WHAT ’ S NEWS IN UPPER ST . CLAIR
ALLEGHENY COUNTY ANNOUNCES SATURDAY HOURS FOR MARRIAGE LICENSES AND PASSPORTS THROUGH OCT . 28
The county ’ s marriage license and passport office will offer 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 allghenycounty . 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 . Firsttime 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 .
CHILDREN ’ S MUSICAL COMES TO ST . THOMAS MORE PARISH
Amanda Rhoades is directing her fifth children ’ s Christian musical at St . Thomas More this summer called “ 7 Days of Creation .”
This musical is performed by children in 2nd through 8th grade . Cost of the show is free . We ask in lieu of an admission fee that you bring Non- Perishable food items which are donated to South Hills Interfaith Movement . At Will donations will also be accepted . The show is on Saturday , July 29 , at 7 p . m ., and Sunday , July 30 , at 1:15pm .
The story of the musical is as follows : A group of kids from a local elementary school hop aboard Bus 511 for an awesome field trip to the The Museum of Natural History . While on the tour the kids notice “ Door # 7 .” After the tour guide leaves to answer a text , Scott decides to see what is behind the door . Suddenly smoke fills the closet and out comes Roary the Lion , Earth , Star , Sunflower , Skyboy , Goldie and Birdie … God ’ s creations . The kids learn about the miracle of the Creation and Scott , who is having personal struggles in his life , realizes that God loved him so much He sent Jesus , His only Son , to earth to make a way for him to know God .
St . Thomas More Parish is located at 126 Fort Couch Road , Pittsburgh , PA 15241 .
PRC HONORS USC FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICES
Upper St . Clair Township was among 10 organizations and businesses honored by the Pennsylvania Resources Council for their efforts to divert waste during 2016 .
The township ’ s 8th annual Bounty at Boyce Mayview Park Fall Fest achieved a waste diversion rate of 92 percent through a combination of planning , recycling , composting , education and reuse .
“ PRC ’ s Zero Waste Pennsylvania program provides special events , commercial businesses and institutions with vital waste reduction assistance ,” said PRC Western Regional Director Justin Stockdale . “ We ’ re pleased to recognize the accomplishments of those committed to preserving the environment , and we applaud the efforts of this year ’ s class of honorees for their outstanding leadership , innovation and dedication .”
In 2016 , PRC ’ s Zero Waste team assisted more than 60 events , businesses and institutions with sustainable waste management solutions . Last year , Zero Waste efforts diverted 21 tons of material to be recycled and 29 tons of material to be composted and reached approximately one million individuals directly and indirectly through waste audits as well as public and private zero waste services . “ Our Zero Waste team members provide technical expertise and handson assistance to enable a wide variety of organizations to pursue the ultimate goal of producing zero waste ,” said Stockdale . “ Each year many successful partnerships result in diverting tons of material to become valuable compost and recycled products .”
DEMARILLAC GUILD FLEA MARKET
The DeMarillac Guild will hold its annual flea market “ Timeless Treasures ” from 9 a . m . to 5 p . m . Friday , July 21 , and 9 a . m . to 1 p . m . Saturday , July 22 , in
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