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Norwin Play
It Forward
Fund Accepting
Applications
Norwin Play It Forward Fund, Inc. is
accepting applications from motivated
Norwin School District instrumental students
to receive funding for private subsidized
instrument lessons. Students must be
in grades four through 12, participate in
Norwin’s orchestra or band programs, and
must have a GPA of C or above.
The fund’s mission is to provide grants
for students in grades four through 12 who
participate in the Norwin School District’s
instrumental music programs. Funds raised
provide subsidies for students to take private
music lessons and for educational music camp
and related experiences, with a preference for
students with demonstrated financial need.
The goal for students who benefit from the
Norwin Play It Forward Fund is for them to
“play it forward” with their time and talent
to mentor other instrumental music students
or support the fund financially when they
are able. Through special events that engage
members of the community and gifts and
grants from individuals and organizations,
the enhanced educational experience not
only improves a student’s musicianship, but
also accentuates teamwork, discipline, and
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a commitment to excellence in academics,
performance, service and philanthropy.
To apply, students must complete an online
application, providing basic information
about their instrument, instructor and lesson
rate, and respond to essay questions that
describe why they should be considered and
how they think they will “play it forward”
in the future. While financial need is one
criteria, the fund organizers recognize that
family financial circumstances may be unique
and need may be explained by the family. No
financial data is collected. An independent
evaluation committee reviews the applications
on a rolling basis and renders decisions.
Both beginners and students currently
taking instrumental lessons are eligible to
apply. If a student is considering lessons, the
family should gather some basic information
on the instructor, rate, etc. This is a great
opportunity for students who wish to develop
or further their instrumental musical skills.
Online applications may be found at the
fund’s website: norwinplayitforwardfund.org.
For more information, email norwinpiff@
gmail.com.
Tickets are $18 and may be purchased at
the Norwin Public Library.
At 3 p.m. on the day of the tour, ticket
holders should return to the library with
their ticket(s) to receive a wristband or
a corresponding number of wristbands,
according to the number of tickets purchased.
Also at that time, tour booklets will be
provided that include all of the information as
to which homes are on the tour, the addresses,
directions and a map, as well as histories and
points of interest about each home.
The Norwin Historical Society is a
nonprofit organization that exists to educate
and preserve history in the area. The Annual
Holiday House Tour is the Norwin Historical
Society’s major source of income for the year,
and the organization truly appreciates the
community’s support. For more information,
contact Geralyn DeFelice at 412.523.3222 or
724.861.8215.
Enjoy a Walk with the
Western PA Mushroom
Club
Annual Holiday House
Tour
Norwin Historical Society’s Annual
Holiday House Tour is scheduled for
Saturday, Dec. 3, from 3:30 to 8 p.m.
The Western Pennsylvania Mushroom Club
offers group walks and meetings throughout
each month at various local locations. For
more information and a complete list of
upcoming meetings, email cs4wpmc@gmail.
com or visit wpamushroomclub.org. n