00 donation; they are hoping to ship 4,000 dozen eggs. To send letters, gifts, boxes of Girl Scout cookies, leftover Christmas cards, or other supplies to our soldiers and Marines, contact or visit the Military Connections office.
Ongoing
Canonsburg Park Fundraising
Fundraising for the $5.2 million renovation of Canonsburg Town Park is underway. In addition to applying for state grants, the borough is seeking community donations. The renovated park will include improvements to the pool and playgrounds, a new indoor sports facility, skateboard park, bocce court, and various road and parking-lot improvements. Donations may be sent to: Town Park Fundraising Drive, 68 East Pike Street, Canonsburg, PA 15317.
Ongoing
McDonald Area Redevelopment Association
Anyone interested in joining M.A.R.A. (McDonald Area Redevelopment Association) may do so by calling 724-926-4617. This is a nonprofit organization involved in attracting business development, encouraging community beautification, sponsoring local holiday-event celebrations, and much more. Come and join others at the McDonald Trail Station at 161 S. McDonald Street in McDonald the first Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m.
April 3
Business Legalese
On April 3, starting at 11:30 a.m., the Crowne Plaza (164 Fort Couch Road, Bethel Park) will host another installment of the Takin’ Care of Business Small Business Owners Luncheon Series. In “Business Legalese,” Steve Sablowsky will discuss what all successful small business owners should know about structuring their companies to protect and preserve their assets. Fee: $20.00. For additional information and registration call 412-831-0183.
April 5
Red Carpet Gala
St. Patrick School will host its 10th Annual Dinner Dance “Red Carpet Gala” at the Holiday Inn, Meadowlands on Saturday, April 5. Tickets include dinner, open bar, and dancing ($65/person). There will be chinese and silent auctions on many wonderful items. There will also be a live auction where you could win autographed sports items from athletes such as Willie Parker, Marc Andre Fleury and Sydney Crosby! This fundraising event helps support St. Patrick School. Don’t miss out! Call now for reservations 724-873-7656… it was a sell-out last year! For donations, sponsorship information, or further details, please call 724-942-0338.
April 5
Spring Flea Market in Oakdale
The Noblestown United Methodist Church (7313 Noblestown Road) in Oakdale is sponsoring a Spring Indoor Flea Market and Bake Sale on Saturday, April 5. Hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
April 12
Penn State Alumni Annual Banquet
The Washington/Greene Counties Chapter of the Penn Sate Alumni Association will be holding their annual banquet on Saturday, April 12 at the Golf Club of Washington. All Alumni and supporters of Penn State are welcome to attend. The event starts at 6:00 p.m. with hors d'oeuvres and cash bar. The featured speaker (TBA) will begin at 6:30 followed by a buffet dinner and Penn State Creamery ice cream for dessert. Tickets are $24.95 per person. For more information on the event and how to purchase tickets, please contact Chapter Vice-President, Wendy Forrest Edgar at 724-348-0383 or at wlf106@comcast.net.
April 12
Fashion Show
A Fashion Show sponsored by Catholic Business & Professional Women’s Association will be held on Saturday, April 12 at the Omni William Penn. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Cost is $30.00 which includes lunch. Fashions will be provided by Talbot’s. Auction Prizes, Share the Wealth, and much more. The show benefits the Little Sisters of the Poor. Respond by April 5. Call 412-628-7132 for further details.
April 26
The Great PA Clean UP - “Sweep Into Spring”
It is community support that keeps America beautiful and a better place to live! During the recognized National Earth Week , join local groups & residents in North Strabane Township from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Meet at the North Strabane Ball Field located at the Municipal Park at 10:00 a.m. Refreshments will be provided. All participants will receive a “Thank-you” Earth Day Gift !. All residents and businesses are encouraged to participate in picking up litter. We will provide the trash bags, orange vests, and gloves.
If you can not attend, just help out and clean around your residence. If you would like to clean-up in a designated area – please call to make arrangements to pick up maintenance items. You can also volunteer to participate in flower planting in the Park!
If you are interested and would like to join the Team, please contact Margie - Township Office at 724-745-8880 during the day or Kim at 724-745-0913 in the evening. You may also e-mail parks@northsrtrabanetwp.com.
April 27
Ride On for Autism
A very worthy organization, Autism Speaks©, will benefit from the proceeds from its Ride On for Autism Motorcycle Run, which takes place on Sunday, April 27. The ride starts and ends at the Bridgeville Fire Hall. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., with coffee and donuts; after the trip, riders return to the Fire Hall to enjoy lunch, music, door prizes, a silent auction, and a 50/50 raffle. Call Abigail Rohe at 412-279-0179/720-1560 for registration and fees and to make donations.
May 22
When Love Hurts
Normal, healthy, worthwhile relationships have their ups and downs, but some seem to require more effort and involve more hurt than you might have thought you signed up for. The Single Steps Strategies Conference Center (1738 North Highland Road, Suite G-103, Bethel Park/Upper St. Clair) is offering the seminar “When Love Hurts” on May 22 starting at 6:30 p.m. Please call for fees and registration: 412-831-0183.
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