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MONROEVILLE JAZZ FESTIVAL TEAMS UP WITH EFWCP TO MAKE SWEET MUSIC
Monroeville Jazz Festival , Inc ., a nonprofit organization that has produced an annual jazz concert every year since 2003 , has announced that for the 2016 event an alliance has been formed with the Epilepsy Foundation of Western / Central Pennsylvania ( EFWCP ). Each year , the Monroeville Jazz Festival ( MJF ) supports a local nonprofit by encouraging donations from festival supporters and audience members to the beneficiary organization .
MJF chairman of the board and founder Chuck Summerville reports that the decision by the MJF board to support the fundraising efforts of EFWCP was driven by the community service missions of both organizations .
The Monroeville Jazz Festival brings national and local artists together each year at Monroeville Community Park ’ s Tall Trees Amphitheater , and has seen ongoing support and growth throughout its 14-year history . In turn , the organization ’ s outreach program helps support the efforts of other community service-related nonprofits .
The Epilepsy Foundation of Western / Central PA is a private , nonprofit service organization providing public education and supportive services to individuals and families affected by epilepsy / seizure disorders . The organization ’ s mission is to lead the fight to stop seizures , find a cure and overcome challenges created by epilepsy .
Volunteers from EFWCP will be present at the Monroeville Jazz Festival to answer questions and collect cash donations .
Information about the 2016 Monroeville Jazz Festival , scheduled for Saturday , Aug . 20 , can be found on the MJF website at monroevillejazz . org or on Facebook @ MonroevilleJazz .
EXERCISE INSTRUCTORS NEEDED
The Monroeville Senior Citizens Center is looking for instructors to teach exercise classes for adults 50 years and older on Monday and Wednesday evenings . Experience is necessary . Please call 412.856.7825 for more information .
OPEN YOUR HEART TO A SENIOR NEEDS VOLUNTEERS YEAR- ROUND AND COUNTYWIDE
The number-one volunteer service request by seniors in Allegheny County is a ride to a doctor ’ s office . Do you have an hour to help ? United Way ’ s Open Your Heart to a Senior volunteers can take seniors to appointments or the grocery store , deliver meals , help at senior centers , take a senior out for dinner , do light yardwork and much more . For more information about OYHS or to register for an upcoming information session , call the United Way helpline at 2-1-1 , email openyourheart @ uwac . org or visit oyhs . org .
DISCUSSING ‘ NICKEL AND DIMED ’ COMMUNITY-WIDE
Monroeville Interfaith Ministerium is sponsoring a community-wide read in partnership with Monroeville Public Library and Mon Valley Circles . People from all walks of life are invited to read and then discuss the important issues of poverty and inequality raised by Nickel and Dimed : On ( Not ) Getting
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