WHAT ’ S NEWS IN McKEESPORT
BE A PART OF THE 2017 GREAT AMERICAN
CLEANUP OF PA
The 2017 Great American Cleanup of PA began on March 1 and ends on May 31 . During this period , registered events can get free trash bags , gloves and safety vests from PennDOT district offices , as supplies last . Events can be litter cleanups , illegal dump cleanups , beautification projects , special collections and educational events . To receive free cleanup supplies , you must register your event through the Great American Cleanup of PA website at gacofpa . org .
As part of this event , the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and Pennsylvania Waste Industries Association are sponsoring Let ’ s Pick It Up PA — every day from April 18 through May 8 . During this time , trash collected at registered events can be taken to participating landfills free or have reduced cost disposal with prior approval .
Help make your community clean and beautiful and register an event at gacofpa . org . For questions , call Michelle Dunn , Great American Cleanup of PA Program Coordinator , at 1.877.772.3673 ext . 113 or email mdunn @ keeppabeautiful . org .
THREE RIVERS QUILTERS TO HOST ANNUAL QUILT
SHOW
The Three Rivers Quilters Guild will present the 2017 Quilt Show April 27 through 29 , at a new location : the Meadows Racetrack and Casino Special Event Center located at 210 Racetrack Road in Washington . This colorful show will feature over 100 quilts created by fabric artists from far and wide . Quilts will range from miniature to bed size , done in many different techniques . In addition , there will be ongoing quilting demonstrations , a sewing-related “ Granny ’ s Attic ” and many vendors with quilt-related 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 , shopping opportunities are available at the Tanger Outlets in addition to the Trolley Museum , motels and restaurants .
The show will run April 27 from 10 a . m . to 5 p . m ., April 28 from 10 a . m . to 7:30 p . m . and April 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 . 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 will be “ 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 .
CELEBRATING THE SEASON WITH THE WHITE
OAK RECREATION BOARD
The White Oak Recreation Board will be hosting many great upcoming events including club sports , craft shows , children ’ s activities and much more . For more information and a full list of events , call 412.672.9727 .
GET INVOLVED WITH
NHCO
RUN FOR THE HILLS ! NHCO SEEKS 5K RUNNERS , RELAY TEAMS AND MARATHONERS
North Hills Community Outreach invites runners of all abilities to run one of the races of the Dick ’ s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon on May 6 and 7 . Registration is free when you run for NHCO and help local families in need . Runners can choose the 5K , form a relay team or run the half or full marathon . Visit thepittsburghmarathon . com / charities or contact Harriet at hzgibbs @ nhco . org or 412.408.3830 x 3204 .
ASK THE ATTORNEY SESSIONS FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES
Free legal consultation for issues such as divorce , bankruptcy , credit issues , family matters , rent disputes and more is available for families in need at North Hills Community Outreach locations the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p . m . ( except December ). Attendees MUST preregister for these sessions by contacting Brady at briedel @ nhco . org or 412.408.3830 x 3217 .
DONATE YOUR CAR TO COMMUNITY AUTO
Your unwanted running vehicle can help a low-income , working individual . Vehicles donated to Community Auto are repaired and sold at below-market value to local families who need them to get to work . Cars not suitable for repair are sold at auction and the money is used for the program . Ask us about donating fleet cars ! Please contact Community Auto , a program of North Hills Community Outreach , at 724.443.8300 or communityauto . org . You could change a life and get the maximum tax deduction when your car goes to a working family in need . FREE pickup and notary . n
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