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in the LOOP What’s news in Plum? activities going on at the library, visit the website at www.PlumLibrary.org or call 412.798.7323. OPA! IT’S ALMOST TIME FOR THE GREEK FOOD FESTIVAL! STAMPEDE IN THE PARK The Stampede in the Park will take place on July 19. The race starts at Boyce Park Ski Lodge, located at 701 Old Frankstown Road in Plum. Sameday registration begins at 7 a.m., with opening ceremonies at 8:15 a.m. Prizes will be awarded to participants and all race participants will automatically be entered in a raffle. Proceeds from the event will benefit leukemia research and provide scholarships to local students. Volunteers and corporate sponsors are needed. For more information on the event and to register, visit StampedeInThePark.com. The Dormition of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church will hold its famous Greek Food Festival beginning Friday, June 27, and running through Sunday, June 29. This is one of the most well-attended celebrations in the entire Pittsburgh area and with good reason. It serves up some of the finest Greek classics such as Moussaka (baked eggplant with meat and cream sauce), Dolmathes (stuffed grape leaves with rice and herbs) and Souzoukakia (meatballs in a delicate wine-tomato sauce) along with many other selections. Pastries with delicate phyllo dough will round out the menu and visitors will also be treated to Greek music and dances that have been handed down for generations. SUMMER READING Fizz, Boom and Read all summer long with the library! Join Plum Community Library as it explores the wonderful world of science. There are programs for all ages every week and prizes, too! All you need is a library card. Registration begins Monday, June 9 and runs from June 16 – August 1. You may log in your books for prizes once registered until August 8. For more information on the summer reading program and other great summer For more information on the festival, visit the website at DormitionPgh.org. PLUM HIGH SCHOOL BAND FRONT SPONSORS CLINIC FOR STUDENTS The Plum High School Band Front Clinic will offer young performers, K-8th grade, the opportunity to experience what it is like to be a Plum Band Front performer. All performers will be split into age groups: K-2, 3-5, 6-8. The students will pick which of the following sections they would like to learn about: Dance, Majorettes or Colorguard. Each group will learn a small routine from members of the Plum Band Front. 6 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE | Plum