NOMINATING PETITIONS FOR MAY PRIMARY ARE NOW AVAILABLE
The Elections Division announced that nominating petitions for all elected offices appearing on the May 16 Municipal Primary ballot, except statewide judicial and Court of Common Pleas races, are now available.
Nominating petitions may be obtained by visiting the Elections Division in Room 601 of the County Office Building located at 542 Forbes Avenue in downtown Pittsburgh. The office is open between the hours of 8:30 a. m. and 4:30 p. m. For questions or additional information, call 412.350.4528.
Candidates for statewide judicial and Court of Common Pleas races may obtain petitions by contacting the Commonwealth’ s Bureau of Commissions, Elections and Legislation at 717.787.5280 or by visiting www. dos. state. pa. us / bcel.
Due to changes in the Pennsylvania Election Code, petitions issued by the Elections Division in prior years cannot be used by candidates for this year’ s election cycle.
THREE RIVERS QUILTERS TO HOST ANNUAL QUILT SHOW
The Three Rivers Quilters Guild will present the 2017 Quilt Show April 27-29 at a new location, the Meadows Racetrack and Casino Special Event Center, 210 Racetrack Road, Washington. This colorful show will feature over 100 quilts created by fabric artists from far and wide. Quilts will range from miniatures to bed size, done in many different techniques. In addition, there will be ongoing quilting demonstrations, a sewing-related“ Granny’ s Attic” and many vendors with quilt-related items. This venue is in the heart of a rich entertainment area that offers something for everyone. In addition to the Meadows Racetrack and Casino, with racing, gambling, bowling, restaurants and much more, there is shopping, including outlet shopping, the Trolley Museum, motels and restaurants.
The show will run April 27 from 10 a. m. to 5 p. m.; April 28 from 10 a. m. to 7:30 p. m.; and April 29 from 9:30 a. m. to 4 p. m.
Cost is $ 10 per person, with special $ 5 admission after 3 p. m. on Friday.
This year’ s theme is“ Two Color Quilts.” The juried and judged show is open to all quiltmakers. Ribbons and cash prizes will be awarded. Entries should be submitted by March 21. For a registration form and more information about the show and the Three Rivers Quilters Guild, please visit threeriversquilters. org or contact Ruth Ann Lowery, 724.344.0323, regarding group discounts or general information about the show.
The special exhibit is“ The Food Quilt,” which was created to bring awareness to the plight of those in need of food assistance in our area. This quilt will be donated to the Greater Washington County Food Bank to be used as a fundraiser. n
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