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4.5 X 3.5 Ad.qxp_Layout 1 4/27/16 12:54 PM Page 1 in her special area of interest. Class participation, performance, special projects, problem-solving ability and related extracurricular activities were some of the criteria teachers used to reach their decisions. The mission of the Fox Chapel Area Branch of AAUW is to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research on national, state, and local levels. Fundraising efforts support the organization’s Education Fund. The branch also has active interest groups and community service projects. Meetings are monthly at the Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church, and programs are open to the public free of charge. For more information about the Fox Chapel Area Branch of AAUW, go to aauwfoxchapelareapa.wordpress.com. MUSIC FOR MS MuSic for MS, a Pittsburgh area roots music festival, will take place on Aug. 13 at the main stage and amphitheater at Hartwood Acres in Hampton. This third annual event will feature performances by The N.A. Fiddlers, The Jakobs Ferry Straggelers, Tullycavy, River Whyless and Driftwood. Headlining this year’s event will be nationally recognized band The Black Lillies. Once again this year’s Master of Ceremonies will be none other than Pittsburgh’s own Michele Michaels from WDVE radio. In addition to great music, this family‑friendly event will include some of the region’s best local food, beverage and merchandise vendors. Doors open at 3 p.m. and musical acts will begin at 4 p.m. All parking for this event is available onsite and is free of charge. MuSic for MS will be held rain or shine and is a general admission event with 100% outdoor seating on the Hartwood Acres Amphitheater lawn. Please bring your own chairs and/or blankets. No umbrellas, tents or shelters will be permitted in the main seating area. For more information, contact Greg Lusty at 724.601.3923. BRITSBURGH! One of the largest British festivals in the country will take place Sept. 6 through 11 at various venues all over the Pittsburgh region. This six-day festival offers events for all age groups and budgets, with an emphasis on fun, in celebration of over 200 years of historic ties between Pittsburgh and Great Britain. Whether you are a Beatles and Stones fan, or your taste is more choral or brass band, there will be great British music throughout the week. The Pittsburgh Tea Association will be observing the fine art of English tea at numerous tearooms, for those longing for some real scones with Devonshire cream. Restaurants and bars will also Port Authority is continually focused on enhancing service for its riders. Whether it be adding new technologies like ConnectCardTM, TrueTimeSM (real-time bus tracking) and its 24/7 automated customer service phone system or simply adjusting routes and schedules to better meet the needs of the community. The goal is always to make riding faster, simpler and easier. PortAuthority.org Your Pets Deserve the Best. • Convenient pick-up and delivery service available • Overnight dog and cat lodging • Doggie daycare • Services for grooming & pampering your pet • Indoor swimming pool, training • Fun activities 3945 National Pike • Farmington, PA 15437 724.329.WOOF (9663) www.nemacolinwoof.com Continued Fox Chapel Area | Summer 2016 | icmags.com 31