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WHAT’S NEWS IN MARS AREA EVERYONE DESERVES A CLEAN AND BEAUTIFUL NEIGHBORHOOD Join the Great American Cleanup of PA Cleaning up your neighborhood is one of the best investments you can make. Whether you have vacant lots plagued with debris, natural areas that are dumped on, or litter blown from down the street, any neighborhood can be lifted up by positive action. The 15th annual Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Great American Cleanup of PA can help get you started. From March 1 through May 31, thousands of Pennsylvania families and friends will partake in litter and illegal dump cleanups, beautification projects such as tree and flower plantings, recycling collections and education programs. Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful partners with PennDOT, the Department of Environmental Protection, and Keep America Beautiful to provide free trash bags, gloves, and safety vests to registered participants, as supplies last. During Let’s Pick It Up PA—every day from April 13 through May 6—cleanups registered with the Great American Cleanup of PA are eligible to take their trash to participating landfills free of charge or for a reduced rate. Registration can be done online at www.gacofpa.org. Michelle Dunn, Great American Cleanup of PA Program Coordinator, can answer questions at 1.877.772.3673, ext. 113, or email [email protected]. Join thousands of Pennsylvanians and keep your neighborhood clean and beautiful! TICKETS ON SALE FOR NHCO’S NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTY FEATURING NO BAD JUJU No Bad JuJu, one of the Pittsburgh region’s hottest acts, will perform at North Hills Community Outreach’s Neighborhood Block Party on Sunday, March 24, in The Chadwick in McCandless (Wexford). The event is 4:30 to 8 p.m. No Bad JuJu is a dynamic 6 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE ❘ eight-piece powerhouse, blending an eclectic mix of classic R&B, rock, and cutting-edge contemporary music into their signature style. The whole family is welcome at this all- ages event, which includes food stations, live music, games, kids’ activities, a silent auction and much more. Tickets are all-inclusive. Early-bird tickets through March 3 are $30 for adults, $14 for children. Tickets March 4-20 are $33 and $15. Proceeds support NHCO’s many programs that help local families in need. Purchase tickets online at nhco.org/ neighborhood-block-party/ or by calling Cheryl at 412.487.6316, opt 1. UPCOMING EVENTS AT LIFEPOINTE ALLIANCE CHURCH Ladies’ Game Night Date: Sunday, March 3 Time: 4:30 to 7 p.m. Address: Lifepointe Alliance Church, 997 Route 228, Mars, PA 16046 Contact: 724.776.9400 or [email protected] Lifepointe Alliance Church – Mars Campus will be hosting a free event for all women of all ages. This event is Ladies’ Game Night! Enjoy a free dinner, desserts icmags.com and fun. Play game show-themed games where you can win a variety of prizes. To register, please get your Free Ticket using the Eventbrite link on the website: lifepointealliance.org/mars-campus. The Hunt for Easter — Walk-Through Date: Saturday, April 13 Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Address: Lifepointe Alliance Church, 997 Route 228, Mars, PA 16046 Contact: 724.776.9400 or [email protected] Join in the annual Easter egg hunt! The Hunt for Easter is a unique whole-family event that walks you back in time to the first Easter, in addition to a traditional egg hunt. Stay for a free lunch, refreshments and a craft. Admission is free, but please pre-register online at lifepointealliance.org/ mars-campus. Continued on page 8 >