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WHAT’S NEWS IN PETERS TOWNSHIP design, social media, media buying and public relations expertise for a wide range of clients in various industries. To learn more, visit SavvyFreshGroup.com. About the Washington County Tourism Promotion Agency The Washington County Tourism Promotion Agency is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit corporation that engages in the planning and promotion of programs designed to stimulate and increase the volume of leisure and business travel into Washington County and to assist the promotional efforts of local entities aiming to bring visitors to Washington County. It is a partner of the Washington County Chamber of Commerce. Learn more at VisitWashingtonCountyPA.com. Chase McClain and Jeff Kotula from the Washington County Tourism Promotion Agency and AJ Brach of Savvy Fresh Washington proudly display the Telly Awards they won for “The American Spirit Lives Here” television campaign. SAVVY FRESH WASHINGTON AND WASHINGTON COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGENCY WIN TWO TELLY AWARDS When the Washington County Tourism Promotion Agency launched its new branding and marketing campaign for Washington County titled, “The American Spirit Lives Here” in May, the promotion agency and its marketing firm, Savvy Fresh Washington, believed they had a winner. Their instincts proved correct as they won a silver and a bronze award for craft-writing and general travel/ tourism in the 40th annual Telly Awards, a national competition that honors the very best in local, regional and cable TV commercials/programs as well as online commercials, videos, film and video productions. “We are so excited that our work is being recognized on a national level because it confirms that award-winning video productions can be created by small, talented agencies,” says AJ Brach, a partner and Chief Creative Officer of Savvy Fresh Washington, a local full- service marketing agency. 30 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE ❘ The commercial is currently being aired on network and cable television stations in nine markets surrounding Washington County, including Pittsburgh, Columbus, Youngstown, Johnstown, Altoona, Wheeling, Morgantown, Clarksburg and Erie. “We collaborated with Savvy Fresh Washington to create a commercial that successfully tells our story and captures the essence of what it means to visit Washington County, from an 11-year- old’s eyes,” says Jeff Kotula, President of the Washington County Chamber of Commerce. “The commercial blends both a slogan and a story to showcase the county’s broad appeal.” The commercial is just one part of a comprehensive marketing campaign. “The American Spirit Lives Here” campaign offers a complete understanding of the culture, history and sense of community in Washington County. About Savvy Fresh Washington Savvy Fresh Washington has won 23 Telly Awards to date. The full-service marketing agency is made up of a team of experienced, creative, and talented professionals based in Washington. The agency offers video production, graphic icmags.com SOUTH HILLS CHORALE AUDITIONS The famous South Hills Chorale is looking for talented new members who love to sing and want to have fun doing it. Entering its 60th year, the adult chorale performs two major concerts and several outreach concerts each season. Friendly and relaxed auditions for all parts will be held on Monday, Aug. 26, and Monday, Sept. 9, at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Mt. Lebanon. Contact Luanne Shock at [email protected] to arrange for your audition. Follow the group on Facebook, or visit the website southhillschorale.org. 6TH ANNUAL FAMILY TREASURES SALE Friends of Family Hospice & Palliative Care will hold the 6th annual Family Treasures Sale on Saturday, Sept. 28, and Sunday, Sept. 29, at the Family Hospice location in Mt. Lebanon to benefit hospice patients and families. Volunteers are currently receiving donations from local residents of furniture, jewelry, kitchenware, china, glass, artwork, lamps, mirrors, books, CDs, DVDs, handyman/ DIY items and much more. Many of Continued on page 32 >