WHAT ’ S NEWS IN BRENTWOOD-BALDWIN-WHITEHALL
SECOND ANNUAL SOUTHWESTERN PA SPECIAL NEEDS FAIR &
EXPO ANNOUNCED
The 2nd Annual Southwestern Pennsylvania Special Needs Fair & Expo will take place on Saturday , April 29 , from 11 a . m . to 3 p . m ., at 50 Donati Road in Bethel Park . The event , which is free and open to the public , is geared toward children and young adults with special needs and their family members , caregivers and guardians . It features both indoor and outdoor activities and will take place rain or shine .
“ We were blown away by the success of last year ’ s event ,” said Tom Kelton , event chair and certified special education teacher . “ We had over 80 vendors and 300 visitors last year and we expect even more this year .”
Some of the fair activities already planned for this year include performances by Angels of the Heart , opportunities to climb aboard various emergency vehicles , playtime with therapy dogs , face painting , and more .
In addition to enjoying the activities presented by the Expo Committee , attendees are able to speak with professionals representing a wide range of services and obtain informational materials . Many of the vendors also have giveaways and activities planned .
“ I ’ d been looking for several service providers and couldn ’ t locate anything on my own ,” said one of last year ’ s attendees . “ All the providers I was looking for were all there , in one place , at one time ! Not only did I find what I was looking for , but we also had a good time . Lots for the kids to do and lots of nice people to meet .”
For more information , or to inquire about becoming a vendor , go to “ Special Needs Fair & Expo ” on Facebook , email specialneedsfairpa @ gmail . com , or call 412.394.5514 .
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE CLEAN WATER ACADEMY — ALCOSAN ’ S SUMMER STEM PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
BEGINS JULY 17
Ignore the winter weather and start thinking about summer . Registration is now open for the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority ’ s Clean Water Academy .
The week-long day camp is designed for students in grades 9 and 10 . This enrichment program exposes students to science , technology , engineering and math content relating to wastewater treatment . Topics include engineering , chemistry , microbiology and technology .
The camp will be held from 9 a . m . to 3 p . m ., Monday through Friday , July 17 through July 21 . The program is free and most of the activities will be held at ALCOSAN ’ s North Side plant .
Staff from ALCOSAN ’ s Scholastic Outreach and Education Department will lead the camp along with faculty members from Carlow University .
Students must bring their own lunches , except on Friday , when pizza will be provided . Morning and afternoon snacks are included , and bus tickets will be provided as needed . Information and registration forms are available at alcosan . org . Applications for the Clean Water Academy will be accepted until May 15 . For questions , email cwa @ alcosan . org .
THREE RIVERS QUILTERS TO HOST ANNUAL QUILT
SHOW
The Three Rivers Quilters Guild will present the 2017 Quilt Show April 27-29 at a new location , the Meadows Racetrack and Casino Special Event Center , 210 Racetrack Road , Washington . This colorful show will feature over 100 quilts created by fabric artists from far and wide . Quilts will range from miniatures 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 , there is shopping , including outlet shopping , the Trolley Museum , motels and restaurants .
The show will run April 27 from 10 a . m . to 5 p . m .; Apr . 28 from 10 a . m . to 7:30 p . m .; and Apr . 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 .
PAINTING WITH A TWIST
Painting with a Twist is hosting a free local neighborhood scavenger hunt on April 29 . All studios in the western Pennsylvania region are participating and it ’ s a great way to meet your local studio owners as well as local businesses — and have fun doing it ! Each studio will have its own unique set of rules and prizes to promote the fun in their respective neighborhoods , and an after-party will follow to keep the night alive ! Even if you ’ ve never Painted with a Twist before , contact the studio nearest you and find out what all the fun is about . What Twist will they throw your way ?
Teams of up to four will be driving around solving clues . Drivers must be 18 years or older . Bring a person who has never Twisted before and score extra points ! Neighborhood knowledge will win you the most points , so contact your local studio for more information – Robinson & Mount Lebanon : 412.787 . PWAT ( 7928 ). n
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