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MT. LEBANON JUNIOR WOMEN’ S CLUB HOLDS 2017 GALA EVENT,“ REACH FOR THE STARS,” BENEFITING STRONG WOMEN, STRONG GIRLS
Mt. Lebanon Junior Women’ s Club( MLJWC) held its 20th annual gala benefiting the club’ s major grant beneficiary, Strong Women, Strong Girls( SWSG), at the Charles J. Dougherty Ballroom( Duquesne University). It was a dazzling night with silent auctions, luxury basket raffles, entertainment and live music. Guests were also treated to hors d’ oeuvres and a three‐hour premium bar.
“ Not only is our annual gala always a fantastic evening, this year more than ever I could not wait to stand behind our beneficiary, Strong Women, Strong Girls. We have the opportunity to help ignite change by focusing on those who are so very important but often overlooked: young girls in struggling communities. Giving those girls confidence, leadership skills, and strong mentors makes them game-changers in their families, schools and communities. It tells them how important we know they are, and invests in the future of these communities,” said Tess Carter, President, MLJWC.
“ Strong Women, Strong Girls is delighted to partner with such a well-aligned organization such as the MLJWC. Their support is instrumental in strengthening and expanding the reach of after-school mentoring to girls in our region. MLJWC’ s commitment to SWSG truly showcases the power women have when they invest in their communities through the gift of service,” said Sabrina Saunders, Executive Director of SWSG.
The Mt. Lebanon Junior Women’ s Club was founded in 1968 by 10 civic-minded women.
The club’ s goal is to continue their legacy of giving back to the community through civic, philanthropic and social activities. It focuses on supporting organizations that improve the lives of women and children. MLJWC is a dynamic group of women accomplished in career, family and community involvement and includes about 80 members. Membership is open to women living in Mt. Lebanon and surrounding communities whose interests are consistent with the purpose of the organization.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE CLEAN WATER ACADEMY: ALCOSAN’ S SUMMER STEM PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS BEGINS JULY 17
Ignore the winter weather and start thinking about summer. Registration is now open for the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority’ s Clean Water Academy.
The week-long day camp is designed for students in grades 9 and 10. This enrichment program exposes students to science, technology, engineering and math content relating to wastewater treatment. Topics include engineering, chemistry, microbiology and technology.
The camp will be held from 9 a. m. to 3 p. m., Monday through Friday, July 17 through July 21. The program is free and most of the activities will be held at ALCOSAN’ s North Side plant.
Staff from ALCOSAN’ s Scholastic Outreach and Education Department will
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