WHAT ’ S NEWS IN BRENTWOOD-BALDWIN-WHITEHALL
4TH ANNUAL SCHEUERMANN ’ S DISEASE FUNDRAISER
The Scheuermann ’ s Disease Fund will hold its 4th Annual Fundraiser on Sunday Oct . 15 , from 12:30 - 4 p . m . at the Alpine Club . Tickets are $ 10 / person and kids under 12 are free .
The event will include a buffet , drinks , cash bar , a display explaining the origin , diagnosis and forms of treatment for Scheuermann ’ s Disease , face painting , caricature artist , photo booth , silent auction of sports memorabilia , Chinese auction , 50 / 50 , kids corner and shaved ice truck .
For questions and RSVP ' s , contact Doug Strott at dstrott @ sdfund . org or 724.436.1271 .
Scheuermann ’ s Disease ( also known as juvenile kyphosis ) is characterized by uneven growth in the vertebrae , causing them to form a wedge-shape . Typical spines have natural curves of 20 to 40 degrees . People with steeper curves — from 40 to 45 degrees — are said to suffer from kyphosis . Scheuermann ’ s Disease takes kyphosis to the extreme : sufferers have spinal curvatures of up to 75 degrees .
CHABAD OF THE SOUTH HILLS UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Kids Honey Bake
Enjoy a spectacular program including baking your very own honey cake , entertainment , hands-on holiday crafts and more , September 17 at the South Hills JCC . For more info chabadsh . com or call 412.344.2424 .
Babyccino : A Chic Meet for Mod Moms & Their Tots
Come one , come all to Babyccino ! Join in as we explore the High Holidays in pint-size proportions- via music , movement , sensory stimulants , and expressive arts . Start your Jewish year here ! Three-week session : Sept . 11,18 , 25 $ 7 / class ; $ 18 for the whole session Chabad of the South Hills Mt . Lebanon For more info : mussie @ chabadsh . com .
Pre-High Holiday Seniors Lunch Sept . 12 at noon , South Hills JCC , 345 Kane Blvd . Includes a special shofar presentation , High Holiday music , raffles , honey cake . $ 5 suggested donation . Call Barb at 412.278.2658 for more information .
EMMAUS HOLDING SPIRIT RUN 5K
On October 15 , Emmaus will host its fourth annual Spirit Run , a Halloween costume-themed chipped 5K and 1-mile fun walk to benefit the Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh and its mission of providing homes and support for people with intellectual disabilities . All skill and fitness levels are welcome . The Spirit Run is an out-and-back course along the Three Rivers Heritage Trail , followed by an awards ceremony , refreshments and a familyfriendly celebration in the South Shore Riverfront Park at South Side Works . Postrace activities include Halloween-themed crafts and fun with the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh , pumpkin painting and more ! For more information , visit : EmmausPgh . org / spiritrun .
BALDWIN , BRENTWOOD AND WHITEHALL AMONG LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES RECEIVING BANNER COMMUNITY DESIGNATION
County officials , including members of County Council and County Manager William D . McKain , CPA , today announced that 51 municipalities have been designated as 2017 Banner Communities . The program , sponsored by the Allegheny League of Municipalities in cooperation with the county , recognizes those communities committed to professional development , prudent fiscal management , transparency , accountability and proactive communications to engage community stakeholders . This is the fifth year of the program .
“ Local government is considered by many to be the most important form of government because of its direct impact on the daily lives of residents . The job of being a local government officials , whether elected or appointed , has become an increasingly complex occupation ,” said County Executive Rich Fitzgerald . “ The Banner Community Program designation is a public recognition of the efforts that these government officials take on behalf of its residents and businesses each day . I congratulate the officials who represent these communities , and thank them , for the example they set in our county .”
Sixteen municipalities have been part of the Banner Community Program since its inception in 2012 . Those communities include Collier , Cranberry Township ( Butler County ), Etna , Hampton , Indiana , Leetsdale , McCandless , North Fayette , Ohio ,
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