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locations hosting National Women Build Week activities this year .

“ Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh was excited to participate in National Women Build Week ,” said Dr . Howard B . Slaughter , Jr ., President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh . “ We are appreciative of Lowe ’ s partnership in providing both financial and volunteer support for this event . This week was a great opportunity for women of all skill levels to come together to help us provide a decent , affordable and safe home for a local family in need of homeownership .”

TOWN HALL SOUTH ANNOUNCES 2017-18 SPEAKER SERIES

Town Hall South is a philanthropic organization dedicated to bringing nationally and internationally acclaimed lecturers to the South Hills of Pittsburgh .

Founded in 1969 as an outreach program of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Upper St . Clair , Town Hall South continues to function as a self-sustaining entity under the gracious auspices of the church .

Annually , a portion of proceeds is awarded as grants to a wide variety of local organizations in the surrounding community .

Featured speakers this season are : Marlee Matlin , Oct . 3 , 2017 Michael Sandel , Nov . 7 , 2017 Tom Gjelten , Dec . 5 , 2017 Theresa Payton , Feb . 6 , 2018 Fabien Cousteau , March 6 , 2018

For more information , go to townhallsouth . org .

ALLEGHENY COUNTY ANNOUNCES SATURDAY HOURS FOR MARRIAGE LICENSES AND PASSPORTS THROUGH OCT . 28

The county ’ s marriage license and passport office will offer Saturday hours over the summer to accommodate requests for more convenience . Begun in April and running through October , the office will be open 9 a . m . to 4 p . m . on Saturdays . These hours are in addition to the office ’ s regular hours of 8:30 a . m . to 4:30 p . m ., Monday through Friday . Marriage license services are available to residents of any county who are intending to marry in Pennsylvania . The marriage license process includes completing an application and appearing at the marriage license office . No appointment is necessary . For additional information and to start the marriage license process , go to alleghenycounty . us / marriage . Applications will not be processed after 4 p . m . on weekdays or after 3:30 p . m . on Saturdays .

Passport services are available to all U . S . citizens , regardless of county or state of residence . First-time applicants for a passport book or passport card must complete and submit an application in person , along with proof of U . S . citizenship , proof of identity and two photographs . Children ’ s applications have additional requirements . Unlike other passport locations , no appointment is necessary at the Allegheny County passport office . For additional information and to start the passport application process , go to alleghenycounty . us / passport .

PUBLIC DEFENDER ’ S OFFICE WARNING OF PHONE SCAM

The Public Defender ’ s Office is warning of a phone scam in which a caller , claiming to be an employee of the office , calls a person and says that a family member has been arrested . The caller indicates that he / she can help get the person out of jail , but needs to be sent money for that to happen .

The Public Defender ’ s Office does not phone or contact family members of a person who has been arrested , nor does the office

take money to arrange for bond . Anyone who is receiving such calls should not provide any information or details to the caller , nor should they pay any money .

Information that has been provided by the individuals who have received such a call has been forwarded to the Allegheny County Police Department , which is investigating .

COUNTY POOLS OPEN FOR THE SEASON

The Allegheny County Parks Department announced that the Boyce Park Wave Pool , North Park Swimming Pool & Spray Park , Settlers Cabin Park Wave Pool & Dive Pool , and South Park Wave Pool opened for the season on Saturday , June 3 . Daily hours of operation are 11:30 a . m . -7:30 p . m ., weather and conditions permitting . If a pool does not open by 2 p . m . due to inclement weather , it will remain closed for the remainder of the day .

Rafts will be available for rent at all four pools with a daily rate of $ 4 for county residents and $ 5 for non-residents , including a $ 1 deposit . Coin lockers are available for $ 0.25 .

Free swimming lessons based on American Red Cross guidelines will be offered for ages 6 and older at each pool . The popular “ Pooches in the Pool ” event on Labor Day will take place at all four pools this year . The parks department is also expanding programming at all four pools by offering yoga and fitness classes , as well as preschool aquatics and kids boot camps .

For additional information , visit www . alleghenycounty . us / pools or call the Boyce Park Wave Pool at 724.325.4667 . n

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