WHAT ’ S NEWS IN MURRYSVILLE
SANTA PAWS IS COMING TO WALKER ’ S PETHOTAIL
Santa Paws will be making a special stop on this year ’ s Puppy Party day , Saturday , Nov . 19 , from 1 to 3 p . m . for photos of anyone who wants to send out Howl-iday greeting cards of their pets . All pets of all ages are welcome to have their photo taken with Santa Paws .
Only puppies ( and their people ) can attend the Puppy Party , however , which starts at 3:30 p . m . The party is for dogs under 2 years old and helps to socialize and build positive experiences with new friends , both human and canine , learning appropriate ways to behave . Vaccinations , including rabies , distemper , and Bordetella , plus a negative fecal exam are required for the Puppy Party .
Admission is free so bring your entire family . For more information or to make a reservation for the Puppy Party , call 724.327 . PAWS ( 7297 ) or go to walkerspethotail . com .
GIRL SCOUTS WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA INVITES GIRLS TO ATTEND SIGN- UP EVENTS TO JOIN GIRL SCOUTS
For 110 years , Girl Scouts have found a way to dream big and do good . From selling cookies to making lifelong friendships , from climbing mountains to helping solve climate change , there is no challenge too big or need too small for Girl Scouts to tackle . They ’ re creating a better future for themselves , their communities , and the world .
With the help of supportive adults and troop leaders , Girl Scouts experience hands-on activities ranging from STEM and the outdoors to life skills and entrepreneurship , making Girl Scouts natural leaders in the classroom , at home , and in their communities . They ’ re provided with much-needed support in an environment of inclusion and sisterhood , helping girls foster behaviors that improve their overall well-being .
Any girl in grades K – 12 can join the fun at Girl Scouts ! From joining a troop to spending a week at summer camp , Girl Scouts have the chance to meet others from their neighborhood , community , and nearby schools . Whether you want to be part of a troop , sign up for exciting series of events , explore the outdoors , or travel the world , each age level has something to offer .
Those who are interested in joining Girl Scouts are encouraged to attend one of the free sign-up events offered by Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania . For more information about these events and how to become a Girl Scout or volunteer in your area , call 800.248.3355 or visit gswpa . org / join .
KEYNOTES MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION
Keynotes is accepting applications for a Music Scholarship Competition that will be held May 13 at the Fine Arts Theatre of Mt . Lebanon High School . Cash awards totaling up to $ 12,000 will be available . Requirements are that instrumentalists must be under 26 years of age as of June 1 , 2023 , and vocalists must be under the age of 30 , and the student must be a full-time music major at a college , university or music school or a graduating high school senior accepted for admission as a full-time music major .
For an application , contact the scholarship chairman , Lori Walter , at
412.260.6972 or houdini5 @ hotmail . com . Contestants must be legal residents of Pennsylvania for one year . Deadline for application is April 30 . For further information , visit the website at keynotessouthhills . com or on Facebook at Keynotes Music Scholarship .
DON ’ T MISS “ MONTICELLO LIGHTS ”
Sixty homes located on Monticello Drive in Delmont invite you to drive by and enjoy their wonderful holiday light show , now in its third year .
The event will be held on Saturday and Sunday , December 10 and 11 , from 6 to 9 p . m .
This year ’ s event will benefit the Delmont Police Department and Project Bundle Up . The event is free , but donations are gratefully accepted . In the past two years , over $ 35,000 has been raised for local organizations including the Delmont Library , the Delmont Fire Department , the Salvation Army and Project Bundle Up .
If you can ’ t make the event on those dates , you are still welcome to bundle up the family and drive through the neighborhood . It ’ s even on Google Maps for your convenience ! Photo by Joe Hanna n
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