WHAT ’ S NEWS IN PLUM
PLUM BOROUGH GIRLS VARSITY VOLLEYBALL TEAM CLAIMS TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP
The Plum Borough girls varsity volleyball team claimed the championship title at their own tournament , going undefeated throughout and defeating Indiana in the final . Congratulations to the team for their outstanding performance !
CONGRATULATIONS TO PLUM BOROUGH ’ S NEWEST EAGLE SCOUT !
Congratulations to Braden , the newest Eagle Scout from Boy Scout Troop 111 in Plum Borough and the Lackawanna District ! Achieving the rank of Eagle Scout is a significant accomplishment , and Braden ’ s hard work and dedication have earned him this honor . Well done , Braden — fly high !
BSA TROOP 111 CELEBRATED 60 YEARS WITH AN OPEN HOUSE PICNIC !
Boy Scout Troop 111 hosted its annual Open House Picnic on Saturday , Aug . 24 , at the Holiday Park United Methodist Church in Plum Borough . The event marked the troop ’ s 60th anniversary , celebrating its legacy while inviting youth interested in Scouting to learn more .
Eagle Scouts and alumni shared memories and brought memorabilia to help restore the troop ’ s collection , which had suffered losses due to recent flooding . It was a wonderful day of celebration , stories and creating new memories !
NEW OFFERINGS AT KENNYWOOD ’ S HOLIDAY LIGHTS THIS YEAR !
Kennywood is updating Holiday Lights this season , marking the largest expansion in the event ’ s history . The highlight is a new immersive experience featuring characters from the classic TV special , “ Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer ,” including Rudolph , Bumble , Clarice and Sam the Snowman .
The event , which transforms the park into a winter wonderland , opens Nov . 15 .
General Manager Rick Spicuzza said that this year ’ s expansion includes the park ’ s largest investment in the event in 13 years , promising new entertainment , a synchronized light show set to holiday music , new festive decorations and extended dates for visitors to enjoy .
AUBERLE ’ S 20TH ANNUAL ‘ VOICES CARRY ’ EVENT
On Sept . 24 , Pittsburgh musicians gathered to celebrate 20 years of supporting Auberle at the annual Voices Carry event . Held at the Westin Pittsburgh Convention Center , the evening featured performances from many of the city ’ s most popular artists , including Scott Blasey , Billy Price , Joe Grushecky and more .
The musicians , some of whom have participated since the event ’ s inception , performed hits from Motown and the ‘ 60s to mark the special anniversary . In addition , attendees enjoyed a basket raffle , silent auction and a live auction featuring a private performance by Scott Blasey .
Proceeds from the event supported Auberle ’ s extensive programs , which help change the lives of more than 5,000 individuals , families , and communities each year through services like workforce development , housing , and behavioral health support .
KEYNOTES MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION 2025
Keynotes is accepting applications for its 2025 music scholarship competition , which will be held May 10 , 2025 , at the Fine Arts Theatre of Mt . Lebanon High School in the South Hills . Cash awards totaling more than $ 16,000 will be available . Requirements are :
• Instrumentalists must be under 26 years of age by June 1 , 2025 , and vocalists must be under the age of 30 .
• The student must be a full-time music major at a college , university or music school or a graduating high school senior accepted for admission as a full-time music major .
• Contestants must be current legal residents of Pennsylvania for one year , or if out of state , attending a school in PA and can provide proof of Pennsylvania address ( e . g ., campus address , university mailings , apartment or utility bills ). For an application , contact the scholarship chairman , Lori Walter , at 412.260.6972 or houdini5 @ hotmail . com . Online scholarship application is available at keynotesmusicscholarship . com . n
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