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ONE-OF-A-KIND CAR
DONATION PROGRAM
Community Auto, a nonprofit program
of The Lighthouse Foundation, accepts
donated cars, repairs and inspects
them when feasible, and sells them at
discounted prices to low-income working
families and individuals. The used car in
your garage that you don’t have time to
sell, or didn’t get the trade-in value you
wanted, or a car the kids used but no
longer need would be the perfect car to
donate. Your generous donation is tax-
deductible.
Please contact Community Auto at
communityautolico.org or 724.538.5081
for details on how to donate your car.
JUNIOR MENDELSSOHN
CHOIR OF PITTSBURGH
PRESENTS ‘DREAMS
AND DANCES’
On Sunday, Nov. 18, the Junior
Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh will
present its fall concert—Dreams and
Dances—at Third Presbyterian Church.
The nearly 50 young singers of the
choir will be joined by guest musicians
the Kassia Ensemble as they present
a program of dreamlike choral music
featuring Antonio Vivaldi’s “Beatus Vir”
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Dances,” and music by Abbie Betinis,
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Thomas Morley, Rosephayne Powell and
Sarah Quartel.
The Junior Mendelssohn Choir of
Pittsburgh ( JMCP) is the only program
of its kind in the region and one of the
country’s few vocal training programs for
youth managed by a symphonic choir.
Founded in 1986 to serve singers too old
to perform with children’s choirs and too
young to perform with adult choruses,
JMCP enables talented students in grades
9 through 12 to train with accomplished
professional singers and music educators.
Scholarships ensure that no student is
denied acceptance for financial reasons.
“These young singers are exceptionally
engaged and motivated,” says Caron
Daley, Music Director of the JMCP.
“They’re game to tackle any challenge,
and their enthusiasm and skill make for
exciting concerts. We are very proud to
share their work with the community.”
Many former JMCP members have gone
on to make careers in music, and many
now sing as adults in the Mendelssohn
Choir of Pittsburgh (MCP), one of the
most celebrated choirs in the country.
The JMCP has performed with the
Pittsburgh Symphony, the Pittsburgh
Youth Symphony Orchestra, the Plum
Creek Chamber Orchestra and the
MCP. This season’s Junior Mendelssohn
Choir of Pittsburgh consists of 40 singers
representing 27 schools. In addition to its
fall concert, the group will be performing
with the MCP in “Let My People Go: A
Spiritual Journey Along the Underground
Railroad” on Feb. 15, 2019.
For more information, visit
themendelssohn.org.
18/8 FINE MEN’S
SALON CELEBRATES
FIRST ANNIVERSARY
18/8 Fine Men’s Salon celebrated its
one-year “Manniversary” on Oct. 7, at
The Block Northway. The 1,500-square-
foot store is located at 8011 McKnight
Road.
At the salon, guests experience custom-
tailored service exclusively for men
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from the moment they walk through
the doors. Its mission is to bring back
the atmosphere and the vibe of the
classic barbershop, reinvented to reflect
the needs of the sophisticated, modern
gentleman.
“We recognized the need for a fine
men’s hair salon designed to offer a full
array of services,” says Frank Licata,
President and Principal of LRC Realty.
“18/8 is a relaxing place for men to have a
professional grooming experience. What
better way for men to have some ‘me
time’ while their special friend shops The
Block Northway.”
18/8 strives to go above and beyond
the standard of a regular salon, providing
world-class men’s haircutting and
grooming services in an environment
built to make men feel like kings. Its
proud to have assembled one of the areas
most skilled teams of barbers and men’s
stylists and customizes every grooming
service to perfectly match each client’s
unique sense of style. Whether it’s an
incredible new haircut, an undeniably
classic straight razor shave, or any other
grooming service, 18/8 is committed to
helping clients look, feel, and perform at
their absolute best every day.
“The moment you walk into our
salon you’ll be treated to beer, wine,
or other beverages while you relax and
wait for your appointment,” says Walt
Kozlowski, co-owner. “You’ll be taken
to a semi-private station with one of
our professional stylists, who have all
specialized in and mastered the art of
men’s grooming and styling. We’ve
created a salon experience just for men.”
“We proudly serve the communities
of the North Hills area,” adds Cathy
Kozlowski, co-owner. “Our first year
has been a wonderful opportunity to
introduce men to how to navigate the
tricky world of men’s grooming and
spruce up their appearance. Men are
taking more pride in their hair, hygiene,
style and facial hair than ever before.” n