IN West Jefferson Hills Summer 2017 | Page 10

WHAT’S NEWS IN WEST JEFFERSON HILLS PLEASANT HILLS PUBLIC LIBRARY EVENTS 302 Old Clairton Road 412.655.2424 pleasanthillslibrary.org PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: Tuesdays, June 6 through Nov. 28, at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Explore different themes through stories, songs, crafts and a snack. For children ages 3½ to 6 years old, with or without a caregiver. No registration necessary. TOT TIME: Thursdays, June 8 through Nov. 30, 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. PJ FAMILY STORY TIME – TEDDY BEAR PICNIC: July 10 at 7 p.m. Bring your favorite teddy to the library to celebrate National Teddy Bear Picnic Day. Join us for stories, songs, games and a delicious snack. Wear your PJs and bring a stuffed friend to join in the fun. Please register by calling 412.655.2424 or emailing [email protected]. ANIME CLUB: Thursday, July 20, at 2 p.m. New time for summer! Do you enjoy anime and manga? Come talk with fellow fans, watch some anime, try some Japanese snacks and learn about new and interesting titles. For teens going into grades 6 through 12. No registration necessary. BUG HUNT AND HIKE AT PLEASANT HILLS ARBORETUM: July 22 at 10 a.m. (Rain date: Aug. 5 at 10 a.m.) Join Chad Gore, local entomologist, at the arboretum to learn about bugs in our area. We’ll search for specific bugs while enjoying a nature hike. This family program will take place at the Pleasant Hills Arboretum, 181 West Bruceton Road. Please register by calling 412.655.2424 or emailing [email protected]. ICE CREAM MAKING: July 24 at 7 p.m. Families, celebrate National Ice Cream Day at the library by making your very own batch of ice cream! We’ll provide the toppings to turn your homemade ice cream into a sundae. A $2 donation per person is requested and will be collected at the event. Please register by calling 412.655.2424 or emailing [email protected]. 8 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE | West Jefferson Hills TOWN HALL SOUTH ANNOUNCES 2017-18 SPEAKER SERIES Town Hall South is a philanthropic organization dedicated to bringing nationally and internationally acclaimed lecturers to the South Hills. Founded in 1969 as an outreach program of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Upper St. Clair, Town Hall South continues to function as a self-sustaining entity under the gracious auspices of the church. Annually, a portion of proceeds is awarded as grants to a wide variety of local organizations in the surrounding community. Featured speakers this season are: Marlee Matlin, Oct. 3, 2017 Michael Sandel, Nov. 7, 2017 Tom Gjelten, Dec. 5, 2017 Theresa Payton, Feb. 6, 2018 Fabien Cousteau, March 6, 2018 For more information, go to townhallsouth.org. NORTHWOOD REALTY SERVICES SUMMER MONEY JAR WINNER Northwood Realty Services sponsored a booth at Jefferson Community Day. The winner of the Summer Money Jar is James Danko. Danko’s guess of $114 was closest to the actual $115 in the jar. HARMONY SINGERS LAUNCH NEW SEASON The Harmony Singers of Pittsburgh, a South Hills choral group, will launch its 2017-2018 season on Tuesday, Sept. 5, at 7 p.m., with an open house and ice cream social for returning and prospective members. The event will take place at the Brightwood Christian Church Social Hall, 5044 West Library Road, Bethel Park. Weekly rehearsals are held at the church during the concert year. The Harmony Singers have been entertaining for more than 50 years. They perform a wide variety of music—Broadway, rock ‘n’ roll, patriotic and pop tunes. The group is available to perform for civic, social, church or business organizations. New members are welcome to join the Harmony Singers. All voices are needed. Performance experience and the ability to read music are preferred but not required. For information about the group or to reserve them for an event, call 412.279.2323 or visit harmonysingers.org. ALLEGHENY COUNTY OFFERS SATURDAY HOURS FOR MARRIAGE LICENSES AND PASSPORTS THROUGH OCT. 28 The county’s marriage license and passport office is offering Saturday hours over the summer to accommodate requests for more convenience. Begun in April and running through October, the office will be open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. These hours are in addition to the office’s regular hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Marriage license services are available to residents of any county who are intending to marry in Pennsylvania. The marriage license process includes completing an application and appearing at the marriage license office. No appointment is necessary. For additional information and to start the marriage license process, go to alleghenycounty.us/marriage. Applications will not be processed after 4 p.m. on weekdays or after 3:30 p.m. on Saturdays. Passport services are available to all U.S. citizens, regardless of county or state of residence. First-time applicants for a passport book or passport card must complete and submit an application in person, along with proof of U.S. citizenship, proof of identity and two photographs. Children’s applications have additional requirements. Unlike other passport locations, no appointment is necessary at the Allegheny County passport office. For additional information and to start the passport application process, go to alleghenycounty.us/passport. n