WHAT ’ S NEWS IN MURRYSVILLE
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22ND ANNUAL JOEY GOMBOSH FISHING DERBY
The 22nd annual Joey Gombosh Fishing Derby , sponsored by The Rotary Club of Murrysville-Export , was held on Saturday , April 14 , at Townsend Park . The event takes place in honor of Joey Gombosh , an avid fisherman who loved to fish at Townsend Park . Joey caught a tagged fish the spring before he passed away .
Joey ’ s parents , Patty and Bobby Gombosh , came back to Murrysville from their home in Florida to attend the event . Children up to age 15 were permitted to participate and no fishing license or fee was required . Prizes were awarded to those who caught one of the 30 tagged trophy fish stocked in the pond . Cub Scout Pack 214 from Export sold hot and cold refreshments throughout the day .
‘ JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT ’ CLOSES OUT STAGE RIGHT ’ S PROFESSIONAL SEASON
Stage Right ’ s professional theater arm brought down the curtain on its 19th professional season with Andrew Lloyd Webber ’ s original rock opera , “ Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat .” The production featured Renata Marino as the Narrator , Nick Lenz as Judah , Brian Mack Sweeney as Simeon , Jake Churilla as Levi / Pharaoh , Tony Marino as Reuban and Josh List as Gad / Potiphar .
In the title role of Joseph , two Stage Right students were introduced — Matthew Hommel ( 18 , Westinghouse HS for the Performing Arts ) and Anthony Marino ( 17 , Hempfield Area HS ). Both young men are set on pursuing theater in college and beyond , and have been performing on stage for most of their lives .
The musical brings to life the Old Testament story from Genesis of Jacob and his sons . The brothers , who are traditionally considered the founders of the 12 tribes of Israel , have a younger brother , Joseph , who is their father ’ s favorite . Their jealousy of him leads them to fake his death and sell him into slavery . He eventually turns his ability to interpret dreams into becoming the Pharaoh ’ s Vizier and helps Egypt avoid starvation during seven years of famine . His brothers are forced to go to Egypt out of desperation . There they are reunited with Joseph and forgiven for their crimes . And Jacob once more has his beloved son .
The musical was performed April 13-15 . For more information about this show and future productions , call Stage Right at 724.832.7464 or the Palace Theatre Box office at 724.836.8000 .
SECOND ANNUAL FOOD TRUCK-A-PALOOZA
The second-annual Food Truck-a-Palooza drove into Monroeville in early March . Some of the proceeds went toward assisting a local volunteer fire station . This year ’ s event was bigger and better than the first , with 32 food trucks from around the region gathering at the Monroeville Convention Center .
The first indoor food truck event drew 3,000 people and 28 food trucks , and $ 2,000 was donated to Monroeville VFS # 6 .
Food trucks that participated in Food Truck-a-Palooza include Burgh Bites , Fantastic Food , South Side BBQ , Doce Taqueria , PHG Halal Foods and many others . For a full listing and more information , visit the event ’ s Facebook page .
CENTRAL WESTMORELAND FARMERS MARKET ASSOCIATION
The farmers market in Greensburg begins in the early spring and runs through late fall .
The Central Westmoreland Farmers Market is a cooperative of vendors who live within the greater Greensburg area . Agricultural vendors grow and offer high-quality fruits , vegetables and other products . A variety of baked goods , jellies , honey , sauces and other seasonal items are available from the food vendors . Contact Paul Sarver for more information at 724.834.2334 . Day / Time Saturdays : 9 a . m . to Noon Tuesdays : 3 to 6 p . m . Location Lynch Field Parking Area , Rt . 119 N ( by the Kirk S . Nevin Ice Arena ) 526 New Alexandria Road , Greensburg
COMMUNITY FUN IN MURRYSVILLE
June 9 , 10 a . m . to 3 p . m . Murrysview Shoppes Customer Appreciation Day 5030 William Penn Highway Special offers , raffles and more ! Bring the whole family !
June 9 , 10 a . m . to 3 p . m . Murrysville Veterinary Associates Open House 5040 William Penn Highway Tours , teddy bear surgeries , demonstrations , search / rescue dogs and more ! n
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