WHAT’S NEWS IN PINE-RICHLAND
nine-hole golf course, an art center, nature
trails, a recreational center, a sports court,
campgrounds and other activities that
participants might not otherwise have the
opportunity to explore.
Block Party sponsorship opportunities
remain. Contact Stephanie Weinberg
for more information at sweinberg@
woodlandsfoundation.org or call
724.935.6533.
WORLD OF MAE 5K AND
1-MILE FUNRUN
THE WOODLANDS
FOUNDATION PLANS
SECOND ANNUAL BLOCK
PARTY
The community is invited to pull up a lawn
chair or blanket and attend The Woodlands
Foundation’s second annual Block Party on
Saturday, Aug. 20, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the 52acre campus in Wexford.
The Block Party will feature live music
from Good Brother Earl and host the Las
Chicas Taco Truck as well as the BRGR tent.
Also, Bella Christie & Li’l Z’s Sweet Boutique
will make little donuts to order on-site.
The event will include refreshments with
beverages from Deschutes Brewery as well as
activities throughout the day including golf
competitions on the organization’s nine-hole
golf course and carnival-style games with
prizes. A raffle will feature Steelers tickets
and many local venue activities and gift
certificates.
Tickets can be purchased at mywoodlands.
org and are $35 for adults, $15 for children
ages 14 and under, and children ages 4 and
under will be admitted free of charge.
Proceeds from the Block Party will go to
the Woodlands’ mission of providing yearround recreational and educational programs
and camps to children and young adults who
have special needs. These programs take place
at the Woodlands Wexford campus, which
includes all adaptive activities such as a large
indoor heated pool, a zip line, a
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Be sure to join in on this year’s World of
Mae 5K and 1-Mile FunRun scheduled for
Oct. 1 at Hartwood Acres. The event will
include a 5K and 1-mile handicapped-friendly
course as well as free face painting, Henna
tattoo artistry, Hula Hoop Troop Interactive
Entertainment, live music every half-mile,
basket raffles, food, beverages and much
more! Proceeds benefit Ada Mae Grashow.
to start understanding the mysteries we
were constantly experiencing. By bringing
awareness to PMS, Ada’s story sparks
empathy and acceptance for individuals with
disabilities. Because PMS is so rare, we hope
to promote earlier diagnosis and help other
families get the proper treatment that their
loved ones with PMS deserve,” says Ada’s
mother, Katie Grashow. The Grashows’
foundation, World of Mae, is dedicated to
empowering Ada as well as the surrounding
community. World of Mae holds an annual
festival uniquely designed to celebrate people
of ALL abilities and disabilities.
For more information and to follow Ada’s
story, visit facebook.com/worldofmae.home
or email [email protected].
HILLMAN PERFORMING
ARTS SERIES
The Hillman Center for Performing Arts
at Shady Side Academy has announced the
lineup for the 2016-2017 Hillman Performing
Arts Series. The season includes five familyfriendly shows from October through April,
plus a special event with Tony Award-winning
Broadway icon Ben Vereen in September.
All shows are Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. at the
Hillman Center for Performing Arts on the
Shady Side Academy Senior School campus,
423 Fox Chapel Road, Fox Chapel.
Subscriptions and tickets can be purchased
online at thehillman.org or by phone at
412.968.3040. A five-show subscription (not
including Vereen show) costs just $125 for
adults, $105 for seniors (over 65) and $70 for
children (18 and under). Tickets for regular
series shows cost $16 to $30 per person, while
Vereen tickets cost $60 to $115.
CATCH PINE PARK’S LAST
SUMMER MOVIE!
Ada Mae Grashow is seven years old with
Phelan McDermid Syndrome (PMS), an
extremely rare genetic disorder. Despite being
nonverbal, Ada’s message is powerful, and the
Grashows want to help others by sharing her
story. “Learning about Ada’s diagnosis when
she was just over age five allowed us
Be sure to stop by the Pine Park Gazebo for
this summer’s last movie in the park! On Aug.
19 at dusk (approximately 9 p.m.) “Zootopia”
will be shown under the stars. Please note:
The rain date for the movie is one week
following the original date. Questions? Email
[email protected].