WHAT’ S NEWS IN PLUM
HOPE HOSPICE SEEKS VOLUNTEERS
Hope Hospice is looking for volunteers to visit hospice patients, either in patient homes or in a facility. To simply listen or reminisce with someone who is dealing with a lifethreatening illness can make a big difference! A one-hour training program is provided, with an emphasis on compassionate care toward patients and their families, and the time commitment is flexible. If you are interested in joining Hope Hospice’ s volunteer program, please call 412.367.3685 for more details.
BE A PART OF THE 2017 GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP OF PA
The 2017 Great American Cleanup of PA will begin on March 1 and end on May 31. During this period, registered events can get free trash bags, gloves and safety vests from PennDOT district offices, as supplies last. Events can be litter cleanups, illegal dump cleanups, beautification projects, special collections and educational events. To receive free cleanup supplies, you must register your event through the Great American Cleanup of PA website at gacofpa. org.
As part of this event, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and Pennsylvania Waste Industries Association are sponsoring Let’ s Pick It Up PA— every day from April 18 through May 8. During this time, trash collected at registered events can be taken to participating landfills free or have reduced-cost disposal with prior approval.
Help make your community clean and beautiful and register an event at gacofpa. org. For questions, call Michelle Dunn, Great American Cleanup of PA Program Coordinator, at 1.877.772.3673 ext. 113 or email mdunn @ keeppabeautiful. org.
BEVERLY’ S BIRTHDAYS CHAMPIONS OF CHEER
On Saturday, Jan. 7, at Gateway Hall in Monroeville, eight kids from four different school districts gathered to present their projects for Beverly’ s Birthdays Champions of Cheer program. Over the past three months this group of kids, ranging in age from six to 12, have been working on projects to benefit
the local nonprofit by raising awareness, gift donations and funds. Beverly’ s Birthdays’ mission is to spread birthday cheer and create positive memories for local children experiencing homelessness and for families in need. These Champions of Cheer presented their projects and received a special trophy and recognition for their dedicated work and compassion for fellow Pittsburgh kids. For more information, visit beverlysbirthdays. org.
PHILHARMONIC CONCERT BRINGS IT ALL TOGETHER!
The March 24 and 25 concerts of the Pittsburgh Philharmonic will feature Dvorak’ s“ Serenade for Winds,” the Warlock“ Capriol Suite” and Sibelius’“ Finlandia,” each highlighting smaller ensembles in the orchestra. Also appearing on the program and performing with the orchestra will be the winner of the Philharmonic’ s annual Young Artist Concerto competition.
The performance on March 24 will be at Butler County Community College’ s Succop Theater. Tickets are available online at https:// itkt. choicecrm. net / templates / BCCC or by calling 724.284.8505. Tickets also are available at the door. Student and senior citizen discounts are available, as are group rates. Curtain time is 8 p. m.
The concert on March 25 will be held in Scotus Hall at
Mt. Alvernia. Tickets are available at http:// pghphil. org / tickets or for cash only at the door and are $ 12 for general admission, $ 8 for senior citizens and $ 5 for students. Children under 12 are free. To inquire about group rates call 412.223.7501. Curtain time is 7 p. m.
Now in its 41st season, The Pittsburgh Philharmonic is southwestern Pennsylvania’ s premier volunteer orchestra. Approximately 70 musicians from throughout the tri-state area, ranging in age from 15 to 80, perform great works of classical music at various venues in the region. Members of the orchestra include business executives, retirees, students, teachers and other professionals, some who have been performing with the Philharmonic for over 20 years, several who teach or play music professionally, and some who have advanced music degrees.
The music director for the Philharmonic is Edward Leonard.
RUN FOR THE HILLS! NHCO SEEKS 5K RUNNERS, RELAY TEAMS AND MARATHONERS
North Hills Community Outreach invites runners of all abilities to run one of the races of the Dick’ s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon on May 6 and 7. Registration is free when you run for NHCO and help local families in need. Runners can choose the 5K, form a relay team or run the half or full marathon. Visit thepittsburghmarathon. com / charities or contact Harriet at hzgibbs @ nhco. org or 412.408.3830 x 3204. n
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