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WHAT’S NEWS IN PENN HILLS FALL EVENTS AT THE PENN HILLS LIBRARY Penn Hills Library 1037 Stotler Road Pittsburgh, PA 15235 Pennhillslibrary.org Sept. 4, Labor Day - LIBRARY CLOSED WEEKLY EVENTS: Zumba Saturdays from 9 to 10 a.m. Beginners welcome! Contact: Gwen Tucker at 412.277.1677. Painters Group Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon Members of Penn Arts Group meet to paint and share techniques and ideas. Djembe Joy Drum class Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Learn about and play djembe drums. Children grades K and older. Parents stay with children for the program. Register in advance in the library or by phone at 412.795.3507 Ext. 115. Advanced Knitting Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Yoga Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Contact: George Bender at 412.793.2108. AUTHOR CHAT: Gerald Miller Sept. 6, from 3 to 4 p.m. Author Gerald Miller will discuss and read from his book, “Anna’s Journey.” This is the story of what happens when an 84-year-old woman gains guardianship of a 10-year-old boy. Each character in this book learns that being loved gives you strength, but loving someone gives you courage. To register, contact the library at 412.795.3507. Mother/Daughter Book Club Sept. 12, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. For young ladies 9-12 and their adult reading partners. 6 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE | Penn Hills Medicare Seminar Sept. 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. Are you turning 65 or new to Medicare? This free two-hour workshop will explain what Medicare Part A and B cover and do not cover, as well as alternatives for supplemental coverage. Presented by Robert Daly, Senior Medicare Advisor and Licensed Insurance Agent. Contact the library at 412.795.3507 to register. Fall Book Sale Preview - Members Only Sept. 21, from 5 to 7 p.m. Friends of Penn Hills Library Fall Book Sale Preview night is for members of the Friends group only. Not a member? You can join at the door. Fall Book Sale and Bake Sale Sept. 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friends of Penn Hills Library Fall Book Sale Saturday Book Sale and Bake Sale Open to the public; no membership is required. Finnegan & Friends Sept. 23, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come and read, tell stories or just visit with Finnegan and his Friends. All are certified therapy dogs who want to spend time with our young patrons. Register in advance in the library or by phone at 412.795.3507, Ext. 115. Friends of Penn Hills Library Fall Book Sale - Bag Day Sept. 25, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fill a bag for only $5. Open to the public; no membership is required. STEM Program About Birds Sept. 25, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. STEM program for children ages 3 to 6 about birds and how they migrate for the winter. Limited registration. Register in advance in the library or by phone at 412.795.3507, Ext. 115. Lego Building Sept. 28, from 1 to 2 p.m. Children ages 3 to 6 are invited to be creative with Duplo Legos. Register in advance in the library or by phone at 412.795.3507, Ext. 115. PEOPLES REMINDS CUSTOMERS TO CHECK I.D. Peoples Natural Gas is reminding customers to always ask for identification when considering allowing a serviceperson or utility representative into your home or business. Peoples requires all of its customer service employees to wear photo identification. All Peoples employees carry an ID card with their name, photo and the Peoples logo. Also, look for a vehicle with the Peoples logo. Please call the Peoples Customer Service department at 1.800.764.0111 with any questions or concerns, or to confirm an employee’s identity. The following tips on how to answer your door safely come from Carewatch UK: • Legitimate company representatives usually pre-arrange an appointment and will carry photographic identification. • Always ask to see identification before you open the door, and never be afraid to ask the person to wait while you call to check before letting him/her into the house. • Never use a telephone number provided by the person at your door—this could connect to a n accomplice. Always look up the number yourself. If you are unable to do this, don’t let anyone in. • If the person becomes agitated or tries to hurry you, don’t let him/her in. • “Distraction burglars” often work in pairs. Don’t let them in if you don’t know who they are, since one might distract you while the other one steals from your home. • If you can, install a door chain so that you can have it latched before you open the door. • If you have a front door spy hole, use this to see who is there. Otherwise, use a nearby window. • If you are unable to do any of the above, talk to the person through the door without opening it, and ask to see the ID or pass it through the letter slot. • Make sure that you lock your back door before answering the front door to someone you don’t know. • If you have a mobile or cordless telephone, take it to the door with you so that you can call emergency services quickly. Peoples cares about your safety. If you are ever in doubt, don’t let a stranger into your home. Telephone local authorities immediately and notify your neighbors as soon as possible.