WHAT’ S NEWS IN MURRYSVILLE
REGIONAL TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIPS IN MURRYSVILLE
The ATA Black Belt Academy of Murrysville will host one of the largest regional taekwondo championships in the northeast. This twoday event will be held at Franklin Regional High School on March 24 and 25 under the direction of Chief Master Michael Caruso. Grandmaster In Ho Lee from Little Rock, Arkansas, will be the honored guest for this event. The history of this annual competition brings to our community an expected 900-plus competitors and their families from all over the United States. Opening ceremonies and demonstration will begin at 10 a. m. on Saturday, March 25. The public is invited. Admission is $ 5.
MURRYSVILLE MARCH FOR PARKS
The 2017 Murrysville March for Parks will be held at SportZone on School Road South on the morning of Saturday, March 25. The March for Parks( MFP) is an annual event organized by Westmoreland County Parks and Recreation to have fun while raising funds for park improvements and trail expansion. The first MFP was held in 2003. Since then, it has expanded to three locations. The Murrysville MFP, first held in 2014, focuses on the construction of the Turtle Creek Rail-Trail. The funds raised and the community support shown at the Murrysville marches have significantly helped
Westmoreland County secure grant funding for construction of the trail.
Past events have raised a total of over $ 690,000, and the 2016 March raised over $ 95,000. Funds raised are used to match state and foundation grants, and to leverage funding from a variety of other sources. They have supported substantial improvements to Westmoreland County parks and trails, including construction of an amphitheater, dog park, winter sports area, Boundless Playground, skate park, Dek Hockey rink, community gardens and trails.
For more information, visit co. westmoreland. pa. us / DocumentCenter / View / 6851.
FREE PUPPY PARTIES AT WALKERS PET HOTAIL
Pups under two years old can join in on the third Thursday of the month for a free puppy party! Puppy Parties provide safe off-leash socialization so pups can become familiar with new dogs and people. Puppy Parties also educate children by letting them have fun interactions with pups while they learn about caring for pets.
Join in on the fun! Dates include March 16, May 18, July 20, Sept. 21 and Nov. 16. Puppy Parties begin at 7 p. m. For more information, visit walkerspethotail. com.
WESTMORELAND COUNTY LOCAL ARTS GRANT APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FOR 2017
The Westmoreland County Bureau of Parks and Recreation is offering grants to nonprofit organizations to support art-related projects and activities that will benefit Westmoreland County residents. These awards are designed to support and encourage arts programming in Westmoreland County. The amount of $ 9,500 is available for grants in 2017. This grant program has been made possible by the Westmoreland County Commissioners.
Applications for funding are available through the Westmoreland County Bureau of Parks and Recreation. Local nonprofit arts organizations and governmental units involved in the production or display of arts activities are eligible to apply. Eligible arts activities include projects involving music, theater, dance and other performing and visual arts.
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