WHAT’S NEWS IN WEST ALLEGHENY
WESTERN ALLEGHENY
COMMUNITY LIBRARY
WINTER 2017
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Holiday Vendor, Craft & Cookie Sale
Saturday, November 25, 10 a.m. to
1 p.m.
Get a start on your holiday shopping
and support your library! A number of
vendors plus a variety of handmade crafts,
jewelry, accessories and treats. Vendors
and crafters: sign up online to join this
popular event ($15 per table).
Gingerbread Houses
Sunday, Nov. 26, 1 to 3 p.m. & Monday,
Nov. 27, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
It’s WACL’s Annual Gingerbread
House Party! Bring a decoration to
share (gumdrops, M&Ms, or whatever
sounds fun) and a baking sheet to use as
a foundation.
The library will
provide the
graham crackers
and building
materials.
Pittsburgh Imagineers
Presented by Pittsburgh Imagineers
and the Heinz History Center
Monday, Nov. 27
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. “Pop Art: Art of
the Everyday”
Innovation happens across disciplines,
including art and design. Pittsburgh is
home to some of the most famous Pop
Artists, including Andy Warhol and
Burton Morris. “Pop Art” embraces
everyday consumer goods as a source of
inspiration. In this hourlong presentation,
students will explore the history of Pop
Art, check out some examples of the most
famous Pop Artists, and create a cool
piece of their very own!
1:30 to 3 p.m. “History at Play: Toys
and Games” Pittsburgh has been a home
for toy manufacturing and is now a leader
in game design. Join the Pittsburgh
Imagineers as they take us through the
history of games, play with some old-
school toys and games, then design a toy
or game of your own!
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Big Play Date
Saturday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m. to Noon
There will be toys, tunnels, blocks,
and scooters set up in the Garage for the
kids to go wild, and plus a snack. A great
chance for you to meet other parents.
Intended for ages 6 and under, but older
siblings are welcome to join the fun!
Credit 101 for Teens
Presented by First Commonwealth
Bank
Wednesday, Dec. 6, 4 to 5:30 p.m.
What in the world is credit? First
Commonwealth Bank will break down the
meaning of credit, how to establish good
credit while you are young, and the pitfalls
of mismanaging your credit. Get your
teen started on the path to success with an
awesome, very informative class!
Book Trivia!
Friday, Dec. 8, 7 to 9 p.m.
Do you think you know books? Are you
a trivia whiz? We want to put those skills
to the test! So assemble your team and
get ready to answer questions from both
the classics as well as genres and periods.
Winners of the 2017 “Book Trivia!” title
will have their names placed in a dedicated
copy of a book of their choice. This event
is BYOB; photo ID required.
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HEALTH DEPARTMENT
INFLUENZA VACCINE
CLINIC NOW OPEN
The Allegheny County Health
Department (ACHD) announced that
it is offering seasonal flu and high-dose
flu immunizations for the 2017-18 flu
season.
The vaccines will be available at the
walk-in immunization clinic located at
425 First Avenue (15219). Residents
should enter the building via Cherry
Way and proceed to the fourth floor.
The immunization clinic will be
open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
except for Wednesdays, when the clinic’s
hours will be 1-8 p.m. No appointment
is necessary.
Influenza is a highly contagious upper
respiratory infection that can cause
mild to severe illness and is potentially
fatal. Getting an annual flu vaccine is
recommended for everyone six months
of age and older. ACHD will again offer
the high-dose influenza vaccine this year.
The high-dose flu vaccine is four times
more concentrated than the regular flu
shot, and is available only for seniors 65
years of age and older.
“Getting a flu shot is the first step
to combating the flu,” said Health
Department Director Dr. Karen
Hacker. “The flu vaccination is also very
important to not only your health, but
the health of your loved ones.”
The price of the regular seasonal flu
shot for individuals with insurance is
$26. The high-dose flu shot price is $52.
The flu vaccine is often a covered
benefit and you can receive the flu
shot for free at many locations around
the county; however, ACHD reminds
residents to make sure to check with
their insurance provider prior to getting
the flu shot.
At a later date, a limited supply of flu
vaccine will be available, at no cost, to
uninsured and underinsured residents
of Allegheny County. Please call
412.578.8060 for the most up-to-date
information about this program.
For more information on influenza,
visit achd.net/flu. n