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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