WHAT’ S NEWS IN MT. LEBANON
CHABAD OF SOUTH HILLS EVENTS
Chabad of the South Hills Fall Programming
Sweet Beginnings, a kick-off event for“ Love & Knaidels— Kosher Cooking for a Cause,” will be held on Monday, Sept. 26, at 7 p. m., at Chabad of the South Hills. The event is open to all women and girls in our community to unite, get inspired and enjoy an evening of baking in preparation for Rosh Hashanah. Call 412.344.2424, or email Mussie @ chabadsh. com for more information.
Pre-High Holiday Seniors Luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 28, at noon at Chabad of the South Hills. Special Guest speaker, Shofar, High Holiday-themed music, delicious lunch with honey cake, $ 5 suggested donation. Wheelchair accessible. Pre-registration strongly encouraged. Please call Barb at 412.278.2658 or barb @ chabadsh. com.
High Holiday Lecture“ How to Cure the High Holiday Hangover,” Oct. 6, from 7:30 to 9 p. m. You’ ve just experienced the holiest day of the year. Now what? Coming back down from the High Holiday rush can be something of an anti-climax. What can we do to keep the inspiration going throughout the year? $ 10 / Individual; $ 15 / Couple. For more information: rabbi @ chabadsh. com or 412.344.2424
Seniors in the Sukkah Wednesday, Oct. 19, at noon. Join in a delicious lunch, music, a chance to shake the Lulav and Etrog, and a special holiday program at Chabad of the South Hills. $ 5 suggested donation. Wheelchair accessible. Call Barb at 412.278.2658 to pre-register.
Babyccino, a chic meet for mod moms and their tots. Explore the High Holidays in pint-size proportions via music, movement, sensory stimulants, and expressive arts. Classes will be held at Chabad of the South Hills on Mondays at 10 to 11 a. m., on Aug. 29 – Rosh Hashanah; Sept. 19 – Yom Kippur; and Sept. 26 – Sukkot. $ 7 / class or $ 18 for full session. Free Babyccino Sing-A-Long CD for those who register for all three classes. For questions or for more information, please contact Mussie Rosenblum at mussie @ chabadsh. com or 412.344.2424.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT RECEIVES TAX CREDITS
Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald announced that Mt. Lebanon is the location of one of three projects in Allegheny County awarded tax credits at a meeting of the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency. Along with funds from Allegheny County Economic Development, the three projects will result in an overall investment of $ 43.8 million in three separate communities.
“ As we continue to see growth and development in our region, it’ s important that we also ensure that there is a supply of affordable housing in our community,” Fitzgerald said.“ Thanks to the PHFA board, and the support of our governor and legislature, there will be three additional developments forthcoming in the county to meet that need.”
The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program is a federal program administered by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency. Its purpose is to assist in the creation and preservation of affordable housing for low‐income households. Specifically, the project must address a demonstrated housing need, be located in an area that does not have an over-concentration of affordable housing, and would provide a permanent, decent, safe and sanitary structure for year‐round residential use.
Mt. Lebanon Senior Apartments is one of the projects receiving funding.
The Allegheny County Housing Authority is developing a 60-unit senior housing project on the border of Mt. Lebanon and the Brookline neighborhood in the City of Pittsburgh. The project will construct a new four‐story structure. Additional members of the development team include SOTA Construction, FortyEighty Architects and Oxford Development Group.
In addition to low-income housing tax credits, the project has also received $ 1.5 million in Allegheny County Economic Development CDBG funds. The developer will be committing an additional $ 2.5 million for an overall project cost of $ 16,614,000.
WESTERN NIGHT
Join in a night of fun and dance. Enjoy some square dancing, line dancing, various mixers and generally a lot of fun dancing Sept. 13, from 7:30 to 10 p. m., at Covenant Community Presbyterian Church, 1630 Greentree Road, 15220. No experience, costumes or partner required. Kids from 9 to 90 are welcome. The cost is $ 4($ 2 for those under 18). Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by Peanuts Square Dance Club. For more information, call Paul Rinald at 412.735.2423 or Diana Serpa at 412.478.6318.
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