December 2010 - Allegheny West Magazine

on the horizonNews from the“Drop 10 in 10 Program” weight management program begins Wednesdays, January 5through March 9. Cost is $18 for Highmark members. Participants enrolling in the Drop 10 in10 program will be given a free ten-week facility membership to the Western Area YMCA.The YMCA will host a “Holiday Dek Hockey Classic” on January 2 for hockey enthusiasts16 years old and up. Play Dek Hockey outside on the Dek Hockey Rink. All registeredparticipants will receive a t-shirt, be placed on a team, and given a game time upon registration.Cost is $20 in advance/ $25 at the door; walk-ins welcomed. Games start at 10 a.m.and will be played every hour on the hour. All proceeds go to the Youth Sports Program. Formore information contact, Steve Fox at (412) 787-9622 or sfox@ymcapgh.orgBayer Corporation, Pittsburgh Cares, United Way of Allegheny County, and the WesternArea YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh joined together on a project to support and strengthenyouth development. As part of the collaboration, 20 Bayer employees volunteered at theYMCA through United Way’s “Day of Caring” to renovate the Dek Hockey Rink at theWestern Area YMCA.Opened in 1987, the Western Area YMCA Dek Hockey Arena has been a place forgenerations of children to play the game of hockey. This project will ensure the YouthJunior Penguins Dek Hockey program at the Western Area YMCA for many years andgenerations to come.Beginning in January, 2011, the Western Area YMCA is adding new group exerciseofferings. The new classes will include Zumba Gold, Tai Chi, 15 Minute Extreme AbsWorkout, Strength on the Ball, Beginner Pilates, Tennis Fit, and Family Self Defense. Also stillbeing offering will be prior favorites such as Kettlebell, Power Up, Boot Camp, and 20/20/20.For information about any of these programs, call the YMCA at (412) 787-9622.Come to Christmas at the ROCKOakdale United Presbyterian Churchpresents “Christmas at the ROCK” onSaturday, December 11. The WestAllegheny Show Choir performs at 5 p.m.,followed by a free soup and sandwichsupper at 6 p.m. At 7 p.m., the OakdaleU.P. Church will present the Christmas Play,“Rose of Bethlehem.”The ROCK Family and Youth Center islocated in the former Good ShepherdChurch in downtown Oakdale. Call (724)693-2777 for information.also coming up around the areaWant a new challenge?? Climb up 37 floors of Pittsburgh’s Gulf Tower to promote lunghealth and fund lung disease research! The American Lung Association is hosting itsannual Fight for Air Climb on Saturday, March 19, 2011. Event details, registration, andsponsorship opportunities are available at www.lunginfo.org/pittclimb or contact Tiffanyat (724) 933-6180 ext. 227.Wings Over Pittsburgh has announced its dates for the 2011 Air Show. Next year’sshow will be held September 10 and 11, 2011. The show’s featured performers will beannounced after the International Council of Air Shows Convention in December.The Penn State Beaver Office of Continuing Education is offering a SustainableLandscape Technology Certificate, a six-course program that begins in January. Theprogram will also be available at Penn State Fayette and the Penn State Center-Pittsburgh.The first two courses will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., January 11 through March 31.A class in Horticultural Science will be held on Tuesdays and a course in HerbaceousPerennial and Annual Identification will be held on Thursdays. The four remaining courseswill be offered October through December 2011 and January through March 2012. Thecurriculum will emphasize sustainable techniques, including integrated pest managementand environmental weed management, with a focus on native plants. This certificateprogram is designed for beginning landscapers, established landscape contractors, andthose who work or wish to work in the green industry. For information, call (724) 773-3816.10 Allegheny West Magazine December 2010