WHAT’ S NEWS IN PINE-RICHLAND
AN EVENING OF SPARKLE FOR THOSE IN NEED: AUTISM CONNECTION OF PENNSYLVANIA’ S 16TH ANNUAL GALA
The spectacular Carnegie Music Hall Foyer in Oakland was the perfect setting to celebrate volunteers and supporters at Autism Connection of Pennsylvania’ s( ACOPa) 16th Annual Gala.
Elliot Frank, of Wexford, was presented with the Honorary Chairperson Award at the gala for his service at ACOPa for over a decade. Food, libations, entertainment, other special recognitions and auctions were also featured.
Proceeds benefited ACOPa, a privately funded nonprofit located in Etna, whose
Top left: Sewickley’ s Charlie, Spencer and MJ Crane, Gala Organizer. Middle left: Luciana Randall, Executive Director of ACOPa. Middle right: Sewickley’ s Steve Crane, Gala Organizer. Bottom left: Frank Coonelly, President of the Pittsburgh Pirates, and MJ Crane. Above: Senator Bob Casey, represented by Jordan Ball, recipient of the Special Honoree Award; Elliott Frank, of Wexford, recipient of the Honorary Chairperson Award; and Dr. Ralph F. Whilps, Jr., of Forest Hills, recipient of the 2016 Grandin Award.
mission is to serve as a lifeline for families and autistic adults by providing support, information and advocacy.
GREYBROOKE GARDEN CLUB PROGRAMS
Regular meetings of Greybrooke Garden Club are held the second Wednesday of the month at 9:30 a. m. in the Fellowship Hall of Parkwood Presbyterian Church located at 4289 Mt. Royal Blvd. in Hampton Township. The club’ s members reside in various communities of the North Hills and guests are welcome at all meetings. A Spring Flower Arranging Workshop will be presented at the Mar. 8 meeting by club members who have served many years as National Council Master Flower Show judges. A business meeting precedes refreshments and the monthly program. For additional information, contact Barbro Kelley at 412.296.0538.
SAINT SEBASTIAN SCHOOL COLLECTS BIBLES FOR INMATES More than 350 new Bibles will be distributed to inmates at the Allegheny County Jail, thanks to students at Saint Sebastian School in Ross Township.
The idea for the service project originated with Peyton Rihn, an eighth grader who serves as Student Council service director, a position she shares with seventh grader Rachel Sweeney. The students learned that the jail is in constant need of Bibles after a call was made to Reverend Kimberly Greway, director of chaplaincy services at the Allegheny County Jail. The jail currently houses more than 2,000 men and women.
The student council worked with teacher advisor Celeste Dickson to finalize the details of the project. As students are generally required to wear uniforms, the council sponsored a dress-down day as a way to raise money for the project.
“ We anticipated having more than one fundraiser and probably doing something more elaborate to raise this money; however, once students and families heard what the money was going toward, they donated such a large amount that we only needed one quick fundraiser,” says Dickson.“ The response to this cause was overwhelming, and many families have not just donated money, but also have donated additional Bibles.”
The school raised enough money to donate 360 new Bibles, approximately one per student at the school. Each will include a prayer card, and each child will sign his or her first name on the card. The Bibles will be distributed to the inmates through the jail’ s chaplaincy office.
“ Both the kids on Student Council and the other students at Saint Sebastian have such big hearts and always want to help in charitable causes,” says Dickson.“ They always come through for us when we have fundraisers for different causes, or help others in the community.”
COMMUNITY EVENTS AT THE PINE COMMUNITY CENTER
The following events will be taking place throughout the month of March at the Pine Community Center. For more information, visit twp. pine. pa. us / communitycenter / home. html.
St. Patrick’ s Day Zumba Fundraiser
Party into St. Patrick’ s Day with a fun-filled Zumba class at the Pine Community Center to benefit the Four Diamonds Fund. Visit fourdiamonds. org for more information. Date: Monday, March 13 Time: 6 to 7:30 p. m. Fee: $ 10 to $ 15( cash only) * Purchase tickets in advance. * Limited tickets at the door.
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