“ Granny ’ s Attic ” and many vendors with quiltrelated items . This venue is in the heart of a rich entertainment area that offers something for everyone . In addition to the Meadows Racetrack and Casino , with racing , gambling , bowling , restaurants and much more , there is shopping , including outlet shopping , the Trolley Museum , motels and restaurants .
The show will run April 27 from 10 a . m . to 5 p . m .; Apr . 28 from 10 a . m . to 7:30 p . m .; and Apr . 29 from 9:30 a . m . to 4 p . m . Cost is $ 10 per person , with special $ 5 admission after 3 p . m . on Friday .
2017 raffle quilt .
This year ’ s theme is “ Two Color Quilts .” The juried and judged show is open to all quiltmakers . Ribbons and cash prizes will be awarded . Entries should be submitted by March 21 . For a registration form and more information about the show and the Three Rivers Quilters Guild , please visit threeriversquilters . org or contact Ruth Ann Lowery , 724.344.0323 , regarding group discounts or general information about the show .
The special exhibit is “ The Food Quilt ,” which was created to bring awareness to the plight of those in need of food assistance in our area . This quilt will be donated to the Greater Washington County Food Bank to be used as a fundraiser .
SECOND ANNUAL SOUTHWESTERN PA SPECIAL NEEDS FAIR & EXPO ANNOUNCED
The 2nd Annual Southwestern Pennsylvania Special Needs Fair & Expo will take place on Saturday , April 29 , from 11 a . m . to 3 p . m ., at 50 Donati Road in Bethel Park . The event , which is free and open to the public , is geared toward children and young adults with special needs and their family members , caregivers and guardians . It features both indoor and outdoor activities and will take place rain or shine .
“ We were blown away by the success of last year ’ s event ,” said Tom Kelton , event chair and certified special education teacher . “ We had over 80 vendors and 300 visitors last year and we expect even more this year .”
Some of the fair activities already planned for this year include performances by Angels of the Heart , opportunities to climb aboard various emergency vehicles , playtime with therapy dogs , face painting and more .
In addition to enjoying the activities presented by the Expo Committee , attendees are able to speak with professionals representing a wide range of services and obtain informational materials . Many of the vendors also have giveaways and activities planned .
“ I ’ d been looking for several service providers and couldn ’ t locate anything on my own ,” said one of last year ’ s attendees . “ All the providers I was looking for were all there , in one place , at one time ! Not only did I find what I was looking for , but we also had a good time . Lots for the kids to do and lots of nice people to meet .”
For more information , or to inquire about becoming a vendor , go to “ Special Needs Fair & Expo ” on Facebook , email specialneedsfairpa @ gmail . com , or call 412.394.5514 . n
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