WHAT ’ S NEWS IN SHALER AREA
KEYNOTES MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION 2024
Keynotes is accepting applications for its 2024 music scholarship competition , which will be held May 11 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 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 ; and contestants must be current legal residents of Pennsylvania for one year , or if out-of-state , attending a school in Pennsylvania and can provide proof of a PA address — for example , apartment or campus address ( school mailings ) or utility bills .
For an application , contact the scholarship chairman , Lori Walter , at 412.260.6972 or houdini5 @ hotmail . com . The deadline for application is April 30 . For further information , visit the website at keynotesmusicscholarship . com or on Facebook at Keynotes Music Scholarship .
NORTH PITTSBURGH QUILTERS GUILD SPRING QUILT SHOW
The North Pittsburgh Quilters Guild is hosting a spring quilt show , “ Let ’ s Go Crazy ,” April 19-21 at the Ross Township Community Center , located at 1000 Ross Municipal Drive ( 15237 ). Hours are 10 a . m . to 5 p . m . on Friday and Saturday , and noon until 4 p . m . on Sunday . Admission is $ 10 and there is free parking .
Quilts of all types and sizes will be on display with an emphasis on items made using the Crazy Quilting technique . This technique lends itself to all kinds of artistic and interesting projects .
Additionally there will be a full-size bed quilt raffle , specialty vendors , raffle baskets and a Treasure Chest Room with fabric and other quilting “ finds .” Daily Walk and Talk sessions with a certified quilt show judge will give insight into what gave the winning quilts their edge . Visit npqg . org for more information .
NEW RENAISSANCE THEATRE SHOWS
The New Renaissance Theatre announced the “ unscripted ” Shakespearean plays it will be performing for the 2024 season , “ Much Adoe About Nothing ” and “ Twelfe Night , or What You Will .” This group performs unrehearsed Shakespeare , oftentimes with hilarious results , at open-air spaces all around the Pittsburgh area . This year ’ s tour will run from June 21 through July 14 . Watch the schedule to catch one of the free performances ! Visit newrentheatre . com .
GIVE YOUR GARDEN A FACELIFT WITH SHALER GARDEN CLUB ’ S PLANT SALE
Give your garden a facelift this spring by shopping at the Shaler Garden Club ’ s 70th annual Plant Sale on Saturday , May 4 , from 9 a . m . to noon at Kiwanis Park , Wetzel Road , Glenshaw . A variety of hardy perennials from members ’ yards will be offered at bargain prices , along with herbs , vegetables , houseplants , bulbs , potted arrangements and hanging baskets perfect for Mother ’ s Day gifts . A basket raffle and bake sale will add to the festivities .
It takes place rain or shine , and proceeds benefit the community projects and philanthropic donations of the Shaler Garden Club . For more information , go to shalergardenclub . com .
NACSSL REGISTRATION IS OPEN !
Senior softball registration for the Northern Allegheny County Senior Softball League ( NACSSL ) is open . This is a competitive slow pitch senior softball league with divisions of 50 + and 62 +. Tryout evaluations are held March through April . Games are played May through August , primarily at the Senior Ballfield Complex at the North Park Lodge . Sign up at nacssl . com , or email nacssl @ yahoo . com .
PAP TO HOLD SCHOLARSHIP BENEFIT LUNCHEON
The Pittsburgh Alumnae Panhellenic ( PAP ), a chapter of the National Panhellenic Conference comprised of 26 women ’ s fraternal organizations , will be hosting a scholarship benefit luncheon on Saturday , April 13 , at South Hills Country Club ( 4305 Brownsville Road , Pittsburgh , 15236 ). Proceeds from the luncheon benefit collegiate women pursuing an undergraduate degree who either live in the greater Pittsburgh area or attend a local university served by the alumnae chapters .
This year ’ s event , titled “ Growing Strong Women ,” will feature a welcome by KDKA- TV anchor Kym Gable and a fashion show . A gift basket auction and a cash bar will be available . The event is open to all regardless of sorority affiliation .
Vendor donations from local businesses seeking to reach the group are appreciated . For tickets and more information , contact the event chairman at papbenefit @ gmail . com . n
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