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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