WHAT ’ S NEWS IN MCKEESPORT AREA
SUMMER BLAST
July 23-27
Summer Blast is a high-energy weeklong event designed for 6- to 11-year-olds to learn biblical values .
Each evening the campers will learn about the fruit of the Spirit from the Bible through storytelling , drama , music and games . Each child will receive a Summer Blast t-shirt , prizes and lasting friendships . Monday – Love Tuesday – Joy Wednesday – Peace Thursday – Patience Friday – Self-Control
Time : 6:30 to 8:45 p . m . Place : First Evangelical Free Church , 4001 University Drive , McKeesport Cost : Free Register : Online at myfefc . org or call 412.678.6655 Contact : Joel Rishel , jrishel @ myfefc . org
ANGORA GARDENS HOPS INTO SPRING
Angora Gardens ( UPMC / MYCS ) held its annual Easter Egg Hunt on March 17 . Despite the cold weather and cloudy skies , more than 600 children and adults attended , making this one of the most popular events to date ! It included concessions , vendors , face painting , basket auctions , age‐divided egg hunts and more . Each year , Angora Gardens hosts several free events open to the community . All events serve as outreach efforts and small fundraisers to support program activities .
If you ’ d like more information on Angora Gardens ’ community events , venue rentals , Health and Wellness Courses or volunteering , call 412.675.8556 , visit angoragardens . org and follow Angora Gardens on Facebook . Thank you to all who support the events and programs !
MCKEESPORT ART GROUP CELEBRATES DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY
On May 18-20 , the McKeesport Art Group will celebrate its “ Diamond Jubilee ”— the 60th anniversary of its founding — with special recognition at the annual Spring Art Show at the Jacob Woll Pavilion in Renziehausen Park .
The group encourages Mon Valley artists of all skill levels to enter the show and share their creative talents with friends , neighbors , art enthusiasts and other artists . Entries are accepted from McKeesport Art Group members as well as non-members in watercolors , oils , acrylics , pencil , pastels , fabric , photography , digital art , mixed media and sculpture . The show includes categories for Amateur , Professional and Student artists . The prospectus for the show is available on the group ’ s website , mckeesportartgroup . com , and on Facebook . A copy can be requested by mail by contacting the group ’ s president , Janice Catalogna , at 412.469.2710 .
Throughout the year , McKeesport Art Group holds monthly meetings featuring special demonstrations and speakers of interest to artists and art enthusiasts . Last year it launched a new concept called “ Paint Your Pet ” which has become a favorite of pet lovers throughout the community . A “ Paint Your Pet ” session is planned during the Spring Art Show . Look for details on the website , Facebook page and on fliers distributed in the community . ■
Winning entries from these artists from MAG ’ s 2017 show : Top row ( l to r ): Marci Mason , Barbara Jewell Bottom row ( l to r ): Nancy Dalverny , Louetta Romanchak
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