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PLEASANT HILLS PUBLIC LIBRARY SUMMER EVENTS
302 OLD CLAIRTON ROAD , 412.655.2424
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME : Tuesdays , through Aug . 30 , at 10:30 a . m . and 1:30 p . m . Explore different themes through stories , songs , crafts , and a snack . For children from 3½ to 6 years old , with or without a caregiver . No registration necessary .
BABY BOOK NOOK : Wednesdays , through Aug . 31 , at 10:30 and 11:30 a . m . Due to popular demand , we added another time . Nursery and action rhymes , songs , books , and so much more . For children ages birth to 2 years old , with a caregiver . No registration necessary .
TOT TIME : Thursdays , through Aug . 25 , at 10:30 a . m . Learn and grow with stories , songs , finger plays , fun activities , and a snack . For children ages 2 to 3½ years old , with a caregiver . No registration necessary .
TEEN TALK : Thursdays , through Aug . 11 , at 12:30 p . m . Stuff your face with delicious pizza while playing games and hanging out with friends . For teens going into grades 6 through 12 . No registration necessary .
SPORTACULAR STEAM : Wednesdays , through Aug . 10 , at 2 p . m . Explore elementary science , technology , engineering , art , and mathematics found in the world of sports . For children entering grades 1 through 5 . Please register by calling 412.655.2424 or emailing danylod @ einetwork . net .
COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES ’ SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM UNDERWAY
PROGRAM PROVIDES NUTRITIOUS MEALS FOR CHILDREN DURING THE SUMMER
Weekdays through Aug . 19 , the Allegheny County Department of Human Services will operate the SummerFood program . The program offers free breakfast , lunch and recreation for children through 18 years old , as well as eligible individuals with disabilities . Nutritious meals will be available at more than 80 sites throughout the county . A site supervisor and accompanying staff will be present to ensure the well-being of the children at all sites .
For the most current information about the SummerFood program , including site locations , meal times and disability eligibility , call toll-free 1.800.851.3838 or visit the Food Assistance page ( under the Children ’ s section ) on the DHS website at alleghenycounty . us / dhs / food . aspx .
SENIOR FARMERS MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAM
Allegheny County Department of Human Services Area Agency on Aging ( AAA ) is again administering the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program . This program benefits eligible older adults by providing a set of four checks for a total of $ 20 to purchase locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables .
Checks were distributed on a first come-first served basis starting Tuesday , June 14 , through the AAA senior center network . The checks can be spent through Nov . 30 on produce grown in Pennsylvania at participating farmers ’ markets .
To be eligible for the checks you must : be an Allegheny County resident ; be age 60 or older before Dec . 31 ; not live in a residential facility providing meals ; and meet income requirements ($ 21,978 annual gross income for a one-person household and $ 29,637 for a two-person household ).
To access distribution sites , proxy forms , locations of farmers markets and other information about the Farmers Market Nutrition
Program , please visit alleghenycounty . us / Human-Services / Programs-Services / Older- Adults . aspx . Information is also available by calling the SeniorLine at 412.350.5460 .
BRITSBURGH !
One of the largest British festivals in the country will take place Sept . 6 through 11 at various venues all over the Pittsburgh region . This six-day festival offers events for all age groups and budgets , with an emphasis on fun , in celebration of over 200 years of historic ties between Pittsburgh and Great Britain .
Whether you are a Beatles and Stones fan , or your taste is more choral or brass band , there will be great British music throughout the week . The Pittsburgh Tea Association will be observing the fine art of English tea at numerous tearooms , for those longing for some real scones with Devonshire cream . Restaurants and bars will also be featuring British brews and English dishes . The British Film Festival will feature critically acclaimed works and celebrated stars of the big screen from across the pond .
Britsburgh ’ s partners , including the Carnegie Museum of Art , Hartwood Acres , Duquesne University , The Frick Art and Historical Center , and the Arcade Comedy Theater , will all have exciting events planned with a touch of the British Isles in mind . So come out and celebrate the best of what ’ s British !
For more information , visit Britsburgh . com for emerging details . Sponsorship opportunities exist at several different levels for businesses and nonprofit entities . To plan a Britsburgh event in your community and / or become a Britsburgh partner — just email your interest to roger @ bacpgh . com . ■
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