WHAT’ S NEWS IN McKEESPORT
BE A PART OF THE 2017 GREAT AMERICAN
CLEANUP OF PA
The 2017 Great American Cleanup of PA began on March 1 and ends on May 31. During this period, registered events can get free trash bags, gloves and safety vests from PennDOT district offices, as supplies last. Events can be litter cleanups, illegal dump cleanups, beautification projects, special collections and educational events. To receive free cleanup supplies, you must register your event through the Great American Cleanup of PA website at gacofpa. org.
As part of this event, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and Pennsylvania Waste Industries Association are sponsoring Let’ s Pick It Up PA— every day from April 18 through May 8. During this time, trash collected at registered events can be taken to participating landfills free or have reduced cost disposal with prior approval.
Help make your community clean and beautiful and register an event at gacofpa. org. For questions, call Michelle Dunn, Great American Cleanup of PA Program Coordinator, at 1.877.772.3673 ext. 113 or email mdunn @ keeppabeautiful. org.
THREE RIVERS QUILTERS TO HOST ANNUAL QUILT
SHOW
The Three Rivers Quilters Guild will present the 2017 Quilt Show April 27 through 29, at a new location: the Meadows Racetrack and Casino Special Event Center located at 210 Racetrack Road in Washington. This colorful show will feature over 100 quilts created by fabric artists from far and wide. Quilts will range from miniature 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, shopping opportunities are available at the Tanger Outlets in addition to 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.
2017 raffle quilt.
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. 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 will be“ The Food Quilt,” which 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.
CELEBRATING THE SEASON WITH THE WHITE
OAK RECREATION BOARD
The White Oak Recreation Board will be hosting many great upcoming events including club sports, craft shows, children’ s activities and much more. For more information and a full list of events, call 412.672.9727.
GET INVOLVED WITH
NHCO
RUN FOR THE HILLS! NHCO SEEKS 5K RUNNERS, RELAY TEAMS AND MARATHONERS
North Hills Community Outreach invites runners of all abilities to run one of the races of the Dick’ s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon on May 6 and 7. Registration is free when you run for NHCO and help local families in need. Runners can choose the 5K, form a relay team or run the half or full marathon. Visit thepittsburghmarathon. com / charities or contact Harriet at hzgibbs @ nhco. org or 412.408.3830 x 3204.
ASK THE ATTORNEY SESSIONS FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES
Free legal consultation for issues such as divorce, bankruptcy, credit issues, family matters, rent disputes and more is available for families in need at North Hills Community Outreach locations the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p. m.( except December). Attendees MUST preregister for these sessions by contacting Brady at briedel @ nhco. org or 412.408.3830 x 3217.
DONATE YOUR CAR TO COMMUNITY AUTO
Your unwanted running vehicle can help a low-income, working individual. Vehicles donated to Community Auto are repaired and sold at below-market value to local families who need them to get to work. Cars not suitable for repair are sold at auction and the money is used for the program. Ask us about donating fleet cars! Please contact Community Auto, a program of North Hills Community Outreach, at 724.443.8300 or communityauto. org. You could change a life and get the maximum tax deduction when your car goes to a working family in need. FREE pickup and notary. n
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