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
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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!