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Time for the Anchorpoint Annual Book Sale and More

Susan — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:27:51 +0000

Anchorpoint Counseling Ministry’s Annual Used Book Sale - will take place on June 10 – 14 (Monday to Friday) from 10 am to 9 pm at the Shoppes at Northway (former Party City Location) Last Call for Books! We still need more…. Thank you for hosting book drives/collections at your schools, churches and businesses! Please [...]

Salvation Army is Bridging the Gap Between Youth and Community Service

Susan — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:45:24 +0000

The Salvation Army presents: The Bridging the Gap “between youth and community service” program. The Westside Salvation Army is pleased to introduce the Bridging the Gap between youth and community service program to the Pittsburgh area. The Bridging the Gap program was originally started in Massachusetts in 1996. It is currently operating successfully in 12 [...]

Ways to Help Children in Crisis

Susan — Mon, 13 May 2013 11:36:36 +0000

Distraction is Important Recently Jameson’s Army did its monthly drop to the heart center at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. It was another great day of helping those families that can use a smile. We also had the privilege of talking to Child Life and finding some new and inventive ways to help the families. Here [...]

Lincoln Park Choral Concert Friday

Susan — Fri, 10 May 2013 11:54:34 +0000

“Music in Every Language” is the theme of Friday evening’s spring choral student concert at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center. “The program features works in many languages and styles throughout music history,” said Dr. Marissa Ulmer, director. After intermission, the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School Concert Choir will be joined by the student orchestra for [...]

Preparing Youth for 21st Century Careers

Susan — Thu, 09 May 2013 12:39:48 +0000

Franklin Center of Beaver County Summer Camps Franklin Center of Beaver County’s youth summer camp applications are now available. This summer, FCBC will be offering the following programs from June 24th-August 2nd (tentative dates) (NOTE: age changes have taken place for some programs): The Green Team (ages 11-14) will feature an introduction to science and [...]

Hunger Services Conducting Visits in Lawrence, Beaver and Butler Counties

Susan — Tue, 07 May 2013 11:33:47 +0000

If you are having trouble putting food on your table throughout the month, the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) may be able to help! Hunger Services is now conducting on-site visits across Southwestern Pennsylvania and we’re now in Lawrence-Beaver and Butler Counties. If you ever thought about applying, but thought you wouldnt qualify, this is [...]

Wilkinsburg School Board Approves Tax Amnesty Program

Susan — Mon, 06 May 2013 12:28:22 +0000

The Wilkinsburg Board of School Directors approved a tax ‘Amnesty Program’ for delinquent real estate taxes. The amnesty program will waive the 10 percent tax penalty, 100 percent of the accrued interest, and 50 percent of the outstanding attorney fees when the delinquent real estate tax, remaining attorney fees, and previously incurred costs are paid [...]