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WHAT’S NEWS IN CRANBERRY PENN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY’S ANNUAL HARVEST GALA: WHERE GENEROSITY AND PREPARATION COLLIDE This October, soft music and hors d’oeuvres will kick-off the evening for Penn Christian Academy’s (PCA’s) annual Harvest Gala in the elegant ballroom of The Butler Country Club. Along with dinner, the evening will feature silent and live auction—with items all donated by local and regional supporters. Items include weekend excursions to Disney, sports memorabilia, jewelry and furniture. In addition, the “Buy it Now” tree provides items for immediate purchase. Individual seats may be reserved and local businesses and friends can sponsor tables of 10. Dinner speakers include PCA alumni who will share their eventful journeys. An array of desserts (including gluten free) are donated by Pennie’s Bakery and Thomas’ Fine Chocolates. PCA’s motto is “Preparing Young Leaders for Life.” The academy integrates a Christian worldview with a first-rate education that meets or exceeds benchmarks for state licensure. Setting it apart are distinctive programs such as its science lab, technology lab, global learning lab, leadership training and gifted and enrichment courses. Specialized learning support and a reading assistance program allow students to achieve higher learning levels. By experiencing their God-given potential within a stellar academic program, PCA students learn and apply Biblical values and truths that will guide them as they become the leaders of tomorrow. If you would like to attend, donate, or be a sponsor, please contact the Development Director, Kelly Ulonska, at kulonska@ pennchristianacademy.org or 412.848.9080. If you’d like to learn more about Penn Christian Academy, how your business tax dollars can provide scholarships, how to donate your estate, assign planned giving, or just give a donation, please visit pennchristianacademy.org or call at 724.586.5200. 8 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE | Cranberry GARAGE SALE FUNDRAISER Greybrooke Garden Club will hold a garage sale fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 8 a.m. to noon at Parkwood United Presbyterian Church, located at 4289 Mt. Royal Boulevard in Allison Park. Proceeds help support the club’s annual donations to worthy community and conservation organizations. Greybrooke Garden Club members reside in various areas of the North Hills. Regular meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month at Parkwood U. P. Church and guests are welcome at all meetings. For more information, call Barbro Kelley at 412.296.0538. ROSE YMCA BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORING PROGRAM The Million Hearts campaign was launched in 2012 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services with the goal of preventing one million heart attacks and strokes by 2017. As part of this effort to prevent cardiovascular disease, the Y-USA designed a program to reduce participants’ blood pressure based on the successful “ Check It, Change It” research study. The YMCA’s Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program supports adults with high blood pressure in developing the habit of self-monitoring blood pressure and understanding the role nutrition plays in pressure management through personalized support. The BPSM evidence-based program is a four-month program designed to help adults with high blood pressure develop the habit of