THREE RIVERS QUILTERS TO HOST ANNUAL QUILT SHOW
The Three Rivers Quilters Guild will present its 2017 quilt show April 27 , 28 and 29 at a new location : the Meadows Race Track and Casino Special Event Center , 210 Racetrack Road , Washington . This colorful show will feature over 100 quilts created by fabric artists from far and wide . Quilts will range from miniatures to bed size , done in many different techniques . In addition , there will be ongoing quilting demonstrations , a sewing-related “ Granny ’ s Attic ” and many vendors with quilt-related items . This venue is in the heart of a rich entertainment area that offers something for everyone . In addition to the Meadows Racetrack and Casino , with racing , gambling , bowling , restaurants and much more , there is shopping , including outlet shopping , the Trolley Museum , motels and restaurants .
The show will run April 27 from 10 a . m . to 5 p . m .; April 28 from 10 a . m . to 7:30 p . m .; and April 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 ” that 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 .
STPL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MEETING , Open to the public March 13 , 6:30 to 8 p . m . The board meets the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p . m .
COOKING CLUB , Adults Wednesday , March 15 , 5:30 to 6:30 p . m . Swap recipes , talk foods , and do some taste testing ! This month , we will be making and tasting healthy chicken salad pockets . Register at scottlibrary . org ( Calendar of Events ) or call 412.429.5380 .
BOOK DISCUSSION , Adults March 16 , 3 to 4 p . m . All adults are invited to participate in this informal discussion , whether or not they have read the book . This month ’ s selection is “ In the Presence of the Enemy ” by Elizabeth George .
SENIOR LUNCH & LEARN
March 17 , Noon to 2 p . m . This month ’ s presentation is from the Monongahela Rockhounds , Pittsburgh ’ s mineral , fossil , and lapidary club . $ 3 for a whole lunch and presentation . Please pay and register by March 15 at the library .
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE CLEAN WATER ACADEMY — ALCOSAN ’ S SUMMER STEM PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS BEGINS JULY 17
Ignore the winter weather and start thinking about summer . Registration is now open for the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority ’ s Clean Water Academy .
The week-long day camp is designed for students in grades 9 and 10 . This enrichment program exposes students to science , technology , engineering and math content relating to wastewater treatment . Topics include engineering , chemistry , microbiology and technology .
The camp will be held from 9 a . m . to 3 p . m ., Monday through Friday , July 17-21 . The program is free and most of the activities will be held at ALCOSAN ’ s North Side plant .
Staff from ALCOSAN ’ s Scholastic Outreach and Education Department will lead the camp along with faculty members from Carlow University .
Students must bring their own lunches , except on Friday , when pizza will be provided . Morning and afternoon snacks are included , and bus tickets will be provided as needed . Information and registration forms are available at alcosan . org . Applications for the Clean Water Academy will be accepted until May 15 . For questions , email cwa @ alcosan . org . n
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