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Community Chorus Sings for All as Part of McSummerfestLast year’s community chorus performed for the McDonald Volunteer Fire Department’s annual community fair on the Fourth of July. This year they will performat the McSummerfest on Monday, July 5 at Heritage Park, starting at 8 p.m. This group of local singers volunteers to come together annually to entertain thecrowd. Their music includes patriotic, Americana, oldies, country, and the Star-Spangled Banner. Bill McWreath, who coordinates the effort, said that the choruswelcomes anyone from the community who enjoys to sing to be part of the group. Sopranos, altos, tenors, and basses are all welcome. The group beganrehearsals in late May and will rehearse during the month of June in preparation for their July 5 performance.North Fayette EventsAnnounced for the SeasonHankey Farms PoolThe first of two D.A.R.E. sponsored Free Family swim nights is slated for Monday, July 12 at 7 p.m. Adult andSenior Citizen Swims and Lap swimming are being held Monday through Thursdays all summer from 7 to 8 pm.Summer Scuba Classes are set to start Wednesday, June 23 at 6:30 p.m. Senior Citizen Splash and water exercisetakes place at 11 a.m. Monday through Friday. Pool parties are available for booking on a first come, first servedbasis. During Community Days August 6 and 7, the pool will be open for free on Friday, August 6, when the WestAllegheny Aqua Club sponsors kid’s games. On July 17, “Chipmunks, the Squeakquel,” will be shown at the HankeyFarms Pool starting at 7 p.m. with a free family swim.Community DaysNorth Fayette’s Annual Community Days are scheduled for August 6 and 7 with a parade kicking things off onThursday night, August 5. Entertainment this year includes Kardaz, the West Hills Symphonic Orchestra, JoeGrushecky and the Houserockers, NoMad, the Dan Rusnik Band, and a soon to be announced headline band onSaturday night. Best Buy will sponsor the “Best Buy Challenge” where residents can challenge Best Buy employees’scores on a video game for prizes. The annual 5K race is scheduled for Saturday morning, August 7 for runners,walkers, and families.The Learning Center at North FayetteNorth Fayette Parks and Recreation is accepting applications for a new preschool program for 2, 3, and 4-yearoldsthat will begin in fall. The program will concentrate on preparing children for kindergarten readiness.For more information, costs, and to register for any of these programs, contact North Fayette Parks andRecreation at (412) 788-4888 or (724) 693-3118 or e-mail: rbrozovich@north-fayette.com.helping othersBingos offer more than just a way to win money. Theysupport the local fire departments which rely heavily onfunds raised from bingos in order to buy and maintainequipment, provide training for their volunteerdepartments, and maintain the fire facilities.Bingo at the Oakdale Hose Company in the OakdaleCommunity Center is the first Saturday of each month at7 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. Call (724) 693-9408 forinformation. Sturgeon VFD holds bingo on Friday nightsat 6:30 p.m. for early bird and 7 p.m. for regular gamesin the Sturgeon Fire Hall. Call (724) 926-9149.The Sunset Riders Charity Poker Run is Saturday,June 19 and benefits Allegheny Valley School.Registration is at 10 a.m. at Zanotti Motor Company inButler.For more information, call Amy Harvilla, (412) 299-2229.Let us know about a project orevent that helps others.(724) 695-3968 or e-mail:alleghenywestmagazine@comcast.net16 Allegheny West Magazine June 2010
Findlay OfferingBabysitting CourseFindlay Township Recreation Department will hosta Babysitting Course.Summer is a great time for making some extramoney babysitting and parents are always lookingfor responsible sitters. In this class, students learnbasic childcare, how to handle emergencies, andhow to keep themselves and the children in theircare safe. Each participant will receive a certificateupon completion of class. Make sure to wearcomfortable clothing; no dresses or skirts please.Also, bring a jacket, as the center is air-conditioned.This one-day program is for 11 to 13 year oldsand is sponsored by Children’s Hospital’s CommunityEducation Department. PRE-REGISTRATION IS AMUST. Register by calling Diana at Children’s Hospitalat (412) 692-8580 or by e-mailing her atdiana.szuch@chp.edu.The course will be held on Tuesday, July 6, from9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call (724) 695-0500 x 246. Thecourse will be held at the Findlay Township ActivityCenter, 310 Main Street, Imperial. Participantsshould bring their own lunch.Cost is $35, and is payable to Children’s Hospitalon the day of class. This class usually fills quickly, socall now to register.Bike Run to HonorSoldier’s MemoryOn February 19, 2007,19-year-old Army SpecialistMatthew Bowe was killed inthe line of duty whileserving in the U.S. Army inIraq. He was a graduate ofMoon Area High School.According to his mother,Lori Bowe, he had plans topursue studies through theArmy to become a pediatrician. Prior to leaving onhis tour of duty, Matthew performed and wrote hisown music, which served as his senior project atMoon.To honor his memory, a Bike Run will be held onSaturday, June 19 at Cheers Bar, 409 MulberryStreet, Coraopolis. Bikes and even those whochoose to ride in their vehicles can register atCheers at 11 a.m. The ride will kick off at 1 p.m.,then return to Cheers between 4 and 5 p.m. for thedinner. Tickets are $15 per person, or $25 percouple. Participants are also welcome to attend justthe dinner. Ticket prices are the same.Proceeds will benefit the Specialist Bowe MemorialFund. Lori said that the fund has been set upthrough First National Bank, 825 Beaver GradeRoad, Moon Township, PA 15108.She reflected on Matthew’s short life, rememberinghis years as a member of the Moon footballteam, and how he enjoyed creating music.According to Lori, Matthew is the only soldier fromthe Moon area in over 40 years to have died in theline of war duty.For more information, to donate to the event, orto help, call Lori at (724) 784-0514.June 2010 Allegheny West Magazine 17
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