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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