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WHAT’S NEWS IN WEST ALLEGHENY TAKE ON THE ANNUAL OHIO VALLEY HOSPITAL AND KENNEDY TOWNSHIP 5K AND ‘RUN THIS TOWN!’ It’s a race partnership 37 years in the making. Last year’s Ohio Valley Hospital and Kennedy Township 5K welcomed more than 200 runners and walkers. The 2018 race, kicking off on Saturday, May 12, hopes to achieve an even bigger turnout. The 5K kicks off at the hospital at 8 a.m., while a DJ plays participants off onto a rolling-hill course. The after-party features a continental breakfast and awards ceremony. The race offers prizes for top overall runners and by age group. You can sign up now at active.com or get more information about the race from the OVH website: OhioValleyHospital.org. UPCOMING PROGRAMS AT THE WESTERN ALLEGHENY COMMUNITY LIBRARY VITA Tax Service at the Library February 1 through April 12 VITA volunteers will complete tax forms for low-income residents and senior citizens on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from Feb. 1 to April 12. All interested residents should call the library at 724.695.8150 to schedule an appointment. Note: This service is by appointment only. NO walk-ins will be accepted. Please call early to be assured of obtaining an appointment. Escape the Library Sunday, March 11, 1 to 5 p.m. Do you have what it takes to escape our library? Bring in your team and try to 8 7 2 4.942.0940 TO ADV ERTIS E ❘ icmags.com work out challenging puzzles (if you dare) before the time runs out! Please register online to reserve your time slot! For all ages. the goals and objectives that have been established. Learn the critical elements of planning for success and how to build a winning business plan. Messages From Spirit Sunday, March 18, 2 p.m. Jennifer Rowan, Psychic Medium As a Psychic Medium and Reiki Healer for the past 14 years, Jennifer Rowan has dedicated her time to providing guidance and healing to people by connecting with their departed loved ones, angels, and spirit guides to bring messages of comfort and peace during their time of grieving and to help them through life’s challenges. A group reading will give attendees an opportunity to receive a message from departed loved ones in a group setting. Event duration is approximately 75 minutes. During that time, a brief meditation will be given as an introduction and message service following. Program fee is $30 per person. Space limited; immediate payment required to register. Terrarium Design & Build Presented by Allegheny Parks Thursday, March 29, 6:30 p.m. Adorable terrariums are blowing up Instagram feeds these days! Make a terrarium of your own with the expert advice of the Allegheny Park rangers! The cost is $12 per person. Please register online; check payable to Allegheny County Parks due at program. SCORE Programs Presented by SCORE Volunteers Simple Steps for Starting Your Business Monday, March 19, 6:15 p.m. This introductory seminar focuses on the basics of testing your business idea and identifying the key factors that influence start-up success. Building a Winning Business Plan Monday, March 26, 6:15 p.m. The Business Plan is the manual that guides daily operation and activity toward Owl Pellet Lab Saturday, March 31, 10 to 11 a.m. Grades 3–6 An owl pellet can tell a story about a day in the life of an owl! What creatures did the owl have for dinner? Students will dissect owl pellets and identify the bones and fur left behind to determine what creature the owl devoured! Grades 3–6. Build a Birdhouse Saturday, April 7 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Get the whole family involved and build a birdhouse for your own home! All you have to bring is your own power drill and we’ll supply the rest! Author Visit: Zach Ohora @ North Fayette Community Center Tuesday, April 10, 5 to 7 p.m. The library is proud to welcome Zach Ohora, author of the 2017 One Book Every Young Child selection, “My Cousin Momo.” This is an awesome chance for children to hear an author read his own stories! For all ages, but ages 2–7 would be most interested. Please register online—space is limited! Spring Vendor & Craft Sale Saturday, April 14, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come and do some spring shopping with your tax return! Just in time for Tax Day, the library is hosting a Vendor & Craft sale, featuring a variety of vendors and crafts. Attention Vendors & Crafters!