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STS . PETER & PAUL UKRAINIAN 13TH ANNIVERSARY HOLIDAY COOKIE WALK
The St . Matrona Sisterhood of Sts . Peter & Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church will hold its 13th Annual “ COOKIE WALK ” Saturday , Dec . 10 , from 10 a . m . to 2 p . m . Cookies and specialty pastries will fill the church hall , which is located on Mansfield Boulevard in Carnegie , just off the I-79 exit at Carnegie .
Some of the featured cookies will include nut crescents , fruit-filled kolache , Ukrainian truffles , Italian rum balls , almond cookies , Hamentaschen and Russian tea cakes along with hundreds of beautifully decorated holiday favorites . Nut rolls , lady locks , biscotti , pizzelles and gluten-free cookies will also be available . The assortment will amaze you ! Cookies will be sold by the pound .
Proceeds from the “ Cookie Walk ” enable the Sisterhood to continue its maintenance and beautification projects of the church , a Pittsburgh National Landmark Building , as well as support many community outreach programs .
Please mark your calendars for Saturday , Dec . 10 , and join the hundreds of Pittsburghers who have already made this event a holiday family tradition .
For further information , call Sherri at 412.276.2768 or Alexis at 724.348.7326 . You can also email OrthodoxCarnegie @ gmail . com .
CREATIVE IMPACT : SHOWCASE OF STUDENT DESIGN WORK THROUGH JANUARY 30 , 2017
Pittsburgh Technical College announced the opening of a new exhibition titled CREATIVE IMPACT : Showcase of Student Design Work . The show features student projects in Video Production , Web Development , Computer Aided Drafting and Graphic Design from the School of Design at PTC . The exhibition runs through Jan . 30 , 2017 , in the PTC Showcase located on the lower level of The Mall at Robinson .
Visitors can enjoy an overview of the project-based learning experiences involved in studying for careers in design , video , drafting and web . Projects include sample designs , product packaging , responsive websites , video commercials , photography and mechanical CAD illustrations .
“ This exhibit is a great opportunity to recognize outstanding student work . Students appreciate the opportunity to share their work in a public forum as they prepare to embark on their careers ,” says Laurie Tudor , PTC ’ s Art Director and curator of PTC Showcase .
The School of Design offers associate degree programs in Graphic Design , Architectural Drafting , Mechanical Drafting , Video Production and Web Design / Development . Students are prepared for entry-level positions across many industries including advertising , design , broadcasting , entertainment , engineering , retail , health care , education , construction , oil and gas , manufacturing , transportation , communications and architecture .
PTC Showcase : A Gallery of Art , Technology and Industry is a unique partnership designed to recognize student career preparation and creative achievements , and acknowledge the encouragement students receive from faculty and staff . PTC Showcase is located inside The Mall at Robinson , Entry C , on the lower level near Macy ’ s .
CELEBRATE THE 4TH ANNUAL ‘ SOUTH HILLS LIGHTS ’
Chabad of the South Hills and South Hills Jewish Pittsburgh present the 4th Annual South Hills Lights Community Chanukah Celebration at the Galleria Mt . Lebanon on Tuesday , Dec . 27 , 2nd Level near the fountain . The evening will begin at 6 p . m ., with the lighting of a 12-foot Menorah .
The free event will include entertainment , food , Klezmer music , arts and crafts , and raffle prizes . Pre-registration for the event , although not required , is greatly appreciated . Please call 412.344.2424 or mussie @ chabadsh . com or register at www . chabadsh . com .
CIGNA RECEIVES LIVE WELL ALLEGHENY WORKPLACE DESIGNATION
The Allegheny County Health Department ( ACHD ) announced that Cigna , a global health services company with offices in Pittsburgh , is among the newest Live Well Allegheny Workplaces . Dr . Shadrach Jones , Medical Director at Cigna , accepted the designation at the Cigna Healthcare Center in Robinson Township .
“ I ’ m thrilled to have Cigna join our effort to become the healthiest county through the Live Well Allegheny initiative ,” said County Executive Rich Fitzgerald . “ As more and more organizations , companies , municipalities and school districts become part of this campaign , we also see more and more commitments from individuals who want to be healthier and live healthier . Together , we continue to have a significant impact on the health of our community .”
The announcement took place at the Cigna Employee Health Fair . There were informational sessions discussing a variety of ways for employees to manage their health . The sessions included speakers on the employee assistance program , health coaches and dieticians .
“ Live Well Allegheny aims to help people gain the tools needed to incorporate healthy habits in all aspects of their lives ,” said Dr . Karen Hacker , Director of the Allegheny County Health Department . “ I commend Cigna for implementing programs to help their employees be healthy and productive .”
To be designated as a Live Well Allegheny Workplace , Cigna has committed to the following action steps to support the health and wellness of its employees :
• The organization is providing a smoke-free environment both indoors and outdoors
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