WHAT ’ S NEWS IN NORWIN
NEW LITTLE FREE LIBRARY IN OAK HOLLOW PARK THANKS TO PAINTER PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT
A small ribbon cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the installation of a new Little Free Library , generously donated by Painter Property Development . This latest addition is located at Oak Hollow Park in North Huntingdon , near the Pine Pavilion , and marks the second Little Free Library donated by the company . The first can be found at Indian Lake Park .
Special thanks to Painter Property Development for the generosity , and to Carley Painter for collaborating with township staff to bring the project to life . The dedication to enhancing the community is truly appreciated !
NEW OFFERINGS AT KENNYWOOD ’ S HOLIDAY LIGHTS THIS YEAR !
Kennywood has updated Holiday Lights this season , marking the largest expansion in the event ’ s history .
The highlight is a new immersive experience featuring characters from the classic TV special , “ Rudolph the Red- Nosed Reindeer ,” including Rudolph , Bumble , Clarice and Sam the Snowman .
The event , which transforms the park into a winter wonderland , runs through Jan . 1 .
General Manager Rick Spicuzza said this year ’ s expansion includes the park ’ s largest investment in the event in 13 years , promising new entertainment , a synchronized light show set to holiday music , new festive decorations and extended dates for visitors to enjoy .
AUBERLE ’ S 20TH ANNUAL ‘ VOICES CARRY ’ EVENT
On Sept . 24 , Pittsburgh musicians gathered to celebrate 20 years of supporting Auberle at the annual Voices Carry event .
Held at the Westin Pittsburgh Convention Center , the evening featured performances from many of the city ’ s most popular artists , including Scott Blasey , Billy Price , Joe Grushecky and many more . The musicians , some of whom have participated since the event ’ s inception , performed hits from Motown and the ‘ 60s to mark the special anniversary .
In addition to the live music , attendees enjoyed a basket raffle , silent auction and a live auction featuring a private performance by Scott Blasey .
Proceeds from the event support Auberle ’ s extensive programs , which help change the lives of more than 5,000 individuals , families and communities each year through services like workforce development , housing and behavioral health support .
KEYNOTES MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION 2025
Keynotes is accepting applications for its 2025 music scholarship competition , which will be held May 10 at the Fine Arts Theatre of Mt . Lebanon High School in the South Hills . Cash awards totaling more than $ 16,000 will be available .
Requirements are :
• Instrumentalists must be under 26 years of age by June 1 , 2025 , and vocalists must be under 30 .
• 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 .
• Contestants must be current legal residents of Pennsylvania for one year , or if out of state , attending a school in Pennsylvania and can provide proof of a PA address ( e . g ., campus address , university mailings , apartment or utility bills ).
For an application , contact the scholarship chairman , Lori Walter , at 412.260.6972 or houdini5 @ hotmail . com . Online scholarship application is available . The deadline for application is April 30 , 2025 . For further information , visit keynotesmusicscholarship . com or on Facebook at Keynotes Music Scholarship . n
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