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in ongoing dialogue with the university’ s faculty and academic leadership.
The intro course uses a project-based, open-ended studio culture. It’ s a unique type of class for high schoolers.
West Allegheny students who complete the IMM course sequence and graduate with a minimum GPA will be guaranteed admission into Chatham. They can begin taking these courses in the fall of 2026.
For more information, go to chatham. edu / academics / undergraduate / immersive-media.
THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER
Enjoy a special evening at Settlers Cabin Park that’ s all about our canine friends! On Tuesday, July 28, from 6 to 8 p. m., bring your dog with you to enjoy some off-leash time.
There will also be Veterinary Emergency Group staff on hand who will be doing CPR demonstrations, and Camp Bow Wow will have giveaways and pet information available.
This event will be held weather permitting. For more information, visit alleghenycounty. us / Parks-and-Events / Special-Events / Dog-Days-of-Summer.
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SCRAPOSAURS AT THE GARDEN
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden will feature prehistoric creatures made from old scraps of steel, recycled metal and found objects.
Take a walk through the exhibit and discover 15 sculptures from another era. It will be at the botanic garden through Oct. 31.
Along with your ticket to the Scraposaurs exhibit, you’ ll have access to 65 acres of cultivated gardens and woodlands, all art exhibitions, Nature Adventure Backpacks, and other interactive activities.
To plan your visit, go to pittsburghbotanicgarden. org.
LITTLE LIBRARIES
There’ s nothing like a good book and a cup of tea to settle down with after a long day’ s work. And it can become even more enjoyable if you practice the art of sharing that engaging tale with another book lover.
The Western Allegheny Community Library operates a network of outdoor book sharing boxes that are accessible 24 / 7. You can browse the selection to find your next read, and leave a book to share with others if you wish.
You never know what you’ re going to find, which makes it even more fun! You can find boxes at:
• Findlay Township Activity Center( Imperial)
• Findlay Township Municipal Building( Clinton)
• North Fayette Community Center( Donaldson Park)
• Oakdale Borough( next to the Panhandle Trail Gazebo)
• Walden Woods( left on Evergreen Run by the main entrance)
• Enlow Road( Montour Trail Parking Lot)
• Westbury( Tot Lot)
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