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Pictured ( l to r ): Susan Sheena , Rep . Tim Murphy , Linda and Russ Stalters .
The show will run April 27 from 10 a . m . to 5 p . m .; Apr . 28 from 10 a . m . to 7:30 p . m .; and Apr . 29 from 9:30 a . m . to 4 p . m . Cost is $ 10 per person , with special $ 5 admission after 3 p . m . on Friday .
This year ’ s theme is “ Two Color Quilts .” The juried and judged show is open to all quiltmakers . Ribbons and cash prizes will be awarded . Entries should be submitted by March 21 . For a registration form and more information about the show and the Three Rivers Quilters Guild , please visit threeriversquilters . org or contact Ruth Ann Lowery , 724.344.0323 , regarding group discounts or general information about the show .
The special exhibit is “ The Food Quilt ,” which was created to bring awareness to the plight of those in need of food assistance in our area . This quilt will be donated to the Greater Washington County Food Bank to be used as a fundraiser .
PAINTING WITH A TWIST HOSTS FREE SCAVENGER HUNT
Painting with a Twist is hosting a free local neighborhood scavenger hunt on April 29 . All studios in the western Pennsylvania region are participating and it ’ s a great way to meet your local studio owners as well as local businesses — and
MURPHY RECOGNIZED AS ‘ EXCEPTIONAL LEGISLATOR ’ BY SCHIZOPHRENIA & RELATED DISORDERS ALLIANCE OF AMERICA
The Schizophrenia & Related Disorders Alliance of America ( SARDAA ) presented Congressman Tim Murphy with its very first Exceptional Legislator Award for his efforts in the mental health field , as well as his landmark crisis mental health reform bill , the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act , which was signed into law in December .
“ I ’ m honored and humbled to receive this award ,” said Congressman Murphy whose legislation provides real treatment to those suffering from serious mental illness like schizophrenia . “ It ’ s groups like SARDAA who truly make a difference for families in mental health crisis , providing so much help , and so much hope , for those living with brain disorders like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder . I am so grateful for their efforts and look forward to continue working with them to get real treatment to those most in need .”
While other organizations engage in support and advocacy services , SARDAA focuses specifically on schizophrenia-related disorders . Inspired by the vision that every person with schizophrenia or a related disorder achieves recovery , SARDAA promotes improvement in the lives of those individuals and their families by providing support , hope and awareness so that early diagnosis , treatment and community services increase recovery .
Linda Stalters , the founder and executive director of SARDAA , who is also a retired Advanced Practice Nurse Psychotherapist , added , “ This is the only Exceptional Legislator Award that SARDAA has presented and we proudly and enthusiastically honor Congressman Tim Murphy for his unwavering and ongoing commitment to improve the lives of those affected by schizophrenia-related brain illnesses through the legislative process .”
Murphy is the only practicing psychologist in elected federal government and has championed mental health reform in Congress .
have fun doing it ! Each studio will have its own unique set of rules and prizes to promote the fun in their respective neighborhoods , and an after-party will follow to keep the night alive ! Even if you ’ ve never Painted with a Twist before , contact the studio nearest you and find out what all the fun is about . What Twist will they throw your way ?
Teams of up to four will be driving around solving clues . Drivers must be 18 years or older . Bring a person who has never Twisted before and score extra points ! Neighborhood knowledge will win you the most points , so contact your local studio for more information : Robinson & Mt . Lebanon : 412.787 . PWAT ( 7928 ). n
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